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Martin Takes Lead In Pro Open After Western Nation

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Polaris snocross racer Ross Martin (Judnick Motorsports) used a second-place finish in Pro Open at the ISOC Western Nationals to leapfrog into the points lead after the season’s first three events. Robbie Malinoski (Amsoil/Air Force/Makita) also reached the podium in Pro Open and is currently third in points.

Polaris racer Mike Bauer (Judnick Motorsports) won Semi-Pro Super Stock 1 at the event held January 9 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah, and is first in class points, followed by seven other Polaris racers in the top 11. Bauer has won all three races so far this season.

PRO OPEN: Ross Martin Surges to the Points Lead

Ross Martin headed to Utah second in Pro Open points, eight points behind the leader. He ran strong in the competitive, action-packed final on the stadium circuit to finish second, which boosted him to first in points by three points.

Malinoski finished third in the final to strengthen his grip on third place in the points standings. Levi LaVallee (Team LaVallee) is sixth in points after the Utah event, Brett Bender (Hentges Racing) is in seventh, Andrew Johnstad (AMSOIL/Air Force/Makita) is 11th and Matt Judnick (Judnick Motorsports) is 13th.

Four Polaris racers finished in the top 10 in the Pro Super Stock final, led by Martin, who finished fifth and dropped one spot to fifth in class points. LaVallee finished sixth, Malinoski was ninth and Johnstad was 11th. LaVallee (seventh), Malinoski (eighth) and Judnick (ninth) join Martin in the top 10 in class points.

Semi-Pro: Bauer Sets the Pace

Mike Bauer remained unbeaten this season in Semi-Pro Super Stock 1, winning his third-straight race to give himself a 10-point cushion as the points leader.

A parade of seven more Polaris racers finished in the top 10 in Semi-Pro Super Stock 1 at Sandy. They were: Chris Kafka (Team LaVallee) in third, Andrew Lieders (Lieders Racing) in fourth, Derek Ellis (Star Performance) in fifth, Joe Fallen (Scheuring Speed Sports) in sixth, Kyle Fiebelkorn (Star Performance) in eighth, Matt Bristow (Bristow’s Racing) in ninth and Colby Crapo (Leighton Motorsports) in 10th. All of them are in the top 11 in class points.

Andrew Lieders won the Semi-Pro Super Stock 2 final, and was joined in the top 10 by Crapo in fourth, Bauer in sixth, Fallen in eighth and Kafka in 10th.

In racing sanctioned by the host association, Mountain West Racing (MWR), James Johnstad won both Semi-Pro Open and Super Stock and Justin Ochsner (Bristow’s Racing) finished second in Open. In Super Stock, Trevor Leighton (Leighton Motorsports) was second and Ochsner was third for an all-Polaris podium.

Pro Women’s Super Stock was not run in Idaho. Polaris racer Kylie Abrahamson (Abe Racing) leads the class in points after two races, and Nikiya Adomatis (Colorado Sledstyle) is third in points.

The next race on the ISOC schedule is the Air Force National, scheduled for January 22-23, at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota.

BEST SNOWMOBILE FLICK EVER

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BEST SNOWMOBILE FLICK EVER

If you’re a fan of snowmobiling films of any kind – heck, if you’re a snowmobiler in any capacity whatsoever, you absolutely must check out Fourc4st presented by Highmark Films.

Fourc4st is a behind the scenes look at snowcross, hillclimbing and big mountain and freeriding featuring such moguls as Chris Burandt, Brett Turcotte, the Tapio Brothers and many more.

This film is absolutely awesome and a cinematic work of brilliance by die-hard snowmobile enthusiast and gifted Director Jorli Ricker that captures the excitement and thrill all snowmobilers feel when the pistons start firing and the track starts grabbing white.

The entire industry and the snowmobiling community as a whole must support Jorli Ricker and his pursuits. Believe me, you want him to make another film and by the first throttle squeeze; you’ll see why.

Seriously go out and buy this DVD – don’t rent or borrow, lay down your hard earned cash and pick up your very own copy of Fourc4st. You won’t be sorry.

Visit www.highmarkfilms.com to grab your copy.

Trail Updates for Two Popular Ontario Regions

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**ANNOUNCEMENT**

Muskoka: Despite some rumours to the contrary, snowmobile trails in Ontario’s Muskoka region will be open this winter.

Although a few disgruntled landowners have closed a handful of trails, most property owners are continuing to welcome snowmobile trails and local clubs have developed re-routes around any closed sections.

Bancroft/Mazinaw: Just as they were set to open, a recent ice storm has temporarily made a few trails in the Bancroft and Mazinaw areas impassable.

