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National Straightline Racing held the third race of the Stock 800 Twin for a win at 115.200 mph. NSSR 2014 Super Series on Forest Lake in Forest Lake, MN for World Records in the Stock and Pro Classes were far and few the “Fastest Show on Ice”. Temperatures ranged from a -11 to +15 between at this event. This is unusual for the Forest Lake tracks, degrees F with a light breeze of about 5 to 8 mph from the South- but the high humidity and snowflakes in the air had some impact west during the day. The 1000 foot shaved ice track was aimed to on making big power. Trail Stock and Vintage were able to make the Northeast. Temperatures were ideal and the slight tail wind gave headway and there were five new World Records established at this the racers an advantage. The stage was set for a great day of racing event. Scott Kostman of came out swinging on his 2014 action with Sunny skies in the AM and then mostly cloudy skies for Artic Cat XF 8000 to take the Stock 800 Single pipe record away the rest of the day. from Dan Graunke on his XP Ski Doo setting the mark now at an Racer entries included nearly 75 on the Pro track and 85 on the amazing 116.442 mph with a back up speed of 116.129 mph. A great Fun Run track making a great number of entries at just over 160 hot job by Scott Kostman and team on his Artic Cat - Congratulations! rods and 600 passes between the two shaved ice tracks. NSSR Vintage is more exciting than ever and these classics are com- Racers posted five new World Records at this race, taking advan- ing out swinging. It is neat to see all these vintage sleds running in tage of the great winter weather! The Radar Run track had some hot the Pro Classes and in the Radar Run. Samy Christianson bumped rod ATV’s, one in the mod class running a fast 114.32 mph. Nearly the Vintage C Stock class record to an 83.965 mph. Then Sheridan 25 of the Pro Entries ran at speeds of 120 mph or in this Christianson goes out and bumps the Vintage E record to 72.060 competition. mph. Brent Kollmann keeps working on his tune up on the vintage Pro Stock 1000 continues to heat up as Joe Kittel of the Straight- Polaris to raise his record in Vintage Open to 124.495 mph! Even line Performance team came out to take a win at 147.180 mph. This better, they are all having a blast! was after Mike Cleary who rocked out a new record in Fairmont The Dial In class is just a great place to race if you have a sled experienced a track failure at the starting line. That’s racing and that does not fit a class and you don’t have to be there with a great Mike will be back another day to defend his title. Super Stock Twin tune up. This class is growing and has some great paybacks. With continues to work on a new record in this class with Charlie Fleck this class you make four runs and try to be as consistent as pos- of Wisconsin posting a 121.690 mph pass for a win but just short of sible. The first run sets the benchmark and then we add up the dif- a new record. Mark Kulenkamp continues to work on his Improved ferences of the next three runs. It takes some skill to make four runs 6 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE consistently over the course of 6 hours of competition with changing weather and ice conditions. Congratulations to Chris Parent on his 1999 Yamaha in having a number of 0.970 mph total! The battle of the day was in the Trail Stock 500 class with two Polaris entries from Wisconsin. Brice Konsela on his 2002 Polaris XC SP VINTAGE YAMAHA RADAR RUN. 500 ran a 91.719 mph to tie Steve Hoch on © WAGNER PHOTOGRAPHY his 2000 Polaris XC 500. Ties are broken by who can then run a better backup speed on one of their passes. Brice Konsela managed to pull a 91.622 mph backup speed over the 90.282 mph pass by Steve Hoch! Congratu- VINTAGE YAMAHA SRX. lations to both of these racers for some great passes during the day. Top Speed of the day honor was captured by Rick Schellbach on his Super Mod 1620 cc Laydown at 153.736 mph in the 1000 foot mark. Rick continues to work on this new entry to break the 160 mph mark this season. All records require a run within 2% to back BRIAN HAFFENBREDL ON HIS PRO STOCK 600. up their World Record run!! Nearly 600 © WAGNER PHOTOGRAPHY fans and race supporters were on hand to witness the record setting runs throughout the day. This NSSR Super Series event in Meno- RICK SCHELLBACH SUPER MOD FOREST LAKE monie was hosted by Vanellis on the Lake, PRO 2014 TOP SPEED. Waldoch Sports, Straightline Performance, © WAGNER PHOTOGRAPHY PowerMadd, ProLine Performance, Wahl Bros Racing, McDonalds’s Liquors, Loretto Reconditioning, LEGENDS Performance Lubricants, Custom Snow of Illinois, CSE VINTAGE SKI-DOO RADAR RUN. Racing, and Bellman Oil of Bremen, Indi- © WAGNER PHOTOGRAPHY ana. A special thanks to John Waldoch of Waldoch Sports for the use of the new John Deere Tractor and broom to keep the track clean and Rob at R&Z for the use of the tractor snow blower to make snow removal possible. Also, a big thanks to the Forest Lake Fire Department First Responders and the cooperation of the City of Forest Lake, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and SCOTT KOSTMAN STOCK 800S FOREST LAKE 2014 the DNR. © WAGNER PHOTOGRAPHY See www.racenssr.com for more informa- tion on results and upcoming events. 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MARK KULENKAMP ON HIS IMPROVED PRO STOCK 1000 DRIVEN BY TODD LEWIS ON SKI-DOO. STOCK 800 SKI DOO/ SUPER STOCK TWIN. FIRE RESCUE TEAM. © WAGNER PHOTOGRAPHY © WAGNER PHOTOGRAPHY THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 7 NSSR Fairmont, MN ICE SPEED RUNS National Straightline Snowmobile Racing held the second race of the NSSR 2014 Super Series on Hall Lake in Fairmont, Minnesota for the “Fastest Show on Ice”. Temperatures ranged from -5 to 15 degrees F with a slight breeze from the Southwest ranging from 7 to 14 mph which created a slight tail wind during the day. Skies were bright and sunny during the day with humidity ranging from 30 to 55%. The track was aimed Northeast. Even better, a strong crosswind from the day before had polished the newly shaved tracks. The stage was set for a great day of rac- ing action on Hall Lake with just perfect weather for setting records! It was exciting to get this rescheduled race completed on Super Bowl Sunday! This race was rescheduled from the original date of January 25th due to excessive high cross winds in the 30 to 40 mph range which created unsafe conditions for all our racers. Racer entries included just over 40 on the Pro track and over 70 on the Radar Run track for a total of just over 110 entries and nearly 425 passes between the two shaved ice tracks. NSSR Racers posted eleven new World Records at this race with perfect conditions set. The Vintage classes continue to grow in both the Pro and Radar Run competition. In the Vintage D class NSSR had a sled that competed with records from the 1980’s return and set a new record with Lennie Meier posting a 84.872 mph on his 1976 Yamaha EX 440 – Wow! Bill Krumholz of Fairmont jumped on his BRAD CONE FAIRMONT OSP YAMAHA FAIRMONT 2014. 1972 Yamaha GP 292 to run a record pass at 53.038 mph, Even more amazing is the speed on a naturally aspirated and that was with a rubber track. Chris Hoff ran an impres- two stroke and a sit up and ride full body sled to exceed the sive 104.600 mph to get a new record in the Trail Stock 600 150 mph speed. He joins others in the 150 mph club – con- class. Jacklitch Racing brought out their ski doo Mach Z’s to gratulations Mike Cleary and Team! This has set the pace establish new records in the PS 800 class at 140.259 mph for others to follow in the upcoming challenges at the NSSR and Improved Stock 700 at 122.901 mph. Fire up the Open Super Series Races. Mods as we had the Jim Brown/Anderson Racing Team rock Top Speed of the day was captured by Mike Martin of Il- on the Open Mods with new records on their 440 and 500 linois piloting his New OSP Yamaha to a fast pass of the day rockets at 135.00 mph and 134.579 mph respectively. Larry of 168.421 mph down the 1000 foot Ice Track! Norberg of Slingshot Racing ran an impressive 125.036 mph This NSSR Super Series event in Fairmont was hosted on their PS 600. Mark Kulenkamp brought his 2004 ski doo by McDonalds Liquors, Waldoch Sports, Straightline Per- MXZ 800 to bump his record in the Improved Stock 800 twin formance, PowerMadd, ProLine Performance, Heavy Metal class to 116.756 mph! Brent Kollmann of New Ulm, Minne- Customs, Wahl Bros Racing, McDonalds’s Liquors, Loretto sota rode his 1984 Polaris Indy in the Vintage Open class to Reconditioning and Auto Body, LEGENDS Performance, a new record at 123.959 mph. Brad Cone ran an impressive Stout Ale House, Country Inn and Suites of Menomonie, and 160.893 mph in the Pro Max Class on his OSP Yamaha. Bellman Oil of Bremen, Indiana. Local Sponsors for this race All records require a run within 2% to back up their World included Graham Tire, Doug’s Sports, Blizzard Snowmobile Record run! Nearly 500 fans and race supporters were on Club, the Holiday Inn, and many others! hand to witness the record setting runs throughout the day. A special thanks to the Fairmont Fire Department for The great run of the day was in the Pro Stock 1000 class providing Safety and EMT services for this event, along with with Mike Cleary running his Ski Doo Mach Z down the track the cooperation of the City of Fairmont, Blizzard Snowmo- to set a new record at 151.048 mph! Everyone has said that bile Club, Martin County Sheriff’s Office, and the Minnesota on the perfect day the PS 1000 class record should be just DNR. over the 150 mark and it has finally happened at Fairmont, See www.racenssr.com for more information on results and Minnesota – Stars aligned and a perfect Sunny Day! upcoming events. 8 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE MIKE MARTIN FAIRMONT TOP SPEED. MIKE CLEARY RECORD RUN FAIRMONT 2014. NSSR Spicer, MN MARCH MADNESS

FUN RUN National Straightline Snowmobile Racing held a FUN RUN RACE to wrap up the NSSR 2014 Super Series Campaign on Green Lake in Spicer, MN for the “March Madness” Event. Temperatures ranged from a 0 to +25 degrees F with a light breeze of about 5 to 8 mph from the Southwest during the day. The 1000 foot shaved ice track was aimed to the North and just a little East. Tempera- tures were ideal and the slight quartering tail wind gave the racers an advantage. The stage was set for a great day of racing action with Sunny skies in the AM and then mostly cloudy skies for the rest of the day, with Sunshine returning. The brutal winter of 2013-14 provided a good amount of snow on Lake Chetek in February and we were forced to cancel this event. With winter continuing and the Spicer Sno-Skippers telling us they had a track that was in good shape and almost ready to go, it was decided to hold a Fun Run for all who wanted to come. What a great event and the weather held just perfect before the big warm up on Sunday! Racer entries included nearly 100 on the track making a great day of racing for local hot rods and nearly 500 passes on the 3000 foot shaved ice track. NSSR placed it’s photocell timers at the 1000 foot mark to record the drivers speeds. The track was smooth as glass and the top speed con- tenders were out of the gate early. Mike Graham of Farib- ault, MN set the mark early at a 152.12 mph on his Super THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 9 machine, to a nice pass of 148.02 mph. Dave “Su- per Dave” Borchert came out to lay down a pass of 144.44 mph on his turbo Yamaha to keep the need for speed alive! Mike Martin of Galesburg, Illinois showed up on his OSP/Yamaha for Martin Racing and made an amaz- ing pass of 162.57 mph to capture Top Speed and to take home the $500 Cash Prize sponsored by Min- neapolis Oxygen and the four foot high Top Speed Trophy! At the Awards Presentation held at Zorbaz on the Lake, the sponsorships of Spicer Sports, Willmar Motor Sports, and Tracks USA provided for a draw- ing at $400 of eight each $50 bills for all the First Mod four cylinder two-stroke on a small amount of Place Class Winners! Needing to be present to win Nitrous Oxide built by Heavy Metal Customs/ProLine kept it interesting. Performance. Brad Cone of Fairmont brought out This NSSR Event in Spicer, MN was hosted by the the big iron by OSP/Yamaha to bump up the mark Smokin Joe Shimota and Bill Dickerson of the Spicer to a 156.68 mph pass. Tyde Berg of Spicer jumped Sno-Skippers Snowmobile Club and was held on on to run his 1100 Open Mod, all naturally aspirated Green Lake. Also, a big thanks to the Spicer Volun- teer Fire Department for the EMT’s, the Kandiyohi FORREST LAKE PRO RESULTS Trail Stock 500* County Sheriff’s Office, and the Minnesota DNR, 1st Brice Konsela* 2002 Polaris XC 500 91.719 91.622 2ns Steve Hoch 2000 Polaris XC 91.719 90.282 New Ulm Office. These folks worked hard in the One Trail Stock 600 1st Chris Hoff 2008 Ski-Doo MXZ SDI 102.007 Week Notice to secure the necessary permits to 2nd Mike Hoch 1996 Arctic Cat ZRT 98.969 Trail Stock 700 make this happen – that is what you call customer 1st Brice Konsela 1999 Polaris XCR 102.369 Trail Stock 800 service! 1st Mike Mansfield 2001 Polaris XCR 110.769 Jr Stk 440 Fan See www.racenssr.com for more information on 1st Skylar Tomlin 1999 Polaris XCF 80.446 Jr 440 Liquid results and upcoming events. 1st Hailey Huesman 1995 Ski-Doo MXZ 7 5.656 daily Mini Mod 1st John Jacklitch Jr 1998 Ski-Doo Mach Z 138.683 1st Katie Warner Custom Polaris Single 66.359 2nd Brent Kollmann 1996 Polaris Ultra 133.333 Jr Pro (8-12) Dial In 3rd Rani Waldoch 1999 Ski-Doo Mach Z 131.908 1st Gage Graham Ski-Doo Freestyle HMC 1.311 4th Brian Haffenbredl Ski-Doo Mach Z 127.245 2nd Tristan Wirtz 1979 Polaris Apollo 6.103 PS 1000 3rd Simone Warner Custom Polaris Single 7.179 1st Joe Kittel 2008 Ski-Doo Mach Z 147.189 4th Sadie Parent n/a 2nd Tia VanGuilder 1998 Ski-Doo Mach Z 142.105 Jr Pro 13-16 3rd Matt Wenk 1994 Polaris Storm 138.683 1st Dana Norman 1982 Yamaha 340 2.223 4th Mike Cleary 1998 Ski-Doo Mach Z no runs 2nd Hailey Huesman 2006 Ski-Doo n/a PS 1500 1st Todd Lewis Ski-Doo Mach Z 146.689 Jr Mod Super Stock 1st Cameron Parent 1991 Yamaha Entier Mod 62.158 1st Megan Norman 1998 Ski-Doo Formula III 130.316 Super Stock Twin Stock 600S 1st Charlie Fleck 2008 Ski-Doo Renegade 121.690 1st Patty Olson 2004 Arctic Cat F6 109.923 2nd Mark Kulenkamp 2000 Sk-Doo Mach Z 116.442 OM 500 Stock 600 1st Greg Christianson SRC/Rotax 130.120 1st Chris Parent 1998 Yamaha SRX 103.971 OM 600 1st John Anderson 2006 Vortex 133.746 Stock 700S 2nd Greg Christianson SRC/Rotax test 1st Brandon Damask 2003 Artic Cat F7 108.406 OM 700 2nd Chris Parent 2001 Yamaha SRX 102.127 1st Mark Anderson 2007 Vortex 143.521 OM 800 Stock 700 1st Taniel Schellbach 2001 Union Bay Anderson 149.709 1st Chris Parent 109.228 OM 1100 1st Rick Schellbach 2000 Union Bay Ultra Mod 153.191 Stock 800S* Super Mod 1st Scott Kostman* 2014 Artic Cat Crossfire 116.442 116.129 1st Rick Schellbach 1620 cc Triple Anderson 153.736 2nd Brandon Damask 2011 Artic Cat CFR 115.973 Dial In 3rd Patty Olson 2012 Artic Cat F8 113.089 1st Chris Parent 1999 Yamaha SX 0.97 2nd Ken Hunt 1997 Polaris Storm 1.620 Stock 800 3rd Jeff Norberg 1983 Yamaha SRV 2.501 1st Harvey Otremba Ski-Doo Mach Z 115.973 4th Jason Loften 1994 Ski-Doo Formula 3.551 2nd Lon Sash 2000 Ski-Doo Mach Z 114.893 daily Lake Racer Open 3rd Brandon Damask 2011 Artic Cat ZRT 114.741 1st Ken Hunt 1997 Polaris Storm 133.953 Pro Max IS 440 1st Brad Cone 2013 Yamaha Viper/OSP 55.278 1st Janna Grussendorf 1995 Polaris 440 105.237 Vintage Mod Stock 300 L/C 1st Ted Whitmore 1976 Merc Snow Twister 74.482 IS 600 Vintage Mod Stock 500 L/C 1st Kris Doberstein 2004 Artic Cat F6 114.588 1st Larry Norberg 1980 Polaris Centurion 96.860 2nd Rani Waldoch 1999 Arctic Cat ZRT 109.783 Vintage C Class* 3rd Bradley Copeland 1994 Polaris XLT 107.329 1st Sami Christianson* 1978 Ski-Doo Blizzard 83.965 83.397 2nd Roger Davidson 1978 Polaris TXL 78.545 IS 700 Vintage D Class 1st John Jacklitch III 1998 Mach I Ski-Doo 122.553 1st Ted Whitmore 1976 Merc Trail Twister 440 7 6.800 2nd Tia Van Guildler 1999 Polaris XCR 121.348 2nd Brice Konsela 1977 Polaris TX 76.460 3rd Al Doberstein 2003 Artic Cat F7 118.194 Vintage E Class* 4th Neil Hvidston 2003 Artic Cat F7 112.353 1st Sheridan Christianson* 1980 Ski-Doo Citation 72.060 71.228 5th Travis Junkermeier 19998 Ski-Doo Mach 1 110.063 Vintage Open CC* 1st Brent Kollmann* 1984 Polaris Indy 124.495 123.076 IS 800 Twin TOP SPEED OF THE DAY 1st Mark Kulenkamp 2004 Ski-Doo MXZ 115.200 1st Super Mod Rick Schellbach 153.736 mph IS 800 1st Tia VanGuilder 1999 Ski-Doo Mach Z 126.500 2nd John Jacklitch III 1998 Mach Z 123.252 FORREST LAKE FUN RUN RESULTS 3rd Harvey Otremba 1999 Ski-Doo Mach Z 115.817 Kitty Kat Modified 4th Steve Hauge 1999 Ski-Doo Mach Z 115.877 1st Casey Roberts 2007 Artic Cat Burnsville, MN 14.99 IS 1000 1st Doyle Swift 1999 Artic Cat T-Cat 136.925 Stock Fan Cooled 2nd Tia VanGuilder 1998 Ski Doo Mach Z 134.161 1st Jasen Selbrade 1985 Yamaha Fairmont, MN 79.84 PS 600 Stock 0-500 1st Larry Norberg 1996 Ski-Doo Formula III 123.782 1st Cory Mohr 1998 Polaris 440 East Bethel, MN 97.15 2nd Brian Haffenbredl 2000 Ski-Doo Mach Z 110.344 2nd Melissa Miller-Hemp 2000 Arti Cat Blaine, MN 89.25 PS 700 3rd Jasen Selbrade 2013 Artic Cat Fairmont, MN 84.58 1st Jamie Lewis Ski-Doo Mach Z 134.579 Stock 501-600 2nd Larry Norberg 1996 Ski Doo Mach Z 128.900 1st Greg Peterson 1996 Polaris Ramsey, MN 104.69 PS 800 10 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE 2nd Greg Niskani 1996 Artic Cat St Francis, MN 98.38 1st John Jacklitch Jr 2000 Ski-Doo Motley, Mn 137.69 3rd Kyle Nybo 1996 ZRT 600 Lindstrom, MN 96.40 2nd Rani Waldoch 1999 Ski-Doo Chisago City, Mn 135.86 Stock 601-700 3rd Brent Kollman 1996 Polaris New Ulm, Mn 132.58 1st Tanner Nelson 1993 Ski-Doo Mach I Cedar, MN 100.98 Pro Stock 1000 & up 2nd Steve Swam 2001 Yamaha SRX Shakopee, MN 99.29 1st Mark Jensen 1996 Polaris Cross Lake, Mn 143.76 3rd Logan Koffler 1998 Yamaha Pine City, MN 98.77 2nd Matt Wenk 1994 Polaris New Ulm, Mn 138.63 Stock 701-800 Open Mod 500 1st Andrew Hoch 1994 Polaris Eleva, WI 115.97 1st Greg Christianson SRC/Rotax St Paul Park, Mn 131.57 2nd Becky Oberg 2001 Polaris XCR Otsego, MN 110.34 2nd Ed Engstrom 440 Open Mod Alexandria, Mn 119.61 3rd Brandon Guldenaar 19995 Artic Cat St Francis, MN 109.01 Open Mod 600 Stock 801-1000 1st Darren Myer 1999 Open Mod Alexandria, Mn 129.23 1st Don Johnson 2001 Artic Cat T-Cat Robbinsdale, MN 114.15 2nd Beth Domeyer 1996 Arctic Cat Sleepy Eye, Mn 126.33 2nd Blake Schneider 2004 Artic Cat ZR Forest Lake, MN 107.44 3rd Adam Dickerson 2003 Ski-Doo Willmar, Mn 122.21 3rd Ryan Nybo 1998 Artic Cat T-Cat Shafer, MN 107.39 Open Mod 700 Improved Stock 0-600 1st Raymond Lang 1990 Polaris Spicer, Mn 117.8 1st Becky Oberg 1996 Polaris XCR Otsego, MN 111.88 Open Mod 800 Improved Stock 601-700 1st Mike Welling Ski-Doo Waite Park, Mn 124.79 1st Dan Schmidt 1996 Polaris Plato, MN 109.80 2nd Jacob Lemon 1998 Ski-Doo Granada, Mn 119.23 2nd Jason Warner 1998 Polaris XC Zimmerman, MN 103.44 Open Mod 820 & up 3rd Brett Grangroth 1997 Polaris Blaine, MN 102.08 1st Tyde Berg 2000 Anderson Spicer, Mn 148.02 Improved Stock 701-800 Super Mod 1st Jim Calaman 1990 Polaris Braham, MN 127.26 1st Mike Graham 2012 HMC Proline Faribault, Mn 152.12 2nd Mike Schade 2003 Ski-Doo St Michael, MN 120.64 Exhibition 3rd Blake Cederstrom 2000 Polaris XCR Forest Lake, MN 120.51 1st Mike Martin Yamaha/OSP Galesburg, Il 162.57 Improved Stock 801 - 1000 Just For Fun 1st Gene Stolp 1999 Artic Cat T-Cat Center City. MN 111.77 1st Greg Rottinghaus 1993 Yamaha LaPorte City, Mn 127.55 2nd Tyler Metcalf 2011 ZR 800 Forest Lake, MN 111.33 Lake Racer 3rd Jay Janke 2002 Artic Cat T-Cat Forest Lake, MN 105.93 1st Ken Hunt 1997 Polaris Oconomowoc, Wi 135.21 Improved Stock 1001 & up 2nd Blake Cederstrom 2000 Polaris Forest Lake, Mn 120.06 1st Carter Welchlin 2013 Artic Cat Fairmont, MN 101.16 Four Stroke (Turbo Mod) Just For Fun 1st Brad Cone 2011 Yamaha Apex Fairmont, Mn 156.68 1st Daryl Printz 1996 Polaris Dayton, MN 143.76 2nd David Borchert 2012 Yamaha Sauk Rapids, Mn 144.44 2nd Eddy Ensor Artic Cat Sheridan, IL 130.51 Vintage Stock Free Aire 3rd Matt Anderson 2002 Artic Cat T-Cat New Richmond, WI 123.76 1st Tom Wahl 1974 Yamaha Lakeville, Mn 77.26 Vintage Stock 0-340 Vintage Stock 0-340 1st Bradley Hoch 1979 Polaris Eleva, WI 78.07 1st Dennis Kielty 1980 Arctic Cat Watkins, Mn 87.28 2nd Spencer Fontaine 1979 Polaris TX Mahtowa, MN 75.93 2nd Sami Christianson 1978 Ski-Doo Elk River, Mn 85.94 3rd Steve Blegen 1981 Polaris TXL Wilson, MN 72.48 3rd Ted Whitmore 1976 Merc Fargo, ND 76.32 Vintage Stock 341-440 Vintage Stock 341-440 1st Jay Lindenberg 1979 Ymaha SRX Wyoming, MN 86.43 1st Robert Simota 1978 Yamaha Litchfield, Mn 90.18 2nd Trista Wald 1978 Yamaha Cedar, MN 73.89 2nd Jay Lindenberg 1979 Yamaha Wyoming, Mn 85.84 3rd Craig Hendel 1983 Yamaha Buffalo, MN 68.57 3rd Jason Dickerson 1978 Ski-Doo Willmar, Mn 81.69 Vintage Stock 441-650 Vintage Stock 441-650 1st Ron Lindenberg 1978 Yamaha Forest Lake, MN 88.86 1st Dan Geis 1980 Ski-Doo Clarissa, Mn 50.39 2nd Daryl Printz 1980 Polaris Dayton, MN 88.51 Vintage Mod 0-340 3rd Jasen Selbrade 1985 Yamaha Fairmont, MN 81.49 1st Beth Domeyer 1979 Yamaha Sleepy Eye, Mn 83.21 Vintage Mod 0-340 Vintage Mod 341-440 1st Chris Baynes 1979 Ski-Doo Mankato, MN 105.14 1st Craig Holocker 1976 Mercury Battle Lake, Mn 84.30 2nd Christy Heitz 1979 Apollo Bloomington, MN 45.82 2nd Jason Dickerson 1978 Ski-Doo Willmar, Mn 80.52 Vintage Mod 341-440 3rd Al Braun 1974 Yamaha Elko, Mn 77.69 1st Chris Baynes 1978 Ski-Doo Mankato, MN 111.16 Vintage Mod 441-650 2nd Rich Young 1977 Yamaha Dayton, MN 100.53 1st Luke Nellermoe 1987 Wildcat Pelican Rapids, Mn 98.64 3rd Daryl Hoch 1979 Yamaha SRX Eleva, WI 100.17 Vintage Mod 651 & up Vintage Mod 441-650 1st Brent Kollman 1996 Polaris New Ulm, Mn 120.96 1st Matt Lindeberg 1975 Colt Stacy, MN 65.40 ATV Stock ATV Stock 1st Jamie Gilliland 2007 Can Am Willmar, Mn 72.88 1st Kyle Binner 2007 Yamaha Ceylon, MN 48.82 2nd Jake Fischer 4 Wheeler Chokio, Mn 70.40 1st John Jacklitch Jr 1998 Ski-Doo Mach Z 138.683 ATV Modified ATV Modified 2nd Brent Kollmann 1996 Polaris Ultra 133.333 1st Robert Strumbell ATV 950 Cloquet, MN 114.32 1st Rob Strumbell 3-Wheeler Cloquet, Mn 117.43 3rd Rani Waldoch 1999 Ski-Doo Mach Z 131.908 Motorcycle 4th Brian Haffenbredl Ski-Doo Mach Z 127.245 1st Dick Dobrava 1997 KX 500 Glencoe, Mn 87.58 PS 1000 SPICER, MN RESULTS 1st Joe Kittel 2008 Ski-Doo Mach Z 147.189 Kitty Kat 2nd Tia VanGuilder 1998 Ski-Doo Mach Z 142.105 1st Mason Woodwick Kitty Kat Parkers Prairie, Mn 21.47 3rd Matt Wenk 1994 Polaris Storm 138.683 2nd Bella Milbradt 2002 XC 120 Ogilvie, Mn 19.75 4th Mike Cleary 1998 Ski-Doo Mach Z no runs Pro Kids PS 1500 1st Cameron Parent 1991 Yamaha Forest Lake, Mn 62.25 1st Todd Lewis Ski-Doo Mach Z 146.689 2nd Gage Graham 2007 Freestyle Faribault, Mn 60.16 Super Stock Trail Stock Fan Cooled 1st Megan Norman 1998 Ski-Doo Formula III 130.316 1st Jake Fischer 2002 Polaris Chokio, Mn 76.24 Super Stock Twin Trail Stock 0-500 1st Charlie Fleck 2008 Ski-Doo Renegade 121.690 1st Jake Fischer 1996 Polaris Chokio, Mn 83.58 2nd Mark Kulenkamp 2000 Sk-Doo Mach Z 116.442 2nd Beth Domeyer 1976 Yamaha Sleepy Eye, Mn 81.66 OM 500 Trail Stock 501-600 1st Greg Christianson SRC/Rotax 130.120 1st Raymond Lang 1995 Polaris Spicer, Mn 96.56 OM 600 2nd Luke Adkinson 1998 SRX 600 Brooklyn Park, Mn 96.52 1st John Anderson 2006 Vortex 133.746 3rd Cody Sebring 1997 Ski-Doo Windom, Mn 93.67 2nd Greg Christianson SRC/Rotax test Trail Stock 601-700 OM 700 1st Cody Sebring 1997 Ski-Doo Windom, Mn 103.4 1st Mark Anderson 2007 Vortex 143.521 2nd Jim Anderson 2000 Yamaha Milaca, Mn 94.93 OM 800 Trail Stock 701-800 1st Taniel Schellbach 2001 Union Bay Anderson 149.709 1st Mike Mansfield 2000 Polaris Big Lake, Mn 114.62 OM 1100 2nd Katie Hanle 2001 Polaris Becker, Mn 111.71 1st Rick Schellbach 2000 Union Bay Ultra Mod 153.191 3rd David Gilbertson 1994 Artic Cat Fergus Falls, Mn 102.78 Super Mod Race Stock Fan Cooled 1st Rick Schellbach 1620 cc Triple Anderson 153.736 1st Skyler Rosenow 1997 Polaris Grey Eagle, Mn 77.10 Dial In 2nd Tracy Rosenow 2003 Polaris Grey Eagle, Mn 74.40 1st Chris Parent 1999 Yamaha SX 0.97 Race Stock 0-500 2nd Ken Hunt 1997 Polaris Storm 1.620 1st Wyatt Gilbertson 1991 Ski-Doo Fergus Falls, Mn 95.90 3rd Jeff Norberg 1983 Yamaha SRV 2.501 Race Stock 600 Single 4th Jason Loften 1994 Ski-Doo Formula 3.551 1st Patty Olson 2004 Arctic Cat Hinkley, Mn 109.91 Lake Racer Open 2nd Richard Jensen 1999 Yamaha Willmar, Mn 98.90 1st Ken Hunt 1997 Polaris Storm 133.953 3rd Adam Dickerson 2003 Polaris Willmar, Mn 95.33 Pro Max Race Stock 600 Multi 1st Brad Cone 2013 Yamaha Viper/OSP 55.278 1st Chris Parent 1998 Yamaha Eagen, Mn 103.40 Vintage Mod Stock 300 L/C Race Stock 700 1st Ted Whitmore 1976 Merc Snow Twister 74.482 1st Patty Olson 2003 Arctic Cat Hinckley, Mn 112.83 Vintage Mod Stock 500 L/C 2nd Logan Henrickson 2005 Arctic Cat Kandiyohi, Mn 107.91 1st Larry Norberg 1980 Polaris Centurion 96.860 3rd Chris Parent 2001 Yamaha Eagan, Mn 106.33 Vintage C Class* Race Stock 800 Single 1st Sami Christianson* 1978 Ski-Doo Blizzard 83.965 83.397 1st Patty Olson 2012 Arctic Cat Hinckley, Mn 113.29 2nd Roger Davidson 1978 Polaris TXL 78.545 Race Stock 800 Multi Vintage D Class 1st Chris Hoff 1993 Ski-Doo Fergus Falls, Mn 114.91 1st Ted Whitmore 1976 Merc Trail Twister 440 7 6.800 2nd Jim Anderson 1996 Yamaha Milaca, Mn 106.03 2nd Brice Konsela 1977 Polaris TX 76.460 Improved Stock 500 Vintage E Class* 1st Lee Imdieke 1997 Arctic Cat Sauk Centre, Mn 93.47 1st Sheridan Christianson* 1980 Ski-Doo Citation 72.060 71.228 2nd Jake Fischer 2002 Polaris Chokio, Mn no runs Vintage Open CC* Improved Stock 600 1st Brent Kollmann* 1984 Polaris Indy 124.495 123.076 1st Al Doberstein 2004 Arctic Cat Stanchfield, Mn 116.03 TOP SPEED OF THE DAY 2nd Lynn Nellermoe 1999 ZRT Pelican Rapids, Mn 101.39 1st Super Mod Rick Schellbach 153.736 mph 3rd Jason Kielty 2000 Artic Cat Kimball. Mn 98.91 Improved Stock 700 1st John Jacklitch III 1998 Ski-Doo Motley, Mn 121.03 FORREST LAKE FUN RUN RESULTS 2nd Al Doberstein 2003 Artic Cat Stanchfield, Mn 120.77 Kitty Kat Modified 3rd Larry Stinger 1998 Ski-Doo 115.68 1st Casey Roberts 2007 Artic Cat Burnsville, MN 14.99 Improved Stock 800 1st Dragon Racing - Kulus 1999 Polaris Fort Ripley, Mn 126.83 Stock Fan Cooled 2nd Harvey Otremba 2000 Ski-Doo Wyoming, Mn 125.83 1st Jasen Selbrade 1985 Yamaha Fairmont, MN 79.84 3rd Gary Smisek 1995 Arctic Cat Mora, Mn 124.44 Stock 0-500 Improved Stock 820 & up 1st Cory Mohr 1998 Polaris 440 East Bethel, MN 97.15 1st Doyle Swift 1999 Arctic Cat Grantsburg, Wi 137.27 2nd Melissa Miller-Hemp 2000 Arti Cat Blaine, MN 89.25 Pro Stock 600 3rd Jasen Selbrade 2013 Artic Cat Fairmont, MN 84.58 1st Ryan Ensor 2013 Ski-Doo Sheridan, IL 118.67 Stock 501-600 Pro Stock 700 1st Greg Peterson 1996 Polaris Ramsey, MN 104.69 1st Dragon Racing - Kulus 1999 Polaris Fort Ripley 128.49 Pro Stock 800 THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 11 Morin, Bonaduce notch big wins in Salamanca for East Coast Snocross, Presented by AMSOIL and Woody’s Traction Lemieux, Pilotte & Bauer qualify for ISOC Pro Final

