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2017 Camso Powersports Products Lineup

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2017 Camso Powersports Products Lineup

Camso releases 2017 Powersports Products lineup video showcasing:

The Camso Conquer 280, a lightweight, shorter lug, next-generation mountain track
The Camso DTS 129, for Powersports enthusiasts looking to convert their dirt bike to a track and ski vehicle
The Camso UTV 4S1 side-by-side track system that allow riders to do more in deep snow, nasty marshes, thick mud, or in any other type of terrain.
The Camso ATV T4S all terrain track system provides the optimal experience all year long, no matter the weather.

OFSC AND SUPERTRAX PARTNERSHIP

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The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) recently announced that Supertrax Media Inc. (SMI) has been awarded its Rider Engagement Communications contract after a rigorous RFP process that began in August 2016. As a result, SMI will continue its eight-year relationship with the OFSC in a new contract beginning for the 2017/18 season.

Supertrax Media has published the OFSC Go Snowmobiling Ontario Magazine since 2008. The new relationship will see the OFSC Go Snowmobiling Ontario Magazine continue as an optional member benefit for Snowmobile Trail Permit purchasers along with a subscription to snowmobiling’s largest circulation, critically acclaimed, enthusiast publication, Supertrax International Magazine.

OFSC President Remi Sauve had this to say about the contract being awarded to SMI:
“We are excited to continue our relationship with Supertrax and are thankful for their ongoing support of our organization and commitment to the betterment of organized snowmobiling. I am confident the additional media coverage and digital elements included within the new arrangement will increase exposure for Ontario snowmobiling.”

SMI’s Kent Lester expressed appreciation for the OFSC and the relationship the two entities enjoy: ”Everyone at Supertrax Media is acutely aware of the importance of the OFSC to snowmobiling in Ontario. It is a privilege to work with such a dynamic and highly organized sanctioning body. The OFSC has earned the reputation of being the leader in organized snowmobiling in North America.”

Under the new contractual relationship with the OFSC, SMI will provide a menu of video, digital and social media services in co-operation with the OFSC’s Communication Team led by Lisa Stackhouse. SMI’s Matt Lester said: “ Effective communication in 2017 requires more than just print publishing. Supertrax Media’s diverse and broad media footprint will be levered in fulfilling the OFSC’s Rider Engagement Communication contract. We’re excited to expand and continue this important relationship.”

Supertrax Media Inc. produces snowmobiling’s largest circulation enthusiast publications including Supertrax International Magazine US and CDN Editions, Go Snowmobiling Ontario Magazine and New York State Snowmobiler Magazine. SMI also produces the sports longest running and largest viewership snowmobile adventure TV series, Snowtrax Television, seen on the Outdoor Channel in the US and OLN and Wild TV in Canada. SMI’s affiliate, High Range Media Productions, produces award winning video content for a wide variety of power sports marketers.

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is a volunteer led not-for-profit association, which through strong leadership, provides a wide range of quality programs and services to and on behalf of, its member organizations.

For More Information Contact (705) 286-2135 EXT 23

North American Top Snowmobiler

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North American Top Snowmobiler

OPENING ROUND # 3 WINNERS ANNOUNCED.

On behalf of everyone at Ski-Doo and Supertax Media we want to extend hearty congratulations to North America’s Top Snowmobiler Competitors Shane Callio and Ben Hietpas for winning their respective Canadian and US rounds in the hotly contested competition.

The final opening round of competition is underway!

Check out the competitors and vote for your favorite at http://www.supertraxmag.com/nats

Remember to vote daily for your favourite competitor because everytime you vote you’re entered in a draw for great weekly prizes like Makita Power Tool sets, Superclamp Kits, Woody’s Traction Kits, Ski-Doo helmets and Cyclops Gear Action Cameras.

SKI-DOO X-TEAM RACERS DOMINATE DULUTH

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SKI-DOO X-TEAM RACERS DOMINATE DULUTH

BRP’s Ski-Doo X-Team racers opened the season in fast style by dominating the ISOC National Snocross series opener in Duluth, Minnesota. It started with Pro rookie sensation Elias Isohel winning the Dominator race on Friday night and continued with teammates Lincoln Lemieux and Tim Tremblay taking first and second in Pro Open on Saturday.