Club volunteers are working hard to clear downed trees and debris, but advise riders to check the trail status reports at wwww.ofsc.on.ca for futher updates.

OFSC Declares Zero Alcohol

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International Snowmobile Safety Week, January 10 to 16

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) wants all sledders to ride alcohol-free. On the occasion of International Snowmobile Safety Week, January 11 to 16, the OFSC announces its new Zero Alcohol Campaign, which urges every snowmobiler to take personal responsibility for choosing to be 100% alcohol-free prior to going snowmobiling or during any ride.

Zero Alcohol is especially timely for Ontario snowmobilers given the increased likelihood of automatic licence suspensions on the trail with new enforcement of the .05 to .08 warn range.

“Zero Alcohol is primarily a peer-pressure campaign. Most snowmobilers ride responsibly and alcohol-free, and return home safely after every ride,” said Eric Sanuter, OFSC safety manager. “Our Zero Alcohol position recognizes and supports this existing behaviour and formalizes a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level of .00% while riding as a clear and acceptable choice for the entire snowmobiling community.”

According to incident data, alcohol consumption is a major contributor to many snowmobiling tragedies. Thus, the OFSC also strongly encourages every snowmobiler to commit to riding only with companions who practice Zero Alcohol as part of their own regular safe riding habit.

Although Zero Alcohol is not a legal requirement, the OFSC points out that unlike driving an automobile on engineered roads, snowmobiling is an off road activity that occurs in an unpredictable and uncontrollable natural setting. Consequently, operating a snowmobile requires peak concentration and reaction at all times and even a small amount of alcohol can cause tragedy.

Studies show that impairment starts from the first drink and that a person with a BAC level of .08%, is 11 times more likely to get killed while driving a car than at .00% BAC. When applied to operating a snow machine, these facts alone make Zero Alcohol the smart choice for safer snowmobiling.

No Ice is Safe…Despite What They May Say!

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“They say the ice is safe.” That’s the mysterious rumour often circulated at this time of year among the outdoor fraternity; no one knows who “they” are or where their misinformation started. But in the early weeks of every winter, a few outdoor enthusiasts take it as gospel and have close calls or pay with their lives, as occurred this past weekend in central Ontario. Consequently, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) reminds everyone yet again that no ice can be considered 100% safe for travel by any motorized recreational vehicles or trucks, especially at this time of year.

To avoid ice risks, the OFSC recommends that snowmobilers ride open, land-based, OFSC trails whenever possible. OFSC clubs provide many trails that avoid water crossings altogether and also provide many bridges and culverts to pass over known water safely.

If you do make the personal choice to travel on ice by snowmobile, wait until a marked stake line is in place and cross only when you can follow it from shore to shore, without stopping on the ice. While ice crossing is never a sure thing, snowmobilers can also reduce their risk by:

• Never travelling on ice because “they” say it is safe.
• Understanding that ice conditions may vary from day to day, from hour to hour and from place to place.
• Checking ice thickness before riding onto any frozen water. At least 15 centimetres (6 inches) of clear, hard ice is needed to support one snowmobile.
• Never travelling on ice alone, at night or after consuming alcohol.
• Avoiding slushy ice, untracked ice, or ice near moving water.
• Staying off ice early or late in the season or after any sudden and pronounced melt, thaw or rain.
• Wearing a buoyant snowmobile suit and carrying ice picks.

Remember, you always enter ice at your own risk; neither the OFSC nor its member clubs accept any responsibility or liability for ice crossings or variations in ice conditions.

Snowmobilers Invest $2.4 M into Winter Tourism

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The Ontario Federation of Snowmobiling Clubs is making a $2.4 million winter tourism investment by strengthening its provincial grooming fleet. Through its Industrial Groomer Program, this OFSC investment from permit sales revenues is for 22 capital equipment projects. They will significantly improve the snowmobile trails that generate $1.2 billion in economic activity for the province each winter.

The placement of new or upgraded grooming equipment in many key areas of the province will enhance the capability of local snowmobile clubs to resurface their trails more consistently and effectively. The average cost of a new groomer unit runs from $190,000 to $225,000, depending on make and options.

“Our goal is to get as many of these units on the snow as possible this winter, while the rest will be available for the 2011 season,” commented Mike Farr, OFSC trails programs manager. “Snowmobilers should be pleased to see their permit dollars at work in this very tangible way.”

For the 2010 season, OFSC clubs are operating 339 pieces of heavy industrial equipment presently valued at over $22 million. Last winter, OFSC clubs groomed 102,394 hours and purchased 1.2 million litres of fuel for their grooming operations. The annual cost per kilometre to operate the OFSC’s almost 40,000 kilometres of snowmobile trails is estimated at $496 or about $20 million for the entire provincial system.