SALAMANCA, N.Y. - Former regional champion Mathieu honor of piloting Tim Tremblay’s AMSOIL/Scheuring Speed Morin and New Jersey veteran Jesse James Bonaduce Sports Ski-doo after Tremblay suffered a broken leg Friday. Pi- claimed impressive victories in their respective classes Sat- lotte ran his own Team Southside Polaris to a 14th-place finish, urday, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed Round 6 of while Lemieux finished eighth just one lap down to the leaders. its 10-race 2014 schedule at the Seneca Allegany Casino & Bauer soldiered on to a collect a ninth-place finish on a physi- Hotel. cally demanding day for all three riders. Morin (Ingles Performance/Ski-doo), of Val-d’Or, Quebec, Tucker Hibbert (Monster Energy/Arctic Cat) swept both Pro jumped out to an early lead in the Pro Open final, with rookie Open finals over the weekend in Salamanca, adding to an Mike Pilotte (Team Southside/Mystic Lubricants Polaris) and already insurmoutable lead in the points. With just three ISOC Wisconsin native Mike Bauer (Jess Racing/Arctic Cat) slotting points shows remaining, it appears as though the sport’s all- into second and third. Bauer would eventually get by Pilotte for time win leader is headed for another championship. second, while points leader Danny Poirier (Ingles Performance/ Montana Jess stole the headlines Friday with a brilliant per- ski-doo) claimed third in a late-race charge. Pilotte just missed formance in the ISOC Sport 1 final. The rising star from West- another podium in fourth, while Kevin Wallenstein (Ingles Per- minster, Massachusetts, outgunned some of ISOC best, includ- formance/Ski-doo) completed the top five. ing Adam Weiler and Cole Cottew, for top honors. “These tight little tracks are a real challenge, especially when On Saturday, Bruce Gaspardi Jr. was the man to beat in they’re this rough,” Morin said. “I got a good holeshot, found Sport 2, besting an unheard of 16-rider field for the win. In some decent lines and was able to build a nice lead early on. fact, if it wasn’t for some unplanned contact that knocked Cody My sled ran like a charm the entire distance, and my body held Paolella off his sled, Team Southside would have had a 1-2 fin- up until the end. It feels awesome to win again.” ish. Paolella recovered nicely to finish third. Bonaduce (Miksen Racing/Ski-doo), of Somerville, also went Other final round winners over the weekend in Salamanca in- flag-to-flag in his Pro Lite final in a stellar effort. Multi-time clude Steffanie Lemieux-Bell (Pro Women); Bruce Gaspardi Jr. regional champion Jason Boron slotted into second at the start, (Plus 25/35 Combined Sat.); Todd Smith (Plus 30 Pro Am); and with Wade Acker (Lemieux Racing/Ski-doo) and Montana Jess Marco Travaglini (Jr. 16-17 Stock 600). Congratulations to all of (Jess Racing/Arctic Cat) not far behind. Leo Patenaude was our final round winners on a windy, crisp weekend of racing in nursing a sore ankle, yet settled into fifth during the opening western New York. laps. East Coast Snocross, presented by AMSOIL and Woody’s At the finish, it was Boron with another solid second place Traction, is the eastern affiliate of International Series of Cham- run, and Patenaude enduring his pain to secure third. Chris pions (ISOC), the national sanctioning body for snocross. ECS Coleman (Team Southside/Polaris) and Connor Roscoe strives to maintain a healthy level of grass-roots snocross in the (daSilva Racing/Ski-doo) completed the top five. northeast, while cultivating new talent for tomorrow’s factory- “I got a great launch out of the hole and was able to check backed Pro teams. out,” Bonaduce said. “The track was rough, but I found some For full results from Salamanca or more information, good lines pretty quickly that helped me build a gap on the go to www.eastcoastsnocross. com. field. My sled ran perfectly the whole race and I stayed focused to the end. It feels great to be back on top of the box.” In a weekend where several riders were doing double duty, ECS regulars Lincoln Lemieux, Mike Pilotte and Mike Bauer all qualified for Saturday’s ISOC Pro Open final. Lemieux had the

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - Former Pro champion Mathieu Morin and Vermont veteran Leo Patenaude each swept the finals in their respective divisions over the weekend, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed Round 8 of its 10-race 2014 schedule at The Range hosted by MVP Promotions. Morin, of Val-d’Or, Quebec, rode his Ingles Performance Ski-doo to victory in Saturday and Sunday’s grueling 14-lap Pro Open finals. Patenaude, of Hartland, dominated Pro Lite action both days and found redemption for the incident in Fonda that took him out of contention of the 2014 title. Mike Bauer (Jess Racing/Arctic Cat) and Danny Poirier (Ingles Performance/Ski-doo) placed second and third both days in Pro, keeping the pressure on Morin as he notched his fourth and fifth wins of the season. In the 13 stand-alone ECS Pro finals (excluding Valcourt) from Wallingford, Connecticut, led Junior class regular Marco contested thus far, Poirier and Morin have claimed 10 wins. Travaglini and Joe Bishop across the stripe in Saturday’s Only Lincoln Lemieux (2) and Mike Bauer (1) have been able Sport Super Stock final. On Sunday, Bishop and local favorite to dethrone these Canadian-born stars in 2014. Canada’s Bruce Gaspardi Jr. (Team Southside/Mystic Lubricants Polaris) Iain Hayden and Swedish racer Petter Narsa won in Val- finished second and third as Berkshire County fans looked on. court. Paolella will be turning heads in Pro Lite next winter, but for “Going to North Adams was very exciting because I knew I now, the Sport class belongs to him. had a brand new Ingles-built sled waiting for me,” Morin said. “I Other final round winners over the weekend include Nykea started the weekend with a lot of trust in my machine, and that’s Williams (Pro Women Saturday and Sunday); Todd Smith (Plus a big thing. I nailed almost every holeshot, thanks to excellent 30 Pro Am, a race which featured the return of snocross vet- tuning by my mechanic, Sebastien Fortier. I enjoyed a perfect eran Chad Luczynski); and Marco Travaglini (Jr. 16-17 Satur- weekend, because everybody on the team helped out. I want to day and Sunday). thank Robin and Mike Ingles for their support. It is a pleasure to ECS officials would like to thank Peter Greenbush, Jamie win races for them and Ski-doo.” Zdon and Josh Little of MVP Promotions for hosting Round In Pro Lite, Jesse James Bonaduce kept his title hopes alive 8. Their hard work and strong support from the community with a solid second place run on Saturday. Hunter Paten- made our debut in Berkshire County a huge success. With ude, easily the hottest thing on snow in 2014, finished third in great weather conditions and ample snow, those who attended Saturday’s final and followed Leo across the line in second on enjoyed one of the nicest events of 2014. We hope to return to Sunday. Multi-time champion Jason Boron (Team Southside/ North Adams in 2015. Mystic Lubricants Polaris) filled out Sunday’s Pro Lite podium East Coast Snocross, presented by AMSOIL and Woody’s with another excellent performance. Traction, strives to maintain a regional circuit intended to keep “After that injury in Fonda affected my title hopes, I’ve had a grass-roots snocross racing healthy in this part of the Snowbelt different approach to these races,” Patenaude said. “I got good while also cultivating new talent for tomorrow’s factory- holeshots and found some great lines, but that’s not the only backed Pro teams. reason I swept the finals. I just went out there and had as much For complete results from North Adams fun as possible riding my snowmobile. It worked out pretty well or for more informa- tion about the series, for us.” please go to www. eastcoastsnocross. Cody Paolella also had his broom on hand in North Adams. com. The super-talented young athlete

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14 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE Neil’s Accomplishments FEATURING NEIL DEES • 2014 GNSS Wisconsin 120 6-7 Improved Stock Points Champion • 2014 GNSS Wisconsin 2nd Place in 120 Stock 4-12 Neil is currently coming into his fith year of racing • 2013 Isoc Regional 4th in 120 Stock 6-7 place in points at the young age of eight. He enjoys all the typical • 2013 Isoc Regional 4th in 120 Stock 6-12 place in points little boys things, in the winter, he is focused on Sno- • 2012 Eagle River World Champion (4-5 year old Stock class) cross racing. • 2011-2012 runner-up points in Wisconsin IRACE series and He lives and plays in northern Wisconsin, where Minnesota ISOC Regional top the charts for things to do in a small • 2010-2011 IRACE 120 Stock 4-12 Points Champion • 2010-2011 IRACE 120 4-6 Points Champion town. • 3 Championships Titles Neil competed in his first race at 3 years old in • 18 Final wins Winter, Wisconsin and from there on out, he couldn’t • 43 Podiums be stopped. He has raced a full season each year since he began, competing in both Wisconsin and What is That’s My Boy/That’s My Girl? Minnesota circuits. He has accomplished a great deal in the past few years, including a couple points A unique section to promote the youth in our industry. The championships and a win at the Eagle River World future of our sport will depend upon today’s youth getting in- Championship Derby. He loves the sport so much volved. Lets give parise and thanks to those youth that are al- ready helping by being involved in the sport as a participant or his dream career is to be a pro rider on the ISOC volunteer. tour and race at the some day. During the off-season he stays in shape by riding Who Can Make Submissions? his four-wheeler, swimming, and running. He loves to spend his time outdoors hiking in the woods, Parents, grandparents and friends send us a pictures and tell camping, jet skiing, and practicing archery and target us about your favorite kid (age 17 & under) who races or helps in the industry. Tell us about their involvement in the industry shooting. as well as their academic, athletic, club and community service This school year, he also became involved with accomplishments. Each submission will appear on our Face- Cub Scouts, hoping to one day make the ranks as book Page and once each issue we will choose a youngster to an Eagle Scout. feature in the digital version of our magazine. Please send your submissions to [email protected] UNITED WAY FUN RUN Trail and weather conditions were perfect on February 8 for the 10th Annual Snow- mobile Fun Run to benefit Crawford County United Way. More than 40 supporters came out to help raise over $1,600.00 for the local charity that helps many different local hu- man services and community projects that serve the citizens of Crawford County. The ride began with lunch donated by Dingman’s Bar in Kalkaska, with stops at The Hide-A- Way at Starvation Lake and Swamp II in Frederic, and ended with awards of donated EVENT ORGANIZER, MARY BECKER OF FREDERIC prizes, and dinner donated by Mainstream (STANDING), GREETS THE FAMILIAR FACES OF MANY Steak & Ribs in Grayling. RIDERS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED EVERY YEAR AND SOME NEW ONES. BECKER HAS HELPED RAISE OVER MARSHALL BURTWELL, KATRINA BURTWELL AND ABOVE: CRAWFORD COUNTY UNITED $20,000 WITH HER EVENTS FOR DIFFERENT CAUSES IN WAYNE JOHNS OF GRAYLING AUTO REPAIR, ONE OF WAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHERYLL CRAWFORD COUNTY OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS. THE RIDE’S SPONSORS, BEGIN THEIR RIDE FOR THE RULEY AND EVENT ORGANIZER MARY CRAWFORD COUNTY UNITED WAY. BECKER SHOW OFF THE COLORFUL TSHIRTS GIVEN TO EACH FUN RUN PARTICIPANT. THE TSHIRTS WERE PAID FOR BY SPONSOR FEES FROM NORTHPOINTE MOTORS, SCHEER MOTORS, GRAYLING AUTO REPAIR, EXTREME MOTOR SPORTS, THE HIDE-A-WAY, AND SWAMP II. BOTTOM RIGHT: GARY AND DIANNE SOUTH OF FREDERIC WERE JUST TWO OF THE MANY LOCAL RESIDENTS WHO CAME OUT TO RIDE FOR UNITED WAY.

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Kaurala and Stank take King of the Hill at the MACH

Travis Kaurala and Jordan Stank both had qualified for the World Championship in Jackson, Wyoming, by their perfor- mance last Spring at Big Powderhorn Mountain. That didn’t stop the two top Snowmobile Hillclimbers in the 5 Midwestern States from winning their respective King of the Hill Shoot-out’s at the Mid America Championship Hillclimb (MACH) in Caspian, Michigan. Kaurala of Alston, Michigan, took all 3 of the classes he en- tered in the Pro Mod Division, and went on to win the only Pro Stock Class he entered. The Ski-Doo driver only needed one run in the Pro Mod King of the Hill to win an additional $500.00. The only other driver to qualify for the Pro Mod King of the Hill was Cold Spring, Minnesota, driver Drew Hulls. This was Hulls first Mid America Snow and Terrain Expert Racers (MASTERS) Hillclimb. When Hulls could not beat Kaurala’s Pro Mod King of the Hill run, the the Pro Mod King of the Hill Trophy and addi- tional cash purse was all Kaurala’s. Jordan Stank, who has been one of the top Snowmobile Hillclimbers from the Midwest for a number of years, took the THE MID AMERICA CHAMPIONSHIP HILLCLIMB (MACH) AT Pro Stock 800 class. It was in the Pro Stock Division that every class had a different winner. That set the stage for an excit- CASPIAN 2014 PRO STOCK KING OF THE HILL, JORDAN STANK, ing Pro Stock King of the Hill Shoot-Out. Kaurala borrowed AND THE 2014 PRO MOD KING OF THE HILL, TRAVIS KAURALA. Junior 2 Champion, Jake Fedie’s Ski-Doo to win Pro Stock 600. Jordan’s father, Layne Stank, went the highest up the hill to win of the top 3 positions in the classes were determined by high Pro Stock 700, and Shay Thompson of Gwinn, Michigan, had mark. This had to be one of the most challenging hillclimbs the an unbelievable run of only 38.27 seconds to win Pro Open MASTERS has run in years,” commented MASTERS Racing Stock. Circuit President, Skip Schulz. Thompson was the second driver of the day to make it over What had the fans and the officials sitting on ‘pins and the top. The first driver was Green Bay, Wisconsin’s “Cowboy” needles’ actually happened during the 120 cc run. It is children Matt Cook. Thompson is quickly becoming Mr. Snowmobile, between the ages of 4 and 9 that run the small 120 cc sleds. It as he is leading in one of the MASTERS/Ojibwa Casino Snow was in this class that Keegan Boggetto of Bessemer, Michigan, Drag classes, plans on also running in the MASTERS Hillcross took his 120 cc sled past the 3rd gate. It was between the 3rd series, and shown the fans his skill by winning the Pro Open and 4th gate that most of the Pro Drivers set their ‘high mark.’ Stock Class at the MACH. When Boggetto went past the 3rd gate, he turned his sled to This race gave Kaurala 4 entries into the World Champion- go down this very steep hill. After losing control of the sled, the ship, with Jordan Stank having 2 entries, and the other class young man got up and simply ‘smiled.’ winners earning one entry into the March 20-23rd, World However it wasn’t his parents or the MASTERS Officials that Championships. 3 Junior Division drivers from the MASTERS were ‘smiling.’ After checking Keegan out, the young driver will also be competing at the World Championships. Fedie was not injured. qualified at the MACH, while Jordan Wolfe of Montreal, Wis- Numerous drivers had a difficult time keeping their sled on consin, and Luke Maher of Hastings, Minnesota qualified at the hill between the 3rd and 4th gate. If the driver was one of both the Big Powderhorn hillclimb last spring and again at the the few that could make it past the 4th gate, they then had to MACH. find a way to not only get around the fifth and final gate, they This year the former Caspian Ski Jump, where the MACH is had to position the sled to go through the timing shute without held every year, had more snow then in the past. In addition to hitting a flag. Two drivers made it all the way to the timing the good snow conditions, this year the hillclimbers had 5 gates shute, only to not make it through the shute without hitting a they had to get around before going through the ‘timing shute.’ flag. “We had close to 100 attempts at the hill, and only 13 runs While many of the MASTERS experienced Hillclimbers were in qualifying actually made it through the timing shute. Many having difficulty in making it over the top, it was Drew Hulls of 16 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE Minnesota that surprised his fellow drivers, and the fans by Mark: making it over the top and winning the Open Mod Class. Hulls General Concrete Pro Mod Open: 1) Drew Huls, Polaris, edged out Jordan Stank by less then 2 seconds and “Cowboy” Cold Spring, MN., 35.72: 2) Jordan Stank, Polaris, Stoughton, Cook by only 4 seconds. During the qualifying Cook had the crowd cheering when he jumped off his sled, on to his hood, as WI., 40.25: 3) Matt Cook, Arctic Cat, Green Bay, WI., 42.48 his sled was on it’s way to the bottom of the hill. Winning Edge Magazine Pro Mod 800: 1) Travis Kaurala, Once again this year the MACH not only showed how this Ski-Doo, Alston, MI., 44.80: 2) Jordan Stank, Polaris, Stough- form of competition is challenging for the drivers, exciting for ton, WI., 55.94: 3) Kyle Wadaga, Polaris, Baraga, MI., 1:18.96 the fans, but also competitive amongst the brands. Kaurala Iron County Reporter Pro Mod 700: 1) Travis Kaurala, Ski- led the Ski-Doo drivers, while the father-son Stank combo set the stage for the Polaris fans, Cook and Lake Geneva, Wiscon- Doo, Alston, MI., 51.10: 2) Drew Huls, Polaris, Cold Spring, sins’s, Nick Schilleman had the Arctic Cat fans cheering, and MN., 58.51: 3) Nick Schilleman, Arctic Cat., Lake Geneva, Yamaha was represented by past World Champion qualifier, WI., 1:05:62 Jason Kleinschmidt. Ojibwa Casino’s Pro Mod 600: 1) Travis Kaurala, Ski-Doo, Alston, MI., High Mark: 2) Jason Kleinschmidt, Yamaha, Mer- Mid America Championship Hillclimb (MACH) At rill, WI., High Mark Tie for 3rd: 3) Steve Denomie, Polaris, Caspian 2014 Results Baraga, MI., High Mark:3) Kyle Maki, Ski-Doo, Baraga, MI., High Mark MASTERS Pro Stock King of the Hill: Jordan Stank, Polaris, Junior 2: 1) Jake Fedie, Ski-Doo, Nissula, MI., High Mark: Stoughton, WI. 1:10:15 2) Luke Maher, Polaris, Hastings, MN., High Mark: 3) Jordan Iron River Country Club Pro Mod King of the Hill: Travis Wolfe, Polaris, Montreal, WI., High Mark Kaurala, Ski-Doo, Alston, MI. 50.88 Junior 1: 1) Jordan Wolfe, Polaris, Montreal, WI., High Mark: 1st National Bank of Iron River Pro Open Stock: 1) Shay 2) Luke Maher, Polaris, Hastings, MN., High Mark Thompson, Polaris, Gwinn, MI., 38.27: 2) Jordan Stank, Mattson’s TV & Appliance 120 cc Class: Gold Medal- Polaris, Stoughton, WI., 52.94: 3) Tony Hemmila, Polaris, Keegan Boggetto, Polaris, Bessemer, MI.: Silver Medal- No- L’Anse, MI., High Mark lan Boggetto, Polaris, Bessemer, MI.: Bronze Medal- Karson Wild Rivers Realty Pro Stock 800: 1) Jordan Stank, Polaris, Kaurala, Ski-Doo, Alston, MI Stoughton, WI. 45.48

