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WPSA READIES FOR HISTORIC BRAINERD NATIONAL

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The WPSA PowerSports Snowmobile Tour will make history next weekend when it brings Pro National Snocross racing to Brainerd International Raceway for the first time. The Polaris BIR Championship is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Jan. 12-14, here.

The event, which will feature Pro Stock and Pro Open finals on both Saturday and Sunday, will also feature qualifying Friday, and a full Amateur and Pro-Am show during the weekend. Saturday’s race will be telecast on SPEED on Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. EST, and will re-air on Feb. 7 at 3 a.m. Sunday’s event will be telecast on Feb. 7 at noon EST, followed by the re-air Feb. 15 at 2 p.m.

“Brainerd International Raceway has hosted many notable national racing series during its nearly 40 years of operation, including World Sports Cars, Trans-Am, NHRA drag racing and many others,” said PowerSports Entertainment, Inc. CEO Rick Murphy. “We’re thrilled to add the PowerSports Snowmobile Tour’s National Snocross moniker to that list. We’ve run many successful and exciting regional races here, and we’re looking forward to bringing our brand of National Snocross racing to Brainerd.”

“Brainerd has long been a vacation destination for snowmobile enthusiasts from all over Minnesota and the surrounding states,” said Scott O’Malley, president of PowerSports Entertainment, Inc. “Our snowmaking crews are working double time to get the track prepared and we’re looking forward to an exciting and competitive race weekend.”

The Polaris BIR Championship kicks off Friday, Jan. 12 at 9 a.m. CST with qualifying. Racing gets underway Saturday, with both Pro finals running at 10:30 a.m. and noon. Sunday will feature the Pro finals at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. A full race weekend schedule can be downloaded in PDF format at PowerSportsTour.com.

MORE WET WEIGHTS FOR 2007 SLEDS

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We weighed some of the new sleds and reported on it last month. Since then we’ve added a few more to the list and have come up with some interesting observations.

The first sled we weighed was the Arctic Cat Twin spar F6 and we got a wet weight reading of 591.5 lbs. The second sled weighed was the Polaris IQ 600 CFI. Wet weight registered a feather-like 566.5 lbs. The Ski-Doo REV MXZ 600 SDI came in at a very reasonable 576.5 lbs, wet.

The 600 IQ Polaris continues to impress with its killer power and lightest wet weight. This combo makes it the sled to beat in the 600 class this year.

What Are The Advantages To ACT?

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Question:

I’m looking to upgrade my current sled. I have found two carryover F6 Firecats from 2006. The green one has a traditional gear box plus reverse and the orange one has the new ACT drive.

I’m wondering if there would be any noticeable difference in the two drive systems. I know there’s about a 10 pound weight difference, but are there any other advantages to the ACT?

Bill

Reply:

Thanks for the email!

Either Firecat is a great choice and you pretty much said it all when you noted the 10 pound weight difference. Frankly, we haven’t noticed much difference in the way the planetary drive system works versus the older jackshaft system. It depends what you want on your sled.

If reverse is a big consideration, the older drive system can be pretty easily converted to reverse. If you don’t care about backing up and want the ultimate in low weight, go with the ACT model.

Of course the best scenario would be if you could convert the ACT drive to ACT w/reverse (I don’t know if this is a possibility yet). We’ve sampled the 2007 Cat reverse system (planetary) and it’s the best in the industry, bar none.

Kent Lester

Which Reed Valve System Offers Highest Performance

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Question:

Hey guys, I love your site and mag. I always try to look at your articles on here every couple of days and try to get a magazine every month to keep updated with what’s going on in the biz (most accurate info in the biz today)! I’d go for a subscription but school keeps me pinching pennies but anywho I have a couple of questions for you guys.

I wanted to know which reed valve system would be the best one in regards of overall performance increase: The Boyesen reed valve system or the V Force 3 reed valve system. What advantage does one have over the other?

Also, I was wondering what the advantages were to gutting an airbox and if there are any dissadvantages to doing this.

