BRP’s Ski-Doo X-Team racer Aki Pihlaja put a rare undefeated weekend together in the Pro Lite class at this weekend’s ISOC National Snocross race, while Tim Tremblay continued his podium streak in Pro Open, finishing second both nights.

In ISOC’s first visit to Winter Park, Colorado the weather brought enough cold, snow and wind that racing was temporarily suspended Friday night. But it didn’t bother Pihlaja as he charged to wins in both heats and the final. Then he came out Saturday and did it all over again – in a class that’s known for fierce competition, this is no easy task. The wins give him the red number plate with a six point lead in the season championship chase.

Ski-Doo’s Tim Tremblay has been very consistent and very fast – working his way up each of the finals to land second place on the podium at each of the rounds to date. Tremblay combines a hard charging style with a never quit attitude that always produces great results, it looks like a matter of time before he takes the top step.

Other noteworthy results were Kurt Bauerly and Patrick Brodeur finishing second and third in Pro-Am +30, Megan Brodeur taking a second and third in Pro Am Women, Hunter Patenaude taking second in Round 4 of Sport and Jordan Lebel winning both Transition 8-12 and Junior 10-13.

Timbersled today announced a new snow bike race team and contingency program – two firsts that further Polaris’ commitment to the growing sport of snow bike racing.

The race team includes five legendary athletes and the contingency program is the largest in the industry, offering nearly $44,000 in payouts.

Snow biking continues to grow in popularity as Timbersled maintains its stronghold as the industry leader in the category. Further exemplifying Polaris’ strong heritage in snow racing, the company has created its first-ever Timbersled Snow Bike race team.

Famed racers Ronnie Renner, Reagan Sieg, Brock Hoyer, Axell Hodges and Jackson Strong will make history racing Timbersleds when snow bikes make their inaugural appearance at the 2017 Winter X Games Aspen in January.

“Ever since Timbersled created the original modern snow bike architecture, we have worked hard to find new ways to promote and grow the sport. Our A-List roster of athletes and unprecedented contingency program is the next step in that progression,” said Chris Wolf, vice president, Polaris Snow Division. “Seeing snow biking go from being a very niche interest to being center stage at the Winter X Games shows the increased interest and popularity of the sport.”

Leading up to the Winter X Games, Timbersled will have several other race team members competing at the X Games Qualifier on Saturday, Dec. 17, and at the AMA Snow Bike Series Kick Off on Sunday, Dec. 18.

The team includes Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker and fellow Rockstar Energy and Husqvarna-supported rider Ronnie Faisst. Both events are held at ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minn.

More information about Timbersled’s race and contingency programs can be found at the following links: Timbersled and Timbersled Snow Bike Race Team/Contingency/X Games Qualifier

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BRP presents the Lynx Adventure – Antarctica, the third edition of the Lynx Adventure Series, that will take four adventurers on a 4,400-km snowmobile expedition to the South Pole.

Led by the renowned Finnish explorer Patrick “Pata” Degerman, the Lynx Adventure – Antarctica will be one of the longest snowmobile expeditions ever made in Antarctica. The adventure is scheduled to start on December 21th2016 and the team’s target is to celebrate the New Year on the South Pole.

Realizing a dream

The idea for the expedition started from Pekka Ojanpää’s dream to reach the South Pole. “Pekka expressed his will to reach the South Pole and his determination really convinced me,” says Degerman, a seasoned explorer. “It will be my sixth expedition to Antarctica and my motivation is to conquer a mountain in an unexplored area,” he added.

The year 2017 is the centenary of Finland’s independence and the expedition will honor this by naming the mountain Mount Suomi (the Finnish word for Finland). The two other team members, Mika Listala and Jón Ólafur Magnusson, will complete the team with their technical and exploration experience.

Beat Extreme Conditions

The expedition will be equipped with BRP’s Lynx Commander Touratech snowmobiles and Lynx riding gear. “At Lynx, we design our products for resilient performance even in the fiercest conditions. Going to the South Pole and back is the perfect way to showcase this and we were immediately excited when the team presented the idea,” says Valto Ristimella, marketing director at BRP’s Finland subsidiary. “The Lynx Commander Touratech model was chosen for this trip since it is the ultimate adventure sled and hence the best match to the expedition’s requirements,” Ristimella added.

Live Experience

The Antarctica expedition will be part of the Lynx Adventure series, consisting of snowmobile adventures that push riders and equipment to the limits. “The original idea with the Lynx Adventure series was to offer an online live experience. The previous Lynx Adventures already reached a worldwide audience and this time we are taking the online experience to a new level,” promises Ristimella.

Everyone will be able to follow this extreme expedition online at lynxadventure.com.

December 7, 2016 – As part of its ongoing commitment to snowmobile safety, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) has agreed to work together with BITEHARDER Sharpening Tools to take snowmobiling performance and safety to the next level.

BITEHARDER’s full line of carbide runner and stud sharpening tools uses the latest in technology to sharpen your snowmobiles traction products providing for consistent performance and enhanced safety every time you out on the trail.

BITEHARDER’s patented sharpening tools are CNC machined from stainless steel to precision tolerances.
Industrial diamonds on the face of the tools provide the cutting media to sharpen the carbide in a matter of seconds.

Sharp traction allows the rider to experience all of the performance and safety today’s snowmobiles have to offer. Dull traction limits your snowmobiles capability, just as dull ice skates limit a hockey player’s ability to turn on ice, and a snow skier’s ability to traverse changing mountain conditions.

“Snowmobilers now have the benefit of Renewable Traction Performance (RTP) to assure the best ride possible in all conditions. Our standard series tools can be used with a cordless or corded drill for convenient anywhere/anytime sharpening,” explains Glenn Welch, developer of the BITEHARDER product line. “No more compromises or frustrations that come with dull carbide runners, just superior performance, greater control, and a safer ride.”

“Our goal is to make snowmobiling safer for everyone, and this new technology from BITEHARDER will be a major step in achieving this goal,” says Lisa Stackhouse, OFSC’s Manager of Participation and Partnership Development.

There is no better feeling than riding on a new set of carbide runners and now achieving that has never been easier. Get all the performance and safety your snowmobile has to offer and help support the OFSC with BITEHARDER Tools. Its performance and safety that pays for itself. For more information visit BITEHARDER at www.biteharder.com.

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The OFSC is committed to proactive leadership in promoting safe, responsible riding, on and off Ontario snowmobile trails, by building safer snowmobiling knowledge, attitudes and behaviors through rider education, safety legislation development and enforcement.