This recent $2.4 million OFSC groomer investment complements the previously announced $4.1 million funding made possible by Canada’s Economic Action Plan for trail infrastructure improvements that the OFSC and its clubs are currently utilizing to enhance winter tourism in Ontario.

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is non-profit organization dedicated to providing strong leadership and support to member clubs and volunteers, to establishing and maintaining quality snowmobile trails which are used in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, and to furthering the enjoyment of organized snowmobiling.

TEAM ARCTIC CRUSHES GRAFTON CROSS-COUNTRY

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Cory Davis Sweeps Pro; Sno Pro 500 Undefeated in Debut

By the looks of it, 2010 will be a mighty fine year for Team Arctic. At the first USCC cross-country race of the season in Grafton, ND, Team Arctic delivered one of the most stunning performances of the past decade, winning 11 of 15 classes, including Cory Davis sweep of the Pro classes.

A winner at the USCC race in Munising, Mich., last season, Davis once again took advantage of a break in the National snocross season to focus on his family’s forte: cross-country. The result was the perfect blend of speed and conditioning, with Davis putting time into his rivals on each of the four laps of the Pro 600 class for a clear victory.

Davis’s Team Arctic/Christian Bros. Racing teammates Ryan Simons, D.J. Ekre and Brian Dick slotted into third, fourth and sixth. Add the strong rides by Chad Lian and Brian Carey, and Team Arctic notched six of the top-10.

“In 20 years of watching Team Arctic cross-country success, this ranks as one of the all-time great performances,” said Mike Kloety, Race Manager. “Better yet, Grafton was also the debut of our Sno Pro 500, which proved even better than we expected.”

How successful was the new Sno Pro 500 in its first cross-country? Bryce Buchanan led a Team Arctic sweep of the top-nine in Expert 85; Chris Klie led a top-14 sweep of Sport 85 and C.J. VandePutte led a top-8 sweep of Jr. 14-17, all aboard Sno Pro 500s. Just as impressive, Buchanan and second-place finisher Dave Dirkman clocked times aboard their Sno Pro 500s that would have won the Semi Pro 600 class!

“The Sno Pro 500 has transformed the 85-hp classes this year,” said Pat Mach, Race Director for USCC. “The sleds are easy to race for all abilities and are manageable, which brought new racers to the circuit and helped make our largest-ever event.”

“Even better, there were 10 guys in the Sport 85 class that finished within one minute of fourth place. The racing was so close and enjoyable that most of these guys laughed and shared stories with each other post-race. That’s what cross-country is all about.”

While Team Arctic cross-country racers were crushing the Grafton course, the snocross contingent delivered a nine-win weekend at the ISOC Regional race at ERX Motorpark in Elk River, Minn. Factory Arctic Cat racers Dan Ebert and Cody Thomsen won a Pro class each; Andrew Carlson took Semi Pro Open, Britt Anderson won Sport Women and Tyler Riewer won Sport Stock, putting Arctic Cat on top of all race categories.

IS THERE A NEW YAMAHA GENESIS?

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After riding the “mystery Yamaha” last week, the Supertrax crew has been trying to guesstimate what’s under the hood. Our imaginations have been running wild and one thing we can’t overlook is the uncanny smoothness of what we think is a new 4-cylinder snowmobile engine in that particular sled.

Our guessing goes over to the GP road race Yamaha ridden by world champion Valentino Rossi. His GP bike uses a unique engine built by Yamaha called the “Cross-Plane”. Huh? Never heard of it? Kevin Ash of ashonbikes.com explains it this way:

“A conventional four-cylinder engine has its crankpins all in the same plane – a flat-plane crank – with the two inner ones 180 degrees from the two outer ones. The inner two pistons move up and down together, and so do the two outer ones, and it’s this particular configuration that generates inertial torque. This is independent of the main torque output generated by the combustion and cylinder pressure and happens entirely because of the crank layout.

On a flat-plane engine (like the Apex Genesis), the pistons are traveling at high speed when they’re half way along their cylinders, and at this point they have a lot of kinetic energy. Yet 90 degrees of crankshaft rotation later, all four pistons are stationary, two at the top, two at the bottom. Their kinetic energy has been transferred to the crankshaft, which was responsible for slowing the pistons down. Another 90 degrees on and the pistons are back up to maximum speed, accelerated by the crank which has returned some energy to them and in turn, it’s slowed down again.

