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Hibbert Exits Duluth Second in Points Chase

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Defending AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series Champion, Tucker Hibbert gained valuable seat time on Arctic Cat’s all-new 2012 Sno Pro 600 chassis and left the opening round of the series in Duluth, Minnesota sitting second in the Pro Open Points Championship chase.

The Monster Energy/Arctic Cat rider showcased his ability to move through the pack on a difficult track, making him a force to be reckoned with this winter.

With the shift to only Pro Open racing this season on the ACSS Tour, Hibbert and his competitors will race 15 finals spread over eight stops to earn points for the title. The 20th Annual Duluth National featured rounds one and two.

Hibbert had an impressive run in Saturday night’s final. While battling for third place on lap one, a kicker near the bottom of the massive downhill pitched him off the steep backside of the track.

Still on his sled, he re-entered the track in 14th place out of 15 riders. After regaining his composure, he put on a charge that moved him into striking distance of the podium. Twenty laps proved to be not enough, forcing him to settle for fourth.

Sunday afternoon, Hibbert struggled to find a groove in qualifying, making him the eighth pick for the 15-rider, 20-lap final event. He found himself in ninth place off the start with all the top contenders in front of him. He picked off riders each lap eventually moving into third and finishing only one second behind second place.

“I’m disappointed in my results, but am happy that we (the team) were able to come out of the weekend with consistent racing and in second place.” says Hibbert. “We didn’t throw anything away but as far as our weekend performance, it’s not where I want to be. I want to be at the front battling for the lead rather than fighting through the pack to get on the podium. I know we have the ability to get there. I’m looking forward to a weekend off before the next race to test and tune. Working on my set-up will help me focus on eliminating mistakes. I’m confident we’ll enter Ironwood as a stronger race team.”

The ACSS Tour will take a weekend off before heading to Ironwood, Mich. Dec. 10-11. Catch each stop of the tour on NBC Sports’ one-hour broadcasts Sundays at 5 p.m. EST.

Polaris Dominates ISOC Opener in Duluth

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Polaris Terrain Domination was on full display at the ISOC snocross season opener in Duluth, Minnesota, where Polaris racers won one of the two Pro finals, earned three Pro podium spots and Ross Martin (Judnick Motorsports) won the first-ever AMSOIL Dominator, a head-to-head Friday night elimination competition among Pros worth $10,000 to the winner.

Martin also won the weekend’s second Pro final on Sunday and was joined atop the podium by these Polaris racers who won class finals in Nov. 25-27 racing at Duluth: Justin Tate in Pro Am Plus 30; Jennifer Pare (JFP Racing) in Pro-Am Women; Kody Kamm (Hentges Racing) in Pro-Lite 2; and Mike Pilotte in both Sport 1 and Sport 2.

Pro Classes: Martin Cashes In; Polaris Racers Surge

The top 16 Pro racers went through four rounds of head-to-head competition on Friday night, Nov. 25 in the first-ever Dominator. They ran 2.5-lap races on the demanding Spirit Mountain snocross track under the lights in a battle for the $10,000 first prize. Martin won all four rounds to earn the season’s first big payday.

The next day, Martin finished second in the first Pro final of the weekend, and was joined in the top 10 by four more Polaris racers: Iain Hayden (Rockstar Energy Polaris) in fifth; TJ Gulla (Hentges Racing) in sixth; Levi LaVallee (Team LaVallee) in eighth; and Mike Bauer (Judnick Motorsports) in 10th. Brett Bender (Hentges Racing) finished 13th.

In the weekend’s second Pro final, run Nov. 27, Martin capped off his outstanding weekend by winning and leading a 1-2 Polaris finish as Gulla finished second. LaVallee finished eighth, Justin Tate was 12th and Bender was 14th.

Martin finished the weekend with 83 points, which gave him an 11-point lead over second place. Gulla was third in points, LaVallee was eighth and Hayden was 11th.