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OUR 120 CC CHAMPIONS FROM THE UPHILL DRAGS. (LEFT TO RIGHT) SIDNEY STORTI, EMMA GOLDBACH, TOMAS STIEBE, NATHAN LACOSS, CARTER LACOSSE, KEEGAN BOGGETTO, AND NOLAN BOGETTO. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 17 THE ASTeRS RACING CIRCUIT Upper Peninsula Racers win at Uphill Drags

Iron River’s Louie Goldbach won the TOP GUN featured class at the Caspian Snowmo-Fest Uphill Drags. It was an All-Goldbach Race team in the Finals in both TOP GUN and Pro Open Mod. In TOP GUN it was the father-son duo of Chris and CJ Nordang that took 2nd and 3rd. This was the first time the young Nordang, CJ, had raced in a Mid America Snow and Terrain Expert Racers (MASTERS) Circuit race. Goldbach then won the Lindwall Motors Open Mod class, with CJ (Nordang) taking a 2nd and the elder Nordang, Chris, taking a 3rd. Chris Nordang is the reigning TOP GUN Champion in the Ojibwa Casino Racing Series from last year. With the win at the former Caspian Ski Hill, Goldbach now takes a narrow 4 point lead over Lake Linden’s Jerry Buschell and a 5 point lead over Chris Nordang with one more Snow Drag left in the sea- son. That will be the MASTERS Snow Drag Championships at Marquette Mountain in Marquette on Saturday, April 5th. NOLAN BOGGETTO AND KEEGAN BOGETTO Goldbach only has a 1 point lead over Buschell in the Pro “Everywhere the MASTERS hosts and sanctions a Snow Open Mod class. Buschell has an 8 point lead over Champion, Drag, the track and the snow conditions differ. This is where Michigan’s, Matt Lacosse in Pro Mod 800, and a 10 point lead the drivers and their crews have to be at the ‘top of their game.’ over Goldbach in that class. Goldbach Racing was at it’s best. Whether they can do this Buschell won the Pro Mod 800 class over Lacosse and again at Marquette Mountain is left to be seen,” explained Goldbach. Buschell’s 3 year unbeaten streak in Pro Mod 700 Schulz. continued at Caspian. Goldbach Racing does not have a sled The snowmobile drag races also saw the one driver that the entered in that class. MASTERS Circuit has that plans on running all 3 of the Ojibwa “After a dissapointing performance at Sagola’s Tip Up Town, Casino Racing Series. This includes Hillclimb, Snow Drags, Louie and his team came back with a vengeance at the Cas- and Hillcross. It was Gwinn, Michigan’s Shay Thompson that pian Snowmo-Fest Uphill Drags. Now it is all going to come came back after winning at the MACH and won in Pro Mod 600, down to one race, that being the Championships at Marquette Trail Stock 800, and Race Stock 800. Mountain” commented MASTERS Racing Circuit President, The 1st Caspian Snowmo-fest culminated with the presenta- Skip Schulz. tion of only the 3rd person to be inducted into the MASTERS The Caspian Snowmo-Fest included the Mid America Cham- Hall/Web of Fame. That driver was the circuit’s all-time win- pionship Hillclimb (MACH) and the Uphill Drags. The weekend ningest driver, Matt Lacosse. Lacosse continued on his win- brought drivers from 3 states. While Minnesota put a driver ning ways by taking both Vintage Division classes, along with in the Ojibwa Casino Winners Circle for the hillclimb, the only winning the Pro Mod 500 class. In the MASTERS 20 year non-Michigan driver to win at the Uphill Drags was Merrill, Wis- history the only drivers to be inducted into the circuit’s Hall/Web consin’s, Jason Kleinschmidt on the Pat’s Motorsports Yamaha. of Fame is Al Turin, Paul Voelker, and Lacosse. Turin domi- Kleinschmidt won the Trail Stock 600 and the Race Stock 600 nated in the Circuit’s Hillclimbs in the 1990’s and early 2000’s. class. Voelker, who has made a return to Drag racing this year, was It was the Iron Range Snowmobile Club that prepared the an intergral part of the circuit’s beginnings. track the proceeding week and kept the 3 race lanes in perfect While the father’s were competing, the children were putting condition throughout the day. on a show for the fans in the 120 cc class. It was Emma Gold-

18 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE bach, Nathan and Carter Lacosse, Sidney Storti, and the two brothers that thrilled the fans at the Hillclimb that came back and won medals in the Drags. That being Keegan and Nolan Bogetto of Bessemer, Michigan. It wasn’t just the ‘guys’ and the ‘kids’ competing, but once again the MASTERS only woman to compete was Heather Lynn Maki of L’Anse. Maki raced her Mercury Sno Twister in the two Vintage classes.

Caspian Snowmo-Fest Uphill Drag Results: Power Engineering TOP GUN: 1) Louie Goldbach, Ski-Doo, Iron River, MI.: 2) Chris Nordang, Ski-Doo, Iron River, MI.: 3) CJ Nordang, Ski-Doo, Iron River, MI. Lindwall Motors Pro Open Mod: 1) Louie Goldbach, Ski- Doo, Iron River, MI.: 2) CJ Nordang, Ski-Doo, Iron River, Mi.: 3) Chris Nordang, Ski-Doo, Iron River, MI. Holiday Station-Stores Pro Mod 800: 1) Jerry Buschell, Ski- Doo, Lake Linden, MI.: 2) Matt Lacosse, Ski-Doo, Champion, MI.: 3) Goldbach, Ski-Doo, Iron River, MI. General Concrete Pro Mod 700: 1) Jerry Buschell, Ski-Doo, Lake Linden, MI.: 2) Matt Lacosse, Polaris, Champion, MI.: 3) Shay Thompson, Polaris, Gwinn, MI.: Wild Rivers Realty Pro Mod 600: 1) Shay Thompson, Po- laris, Gwinn, MI.: 2) Adam Hawkins, Polaris, Ontonagon, MI.: 3) Matt Lacosse, Wahl, Champion, MI.: Images from the Past & Presente! 1st National Bank of Iron River Pro Mod 500: 1) Matt Remember “The Good Old Days” of Lacosse, Champion, MI.: 2) David Wood, Arctic Cat, Calumet, snowmobile racing with pictures from MI Lindwall Motors Race Stock Open: 1) Shay Thompson, Po- Steve Landon of The Winning Edge Magazine. On fi le• are24 Hours photos of from: Eagle The River Soo • I-500,USSA, 1979 Mid to90’s present to 2001 • MIRA • Eagle & River ICE fromGrass 1979 Drags to 2011 laris, Gwinn, MI.: 2) Adam Hawkins, Polaris, Ontonagon, MI.; The Winning Edge Magazine • Michigan Grass Drags • Rock Maple Racing, the early years & much much mor 3) Travis Houtari, Ontonagon, MI., Ski-Doo Don’t let your memories652 E. Surrey fade Rd.,away. Farwell, MI 48622 Contact us to relive days gone by. Iron River Country Club Race Stock 600: 1) Jason Klein- Call for special pricing 989-588-9213 schmidt, Yamaha, Merrill, WI.: 2) Adam Hawkins, Polaris, on career and event photo CD’s [email protected] Ontonagon, MI.: 3) Trevor Wood, Arctic Cat, Calumet, MI.: Rhino Refrigeration Trail Stock 800: 1) Shay Thompson, Polaris, Gwinn, MI.: 2) David Wood, Arctic Cat, Calumet, MI.: NOLAN BOGGETTO AND KEEGAN BOGETTO 3) Travis Houtari, Ontonagon, MI., Ski-Doo Iron Range Snowmobile Club Trail Stock 600: 1) Jason Kleinschmidt, Yamaha, Merrill, WI.: 2) Trevor Wood, Arctic Cat, Calumet, MI.: 3) Matt Lacosse, Polaris, Champion, MI.: Ojibwa Casino’s VINTAGE DIVISION, Super V/V-8: 1) Matt Lacosse, Ski-Doo, Cham- pion, MI.: 2) Heather Lynn Maki, Mercury Sno Twister, L’Anse, MI. Lindwall Motors 120 cc (ALL Champions): Keegan Bogget- to, Polaris, Bessemer, MI.: Nolan Bogetto, Polaris, Bes- semer, MI.: Emma Goldbach, Ski-Doo, Iron River, MI.: Carter Lacosse, Polaris, Champion, MI.: Nathan Lacosse, Polaris, Champion, MI.: Tomas Stiebe, Arctic Cat, L’Anse, MI.: Sidney Storti, Arctic Cat, Iron River, MI.; JORDAN STANK THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 19 THE ASTeRS RACING CIRCUIT

Wadaga and Stank take King honors at Pine Mountain

Hillcimb Drivers, crews, and fans know that any Snowmobile Hillclimb put on by the Mid America Snow and Terrain Expert Racers (MASTERS) Racing Circuit is going to not only have spills, crashes, dissapointed drivers, and a hill that is challenging to make it over the top. However, few, even the MASTERS Of- ficials themselves, had no idea how challenging “Bulldozer’ to the side of the Pine Mountain Ski Jump landing area would be. It turned out to be one of the most challenging Hillclimbs the 20 year old MASTERS Circuit has run in years. Throughout both qualifying rounds, only one driver was able JEREMY JACOBSON, INTEGRATED FIRST RESPONDERS, PRO MOD to make it successfully through the Timing Shute at the top of KING OF THE HILL, JORDAN STANK, COURTNEY SWARTCZ OF OJIBWA CASINO, AMANDA SAUVLA OF OJIBWA CASINO AND CHRIS LARSON OF INTEGRATED FIRST RESPONDERS. PHOTO BY MASTERS RACING CIRCUIT’S MARK ERVIN.

the hill. That was Baraga, Michigan’s, Kyle Wadaga. Wadaga accomplished this amazing feat during the 1st round of the Pro Stock 800 class. No one in any class during all of the 2nd Round attempts at the hill was able to make it over the top. Due to the difficulty of the vertical steepness of the hill, the amount of snow on the hill, and the placement of the gates that the drivers had to go around, the MASTERS officials met with the drivers between the 1st and 2nd Round to ask them if they wanted to remove some of the gates. Due to the courage the drivers already had in going through the 1st Round, the driv- ers and the MASTERS agreed to keep the gates as they were placed to start the 2nd Round. Every driver in all of the classes in the second round made it no further up the hill then past the 3rd of 4 gates. After the 4th gate, the drivers then had to go in between a long set of cones in the Timing Shute. Earlier in the day, Wadaga did make it to and through most of the cones in the Timing Shute, however he hit one of the last remaining cones before setting a time. Due to the difficulty of the hill, the MASTERS and those that won their respective class and qualified for the King of the Hill “Shoot-outs’ did decide to remove a couple of the gates for both the Iron Mountain Tourism Association Pro Stock King of the Hill and the C and R Pro Mod King of the Hill Shoot-out. Even by removing some of the gates, none of the drivers that were in the Pro Stock King of the Hill made it through the Tim- COURTNEY SWARTZ OF OJIBWA CASINO, PRO STOCK KING OF THE ing Shute. The Iron Mountain Tourism Association Pro Stock HILL, KYLE WADAGA, AND AMANDA SAUVLA OF OJIBWA CASINO. King of the Hill would go to Wadaga for making it through a PHOTO BY MASTERS RACING CIRCUIT’S MARK ERVIN. majority of the Timing Shute, without making it all the way to set 20 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE a time. pionships is now at 5. Stank on a Polaris set the high mark It wasn’t until the second qualifier for the Pro Mod King to win the Pro Stock 700 class. Joining Stank in representing of the Hill would a time be set. The first driver that ran was Michigan at the WC (World Championships) will be first year Merrill, Wisconsin’s, Jason Kleinschmidt. Kleinschmidt who Junior Driver, Jake Fedie of Nissula. Fedie competed in his also qualified in the Pro Stock King of the Hill by making it to first Pro Class at Pine Mountain and ended with a 3rd Place the final gate before the timing shute on his Yamaha, failed to Finish. go past the 1st cone in Pro Mod. Then it was one of the top Representing Wisconsin at this year’s WC will be Jordan Snowmobile Hillclimbers in the Midwest that set a time. That Stank, Layne’s son. Jordan also extended his streak of com- was Stoughton, Wisconsin’s Jordan Stank. Stank, a graduate peting at the WC to 5 years. Jordan (Stank) won the Pro Open of Michigan Tech, turned in an amazing time of 29.80 seconds Mod class by setting high mark on the hill. The other driver to on his Polaris. The next driver was Wadaga who set a 33.66 represent Wisconsin at the World Championship will be Junior second time. Then it was a run by De Pere, Wisconsin’s Matt, Driver, Jordan Wolf of Montreal, located just south of Ironwood, “Cowboy” Cook. Cook, originally from Ewen, Michigan, on Michigan. an Arctic Cat had the crowd roaring and wondering if he beat Minnesota will send 4 drivers from the MASTERS. They will Stank. Cook’s run fell less then a second short of winning the be led by Drew and Nick Huls. Drew is from Cold Spring, and Pro Mod King of the Hill. Cook had a 30.69 second run. Nick is from St. Joseph. Joining them will be Holdingford’s It was High Marks that determined the winners in 7 of the 8 Cody Woidyla. Also going to the WC from Minnesota will be Pro Classes. Few drivers made it past the 2nd gate, with most Junior Driver, Luke Maher of Hastings. of the winners setting the high mark and winning their class by Wadaga, Kleinschmidt, and Cook all qualified for the WC, but getting to and slightly past the 3rd of 4 gates. This forced the are unable to compete at this years event. All have stated that MASTERS “Hill Jockeys” to do everything they can to help and they will be competing at the Wisconsin and Minnesota State possibly save a snowmobile from rolling to the bottom of the Championship Hillclimbs to earn a spot at the 2015 WC. hill. While many snowmobiles ended up at the bottom of the For more information on any of the MASTERS Ojibwa Casino hill, few had serious damage to the sled. No driver was injured Series, you can contact Schulz at 906-884-9101, or e-mail him during the competition. at [email protected] You can also go to the MASTERS It was this event that determined the final list of drivers repre- Website at www.mastersracing.net senting 3 Midwestern States at this years World Championship Hillclimb in Jackson, Wyoming. That will take place March 20th Iron Mountain Tourism Association Pine through the 23rd. Representing Michigan will be the MAS- Mountain Snowmobile Hillclimb Results: TERS top driver, Travis Kaurala of Alston. It was at Pine Moun- tain that for the first time in a number of years, Kaurala did not C & R Pro Mod King of the Hill: 1) Jordan Stank, Stoughton, win at least one of the classes he entered. Thus Kaurala did WI., Polaris, 29.80 2) Matt Cook, DePere, WI., Arctic Cat, not qualify for either King of the Hill Shoot-out. Kaurala had previously qualified for the World Championships by winning 30.69 3) Kyle Wadaga, Baraga, MI., Polaris, 33.66 4) Jason both King of the Hill Shoot-outs at Big Powderhorn Mountain Kleinschmidt, Merrill, WI., Yamaha, High Mark. last Spring, then winning at the Mid America Championship Iron Mountain Tourism Association Pro Stock King of the Hill: 1) Hillclimb at Caspian on Feb 15th. Kyle Wadaga, Baraga, MI., Polaris, High Mark 2) Wadaga, High The other MASTERS Racing Circuit drivers from Michigan Mark (Tie on High Mark for 3rd) 3) Layne Stank, Menomonee, to qualify for this years World Championship is Menomonee’s MI., Polaris, Mark 3) Kleinschmidt, Merrill, WI., Yamaha, Mark. Layne Stank. Stank’s streak of qualifying for the World Cham- Ojibwa Casino’s Junior King of the Hill: Jake Fedie, Nissula, MI., Ski-Doo Integrated First Responders Pro Open Mod: 1) Jordan Stank, Stoughton, WI., Polaris, High Mark 2) Shay Thompson, Gwinn, MI., Polaris 3) Kyle Wadaga, Baraga, MI., Polaris. Standard Printing Pro Mod 800: 1) Kyle Wadaga, Baraga, MI., Polaris, High Mark 2) Jordan Stank, Stoughton, WI., Polaris 3) Shay Thompson, Gwinn, MI. Econo Lodge of Iron Mtn Pro Mod 700: 1) Matt Cook, Green Bay, WI., Arctic Cat, High Mark 2) Layne Stank, Menomonee, MI., Polaris 3) Travis Kaurala, Alston, MI., Ski-Doo. Pine Mountain Ski Resort/Famers Pro Mod 600: 1) Jason Klein- schmidt, Merrill, WI., Yamaha, High Mark 2) Steve Denomie, Baraga, MI., Polaris 3) Travis Kaurala, Alston, MI., Ski-Doo Integrated First Responders Pro Open Stock: 1) Kyle Wadaga, Baraga, MI., Polaris, High Mark 2) Jordan Stank, Stoughton, WI., Polaris 3) Layne Stank, Menomonee, MI., Polaris B & K Engraving Pro Stock 800: 1) Kyle Wadaga, Baraga, MI., Polaris, 1:00:41 2) Shay Thompson, Gwinn, MI., Polaris, High Mark 3) Tony Hemilla, L’Anse, MI, Polaris Ojibwa Casino of Marquette Pro Stock 700: 1) Layne Stank, Menomonee, MI., Polaris, High Mark 2) Nick Huls, St, Joseph, MN., Polaris 3) Jason Kleinschmidt, Merrill, WI., Yamaha A COMMON SIGHT AT THE PINE MOUNTAIN SNOWMOBILE HILLCLIMB. Ojibwa Casino of Baraga Pro Stock 600: 1) Jason Kleinschmidt, MASTERS OFFCIIALS HELPING KYLE WADAGA. PHOTO COURTESY OF Merrill, WI., Yamaha, High Mark 2) Nick Huls, St. Joseph, MN., JASON ASSELIN. 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Story & Photo’s by Steve Landon to a Yamaha for Semi Pro Stock 600 he would outrun veteran ski-doo speedster George Armstrong, ‘51 of Standish, Mich., Kinross, Michigan, February 15, 2014; - Following a brief by 4.663 seconds to take the checkered. The victories gave intermission to run the Soo I-500 February 1st, the Midwest Churchill his second sweep of the classes this season since International Racing Association returned to action for a one Brimley. day program presented by the Kinross Lions Club at the historic Keith Gainforth, ’20 of Unionville, Mich., captured his second Chippewa County Fairgrounds. win of the season in Limited 600. Driving a Polaris Gainforth Brisk temperatures greeted drivers and fans as action got squeezed out a victory over fellow Polaris triggerman Billy Skea, underway bright and early Saturday morning with a full slate of ’38 of Traverse City, Mich., by just 0.396 seconds. Pro-am racing and qualifying for the afternoon’s main event, the It has been six years since Billy Skea zipped around the oval Kinross Lions 300 Pro-Enduro. For drivers who battled bitter on a sprint sled, however, that all changed in Kinross when he cold temperatures, poor visibility and heavy snow dust at Brim- climbed on board a machine owned by Jack Medley. Looking ley, Michigan on January 26th, Kinross offered a much needed like he had never left sprinters Skea went right to work finish- break from Mother Natures recent mood swings. ing second in Limited 600. Dialed in and eager for victory he Andy Shoemaker, ‘21 of Pinconning, Mich., who moved from returned his Skea machine to the oval for Limited 500 where he Polaris to ski-doo for 2014 continued to leave the competition in would hold off ski-doo top gun Rob Reis, ’36 of Millington, Mich., the dust. In Pro-Open he held off elder MIRA ski-doo speedster by 0.969 seconds to claim victory. Jeff Longton of Traverse City, Mich., by 7.98 seconds to take “Jack Medley had purchased the machine a while back, it was the checkered flag. Not ready to call it a day the “Shoe on a one of Terry Wahl’s old chassis from his Eagle River days. Jeff Doo” struck gold once again this time over fellow ski-doo ace Longton only lives a couple of miles from me and works on his Kyle Roe of Rudyard, Mich., who finished just 3.402 seconds champ sleds in Traverse City. He contacted my Soo I-500 crew back. Shoemaker captured both classes in Brimley. chief to see if I was interested in working on the sled and driving Eric Churchill ’18 of Unionville, Mich., was back on the ham- it the last couple of MIRA races. Of course I said yes! They put mer again chewing up the ice and the competition. Driving a a lot of time in getting it ready and it showed by winning right Polaris Churchill held off Arctic Cat throttle-jockey Craig Trout out of the gate. It is powered by a 440 Polaris engine, we run it by 3.826 seconds to capture Semi Pro 600 Open. Switching in the 500 and 600 limited class. It was great being back on a

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22 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE sprinter, I’m just happy I could lead it to victory”. Billy Skea said. Like a fine wine Minnesota native John Bosek just gets better with age. Piloting a Gen II Polaris, Bosek blew past the com- petition to take the 10 lap Pro 600 Enduro Shootout by 0.796 seconds over Gen II Polaris speedster Larry Young, ’26 of Sault © Kinross Ste. Marie, Mich. Anthony Mayer finished third also on a Gen II Polaris. Fresh off winning the 10 lap Pro-Am Enduro at Brimley, Josh Ware ’39 of Barbeau, Mich., showed he had what it takes to Michigan keep his Polaris in the winner’s circle on the MIRA circuit. At the drop of the green flag it looked as though fellow Polaris pilot Billy Skea would have a clean run to the winner’s circle as he bolted to the front of the pack to lead the first six laps, however Ware had other ideas as he grabbed the number one slot on lap seven where he would stay until MIRA Master-Flagman Roger Britt waved the checkered. Bryan Ball ’26 of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., on a Polaris slipped into the number two slot to finish 0.233 seconds shy of victory lane followed by Skea who fell to third 1.856 seconds down from Ware. Joey Burch ’22 of Rosebush, Mich., proved he had what it takes to be a winner on the MIRA oval as he captured the 15 lap Semi Pro-Am Enduro. The son of late MIRA/Soo I-500 driver JOEY BURCH CAPTURED HIS FIRST MAJOR VICTORY ON THE MIRA Joe (Joe B.) Burch, he is a member of Beard Motorsports of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Driving the teams #22 Polaris Burch blasted CIRCUIT WINNING THE SEMI PRO-AM ENDURO. into the lead the moment the green flag sailed followed closely by Kevin Vermeersch of Unionville, Mich. on the #4 WV Racing Polaris. By lap two Vermeersch was on top followed closely by Burch. Sadly for Vermeersch his lead would only last one lap, © he crashed in turn two putting him completely out of the hunt for the checkered, he would finish one lap down in sixth place. The accident put Burch back on top for good followed closely by Dustin Fierek, ’28 of Hessel, Mich., who finished second 0.363 second back in second place. Eric Churchill rounded out the top three on a Yamaha. A crowd pleasing Pro-Am program behind them MIRA officials set the sites on getting ready for the afternoons main event, the Kinross Lions 300 Pro Enduro.