On Yamaha’s cross-plane crankshaft, these fluctuations are all but eliminated. In this layout the crankpins are distributed at 90 degrees to each other around the crankshaft (in two planes which form a cross when viewed on end). So as one piston is slowing down and losing energy to the crank, another is speeding up and taking the same amount back. At no point do all the pistons stop together, as they do on a flat-plane crank. Instead the energy flow is evened out and the rotation of the crank is much smoother.”

First Impression: Something Very New From Yamaha

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First Impression: Something Very New From Yamaha

Here’s the deal. We’re sworn to secrecy… sort of. Actually, we can tell you we rode a completely new Yamaha over the Christmas break but as of this writing we cannot publish any pictures or disclose technical details… yeah right, if we had any.

The reason: We didn’t really see it – even though we rode it and the staff present for our 140 mile tour patently refused to answer any specific questions about it, beyond verifying it was painted red.

Of course those who follow Yamaha’s product carefully will no doubt be able to fill in some blanks, just as we did. While we came away impressed and have pretty solid hunches we know what’s going on here, nothing is etched in stone because the Yamaha brain-trust will simply deny this ever happened.

Our impressions are pretty significant after a minus 15C all-day pull to Whitney, Ontario on some of the sweetest, freshly groomed, table-top smooth trails we’ve seen in years.

The sled steers easier and offers more intuitive feedback through the handlebars than any snowmobile, particularly any Yamaha, we’ve ridden to date.

Inside ski-lift, something Yamahas have struggled with, is markedly decreased and we suspect what looked like a new ski profile combined with the aforementioned light and responsive steering feel are reducing this unwanted trait in a pretty dramatic way.

The sled lays down power in the typical Yamaha 4-stroke linear way but there’s something different here.

The engine is buttery… no, velvety smooth beyond any 4-stroke engine we’ve plied to date. How many holes does it have? Dunno for sure, but we think maybe four.

Rider ergonomics are much improved with a taller, more upright rider-forward seating perch that immediately improved comfort and control allowing the pilot to easily perform gymnastics in twisties or make sitting-to-standing transitions through trail junk.

Ride quality is consistent with what Yamaha has become legendary for – exceptional. That’s because the monoshock skid looks pretty much the same as what we’ve come to know and love here at Supertrax.

Trail trash, craters, and jigglers are erased completely with this set-up. We also felt traction – particularly when exiting turns or pulling away from rest was better than any previous 121-inch Yamaha. Hmm, wonder why?

We’ll have more on this new Yamaha later this month – including some pics we were allowed to take but had to surrender when the Yama-staffers demanded a body cavity search after the ride.

Thankfully, after they found them they didn’t want to keep them. We will put them up for your viewing pleasure soon.

Yes, most definitely, stay tuned.

CAT BLASTS BREW CITY WITH FOUR WINS

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Victory in Three Classes at ISOC’s Milwaukee Mile National

Round two of the ISOC National Snocross season brought Team Arctic to the famed Milwaukee Mile and a crowd estimated at 15,000.

The team responded with historic wins of their own, taking Pro classes, Semi Pro Stock and Jr. 14-15, as well as top finishes in all classes.

“Team Arctic has a long and storied tradition at the Milwaukee Mile, going all the way back to Dave Thompson’s historic oval win in 1973,” said Mike Kloety, Team Arctic Race Manager. “To return here and win four classes was a highlight for our team and our fans.”

Team Arctic/Monster Energy phenom Tucker Hibbert continued his unbeaten march in the Pro classes, thrilling race fans with come-from-behind wins and his nearly flawless combination of speed and talent. The victories marked career wins #49 and #50 for Hibbert.

As was the case the week prior at Duluth, Team Arctic/Christian Bros. Racing stalwart Garth Kaufman shrugged off a poor start in the Pro Stock final, picked off racers on every lap and put himself into third place with the most exciting run of the weekend.

For the first time in his young career, Team Arctic/Christian Bros. Racing’s Logan Christian scored victory in the Semi Pro class, winning the Stock #2 final after a tough battle with Factory Team Arctic’s Cody Thomsen and Kyle Pallin.

Christian also took third in the Semi Pro Open which, combined with his finishes the week prior, put him and Thomsen on a path towards the season point championships. Likewise, Pallin’s second place in both Semi Pro Stock classes underscores his consistency, and the strong likelihood he’ll stand atop the podium yet this season.

“We’re two races into the season and already we’re in a great position for our championship hopes in Pro, Semi Pro and the Sport classes,” said Kloety. “Our Sno Pro 600 is practically bulletproof, our racers are on top and we head into the holiday break with no significant injuries.”

The next race in the ISOC National Snocross Series is Jan. 8-9 in Sandy, Utah. Go to www.isocracing.com for more information.

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