Oh and one more thing, when school is finished I plan on buying a well used (8600 miles) 1999 RMK 700 (and a subscription from your mag I might add) with new rings, pistons, seals, bearings, and lots of other new parts replaced in 2005, from a friend and was wondering which not so expensive mods would give me some well needed HP (I think its rated hp for that year was something like 115).

It has some clutch work and gearing work to give it more down low snap as well as Carbon Tech reed petals and a boost bottle, and a custom made can too (actually sounds mean). Please give me some input.

From one of your favourite fans,

Chad

Reply:

Thanks for your question(s)!

First, the reed valve replacement issue. Both systems you speak of are good performance improvers and the difference between them – if there is in fact any – would be unquantifiable for even a hard core tuner – unless you used a dyno.

These reed valve systems increase the motor’s ability to “scavenge” – or pump air. That’s the deal in a 2 stroke – move more air, mix fuel in with the air and you make more HP.

This requires more than just reeds to take it to its upper most level and will be the answer to what you could do to the used RMK 700 you are looking at.

If you run big reed cages you are allowing the motor to take in more air. Next step, processing the air internally requires porting. Hog out the transfers, raise and open up the exhaust port. Finally, get rid of the air – install a honking big set of tuned (twin pipes).

This will net you a motor which, in my humble opinion, will drive you nuts. It will be pipey, lose torque (bottom end) and will scream like a wild banshee with a shift RPM increase of more than 1000 revs. How’s that sound?

Personally, I wouldn’t do this to an enemies sled. Install the reeds. They’ll improve low end response. Maybe a fatty single pipe that enhances torque and do the proper jetting to make it work and live. Do stuff that’ll make usable power – not peak power. Tighten up the squish with a shaved stock or aftermarket head.

Or, better yet – here’s a suggestion. Take the extra cha-ching you would spend on copious speed equipment and buy a newer, bigger displacement sled in better condition, with less miles.

At the end of the day, that 700 will only make so much usable HP. Sure, you can twang the thing until it screeches RPM but you’ll end up with a clutching and jetting sensitive annoyance that you’ll hate.

Good luck!

Motorhead Mark

What Does Extra Oil Do For A New Motor?

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Question:

How long should extra oil be added to a motor for break-In? Does extra oil actually displace some of the gas and create a lean condition? Lastly, what does the additional oil do for a new motor?

Thank You

Mike

Reply:

Thanks for your email!

Good question! I’m noticing the OEM’s are talking less about the necessity for “break-in” oil added to the fuel on new 2 strokes these days. No doubt this is at least partially due to the new EPA certification process which monitors actual sleds in the field – from time-to-time.

The concept of adding extra oil is to reduce the piston/cylinder/ring friction created in a “tight” new engine. Essentially the extra oil provides a safety margin as it establishes what is referred to as a wear pattern or as some refer to this as the “seating” of the piston rings.

In any case, a new engine needs to “free-up” a bit by actually scratching (I use this word very carefully) microscopically – the cylinder and the rings. These small scratches are actually good and contribute to a tight seal between the piston and the cylinder.

It usually only takes a short time for this to occur but the most important thing for you to remember is not to squeeze the loud handle for long periods until you’ve got a couple hundred clicks on the odometer. Heat will build up in the rings and cylinder and can create a less than ideal “seal” during break-in.

In today’s electronically controlled world most new 2 strokes have a “built-in” ignition retarding program (Ski-Doo was the first to do this a few years ago) which actually “holds back” the motor from developing full jam – even when you whack it – until a predetermined number of hours has been clocked – usually about 5 hours.

No, the oil will not lean-out your mixture appreciably. Keep in mind – oil flattens gas – it actually reduces octane. Less oil is good. More oil is not so good.

Hope this helps!

Motorhead Mark

BLAZE SETS NEW LONG DISTANCE BACKFLIP RECORD

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BLAZE SETS NEW LONG DISTANCE BACKFLIP RECORD

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On December 21, 2006 freestyle snowmobiler, factory Yamaha and Unbound Energy Drink sponsored rider, Jimmy Blaze set the new long distance backflip record at an amazing 103 feet.

