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World Championship Snowmobile Watercross - July 15-17

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

Get your BRAAAP on this weekend by attending the 40th Annual World Championship Snowmobile Watercross at Memory Lake Park in Grantsburg, Wis.! The event will be held Friday through Sunday, and it's hosted by the Grantsburg Hockey Association. Top racers from the U.S. and Canada will be competing for the title of World Champion and the large cash purse. The thrill of racing snowmobiles over water has attracted thousands of spectators each year. There is something for everyone! Spectator...

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Polaris Names New CMO

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

MINNEAPOLIS (July 12, 2016) – Polaris Industries Inc. today announced that Craig Scanlon, Vice President of Slingshot and Chief Retail Officer (CRO) of the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) division, has been named Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Polaris. Scanlon will report to Scott W. Wine, CEO and Chairman of Polaris. “We are thrilled to have Craig Scanlon take on the new CMO role,” said Wine. “Craig brings a winning combination of industry knowledge and passion, marketing acum...

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AmSnow T-Shirts On Sale Now!

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

Have you visited American Snowmobiler's online store lately? We have a number of T-shirts that any snowmobiler would love, and they're now ON SALE! The T-shirts make great gifts too! There are four different designs, and sizes range from S-XXL.* Get one of each for yourself, or outfit your entire riding crew in AmSnow gear. AmSnow T-shirts are now available for a discounted price of $14.99 each (marked down from the regular price of $19.99). Don't delay - get yours now b...

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Hygear Suspension Launches New Website

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

Yesterday, the folks at Hygear Suspension sent out an email to announce the launch of their revamped website. Hygear Suspension specializes in the performance and handling of recreational vehicle suspension systems for snowmobiles, ATVs, UTVs, bikes and trucks. Their goal is to provide customers with the most advanced suspension setups that maximize stability, comfort, and reliability, allowing them to enjoy their time riding or racing. In 2002, Hygear started developing calibrations for OEM re...

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Iron Dog Winners Visit BRP & New Bombardier Museum

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

For more than a decade, Tyler Aklestad and Tyson Johnson have been racing Ski-Doo sleds in the Iron Dog, an epic cross country snowmobile race in Alaska. This past February, they won the 2,031-mile race. To help them celebrate, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) hosted Aklestad, Johnson and their dealer partner, Team CC, on a VIP visit to BRP headquarters in Valcourt, Québec. In June, they toured the manufacturing plant, new Bombardier Museum, Design and Innovation Centre, new Researc...

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Yamaha Announces New North American Snowmobile Division

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

Toronto, Ontario – Yamaha Motor Co., has announced that effective July 1, 2016, it will use North America as its global headquarters for snowmobile operations. The new North American Snowmobile Division will take the lead in managing Yamaha’s worldwide snowmobile business, including product development, business planning, and marketing. The objective is to bring greater focus to North America by increasing speed of product development, improving coordination and efficiencies with in...

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TLR Cup Tour Releases 2016-17 Schedule

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

The TLR Cup Tour announced its official 2016-17 schedule last week, saying it's never too early to start thinking about the next race season. We couldn't agree more! The upcoming TLR season will bring the premier ice oval snowmobile racing series to four U.S. states and two Canadian provinces for nine rounds of adrenaline-pumping race action. New to the lineup this year is the Grand Prix Ski-Doo de Valcourt, and TLR is looking forward to being a part of this world renowned event. Here&...

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Join Tucker's Make-A-Wish Team!

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

This August, snocross champion Tucker Hibbert will lead a team of his fans, friends and family at the 10th Annual Walk for Wishes event in Minneapolis, sponsored by Make-A-Wish Minnesota. Team 68's goal will be to raise $6,800 – the average cost of granting one child's wish. The 5K walk through Minnehaha Park will take place on Saturday, Aug. 6. Those who are interested in participating may donate at least $20 to earn a spot on the team and a limited edition Team 68 t-shi...

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BRP Reports First Quarter Results

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

BRP Inc. reported its financial results for the three-month period ended April 30, 2016. All financial information is in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. The complete financial results are available at www.sedar.com. “Our financial results for the first quarter were delivered in line with our expectations and are consistent with our outlook,” said José Boisjoli, BRP president and CEO. “We had solid retail momentum worldwide in the first quarter of fiscal year 20...

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International Snowmobile Congress - June 9-11, 2016

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

This weekend (June 9-11), representatives from national, state and provincial snowmobile organizations will gather at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Rapid City, S.D., for the 48th Annual International Snowmobile Congress (ISC). Snowmobiling contributes an estimated $30 billion of economic activity in North America alone, but the sport is not without its challenges. The ISC provides a forum to discuss international issues faced by the sport. More than 400 snowmobile...

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Ski-Doo Announces 2017 MXZ X-RS Iron Dog Model

Posted one year ago by Ross Halvorson

OEMs always seem to keep something up their sleeve. Today Ski-Doo announced the 2017 MXZ X-RS Iron Dog as part of their new model lineup. For those demanding the ultimate in durability from a 600cc sled, the 2017 MXZ X-RS Iron Dog varies little from its initial rugged design in model year 2015. In fact, other than color, the sled is nearly identical to the offering released for 2015. The following specs remain the same: RAS 2 front suspension REV-XS RS chassis with adjustable forward steeri...

