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X Games Aspen 2017: Day 1 Results

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

In the wake of a series of winter storms that dumped nearly three feet of powder the preceding week, X Games Aspen 2017 celebrated it's 21st year in epic fashion as capacity crowds witnessed the world's best action sports athletes compete at Buttermilk Mountain. Thursday's schedule included the high-octane Snowmobile SnoCross and Snowmobile SnoCross Adaptive events.At the end of the SnoCross final, it wasn't Tucker Hibbert who stood atop the podium, but underdog Petter ...

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Polaris Engineered Lubricants is Looking for Riders to Sponsor

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

Polaris Engineered Lubricants (PEL) is expanding its off-road and snowmobile rider support for 2017 and is now accepting applications for its ORV (RZR/ACE/ATV) and Snowmobile Rider Support program. The Polaris Engineered Lubricants Rider Support program is available to riders competing in snowmobile and ORV events within North America. Rider applications will be accepted between Jan. 1 and May 31, 2017. Formulated specifically for use in the vehicles Polaris manufactures, PEL have been proven t...

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Arctic Cat Partners with Octane Ink

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

Arctic Cat has announced a partnership with Octane Ink, which will now be the OEM's preferred supplier and the only one authorized to manufacture and sell custom wraps that include Arctic Cat branding and logos. With its team of innovative designers, production specialists, and installers, Octane Ink uses state-of-the-art equipment and production techniques to deliver high-quality graphics. “Although Arctic Cat snowmobiles look incredible coming off the production li...

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Polaris Reports Q4 Results

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

Polaris Industries Inc. reported its fourth quarter 2016 sales of $1,217.8 million, up 10% from $1,105.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2015. Fourth quarter 2016 reported net income was $62.6 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, compared with $110.7 million, or $1.66 per diluted share, for the 2015 fourth quarter. Adjusted net income for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2016, excluding purchase accounting adjustments and certain costs related to the...

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Textron to Buy Arctic Cat for $247M

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

Arctic Cat Inc. announced that it will soon be bought by Textron Inc. for approximately $247 million in cash, plus the assumption of existing debt. Textron, a global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses, claims more than $13 billion in annual revenues and employs approximately 35,000 people. Under the terms of the definitive merger agreement, which was unanimously approved by the Arctic Cat board of directors, Textron will commence a tender offer to purchase all ...

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Snowmobilers Look to Land Double Backflip at X Games Aspen 2017

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

X Games Aspen 2017 kicks off in Aspen, Colo., on Thursday, Jan. 26. This long weekend of high-octane competition and thrills is always full of surprises, but there's one thing you can probably count on: there should be at least one snowmobile competitor attempting a double backflip. The Snowmobile Best Trick event is back for the first time in four years, and according to a preview article on the X Games website, freestylist Colten Moore has been hard at work trying to perfect the never-bef...

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X Games Aspen Kicks Off Shred Hate Campaign

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

Starting tomorrow Tucker Hibbert will help launch the X Games Shred Hate campaign by visiting three schools in Pueblo, Colo. The anti-bullying initiative aims to tangibly reduce bullying rates in the X Games communities of Colorado and Minnesota, and for X Games fans worldwide. ESPN and X Games have teamed up with some of the most innovative bullying prevention programs in the country – No Bully, GLSEN, DoSomething.org and Crisis Text Line – to launch the Shred Hate campai...

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Get Ready for the World Championship Snowmobile Derby!

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

This weekend (Jan. 19-22), the 54th Annual AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby will take over Eagle River, Wis., the "Snowmobile Capital of the World." Known as the “Indianapolis 500 of Snowmobile Racing,” the Derby attracts more than 40,000 spectators annually. Fans travel from all over the United States, Canada and beyond to watch more than 500 international drivers race their high-tech snowmobiles at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour on a solid ice oval...

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Camso Sponsors AMA Championship Snow Bike Series

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

Camso, formerly Camoplast Solideal, is now a Supporting Sponsor of the AMA Championship Snow Bike Series. The series consists of nine events in seven U.S. states. Riders are challenged by a motocross-inspired half-mile track made up of turns, jumps, banks, whoops and dips. The events draw spectators and fans of powersports, motorsports and winter action sports. “The AMA Championship Snow Bike Series is an official winter sport race, managed by Big Nasty Hillclimb, LLC (BNHC)," says B...

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Arctic Cat Recalls 20,700 Snowmobiles

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Arctic Cat has issued a voluntary recall of about 20,700 snowmobiles with a fuel tank that can crack, causing fuel to leak into the engine compartment and posing a fire hazard. Arctic Cat has received reports of 918 incidents, including 6 reports of fires, with the snowmobiles. No injuries have been reported. The recall involves model year 2007, 2008, and 2009 Arctic Cat snowmobiles, including F models, Jaguar and Jaguar Z1 1100...

