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Wild Footage of Snowmobiler Caught in Avalanche [Video]A group of snowmobilers were having some fun in the steep and deep in Washington when one of the riders triggered a small avalanche that buried member of the group. Someone else in the group had the video camera rolling and you can see the one rider just disappear under the snow. Fortunately for everybody, more

SkiDoo Racer Tremblay Wins Eagle River SnocrossBRPs SkiDoo XTeam snocross racer Tim Tremblay, riding for the Warnert Racing team, bested a talented field of riders to win the Pro Open snocross World Championship at the 49th World Championship Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River, Wis. on Jan. 22. The Derby featured a snocross track located inside the famed ice oval that featured more

2012 World Championship Snowmobile Derby ReportNick Van Strydonk has raced at Eagle River since he was four years old. This year was his fourth attempt at the title, and he won the World Championship Snowmobile Derby by a 14 sled length. Fifth place used to be the best finish for this 21yearold from Tomahawk, Wis., but now he is a more

Van Strydonk Wins Thrilling Eagle River World ChampionshipJust after 4 p.m. CST on Sunday, Jan. 22, the T&N Racing Facebook page featured a historic status: We WON the WC!! Nick Van Strydonk (T&N Racing) had just driven his lucky No. 13 Polaris race sled to victory in the Eagle River Snowmobile Derby World Championship, which he won by 0.025 of a second more

Arctic Cat Racers Earn 13 Wins at USCC OpenerTeam Arctic racers started the USCC crosscountry race season off with a bang, winning 13 of 17 classes (including six podium sweeps) in the season opener at Pine Lake in Gonvich, Minn. Leading the charge in the Pro 600 final was defending I500 champion Brian Dick, who found the fast balance of speed, intensity and more

LaVallee and Bodin to Miss Winter X Games with InjuryJust two weeks after setting the world record for motorsports distance jumping, Polaris snocross racer and freestyle rider Levi LaVallee (Team LaVallee) sustained injuries in a practice incident that will prevent him from competing in the 2012 Winter X Games and will put his racing season on hold. His Team LaVallee freestyle teammate, Daniel Bod...

Ross Erdman Wins USCC Pine Lake 100Yamaha Factory Racings Ross Erdman scored a landmark Pro Open class win aboard his fourstroke FX Nytro in the USCC Pine Lake 100 in Gonvick, Minn., on Sunday, Jan. 15. Not only was Erdmans victory against a field of rival twostrokes, but it will also go down in history as the FX Nytros firstever USCC more

Carlson Motorsports Earns Three ISOC Regional WinsTheres no place like home was evident this past weekend as Team Carlson Motorsports blistered the ERX Motor Park track during ISOC Regional action to claim three victories against some of the best riders in the sport. While it may have said regional on the ticket stubs, it looked at times like a national at more

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The Continued Evolution of the Species – Summit SP Thats the new name for the inseason Summit deep snow sleds from SkiDoo. It had been called the Summit Everest but late last year SkiDoo came out with the Summit SP. … Continue reading →☆ Permalink

The first episode of the Yamaha Racing Show is now online at the Yamaha Motor, U.S.A. YouTube Channel. Yamaha is producing this show as a way to share the USCC Cross Country experience with the snowmobiling public. You can watch … Continue reading →☆ Permalink

Stop the Presses! Is that a Ducati Snowmobile [Video]Now that weve got your attention, the answer is a definitive NO! However, Ducatis MotoGP motorcycle racers Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden did play around on a SkiDoo kitted with a Ducati paint job at an annual press event. The Wroom press event is held jointly by Ducatis MotoGP team and Ferrraris F1 squad every more

Polaris Giving Back with Donate for a Discount Sales EventYou can upgrade your snowmobile jacket and feel good doing it during the Pure Polaris Donate for a Discount sales event that runs Jan. 9Feb. 9, 2012. Bring your old jacket and bibs into a participating Polaris snowmobile dealership along with a coupon available online and youll receive up to $50 off when you purchase more

For 2012, Boyesen has released their new Rage Cage RC2 Series Reed System. This updated version of the popular Rage Cage now features a sophisticated array of performance attributes designed to provide peak horsepower gains, durability, and modelspecific performance for … Continue reading →☆ Permalink

Arctic Cat, Polaris and Yamaha 2013 Model Year Sneak Peak Tour AnnouncedArctic Cat, Polaris and Yamaha‘s 2013 model lineups will be on display in a 22stop cross–ountry “Sneak Peek” tour. Each manufacturer will display from 1518 sleds at each event, giving visitors a look at over 50 new 2013 models. The 2013 model year tour will be separated into two legs, one for the east a...

