Throughout the Snowbelt and across various rider classes, a talented group of Team Arctic racers aboard their Arctic Cat ZR 600 R-XC snowmobiles will be vying for points championships on various cross-country circuits this winter. This group includes past champions, rising stars, returning veterans and more – all aiming for personal glory while also providing invaluable feedback that pushes forward the excellence of Arctic Cat snowmobiles of today and tomorrow.
Cross-country racing has always been vital because it closely mirrors how consumers utilize their own snowmobiles – weaving on twisting trails, pounding in ditches, zooming on laketops, zipping down firelanes and more – except in hyper-competitive situations. Team Arctic’s rich history in cross-country racing is reflected in the ultra-capable machines it designs and builds to this day.
A broad and deep group of Team Arctic racers will be chasing trophies on the Arctic Cat Catalyst-based ZRs in all major classes on the Cor PowerSports circuit in the Upper Midwest. Team Arctic Pro class riders include Matt Feil, Jesse Hallstrom, Zach Herfindahl and Ben Langaas, plus Gabby Hallstrom, Rachel Wimpfheimer and Frankie Omang in Pro Women’s. Look for them to be particularly competitive when the going gets rough.
In the Semi-Pro division on the Cor circuit, returning riders Kegan Houser, Derek Kloety, Austin Kody and Brady Wadena will be joined by last year’s Sport Stock champion Elliot Clark and Sport Stock third-place rider Braden Sillerud. Returning Team Arctic racer Marcus Moldashal will compete in the new Semi-Pro Improved class. Team Arctic Sport class rider Kyle Quesenberry will be joined by former Juniors class riders like Trig Anderson, Rielly Clark, Brady Wimpfheimer and Axle Amsdon. Look for Braden Diesen moving up to Juniors and Expert classes and Kynsie Diesen returning as a force in Jr Boys and Girls classes. Masters class champ Todd Seaverson and multi-class racer Jon Arneson are also back for another season.
In continued support, the factory Arctic Cat race trailer will be available to offer support to all of Team Arctic at every Cor PowerSports race this season.
Cross-country racing isn’t exclusive to the Upper Midwest – and neither is Team Arctic. In the Northeast, look up front this winter to find the Arctic Cat ZR 600 R-XC sleds of Pro class riders TJ Leach, Adam Levi, Ken Murphy, Ian Smith, Brock Young and Michael Young leading the way.
In fact, you’ll see supported Team Arctic racers tackling the terrain on circuits from Quebec and eastern Canada all the way to the rugged Alaskan outback, including the team of Wyatt Halek-Hooper and Adam Stafford in the Iron Dog Pro class. Some Team Arctic cross-country stars will also contend in enduro and oval sprint races at the sport’s biggest events this season.
“We have a strong group competing in all classes on the Cor PowerSports circuit this season, and a good schedule to chase,” said Mike Kloety, the Team Arctic Race Manager. “With this early start to winter and a lot more snow expected this season, we should have more full-terrain races. That is where the lightweight and agile Catalyst chassis ZRs can really showcase their unique advantages.”
“Also exciting are the up-and-coming XC race circuits out East, with the Adirondack series taking center stage,” Kloety continued. “We have a strong group of racers in place out East as well, and I am hoping we can help continue to grow that circuit.”
Get out and cheer on the Team Arctic racers this winter. Their success today helps drive innovation to make you a leader on your machine tomorrow.
About Arctic Cat – Arctic Cat has been a leader in the offroad industry since 1962. Arctic Cat markets its Snowmobile, ATV and SXS products through a network of independent dealers located throughout the United States and Canada and through distributors representing dealers in Europe, South America, the Middle East, Asia and other international markets.