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Yamaha Recalls 400 SR Viper Sleds

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Yamaha has recalled a small number of Viper snowmobiles that have the Yamaha-approved turbo kit installed by Yamaha dealers. A total of 400 SR Viper 2016 Model Year snowmobiles are being recalled due to crash and fire hazards. Yamaha has received 40 reports of engine damage due to the turbocharge overboost. No injuries have been reported. The recall involves model year 2016 SR10 SR Viper snowmobiles in several colors, which were...

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Gates Announces 2017 G-Force Racers

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

Gates Corporation, a global diversified manufacturer of industrial, automotive, heavy-duty, and powersports aftermarket products, announced its G-Force sponsored racer lineup for the 2017 season. These sponsored racers participate in an assortment of snow and dirt events, including: snowmobiling, snowmobile drag racing, snowmobile cross-country, ATV, side-by-side, and CVT racing. This year, Gates G-Force is sponsoring 20 race teams from across the USA, including nine female racers and its younge...

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Houle, Travis Killed in Unrelated Snowmobile Racing Accidents

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

This past weekend was full of tragedy for the snowmobile racing industry. Cross-country racer Hunter Houle and oval racer Billy-Joe Travis were both killed Friday in unrelated racing accidents. Hunter, the son of snowmobile racing legend Steve Houle, was involved in a fatal crash on Pine Lake (near Gonvick, Minn.) while preparing for the weekend's series of USXC cross country races. There were no witnesses, but USXC officials responded to a report of a rider down on the course, and they rep...

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Timbersled Qualifies 3 for X Games

Posted 2 years ago by Ross Halvorson

Timbersled snowbike athletes fared well in the first ever X Games bikecross qualifier held at ERX in Elk River, Minn., Dec. 17, 2016. Timbersled racers claimed three of the four available automatic qualifying spots with Nolan Heppner taking the win. Jake Scott and Harris Huizenga finished second and fourth respectively. This week, ESPN also announced they have invited three additional Timbersled racers to compete at X Games: Pro Extreme Enduro Rider for Redbull/KTM Factory Racing Alfredo Gomez...

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U.S. Riders Wanted for 2017 Canadian Hillclimb Events

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

Hillclimb competitions are not just for the mountain sledders out west! If you enjoy speeding up steep inclines in the northeast, then you may be excited to learn about two Sled Peak Hill Climb events scheduled for 2017 in Quebec. The first event will be held at Mont Orignal in Lac Etchemin (March 25-26), and the second event will be held at Mont Grand Fonds in Charlevoix (April 7-9). As of right now, there are 80 confirmed racers for Lac Etchemin and 90 confirmed racers for Charlevoix. Sled Pe...

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Polaris Grants More Wishes for Canadian Children

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

Polaris, in partnership with Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, is working to make the holiday season a little brighter for more Canadian children. On behalf of Polaris, the legendary Levi LaVallee presented a 120 Indy youth snowmobile to Children’s Wish on Dec. 15, through The Weather Network’s Get Out This Winter segments. The segments, which ran throughout the day, were broadcast live across Canada from Polaris dealership Peak Powersports in Barrie, Ontario. LaVallee als...

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BRP Revenue, Gross Profit Up in Q3

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

BRP Inc. reported its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2016, and the report includes increases in revenue and gross profit over the previous year. "I am proud of our excellent third-quarter results for fiscal 2017. We are on track with our plan despite the global context of political and economic uncertainties and a competitive market," said José Boisjoli, president and CEO of BRP. "We ended the Sea-Doo season on a very strong...

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Team of Four Preps for BRP's Lynx Adventure in Antarctica

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

In the latest installment of BRP's Lynx Adventure series, a team of four adventurers plans to set out on a 4,400-kilometer (2,734-mile) snowmobile expedition across Antarctica. Led by renowned Finnish explorer Patrick “Pata” Degerman, the men will be travel to the South Pole and back in one of the longest snowmobile expeditions ever made in Antarctica. The adventure is scheduled to start on Dec. 21, and the team’s goal is to celebrate the New Year at the South Pole. ...

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Timbersled Announces Snow Bike Race Team, Contingency Program

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

Timbersled announced a new snow bike race team and contingency program. The race team includes five legendary athletes and the contingency program is the largest in the industry, offering nearly $44,000 in payouts. Famed racers Ronnie Renner (pictured, right), Reagan Sieg, Brock Hoyer, Axell Hodges and Jackson Strong will be aboard Timbersleds when snow bikes make their inaugural appearance at the 2017 Winter X Games Aspen in January. “Ever since Timbersled created the original m...

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X Games Aspen 2017 Schedule Released

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

The telecast and competition schedule for the 16th consecutive X Games Aspen at Buttermilk Mountain has been released on XGames.com. Athletes will return to the world’s premier action sports competition from Jan. 26-29, 2017, televised with live coverage on ESPN and ABC and streaming live on WatchESPN and the ESPN app. Additional X Games Aspen content will also be available across ESPN digital platforms, including XGames.com, the X Games app, and X Games pages across Twitter, Facebook, Ins...