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Colten Moore Injured in Nitro Circus Crash

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

Professional freestyle competitor Colten Moore has been on tour with Nitro Circus this year, performing death-defying stunts in front of thrill-seeking crowds on five continents. In mid-May, however, Moore crashed his snowmobile while trying to land a backflip during a performance in Brisbane, Australia. According to a post on his Instagram account (@colt45moore), Moore suffered a few broken bones and punctured lung in the accident. Moore also posted two photos of himself recovering in an Aust...

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Polaris Offers Aid to Wildfire Victims

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

Polaris Industries Inc. is doing its part to help those affected by the recent devastating wildfires in Canada. Today, the company announced that it has donated $10,000 through the Canadian Red Cross, plus the use of five Polaris Ranger utility vehicles and Polaris generators to aid in the recovery efforts in the Fort McMurray region. “It was important to us to help the communities of Alberta and the Fort McMurray – where many Polaris riders live – to rebuild after the devasta...

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Arctic Cat Rings NASDAQ Opening Bell

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

On May 25, Arctic Cat Inc. visited the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square, New York. In honor of the occasion, Christopher Metz, Arctic Cat’s Chief Executive Officer, spoke and rang the opening bell. Check out the video of the event below.Arctic Cat also displayed one of the fastest snowmobiles for model year 2017 – the new ZR 9000 Thundercat. Powered by the all-new 9000 Series C-TEC4 – a turbocharged 998cc, 4-stroke triple cylinder engine – the Thundercat boasts one of th...

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Polaris Donates $107,000 to Improve Trails

Posted one year ago by Ross Halvorson

Polaris has once again partnered with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) to improve trail conditions in two national forests. A $107,000 donation from Polaris will be used by the NFF over the 2016 and 2017 field seasons to improve motorized recreation opportunities on two off-highway-vehicle (OHV) trails, including one in Minnesota that's used by snowmobilers in winter. The first project will target the 148-mile long Soo Line North Trail, which crosses approximately 52 miles of the Chippe...

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Arctic Cat Delivers Virtual Reality Experiences

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

When snow is scarce, sledders have to come up with creative ways to get their snowmobiling fix. One solution is to use one of the hottest new tools on the technology market – virtual reality (VR). That's exactly what the Arctic Cat 360 experience does. At event displays and dealerships, Arctic Cat Inc. has been offering consumers fully immersive, virtual rides via Samsung Gear VR headsets powered by Oculus. By donning the headset, snowmobilers of all ages get to experience the heart-...

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Polaris President and COO Retires

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

MINNEAPOLIS (May 16, 2016) – Polaris Industries Inc. today announced that Bennett Morgan, President and Chief Operating Officer, has retired. Morgan joined the company in 1987 and took on increasing roles of responsibility, including leading Polaris business units, until he was promoted into his current role in 2005. “Bennett dedicated his career to growing Polaris into the global powersports leader we are today. We thank Bennett for his significant contributions over the l...

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Arctic Cat Announces Q4 Results

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

Arctic Cat Inc. released its financial report for the fiscal 2016 fourth quarter that ended March 31, 2016. Although the OEM experienced an overall increase (22.7%) in net sales over the prior year, the end result was a net loss of $16.9 million, or $1.30 per share, on net sales of $121.4 million. In the prior-year Q4, Arctic Cat reported a net loss of $21.5 million, or $1.66 per share, on net sales of $98.9 million. “Our fourth-quarter sales rose versus the prior-year quarter, but fell s...

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Polaris Racers Win RMSHA Points Titles in 8 Pro Classes

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

Polaris hillclimbers turned in strong performances at the final Rocky Mountain States Hillclimb Association (RMSHA) event of the 2016 season, clinching points championships in eight of the 12 Pro classes, including three Stock titles and all four Mod championships. At the Crazy Horse Hill Climb on April 22-23 in Alta, Wyo., Polaris racers on AXYS® RMK® sleds won five Pro classes, claimed 50% of all podium spots, and swept all three Pro King of the Hill crowns. Keith Curtis won fou...

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Schreck to Retire from Polaris Board of Directors

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

MINNEAPOLIS (April 22, 2016) – Following 16 years of service, R.M. (Mark) Schreck, has announced his decision to retire from the Polaris Industries Inc. Board of Directors, effective immediately, after the 2016 Annual Shareholders meeting. Schreck’s extensive engineering and manufacturing background and mastery of the research and development process proved invaluable over a period during which Polaris launched numerous new products and designs. Schreck served as the Chai...

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Polaris Snowmobile Sales Up in Q1

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

Polaris Industries Inc. reported that 2016 first quarter snowmobile sales were up 2% over the first quarter of 2015, no small feat considering the mild weather in many regions this past winter. Additionally, ORV (off-road vehicle) and snowmobile-related PG&A sales, combined, increased 2% in the 2016 first quarter compared to the same period last year. Snowmobile wholegood sales increased 2% due to the acquisition of Timbersled in the second quarter of 2015. International ORV/Snowmobiles segm...