Racing on Friday featured all the amateur classes capped off with the top 16 Pro Open racers running head to head in a bracket style competition for $10,000 known as the Dominator race. X-Team racers started the season strong when National Sport class racers Camryn Anderson and Brady Love hit the podium with 2nd and 3rd place finishes.

Ski-Doo’s Tim Tremblay has had a stranglehold on Dominator race, having won the previous three, this year would be different as he and Ishoel paired off in round two. Racing hard down the front straight you could see each was determined, but they came together as both launched out of the first turn in the air headed for the same downhill line and it ended Tremblay’s night with the ensuing contact. Tremblay bounced back on Saturday night with a strong second place finish in Pro Open as he came from behind and was charging hard to catch his teammate.

Lincoln Lemieux had his best night ever winning (for the first time as a pro) the premier class with a first lap move to the head of the field and never looking back. His pace was strong as he stretched an early lead and then cruised home. But the fight behind him was fierce with positions changing hands multiple times through the 18 lap final. When the checkers flew Scheuring Speed Sports wrapped up the one two finish by virtue of Tremblay’s charge to second with aggressive riding and smart line choices.

Aki Pihlaja of Rovaniemi, Finland came a long way to race in his first ISOC event and made the most of it with a second place finish in the always tough Pro Lite class.

Hunter Patenuade made the most of day two racing in Sport class by sweeping his qualifiers and taking the win in the final. The Sport classes were able to complete both of their races as scheduled but Sunday’s races were cancelled as heavy fog covered the Spirit Mountain facility.
RESULTS
Pro Open
1.) Lincoln Lemieux
2.) Tim Tremblay

Dominator- Pro Open Head to Head
Winner – Elias Ishoel

Pro Lite
2.) Aki Pihlaja

Pro AM +30
3.) Kurt Bauerly

Pro Am Women
2.) Kassie Thibodeau

Sport Final Round 1
2.) Camryn Anderson
3.) Brady Love

Sport Final Round 2
1.) Hunter Patenuade
2.) Francis Pelletier

TEAM ARCTIC SHOWS WINS, STRENGTH AND PROMISE

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TEAM ARCTIC SHOWS WINS, STRENGTH AND PROMISE

TEAM ARCTIC SHOWS WINS, STRENGTH AND PROMISE AT 2016-2017 ISOC DULUTH SNOCROSS NATIONAL

Five class victories and 14 podium positions at weather-abbreviated first race; Winning debut for Arctic Cat C-TEC2 EFI engine; Podium finish for SVX 450 at first ISOC Snow Bike competition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Minneapolis, Minn. (Nov. 29, 2016) – Team Arctic racers fulfilled the promise of an exciting new season of National snocross competition with a powerful performance at the ISOC Spirit National event in Duluth, Minn., winning five finals, capturing 14 podium finishes and taking second place in the Snow Bike category with the new SVX 450. Only an abbreviated program due to foggy weather prevented greater success for Team Green and the Arctic Cat C-TEC2 6000 EFI engine.

Team Arctic’s Tucker Hibbert made a strong return to his Pro Open title defense with a third place finish in a wild Pro Open final that saw him survive a brief tip-over and a late-race charge that brought him to within touching distance of the podium’s top step. Logan Christian also delivered a strong performance, racing his Speedwerx-tuned Arctic Cat C-TEC2 EFI package to eighth place following an untimely tough start that left him battling forward from 14th position.

Ryley Bester proved to be the top racer of the weekend, capturing wins in Sport and Sport Lite aboard the Arctic Cat ZR 6000R SX, the sport’s first 600-class race sled featuring Electronic Fuel Injection. His Frattalone Racing teammate Eric Downs kept the momentum going with a win in the Jr. 16-17 class. Taven Woodie scored top honors in the Jr. Girls 9-13 class, while Zach Stein took the win in Transition 8-10.