Set at the O’gio riding facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, the planning, preparation and all that went into the record jump were filmed for the hit Discovery Channel show, Stunt Junkies.

With full factory support from Yamaha, Jimmy set the world record on the new modified 2007 Phazer. Setting a record of this magnitude does not go without help; Jimmy’s stunt team consisted of stunt coordinator, Sebastian Landry, O’gio motorsports team manager Jason Fisher, and ramp technician Tyler Johnson.

The days leading up to the record setting stunt, including all the preparation, practice, mechanical work and behind the scenes action were all captured on film for Stunt Junkies.

Never before has a series gone so in depth as to show the inside world of today’s hottest action sports athletes, and Jimmy Blaze’s stunt was no exception.

From the beginning stages of planning, to the location scout, to the landing and take off ramp build, to practice day, and finally to the dramatic and down-to-the-wire stunt day, Stunt Junkies takes you into the life of Yamaha’s number one factory freestyle snowmobile rider Jimmy Blaze and his record setting stunt.

Tune in to Stunt Junkies on the Discovery Channel to watch Jimmy Blazes’ record setting stunt in its entirety.

Log on to discovery.com/stuntjunkies for airdates and time. For more information on Jimmy Blaze, log on to jimmyblaze.com.

WEBSITE POSTS BIG JUMP IN TRAFFIC

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The final statistics are in for the month of December 2006 and traffic on SUPERTRAXMAG.COM has increased to its highest recorded volume yet – 111,689 page views – more than double the page views in December 2005!

LiveStats.XSP indicates that visits to SUPERTRAXMAG.COM increased by almost 20,000 and visitors are not only staying longer on the website, they’re reading more pages! This is a direct result of the change in format implemented in early November ’06.

Website Manager Mike Lester says, “We’re adding fresh and exclusive content almost daily that you can’t find anywhere else. Our staff puts more miles on the trails than any other magazine and it shows in the opinions and knowledge we share with our readers.”

The SUPERTRAXMAG.COM newsletter contact list has grown to more than 5,000 snowmobilers and new members continue to log on daily. Sign up today for the SUPERTRAXMAG.COM newsletter and receive a weekly email recapping the hottest topics on snow!

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TAKE YOUR PICK…SOMEWHERE IN WYOMING

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TAKE YOUR PICK…SOMEWHERE IN WYOMING

By: CJ Ramstad

In the Southeast of this big, rambling state you’ll find the Snowy Range and some of the best snow for riding anywhere.

The wind blows across the central flats then rises up and dumps the big powder here to provide a deep snow playground that starts early and stays good into May and sometimes June.

Laramie is a picture of a western town that doesn’t put on airs but knows how to put on a spread. From Mexican to cowboy to Italian and everything in-between; there’s plenty to choose from any way you like it.

Just a few miles up the hill you can start in Centennial or swing over to Albany for a trailhead and begin a cruise through some absolutely spectacular country.

Few places even in the west can offer more in the way of sheer rock cliffs, deep rocky canyons or vast open high meadows. The whole thing is a well-groomed system all marked and mapped.

Up north you’ll find the big Horns rising up out of the central open range to offer Wyoming mountain riding with a telltale signature that is uniquely Big Horns.

The town of Sheridan is the stepping stone that covers 1, 115,073 acres laced with more than 300 miles of groomed trails and 50 miles of ungroomed routes leading deep into the heart of this spectacular range. Enter from the north at Burgess Junction or take off from Buffalo and Ten Sleep in the south.

Wyoming is so big you can find a variety of mountains to ride. That includes the Wind River Range in the southwestern part of the state – a range that spans over 100 miles north to south, making it the highest, widest and largest in the state with over 40 peaks towering above 13,000 ft. Gannett Peak is the tallest mountain in Wyoming at 13,804 feet.

There are over 250 miles of trails in the Wind Rivers and 2.25 million acres of the Bridger-Teton National Forest lie within the Wind River Range. Snowmobiling season typically runs from mid-December until April.

The Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail goes right by Cora and through Pinedale, where riders can find lodging, dining, repairs and fuel. Upper Green River is a popular riding area here with snow depths ranging from 5 -10 feet.