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WINNERS PICHE PERFORMANCE RACING, #32 AND RUNNERS-UP HUNT RACING, #31 WENT NECK150 AND NECK ALL AFTERNOON. was cancelled following the Pro-am program due to poor vis- ibility on the track. Located twenty minutes south of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., © the one-day event featured Pro-am sprint and enduro racing topped off with the Pro-Enduro. While the weather was a bit PICHE PERFORMANCE RACING HAD PLENTY TO CELEBRATE WITH THEIR FIRST PRO-ENDURO VICTORY. (L-R) BRYAN BALL, LARRY YOUNG YAMAHA SPEEDSTERS GRANT AND CAM VERMEERSCH, #12 FINISHED & DUANE PICHE. OUT THE DAY IN NINTH. Text & Photo By Steve Landon Kinross, Michigan, February 14, 2014; - Rested from a two week break following the Soo I-500, the Midwest International Racing Association (MIRA) returned to action at the Chippewa County Fairgrounds in Kinross, Mich., for the second Annual Kinross Lions Club 300. Scheduled for 300 laps this year’s race would have to be shortened to 225 laps due to impending darkness. When the checkered flag waved it was for Polaris and Piche Performance Racing of Brimley, Michigan who scored their first ever Pro-Enduro victory. Backed by driv- ers Larry Young and Bryan Ball the team finished just 7.790 seconds up on runner-up Hunt Racing of Lansing, Mich., with Polaris pilots Anthony and Aaron Mayer. Kovar Racing rounded out the top three 10.924 seconds down with Dan Maki and Cody Bauer leading the charge on a Polaris. In addition to the victory Polaris teams captured seven of the top 10 positions. Kinross proved to be the second race on the MIRA circuit this year offering a pro-enduro. The 250 lap race scheduled for the Bay Mills Resort and Casino in Brimley, Mich., January 26th ©

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THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 25 Kenny Hunt worked on their winning engine. A one, two finish only made the day more special. “We’re running a 2000 Gen II Polaris with a Kenny Hunt © modified motor. The Gen II’s are very competitive plus there is still a large inventory of parts available, so getting one rebuilt after a race is pretty easy, The track was much better than last years, they did a good job preparing the ice. The race really went smooth despite be- ing cut short, I’m happy we had a green flag finish since it made it more exciting for the drivers and the fans at the end. We work with Hunt’s, in fact we help each other out during the races. To finish one and two says a lot for Kenny Hunt con- sidering the fact he did the motors for both machines. It is also a big moral lift for our drivers, team owners and crew who put a lot of hours into these machines. I’m very happy with the victory we couldn’t have done it with- out our sponsors and everyone who helped us out during the season”, Piche said. DRIVERS ROD BELL AND KYLE STRIETER, #4 CAPTURED FIFTH. Three year MIRA veteran Larry Young, ’26 of Sault Ste. Ma- rie, Mich., had nothing but praise for his team following his first pro-enduro victory. There is no doubt he’ll be in the winner’s circle many more times in the future. “We qualified on the pole but we took second in the shootout. © This put us on the front row in the second starting position for the race. The sled ran great all day, we didn’t have any problems. The Hunt and Piche teams help each other out as much as pos- sible, we get along great! It was nice to finish one and two in a close race. I’m glad I was able to be a part of it”, Young said. Bryan Ball,’23 of Sault Ste. Marie had another great weekend on the MIRA oval. A four year veteran of the ice oval, Ball fin- ished second in the 10 lap Pro-am enduro just 0.233 seconds behind winner Josh Ware, it was the last time this season he would finish in the bridesmaid position. Next stop victory lane. “We had a great time in the pro enduro it’s a lot fun especially when you come out on the winning end. I love racing against my friends and buddies. Our team is always running up with the top few sleds, prob- lem is I just have this black cloud that follows me around, something always seems to break, doesn’t matter if it’s sleds or excavators, Ha! Ha! This time everything went just the way we wanted it to. BILLY SKEA AND JAMES HEILER, #57 DROVE THEIR FELZKE FARMS The Kinross oval was fine this year. I’m a rough track guy I POLARIS TO FOURTH PLACE. would rather have it rough than smooth. I feel like I perform a lot better when the track starts getting worn down. chilly, the fans on hand were treated to some of the best com- Our crew worked hard all day, they did a great job. I’m just petition of the season. glad Larry and I could deliver a win, they sure deserved it”, Ball Racing got underway following the pro-am program with 20 said. sleds taking the green flag on the historic fairgrounds oval. Piche Performance Racing is sponsored by; Little Caesars During the course of the race the lead would exchange hands Pizza, Ken Graham Trucking, Mark’s Tire, Norris Contracting, 13 times between five different teams as follows; Larry Young/ Bay Mills Resort & Casino, U.P Seamless Rain Gutters, Pierce Bryan Ball #32 - Polaris Laps 1-10; Anthony Mayer/Aaron May- Farms, Kaysner Construction, JVV Enterprises and Big Time er #31 – Polaris Laps 11-16; John Bosek/Ryan Flynn – Polaris Graphics. Lap 17; Anthony Mayer/Aaron Mayer #31 – Polaris Laps 18-23; Crew Members, Dave Piche, Jeremy Vermeersch, Jeremy Larry Young/Bryan Ball #32 - Polaris Laps 24-54; Eric Bouman/ Lightfoot, Ron Mills, Kurt Micolowski, and Duane Piche. Kevin Bouman #5 – Polaris Laps 55-66; Dan Maki/Cody Bauer If you mention the name Mayer in the eastern U.P. of Michi- #34 – Polaris Lap 67; Eric Bouman/Kevin Bouman #5 – Polaris gan chances are the first thing that comes to mind is snowmo- Laps 68-75; Larry Young/Bryan Ball #32 - Polaris Laps 76-86; bile racing. Since before the first Soo I-500 back in 1969, the Eric Bouman/Kevin Bouman #5 – Polaris Laps 87-129; Larry Mayer family have been involved in snowmobile competition, Young/Bryan Ball #32 - Polaris Laps 130-135; Anthony Mayer/ most notably Francis “Tank” Mayer who made his mark on the Aaron Mayer #31 – Polaris Laps 136-183; Larry Young/Bryan Soo I-500 mile the first 25 years of the race. Today Aaron, ’33 Ball #32 - Polaris Laps 184-225. of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and Anthony Mayer, ’37 of Rud- Piche Racing has been a major competitor on the enduro yard, Mich., are making their mark on the oval as members of circuit over the years, however they had yet to win a major pro- the legendary Hunt Racing Team of Lansing, Michigan. Since enduro until now. Under the direction of Duane Piche, a two- joining forces with the team the Mayer boys have won two pro- time winner of the Soo I-500 Senior Classic, the team has led enduro races Caro and Drummond Island and the 2010 MIRA their share of races. At the season opener in Caro they finished Championship. While they’ve come up short of the checkered 15th. Now thanks to some excellent driving by Larry Young flag in 2014, they have been in the thick of the hunt of each and Bryan Ball on their trusty old Gen II Polaris they have a race from start to finish. At the opener in Caro, Mich., they fin- checkered flag in their trophy case. Starting second on front ished fourth just one lap down from winners Cadarette Racing row they would lead the race on five occasions before latching of Alpena, Michigan. on to the top spot for good,184 laps in. Adding to the joy of win- Kinross where they have finished second the last two years ning their first race was the fact they were able to share it with has been a challenge. In the 2013 Kinross 300 they led several their friends at Hunt Racing who finished close by in second. laps on two occasions only to come up a lap shy of the check- For years Hunt and Piche crews have worked together, in fact ered flag. While they were closer this year, they were unable to

26 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE close the deal. a new one on. “We’re running the Gen II chassis with a 600cc twin Polaris The track was close to last year’s condition at the end of the Liberty motor this year. race. During the race we were not able to jump into the lead till It was nice to not have the huge snow bank walls around we lost our frontend. Once we got new skis we ran hard until the track, last year it was like racing in a tunnel. This year was we lost the frontend again. We were not the only ones having great and we would like to thank those who prepared the track”, trouble, everyone was when the track went to dirt early on, just Kevin Bouman said. like it did last year. Defending MIRA Champion and 2014 Caro 150 winner We should have won that race, but I noticed we were losing Cadarette Collision Racing of Alpena, Mich., finished out the power near the end of the race. We found out afterwards that day in eighth on Arctic Cat seven laps out with drivers Troy one of the carburetor’s was iced up and made that cylinder go Dewald,’44 of Augres, Mich., and Dustin Fierek, ’28 of Hessel, rich. Mich., at the helm. Both teams (Piche and Hunts) did a great job, I’m happy we “We started out the race good, when the track started get- were able to finish one and two”, Aaron Mayer said. ting down to dirt, we fought handling issues till close to the end, Young guns Dan Maki of Newberry and Cody Bauer of by then it was too late to make a run for the win. Our pit crew Farwell, Mich., joined forces with Brian Kovar racing. Driving a never gave up and got the sled to work good at the end we 2012 Polaris the team started in the middle of the field eventu- could run with the leaders, we just lost too much ground early”, ally working their way into the lead 67 laps into the race. After a Fierek explained. brief run on top they would fall into third place where they would Pro 600 Shootout winner John Bosek led lap 17 before even- finish out the day tually falling out of the hunt. Backed by co-driver Ryan Flynn Felzke Farms pilots James Heiler, ‘28 of Dewitt, Mich., and they finished out the race in 18th with 208 laps on a Polaris. Billy Skea ‘38 of Traverse City, Mich, who captured third in the Thanks to hard work by the Kinross Lions Club and coopera- Caro 150 closed out the day in fourth on their Polaris IQR. tion from Mother Nature MIRA was able to close out another Defending Kinross 300 Champions Eric Bouman,’25 and great season in style after a late start due to mild weather. The Kevin Bouman,’27 of Martin Mich., appeared in position for a one-day program was clearly a hit with fans and one many repeat performance, however, it was not to be this time around. hope to see in the future. Leading on three occasions with their Gen II Polaris, the pair MIRA the oldest continuous oval track snowmobile racing cir- would finish out the day in seventh place, seven laps down. cuit is sponsored by Fairgrove Oil & Propane, Richardson Ford, “We had a good run until the right hand aluminum steering Chevrolet, Buick of Standish, Mich., and Weiss Equipment. arm atop the spindle stripped causing us to come into the pits To learn more about MIRA check them out at www.mirarac- under green. We went seven laps down from the leader putting ing.com or on facebook www.facebook.commiraracing

JOSH WARE AND JON GIFFEL, #20 CLOSED OUT THE DAY IN SIXTH.

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DEFENDING KINROSS CHAMPS LMB RACING, #5 FINISHED SEVENTH WITH ERIC AND KEVIN BOUMAN AT THE HELM. Race Results 1. Larry Young/Bryan Ball - Polaris - 225 laps 2. Aaron Mayer/Anthony Mayer - Polaris - 225 laps 3. Dan Maki/Cody Bauer - Polaris - 225 4. James Heller/Billy Skea - Polaris - 221 Laps 5. Kyle Strieter/Rod Bell - Polaris - 219 Laps 6. Josh Ware/John Giffel - Polaris - 219 Laps 7. Eric Bouman/Kevin Bouman - Polaris - 218 laps 8. Troy Dewald/Dustin Fierek - Arctic Cat - 218 laps 9. Cam Vermeersch/Grant Vermeersch - Yamaha - 218 Laps 10. Robert Walker/Ryan Spencer - Arctic Cat - 218 Laps 11. Cardell Potter/James Hicks - Polaris - 218 Laps 12. Isaac Wolfgang/Lance Kalbrieisch - Arctic Cat - 217 Laps 13. Keith Gainforth/Eric Churchill - Yamaha - 212 laps 14. Lance Trembley/John Booth - Arctic Cat - 211 15. Rich Spranger/Jeremy Pippo - Polaris - 211 Laps

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Story & Photos By Steve Landon DRIVERS CHARGE INTO TURN TWO DURING THE POPULAR MIRA PRO-AM PROGRAM. Lincoln, Mich., February 22, 2014; - In 2012 and again in While temperatures remained on the chilly side, sunny-sky’s 2013, getting an ice oval built and race ready was considered a and little if any wind would allow for a topnotch weekend of herculean task on the Midwest International Racing Association competition. Old Mother Nature was in a good mood for snow- (MIRA) circuit. Much above average temperatures forced some mobile racing at the Alcona Recreation Area. promoters to throw in the towel while others simply held races For many drivers the final race of the season meant one last with marginal ice. chance to improve in the point standings or finally capture that Fast-forward to 2014, a year dominated by record low checkered flag that had eluded them all season. For others it temperatures, gusty winds and above average snowfall. This was a chance to give new drivers some ice time to fine-tune year promoters had to again struggle just to get their event off. their skills one more time as they made plans for 2015. One Heavy consistent snowfall throughout the season often made thing was certain it was going to be an exciting day of competi- it difficult to keep tracks clean enough to allow frost to settle in tion. deep into the ground. Unrelenting cold combined with many Racing got underway with hot laps and heat racing as drivers nights and days with cold gusty winds and white out conditions positioned themselves for the finals. Crowds proved above made this year a challenge for watering crews and everyone average for Pro-am racing with vehicles lining both sides of the involved both on and off the track. It was a winter for the terraced total view track. record books, yet through it all MIRA, their drivers and promot- For one individual Lincoln would mark his last hurrah as ers came through with some of the best racing ever. It was a a driver in modern snowmobile racing. Joel Diamond, ‘37 of season and a winter that won’t soon be forgotten. It seemed Lapeer, Mich., was retiring after a spectacular career. The son only fair Mother Nature would give everyone a break with some of MIRA/Soo I-500 legend Rob Diamond, Joel was success- great weather for the season finale in Lincoln. ful in both enduro and sprint racing. The last three years he On Friday teams heading for the track to setup early faced traveled across the Snowbelt with Tommy Lipar Racing as part light and blowing snow that made driving treacherous. Major of the TLR Cup Series. In 2013 he raced with Team Blu 02 of and minor accidents were commonplace across the state of Bay Port, Mich., driving the teams Polaris at the Soo and on the Michigan, it was not a good day to be on the roads. As they MIRA circuit. He also raced with D & L Racing in Sunday’s Pro traveled many teams were wondering if we were in for another Enduro on a Yamaha. During his career he raced ski-doo, Po- blustery weekend of racing, a weekend where fans would stay laris and Yamaha entries to several top finishes and victories. close to home or would the season end on an upbeat note? He plans to remain active in racing helping his brother Mitch

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JOEL DIAMOND TAKES A VICTORY LAP WITH DAUGHTER MORGAN AS HE CLOSES OUT HIS PROFESSIONAL OVAL TRACK SNOWMOBILE RACING CAREER WITH VICTORIES IN PRO CHAMP 440 AND PRO OPEN 600. JOEL IS THE SON OF FORMER MIRA GREAT ROB DIAMOND OF LAPEER, MICHIGAN. who plans to stay in the drivers seat. In his last performance on the Pro-am circuit Diamond showed fans and fellow competitors he still had what it takes to be a winner as he blew past the competition on his Tommy Lipar Racing ski-doo. In Pro Champ 440 he held off fellow ski- © doo throttle-jockey Andy Shoemaker, ’21 of Pinconning, Mich., by 3.055 seconds for the checkered. Next up, Pro Open 600 where Diamond sparkled again as he roared on to victory over Polaris Ace Jon Giffel, ’26 of Essex- ville, Mich., by 1.324 seconds. Andy Shoemaker rounded out the top three on a ski-doo. In a surprise move Diamond took his daughter Morgan on what might be one of his final victory laps as a driver. Jeff Longton of Traverse City, Mich., captured the 2014 MIRA Class Championship in both Pro Champ 440 and Pro-Open 600. He closed out his season finishing third in Pro Champ 440 and fourth in Pro-Open 600 on a ski-doo. Rob Reis, ‘36 of Millington, Mich., had a fantastic afternoon in a sweeping performance over Keith Gainforth, ’20 of Unionville, Mich. Piloting a ski-doo Reis captured Limited 600 by 3.072 seconds and Limited 500 by 4.778 seconds over Gainforth who Stock 600 Sprint. In addition to his victory the seasoned vet- was locked into second place. While victory would not be in the eran closed out the year winning the Stock 600 Sprint Class cards at Lincoln, Gainforth would go home with the 2014 class Championship championships in Limited 500 and 600. Rod Bell, ’40 of Unionville, Mich., poured on the power in the Dale Schwenk made most his MIRA debut. Driving a 2002 10 lap Pro 600 Enduro Shootout leading his Polaris to victory Wahl Polaris, Schwenk finished fifth in Pro Champ 440 before by 2.033 seconds over fellow Polaris Ace Larry Young, ’26 of going on to take Semi Pro 600 Open over Polaris trigger- Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Troy Dewald rounded out the top three man Eric Churchill, ’18 of Cass city, Mich., by 5.883 seconds. on an Arctic Cat. Despite his second place finish Churchill managed to claim the Following a strong performance in Semi Pro Open 600 Eric 2014 Semi Pro 600 Open class title. Churchill was eager to get back into the winners circle. Before Veteran MIRA ski-doo racer George Armstrong, ’51 of Pin- the season ended he would go on to take two more checkered conning, Mich., struck gold driving his ski-doo to victory lane flags. At the helm of a Yamaha Churchill managed to hold off over local favorite Lilly Manning on an Arctic Cat in Pure Stock/ fellow Yamaha pilot Aaron Giles to grab the five lap Pro Stock 30 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE ©

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CARO 150 WINNER TROY DEWALD TOOK TOP HONORS IN THE PRO-AM ENDURO.

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VETERAN GEORGE ARMSTRONG, #8 CELEBRATES AFTER WINNING PURE STOCK/STOCK 600 SPRINT.

KEITH GAINFORTH, #7 CHURNS UP THE ICE HEADED FOR A FOURTH 600 final by 1.089 seconds and claim the class championship. PLACE FINISH IN SEMI PRO 600 OPEN. In the 30 lap Semi Pro Enduro, Cody Bauer of Farwell, Mich., latched on to the lead for the first four laps on board his Hoos Racing Polaris before giving way to Eric Churchill who led all the way to the checkered flag on his Countryside Motorsports Yamaha finishing 13.447 seconds ahead of Cadarette Racing © Arctic Cat speedster Dustin Fierek, ‘28 of Hessel, Michigan. Austin Leeck of Alpena, Mich., finished third on a Polaris. Bauer finished in sixth. Cadarette Racing’s Troy Dewald, ‘44 of Augres, Mich., who won the Caro 150 in Caro Mich., January 18th with Dustin Fierek and Ryan Spencer proved invincible in 20 lap Pro-Am Enduro. Driving an Arctic Cat Dewald led green to checkered finishing 13.957 seconds up on R & R Racing’s Polaris trig- german Josh Ware, ‘39 of Barbeau, Michigan. Keith Gainforth rounded out the top three on a Yamaha. In the five-lap vintage race Tommy Downing of Cadillac, Mich., proved he had what it takes to win on the big MIRA tracks as he cruised on to victory on board an Arctic Cat. Downing is one of top drivers each year at the Marion Snowfest vintage races in Marion, Michigan The first day of racing behind them teams turned their focus to Sundays Michigan Cat 500.

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DRIVERS CHARGE INTO TURN ONE IN LIMITED 600.

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ROB REIS, #871, KEITH GAINFORTH #10 AND KYLE ROWE #26 ROB REIS TAKES A WELL EARNED VICTORY LAP. REIS CAPTURED BATTLE IT OUT IN LIMITED 600. LIMITED 500 AND LIMITED 600.

ERIC CHURCHILL CLOSED OUT ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SEASON LEADING HIS YAMAHA TO VICTORY IN SEMI PRO STOCK 600 AND IN THE SEMI PRO ENDURO.

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DALE SCHWENK, #14G PROVED COOL LOOKING SLEDS CAN ALSO BE WINNERS AS HE CLAIMED HIS FIRST MIRA VICTORY TAKING PRO 600 OPEN.

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TOMMY DOWNING OVERCAME AN EARLY PROBLEM IN THE VINTAGE HEAT RACE TO GRAB THE CHECKERED IN THE VINTAGE FINAL.

WHO SAYS YOU HAVE TO HAVE A SLEEK RESTORED VINTAGE RACER TO COMPETE? THESE DRIVERS HAD A BLAST RACING THEIR TIRED AND WORN IRON IN THE VINTAGE CLASS.

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JACK MEDLEY #09, KYLE ROWE, #26 AND BILLY SKEA, 09X KICK UP A CLOUD OF DUST AS THEY CHARGE INTO TURN ONE IN LIMITED 600.

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KYLE ROWE HAD ANOTHER GREAT WEEKEND TAKING A FOURTH IN PRO CHAMP 440 AND FIFTH IN LIMITED 600.

ANTHONY MAYER, #31 AND TYLER NICKELS, #67 GO HEAD TO HEAD IN THE PRO 600 ENDURO SHOOTOUT.

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ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SEASON BEHIND HIM, LONG TIME MIRA PIT CHUTE OFFICIAL FRED HASTY HEADS BACK DOWN PIT ROW WITH HIS FLAGS AND SIGN IN HAND. HE’LL BE BACK NEXT YEAR TO DO IT ALL AGAIN.

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CARDELL POTTER, #02 AND KEVIN FLANNERY, #29 SWAP PAINT IN THE PRO ENDURO SHOOTOUT. TO ORDER PHOTOS ©

AARON GILES, #29 AND JOEY BURCH, #22 DIVE INTO TURN ONE DURING THE SEMI PRO ENDURO. GILES FINISHED FOURTH, BURCH MICHIGAN CAT 500 FINISHED SEVENTH.

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With Geraldine, his wife of 65 years, and sons Steve, Jerry and granddaughter Becky Morgan holding him, Ernol (Bud) Knapp died peacefully on Tuesday evening April 15 at 10:20. He was 10 days short of his 89th birthday. With a fresh ground cover of snow, the first Michigan resident ever inducted into the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame fired up his snowmobile and broke a new trail to Heaven. There he met up with his dogs Bullitt and Stripe and together they blazed a trail for others to follow. Bud was the kind of person that others would gravitate to and want to hear his many stories and jokes. The nurses and aides at Pilgrim Manor, where he spent his final three years, told the family of the many “Bud” stories and how he had made their work day much more pleasant. He gave them nicknames such as “Kid” and “Hey you” and “No name”. They shed tears as they said their final good byes to Bud whom they “adopted” as their own family member. Born on April 25 1925 he was a member of the “Greatest Generation”. During the depression he picked corn for a nickel a bushel and shoveled coal into the green house furnaces. He was driving truck at the age of 14. He held down many jobs to help support his family. A lasting memory came from when the family dog was dis- OUR SNOWMOBILE COMMUNITY HAS LOST ANOTHER GREAT eased riddled and starving during the depression. The sheriff took the dog behind the garage and put it out of its misery. Thus CONTRIBUTOR, IRON DOG, HALL OF FAMER AND HISTORIAN. AS IS began a life long love affair with animals with at least one dog or OUR CUSTOM HERE ARE THE INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE HALL cat in his home for his lifetime. OF FAME WE HAVE PLACED A WHITE SNOWFLAKE WITH GOLD HALO That work ethic followed him onto his adult life as he rose ON THE INDUCTION PLAQUE OF EACH MEMBER WHEN THEY PASS. to the ranks of General Supervisor at General Motors on 36th Street. He still worked part time fixing cars and picking apples in the fall as he instilled core values of responsibility into his family. TOM ANDERSON. SECRETARY He balanced his work life perfectly with his personal and family INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE HALL OF FAME life. EAGLE RIVER, WI He would attend his boys’ sporting events and then go back to the plant and stay overtime to make up for the time he missed. tions in Europe and nearly every state in the Union. He showed He was very proud of his family and extended family. For over his family the world, yet reminded them to not forget your family 60 years his home was open to those friends and family mem- and neighbors. He showed them the results of an honest day’s bers who needed a place to stay. There was just a six month labor. He taught them to be tender and caring for animals and gap without someone calling his house their home. From rela- people. He taught them how to live a meaningful life that would tives to college students to exchange students from Germany benefit others. Based on the hundreds of people who have ex- and friends from Sweden and Austria to people who just needed pressed their sympathies at his passing, he did it right! a place to stay while they got their lives together, he never He leaves behind a wife of 65 years Geraldine, sons Steve turned them down. There was always room at the Knapp dinner (Marianne) of Port Charlotte, Florida and Jerry (Teresa- Pawl) of table for another person. Grand Rapids. His extended family Maggie (Dave) Uthoff of Las He had given away a couple of cars and thousands of dollars Vegas and Sue (Casey) Sterk of Grand Rapids. Grand chil- to help others. He didn’t let the lack of a formal education stop dren Becky (Shane) Morgan of Jenison, Katie (Kyle) Richard of him from becoming a writer for five snowmobile magazines. Traverse City, Alanna and Toya Knapp of Port Charlotte, Florida. He had the world’s largest library on snowmobiles including Bryan (Karen) Knapp of Grand Rapids and Andrea (Mitchell) manuals. He owned over 200 machines at one time was world Scheckel of Grand Rapids. Also Shannon Uthoff of Orlando, renowned for his knowledge. Florida, Jamie (Jeff) King of Charlotte, North Carolina, Kimberly One of his proudest moments was his election into the Inter- Uthoff of Las Vegas, Jessica Sterk and Amanda (Matt) Fox all national Snowmobile Hall of Fame as a “Historian”. He produced from Denver. Great-grand children include Isabella and Bryce a weekly television show called “Snowmobile Scene” along with Scheckel of Grand Rapids and Roan Knapp from Port Charlotte, several segments of the nationally known show “PM Magazine”. Florida. Bud leaves behind brothers Charles, Floyd (Jenny) and He was instrumental in starting the West Michigan Snowmobile Larry (Linda), Sisters Lois and Shirley (Robert) Hansen. Sisters Museum and Library in Cedar Springs. At one time the “Top of in law Barbara Knapp, Maxine Guilfoyle and Brother in Law the Lake Snowmobile Museum” in Naubinway, Michigan was Bernard (Laurie) Ruppert. Greeting Bud in Heaven will be his going to be named “The Bud Knapp Snowmobile Museum”. brother James (Corrine), Norman (Betty), Norris (Sharon) and When he turned 17 he quit school to become a proud member Dallas, along with sister in law Lois Knapp. Bud wish was to see of the United States Marine Corps fighting in the Pacific in World donations made to The West Michigan Snowmobile Museum War II. He worked with the Native Americans on how to use the and Library, 13969 Francis Way Cedar Springs, MI 49319 or radios much like the movie “Wind Talkers” did. He proudly wore West Michigan Humane Society, or Top of the Lake Snowmobile his Marine jacket and cap and displayed Marine memorabilia in Museum in Naubinway, Michigan. We thank you for taking the his home. time to read about the passing of this wonderful husband, father, He took his family around the world including several vaca- brother, grandfather and friend to everyone who knew him. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 37 In Memory of Shane R. Felegy Snowmobile racing looses talented driver

The snowmobile-racing world lost a fine young man Taken much to young Shane will be March 1, 2014 when Shane R. Felegy, ‘34, missed by his friends, family and the snowmobile racing community passed away at his home in Felegy Racing Preceded in death by his grandpa Jerry North Branch, Minnesota. #22 Felegy, Shane is survived by his wife Snowmobile Racing was a true passion Cindy; mother Leigh Summer; father for Shane. During his oval track career Rich; brother Matt; grandma June; aunt that lasted from the mid 1990’s - 2014 he Gail Felegy; mother and father-in-law Lin- captured several wins, titles and top fin- da and John Mann; brother-in-law Jesse; ishes at some of the snow belt’s premier sister-in-law Becky; and many friends. races as follows: A private graveside service was held at Roselawn Cemetery. EAGLE RIVER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DERBY • 1997/1998 Junior III Class Champion • 2000 Pro 440 Fan Class Champion • 2002-Pro-Stock Inverted Class Champion • 2005 Pro Stock 600 Inverted Class Champion • 11 Pro Podiums between 1998-2006 WSA EXTREME ICE • 2008 Third Pro Stock 500/Pro Stock 600 Points • 2007 Pro Stock 500/Pro Stock 600 Points Champion • 2006 Seven Pro Stock Wins, Second Place Season Points • 2005 Second Place Pro Stock 500/Pro Stock 600 Points, Third Overal 1997-2000 WSA PRO ICE D & L Racing #29 • Twenty Pro Wins, • Twenty-two Semi Pro Wins • Three-time Semi-Pro Points Champion 2012 ICE MASTERS 500 • Fourth Place SOO I-500 • 2012 Qualified Fourth with D & L Racing • 2013 Soo I-500 Qualified 21st, Finished 18th • 2014 Soo I-500 Finished 11th