The all-new Arctic Cat SVX 450 made history at the first-ever ISOC National event for snow bikes with a second-place finish at the hands of Wes Selby. The sport’s first purpose-built snow bike, the SVX 450 proved its potential in a class and sport that’s rapidly evolving.

“To come out of Duluth with five wins out of 16 finals and 14 of 48 possible podium finishes speaks volumes about the hard work and talent of our teams as well as the strength and potential of our ZR 6000R SX with the Arctic Cat C-TEC2 EFI engine,” said Mike Kloety, Team Arctic Race Manager. “With very little testing and seat time prior to the event, let alone the conditions they raced in, our sleds and racers did an excellent job.”

He added, “We knew there would be questions about the new EFI engine in competition, especially when it’s the first-ever 600-class EFI engine, and I think we answered them with our success. We made a lot of tuning progress at Duluth, which showed in the numerous holeshots we got in every class. Some things can only be learned on the track, with seat time. We will be even better at the next round.”

The next ISOC National snocross is Dec. 16-17 in Winter Park, Colorado. ”

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Team Arctic Results from the 2016-2017 ISOC Duluth National Snocross

Pro Open #1
3. Tucker Hibbert
8. Logan Christian
11. Justin Broberg
13. Corey Watkinson

Pro Am Plus 30 #2
2. Wes Selby

Sport #1
1. Ryley Bester

Sport #2
3. Ryley Bester

Snow Bike
2. Wes Selby

Sport Lite #1
1. Ryley Bester

Jr. 16-17
1. Eric Downs

Jr. 10-13
2. Andy Pake
3. CJ Petosky

Jr. Girls 9-13
1. Taven Woodie
2. Inanna Hauger

Transition 8-12
2. Matt LaMourea

Transition 8-10
1. Zach Stein
3. Trent Weir

About Arctic Cat
The Arctic Cat brand is among the most widely recognized and respected in the recreational vehicle industry. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and snowmobiles, in addition to related parts, garments and accessories under the Arctic Cat® and Motorfist® brand names. Arctic Cat Inc.’s world headquarters is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More information about Arctic Cat and its products is available at www.arcticcat.com.

WHY DO YOU TRADE IN YOUR SLED?

Kent Lester
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WHY DO YOU TRADE IN YOUR SLED?

Eventually, everyone comes to the place where the old blister is too old and too much of a blister. We’re talking sleds here, not feet.

Here’s our question of the day for you: What motivates you to sell your old sled and get a new one?

Our polls have shown us there are two factors at the top of the list. First is the desire for more power.

When you begin to feel your old sled is just not fast enough and your friends are all riding sleds you cannot keep pace with, it means you’re more likely to look for an upgrade.

By the way, upgrade is almost always associated with power output. You don’t upgrade to a sled with better electronics or suspension and downgrade to a lesser-powered engine. Uh-uh, never happens.

Second is suspension compliance. When your riding time is uncomfortable or your shocks and springs are just plain worn out, you’re probably inches away from visiting your local dealer.

Replacement parts are pretty expensive, too and that means you’re suddenly looking for a replacement for the whole sled rather than fixing up one that needs a ton of investment to only end up with what you already had.

A third reason – and the one we thought would be uppermost on every trade-in customer’s list, is reliability. It looks like many riders would rather put up with a sled that needs more and more maintenance rather than get rid of it and replace it with something new.

This indicator may be more about the type of person who rides a sled that is likely to break down and their financial situation or ability to afford a new sled rather than their desire to have a new, reliable one.

Back to the power thing: No wonder the OEMs keep coming out with faster, more powerful sleds in almost every category. In snowmobiling, power is a very strong motivator.

SNOCROSS MOBILE MEDICAL TEAM

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SNOCROSS MOBILE MEDICAL TEAM

The newly formed Snocross Mobile Medical Team is excited to announce its title sponsor with FXR Racing Inc.

This three year sponsorship brings together a company full of passionate enthusiasts who have been supporting and investing in our sport for years and a brand new medical team for our athletes.

