The final 3 names have been drawn for the Polaris parts, gear and accessories giveaway.

Congratulations to:

1. Justin LaRoche
2. Brad Garland
3. Dean Lebrini

These 3 winners will receive a $100 gift certificate for Polaris parts, gear and accessories!

Many thanks to all participants.

By: Mark “Motorhead” Lester

It’s been an amazing start to the winter in just about every area of the North American snowbelt – in particular in areas where snowmobiles are used on trails.

As a result of an abundance of snow, early grooming and lots of sleds on the trails we’ve been inundated with riders complaining about darting and unpredictable steering feedback. Inevitably the “biggee” comes up – “How can I eliminate or at least reduce inside ski lift?”

Truthfully, the dynamics that create inside ski-lift – essentially vehicle center of gravity (CG) and roll centre cannot be altered or changed in any meaningful way to either reduce or control inside ski lift.

The way the sled is built is the way it’s built. You could lose some weight – that might help. However, there is a way to make inside ski lift manageable and to eliminate – I mean eradicate – annoying darting and hunting on trails. Let me talk about the issues sled by sled.

The sleds with the most profound darting issues on the trails we’ve ridden thus far this year are the Yamaha Nytro and the Ski-Doo XP’s – keeping in mind we’ve had lots of snow and the trails are not really hardpack except for a few hours after grooming and freezing. Conditions this year – where we ride – are not at all like last season.

Check out these four features discussing what we learned about our fleet so far.

– WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT OUR POLARIS IQ
– WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT OUR YAMAHA
– WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT OUR SKI-DOO XP
– WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT OUR ARCTIC CAT F

Press Release –

Fox Factory, Inc. (D/B/A FOX Racing Shox) announced today that on January 4, 2008 it consummated a transaction in which Compass Diversified Holdings (“CODI”) purchased a majority interest in FOX.

Commenting on the transaction, company founder Bob Fox, who will remain Chief Executive Officer, said “For over thirty years Fox Racing Shox has been devoted to fulfilling the performance needs of our customers. Over the last several years FOX has experienced unprecedented growth, and we now look forward to being partnered with Compass for the next chapter in our Company’s history. Being a successful, healthy company, FOX had the luxury of being able to carefully search out and select the best partner for this transition. The financial strength and resources Compass provides will enable FOX to continue our strong growth and leadership in all of our markets. Importantly, the Compass vision provides a transition that will be seamless and virtually invisible to all concerned – including customers, vendors, and employees.”

Bob Fox will retain significant ownership in FOX – an ownership now shared with other senior managers. “It’s been a wonderful and exhilarating ride to see the company I started in my friend’s garage grow to sales of over $100-million. I am proud of what we’ve done so far and know FOX will be a stronger company going forward than I alone had the resources to provide for,” he stated. Joe Massoud, CODI’s Chief Executive Officer, commented “FOX is a strong addition to CODI. This company possesses the critical characteristics we look for in all of our businesses, including market leadership and proven management. Bob Fox and the Company’s senior management team have driven growth by providing innovative suspension products for over three decades and we look forward to working with them to continue and accelerate this growth.”

On a personal note, Bob Fox added: “I particularly look forward to the freedom this will provide me to again devote much of my time and energy doing the things – design, engineering, and innovation – that I love the most. A rich backlog of exciting, innovative concepts have been building up over the last few years, and I can hardly wait to start working on them with our engineering team.”

Since 1974 FOX Racing Shox has designed and manufactured the finest suspension products for Motorcycles, Mountain Bikes, ATV’s, Snowmobiles and Off-Road racing vehicles. World Headquarters are in Santa Cruz County, CA with its Off-Road Division in Santee, CA. FOX Racing Shox distributes its products in more than 40 countries.

**ANNOUNCEMENT**

With the expiry of its membership magazine contract on May 31, 2008, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) invited publishers to submit propositions through a detailed request for proposal process.

A number of proposals were submitted and reviewed by the OFSC with a focus on meeting current and future needs.

Supertrax Publishing’s proposal has been successfully chosen to serve as the official member magazine for the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) commencing with the 2008-2009 snowmobile season.

The proposed partnership opportunities including the exclusive for Ontario “GO Snowmobiling” theme based publication will be beneficial to snowmobilers in Ontario.

Executive Director, Paul Shaughnessy says, “I’m pleased to advise that the OFSC Board of Governors has authorized OFSC representatives to enter into contract negotiations with Supertrax Publishing Inc. to develop an agreement with the intent of launching our inaugural publication in September 2008.”

Shaughnessy goes on to say, “The OFSC is extremely excited about these opportunities and we look forward to a long and lasting partnership.”