Eagle River Snowmobiling Gets TV Coverage
June 23, 2009
The history of snowmobiling in the Midwestern hub of Eagle River was documented on the morning show of a Wausau, Wisconsin, television station on Wednesday, including footage of the Eagle River World Championship Snowmobile Derby and the World Snowmobile Headquarters.
Hosts Susan Ramsett and Mikel Lauber were live from Eagle River on Wednesday, June 17, as a part of the station’s “Your Town” gimmick.
Yamaha WILL race snocross this season
June 23, 2009
Amid speculation Yamaha was not going race snocross for the 20009-10 season, the company put out the following press release today:
Pleasant Prairie, Wis. Yamaha Snowmobile Division announced today that snocross fans will find the high-performance 4-stroke-powered FX Nytro race sled in the starting grid at races this coming season.
Legendary Yvon Duhamel Invited by Ski-Doo to Grand Prix de Valcourt
February 12, 2009
For some twenty years now, the circuit hosting every winter the Grand Prix Ski-Doo de Valcourt bears the name of one of motorsports greatest legends: Yvon Duhamel. A member of both the international motorcycle and snowmobile racing Hall of Fame and of the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame, the Montreal native has been the very first Ski-Doo racing team star. His memorable accomplishments in snowmobile racing have been a world championship title earned on the Eagle River oval in 1970 and his win in the challenging Winnipeg/St-Paul 500-mile cross-country race in 1972. Also a winner of the Daytona motorcycle race in 1969 and a World Champion in 1972, Duhamel will be an honorary guest of BRP Inc. during the Grand Prix Ski-Doo de Valcourt weekend, a few months before he turns 70, next October.
SNOCROSS RACING AT GRAND PRIX SKI-DOO DE VALCOURT:
February 12, 2009
QUÉBEC’S TIM TREMBLAY PLANS TO SHINE ON HIS HOME TURF
Huge Canterbury Crowd Witness Hibbert Romp
January 12, 2009
Shakopee, MN (January 10, 2009) – With one of the biggest crowds on hand in over ten-years at Canterbury Park, Tucker Hibbert (Arctic Cat) continued his season unbeaten streak in the Pro ranks with two driving away victories. Fans also got a taste of the new one-day three-hour main event format, which featured an all-final show with back to back to back Pro and Semi-Pro finals.
Tucker Drives Away Twice for Victory in Pro-Open Final
With his unbeaten streak on the line and the competitors hungry to end it, Tucker foiled their efforts once again by gaining the lead on the first lap by overcoming the holeshot lead of fellow Cat rider Brett Turcotte and proceeding to check-out. In his wake, a swarm of Polaris red lead by Levi LaVallee, DJ Eckstrom and Ross Martin followed Turcotte.
In the early laps, DJ went wide and off the track, shuffling him back in the pack while TJ Gulla (Pol), picked off Malinoski and settling in to the fifth place position. The running order remained Tucker, Turcotte, LaVallee, Martin and Gulla until lap 13, when Martin and Levi began to battle for the third place position, swapping the spot several times over the course of five laps.
USCC Grafton Equipment 100 race results
January 5, 2009
United States Cross Country
January 3, 2009
Grafton, N.D.
Pro 600: 1. Bryan Dyrdahl (Doo); 2. Ryan Simons (Cat); 3. Aaron Christensen (Pol).
Pro Open: 1. DJ Ekre (Cat); 2. Brian Dick (Cat); 3. Gabe Bunke (Pol).
Semi-Pro 600: 1. Ken Christensen (Pol); 2. Sam Vandeputte (Doo); 3. Cory Grant (Doo).
Semi-Pro Improved: 1. Josh Carey (Yam); 2. Spencer Fett (Cat); 3. Ken Christensen (Pol).
440: 1. Scott Pivec (Doo); 2. Ted Horbaty (Doo); 3. Brian Carey Sr. (Yam)).
Amateur Improved: 1. Adam Brandt (Cat); 2. Erik Bute (Cat); 3. Ryan Greening (Yam).
Fan 600: 1. Brad Cierzan (Doo); 2. Marty Feil (Cat).
Legends 50+: 1. Jim Sobeck (Doo); 2. Doug Oster (Cat); 3. Roger Gorder (Cat).
Vet 30+: 1. Corey Davidson (Pol); 2. Chad Lian (Cat); 3. Nick Roehl (Doo).
Junior 10-13: 1. Cole Lian (Cat); 2. Adam Mach (Cat); 3. Cole Davidson (Cat).
Junior 14-17: 1. Stuart Brandt (Cat); 2. Tyler Kemppainen (Doo); 3. Timmy Kallock (Cat).
Vintage: 1. Tom Clement (Yam); 2. Bob Delaloye (Cat).