Snocross Mobile Medical Team:

Formed in the fall of 2016 and initially brought to the attention of the industry at Haydays, the Snocross Mobile Medical Team (SMMT) was created with the purpose of providing world-class on track medical care (emergency, trauma, 1st responder) for the snocross athletes at every round of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Tour.

Former AMSOIL Championship Snocross assistant race director, Jake Vanada, was prompted to start this organization after seeing first-hand how the Alpinestar Mobile Medical (formerly known as Asterisk Mobile Medical) works within the professional Supercross and Motocross industry. In his new role as the MX and SX Chaplain, Vanada consulted the Alpinestars Mobile Medical director, Tom Carson, and it became clear the sport of snocross could greatly benefit from a similar program.

To make this program a reality for snocross, Vanada formed a board of like-minded industry leaders to launch a 501c3 non-profit. Sara Schultz (trained as medical nurse, Wife of “Monster” Mike Schultz) , Trace Leighton (team owner of Leighton Motorsports), Levi Lavallee (X Games Gold Medalist, distance jump world record holder, team owner), and Jesse Strege (20 year veteran snocross racer, assistant race director with ISOC) have all stepped up to serve alongside Vanada to help launch this medical team for the industry. On why he said yes to being involved, Levi stated, “Because it is great for the sport of Snocross! We all love this sport and the riders that are on the track so being able to bring a service like the SMMT, elevates Snocross and aids in the riders safety. It is a honor to be a part of such a great cause and hats off to Jake for bringing it to life! ”

SMMT is a non-profit organization which exists thanks to the generosity of teams, team owners, families, and businesses in our sport. All donations are fully tax-deductible.

FXR Racing Inc. has agreed to an inaugural three-year sponsorship of our medical team. The SMMT will be naming the new medical team FXR Mobile Medical. FXR Racing Inc. is just the kind of company the SMMT had in mind to be a sponsor. Doug Rust (FXR Snocross Marketing Director and Brand Manager), Milt Reimer (Founder and President of FXR Racing Inc.) and their whole team over at FXR Racing are amazing people with a passion for not only our industry, but for the health, safety, and wellness of our athletes. FXR is passionate about the sport, all of the riders, and the safety and development of the riders and the sport, which is what makes this sponsorship very unique and very special.

Triton Trailers has come alongside FXR Mobile Medical to provide a brand new custom trailer which will be the “mobile medical rig” used at each round. Jeff Goodwin (Triton Trailers Director of Sales) and the team at Triton Trailers are some amazing and passionate people in the industry and their heart for the care of our athletes has been front and center through this whole process. Inside this premium all aluminum sled hauling trailer, the FXR Mobile Medical team will be building out a state of the art medical trauma center which will sit track-side at all 17 rounds of the snocross series for our athletes.

Polaris Industries has sponsored the team with a brand new Polaris Ranger XP with tracks to serve as the medical rapid response rig at the races. The team at Polaris, lead by Polaris Race Team Manager Tom (Junior) Rager., came on board immediately, offering their full
support. Tom Jr. has expressed his strong support and excitement about bringing this much needed part of our racing series into a reality.

In addition, Action Graphics and RedPlateMedia of Baxter, MN has agreed to sponsor the team with the complete FXR Mobile Medical graphics kit. “Gary Walton and his team were on board from the start,” says Vanada. “He approached me right away at Haydays offering his full support.”
Finally, the FXR Moblie Medical rig will be harnessed to a brand new RAM 2500 through a new sponsorship with Cornerstone Auto Group of Elk River, MN. The Cornerstone Auto Group is just the kind of passionate, enthusiastic company and staff that SMMT is proud to partner with.
The SMMT is incredibly grateful for Cornerstone’s owner Scott Powell, Rob Powell (Vice President), and Cornerstone Auto’s Ram manager Roy Quade.