Tate won the Pro Am Plus 30 final which saw four Polaris racers in the top eight: Marcus Evensson was fourth, Michael Berghorn (Sierra Motorsports) was seventh and Ted Lindborg was eighth.

Jennifer Pare won the Pro-Am Women final and was joined on the podium by Polaris racer Kendra Dallmann (LePage Racing), who finished third. Stephanie Schmidt (Schmidt Racing) finished fourth, Tabitha Bode (Fort Fremont Marine Racing) was sixth and Melanie Acker (Team Southside) was 13th.

Pro Lite & Sport Classes: Polaris Packs the Top 10s

In Pro Lite, which ISOC previously called Semi-Pro, James Johnstad (Judnick Motorsports) finished second in Pro Lite 1, where Polaris racers took five of the top eight spots. Jake Scott (Team LaVallee) finished fourth, Andrew Carlson (Carlson Motorsports) was fifth, Andrew Lieders (Lieders Racing) was sixth and Marcus Johansson (Carlson Motorsports) was eighth.

Kody Kamm (Hentges Racing) finished 12th in Pro Lite 1, but came back to win the Pro Lite 2 final while Lieders was fifth, Carlson was eighth and Brett Nastala (Redline Racing) was 10th.

In the weekend’s two Sport-class finals, Polaris racers grabbed three of six podium spots, led by Mike Pilotte, who won both the Sport 1 and Sport 2 finals.

Polaris racers took six of the top 10 spots in Sport 1 as Luke Wollenberg (BLR Motorsports) took third, JB Dennis (Team OTSSF/Advanced Motorsports) took sixth, Edward Bandel (Team Southside Polaris) was seventh, Espen Kjellmann (Kjellmann Racing) was eighth and David Fradette (Bristow’s Racing) was 10th. Andrew Lindholm (Lindholm Racing) took 12th and Trevor Leighton (Leighton Motorsports) finished 13th.

Polaris racer Nickolas Lorenz (Lorenz Racing) won the Junior Novice 10-13 final and Jordan Wolfe (Wolfe Racing) finished third.

The next ISOC race will be run Dec. 9-11 at Blackjack Resort near Ironwood, Michigan.

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Save $50 On Annual Permit This Week!

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Save $50 On Annual Permit This Week!

Snowmobilers that buy their 2012 Seasonal Snowmobile Trail Permit for use on OFSC trails in Ontario, Canada on or before Thursday, December 1 can save $50 this week. After that, the regular permit fee is $250.

Under Ontario law, a Snowmobile Trail Permit is required for a recreational sled to enter, access or ride any trail operated by the non-profit Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC).

With a valid Snowmobile Trail Permit, a rider can use any part of the OFSC’s 34,000 kilometres of marked, mapped and maintained trails at any time during the winter months when they are available for snowmobiling.

Buying a Snowmobile Trail Permit also supports the community-based snowmobile club where the permit was purchased, enabling club volunteers to keep their trails available for the enjoyment of local residents and visiting riders.

In addition, the OFSC distributes revenues from permit sales across Ontario so that clubs with a lower population base or long trail distances through remote areas have the necessary funding to operate.

This OFSC “User Pay” system has been in place for almost 50 years and supports the world’s largest recreational trail network. As the primary funding for the cost of trail operations that typically runs about $20 million each winter, the Snowmobile Trail Permit ensures that snowmobilers pay their own way for the trails they ride.

Snowmobile Trail Permits can be obtained from any OFSC snowmobile club or online at www.ofsc.on.ca.

With 229 community based clubs and 168,000 family members, 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. Its 34,262-kilometre provincial network of organized snowmobile trails connects Ontario communities, providing responsible riding experiences that are safe, enjoyable, and environmentally sustainable.

‘CAN YOU HANG WINNER’ IS ONE HAPPY DUDE

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‘CAN YOU HANG WINNER’ IS ONE HAPPY DUDE

Scott Ashlaw (left), grand prize winner of last season’s Can You Hang contest just picked up his brand-spanking new 2012 Polaris Switchback Assault at Ingles Performance this week.

