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The exciting sports of snocross, oval, hill climb and cross country racing are a great way to see how fast a sled can go in all sorts of conditions. All four snowmobile manufactures sponsor race teams and current consumer sleds are reaping the benefits of racing technology.
New snocross series in the works
Despite the fact that the World PowerSports Association shut down and pulled the plug on its ATV and snowmobile racing circuits, it appears we will have a national snocross racing series this winter.
May 08, 2008
Arctic Cat names new race manager
Mike Kloety has been named the new snowmobile race manager for Team Arctic Cat.
May 08, 2008
Polaris rider wins big in Jackson Hole
Polaris rider Keith Curtis was the big winner at the 33rd annual World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb, held March 27 to 30 in Jackson Hole, Wyo.
April 11, 2008
Van Strydonk making waves in oval racing
He might be young, but snowmobile racer Nick Van Strydonk is already making a big name for himself on the oval racing circuit.
April 01, 2008
Asphalt racing series returns in June
Just because spring is near, it doesn’t mean it’s time for everybody to put away their snowmobiles.
March 25, 2008
Ross Martin named WPSA Pro Racer of the Year
Polaris’ Ross Martin has won the World PowerSports Accociation (WPSA) Pro Racer of the Year Award.
March 24, 2008
Hibbert, Martin win at WPSA
Tucker Hibbert put on a show in the final stop of the World PowerSports Association (WPSA) snowmobile tour in Lake Geneva, Wis. on March 14 to 16.
March 18, 2008
LaVallee shines in Brainerd
Levi LaVallee excelled throughout a tough weekend of racing in Brainerd, Minn., winning two races and landing on the podium four times in four races in the World PowerSports Association (WPSA) doubleheader, which took place March 7 to 9.
March 11, 2008
Polaris' Martin wins Pro Open
What started out looking like a long, painful weekend for Ross Martin at the Ski-Doo Grand Prix de Valcourt ended up with him on top of the podium.
February 20, 2008
WPSA pulls out of Ontario
For the second time this month, the World PowerSports Association (WPSA) has pulled out of a national snocross event.
February 15, 2008
Hibbert repeats at X Games
Tucker Hibbert entered ESPN’s Winter X Games as the hottest snocross racer on the planet. After earning his third career X Games gold medal, he certainly lived up to all the hype.
January 29, 2008
Hibbert, Arctic Cat win double gold
Tucker Hibbert continues to be the hottest racer on the World PowerSports Association (WPSA) national tour.
January 23, 2008
I-500 on the move?
After 40 years on the same track, the International 500 snowmobile race in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. may have to find a new home.
January 14, 2008
Hibbert sweeps Pro Super Stock
Tucker Hibbert had a wild weekend at the World Powersports Association (WPSA) national tour event in Shakopee, Minn. as the Arctic Cat rider won two events and was disqualified from two others.
January 14, 2008
Ski-Doo tops in Pro Open
Brett Turcotte took home the Pro Open checkered flag in the World Powersports Association (WPSA) Minnesota Series on Jan. 6, 2008.
January 08, 2008
Schultz wins Pro Open in Minnesota
The WPSA Minnesota Series returned to action on the final weekend of 2007 in Brainerd, Minn. and Mike Schultz rode his Polaris to victory in the Pro Open final.
January 02, 2008
Profile: Tucker Hibbert
Tucker Hibbert has accomplished a lot in his 23 years, but it’s on a sled where the snocross champion really stands out.
December 21, 2007
Simons, Hibbert win gold in Minnesota
Arctic Cat rider Ryan Simons picked up a victory for the second straight week in the World Powersports Association (WPSA) Minnesota Series.
December 18, 2007
Factories provide contingencies
A big winner in various racing venues last season, Polaris enters the new racing season with a new sled and engine combination to capitalize on new rules and regulations. Gone is the 440cc category.
November 28, 2007
Martin Recommits to Polaris Racing Team
Defending WPSA National Pro Open snocross champion Ross Martin will be riding a Polaris for the foreseeable future. Martin’s team, Judnick Motorsports, has signed a three-year contract extension...
October 17, 2007
Hay Days Help Kick Off Season in Minnesota
To many in Minnesota, the snowmobile season officially kicks off with the Hay Days Grass Drags.
The Sno Barons Snowmobile Club, which runs the Hay Days Grass Drags, calls it the largest snowmobile event in the world. From its humble beginnings of sparse crowds 40 years ago, Hay Days now draws almost 30,000 people each year.
October 17, 2007
Taylor and Davis head Yamaha snocross team
Yamaha has announced its factory snocross team for the 2007-08 season, signing pro racer Steve Taylor and semi pro racer Cory Davis...
September 26, 2007
Yammie Wins on Mille Lacs As One-legged Corey Davidson Dominates the Field
Yamaha-backed cross country star, Corey Davidson entered the USCC Mille Lacs 300 in Garrison, MN, race on Feb. 10 and 11, 2007, with his...
January 09, 2007