Women: 1. Jolene Bute (Cat); 2. Jenna Sobeck (Doo); 3. Pamela Williamson (Cat).
Amateur 600: 1. Adam Brandt (Cat); 2. Cody Matthews (Cat); 3. Erik Bute (Cat).
Masters 40+: 1. Ken Christensen (Pol); 2. Jim Sobeck (Doo); 3. Bill Thomas (Pol).
Sport 85: 1. Steve Emerson (Yam); 2. Brad Cierzan (Doo); 3. Paul Anderson (Pol).
120 Stock: 1. Garet Grzadzielewski (Cat); 2. Nathan Lorenz (Cat); 3. Scott McColl (Cat).
120 Improved: 1. Garet Grzadzielewski (Cat); 2. Nathan Lorenz (Cat); 3. Scott McColl (Cat).
Best Snocross Racers in the World Set to be at Canterbury
January 2, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS (January 2, 2009) – The top professional snocross racers on the planet, as well as the leading freestyle athletes anywhere will invade Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota for Round 3 of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series. More than 15,000 fans are expected to witness the world’s best snowmobile riders compete side-by-side for more than $250,000 on a racetrack littered with huge jumps and insane terrain. Racers will fly more than 80-feet in excess of two-stories high as they negotiate a course laid out in front of the heated Canterbury Park venue.
Winter X Games Champions including Minnesota’s own Tucker Hibbert and Levi LaVallee as well as freestyle king Chris Burandt will be there, giving area fans one of the few opportunities of the year to see these incredible riders in person.
The weekend heats up fast Friday night at 7:00pm with a FREE Monster Energy Slednecks Invasion Tour freestyle showcase. The top freestyle athletes in the world including Chris Burandt and Paul Thacker will perform some of the most insane tricks ever seen on a snowmobile including a back-flip! Riders will launch their snowmobiles from two freestyle ramps to a backdrop of infused rock and free swag for the fans. Joining them will be the biggest names in snocross racing for an evening of hospitality, autographs and family fun.
Competitive juices flow early Saturday morning with support class racing, culminating with the Main Event from 4:00pm to 7:30pm. This all-out showcase of the top Pro and Semi-Pro riders anywhere will be bar to bar non-stop action, with Pro and Semi-Pro finals running back to back. During the action, the heated Canterbury Park facility will host displays from leading snowmobile manufacturers and aftermarket suppliers along with food and beverages. There’s also free snowmobile demo rides or the kids with a chance for one lucky participant to win a new Arctic Cat kids snowmobile.
Capping off the weekend will be Sunday support class racing, with local racers competing on a national track. Racing gets underway at 9:00am both Saturday and Sunday, but race fans will want to be sure they are in the stands 4:00pm Saturday for the Main Event. Advance weekend passes are just $30 with kids 12 and under FREE! Visits www.isocracing.com for more information and tickets.
WSA Pro Ice Rock Rapids race results
December 22, 2008
WSA Pro Ice
December 13-14, 2008
Rock Rapids, Iowa
Pro Champ 440: Postponed to Feb. 7-8 at Forest Lake, Minn.
Pro Formula 600: 1. Matt Schulz (Wahl); 2. Brandon Johnson (Pol); 3. PJ Wanderscheid (Cat).
Pro Stock 600: 1. Malcom Chartier (Houle); 2. Trevor Fontaine (Doo); 3. Doug McDanial (Pol).
Super Stock: 1. Malcom Chartier (Houle); 2. Trevor Fontaine (Doo).
Semi-Pro Open: 1. Curtis Boivin (Pol); 2. Joe Fjerstad (Pol); 3. Travis McDonald (Doo).
Semi-Pro Champ: 1. Joe Fjerstad (Pol); 2. Travis McDonald (Doo); 3. Curtis Boivin (Pol).
Sprint 600 Open: 1. Spencer Graff (Doo); 2. Beau Van Strydonk (Pol).
Sprint 500 Open: 1. Beau Van Strydonk (Pol); 2. Taylor Soli (Pol).
Sprint 500: 1. Beau Van Strydonk (Pol); 2. Taylor Soli (Pol).
Sprint 503: 1. Mark Peterson (Cat); 2. Johnny Olson (Doo); 3. Mike McGuiggan (Pol).
Sportsman: 1. Eric Borman (Yam); 2. Ken Lacy (Pol); 3. Mark Henry (Cat).
Formula 500: 1. Dale Timmer (Pol); 2. Johnny Olson (Doo).
Sport 600: 1. Jon Starnes (Doo); 2. Eric Borman (Yam); 3. Mark Henry (Cat).
Junior 3 Sprint: 1. Beau Van Strydonk (Pol); 2. Michael Urban (Wahl); 3. Matthew Ritchie (Pol).