The adjacent Wyoming Range has more than 330 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and thousands of acres of off-trail riding areas.

Mentioned above with Yellowstone, the trails near Jackson, Wyoming, namely Togwotee, have attracted Midwesterners for decades to ride the rolling hills and view the magnificent Tetons.

Wyoming is a snowmobiler’s state and you’ll find the hardest part is choosing your exact destination.

Take a bigger look at snocountry.com and wyotrails.state.wy.us.

New OFSC Go Snowmobiling Show

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Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows To Produce Go Snowmobiling Show

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Exhibitors and consumers alike will benefit thanks to more good news regarding the OFSC Go Snowmobiling Show, September 28 – 30, 2007 at the Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road.

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) is very pleased to confirm that Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows (CNSS) has come on board as the official producer and manager for the OFSC Go Snowmobiling Show, the exclusive home of the corporate booths of Arctic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo and Yamaha.

“We are very excited to be the only show to bring the four snowmobile manufacturers and their full 2008 line ups back to the Toronto market after a prolonged fall absence, and now, with the benefit of CNSS’s almost 60 years of professional show management experience, our show will be the premier showcase event,” said Paul Shaughnessy, OFSC Executive Director. “What’s more, with their expertise primarily in the outdoor recreation and powersports industries, CNSS is a natural fit in our not for profit world, plus we share the same goal of delivering a pure snowmobiling show with the best possible results for exhibitors and consumers.”

Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows is the largest producer of outdoor consumer shows in Canada, featuring fishing, hunting, sportsmen’s, ski and snowboarding shows outdoor consumer shows.

From its head office in Mississauga, and its regional offices in Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver, CNSS also currently produces and manages four major motorcycle shows, including the Toronto Motorcycle Show, launched in 2002 and now well established as a successful power sports alternative to a pre-existing show in the Toronto market.

“The OFSC is the home team for organized snowmobiling in Ontario, coming to market with a very powerful GO Snowmobiling concept that will be the future of the snowmobile industry,” said Ray Sriubiskis – Vice President of Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows. “We are very pleased to contribute significantly to their new Go Snowmobiling Show, utilizing our experienced staff and the latest show management techniques and technology to produce a superior, upscale event, unlike any previously seen in Toronto. CNSS has a history of meeting and exceeding exhibitor expectations.”

Working closely with Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows, the OFSC Go Snowmobiling Show is committed to full disclosure to exhibitors as to show marketing plans, attendance, revenues and consumer research results.

DOOTalk.com Sponsors Snocrosser Katejun Coonishish

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DOOTalk.com, the premier online community for Ski-Doo snowmobilers, announces that it will sponsor Katejun Coonishish in the WPSA National Snocross series for the 2006-2007 snocross season.

Katejun is a member of the Warnert Racing team, one of the most prominent teams in the sport of snocross.

The DOOTalk.com Racing program is supported by the site members. Entering their second year sponsoring a racer, DOOTalk.com remains the only community supported racing effort in snocross.

The opportunity to team with Warnert Racing brings the DOOTalk.com race sled and site members full national exposure for the 2006-2007 season.

Katejun Coonishish (Ouje-Bougoumou, Quebec, CA) has been racing snocross since 1999. Katejun ended the 2005-06 Racing season 3rd in the Semi-Pro Open Points race and 4th in the Semi-Pro Stock class, and had series victories at Lambeau Leap, Winnipeg, Park X II, and Canterbury.

Katejun will be racing his DOOTalk.com sponsored Ski-Doo snowmobiles in the WPSA National Semi-Pro Stock and the Semi-Pro Open classes.

The members of DOOTalk.com are passionate about their sleds and the sport of snocross.

Sponsoring an up and coming rider with the talent of Katejun Coonishish, and teaming with an organization as reputable as Warnert Racing, will bring the passion of the DOOTalk.com community to the forefront of the snowmobiling industry.

DOOTalk.com is owned and operated by DOOTalk, LLC, Churchville, NY.

Visit www.DOOTalk.com

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