‘Can You Hang’ was presented in co-operation with Polaris and its celebrity freerider, the legendary Chris Burandt.

The contest grand prize was an all expense paid trip to Burandt’s Back Country Lodge in Colorado. The winner, Scott Ashlaw from New York made the trip with SnowTrax Television’s Luke and AJ Lester late last winter and enjoyed being schooled by Burandt – one of the sport’s best and nicest extreme riders.

Icing on the cake for Ashlaw was the surprise awarding of a brand new 2012 Switchback Assault while riding with the crew at Burandt’s lodge.

See the absolute shock on Ashlaw’s face when Luke informs him he gets a brand new replica of one of the sleds they where riding in the mountains in the first episode of SnowTrax Television airing in December.

Stay tuned to snowtraxtv.com for schedule updates and “Like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/snowtraxtv!

NEW DRIFT SNOWMOBILE OIL

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NEW DRIFT SNOWMOBILE OIL

Synthetic Blend for all Engines with Exhaust Valves

Engineered for all 2-cycle snowmobile engines equipped with exhaust and power-valves, the new DRIFT Synthetic Blend 2-Cycle Snowmobile Oil from DRIFT Racing is a premium alternative for use when OEM oil isn’t an option.

The premium formulation of synthetic and mineral base stocks with special additives protects against varnish and deposit accumulation, keeping exhaust and power valves clean.

Recommended for use in all operating conditions, DRIFT oil is optimized for cold-starting performance while delivering excellent lubricity and wear protection.

For snowmobile engines not equipped with exhaust valves, DRIFT 2-Cycle Oil is formulated with premium mineral base stocks and proven additives that deliver excellent lubricity, wear protection and protection against rust and corrosion during periods of non-use.

DRIFT Synthetic Oil is available in quart and gallon containers with an MSRP of $8.99 U.S./$9.99 Canada (quart) and $34.99 U.S./$39.99 Canada (gallon).

Available now at North American powersports dealers and other retail establishements.

About DRIFT – DRIFT, based in Plymouth, Minn., designs, produces and sells high-performance gear for snowmobile and motorsports enthusiasts. DRIFT gear is available at powersports dealerships throughout North America. For more information about DRIFT products, go to driftracing.com.

Take a Friend Snowmobiling Contest

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The members of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association – Arctic Cat, BRP. Polaris, and Yamaha – are pleased to announce the Take a Friend Snowmobiling Contest for 2012. 

A cash prize of $5,000.00 will be awarded to the TOP WINNING Associations/Federations in the United States and Canada.  Only member organizations of ACSA and CCSO are eligible to win. 

The contest event CAN be held between January 1, 2012 and March 31, 2012.  Contest entry forms are available on the www.GoSnowmobiling.org web site.
 
The event is designed to encourage snowmobile clubs and associations to enhance and expand their partnerships with Chambers of Commerce, Visitors and Convention Bureaus, Snowmobile Dealers, and all businesses related to the snowmobile community.
 
In addition, clubs and associations/federations are encouraged to partner with the local print media, radio stations and Television stations in promoting their Go Snowmobiling event.
 
This is the first annual Go Snowmobiling Campaign contest being sponsored by the manufacturers who hope to encourage snowmobilers to take their non-snowmobiling friends out snowmobiling.
 
Research has shown the vast majority of non-snowmobilers WHO live in the snow-belt are interested in going snowmobiling. 

When asked to rate their interest on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being highest level of interest), non-snowmobilers rate their interest a 9. 

Research and surveys have shown us that non-snowmobilers are like snowmobilers in many ways; they see snowmobiling as a great way to (a) enjoy the scenery; (b) get outdoors and have fun with family and friends; (c) go to unique places and see amazing scenery; (d) have fun in the winter outdoors and be able to go home tired and ready for a good night sleep.
 