Junior 2 Sprint: 1. Michael Urban (Wahl); 2. Max Hogland (Cat); 3. Matthew Ritchie (Pol).
Junior 1 Sprint: 1. Alex Van Natta (Pol); 2. Matthew Ritchie (Pol); 3. Max Hogland (Cat).
Junior 1 380 Stock: 1. Alex Van Natta (Pol); 2. Gavin Bihner (Doo); 3. Morgan Hogland (Cat).
Junior 14-15 600 Fan: 1. Max Hogland (Cat).
Junior Novice: 1. Alex Van Natta (Pol); 2. Gavin Bihner (Doo); 3. Blaine Stephenson (Doo).
USCC Gonvick 100 race results
December 22, 2008
United States Cross-Country
December 20, 2008
Gonvick, N.D
Pro 600: 1. Bryan Dyrdahl (Doo); 2. Brian Dick (Cat); 3. Ryan Simons (Cat).
Pro Open: 1. DJ Ekre (Cat); 2. Brian Dick (Cat); 3. Corey Davidson (Pol).
Semi-Pro 600: 1. Sam Vandeputte (Doo); 2. Spencer Fett (Cat); 3. Ken Christensen (Pol).
Semi-Pro Improved: 1. Ken Christensen (Pol); 2. Bill Thomas (Pol); 3. Cody Kallock (Cat).
440: 1. Scott Pivec (Doo); 2. Chris Sobeck (Doo); 3. Brian Carey Sr. (Cat).
Legends 50+: 1. Jim Sobeck (Doo); 2. Dennis Topp (Pol); 3. Gary Anderson (Pol).
Women: 1. Jenna Sobeck (Doo); 2. Shelby Christensen (Pol); 3. Jessica Carey (Yam).
Amateur Improved: 1. Adam Brandt (Cat); 2. Erik Bute (Cat); 3. Paul Eckstein (Pol).
Fan 600: 1. Brad Cierzan (Doo); 2. Marty Feil (Cat).
Vet 30+: 1. Corey Davidson (Pol); 2. Jeff Klein (Pol); 3. Dave Dirkman (Doo).
Amateur 600: 1. Adam Brandt (Cat); 2. Paul Eckstein (Pol); 3. Brad Pecka (Cat).
Masters 40+: 1. Ken Christensen (Pol); 2. Bill Thomas (Pol); 3. Jim Sobeck (Doo).
Sport 85: 1. Brad Cierzan (Doo); 2. Steve Emerson (Yam); 3. Trevor Fett (Cat).
Junior 10-13: 1. Cole Lian (Cat); 2. Adam Mach (Cat); 3. Ben Thomas (Doo).
Junior 14-17: 1. Timmy Kallock (Cat); 2. Tyler Kemppainen (Doo); 3. Stuart Brandt (Cat).
Vintage: 1. Dennis Topp (Pol); 2. Tom Clement (Yam); 3. Bob Delaloye (Cat).
120 Stock: 1. Garet Grzadzielewski (Cat); 2. Sara Larson (Cat); 3. Emily Morken (Cat).
120 Open: 1. Garet Grzadzielewski (Cat); 2. Scott McColl (Cat); 3. Sara Larson (Cat).
For full results of the USCC’s season opener in Gonvick, click here.
Hibbert Sweeps ISOC’s Second National
December 15, 2008
Tucker Hibbert is off to a perfect start to his season after sweeping the ISOC Ironwood, Michigan, event. He swept the season opener at Duluth, Minnesota's Spirit Mountain Thanksgiving weekend.
Tucker Hibbert continued his win streak in the still young AMSOIL Championship Snocross Season, picking up where he left off in Duluth winning both Pro Main Events driving away. This time however it didn’t come without effort, especially in the Pro‐Open showcase race as Hibbert spun at the start and emerged mid‐pack at the close of the first lap.
The Bad River Lodge and Casino National featured a long .5‐mile track with multiple elevation changes and two dramatic up and down hill runs. Described by competitors as a national motocross type track with multiple lines and passing opportunities, virtually every final featured intense racing throughout the pack.
Such was the case in the Pro‐Open main event, as a string of talented Polaris riders led early but were eventually hunted down by Hibbert. In the early going it was Brett Bender with the holeshot and lap‐one lead only to be ejected while “bombing” the downhill portion of the track. This opened the door for fellow Polaris pilot TJ Gulla, followed by Ryan Simons on his Arctic Cat; Levi LaVallee on a Polaris and Ross Martin also on a Polaris.
But soon Hibbert was on the gas, picking off riders with spectacular set‐ups and passes. Averaging lap times as much as a second faster than his fellow competitors, Hibbert took over the lead by lap 8 and then proceeded to post taillights for the remainder of the 20‐lap final.