August, 2010

Six members of Polaris' Snowmobile Test Team recently returned from a 14-day trip to test eight off-the-line 800 Rush Pro-R and 800 Pro-RMK in the rugged Andes. "We've ridden in places all over the world, and what we found in the Andes Mountains...

Nearing Arctic Cat's 50th Anniversary in 2012, the company has reached a special milestone of building its 1,000,000 snowmobile. A 2011 Crossfire 800 LTD marks the 1,000,000th snowmobile built since August of 1983. Arctic Cat CEO, Christopher Twomey...

This may not be news to many sledders, but what started as just a backcountry extreme snowmobiling video company (Slednecks) is now, for the most part, a gear and apparel company first and video company second. Slednecks founder Jason Moriarty is...

When snow-mobile clubs in the East run out of snow to play in, they call John Klapac with Club Sled. His company will transport up to 28 snowmobiles to any destination in the West or Midwest. Cost is $325 per sled, and solo riders can join a club’s...

There are hills in the East too and many snowmobilers like the chance to race up them just like the guys out West! Many of our eastern-based friends have been doing this for years, but there is renewed interest in this racing segment this year. Rich Daly...

The United States Cross-Country Snowmobile Racing Association (USCC) has signed the National Guard as its title sponsor for the 2010-2011 race season. The USCC circuit will be known as "The USCC National Guard Cross- Country Snowmobile Championship...

Here is an old but good snowmobile video on YouTube to put you in the mood for the start of snowmobile season. Watch it now!

Pearl gets second win of season, Stanley sets new National Record The National Speed Association Pro Stock sled series enjoyed an excellent day of racing on Saturday August 7th at the MSD Powersports sponsored event at New England Dragway. The weather...

Klim USA will partner with the Blue Ribbon Coalition to increase membership in BRC in an effort to drive involvement in the public lands debate in the West. Both groups are based in Idaho. The BRC has been fighting for recreational access to public land...

Woody's traction products parent company, International Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc., announced a partnership with the 2010 Snow Bash. Snow Bash is a snowmobile grass drag event that started in 1992 and is Ohio Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club's...

In a few short days subscribers will be receiving our first issue of the year, AmSnow 's Buyers Guide issue. In it you will find comprehensive charts of ALL the new 2011 sleds with vital specs, prices, weights and more. If you are looking to buy a...

By AmSnow Staff The Iron Dog plans to bring back the "Gold Rush" with a new halfway prize. Started in 1984, the Iron Dog is an off-road snowmobile race across 1,971 miles of Alaska. With support from sponsors and approval from the Board...

Bray Racing will be at the Baxter Westgate Mall from 4 to 7 PM on August 11th as part of the BIR Fan Fest. Racers from across the country will display their race cars and sleds in order to promote the National Event and to raise funding for the Brainerd...

Starting August 1, drivers 21 and younger can not consume alcohol before getting behind the wheel of a car or operating their snowmobile in Ontario, Canada, according to Bob Nichols from Ontario's Communication Branch. Drivers must have a zero blood...

Veteran racer Erik Frigon of Pownal, Maine, has been named Race Coordinator for the USCC East series. Frigon will be the key man for the East coast branch of the USCC and will be handling many of the duties for the USCC East, including scheduling and...