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AMA Sanctions Snow Bike Racing

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

This winter, the American Motorcyclist Association will begin sanctioning the relatively new sport of snow bike racing, which features competition off-road motorcycles modified for snowy terrain. "The AMA is excited to be getting involved in the new and innovative sport of snow bike racing," said AMA Motocross Manager Kip Bigelow. "We have been watching it with interest for several years and decided that it makes sense to embrace this interesting new competition segment." T...

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Eagle River Trails Could Open by Dec. 12

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

Winter has arrived in the North Woods, and that means snowmobiling season is just around the corner in Eagle River, Wis. Recent snow has coated area trails, and with a favorable future forecast, grooming could be completed as early as Monday, Dec. 12. Known as the Snowmobile Capital of the World, Eagle River boasts expansive network of trails (often referred to as the "Eagle River 500”) that connects the Eagle River area to surrounding North Woods towns. The trails are meticulously m...

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Snowmobile the Mighty Mac? YES!

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

According to a recent news report on www.mlive.com, there will soon be history made on the Mackinac Bridge in St. Ignace, Mich. For the first time ever, people will have the opportunity to cross the bridge on snowmobile. For a short time on Saturday, Dec. 17, the bridge will be open to vintage snowmobiles. The event is being held in conjunction with the Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum in Naubinway and the St. Ignace Events Committee. "The biggest draw is going to be the cool factor...

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Snow BikeCross X Games Qualifier Scheduled for Dec. 17

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

The first-ever Snow BikeCross X Games Qualifier will take place Dec. 17 at ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minn. The event will include an X Games Qualifier on Saturday in advance of the National Snow Bike points championship race. The results from the X Games Qualifier will serve to qualify up to eight riders into the first-ever X Games Aspen Snow BikeCross competition in Aspen, Colo. Riders competing in the X Games Qualifier will also have the opportunity to race in the Dash for Cash race for a $...

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UPDATE: Winner of New Castle X EXO-CX950 Helmet Announced!

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

UPDATE: We recently drew names for our Snow Show giveaway. Here are the names of the winners! GRAND PRIZE: Castle X EXO-CX950 Helmet Dan Mertes, Amherst, WI 10 FIRST PRIZES: Castle X Goggle (Choice of Force or Stage) David Schneiderly, Negaunee, MI Dan Schultz, Interlochen, MI Mckenzie Prins, Holland, MI David Ferguson, Paradise, MI Erin DeVeau, Kenosha, WI Mike Wahlfield, Comstock Park, MI Katelyn Stark, Kenosha, WI Dawn Schnetzler, Columbus, WI Keith Voyles, Bartlett, IL Wil...

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UPDATE: 2016-17 Cor PowerSports XC Racing Schedule

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

The Cor PowerSports XC race series originally scheduled its 2016-17 season kickoff for Dec. 10-11 in McGregor, Minn., but so far, Mother Nature seems to have other plans. The weather in the Midwest has felt more like mid-October than late November. Despite months of preparations and work by the Cor PowerSports crew, the opening round event will have to be rescheduled. Early last week, Rat Lake in McGregor had full ice coverage. The ice was thin, but it was a start and a small glimmer of h...

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UPDATE: Changes Made to 2016-17 USXC Racing Schedule

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

We had a feeling it wouldn't be long before we started seeing changes to this season's racing schedules. In many parts of the Midwest, snow has been scarce and temps have been too mild to create the ideal racing conditions. While we still have hopes that this winter will produce larger snow totals than last year, racing circuits are already being forced to shift their event schedules around a bit. Due to current weather patterns, the United States X-Country (USXC) snowmobile racing tour...

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FXR Racing Sponsors New Snocross Medical Team

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

The newly formed Snocross Mobile Medical Team (SMMT) announced its title sponsor: FXR Racing Inc. As a result of the inaugural three-year sponsorship, the medical team will be renamed the FXR Mobile Medical (FXRMM).Formed in the fall of 2016, the SMMT was created with the purpose of providing world-class on-track medical care (emergency, trauma, first responder) at every round of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Tour. Former AMSOIL Championship Snocross assistant race director, Jake Vanada, was...

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Tucker Hibbert Re-signs with FLY Racing

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

FLY Racing and its parent company, Western Power Sports (WPS), announced the signing of current Pro Open Snocross Champion Tucker Hibbert for another two years. Hibbert will continue to wear FLY Racing’s F2 Carbon MIPS helmet for the next two seasons of the ISOC National Snocross Series, as well as at other select events. When asked about the continuing partnership, Hibbert had this to say: “FLY is a great company and makes great helmets. I’ve been wearing the F2 Carbon helmet...

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Tucker Hibbert Releases 2017 Merchandise

Posted 2 years ago by Emily Hare

Tucker Hibbert released his 2017 official merchandise line just in time for the new snocross season. Rooted in his passion for his fans, this marks the seventh year the snocross champion is offering uniquely branded clothing and accessories at the races and online through his official merchandise store. “From day one, the main focus of this program has been to give me a chance to connect with my fans,” Hibbert said. “Having my merchandise booth at the races has been a big highl...

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