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JAMES HICKS AND CARDELL POTTER CELEBRATE FOLLOWING THEIR FIRST PRO-ENDURO VICTORY. D & L Racing #29

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Lincoln, Michigan February 23, 2014; - In 1983 “Team Blu “Team Blu” faded into history until Baur revised the old name Ran Off with Soo” as drivers Duane Baur and Ralph Swartzen- in 2013 under “Team Blu 02”. druber of Bayport, Mich., led their Yamaha V-Max to a nine-lap Running Polaris the new Blu has gone from contender to Russell Racing #16 victory over Arctic Cat speedster Jeff Kipfmiller and co-driver winner in two short years. Backed by drivers Cardell Potter Bill Stevens at the Soo I-500. Following their retirement in 1989 and James Hicks Blu 02 blew past the competition to grab THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 39 © ©

JAMES HICKS, #02 ROUNDS TURN FOUR WITH THOUGHTS OF CARDELL POTTER, #02 BATTLES IT OUT WITH THE CAM VICTORY ON HIS MIND. VERMEERSCH/GRANT VERMEERSCH, #12 YAMAHA. the checkered flag seven laps up on the dynamic Polaris duo sprint racing to one in endurance racing. On average most top of Kevin and Eric Bouman of LMB Racing in the prestigious pilots on the circuit have ran enduros their whole career while Michigan Cat 500. Defending champs Cadarette Collision Rac- others have come from backgrounds in cross-country and ing with drivers Troy Dewald and Dustin Fierek rounded out the snow-cross. Hall of Famers Dan Kirts and Karl Schwartz are top three eight laps down on an Arctic Cat. Due to encroach- two former sprint racers who went from winning races of five ing darkness the race was called at 475 laps in the interest of to forty laps to winning Indy style races of 150 – 500 miles with driver safety ease. Now Cardell Potter, ‘21 is a member of this elite group. The best weather of the season greeted one of the largest A resident of Camp Douglas, Wisc., Potter has enjoyed tre- crowds in years that lined the hillside of the terraced parking mendous success during his 17-year career running everything area on both sides of the Alcona Recreation Area oval to take from 120’s to Champ sleds. Today he is a top performer on the in all the action from the comfort of their vehicles. Home to the Tommy Lipar Racing TLR Cup Champ Racing series. Little did Lincoln Lions 250 for many years, Lincoln is oldest race on the he dream his move to enduro racing would lead to victory in Midwest International Racing Association circuit. such a short period of time. Sponsored by Michigan Cat the schedule 500 lap race would “I got into enduro racing through Mitch and Joel Diamond four mark the third and final Pro Enduro of the 2014 season. years ago. I thought enduro racing would fit my driving style. I Competition got underway Sunday afternoon with 20 teams knew the Diamond’s were extremely involved in that segment of roaring to the green flag waved by 2014 Soo I-500 Princess the sport so I often spoke to them about it. I got involved Team Emily Felzke under the direction of master-flagman Roger Britt. Blu 02 two years ago when Joel Diamond called and asked me For the next 475 laps drivers and pit crews would pull out all the to ride as his teammate for the season. stops in their quest to close out the year in victory lane. We qualified eighth at Kinross this year. Early in the race, the During the course of the race the lead would exchange hands sled was working great. I was able to find a good line, which al- 15 times between six different teams as follows; John Bosek/ lowed us to work our way up to fourth position at one point. Ryan Flynn #11 – Polaris Lap 1; Troy Dewald/Dustin Firek #21 The Kinross track was into the dirt rather early on, which – Arctic Cat Laps 2-49; John Bosek/Ryan Flynn #11 – Polaris caused most of the teams, including us, to lose sharpness on Laps 50-77; Larry Young/Bryan Ball #32 - Polaris Laps 78-101; the front carbides. As the race went on, it became a challenge Anthony Mayer/Aaron Mayer #31 – Polaris Laps 102-103; Larry for us to turn the sled through the center of the corner and get Young/Bryan Ball #32 - Polaris Laps 104-109; Cardell Potter/ good speed off the exit. The race was called short at lap 225 James Hicks #02 - Polaris Laps 110-171; Eric Bouman/Kevin due to darkness with us finishing in 11th place. Bouman #5 – Polaris Laps 172-263; Cardell Potter/James We qualified sixth at Lincoln for the pro-enduro. James Hicks #02 - Polaris Laps 264-265; Eric Bouman/Kevin Bouman (Hicks) and I had decided early on to be easy on the sled and #5 – Polaris Laps 266-269; Cardell Potter/James Hicks #02 - not override it for the entire 500-lap race. We went smooth on Polaris Laps 270-307; Eric Bouman/Kevin Bouman #5 – Polaris the throttle to help ease the wear on the studs and avoid any Lap 308; Cardell Potter/James Hicks #02 - Polaris Laps 309- dirt to save on the front carbides. It was difficult to do because 358;Eric Bouman/Kevin Bouman #5 – Polaris Lap 359; Cardell at times it seemed like sleds were just blowing by us, but we Potter/James Hicks #02 - Polaris Laps 360-475. knew we had to pace the sled in order to be there at the end While there were some crowd-pleasing spills, thankfully no of the race. The sled had great speed, was handling excellent, one was hurt. Beyond the traditional plows and yellow flags to and our team had fast pit stops. James and I split up the driv- remove downed machines racing went smooth from the green ing time by going from plow to plow for our breaks. It seemed to checkered flag. easier for both of us to just stay on the sled than to be switching Due to the mild and late start of the 2013 winter season race out all the time and then try to find a smooth line on the race promoters had their hands full building the circuits ice ovals. track once we got back on the sled. While they did a tremendous job with the weather they had The track at Lincoln this year was amazing, they had a ton of most tracks saw dirt before the end of the day. This proved ice and it even seemed a little wider. We were many laps into the case in Lincoln when drivers fought ill handling machines the race before we started to see much dirt showing. though a mixture of ice, mud and snow. Thanks to Mother I was in shock when I came by the Bouman brothers and saw Natures return of winter in 2014 there would be plenty of ice for they had blown a belt. I hated to see that happen since we this years race. While there were a few spots of dirt overall the had a good battle going with them. We knew we still had a lot track held up well for the two days of competition. of laps left and something unfortunate like that could happen Throughout the history of the oval track enduro circuit few to us. The Gen II and the IQR sleds both have their pros and drivers have transitioned easily from a successful career in cons. I feel our IQR still had what we needed to be there in the 40 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE end. The race at the end seemed especially dark to me because I still had my tinted goggles on. It’s tough for an organization to have to make the decision to cut a race short, however the © safety of the drivers is the number one priority. It was exciting and rewarding to achieve my first pro-enduro win. I didn’t expect it to come this soon as the competition is ex- tremely tough. This victory was extra cool when you consider it was the first Pro Enduro win not only for myself but my team- mate James. This was only our third race together. I will be back in 2015, I’m looking forward to it. I’ll be teamed with Team 02 Blu once again”, Potter said. James Hicks, ’29 Of Cedarville, Mich., came off a successful career in snow-cross before setting his sights on the enduro circuit in 2010. Combining his bump jumping rough track driv- ing abilities with the oval racing talents of Cardell Potter would prove to be a winning mix on the enduro circuit, a mix that would lead to victory for Team 02 Blu. “I’ve raced snow-cross for 10 years, the last three I ran the Pro class. I captured Pro Points in 2008 and was named “Sportsman” and “Rider of the Year” that season. I got involved with enduro racing through Paul Warner; he asked me to race the #37 ski doo in 2010 at the Soo I-500, it’s something I’ve always wanted to do. I did my pre-qualification racing through TEAM BLU 02 CREW MEMBERS MAKE FINAL ADJUSTMENTS ON MIRA. Our team ended up taking third my rookie year. After that THEIR TRACK AND SUSPENSION PRIOR TO THE START OF THE I raced a ski-doo for Dunn Racing and for the past few years MICHIGAN CAT 500. we had some motor problems so I felt the time to switch was now since I wasn’t getting any younger. the 2014 season, I told him I was looking for a new ride, he I raced for “King Kat Racing” on the Formula X-1 Arctic only had given my phone number to Duane Baur of Team Blu and on the MIRA circuit. We took third overall in points both years of we got together, the rest is history. 2011 / 2012 and 2012/13 seasons on an Arctic Cat. I knew Jeff Currently I only race snowmobiles, I used to race MX but my Johnson and Jeremiah Johnson, part owners of the team from business and family keeps me too busy for that now. snow-cross. Jeremiah and I used to race together in the junior At the Kinross Lions 300 this year we were having handling class and a bit in the Sport Class. issues all day, with both our sleds. Our Pro-am sled was just I had known Cardell Potter as a fellow competitor and friend crazy loose and we couldn’t get any drive coming out of the on the track. In 2013 he had asked if I had any racing plans for corners. For the Pro Enduro our sled was having a teeter-totter

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THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 41 effect in the rear skid, we’d be loose going in a corner and it would push like crazy coming out. It was very difficult to ride, one of a hand full of times I’ve ever felt uncomfortable on a © sled. Things couldn’t have gone any better in Lincoln! The guys on Team Blu really did a great job getting the sled to come around from the weekend before at Kinross! On top of that the machine was a rocket ship! I knew we had a winning sled as soon as I hopped on after Cardell. It was almost too easy. I have never been on a better handling and fast enduro sled than that one. If we had to make a run in the end to hold off anyone or make a run for the lead, I know we could have done it with a fair amount of ease. We babied the sled for the last 100+ laps because we knew we didn’t have to be hard on it. Lincoln is much like the Soo, There are a lot of laps, it is a long day and a lot can happen in 500 laps. The Lincoln track held up great for much of the day compared to the last few times I’ve raced there. Cardell and I have a very similar riding style we both are smart racers, we know how to use our heads on the track. We have a really good dynamic together. He is great at qualifying TY STEINMAN POURS ON THE SPEED AS HE ROUNDS THE CORNER the sled and is awesome on the smooth stuff probably because IN 120 ACTION AT LINCOLN. LEFT: MIRA HAS ALWAYS HAD THEIR SHARE OF POLARIS ENTRIES IN THE PRO-AM AND PRO CIRCUITS , HOWEVER, THE SKI-DOO BOYS AND GIRLS ARE STARTING ARE STILL AROUND AND RUNNING STRONG IN THE 120 CLASSES.

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42 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE of his history as a champ racer. I have a lot of experience in the rough and bumpy stuff from my snow-cross background. It was a lot of weight off my shoulders to finally win. There is © so much work that goes into competing in this type of racing and every team has a ton of time and money invested, we all want to win so badly. On top of me being excited to get a win, I knew it meant a lot for our team. They suffered a lot of ups and downs throughout the season. Now we need to win the Soo and I know we have the team that can do it! I’m really looking forward to next year”, Hicks said. During his career Duane Baur has been a team member, driver, race official and now a team owner. Following his victory with Team Blu on a Yamaha with co-driver Ralph Swartzendru- ber at the Soo I-500 in 1983 the farmer from Bayport, Mich., would go on to grab four more enduro wins before calling it a career in the mid-late 1990’s. His best finish at Lincoln would come on a Yamaha in the mid 1980’s with co-driver Mike La- Fave of Unionville, Michigan. Despite a long impressive career he never came home with the Lincoln checkered flag until now. While he was not in the drivers seat the victory had just as much meaning. ERIC BOUMAN/KEVIN BOUMAN, #5 WERE LOOKING FOR ANOTHER “I retired from driving due to family and other commitments MICHIGAN CAT 500 VICTORY UNTIL A BLOWN BELT PUT THEM OUT that took up a great deal of my time, however, I never lost OF THE HUNT.. THEY FINISHED SECOND. interest in the sport or competition. When I retired I was asked to be an official at the Soo. Then one year I was the race director. My love was always being with a team so in 2012 I helped the Gary Bowers team from Alaska, after that I thought I might as well be working on my © own equipment, the rest is history. I knew the team and drivers we put together would win races. So it felt WONDERFUL! to finally grab a victory on this track. Our crew did a phenomenal job with our pit stops, they were faster than anyone out there. That is something they’ve been working on the last couple of races, to be the best and the fast- est. I think they’re about there now! The only problem we had was trying to keep up to the Gen II sleds at the start of the race when the track was smooth. I love being an owner, I have some partners who want to win as bad as I do. When you win it is the best feeling in the world. I feels great when your drivers tell you they have to force themselves to slow down because the sled is working so good and has so much power. Credit has to go to Larry Rugland for a great engine, Woody’s and USI skis for the han- dling, Polaris Racing for one great chassis, drivers Cardell and James for staying out of trouble and leading the pack a better part of the day. The crew was great, they kept our sled full of DEFENDING MICHIGAN CAT 500 CHAMPS CADARETTE COLLISION fuel and fresh carbide all day. We even had a large cheer- RACING WITH DRIVERS TROY DEWALD/DUSTIN FIEREK CAME UP JUST ing section, which keeps all of motivated and pushing for the EIGHT LAPS SHORT OF THE CHECKERED FINISHING THIRD. checkered. Our team is really fired up for next year”, Baur said! Oddly enough their seven-lap victory was the same number of laps they were down at Kinross when the checkered flag JOSH WARE/JOHN GIFFEL, #20 GO NECK AND NECK WITH #10, ERIC flew. CHURCHILL/KEITH GAINFORTH. DRIVING A POLARIS WARE AND Team Blu 02 was sponsored by; A-1 Truck Parts; Baur GIFFEL FINISHED FOURTH. Farms LLC - Bay Port, MI; Blue Water Spas & Pools Inc.; S & I Inc. - Pigeon, MI; Michigan Agri-Systems, Inc. - Pinconning, MI; The Winning Edge Magazine; Fastenal; Stine Seed; B & D Heating & Cooling; USI Ski’s; Woody’s Traction Products; © Polaris Racing; RCS Coil Springs; K & D Transport - Ubly, MI; Meekhof Tire; DTE Wind and Goat’s Graphics - Bad Axe, MI Team members were; Jack Gassel, Gary Steinman, Rick Kociba, Travis Baur, Troy Steinman, Josh Steinman, Kari Steinman, Rob Steinman, Jillian Steinman, Bruce Baur, Tessa Steinman, Diane Wendt and Dan Goertzen. Front Row L-R; Randy Chiotti, Steve Hicks, Tyson Steinman, Cardell Potter, James Hicks, Duane & Shelley Baur, Joe & Cara Potter, Em- alee, Tori and Ali Steinman. Kevin, ‘27 and Eric Bouman, ‘25 of Martin, Mich., clearly had their Gen II Polaris dialed in and running smooth. Driving for LMB Racing the Bouman boys, winners of the 2009 Michigan Cat 500 would lead on four occasions for several laps before seeing their chance slip away with a blown belt. Despite the bad luck they managed to finish just seven laps out in second place. “Eric had a belt blow around lap 360 near the flag-stand and

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LANCE TREMBLAY, #17 ROARS THROUGH TURN FOUR JUST AHEAD OF CODY BAUER, #67. TREMBLAY FINISHED 14TH WHILE BAUER AND TYLER NICKELS CLAIMED 18TH PLACE. had to get towed into the pits. We had a spare on the sled, but after turning laps and being all pumped up and excited he just couldn’t muster enough strength to open the secondary clutch and put on the new belt. © Later on I bounced off the berm in turn four and flipped my sled on its side sliding with the sled for what seemed like a full straightaway. Once I skidded to a stop the yellow flag was fly- ing. I pushed the sled back over onto its skis and restarted the engine, realizing I had pain in my elbow from skidding. I didn’t loose any laps, just positions. Dividing up the seat time we would try to go to the plows. Seemed like 80-100 laps was the window when our crew chief (Mike Lynema) would tell us to get our helmet back on and be ready for the next pit stop. On short ovals the gen II is still a great sled because you are turning almost as much as you are going straight. After some of the plows it seemed like the main race groove changed con- siderably to previously and we were really making some fast times compared to others. Visibility was not bad towards the end of the race. It seemed RICH SPRANGER, #00 HOLDS THE HAMMER DOWN AS HE ROUNDS like everyone was just trying to survive. THE CORNER, HE FINISHED 15TH. Carbides were wearing out and studs were dull or missing leaving little to no traction. I don’t think positions could have JAMES HEILER AND BILLY SKEA, #57 HAD THEIR SKI ON EDGE AS changed if the race went the final 25 laps. We may have had a couple of spinouts and crashes for the fans, but I don’t think THEY ROUNDED THE CORNER MAKING FOR SOME EXCITING there would be any real racing for positions, It was all about RACING. THEY FINISHED OUT THE DAY IN 17TH PLACE. survival towards the end. The track was great compared to the one we ran on in 2013. Our sleds last year almost didn’t have a rear suspension left at the end of the race. © This year there was dirt at the end of the race and we did abuse the equipment, but it wouldn’t have been hard to fix the sled for a race in another week compared to it being a summer project of rebuilding the sled because of the massive wear on all the components”, Kevin Bouman said. LMB Racing’s fine crew consists of; Crew Chief-Mike Ly- nema, Chief Mechanic-Alex Myers, Crew-Les Lynema, Randy Bouman, David Bouman and Jeff Bouman. Cadarette Collision Racing of Alpena, Mich., had hopes of closing out the 2014 season with another win at Lincoln, however it was simply not in the cards this time around. Driv- ing an Arctic Cat piloted by Troy Dewald, ’44 of Augres, Mich., and Dustin Fierek, ‘28 of Hessel, Mich., the team led 48 laps early on before settling into the top five where they would run much of the day before finishing third. In 2013 the Cadarette crew won Lincoln and the MIRA Pro Enduro Championship with Dewald and Ryan Spencer at the helm of their Arctic Cat. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 45 ©

DUELING YAMAHA’S CAM VERMEERSCH/GRANT VERMEERSCH, #12 AND KEVIN FLANNERY/ JOEL DIAMOND, #29 GO HEAD TO HEAD FLANNERY/DIAMOND FINISHED 19TH WHILE THE VERMEERSCH, #12 CREW GRABBED 10TH. The 2014 season got off to a great start when they captured the MIRA season opener with Dewald, Spencer and new driver Dustin Fierek taking the checkered in the Caro 150. “We kind of had the same handling issues as we did in Kinross, trying to get the sled to work in the dirt. In Lincoln we © had a couple spinouts and small crashes but we kept going and kept making laps. Toward the end of the race we had motor issues that put us in the pits for five or six laps. The 02 sled of Team Blu was running great and we didn’t have anything for them at the end, they ran a fast smooth race all day”, Firek said. Fresh off their sixth place finish at the Kinross 300 Josh Ware ’39 of Barbeau, Mich. and co-driver Jon Giffel, ’26 of Essexville, Mich., were back on the throttle. Driving a Polaris for R & R Racing the pair stayed in the thick of the hunt for much of the day before finishing fourth, 11 laps down. One of enduro racings most popular drivers and ageless wonders Minnesota native John Bosek closed out another fine season on the MIRA tour. Backed by co-driver Ryan Flynn they would lead lap one and Laps 50-77 before settling into fifth on ERIC CHURCHILL/KEITH GAINFORTH, #10 WENT HOME WITH A their Wuppet Racing Gen II Polaris 12 laps shy of victory lane. Fresh off an impressive second place finish at Kinross, Mich., SOLID 12TH PLACE FINISH. Aaron Mayer, ’33 of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and Anthony Mayer ’37 of Rudyard, Mich., closed out their season in seventh LANCE TREMBLAY, #17 AND VETERAN MIRA SPEEDSTER KARL place 14 laps back. Driving a Gen II Polaris for Hunt Racing of SCHWARTZ, #72 KICK IT INTO HIGH GEAR COMING DOWN THE FRONT Lansing, Mich., the team led briefly for laps 102 to 103. While STRETCH. SCHWARTZ FINISHED 13TH, TREMBLAY CLAIMED 14TH. they came up just shy of the Pro-Enduro winner circle in 2014, the Hunt crew was still able to end the year on a positive note by winning their second MIRA Pro Enduro Championship since 2010. “Lincoln is a fun track, it held up okay this year. It is hard on © equipment because of the sand/gravel base it has. My brother and I have been racing with Hunts somewhere around 9-10 years. The best we have ever done here was second place, three seconds behind first place in 2010. When we won the championship we also won Caro and Drumond Island in that three-race season. This year we lost our studs really early, it was just a battle to keep it going forward and finishing in the top ten. The Polaris IQR’s just dominated that day and there were no hopes of a victory for any of us on the Gen II’s. We are good friends with the Piche team and we love rac- ing each other. Sometimes it feels like we’re the only ones out there because no matter were we finish I want to beat them and 46 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE ©

DIAMOND RACING, #65 WITH MITCH DIAMOND AND WV PERFORMANCE RACING, #4 GO NECK AND NECK OUT OF TURN FOUR. DIAMOND FINISHED 16TH, WV WITH DRIVERS TOM BELL AN KYLE STRIETER FINISHED 20TH. they want to beat us We help each other out all the time, it just laps down and finished 18 laps back. It just wasn’t our day”, happens that we end up finishing near each other. Ball said! We had a great season, I’m really happy we come away with Overall the 2014 MIRA season was a total success thanks to another championship for the Hunts and our team, they sure talented drivers and crew who put on some the best shows in have earned it”, Aaron Mayer said! snowmobile racing. While the weather was unusually cold and Fresh off winning the Kinross Lions Club 300 February 15 in windy much of the season it sure beat recent years when mild Kinross, Mich., Piche Performance Racing was eager to strike temperatures forced the cancellation of many events. In the gold one more time, unfortunately lady luck would not bless months ahead MIRA officials will be hard at work making plans them this time around. Driving a Polaris Gen II drivers Bryan for 2015 when the mighty warriors of winter take to the oval Ball and Larry Young both ’26 of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., led once again on two occasions during the first 109 laps of the race before MIRA the oldest continuous oval track snowmobile racing cir- gremlins struck and put them out of the hunt. They would close cuit is sponsored by Fairgrove Oil & Propane, Richardson Ford, out the day and the season in eighth place. Chevrolet, Buick of Standish, Mich., and Weiss Equipment. “We were top three all day then broke a pipe, of course it To learn more about MIRA check them out at www.mirarac- happened to me while I was on the sled, ha ha. We went nine ing.com or on Facebook www.facebook.commiraracing

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50 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE “WRONG WAY HEILER”! NOT EXACTLY BUT JAMES HEILER OF THE FELZKE FARMS RACING SPUN OUT NARROWLY AVOIDING AN ENTANGLEMENT WITH THE #10 YAMAHA OF ERIC CHURCHILL / KEITH GAINFORTH. Race Results 2014 MICHIGAN CAT 500 LINCOLN, MI 1. CARDELL POTTER/JAMES HICKS #02 - POLARIS - 475 LAPS 2. ERIC BOUMAN/KEVIN BOUMAN #5 - POLARIS - 468 LAPS 3. TROY DEWALD/DUSTIN FIEREK #21 - ARCTIC CAT - 467 LAPS 4. JOSH WARE/JOHN GIFFEL #20 - POLARIS - 464 LAPS 5. JOHN BOSEK/RYAN FLYNN #11 - POLARIS - 463 LAPS 6. ISAAC WOLFGANG/LANCE KALBRIEISCH #26 - ARCTIC CAT - 462 LAPS 7. AARON MAYER/ANTHONY MAYER #31 - POLARIS - 461 LAPS 8. LARRY YOUNG/BRYAN BALL #32 - POLARIS - 457 LAPS 9. KYLE ECKERT/AUSTIN LEECK #88 - POLARIS - 455 LAPS 10. CAM VERMEERSCH/GRANT VERMEERSCH #12 - YAMAHA - 421 LAPS 11. JOEY BURCH/MIKE HAYNES #22 - POLARIS - 419 LAPS 12. KEITH GAINFORTH/ERIC CHURCHILL #10 - YAMAHA - 377 LAPS 13. KARL SCHWARTZ #72 - POLARIS - 305 LAPS 14. LANCE TREMBLAY #17 - ARCTIC CAT - 261 LAPS 15. RICH SPRANGER #00 - POLARIS - 182 LAPS THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 51 PIT ROW WAS ACTIVE DURING CAUTIONS AS DRIVERS AND TEAMS MADE ADJUSTMENTS, SKI CHANGES AND ADDED FUEL. ra leb tin e g Producing the snowmachine C industry’s best racing and extreme

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THE MARION VFW BLUE MOUNTAIN POST #6015, PRESENTED COLORS FOR THE NATIONAL ANTHEM PRIOR TO THE START OF RACING. Great crowd, fantastic weather combines to make 2014 Marion Snowfest a winner. Story by Steve Landon drawing racers, swappers and fans from across the Photos by Steve & Sherry Landon region for one action packed day. Snowmobile racing is nothing new to the community Marion, Michigan, February 15, 2014; - If one good or the local fairgrounds. Back in the 1970’s the oval thing can be said about the Marion Vintage Snowmo- track hosted both sprint and enduro races most nota- bile Club it has to be, they know how to do things first bly the Marion 150. While the track remained silent in class when it comes to putting on a snowmobile race, the winter months for over 30 years, the area never swap and show. Born on a snowy winter day back in lost interest in snowmobiling or competition. When February 2009 the Marion Snowfest has been getting vintage snowmobile racing became popular it only better and better with each passing year. Today it is seemed right for Marion to have a race on their half- one of Michigan’s premier vintage snowmobile events mile oval. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 53 Presented by the Marion Snowmobile Club the Marion Snowfest features a vintage show, swap and the ever-popular vintage snowmobile races. This year over 3,500 winter-sports enthusiasts took in the sights © and sounds on what proved to be a perfect winter day in Northern Michigan. On the midway fans admired several beautifully re- stored and original machines from a bygone era in the show arena as judges struggled with the unenviable task of picking a winner in each class. This year’s “Best of Show” went to Rex Vandeline who received the Don Niver Memorial Award for his 1974 SM3 Mercury Sno-Twister. Vandeline would also capture Don Knight Memorial trophy for “Best Mercury” with his 1976 340 Sno-Twister. This years featured brand was Mercury in honor of the company’s 75th Anniver- sary. Additional award winners were; “Best Restored” J. Schaffer – 1977 Yamaha SRX, “Best Original” Tim Martin – 1962 Sno Traveler, “Best Oddball” – Steve, Sherry Landon and Rich Laughlin – 750CC Honda powered Twin Track and “Best Display” honors went to Mike Siler with is awesome Polaris display. Award sponsors this year include: Carol Cope, Marion Vin- tage Snowmobile Club and C & C Custom Engraving. At the swap meet shoppers looked to grab some late season bargains on clothing as well a pick up some much need parts for summer restoration projects. During the race segment of the event pit row was

BELOW: GREAT WEATHER BROUGHT OUT A HUGE CROWD FOR THIS YEARS ABOVE: THIS BEAUTIFUL POLARIS TX 440 AND PATRIOTIC DISPLAY BY JIM SNOWFEST WHO COULDN’T RESIST CHECKING OUT THE MANY COOL BLAIN OF LAKE, MICH., DREW A LOT OF ATTENTION. MACHINES ON DISPLAY.