Levi LaVallee Sets WorldRecord Distance Jump Record [Video]In a live broadcast from San Diego, Calif., ESPN celebrated the New Year by televising the firstever simultaneous worldrecord breaking distance jumps as Levi LaVallee and Robbie Maddison launched across more than 300 feet of water in San Diego’s Embarcadero Marina Park. The worldrecord feats set by LaVallee at 412 feet, 6 inches and ...

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Arctic Cat Buys Back 6.1 Million Shares from SuzukiIts not often we post articles about stock sales and the like, but we found it interesting that Arctic Cat has purchased approximately 6.1 million shares of Arctic Cat Class B common stock from Suzuki Motor Corporation for $79.3 million. The stock buyback reduces Arctic Cats outstanding shares from 18.4 million to 12.3 million, increasing more

Joey Hallstrom Elected to Snowmobile Hall of FameIn honor of his more than two decades of contributions to the sport of snowmobiling and racing, Arctic Cats Joey Hallstrom of Thief River Falls, Minn., was named one of four 2012 inductees into the Snowmobile Hall of Fame (SHOF) in St. Germain, Wis. Prior to his current position as Snowmobile Product Manager, Hallstrom was more

DeepLug Kit Sled adds performance and versatility Pleasant Prairie, WI Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has announced the release of a 2012 model year FX Nytro XTX fitted with a Camoplast Backcountry 1.75inch lug height track. We are excited to … Continue reading →☆ Permalink

Yamaha Unveils FX Nytro XTX with DeepLug TrackYamaha has added one more sled to its 2012 lineup the FX Nytro XTX kitted with a Camoplast Backcountry 15x144x1.75inch track. We are excited to bring this special sled to market just in time for the season, says Yamaha Snowmobile Product Manager Rob Powers. I had the opportunity to personally put this model through more

Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Faulty Headlamp FuseArctic Cat, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled about 7,100 snowmobiles due to a faulty headlamp fuse. According to the recall notice, if the headlamp fuse fails, it can disorient the operator, which poses a crash hazard. Arctic Cat discovered this condition during production testing of these model...

Tuesday December 13, 2011 SnowTech test riders have been riding the 2012s in the western U.P. of Michigan near Twin Lakes.☆ Permalink

BRP Teams up with Carl Kuster Mountain Park for New Riding CampBRPs SkiDoo snowmobiles and Carl Kuster have joined forces in creating a new riding camp designed to deliver an unparalleled mountain snowmobiling experience. Riders will have the chance to try the latest SkiDoo technology from BRP, learn from recognized backcountry experts, and hone their riding skills while having a great time in the...

Carlson Motorsports Report: ISOC Ironwood NationalPunishing – in a word it sums up the massive skihill snocross track that confronted Carlson Motorsports racers Johan Lidman and Andrew Carlson for rounds three and four of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series (ACSS) in Bessemer, Mich. It was a weekend filled with tough luck, unfortunate offs, and in the end a hint of more

Warnert Racing Report: ISOC Ironwood NationalRacing rolled into the Blackjack National on Friday evening with all riders ready to go! Day 1 started off great, with all the riders putting in fantastic qualifying efforts. Locking them all into positions for the final. The Pro Lite final kicked off the evenings excitement. With an aggressive left to right starting line that more

Tucker Hibbert Race Report: ISOC Ironwood NationalPhoto by John Hanson Monster Energys Tucker Hibbert put on an impressive show at the second stop of the ISOC National Snocross Series in Bessemer, Mich., putting to rest the questions surrounding Arctic Cats allnew Sno Pro 600. Hibbert won all of his qualifying rounds and ran away with the Pro Open final Sunday afternoon more

Now you can look good and stay warm with the Comp 6 series of jackets, bibs and gloves from Arctiva. The durable waterproof chassis has strategicallyplaced retroreflective logos for maximum visibility. Multiple vents let moisture out, fleece lined pockets and … Continue reading →☆ Permalink

When Less is Truly More Not everyone wants or needs a great big shakin 800cc twin. If the sled is light enough, a good running 600 is going to take you most anywhere a heavier 800 can go. Almost. A … Continue reading →☆ Permalink

Support Grassroots Snowmobiling with ACSA eBay AuctionsIf you want to give back when you gear up this winter you should check out the American Council of Snowmobile Associations Charity eBay Auctions, which are live now. Dozens of items are up for auction, including jackets, gloves and boots from the likes of Arctiva, SkiDoo, Woodys, ClearVision, MotorFist, KLIM, and Trukke. As well, more