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Press Correction From WPSA

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CORRECTION: The February 18th WPSA release from Valcourt erroneously identified Brett Turcotte has having won the Semi-Pro Stock final. Turcotte actually won the Semi-Pro OPEN final. We apologize for any confusion this might have caused. A corrected version of the release follows.

GULLA AND MORGAN NET PRO SNOCROSS VICTORIES AT VALCOURT

Press Release –

TJ Gulla and Blair Morgan won the Pro portions of Sunday’s WPSA PowerSports Snowmobile Tour Ski-Doo Grand Prix de Valcourt. The pair were competing as part of the two-day event being held at the Circuit Yvon Duhamel.

Gulla (No. 44 Pirtek/Polaris) won his first Pro Stock race of the season, and netted his second victory overall this season. DJ Eckstrom (No. 25 AMSOIL/Polaris) broke out of an early-season slump to finish second, ahead of Carl Schubitzke (No. 6 Speedwerx/Arctic Cat). Both recorded their first Pro Stock podium finishes of the season.

Morgan (No. 7c Blair Morgan Racing/Ski-Doo) gave the hometown crowd something to cheer about as he rode Ski-Doo’s newest racing sled to victory in the Pro Open final. The winning run marked the 11-time WPSA titleholder’s first victory of the season. Ross Martin (No. 837 Judnick Motorsports/Polaris) was second, ahead of French Canadian second-year Pro rider Mathieu Morin (No. 27 XPS/Ski-Doo).

Martin continues to hold the lead in both the Pro Open and Pro Stock Riders’ Championship standings.

Chris Kafka (No. 991 Pirtek/Polaris) won his second consecutive Semi-Pro race, taking first in the Semi-Pro Stock final, ahead of Katejun Coonishish (No. 101 Warnert Racing/Ski-Doo) and Mathew Piche (No. 518 Speedwerx/Arctic Cat).

Brett Turcotte (No. 196 Blair Morgan Racing/Ski-Doo) finished first in the Semi-Pro Open final, followed by Andrew Johnstad (No. 255 Avalanche Racing/Polaris) and Dan Ebert (No. 602 Speedwerx/Arctic Cat).

Coonishish continues to hold the lead in the Semi-Pro Open standings, while Ebert holds the top spot in Semi-Pro Stock points.

The next race for the PowerSports Snowmobile Tour, the double national Eagle River Snocross National, is scheduled for this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Eagle River Derby Track in Wisconsin.

So Many Choices

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Question:

I can’t get my mind on what to buy…I love the Crossfire and the Renegade, but people keep telling me that I should not get a 136″ because in the trail it won’t be as fun as a 121 or 128 for the artic cat.

My choice was the crossfire 8, but since I only do deep snow once in a will should I go with the F series or the MXZ.

Response:

Honestly Mathias, our experience has been that there is virtually no downside with a 136 or 128-inch tracked sled.

A few years ago there were some handling compromises with the crossover sleds but I just returned from a 180 mile trip on a 1000 Crossfire and it handles so close to a 121-inch sled it’s not even worth talking about.

The extra flotation of the longer track is a super bonus, too. Go ahead and buy the sled you want – I think you’re going to love it!

Kent Lester

Martin Leads Pro Stock and Open Standings

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Wisconsin native Ross Martin took over the lead in both the Pro Open and Pro Stock Riders’ Championship points, following last weekend’s WPSA PowerSports Snowmobile Tour Ski-Doo Grand Prix de Valcourt.

Martin (No. 827 Judnick Motorsports/Polaris) currently leads the Pro Open standings by 14 markers ahead of TJ Gulla (No. 44 Pirtek/Polaris).

Gulla sits in a dead heat with Martin in the Pro Stock standings, with both riders holding 264 points going into this weekend’s race.