The Doctor:

Dr. Odom from Odom Health and Wellness will be FXR Mobile Medical’s lead Doctor and Medical Director. FXR Mobile Medical will have an ER Doctor, Athletic Trainer and a medical coordinator (volunteer) at each race. Dr. Odom is a board-certified medical doctor who specializes in sports medicine, and continues to practice emergency medicine in Minnesota. When he is not providing care in the ER Trauma rooms, he is treating athletes of all

levels and all disciplines in an effort help them get back to peak performance. He has years of experience providing medical coverage at the USA Olympic Training Center, US Ski and Snowboard Team, Dew Tour, USA Triathlon, Chicago Marathon, and multiple high school and college level sports teams.

NEW LONG ARM TECHNOLOGY

Kent Lester
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NEW LONG ARM TECHNOLOGY

You may not have even noticed it! This would be especially true if you haven’t had a chance to ride a new AXYS-based Switchback 144, a 141-inch XF Arctic Cat or any Ski-Doo with an rMotion skidframe.

The big difference is in the way these sleds handle bumps. There’s never been any question about Ski-Doo’s coupled rMotion having incredibly good ride quality but who would have ever thought you could get such a good ride out of a non-coupled suspension like the Switchback or the XF Cat has?

The key element is the length of the skidframe’s front arm. Ski-Doo did it first with rMotion and was quickly followed by Polaris with the RUSH AXYS. By moving the lower mounting position of the front arm back anywhere from four to six inches (depending on the length of the skid) and increasing the length of the arm, it made a dramatic difference in how the back end responded to trail junk.

Arctic Cat reworked the rear arm geometry on its uncoupled and torsion spring-less Float back end used in the XF series and its mountain sleds, two model years ago (2016 models). No one noticed and Cat’s marketing team didn’t make too big a deal of it.

Consumers noticed, however, and those sleds have become much bigger sellers because of the ride change. We tested both the 141 and the 153-inch versions last winter and walked away amazed. Simply no comparison to the past.

We had the same response when we rode the new Switchback Assault. Fantastic ride – and not even coupled.

You’ll get the same results from Yamaha’s XT-X and BT-X series sleds. Apparently Cat and Yamaha engineers worked together on those suspension projects and calibrations are very close to identical.

HOW WILL THE E-TEC 850 HOLD UP?

Motorhead Mark Lester
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HOW WILL THE E-TEC 850 HOLD UP?

Dear Motorhead:

Very interested to hear your opinion on SkiDoo’s claim that the new E-TEC 850 offers 4-stroke reliability. Can you elaborate on some of the testing that has been done to backup this claim?

You’ve done a great job covering the technology, but I’d like to hear more about the validation process from Ski-Doo about that claim.

I currently own a 4-stroke and I’m really excited about this new motor and chassis and see this as a way I can have the best of both worlds (reliability and light weight).

I personally see reliability as one of the final fronteirs for snowmobiles.

We have come so far in the last 10 years in terms of handling, fuel economy, emissions and weight reduction, but I still feel a sled with over 10,000 miles is pretty tired. Is this something manufacturers should be focusing on in the future?

Just think if you bought a $17,000 motorcycle or car that was pretty much worn out with 10,000 miles. I feel sleds are very pricey relative to the worry free mileage they get. Your thoughts?

Thanks for your time!

Tyler

Tyler:

Thanks for your email! Ski-Doo has made a number of claims about the durability of the new 850 E-TEC. They haven’t – so far – given boiler plate numbers like hours at WOT on a chassis dyno etc.

I think the stuff they’ve done to enhance 2-stroke reliability speaks for itself. The stuff they’ve done to improve their own reliability record like using a forged two piece crank instead of a built-up crank will prove beneficial.

At the end of the day it’’s going to be about what happens in the real world of consumer “testing”. We’ll all be able to comment with accuracy after this inaugural season with the new G-4 850.

Sorry I can’t be more specific. We too are anxious to log some serious clicks on a G-4 and see how the engine holds up.

Thanks,

Motorhead Mark

2016 Ski-Doo MXZ Blizzard 800R

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2016 Ski-Doo MXZ Blizzard 800R

SnowTrax Television Co-Host AJ Lester evaluates Ski-Doo’s 2016 MXZ Blizzard boasting a 129-inch Ice-Gripper pre-studded track, Pilot TS tuneable skis and a Rotax 800R engine.

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