We encourage everybody to participate in the event.  If you would like additional information on the campaign and/or a copy of the contest entry form, please visit the Gosnowmobiling.org web site.  Any additional questions can be directed to the ISMA Office.
 
Thank you and we look forward to a great snowmobiling winter.

WILL YAMAHA SHIFT TO DOMESTIC PRODUCTION?

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WILL YAMAHA SHIFT TO DOMESTIC PRODUCTION?

Yamaha has made some subtle tweaks to its sleds for MY 2012 however no one is calling this year’s lineup “revolutionary” at this time in history.

We think Yamaha’s focus has to be on manufacturing snowmobiles here on domestic soil in the next two years.

Obviously the company’s ATV and other powersports divisions have been making bold moves bringing production to North America, particularly since the devastating Tsunami of 2011 stripped Japan of a sizable portion of its power generation capability – foundational for maintaining the country’s manufacturing base.

If Yamaha built sleds here we believe it could make progress aligning its MSRP’s with the competition.

Also, it may be time for some out-of-the-box thinking at Yamaha. Here’s a thought: Why not slide the Phazer’s techy twin-cam 500cc 4-stroke into a stripped down Vector chassis?

If the company used one platform, as does Polaris, Arctic Cat and Ski-Doo, instead of three completely different platforms for four models, wouldn’t savings be realized?

SKI-DOO 600 RS RACER

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SKI-DOO 600 RS RACER

Is This A Prelude To The E-TEC II?

Moments after Hay Days concluded this past September, Ski-Doo sent out a Press Release on its vastly updated MX-ZX 600 RS limited-build Sno-X and terrain weapon.

There’s news here we believe has significant implications for production Ski-Doo XPs. First, the RS gets what amounts to a completely new mill.

There are new cases, a new crank with a “patented” design and new cylinders producing as much as six additional horsepower. That’s significant.

Here’s what we know from years of watching the OEMs: No manufacturer will tool an all-new engine solely for use in 300 limited build racing snowmobiles. This engine may contain the subtle tweaks necessary for the move to the rumored E-TEC II system we’ve already mentioned.

Last year’s RS debuted Ski-Doo’s rMotion skid, code named “PCX” until the limited release rMotion had the sheets pulled off in February. The 2012 RS uses the rMotion with updated race calibration for its shocks and springs.

The biggest piece of info here may very well be the new front end hanging off the RS. Interestingly, the MY2012 RS uses taller spindles (Hmm. Where have we seen taller spindles lately?) and a new steering post and upper A-arm producing a steeper caster angle.

There’s no doubt the XP platform with rMotion out back is near its limit with the current RAS double A-arm IFS used on production XPs.

Could this tweaked RS IFS be destined for the anticipated, updated 2013 XP?

BRP BASE LAYERS KEEP OUT THE COLD

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BRP has updated its base layer line of winter wear to offer everyone the right clothing for their style of riding, from an ultra active mountain rider to the long distance touring rider.

There’s plenty of talk about layering clothing and the advantages offered to everyone that enjoys the outdoors in winter.

Snowmobilers are at the leading edge of this trend and realize they need to stay both warm and dry to be comfortable, so they parted ways with cotton long johns and blue jeans as base and mid layers.

BRP has examined today’s advanced fabrics to offer what a winter enthusiast needs, moisture wicking ability and thermal insulation to fit their activity.

The new BRP base layers are offered in three segments to fit the wide spectrum of riders and temperatures, from spring mountain riding to cold January mornings; the Active Base Layer is geared toward the Mountain and Race segment of riders, the Ultralight Base Layer towards Recreational riders and the Thermal Base Layer fits the Touring style rider.

These base layers combine with a mid layer of fleece wear, like the Technical Fleece shirt and pants, and an outer shell, like the Helium or X-Team race jacket, matched to climate and riding style, to give a rider the most comfortable experience possible.