Other points leaders are:

Semi-Pro Open: Katejun Coonishish (No. 101 Team XPS/Ski-Doo)
Semi-Pro Stock: Dan Ebert (No. 602 Speedwerx/Arctic Cat)
Pro Women: Sarah McQuestion (No. 417 AIS Equipment/Ski-Doo)
Pro Veteran: John Anetsberger (No. 434 Burkhardt Racing/Ski-Doo)

The next race for the PowerSports Snowmobile Tour, The Eagle River Snocross National, is scheduled for this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Eagle River Derby Track in Wisconsin.

The double national event will represent rounds 6 and 7 of the 10-race 2006-2007 Tour.

Question About Knock Sensors

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Question:

Where is this the knock sensor located on the ’06 fusion and how do you adjust the sensors?

Edgar

Response:

Thanks for your question.

A knock sensor is a sealed electronic device which is most commonly mounted directly on the cylinder head/coolant cover of a 2-stroke sled engine.

Most often the sensor is bolted on and sometimes is directly under the head of a cylinder bolt.

The sensor must be tightened to the engine so it can “hear” knock – or detonation.

There is no adjustment possible with a knock sensor – it is simply an acquisition device which feeds data to the engine ECU for interpretation.

Motorhead Mark

Making Memories In Chaudiere Appalaches, Quebec

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Making Memories In Chaudiere Appalaches, Quebec

By – Mike Lester

At the end of January my brother and I had a chance to take our wives to one of Quebec’s nicest resorts for winter outdoor enthusiasts – Appalaches Lodge and Spa, located in the Chaudiere Appalaches region.

Recently built on an old ski resort, Appalaches Lodge and Spa breaths new life into the area and celebrates all there is to enjoy outside. The resort is located about an hour and a half from Quebec City and features beautiful log cabin style accommodations with private rooms and a common kitchen and sitting area. Each room is complete with 2 double beds and a private bathroom and a roomy closet for storing riding gear.

Appalaches Lodge and Spa is the place for outdoor enthusiasts. You’ll find dogsledding tours, snowshoeing, an outdoor ice rink and one of the retired ski hills has been transformed into a tubing hill complete with a lift.

Snowmobile rentals are available onsite complete with available gear from head to toe so you can leave directly from the lodge and head out onto the 1,700 miles of available trails. The riding in this region is unforgettable with some of the most majestic scenery we’ve experienced on snowmobile.

The Scandinavian Spa will have you completely relaxed following a rough day of outdoor excitement. Complete with both an outdoor hot tub (the size of a swimming pool) and cold tub, you can enjoy a steam, a sauna or ease your stress in one of the relaxation rooms. Cap this off with an hour long massage and you’ll sleep like a baby that night. We sure did.

The dining area features an upscale cafeteria-style setting. Table service for drinks is available along with an extensive list of wine. After dinner, retire to the wood burning fireplace and strike up a conversation with new friends from all across Canada, the United States and France.

Visit regionmotoneige.com or call 1-888-831-4411 for full details on this snowmobiler’s paradise.

Arctic Cat Leads in New York

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Press Release –

In what is becoming a common refrain on the World PowerSports Association (WPSA) National series, Arctic Cat once again earned the most Pro-class podiums of any manufacturer at an event. This time, Cat men turned the trick at the Verona, New York, National, taking four of the six Pro podium positions.

Tucker Hibbert continued his scorching stretch. In what was his final snocross race of the 2006-07 campaign, Hibbert and his Arctic Cat dominated. The 22-year-old finished first each time he took to the track: He won all three Pro Stock heats before leading every lap of the final and then duplicated that impressive feat in Pro Open. The New York sweep gives Hibbert victories in half of the eight WPSA National finals held thus far in ’06-’07.

“Tucker’s on fire; he’s really on top of his game,” said Arctic Cat Race Manager Russ Ebert. “He just mowed ‘em down this weekend. Sometimes, things just line up perfectly for you. He was ready to rip and his equipment is just excellent.”

Hibbert isn’t the only one with excellent equipment – the entire Arctic Cat team is dialed in right now. That includes Ryan Simons, who – coming off his silver medal in Winter X Games snocross – continued his hot riding with a second.

“The Arctic Cat machine has been superb and the durability is outstanding,” said Ebert. “Honestly, we expected this; our engineering team is great and we knew the Stock vehicle would be very good.”