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ABOVE & RIGHT: VOLUNTEERS KEPT VISITORS WELL FED IN THE HEATED RUSTIC CONCESSION AND DINING AREA.

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THIS LITTLE GUY TRAVELED IN STYLE AROUND THE SNOWFEST GROUNDS GAINING A LOT OF ATTENTION. once again buzzing with activity as race crews and drivers worked to make final adjustments to their fierce racing machines. 2014 would see 257 entries take to the ice oval in a number of classes ranging from Kitty Cat to Vintage Pro. Changes made to speed competi- © tion along this year worked exceptionally well. Beyond a few minor spills and breakdowns the race program CROWDS FILLED THE GRANDSTANDS TO WATCH THE VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE ran smooth from start to finish much to the delight of RACES. everyone on hand. For the first time in ages the final checkered flag waved before sunset. On the oval only a few drivers would venture into the winners circle more than once with checkered flag in hand. Overall racing was balanced and competitive in all classes Another superb Snowfest behind them the Marion Snowmobile Club set their sights on their annual fall swap meet tentatively set for Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the Marion Fairgrounds/Veterans Memorial Park. To lean more about the Marion Snowmobile Club as well as the Marion Snowfest and fall swap meet watch the pages of The Winning Edge Magazine at www.thewinningedgemagazine.com or visit the Marion © Vintage Snowmobile Club website at www.marionvin- A GROUP OF 120CC LADY RACERS GATHER AROUND THEIR MACHINE AS tagesnowmobileclub.com THEIR DAD MAKES FINAL ADJUSTMENT TO THEIR YAMAHA. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 55 Vintage Snowmobile Races, Show , Snowfest & Swap Meet THANK YOU

Marion Snowmobile Club would like to thank the Sponsors of this years Snowfest, the participants and the spectators. We look forward to seeing you all next year. Forward Concrete Inc. Chris Jackson Electric Todd Cole Lakeside Motorsports L&J Meat Market Terry Huttenga Electric Flemming’s Clothing Leota Mall Lunch Box Cafe Lake E ect Saw & Tool Sikkema Construction Trails End Pub Great Lake Properties Dart Oil & Gas Viking Energy Cadillac Truck Marion Lumber Ryan Stahl Construction Universal Roo ng Cadillac Insurance Center H&H Construction Jim Lambert Auctioneers Cow Camp Rodeo Great Lakes Hybrid John’s All Vehicle Service LC Redi-Mix Bode Construction Mike’s Body Shop DJs Heating & Cooling Horseshoe Bar J & C Contractors Flashback Cafe Sunshine Acres VandePol Dairy Ellen’s Equipment McClain Transmission Carol Cope Eastside Auto & Truck Ina Store Joshwa Salisbury Trucking Great Lakes Dairy Pete’s Contracting McGuire Brother Trucking Chuck’s Bump & Paint thewinningedgemagazine.com McBain Body Shop Shades Hair Salon City Glass Shop Truck Customs Marion Press C&C Engraving Special Thanks to the Pollington Machine & Tool Don’s Auto Clinic Laughlin Cycle Village of Marion Presented by the MARION SNOWMOBILE CLUB

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ABOVE: ALL DRESSED UP IN RED, WHITE AND BLUE, THESE VINTAGE POLARIS WERE POPULAR WITH SPECTATORS.

BOTTOM RIGHT: “BEST DISPLAY” WAS PRESENTED TO MIKE SILER FOR HIS RED WHITE AND BLUE POLARIS AND BUTTON DISPLAY.

BELOW: “BEST ORIGINAL” WENT TO TIM MARTIN – 1962 SNO TRAVELER

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LEFT MIDDLE: SPECTATORS CHECK OUT A 1979 ALOUETTE BRUTE IN THE VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE SHOW AREA.

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FIVE GENERATIONS - AT A VINTAGE SHOW YOU EXPECT THE SNOWMOBILES TO BE OLD AND CARRY A LEGACY, BUT TO FIND A FAMILY OF FIVE GENERATIONS ON HAND AT A VINTAGE SHOW THAT IS REALLY SOMETHING. PICTURED ARE LEONARD & ROBERT WAITE WITH BERNIE, CONRAD, BRE, DYLAN AND MAVERICK BLAIN AND CONNOR SARKOZI. 58 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © THE UNIQUE CUSTOM TWIN TRACK WON “BEST ODDBALL” IN THE SHOW. POWERED BY A 750CC HONDA MOTORCYCLE ENGINE, IT WAS BUILT ON A 1973 RAIDER CHASSIS. IT FEATURE’S A YAMAHA TSS FRONT SUSPENSION AND SKIS. BUILT IN WISCONSIN IT IS CURRENTLY OWNED BY STEVE & SHERRY LANDON OF THE THIS ROTAX POWERED SAND BUGGY DREW A LOT OF ATTENTION WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE AND RICH LAUGHLIN, MARION RACE OFFICIAL. SHERRY ESPECIALLY, WHEN THEY FIRED IT UP. DESIGNED THE MARION ENTRANCE BUTTONS AND PROMOTION FLIERS. VINTAGE SWAP

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BOTH YOUNG AND OLD VENTURED OUT TO THE MARION SNOWFEST TO BY THE SMILE ON HIS FACE YOU CAN TELL THIS VINTAGE ENTHUSIAST WAS ALREADY THINKING SPRING WHEN HE SPOTTED THIS VINTAGE CHAPARRAL FIND A NEEDED PART OR TREASURE DURING THE SWAP PORTION OF THE MOTORCYCLE. DAILY EVENTS. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 59 © ©

ABOVE: WHILE IT’S NOT YOUR GRANDFATHERS IDEA OF A CAMPFIRE, THIS LITTLE LADY TOOK ADVANTAGE OF HER MODERN DAY FIRE PIT TO ROAST A FEW BELOW: A COUPLE OF RIDERS TAKE THEIR SCORPIONS FOR A RIDE THROUGH HOT DOGS FROM THE BACK OF THE FAMILY SNOWMOBILE TRAILER. WHAT THE GROUNDS. WILL THEY THINK OF NEXT?

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ABOVE: VINTAGE CLOTHING IS ALMOST AS POPULAR AS OLD SLEDS. THIS RACK HAD A GOOD SELECTION OF OLD AND NEWER ITEMS INCLUDING A VEST ONCE WORN BY MEMBERS OF THE OLD GLADWIN COUNTY ICE CARNIVAL IN BEAVERTON, MICHIGAN. BELOW: BOOTHS PACKED WITH RARE AND COMMON ITEMS KEPT PEOPLE BUSY LOOKING FOR ITEMS FOR THEIR COLLECTION OR PROJECT SLED. THIS VENDOR HAD EVERYTHING FROM HELMETS TO VINTAGE GAS CANS.

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IN ALL IT’S GLORY THE FAMOUS MARION GRANDSTAND WOULD ONCE AGAIN HOST SNOWMOBILE RACING AS IT HAD MANY YEARS AGO.

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ABOVE: RACING FOR THE FAMOUS “TEAM HIGHLAND”, FOUNDED BY BASIL AND FRANCIS NIVER OF MARION, CHASE RYAN, #76 GETS READY FOR THE RACE AS HIS PARENTS BOB AND KELLY MAKE SURE HIS CAMERA IS SECURED ON HIS HELMET.

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RIGHT MIDDLE: CALEB GILDE GETS A LITTLE COACHING PRIOR TO THE START OF 120 STOCK.

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MINI 120 RACERS PREPARE TO START THE RACE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF SNOWFEST RACE OFFICIALS AND PARENTS GIVING LAST MINUTE ADVICE.

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120-STOCK: 3RD PLACE - KIAH HAMMER, 2ND PLACE - AVA HAMMAR, 1ST PLACE - CONNOR GURDEN.

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120-STOCK: CONNOR GURDEN TAKES THE CHECKERED FLAG.

120 IMPROVED: 3RD PLACE - SETH DUNCAN, 2ND PLACE - CONNER GURDEN, 1ST PLACE - BAILEY LOCKHART

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HR SINGLE STOCK: 3RD - JAMES GIBLE, 2ND - KARL MITTATSCH, 1ST RORY BROWER. GREG TOWN STREAKS DOWN THE STRAIGHTAWAY TO TAKE FIRST IN 340 TWIN STOCK FAN.

ABOVE: RORY BROWER LEANS INTO THE CORNER IN THE HR SINGLE STOCK CLASS.

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LEFT MIDDLE: 340 TWIN STOCK FAN: 3RD - KYLER EISENGA, 2ND - TODD COLE, 1ST - GREG TOWN.

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BELOW: #11 - TODD COLE, #73 - JOSH TEARE, #B4 - GARY EISENGA, #3 - CRAIG EISENGA AND # B3 - KLER EISENGA TAKE THE GREEN IN THE 340 TWIN STOCK FAN CLASS.

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340 TWIN STOCK FREE AIR: 3RD - MARK DOWNING, 2ND - BOB LOCKHART, 1ST - TERRY HUTTENGA. #5 - TERRY HUTTENGA AND #L25 - BOB LOCKHART PLAYED CAT AND THE MOUSE IN THE 340 TWIN STOCK FREE AIR CLASS. BELOW: RACERS CHARGE DOWN THE STRAIGHT-AWAY INTO TURN ONE. GREAT RACING AND WEATHER MADE THE 2014 MARION SNOWFEST A HUGE SUCCESS.

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440 TWIN STOCK FAN: 3RD PLACE - LOGAN KNOTT, 2ND PLACE -TODD COLE, 1ST PLACE - RICH LOCKHART.

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LEFT: LOGAN KNOTT - #5, JEFF HOLMES - #41 AND TODD COLE - #211 DUKE IT OUT IN 440 TWIN STOCK FAN.

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440 TWIN STOCK FREE AIR: 3RD PLACE - BRIAN NIVER, 2ND PLACE - GEORGE MISKE, 1ST PLACE 0- MARK DOWNING.

BRIAN NIVER CARRIES THE TEAM HIGHLAND TRADITION WITH PRIDE. HE TOOK THIRD © PLACE IN THE 440 TWIN STOCK FREE AIR CLASS.

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MARK DOWNING ROUNDS TIRN FOUR ON HIS WAY TO VICTORY IN 440 TWIN STOCK FREE AIR. VINTAGE PRO: 3RD PLACE - CLARK COMPTON, 2ND PLACE - BOB CLARK, 1ST PLACE - MIKE VARCHOL. MARK VARCHOL - #059, AND PETE GIFFORE #1, SWAP PAINT AS THEY ROUND TURN FOUR. Like our coverage?

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OUTLAW MISFITS: 3RD PLACE - CRAIG COMPTON, 2ND PLACE - JEFF MOLESKI, 1ST PLACE - RICK VANHOUTEN.

#03 - RICK VAN HOUTEN AND #99 - JEFF MOLESKI BATTLE FOR THE CHECKERED FLAG IN THE OUTLAW MISFITS CLASS.

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340 TRAIL STOCK: BOB LOCKHART - 2ND PLACE, JAMES BAZUIN - 3RD PLACE, RICK VANHOUTEN - 1ST PLACE.

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CRAIG COMPTON POWERS HIS POLARIS THROUGH THE PACES IN THE OUTLAW MISFITS CLASS.

RIGHT BOTTOM: JAMES BAZUIN POURS ON THE POWER IN THE 340 TRAIL STOCK CLASS.

BELOW: HD IMPROVED: 3RD PLACE - RORY BROWER, 2ND PLACE - MIKE KNUDSEN, 1ST PLACE - RON KURIPLA.

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WHILE THE OBJECT IS TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE ON YOUR SLED, SOMETIMES THAT CAN BE RATHER DIFFICULT AS TANNER HEETDERKS DID IN THE OUTLAW MISFITS CLASS ADDING TO THE EXCITEMENT OF RACING. 70 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE ©

440 TRAIL STOCK CLASS: 3RD PLACE - LUCAS MORSE, 2ND PLACE - CHRIS PATTERSON, 1ST PLACE RICH LOCKHART.

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MIDDLE RIGHT: CHRIS PATTERSON SHOOTS THROUGH TIRN FOUR IN THE 440 TRAIL STOCK CLASS.

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MIDDLE LEFT: RICH LOCKHART CHARGES THROUGH TURN FOUR TO TAKE THE CHECKERED IN THE TRAIL STOCK 440 CLASS.

BOTTOM RIGHT: #305, MIKE DERSHEM BATTLES IT OUT WITH DAN WEAVER IN THE 340 TWIN STOCK CLASS.

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HR IMPROVED: 2ND PLACE - JEFF SMITH, 1ST PLACE CHAD SILER. RIGHT: #518 - GREG SAVAGE BATTLES IT OUT WITH #51 - JOSH VANBOSNICK IN THE 440 TRAIL STOCK CLASS..

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440 TWIN IMPROVED FAN: 1ST PLACE - TODD COLE, 2ND PLACE - JIM JIM KOSINSKI MANUEVERS HIS SKIDOO TWO A SECOND PLACE FINISH IN THE KOSINSKI. 440 TWIN IMPROVED CLASS.

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440 TWIN IMPROVED FREE AIR: 3RD PLACE - SHAUN ROBINSON, 2ND PLACE DAVE WRIGHT, 1ST PLACE - GREG HELSEL.

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DAVE WRIGHT LOOKING FOR VICTORY IN THE 440 TWIN IMPROVED FREE AIR SHAUN ROBINSON PUTS HIS CAT THROUGH THE PACES IN THE 440 TWIN CLASS. IMPROVED FREE AIR CLASS. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 73 ©

340 TWIN IMPROVED FREE AIR: JEFF HUTTENGA - 3RD PLACE, 2ND PLACE - DAVE WRIGHT, 1ST PLACE - MIKE WARCHOL.

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MIKE WARCHOL LEANS COMING OUT OF TURN FOUR TO TAKE THE JAKE HUTTENGA TOOK THIRD PLACE WITH HIS ARCTIC ACT IN THE 340 TWIN CHECKERD IN THE 340 TWIN IMPROVED FREE AIR CLASS. IMPROOVED FREE AIR CLASS. Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thewinningedgemagazine

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340 TWIN IMPROVED FAN: 1ST PLACE SCOTT MARQUEDANT SCOTT MARQUEDANT ON HIS ARCTIC CAT IN THE 340 TWIN IMPROVED FAN CLASS.

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BRANDON ROOT FROM MANTON MANHANDLES HIS ARTIC CAT AND NEARLY SLIPS IN THE 340 TWIN IMROVED FAN CLASS.

DAVID DELAND MAINTAINS A STEADY LEAD IN THE 440 TWIN IMPROVED CLASS.

TODD SARKOZI CHARGES OUT OF TURN FOUR IN THE 440 TRAIL STOCK © CLASS. TO ORDER PHOTOS FROM THE MARION SNOWFEST CALL 989-588-9213 OR E-MAIL US AT [email protected]

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THERE WAS PLENTY OF OTHER SNOWMOBILE RACING EVENTS THAT RELIED ON SKILLS OTHER THAN PUSHING THE THROTTLE. HERE PARTICIPANTS ATTEMPT TO EAT HOT DOGS IN ONE OF THE TWO MAN RELAY RACES. FOR THE 1970 AND OLDER SINGLE CYLINDER SLEDS.

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CALEB ENGLAND AND AARON LAUGHLIN TAKE TOP HONORS IN THE TWO AFTER A HARD FOUGHT BATTLE CALEB AND AARON TAKE THE CHECKERED MAN RELAY, 1970 AND OLDER SINGLE CYLINDER CLASS. FLAG.

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ABOVE: BRIAN NIVER AND ERIC JOHNSON BROUGHT OUT SOME NEW MACHINES TO PUT ON A OUTLAW EXHIBITION, BRIAN NIVER TOOK THIRD AND ERIC JOHNSON TOOK SECOND. SPECTATORS ENJOYED WATCHING THE SUPER SPEEDY SLEDS MAKE THEIR WAY AROUND THE TRACK

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DRIVERS ROAR DOWN THE FRONT STRETCH IN A CLOUD OF SNOW DUST TO TAKE THE GREEN FLAG. Story & Photo’s by Steve Landon North America hosting organized snowmobile racing from 1964 – 2011. Gladwin, Michigan, February 1, 2014; - Since the first snow- In the mid 1970’s OMB Raceway emerged from a cornfield mobile roared to life this small Mid Michigan County has been north of Gladwin to host MIRA enduro and sprint races, it was a popular destination for trail riders and racers who have taken on that track Hall of Fame racer Dan Kirts won his first ever part in various competitions from drags to ovals over the years. Midwest International Snowmobile Racing – MIRA- Pro-enduro. While there has been some activity since the Gladwin County No stranger to the area Kirts is perhaps best noted for the years Ice Carnival dissolved in 2011, overall not much has been hap- he raced runabout outboard boats on Ross Lake in nearby pening in the area when it comes to snowmobile competition Beaverton, Mich., during the local Fourth of July celebration. until now. Thanks to a dedicated bunch of Gladwin County Fair 1990 Soo I-500 winners Troy Donn of Gladwin, Mich., and members and winter sports enthusiast’s snowmobile racing Gary Loar of Beaverton, Mich., raced at Albright Shores devel- vintage style is back in the area once again, this time on the oping their skills before joining forces with Joe Brady and the historic Gladwin County Fairgrounds oval track next door to the Beaverton Outdoor racing team. In addition to winning the Soo, local airport. Donn and Loar won a number of races during their career. No stranger to snowmobile racing Gladwin County has been Brian Musselman who recorded an incredible record in the hosting top class events as well as producing some of the fin- 1980’s on the enduro circuit lived and worked just minutes from est oval track racers in the snow-belt for a number of years. the Gladwin County Ice Carnival Grounds. The son of Jim and Right up until it’s final event The Gladwin County Ice Carnival Marlene Musselman, founders of Woody’s Snowmobile Trac- in Albright Shores was the oldest continuous winter festival in tion products of nearby Hope, Mich., Brian and brother Mark cut 78 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE ©

© A YOUNG SLEDDER AND HIS FAMILY CHECK OUT A JOHN DEERE IN THE SWAP MEET. THE WEATHER WAS PERFECT TO BUY A NEW RIDE.

BROOKLYN NELSON OF GLADWIN, MICH., GAVE THE GUYS A RUN © FOR THEIR MONEY LEADING HER SKI-DOO ENTRIES TO A PAIR OF SECOND PLACE FINISHES.

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KITTY CAT AND 120CC COMPETITORS LINED UP FOR PRE-RACE CEREMONIES IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTAND.

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80 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE their racing teeth on the Albright Shores Ice oval before turn- ing pro. Brian’s career included; three wins at the Soo I-500 - 1982, ’84, 85, • the 1985 Albrights Shores 300, 1986 Lincoln Lions 250 and the 1985 and ‘86 MIRA Pro-Enduro Champions. He was inducted in 1998 into Snowmobile Hall of Fame and the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. Troy Donn, Gary Loar, the Musselman’s and guys like Larry and Alan Mielke are just of few of the many talented racers who have emerged from the county and the area the last 50 years. Thanks to dedicated volunteers, the return of snowmobile rac- ing and other winter festival like events will no doubt keep the area’s proud ties to snowmobiling alive and well for many years to come and help the local economy. Racing Returns To Gladwin County The heat wave of 2013 melted away any hopes of returning snowmobile racing to Gladwin County. Consistent mild weather mixed in with occasional rain made ice making impossible. Dis- couraged but not willing to throw in the towel race officials set their sights on 2014. This year the weather would be perfect, good cold temperatures for ice making and lots of snow. Little did they know a race day storm would make travel difficult due to slick road’s. Despite the weather a good crowd gathered to cheer on racing’s return to Gladwin County making the event a success. A glacial blue ice oval greeted over sixty entries that took to the track with their lean vintage racing machines at some © amazing speeds. Following a morning of hot laps, the official program got un- JAKE “THE SNAKE” CARNEY OF RIVERDALE, MICHIGAN CHATS WITH derway with style. Prior to the main event racers including Kitty THE TRACK ANNOUNCER PRIOR TO THE START OF RACING. Cat and 120cc drivers were brought out in front of the grand- stand with their machines. Each Kitty Cat and 120cc driver was introduced and briefly interviewed by the track announcer. A © picturesque snow fell over the grounds as fans and teams paid their respect to the greatest nation on earth with the National Anthem. You could not have asked for a better program to kick off the action. Racing days behind him 1990 Soo I-500 winner Troy Donn took on the job as head flagman. Thanks to some professional driving by all competitors, racing went smooth from start to fin- ish. Yamaha speedster Ron Kurplia of Houghton Lake, Mich., proved to be the days big winner leading his Yamaha to vic- tory in 1974 & Older HR Stock and in 1974 & Older Single. HD Improved. The best race of the day – 1980 & Older 340 Trail Stock 120CC IMP. TOP THREE - (R-L) JAKE “THE SNAKE” CARNEY - 1ST, turned into a battle of the sexes. Rounding turn four early in BRODY BIGHAM - 2ND, WADE HERREN 3RD. the race Craig Eisenga of McBain, Mich., hit the inside bank with his Arctic Cat allowing Brooklyn Nelson of Gladwin, Mich., to take a commanding lead with her ski-doo. Despite gaining ground Eisenga couldn’t catch the lady speedster. With vic- tory in reach Nelson caught the outside bank rounding turn two allowing Eisenga to take the checkered flag at the finish line. A veteran vintage racer Eisenga had nothing but praise for Nel- son who did an outstanding job the entire race. No doubt this young lady will be in the winner circle many time in the future. While current snowmobile brand names ruled the winners circle, Kris Patterson of St, Johns, Mich., proved the old brands still have what it takes to be a winner. Driving a Sno-Jet Pat- terson blew past the competition and on to the checkered flag in 1980 & Older 440 Trail Stock over Devin Dumont of Manton, © Michigan. Kawasaki even made it into the thick of the pack with JEFF MOLESKI, #99 OF BEAVERTON LEADS THE PACK DOWN THE local favorite Steve Grove of Gladwin, Mich., hauling in a third FRONT STRETCH. place. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 81 While the weather may not have been perfect the First Annu- al vintage snowmobile race was a success. As long as Mother Nature cooperates there is little doubt snowmobile racing will back in Gladwin County for many years to come. To lean more about summer and winter events in Gladwin County contract the Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce at 608 W Cedar Ave, Gladwin, MI 48624 (989) 426-5451. www.gladwincountychamber.com For information about the Gladwin County Fair as well as other activities held at the grounds contact the Gladwin County Fair at 401 S State St, Gladwin, MI 48624. (989) 426-2311. www.gladwinfair.org

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KITTY CAT RACERS SHOW OFF THEIR AWARDS. PICTURED IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER: EASTON HESS - #12 - BEAVERTON MI, CONNER WOLETZ - #1 - PRESCOTT MI, ADDISON WENKEL - #7 - WEST BRANCH MI, DYLAN BLAIN - #4 - LAKE MI, KASH HOAG - ALBRIGHT SHORES MI, BREANNA BLAIN - #24 - LAKE MI.

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SHANE LUCAS THUNDERS THROUGH TURN ONE ON HIS ARCTIC CAT BEFORE CELEBRATING WITH FLAGMAN TROY DONN AFTER WINNING THE 1974 & OLDER SINGLE HD STOCK CLASS.

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1974 & OLDER 440 TWIN IMPROVED TOP TWO: (R-L) - DAVID DELAND 1ST, BOB TIMMER 2ND. DAVID DELAND.

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RON KURPLIA, #4 AND JAMES GIBEL, #8 BURST THROUGH A CLOUD 1974 & OLDER SINGLE HR STOCK TOP TWO: (R-L) - RON KURPLIA 1ST, OF SMOKE IN TURN ONE. THE SMOKE WAS CASED BY A WOOD JAMES GIBEL 2ND. BURNING BARREL SET UP TO KEEP VOLUNTEERS WARM. BRAD LUCAS, #333 CLAIMED TOP HONORS IN 1974 & OLDER SINGLES HD IMP.

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1974 & OLDER 340 TWIN STOCK TOP THREE: (R-L) - TODD SEELYE 1ST, RYAN EISENGA, #17 TRIES TO HOLD OFF TODD SEELYE, #3 IN 1974 & RYAN EISENGA 2ND, KELLY BEKKEN 3RD. OLDER 340 TWIN STOCK.