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Cor PowerSports Wraps Up Cross Country, Hillcross & Hillclimb Seasons

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

The 2016 Cor PowerSports racing season wrapped up at Lutsen Mountains in Lutsen, Minn., this past weekend. Here are some of the class winners from the event: Cross Country Pro Stock: Bobby Menne (Polaris) Pro Factory 600: Casey Pries (Arctic Cat) Women: Savannah Landrus (Arctic Cat) Snowbike: Josh Koschak (Timbersled) MESC Hillcross Pro 800 Stock: Taylor Ehresman (Arctic Cat) Pro 800 Mod: Paul Bauerly (Ski-Doo) Pro 600 Stock: Paul Bauerly (Ski-Doo) Pro 600 Mod: Alec Plaisted (Pol...

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Camso Releases New Mountain Snowmobile Track

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

Camso (formerly Camoplast Solideal) has unveiled a new track for mountain sleds. It's called the Conquer 280, and what sets it apart from other mountain tracks is that it's lightweight with a shorter (2.8-inch) lug. A couple of weeks before its release, AmSnow had the opportunity of seeing the track in action firsthand while the legendary Chris Burandt tested it out in the mountains of Buena Vista, Colo. What we witnessed was greater traction, flotation and agility in deep snow. "T...

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Polaris to Sell ATVs, Snowmobiles Online in India

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

According to a report on www.rushlane.com, Polaris snowmobiles may soon be available for purchase online in India. Polaris Industries’ Indian subsidiary recently entered into a partnership with Snapdeal, one of India’s leading online market places. Snapdeal will sell 18 models of Polaris ATVs, but Polaris plans to eventually add snowmobiles and commercial vehicles to the online platform as well. From the report: Through this association, Snapdeal has established a presence in the a...

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RACE RECAP: Calabogie 500 Hill Drags

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

This past weekend I headed north of the border to Calabogie, Ontario, where the Northeast Snowmobile Drag Racing (NSDR) crew was teaming up with the staff from Calabogie Peaks Resort for what they all hoped would be the biggest event of the season. It had been about eight years since an event like this was held in the area. April showers usually bring May flowers, but not this weekend. Throttle-happy sled-heads were all looking to squeeze the throttles of their race-fueled sleds and go fast 500 ...

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Project Sanctuary: Snowmobiling Helps Military Families Heal

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

GRANBY, Colo. – Project Sanctuary, a Colorado-based national nonprofit, hosts a two-year program for veterans, active-duty service members and their families. The program begins with a six-day therapeutic retreat for the military families in the wilderness, far from the distractions of daily life. The setting provides the time and quiet necessary for learning tools to build healthy relationships, manage finances, and deal with post-traumatic stress, and it provides the space for a mu...

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RACE RECAP: Ski-Doo Hillclimbers Claim Titles at Jackson Hole Event

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

Ski-Doo's X-Team hillclimbers Blaine Mathews and Carl Kuster had successful weekends at the Jackson Hole World Hillclimb Championship in Wyoming (March 25-27). Mathews claimed two class wins (800 Improved Stock, Open Mod), as well as the Improved Stock King of the Hill award and the Rick Ward Memorial Sportsman Award. Kuster returned to Jackson Hole after a hand injury kept him from competing in any events last season, and he made his lone trip to the U.S. worthwhile with a win in Pro...

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RACE RECAP: Tapio Claims King of Kings Title in Jackson Hole

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

On the gnarliest hill of the season, at the largest hillclimb race in the world, Team Arctic mountain men and women piloted their M Series snowmobiles to new heights by claiming seven wins and 16 podium places at the 40thAnnual World Championship Hill Climb in Jackson Hole, Wyo. However, no Team Arctic rider was more decorated than “King” Kyle Tapio. Tapio delivered another career performance at Jackson, starting with a win in the 800 Mod class that punched his ticket for the King c...

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Arctic Cat Names New V.P. of Snowmobiles

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

MINNEAPOLIS – Arctic Cat Inc. today announced that Erik C. Nelson is being promoted to vice president and general manager of the snowmobile division and international sales, effective April 1, 2016. The company also announced that Patricia L. Jones has joined as chief human resources officer, effective immediately. Nelson succeeds Brad Darling and Jones succeeds Willliam Nee, both of whom are pursuing other opportunities. “She has a proven track record of success in leading organiza...

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RACE RECAP: Polaris Hillclimbers Dominate in Jackson Hole, Wyo.

Posted one year ago by Emily Hare

At the Rocky Mountain States HillClimb Association's (RMSHA) 2016 Jackson Hole World Championship this past weekend, stock Polaris sleds were kings of the mountain. Polaris racers won every Stock class – Pro, Pro Masters, Semi-Pro, and Women’s – along with the Stock King of the Hill crown. The winning Polaris sleds that raced up Snow King Mountain in Jackson Hole, Wyo., featured stock Polaris engines and rode on the patented AXYS deep snow platform. They were nearly identi...

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