In Pro Open, five Team Green drivers finished in the top seven and Garth Kaufman landed on the box yet again. The Alta, Wyoming, native now has four podiums on the season. “We’ve had Garth do spring testing for us and I’ve seen his skill,” Ebert said. “He’s worked very hard to improve and it’s showing in his results.”

A limited number of support classes were run in New York. Cory Davis earned his first Semi-Pro top-three of the season by taking third in Semi-Pro Open, and Dan Ebert added a pair of top-five S.P. finishes. The stars of the support classes were the Pallin brothers. Podium fixtures all year, Josh Pallin won Sport Stock and finished fourth in Sport Open, while younger brother Kyle took both Junior 14-15 and Junior 16-17.

“The Pallins are from Ironwood, Michigan, and they’ve raced Cat all their lives,” said Ebert. “I recognized their talent three years ago, and I’ve been impressed with the whole family’s dedication.

“I’m very proud of the work all of our guys have done,” Ebert continued. “We’ve had phenomenal teamwork between our teams and that’s great to see. Our results show what you can achieve when everyone pulls together.”

JUST BACK FROM HALIBURTON & MUSKOKA

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By: Kent Lester

Just returned from a great day’s riding in Haliburton and Muskoka. Left Minden Monday AM and, although really cold (-18C) had great riding conditions up the lakes all the way to Happy Wanderers in Baysville.

Haliburton trails are generally good with decent snow cover but the base is really limited and there are a few places you’ll be scratching through to the dirt. Not much moisture in that white stuff!

Most trails are groomed in the county and the rail line from Fenelon Falls to Haliburton is being groomed regularly. The Peterson North deserves a long look this year. Last August’s tornado has really changed the look of the landscape. Unbelievable carnage but the snow is good!

We took Happy Wanderer’s MSR trails up to Hill & Gully in Port Sydney and those trails are excellent. The grooming (as always) is good and there’s lots of snow all the way across to Dorset.

Algonquin trails are good to fair and grooming is going on there. I hope there was a bit more snow since then because these areas are all getting a ton of traffic. Yup, winter has arrived.

Saw lots of snowmobiles during the 170 mile trip and rode a combo of lakes and trails. Because of the recent deep freeze, there’s plenty of ice on the small and medium sized lakes but keep your eyes open and only go where you know the area. Had a great ride and can’t wait to get up there again.

Visit SnowmobileInOntario.com for more information.

Timmins, Ontario – Red Carpet Treatment

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Timmins, Ontario – Red Carpet Treatment

By: John Arkwright

The vast trail network of Northern Ontario has become a favorite for thousands of avid snowmobilers on both sides of the border. In the James Bay Frontier, there are over 3000 miles (5000 kms) of groomed trails and right smack in the middle is Timmins – the city of White Gold.

The city fathers and the Timmins Snowmobile Club have worked hard to make this one of the most accessible cities you’ll ever visit on a snowmobile. The City Trail completely surrounds Timmins allowing access to restaurants, hotels, dealerships and gas stations.

Signage is abundant and top quality trail mapping is readily available which make getting to your destination a snap.

If you want to spend the bulk of your time here snowmobiling there are several day trips that loop back to the city by night. You can also plan single night stops lead back to Timmins the next day.

Ride out to Foleyet for the day or to Gogama on the fabulous C-trail or head north to Smooth Rock Falls. You’ll need to double back on these trips but, who cares! The trails are awesome and look a lot different on the return trip. Keep in mind, the expanses are vast here and the trails are impeccably groomed.

Also plan an overnight loop to Cochrane on C and TA trail and A111C. Make sure you visit the Polar Bear Habitat and Heritage Village. Both are must-see events.

Timmins is Shania Twain’s home town and while I’ve never met Shania on the trails, I have seen pictures of her on a sled. Lets be real here, she’s from Timmins so she must snowmobile. Ride your sled right up to the doors of the Shania Twain Center to cap off your visit.