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THE GLADWIN VINTAGE RACING GROUP PRESENTED AN IMPRESSIVE PRE-RACE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDED INTERVIEWS WITH 120 AND KITTY CAT DRIVERS AS WELL AS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM WITH ALL RACERS AND SLEDS ON DISPLAY IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTAND. Gladwin Top Class Race Finishers Class: 120 Imp 3. Jeff Moleski, sled #99, Beaverton, MI 1. Jake “the snake” Carney, sled #5, Riverdale, MI Class: 1974 & Older Singles HD Stock 2. Brody Bigham, sled # 24, Gladwin, M 1. Shane Lucas, sled# 17c, Horton, MI 3. Wade Herren, sled # 3, Beaverton, MI Class: 1974 & Older Singles HD IMP Class: Stock 120 1. Ron Kurplia, sled #333, Houghton Lake, MI 1. Dayton Noffsinger, sled #4, West Branch, MI 2. Brad Lucas, sled #17c, Horton, MI 2. Brenan Bradley, sled #10, Bay City, MI Class: 1980 & Older 340 Trail Sled Stock 3. Andrew Savino, sled # 100, Sterling, MI 1. Craig Eisenga, sled #E5, McBain, MI Class: 1974 & Older 440 Twin Stock 2. Brooklyn Nelson, sled #24, Gladwin, MI 1. Scott Labbe, sled #36, Cadillac, MI 3. James McKeon, sled # 77, Standish, MI 2. Brooklyn Nelson, sled #24, Gladwin, MI Class: 1974 & Older 340 Twin Stock 3. Don Eisenga, sled #19, Marion, MI 1. Todd Seelye, sled #3, Marion, MI Class: 1974 & Older 440 Twin Imp 2. Ryan Eisenga, sled # 17, Marion, MI 1. David Deland, sled # 52, Gladwin, Mi 3. Kelly Bekken, sled # 1, McBain, MI 2. Bob Timmer, sled # 68, McBain, MI Class: 1974 & Older 340 Twin IMP Class: 1974 & Older Singles HR Stock 1. Paul Zondlak, sled #955, Standish, MI 1. Ron Kurplia, sled # 4, Houghton Lake, MI Class: 1980 & Older 440 Trail Sled Stock 2. James Gibel, sled #8, Lake City, MI 1. Kris Patterson, sled # 83, St. John’s, MI Class: 1980 & Older Pro 440 CC Max 2. Devin Dumont, sled #27, Manton, MI 1. Jason Norman, sled #70, Gladwin, MI 3. Steve Grove, sled# E6, Gladwin, MI 2. Devin Dumont, sled #27, Manton, MI THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 87 Gladwin County 4-H Winterfest Story By Steve Landon Photo’s by Steve Landon & Mmartin Wilford Gladwin, Michigan, February 1, 2014; - The sights and sounds of vintage snowmobiles roaring around the ice oval at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds while clearly impressive couldn’t beat the old style family fun going on behind the grand- stand where the Gladwin County 4-H Performing Arts Club was holding their fourth annual Snowfest. Blessed with anabundance of fresh snow participants took part in a snowman contest and Scavenger Hunt complete with prizes. When not engaged in events visitors had a chance to warm up by a fire, grab a hot drink and snack at the 4-H food stand or check out some of the vintage sleds on display. A ski-doo snowmobile snow sculpture made by Perform- ing Arts Club members Greg Curtis and Matt Jewel, both of Gladwin. Mich., give participants an example of what kinds of

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FIRST PLACE IN THE SNOWMAN COMPETITION WENT TO ALICIA SPENCER. eryone who braved the weather to take part in this year’s event. The winners of the snowman contest all won cash prizes plus all won a door prize donated by businesses in Gladwin County. Special thanks to the Hobby Shop, Ace Hardware, Pepper- mill, Whole Body Health, Jim & Ems Stained Glass, Family Video, Country Corner Bulk Food, Wards, Smokin’ Hot, Village Flowers, and Uptown Salon for their participation. Plans are in the works for the 5th Annual Snowfest. To learn more about the Gladwin County 4-H program contact © the Gladwin County 4-H at 555 W. Cedar Ave., Gladwin, Michi- gan 48624 or call 989-426-7741 THE GRAND PRIZE BUSINESS AWARD WENT TO SMOKIN HOT.

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2014 Ride-in

Story By Valdi Stefanson included the “Giant Killer”, aka. the 1971 SR433 that captured the 1971 Photos by Dan Cedolia - Memovision Video Productions World Championship in Eagle River in a contest of speed often described as the most exciting race in snowmobile history. You see, a young Mike The 2014 Waconia Ride-In that was held in late January came with Trapp battled head-to-head with Yvon Duhamel’s 797 Ski Doo Blizzard, significant anticipation. After all, the entire snow-belt was experienc- and the little Yamaha prevailed in a race with thirteen lead changes! ing a good old fashioned winter. Read cold temperatures and plenty of Another display included five Yamaha racers owned by Leon Koch of the white stuff that did not melt between snowfalls. For the “Waconia Crivitz, Wisconsin. Also, I overheard more than one observer comment crew” this meant days and days of snow clearing and site preparation. that the 1978 SSR on display is the prettiest snowmobile ever built. No problem because we knew that our full slate of events would go Meanwhile, on Saturday night, temperatures were dropping and the on, without weather interruptions like last year when the warm weather Northwest wind picking up. The local TV station weather forecasters forced cancellation of the trail ride. NO – this year was going to be full were scaring their audience with exaggerated claims of “dangerous on! Moreover, with Yamaha as the featured brand and a few Yamaha wind chill” and unanimous in stating that “travel is not advised”. Yes, on powered cousins (Roll-o-Flex & Sno Jet) thrown in for good luck, there was much buzz as the magical weekend approached. As it turned out, the weather was a factor --- but it was the cold and wind that played its hand unlike the previous year. Saturday, it was cold but bearable for the swappers, racers and the 540 machines on the trail ride. It was odd to make the rounds and hear someone next to you say Click the HI, but not recognizing the person because of the facemask or hood ob- scuring their face. No problem, really, because the Ballroom was warm and noisy with those that were warming up and ogling over the special link below display sleds. On display were nearly 20 examples of Yamahas, from their 1968 in- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGwTB1GP88E augural year through the early 1980’s. With their stellar racing heritage, you can imagine the significant race machines for all to see. Notables 90 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE A CLASSIC VINTAGE SKI-DOO AND ARCTIC CAT.

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VISITORS CHECK OUT THIS 1958 BOMBARDIER PROTOTYPE REPLICA BUILT BY LOWELL MACHART AND OTHERS FROM GRAND FORKS, ND. IT WAS COMPLETED IN DEC. OF 2013.

Sunday it was cold and yes, attendance in the judged show was down. The ORA oval racers soldiered on out on the Lake Waconia ice, with reg- istrations up by 15% compared to the year before. However, the winds created blizzard conditions and eight of the scheduled 44 races were scrapped for safety reasons. Event organizers moved up the awards cer- emony by an hour to allow everyone to get homeward bound a little early. A great family story came to light on Sunday afternoon. A bit away from the show, we spied a family of four standing in front of pine trees and a collection of four restored Yamahas. I saw ponytails and thought, THE JUDGE CAREFULLY LOOKS OVER THIS 1971 MANHANDLER WOW – these are teenaged girls on an outing with their parents. As it OWNED BY JEFF KITTLESON OF EXCELSIOR, MN. turned out, we met a lovely family from Southern Minnesota. It was Mom who told the story of her father owning the local Yamaha dealership. Her future husband happened to purchase a new Yamaha from her father. A daughter was introduced and a result was this 2014 family photo shoot. Dad restored the machines in front of them, including the one that he purchased that fateful day. Even the girls seemed to be “handling” the situation. I heard that at first, they stated that the matching vintage Yamaha snowmobile suits that they were wearing were “dorky”. That was until several other people told them that they looked great in their vintage Yamaha attire. Now all of a sudden it was hip to be cool at the Waconia Ride-In. 2015 will mark our 25th year! We will honor the two Minnesota manu- facturers in a theme titled MINNESOTA ICONS. Set the dates of January 23, 24 and 25th, 2015 on your calendar. Expect to see Polaris and Arctic Cat side-by-side. Bring your favorite Minnesota Icon and let’s have some THIS DISPLAY LOOKS LIKE A VINTAGE YAMAHA CHRISTMAS CARD. fun! 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A GOOD SELECTION OF SLEDS LINED DOWNTOWN NAUBINWAY PARTICIPANTS TAKE A BREAK FOR A COOK OUT DURING THE FRIDAY MICHIGAN ON SATURDAY. VINATGE RIDE TO CRANBERRY LODGE.

Show & Grand Opening, Feb 14 & 15, 2014; - Friday started machines successfully making the return trip. The variety of bright and sunny with breakfast being served in the Naubinway machines on the ride was awesome to see and only a couple Pavilion by the Top of the Lake Community Association. Short- of tow ropes were seen throughout the day. Fun was had by all ly after breakfast many antique and vintage machines started on the ride. As always the museum would like to express their popping up everywhere in town preparing for the upcoming thanks to the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club for hosting the ride to ride staged to leave Naubinway at 10:30am for the trip to the the Cranberry Lodge. Cranberry Lodge located on the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club. After returning to Naubinway most of the riders congregated At 10:30am, the ride coordinators starting waving the 120 at the NEW Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum for the plus machines out onto the trail for the 26 mile round trip Grand Opening at 4:00pm. Several local community leaders ride. Trail riders were staged at critical points along the trail to expressed their thanks to the museum’s leadership for all their help the riders with directions which was very helpful. It was hard work in bringing the museum to Naubinway. They in- a beautiful ride through the forest with fresh snow and just cluded Cleo Smith, Garfield Twp Supervisor; Jim Hill, Mackinac about all machines made the trip successfully to the Cranberry County Board; Dale McNamee, from Sen. Tom Casperson’s of- Lodge. The old BBQ grill was soon fired up and everyone had fice; Jim Dickie, MSA; Scott Hozee, State Savings Bank; John their fill of hot dogs and brats while visiting with new and old McGuirk, Museum Board; and Bruce Gustafson, Top of the friends who had made the ride. The snowmobilers started Lake Communities Assoc. President. At 4:00pm the museum’s the return trip to Naubinway again with the majority of the board members gathered to cut the ribbon to officially open

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LOCAL DIGNITARIES AND MUSEUM BOARD MEMBERS AT THE RIBBON CUTTING TO OFFICIALLY OPEN THE NEW MUSEUM. PICTURED ARE (LEFT TO RIGHT) CHARLIE VALLIER, MARILYN VALLIER,CLEO SMITH, JOHN BATCHELDER, BRUCE GUSTAFSON AND JOHN MCGUIRK. the new museum. After the opening, the Raffle Winners – Feb 15, 2014 museum cut and served a celebration 1st Prize – 1983 John Deere Snowmobile cake for over 200 in attendance. Many lo- (donated by Tim Wattson) Chuck Ulch, Harrison, MI cal women also furnished their specialty 2nd – $100 Gas Card (donated by Shute Oil) soups and goodies for everyone to enjoy. Eric Hart, East Jordan, MI 3rd – “Poker Runs” Print (donated by Mu- Saturday again opened clear and nippy seum) for the snowmobile show in downtown Steve Calandrino, St. Clair Shores, MI HARRISON, MI RESIDENT CHUCK ULCH WON 4th – Snowmobile Rocker (donated by Mu- Naubinway. Before long the entire park- seum) A 1983 JOHN DEERE SNOWMOBILE IN A ing area was filled with all types of sleds. Vicky Rowe, Kendallville, IN RAFFLE DURING THE GRAND OPENING FOR 5th – $50 Cash (donated by Museum Mem- The featured sleds for this 22nd An- ber) THE NEW MUSEUM. nual Show were Side by Side machines. Sally Schultz, Naubinway, MI Lake, MI with a Model A There was an excellent turnout of these Tow Strap Award – Matt Beemer, Lapeer, MI machines ranging from a Model A, Track- Fun Ride Favorite/Antique – Frank Paris, on a Scorpion (it broke down for the 3rd year Gwinn, MI in a row) ers, Luv Bugs, Fox Tracs and Arctic Cats. Fun Ride Favorite/ Vintage – Bob Suchey, Around 4:30 most of those in atten- Vanderbilt, MI Special button drawing – Aaron Shroeder, dance journeyed to the Township Hall in Favorite Featured Sled – Dean Wall, Sand Engadine, MI Engadine to enjoy a great buffet dinner. After dinner the local merchants asso- ciation held a can raffle to support their activities and then the museum held their raffle drawing for the John Deere snow- mobile and 5 other prizes. Chuck Ulch of Harrison, Michigan was the excited winner of the 1st prize. Next, John McGuirk presented a short talk covering the many types and shapes of Side by Side snowmobiles that have been manufactured over the years. The banquet wrapped up with a live auction of many snowmobile related items to support the new museum. As in the past, the museum would like to thank Ted for his support of the museum with his skills as an auctioneer. The banquet adjourned with the many museum supporters say- ing their goodbyes and already making their plans to return for next year’s show and ride (Feb 20 & 21, 2015).

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Springer Scores Perfect Weekend; Carlson Still One to Beat in Pro-Lite Elk River, Minnesota – Perfection was on display in Michigan, as all Andrew Carlson experienced a rare bout of tough luck, yet persevered eyes honed in on national sport rider Ryan Springer as he put together and remains the Pro-Lite points leader with two venues remaining on a rare, flawless weekend; sweeping the field both days and positioning the ISOC AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series (ACSS) schedule. himself as a serious threat for the year-end championship. Meanwhile, The Perfect Weekend despite often being the fastest rider on the track in the Pro-Lite ranks, Springer had been working towards a performance like this for much

THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 95 of the season. While often the fastest rider on the track, his punishing riding style sometimes cut his performance short of the podium. Springer had been working on a developing a smoother approach to racing, and those efforts paid off in Michigan as he blasted his way to a perfect weekend, winning both heat races Friday and Saturday; came to the main events as the top qualifier both days; and left the line in the lead and never looked back. Aside from Springer’s near flawless driv- ing performance, another huge ingredient to Springer’s back-to-back perfect performances was the Carlson Motorsports crew and their continued drive to “dial-in” the team’s Polaris sleds. To say Carlson Motorsports has been dominating the holeshot this season would be a huge understatement. In every race, Springer bolted from the line like he was shot out of a cannon and was quickly catapulted to the front. From there, with clear goggle vision, Ryan stretched out LCQ. the gap over the rest of the field and collected the win in convincing In the final, Carlson quickly worked his way from the back row to fashion. fourth and was looking for more as he methodically worked his way “Everything has come together at the right time,” Springer said through slower traffic. The push to the front was cut short however, following the weekend’s performance. “I’m as confident as I’ve ever as Carlson caught an ice-lip and was thrown from his sled. He quickly been and I’m super pumped to be going into the final two events of the remounted and salvaged an eighth place finish. season with this much momentum.” Andrew looked to regain his championship composure Saturday Still The One with a strong qualifying effort and a front row start. However a rare While the podium streak for Andrew Carlson came to a close in poor start, followed by a first turn tangle and subsequent slushy blast Michigan, he remains one of the fastest, if not the fastest Pro-Lite of snow to the face, handicapped Carlson, as his vision was drasti- racer in the series and continues to hold a firm grip on the year-end cally reduced for the remainder of the race. He crossed the line in 6th, Championship with four races left to go. The weekend started strong disappointed but thankful to come away with valuable points. Carlson with Carlson taking an easy heat win. He was looking to do it again remains atop the leader board, but with four races remaining, it looks when mid-air contact cut short his front of the pack flight. The tumble like the Pro-Lite Championship will go down to the wire. sent Carlson to the back of the pack and forced him to qualify via the

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Thief River Falls, Minn. – The 2014 hillclimb race season kicked off with Team Arctic going straight to the top and winning Team Arctic Results 14 classes at the Bear Lake event in Montpelier, Idaho. Team Arctic racers amassed the 14 wins – including four King titles from the 2014 – while competing aboard a full range of Arctic Cat M Series RMSHA Bear Lake Hillclimb snowmobiles with the ProClimb chassis. “There is always a question mark at the first race of the sea- son,” said Al Shimpa, Team Arctic Hillclimb Coordinator. “We Pro Masters Stock 800 Mod 1. Trace Tupper know our sleds and racers are ready to go and we’re hoping 2. Todd Tupper 3. Kyle Tapio Semi Pro Mod for some wins, but you never know how they’ll compare with 3. Ben Adams 1000 Improved 1. Trace Tupper the competition. With 10 class wins and four King titles at Bear Pro Masters Imp Stock 2. Rob Steinmann Lake, we couldn’t be happier. And the team goes into the next Stock 1. Kyle Tapio 3. Shad Simmons six races with great confidence.” 1. Todd Tupper Womens Stock New Members There were eight different winners aboard Arctic Cat moun- Pro Masters Mod 2. Kaycee Balls Stock tain machines, including three racers who each won two sepa- 1. Todd Tupper 3. Whitney Ar- 1. Jamie Pukas rate classes: Todd Tupper, Trace Tupper and Kaycee Balls. 600 Improved chibald New Member Imp Balls won the Queen title at Bear Lake in addition to winning Stock Women’s Imp Stock both Women’s Improved Stock and Mod finals, while Trace 2. David McClure Stock 1. Matt Wenger Tupper captured Semi Pro Improved Stock, Semi Pro Mod and 3. Rob Kincaid 1. Kaycee Balls Improved Stock Semi Pro King titles. Kyle Tapio was the fourth King title winner. 600 Mod Women’s Mod King Highlighting their comprehensive success at Bear Lake, 3. Russ Tapio 1. Kaycee Balls 1. Kyle Tapio Team Arctic captured wins in Stock, Improved Stock and Mod 700 Improved 3. Whitney Ar- 3. David McClure categories, as well as wins in two New Members classes. Stock chibald Semi Pro King “It was gratifying to see David McClure win the Improved 1. David McClure Semi Pro Stock 1. Trace Tupper Stock 700 class and take second in theb Improved 600 class 3. Rob Kincaid 1. JD Driscoll 2. JD Driscoll with the new Arctic Cat M 6000 Sno Pro with the C-TEC2 600 700 Mod 2. Rob Steinmann Womens Queen engine modified by Speedwerx,” said Shimpa. “We’re mak- 3. Nels Tapio Semi Pro Imp 1. Kaycee Balls ing great improvements on this modified engine package, with Stock even better things to come at next events.”

TEAM ARCTIC’S DEPTH SHOWS WITH 23-WIN WEEKEND IN TERRAIN COMPETITION Snocross & Cross-Country Racers Storm Through Michigan, Minnesota and Alaska

Thief River Falls, Minn. – Team Arctic terrain racers showed tion. He was joined on the podium by factory Team Arctic pro their mettle and strength during a dramatic week that saw 23 Cody Thomsen, who scored a second and fourth during the victories and gutsy performances aboard the Arctic Cat ZR two rounds. Logan Christian also scored a pair of fifth place 6000R ProCross and Sno Pro snowmobiles. finishes on the weekend, putting three Arctic Cat riders in the The season-long onslaught continued at the USXC cross- top-5 of the premier class. country race at the two-day, combined-points event in Park Trent Wittwer and Carson Alread joined Hibbert with double- Rapids, Minn., where Team Arctic racers notched 16 class victories at Mt. Pleasant, with Wittwer sweeping the Junior wins, including a full sweep of the podium in seven classes. classes and Alread leading podium sweeps in the Jr. Novice Christian Bros. Racing pro Zach Herfindahl led the charge with and Transition classes. a win in the Pro Open and then shrugged off a broken thumb Five Team Arctic teams contested and finished the brutal suffered in the Pro Stock class during the first day to finish 2,000-mile Iron Dog in Alaska, where low snow conditions and second overall for the weekend and retain his championship tough luck challenged the two-person teams and their chance point’s lead. for overall victory. A spectator’s errant move onto the course Proving the depth of Team Arctic’s cross-country contingent, caused a tough first-day crash for Pro contenders Brian Dick 16 different racers scored a win in Park Rapids, including Cole and Eric Quam. They rebounded to salvage a fifth place finish Nymann who led a team sweep of the Semi Pro 600 stock while the Christian Bros. Racing team of Ryan Simons and class. Cory Davis soldiered to a ninth-place finish following a broken Similar success highlighted the ISOC national snocross track midway through the grueling event. in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., where Team Arctic racers recorded “We’re extremely proud of all the Team Arctic racers, crews seven class wins. Tucker Hibbert continued his historic run in and teams, and we’re thrilled with all the wins and top finishes the Pro Open class, sweeping another weekend of competi- this past week,” said Mike Kloety, Team Arctic Race Manager. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 99 MARCH BRINGS 20 WINS FOR TEAM ARCTIC TERRAIN RACERS 11 Class Wins in USXC Cross-Country in Warroad, Minn., Plus Nine Victories at RMSHA Hillclimb in Afton, Wyo.

Thief River Falls, Minn. – The 2014 snowmobile race sea- 500 machines.” son might be winding down, but Team Arctic racers stayed An equally dedicated crew of hillclimb competitors topped wound-up to score 20 combined wins in cross-country and the RMSHA Hillclimb in Afton, Wyo., scoring wins in eight Hillclimb competition during the first weekend in March. classes and taking one King title. The wins came in Stock, The team continued its season-long stranglehold of cross- Improved Stock and Mod classes aboard M Series Arctic Cat country dominance with another crushing performance at the snowmobiles with the ProClimb chassis. Kyle Tapio proved on USXC cross-country event in Warroad, Minn., where riders top of his game, winning 800 Improved and the Improved King battled through record snow cover, deep holes and bitter cold title as well as taking second in 800 Stock. And David McClure to notch 11 wins and a podium sweep of six classes. piloted a M6000 to third in Stock and second in Improved Christian Bros. Racing pro Zach Herfindahl delivered a Stock. powerful performance in the Pro 600 stock class, racing with “Seven different Arctic Cat racers won classes at Afton,” said a broken left thumb and a casted hand. It didn’t slow the Al Shimpa, Team Arctic Hillclimb Coordinator. “We saw victory 18-year-old down, as he captured his third win of the season in the Men’s and Women’s categories, plus the New Members and put a near-lock on the championship. Wes Selby put him- and Semi-Pro classes. That highlights the team’s depth as self back onto the Pro podium with a strong third place finish. well as the adaptability of our ProClimb chassis for all kinds of “We continue to be impressed and proud of all our cross- riders.” country racers and crew,” said Mike Kloety, Team Arctic Race Manager. “Warroad was a tough weekend, with a rugged race course that claimed alot of riders and sleds. To have 11 different winners on Arctic Cat snowmobiles proves the depth of our team and the strength of our ZR ProCross and Sno Pro

Team Arctic Results from USXC Cross-Country in Park Rapids, Minn. Pro Open 1. Brandon Wolter 1. Tom Clement 1. Zach Herfindahl 2. Logan Kili- Junior 10-13 Pro 600 chowski 1. Tyler Brown 2. Zach Herfindahl 3. Hunter Houle 2. Paul Brown Semi Pro 600 Trail 3. Daron Pringle 1. Cole Nymann 1. Thomas Junglen Junior 14-17 2. Casey Pries 2. Logan Kili- 1. Thomas Junglen 3. Timmy Kallock chowski 2. Hunter Houle Semi Pro Improved Women 3. Logan Kilcho- 1. Casey Pries 1. Jolene Bute wski Expert 85 Masters 40 Plus Jr. 14-17 Girls 1. Ryan Trout 1. Jon Arneson 1. Savannah 2. Girard Reinking Masters 50 Plus Landrus ZACK HERFINDAHL 3. John Langaas 2. Brian Perreault 2. Sara Larson Expert 85 Im- 3. Brian Brown 3. Kelsey Pladson proved Sport 600 Stock Vintage Photo courtesy of Team Arctic Insider 1. John Langaas 1. Chase Nord- 1. Peter Behm 2. Matt Feil strom 3. Mike Mattison Sport 85 Classic IFS Vintage Legends Team Arctic Results from USXC 1. Gerry Mattison Cross-Country in Warroad, Minn. Pro Stock 1. John Langaas 3. Peter Behm Team Arctic Race Results from ISOC 1. Zach Herfindahl 2. Matt Feil Classic IFS Snocross in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. 3. Wes Selby Masters 40 Plus 2. Steve Martinson Pro Open 1. Jon Arneson Women Pro Open 3. Corey Watkin- Jr. 14-15 2. Zach Herfindahl Masters 50 Plus 1. Jolene Bute 1. Tucker Hibbert son 1. Trent Wittwer Semi Pro Improved 2. Brian Perreault Junior 10-13 2. Cody Thomsen Sport #1 2. Brandon Lind 3. Lance Efteland 3. Kevin Langaas 1. David Brown 5. Logan Christian 2. Travis Kern Jr. Novice 10-13 Super Stock Sport 85 2. Tyler Brown Pro Open Sport #2 1. Carson Alread 1. Joe Wood 1. Hunter Houle 3. Calvin Sandberg 1. Tucker Hibbert 3. Travis Kern 2. Taylor Cole 2. Jon Arneson 2. Cody Chubaty Junior 14-17 4. Cody Thomsen Amateur #1 3. Reid Runkel 3. Jon Koch 3. Ross Ilstrup 1. Cody Chubaty 5. Logan Christian 3. Jay Lura Transition 8-12 Expert 85 Trail 2. Hunter Houle ProAM 30 plus Amateur #2 1. Carson Alread 1. Austin Lunde 1. Matt Feil 3. Matt Feil 3. Josh Zelinski 2. Jay Lura 2. Brendon Gouin 2. Ryan Trout 2. Ross Ilstrup Jr. Girls 14-17 ProAM Women Jr. 16-17 3. Colin Anderson 3. John Langaas 3. Garret Grza- 1. Savannah 1. Marica Renheim 1. Trent Wittwer 120 Champ Expert 85 Im- dzielewski Landrus Pro Lite #1 2. Brandon Lind 2. Tucker Haala proved Vintage 2. Kelsey Pladson 100 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE Team Arctic Race Results from RMSHA Hillclimb in Afton, Wyo.1000 Improved 2. Kyle Tapio 700 Improved Pro Masters Im- 3. Kyle Tapio 2. Jan Ottobre 3. Rob Steinmann Pro Masters Stock 1. Jeremy Ar- proved Women Stock Semi Pro Stock Amateur Improved 1. Ben Adams chibald 3. Ben Adams 3. Whitney Ar- 1. Trace Tupper 3. Grant Meyer 600 Stock 3. Rob Kincaid 800 Improved chibald Semi Pro Improved New Members 3. David McClure 700 Mod 1. Kyle Tapio Women Improved 2. Trace Tupper Mod 600 Improved 2. Russ Tapio Pro Masters Mod 2. Amy Zollinger 3. Rob Steinmann 1. Logan Halford 2. David McClure 800 Stock 1. Todd Tupper Women Mod Semi Pro Mod 3. Brent Pukas 600 Mod 2. Kyle Tapio Open Mod 1. Kaycee Balls 1. Trace Tupper Improved King: 2. Tony Zollinger Kyle Tapio

VICTORY PARADE CONTINUES FOR TEAM ARCTIC TERRAIN RACERS 13 Class Wins at USXC Cross-Country in Walker, Minn.; Plus Six Victories at ISOC Snocross inGlyndon, Minn.