THERMAL BASE LAYER

The Thermal Base Layer is constructed of high filament polyester with slight brushing for a soft feel and Spandex for easy movement.

Ideal for the touring rider and those experiencing the coldest climate conditions. Available in three men’s and two women’s colors for the tops, with Charcoal Grey for both bottoms.

Top $64.99 US/$79.99 CAD
Bottom $49.99 US/$59.99 CAD

ULTRALIGHT BASE LAYER

Ultralight Base Layers use a combination of polyester and coconut fiber for construction. The coconut fiber promotes evaporative cooling and absorbs odor while moving perspiration out and trapping warmth in. Spandex and mesh panels in key areas allow easier movement and promote faster drying and better ventilation.

This mid-weight base layer is ideal for most trail riders that vary their riding throughout the day. Available in Charcoal Grey only for both men and women.

Top $39.99 US/$49.99 CAD
Bottom $29.99 US/$34.99 CAD

ACTIVE BASE LAYER

The Active Base Layer is compression fit for added comfort and enhanced with X-Static in the fiber to thermodynamically regulate body temperature. Permanently treated for antibacterial performance, the Active garments also feature silver woven into the fibers to eliminate odor. Extra panels in specific areas help improve ventilation and promote faster drying. Available in black only for both men and women.

Top $59.99 US/$69.99 CAD
Bottom $54.99 US/$64.99 CAD

Complete details on these items and all Ski-Doo clothing available at store.ski-doo.com or your local Ski-Doo dealer.

Race Team Takes Grassroots Racing To The Top

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Stud Boy Traction (Ravenna, MI), Goodwin Performance (Zion, IL) and DOOTalk, LLC (Churchville, NY) are excited to announce the Stud Boy Traction/Goodwin Performance/DOOTalk.com Race Team.

Zach Pattyn will be leading the charge in the Pro classes in the ISOC National Series followed by his brother Nick Pattyn and Casey Boylan in the Pro-Lite (semi-pro) classes.

Jake Angove will fill the Sport class, and Josh Zelinski and Tom White will be running the Vet classes in both the ISOC National and Regional circuits.

Ron Pattyn (Stud Boy Traction), Greg Goodwin and Tom White will function as crew chiefs for the team and they will work closely with Jason Koskela (TEAM Industries) and the other sponsors to make the machines perform at their highest level.

“We have put together a very talented, passionate and hard working group of racers and technicians. As a team we plan to make a mark on the race track as well as give back a tremendous amount of value to our sponsors. Since a huge part of our sponsorship comes from DOOTalk members, we have some great giveaways planned as well as being there to provide technical information to site members and race team supporters. This is going to be a great year!” said Stud Boy’s Ron Pattyn.

The team is also excited to be supporting fellow team member, Garrett Goodwin and the Stay Strong 333 program, as he recovers from a spinal cord injury this past summer.

Ron spoke for the whole team when he said: “We are honored to have Garrett on our team. He is a role model for ANY athlete and we will put him to great use on race weekends.”

DOOTalk.com’s Member Sponsored Racing program is the only Forum Based racing program in the industry, where site members purchase ‘laps’ to support the race team. Stud Boy Traction has always been a family oriented grassroots racing team. With Stud Boy Traction, Goodwin Performance and DOOTalk.com joining forces for the 2011-2012 racing season, this grassroots racing team has the makings to shake things up at the top levels of ISOC racing. The Stud Boy Traction/Goodwin Performance/DOOTalk.com Race Team is sponsored by: Ski- Doo, Nelson’s Speed Shop, Fox Shox, C&A Pro, Team Industries, Rox SpeedFX, SSI Decals, Fly, Powermadd, Scott, SledBrite, ODI Grips, HCP Designs, TekRider, Dragon Race Fuels, DP Brakes, Ipone, Camoplast, Grand Rapids Truck Center, and the members of DOOTalk.com.

Visit www.dootalk.com/raceteam.php

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