You can pile up the miles in Timmins and still be in the hot tub before sunset. If you’re looking for a holiday with a twist, this one absolutely won’t leave you disappointed.

Call 800-461-3766 and visit SnowmobileInOntario.com for more information on this region.

Jetting

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Question:

Love the hints and tips you guys always have. Been reading up on some jetting info and thought, “hey i could ask these guys!!”

I recently bought an 04 800 HO Ski Doo motor and put it in my 06 440 chassis. I have a dynoport pipe and SLP can, along with a cudney billet head, cudney clutch kit, new cudney pistons and rings, v-force 3’s and an Ataac system.

The coldest I will be running is -30 degrees celcius. Altitude 0-2700 With all this aftermarket stuff no-one even ventures a guess at what i should start my jetting at.

I am curious on your thoughts. Pipe (dynoport says IF in CANADA up 2 on the mains) v-force 3’s (seems a few guys have been lean after adding them – so up 1 for them) I have installed 450 mains, 22 pilots, and the skidoo 600ho 3 clip needle on the richest setting. The sled was bogging with 470 mains the other night and just sluggish… but definately safe.. will be doing a couple plug chops with this jetting to see..

I should add that I leaned it out 3 weeks ago (-27 outside) was running all stock jetting (400 mains, 17.5 pilots and stock needles) and had put on 200+ miles varying throttle and temps so thought it was safe… was really snappy and felt awesome! (maybe cause it was lean!)

Thanks for any input.. going on a 250-300km trip this sunday so any input you could give me would be greatly appreciated!

Sheldon

Response:

Thanks for your question.

Honestly, there’s only ONE answer to your question. Start way fat on the main and do WOT checks until you get the right color plugs for the temp. Then, you’ll have a base line and can move either way depending on temp using a Mikuni jetting wheel.

Make sure – with the compression you have gone to that you are always using good premium fuel or the whole deal goes out the window. Now, if this were a race mill for sno-X this wouldn’t be a concern but it will be because it sounds like you are trail riding this engine. Yikes!

For most engines modified to this degree they would be used in the mountains – lots of WOT, little mid-range – or sno-X all WOT and zero mid-range. You have the unenviable task of sorting out the mid-range. This will be problematic and requires a very steady hand.

If I were you and going on a long ride with lots of mid-range throttle application I’d get use to blipping a lot! I’ve seen this kind of thing before and the mid-range is what will squeak your mill – not WOT. Be careful and get the help of an experienced tuner for mid-range stuff.

Even seasoned race mechanics aren’t that good at the mid-stuff simply because they never have to tune for it. Know what I mean?

Good luck,

Motorhead Mark

Apex Snowmobiles Win at USCC Mille Lacs 300

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Apex Snowmobiles Win at USCC Mille Lacs 300

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The Yamaha Apex was the snowmobile to beat in the Pro Open and Semi Pro Open classes of the USCC Mille Lacs 300 in Garrison, Minn. on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 10-11. Only nobody could.

Intrepid Corey Davidson entered the race with his leg still in a cast from a December motocross crash, then scored 2-1 finishes in the two-race format to take the Pro Open overall win on his Davidson Racing Apex RTX.

Teammate Travis Hjelle added to the spoils by winning both legs of the Semi Pro Open event, finishing first overall by just two seconds after 40 miles of racing. He also scored a fine third overall in Semi Pro Stock with 5-3 race finishes over the weekend.

Meanwhile Davidson added a third overall in Pro Stock on a second Apex, also with 5-3 finishes, while Apex-mounted Chad Gueco went 8-7 in Pro Stock to grab seventh place overall.

Apex sleds also scored well in the amateur ranks with Tim Sargent winning Masters 40+ and finishing third in Vet 30+, and Colin Chapman placing second in Amateur.

“I was the only driver in the Pro Open class on a four-stroke, and the Apex really had an advantage in power and top-end speed over the two-strokes,” Davidson said after the event. “Besides the awesome power, it has great engine braking when you’re backing out of it going into the corners. The Apex handled just perfectly all weekend.”

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