Thief River Falls, Minn. – Team Arctic terrain racers gram, but a first turn bump in Saturday’s final put him continued the season-long victory parade with another on the ground, in last place and chasing back to claim batch of wins, this time at the season-ending USXC fifth. Team Arctic’s Cody Thomsen claimed a pair of cross-country in Walker, Minn., and the penult mate third-place finishes, while Logan Christian of the Chris- stop on the ISOC National Snocross tour. tian Bros. Racing team notched a second-place finish. The cross-country in Walker saw yet another impres- Team Green showed similar domination in the other sive house-cleaning by Team Green, with 12 different classes, with Travis Kern and Tyler Adams exchanging racers winning a total of 13 classes on a twisty 6-mile wins in the Sport finals and Marica Renheim staying u course characterized by massive, unrelenting moguls defeated in Pro AM Women. and big berms. Arctic Cat racers showed their depth by “By claiming four of the top-5 positions each night, taking 35 podium positions and sweeping six podiums. this was the most powerful performance we’ve seen “Our racers and machines win in all terrain and from our team in the Pro Open class all season,” said conditions – from the early season lake events to the Kloety. “Plus it’s just as satisfying to see our racers tak- gnarly ditch events and now at a lower-speed short- ing wins in the Sport, Junior and Transition classes.” course event that had elements of a snocross course,” said Team Arctic Race Manager, Mike Kloety. “We ended the cross-country season exactly like we started Team Arctic Race Results from ISOC it: with great racers and teams competing in all the Snocross in Glyndon, Minn. classes, and with the most impressive results of any Pro Open #1 Sport #1 2. Trent Wittwer brand. 1. Tucker Hibbert 1. Tyler Adams Jr. Novice 10-13 One hundred miles to the west of Walker, Team Arc- 3. Cody Thomsen 2. Travis Kern 1. Ryley Bester tic snocross racers showed similar depth at the ISOC 4. Logan Christian Sport #2 2. Taylor Cole National double-header in Glyndon. Tucker Hibbert 5. David Joanis 1. Travis Kern 3. Brendon Gouin scored another Pro Open win during the Friday pro- Pro Open #2 Amateur #1 Transition 8-12 2. Logan Christian 2. Luke Hommerd- 1. Brendon Gouin 3. Cody Thomsen ing 2. Anson Scheele Team Arctic Results from USXC 4. David Joanis Amateur #2 120 Champ 5. Tucker Hibbert 3. Luke Hommerd- 2. Matt LaMourea Cross-Country in Warroad, Minn. Pro AM Women ing 3. Kellen Chapuran Semi Pro 600 2. Greg Herfindahl 1. Gerry Mattison 1. Marica Renheim Junior 16-17 2. Cole Nymann 3. Brian Brown 2. Gerry Tintes 3. Nathan Moritz Sport 85 Classic IFS Super Stock 1. Ross Ilstrup 1. Tom Clement About Arctic Cat 1. Ryan Trout 2. Brandon Wolter Women Arctic Cat Inc., based in Thief River Falls, Minn., 3. Jon Koch 3. Hunter Houle 1. Jolene Bute Expert 85 Sport 600 Improved Junior 10-13 designs, engineers, manufactures and markets 1. John Langaas 2. Garth Reinking 1. Tyler Brown all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles un- 2. Ryan Trout Trail 2. David Brown 3. Austin Lunde 1. Nathan Sillerud Junior 14-17 der the Arctic Cat® brand name, as well as re- Expert 85 Improved 2. Ross Ilstrup 1. Hunter Houle 1. John Langaas 3. Garet Grza- 2. Matt Feil lated parts, garments and accessories. Its com- 2. Austin Lunde dzielewski 3. Andy Junglen mon stock is traded on the NASDAQ National 3. Nathan Sillerud Vintage Jr. Girls 14-17 Masters 40 Plus 1. Jesse Watland 1. Kelsey Pladson Market under the ticker symbol “ACAT.” More 1. Jon Arneson 2. Karl Mattison 3. Savannah information about Arctic Cat and its products is 2. Jon Koch 3. Gary Tintes Landrus Masters 50 Plus Vintage Legends available on the Internet at www.arcticcat.com.

THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 101   Christian Brothers Racing Nabs Two Wins, Fights Through Adversity In Tough Week Of Racing   Mt Pleasant, Michigan - A jam-packed race calendar saw the Christian Brothers Racing team spread across three states and just as many time zones as riders competed in National sno- cross in Michigan, cross-country in Minnesota and a 2,000-mile  race in Alaska. The results were combination of triumph and heartbreak.  Christian Brothers Racing snocross riders competed in the Soaring Eagle’s Snocross in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. After two events that featured ultra-small bullring-style tracks, Mt. Pleas- ant got the riders back onto a longer, more spread-out track layout.     LOGAN CHRISTIAN - DRIFT RACING/TROY LEE DESIGNS/ARCTIC CAT RIDER LOGAN CHRISTIAN WAS A MODEL OF CONSISTENCY ALL WEEKEND, FINISHING IN THE TOP 4 IN HEATS AND TAKING TWO 5TH PLACE FINISHES ON THE WEEKEND. IT WAS ENOUGH TO MOVE HIM UP A SPOT IN PRO OPEN SEASON POINTS TO 6TH PLACE.  MARICA RENHEIM - MARICA RENHEIM WAS AGAIN THE MODEL OF PERFECTION AT MT. PLEASANT. THE DAVE JOANIS - ROYAL DISTRIBUTING/ARCTIC CAT RIDER DAVE JOANIS POLARBEAR BOOTS/ MIRRORED HIS TEAMMATE LOGAN CHRISTIAN’S PERFORMANCE IN ARCTIC CAT RIDER WON PRO OPEN, PLACING TOP 4 IN HEAT RACING AND LANDING TWO 7TH BOTH HER HEATS ON THE PLACE FINISHES ON THE WEEKEND.    WAY TO TAKING THE WIN IN THE PRO  AM WOMENS CLASS. THE SWEDISH RIDER HAS A COMMANDING POINTS  LEAD HEADED INTO THE FINAL TWO  ACE™ Runner EVENTS.         Woody’s continues to bring you innovative products that provide absolute traction.  New for 2013-14... ™   • ACE Runner - 3/8" x 1/2" preformed steel square bar with a taller profile makes it more aggressive to provide excellent control on rider forward sleds.   TYLER ADAMS - TOP SPORT CLASS RIDER • Combo Digger® - 5/16" support plate and nut are affixed together for easy and quick installation. TYLER ADAMS WAS HAVING A STELLAR   WEEKEND WITH TWO SECOND PLACE  Visit your local dealer and get your Woody’s products today! HEAT FINISHES AND ONE WIN BEFORE HEADING INTO THE SECOND FINAL OF THE WEEKEND. A CRASH IN THE OPENING LAPS LEFT ADAMS WITH SOME INTERNAL BRUISING AND HE Combo Digger® International Engineering & Mfg., Inc. • 6054 N. Meridian Rd. • Hope, MI 48628 • 989-689-4911 WAS UNABLE TO FINISH THE RACE, BUT Email: [email protected] © IEM 2013. All rights reserved. STILL HOLDS A TOP 3 SPOT IN SPORT www.WoodysTraction.com CLASS SEASON POINTS.

102 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE The Iron Dog route covers over 2,000-miles of rugged Alaskan wilderness and is perhaps the most grueling cross-country snowmobile race on the planet. It starts in Big Lake, Alaska, just outside of Wasilla, and heads to Nome where riders turn around and head back East to the finish line in Fairbanks. This year’s event started February 16 and ended February 22.

EVAN CHRISTIAN - FINLEY MOTORS/ARCTIC CAT RIDER EVAN CHRISTIAN NARROWLY MISSED TWO PODIUM FINISHES AT MT. PLEASANT, TAKING 4TH IN JR. NOVICE 10-13 IN THE NATIONAL CLASS AND THE MXR REGIONAL CLASS. HE NEVER FINISHED LOWER THAN SECOND PLACE IN HEAT RACING SO ITS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE HE BRINGS IT TO THE FINAL.

TWO-MAN TEAMS COMPETE IN THE IRON DOG AND THIS YEAR BRIAN DICK TEAMED UP WITH ERIC QUAM TO MAKE ANOTHER RUN AT THE EVENT. AFTER NEARLY WINNING THE RACE LAST YEAR, THE PAIR FOUGHT AN UPHILL BATTLE THE ENTIRE RACE AFTER A CRASH ON THE FIRST DAY DROPPED THEM IN THE RACE STANDINGS. THE CRASH WAS A RESULT OF BRIAN AVOIDING A RECREATIONAL RIDER WHO HAD WANDERED ONTO THE COURSE. THE PAIR WERE ABLE TO NET A 5TH PLACE FINISH OVERALL. PHOTO: IRON DOG

THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 103 ZACH HERFINDAHL WAS THE SOLE CBR RIDER AT THE USXC CROSS- COUNTRY RACE IN PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA. A TWO-DAY EVENT, THE SECOND DAY WOULD FEATURE A 100-MILE WOODS RACE THAT PROMISED TO BE ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING OF THE SEASON. AFTER WINNING THE 50-MILE PRO OPEN RACE ON DAY 1, HERFINDAHL PHOTO: IRON DOG CAME OFF HIS SLED IN THE CLOSING MILES OF THE 100-MILE PRO FRESH OFF A SILVER MEDAL IN THE LONG JUMP AT THE WINTER X STOCK RACE AND SUFFERED A BROKEN LEFT THUMB. HE REMOUNTED GAMES, CORY DAVIS WAS TEAMED WITH LAST YEAR’S I-500 WINNER THE SLED AND FINISHED THE RACE IN 4TH PLACE. ON SUNDAY ZACH AND USXC POINTS CHAMPION RYAN SIMONS. DAVIS WAS CLASSIFIED GOT BACK ON THE SLED AGAIN AND FINISHED SECOND IN THE AS A VETERAN HAVING RUN THE RACE BEFORE, BUT THIS WAS CHALLENGING WOODS RACE DESPITE HIS INJURED THUMB. SIMONS’ FIRST IRON DOG. THE PAIR SET A BLISTERING PACE AND Quotes HAD WORKED THEIR WAY INTO SECOND PLACE AS THEY LEFT NOME. Logan Christian - Our Arctic Cat snowmobiles were really work- A BLOWN TRACK ON DAVIS’ SLED, LIKELY THE RESULT OF 100-MILES ing good in Michigan. Our crew has them dialed in and thats OF LOW-SNOW RUNNING, DROPPED THEM BACK IN THE STANDINGS one of the reasons we did so well this weekend. A big thanks to Carlisle Ultimax 7.5 x 4.875 That Girl ad_Layout 1 11/18/13 4:13 PM Page 1our crew! ON THE FINAL PUSH INTO FAIRBANKS. THEY FINISHED 9TH OVERALL.

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104 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE Dave Joanis - The bigger track in Michigan was really nice and made for much better racing. We had a great weekend and I’m looking forward to the last two events where we should get some top finishes again.

Marica Renheim - I was really happy to get another win and extend my points lead. I really have to thank Christian Brothers Racing - I couldn’t do this without their support.

Tyler Adams - Michigan was going really good until the crash on Saturday. At this point the doctors aren’t sure if I will be able to continue the season, so we are waiting to see what they say. If they say I can race I will be ready, if not I will start working toward next season.

Brian Dick - Crashing the first day was a real bummer, but Eric and I were able to come back and finish 5th. So many things have to go right for you at the Iron Dog to win - it takes time to get your program dialed in. I think we are close and I’m looking forward to next year.

Ryan Simons - Racing the Iron Dog was one of the biggest challenges I’ve faced in snowmobile racing. Cory and I were up to second place and catching the lead- THE ers before his track went. There were some tough conditions and the 100-mile push into Nome had hardly any snow. Hoping to do it again next year! WINNING STAFF Zach Herfindahl - The first day of the Park Rapids race was going really good. I PUBLISHER/EDITOR/WRITER: EDGE won Pro Open and was doing well in Pro Stock when I came off and got caught STEVE LANDON up in my own track somehow. I hurt my thumb, but I got back and finished the COMPOSITION/PRODUCTION/DESIGN: SHERRY LANDON race. I came back and raced Sunday CIRCULATION: SHERRY LANDON but it definitely affected my riding. It’s ADVERTISING REP.: STEVE LANDON broken, so we’ll see if I can keep rac- STAFF VIDEOGRAPHER: SETH LANDON ing the rest of the season or not. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS: STEVE & SHERRY LANDON ISOC Soaring Eagle’s Snocross THE WINNING EDGE IS PUBLISHED Pro Open DIGITALLY 11 TIMES A YEAR WITH BONUS 5. Logan Christian ISSUES. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE: 7. Dave Joanis YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS MAGAZINE XP Trail Package 177hp 652 E. SURREY RD. , FARWELL, MI 48622 5. Logan Christian PHONE/FAX: 989-588-9213 7. Dave Joanis XP Manifold Plates E-MAIL: [email protected] WEB: thewinningedgemagazine.com Pro Am Women XP Twin Race Pipes 1. Marica Renheim NOTICE: 3 Cyl Race Motors to 1500 cc ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. COPY OR USE OF ANY OR Sport PART OF THIS MAGAZINE WITHOUT WRITTEN 2 Cyl Race Motors to 1200cc CONSENT OF THE PUBLISHER IS STRICTLY 13. Tyler Adams FORBIDDEN. 15. Tyler Adams

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Tyler Adams on career and event photo CD’s [email protected] THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 105     Herfindahl, Joanis Win Pro Finals In Cross-Country, Snocross     Warroad, Minn - Christian Brothers Racing may have been  competing 800-miles apart, but they were able to tally the same results - wins on two different race circuits on two completely   different stages. It was an off-weekend for the snocross Nation-  al circuit so Logan Christian and Dave Joanis split up - Joanis went home to Canada to race snocross in Timmins, ,   and Logan Christian joined CBR cross-country rider Zach Her-  findahl at the USXC Warroad 100 in Warroad, Minnesota.             EVAN CHRISTIAN - FINLEY MOTORS/ARCTIC CAT RACER EVAN  CHRISTIAN COMPETED AT THE ISOC REGIONAL RACE HELD AT ERX  MOTOR PARK IN ELK RIVER, MINNESOTA. SINCE IT WAS AN OFF-  WEEKEND FOR THE NATIONAL CIRCUIT COMPETITION WAS STRONG  AND THE FIELD WAS DEEP WITH EXPERIENCED RIDERS. CHRISTIAN SCORED TWO 3RD PLACE PODIUM FINISHES IN JR. NOVICE 10-13  LIMITED AND A 2ND AND 4TH IN JR. NOVICE 10-13 COMBINED  CLASS.  Quotes  LOGAN CHRISTIAN - COMPETING IN HIS FIRST CROSS-COUNTRY Zach Herfindahl - Racing with a broken thumb wasn’t too  bad, turning was the most difficult part of it since it was hard EVENT IN THREE YEARS, DRIFT RACING/TROY LEE DESIGNS/ARCTIC to grip the handlebars. With the throwaway race it looks   CAT RIDER LOGGED SOME MORE VALUABLE EXPERIENCE AT THE like I’ve won both points championships so I’m really happy  WARROAD 100. HE FINISHED 10TH IN PRO 600 AND WAS NOT ABLE about that! My team works so hard to give me a good sled to ride, Christian Brothers Racing is a huge part of my suc-  TO FINISH THE PRO OPEN RACE AFTER GETTING TANGLED WITH cess. ANOTHER RIDER.   Logan Christian - I forgot how gnarly cross-country racing can be, but it is a lot of fun. I got some more great experi-   ence at Warroad and I’m proud of my teammate Zach for  winning and winning the points championships.     Dave Joanis - I was really excited to go back home and     race the circuit I basically grew up on. It was fun seeing    everyone and it was great to be able to race in front of my   friends and family. I’m happy to have been able to put the    Royal Distributing/Arctic Cat on top of the box!  

 Evan Christian - Racing this weekend went well; ended  up with a 2nd, a couple 3rds, and a 4th place finish. Huge  thanks to the family, Christian Brothers Racing, Drift Rac-  ing, Troy Lee Designs, Arctic Cat, Finley Motors, and Chris-  tian Brothers Ford!         USXC Warroad 100 ERX Regional   Pro 600 Jr. Novice 10-13 Limited    1. Zach Herfindahl 3. Evan Christian  ZACH HERFINDAHL - RIDING WITH HIS LEFT HAND IN A CAST AS A 10. Logan Christian 3. Evan Christian     RESULT OF A BROKEN THUMB SUSTAINED LAST WEEKEND AT THE Pro Open Jr. Novice 10-13 Combined  USXC PARK RAPIDS 106 DIDN’T SEEM TO SLOW ZACH HERFINDAHL 2. Zach Herfindahl 2. Evan Christian DOWN AT THE WARROAD 100. THE PRO 600 POINTS LEADER WON 4. Evan Christian CSRA Eclipse Financial THE 100-MILE PRO 600 RACE AND TOOK SECOND IN THE SHORTER Snowcross Pro Challenge USXC Points PRO OPEN RACE. HERFINDAHL NOW SITS 55-POINTS CLEAR OF Pro Open Pro 600 SECOND PLACE IN PRO 600 AND 29-POINTS CLEAR OF SECOND 1. Dave Joanis 1. Zach Herfindahl

PLACE IN PRO OPEN. WITH ONE THROWAWAY RACE THAT MEANS Pro Open Pro Open HERFINDAHL HAS MORE OR LESS CLINCHED BOTH PRO POINTS 1. Dave Joanis 1. Zach Herfindahl CHAMPIONSHIPS ON THE USXC CIRCUIT.

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Dave Joanis - Everything went great this weekend and the team worked really hard to keep us at the front. I’m happy for Logie getting second place on Saturday - the goal is for both of us to be up on the TYLER ADAMS - CHRISTIAN BROTHERS RACING SPORT RIDER TYLER podium next weekend at Lake Geneva!

ADAMS CLAIMED THE WIN FRIDAY NIGHT, COMING FROM THIRD Marica Renheim - The field was pretty strong this weekend, so I had PLACE TO TAKE THE TOP SPOT ON THE BOX. ADAMS PASSED HIS WAY to ride hard to get good finishes. Christian Brothers Racing mechanics INTO SECOND THEN, WITH TWO LAPS TO GO, HE POWERED INTO gave me a great sled and I want to thank them for their hard work. FIRST PLACE WHEN HE DOUBLED THROUGH A SECTION WHERE THE LEADER WAS HAVING TROUBLE. ADAMS CAME BACK SATURDAY TO Tyler Adams - That win felt really good! Last weekend I had a pretty bad crash and we weren’t sure I’d be able to race this weekend, but TAKE A HARD-FOUGHT 6TH PLACE IN THE SPORT FINAL. everything checked out good and here I am, on top of the podium! The Christian Brothers Racing team is the best and I have to thank them for all their hard work.

Evan Christian - I felt like I had another good weekend at Fargo. I just need to keep working and the wins will come.

Zach Herfindahl - I’m racing with a broken thumb and a cast on my arm, so that makes it a little difficult to do some of the things I need to do on the sled, but overall it was a good weekend.

ISOC Fargo 7. Dave Joanis Pro Open Jr. Novice 10-13 4.Logan Christian 5.Evan Christian Pro Am Women 5.Dave Joanis 1. Marica Renheim USXC Walker 2.Logan Christian Pro 600 Sport 4.Dave Joanis 7.Zach Herfindahl 3. Tyler Adams

Pro Am Women Pro Open USXC EVAN CHRISTIAN - FINLEY MOTORS/ARCTIC CAT RIDER EVAN 1.Marica Renheim 12. Zach Herfindahl Pro 600 1. Zach Herfindahl CHRISTIAN CLAIMED A 5TH PLACE FINISH IN THE JR. NOVICE 10-13 Sport Points ISOC CLASS, CAPPING OFF WHAT WAS A SOLID WEEKEND OF RACING FOR 1.Tyler Adams Pro Open Pro Open THE UP-AND-COMING SNOCROSS RIDER. 6.Tyler Adams 6. Logan Christian 2. Zach Herfindahl

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110 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE MARICA RENHEIM - CAPPING A DREAM ROOKIE SEASON ON THE TYLER ADAMS - IT WAS A LONG RUN FOR TYLER ADAMS AS HE NATIONAL SNOCROSS CIRCUIT, POLARBEARBOOTS/ARCTIC CAT FOUGHT FOR THE POINTS CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE SPORT CLASS ALL RIDER MARICA RENHEIM WON BOTH PRO AM WOMEN HEATS ON SEASON. WITH NO ROOM FOR ERROR IN THIS HIGHLY-COMPETITIVE HER WAY TO WINNING THE FINAL. THE SWEDISH RIDER ALSO WON CLASS, ADAMS’ POINTS LEAD WAS CHIPPED AWAY AT AND HE THE SHOWDOWN RACE ON FRIDAY MAKING IT A CLEAN SWEEP DROPPED BACK TO THIRD AFTER HIS MASSIVE CRASH IN MICHIGAN OF THE CLASS ON THE WEEKEND. RENHEIM CLAIMED THE POINTS A FEW WEEKS AGO. WITH FINAL POINTS BEING DECIDED AT LAKE CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE PRO AM WOMEN CLASS AS WELL. GENEVA, ADAMS MADE ONE LAST RUN AND FINISHED 4TH OUT OF 105 RIDERS IN SPORT NATIONAL POINTS. HE WAS PERFECT IN FRIDAY Quotes SHOWDOWN RACING AT GENEVA, WINNING THE HEAT AND THE Logan Christian FINAL IN THE PRO LITE CLASS. This season was full of ups and downs, but it was fun and I’m happy with the 6th place finish in Pro Open points. I can’t thank everyone on the team enough, those guys work really hard to get us the best sleds on the track. We are going to hit a couple races in Canada then work all summer and hit Duluth wide open next fall.

Dave Joanis This was my first season in Pro Open on the ISOC National circuit. I got some podium finishes and came in 7th in season points, so I think things went really well. I have to thank the Christian Brothers Racing team for working so hard this season - these guys really are the best in the business.

Marica Renheim Coming here from Sweden and winning the championship my first year is a dream come true. I could not have done it without Christian Brothers Racing and I have to give them a big thanks for everything they did for me this season.

Tyler Adams I think Geneva could have gone better, but I’m really happy EVAN CHRISTIAN - FINLEY MOTORS/ARCTIC CAT RIDER EVAN with how the season worked out. I improved a lot over last year CHRISTIAN TOOK A HARD-FOUGHT 9TH PLACE FINISH IN THE JR. and I think it showed in winning races and finishing 4th in Sport NOVICE 10-13 CLASS, ENDING WHAT HAS PROVEN TO BE A HIGHLY National points. Christian Brothers Racing has been really sup- SUCCESSFUL ROOKIE SEASON FOR THE YOUNG RIDER. portive of me and I can’t thank them enough.

Evan Christian Lake Geneva is a tough track, but it was a lot of fun. I am look- ing forward to next season and getting on the podium again!

ISOC Lake Ge- 8. Logan Christian Points neva Pro Open Pro Open Pro Am Women 6. Logan Christian 15. Dave Joanis 1. Marica Renheim 7. Dave Joanis DNQ Logan Chris- tian Sport Pro Am Women DNQ Tyler Adams 1. Marica Renheim 6. Logan Christian DQ Tyler Adams 9. Dave Joanis Sport Jr. Novice 10-13 4. Tyler Adams 7. Dave Joanis 9. Evan Christian

THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 111 ECS Riders Sweep the Top Step of the Podium in All Three Classes of the Triple Crown Finals at the 2014 Grand Prix Ski-Doo of Valcourt

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Valcourt, Québec, December 17, 2013 — Snowmobile ice racer Jacques Villeneuve has announced that he will compete in the 32nd running of the Grand Prix Ski-Doo of Valcourt next February 14-16, 2014. Villeneuve, who was seriously injured during the second day of competition in Valcourt last year, said he is ready to return to competition as early as January 26, Round 2 of the 2014 Circuit Pro Tour schedule. Record cold temperatures hitting most regions of Quebec of late have made it perfect to work on the ice oval rink, and the Canadian rider is ready to test his machinery and check out his physical condition.

Villeneuve is well known for not being a physical training buff. “I hate that stuff. I find it quite boring. I’d rather train in the field on a snowmobile in order to get back into physical form. This is where you find out how fit you2014 really PRO are,”LITE ACTION remarked IN VALCOURT. Villeneuve, HUNTER a three PATENAUDE-time winner of (208) the Grand Prix of Valcourt (1986, 2005 & 2006), who alsoOF said HARTLAND, that his ride VERMONT will be ready LEADS-to-go THE upon PACK his returns ON HIS to WIN competition. “Right now everyone knows how to get theTO most THE out TRIPLE the current CROWN engines, PRO LITE and WIN we AHEADare pretty OF muchJASON all even in straight line speed. What is left is the fineBORON-tuning (14) of theOF exhaustLOVERETT, pipes MASSACHUSETTS and the suspensions AND setDAVID-ups. It is a question of budget to get the most out ofTREMBLAY these components (24) OF ST-BRUNOwith a top- notchQUÉBEC. mechanic. A competitive racing budget for a whole season reaches nearly $70,000, and that is not easy money to find.” PHOTO BY SÉBASTIEN DESBORDES, COURTESY OF THE LINCOLN LEMIEUX WINNER OF THE 2014 TRIPLE CROWN PRO TheGRAND last time PRIX Villeneuve OF VALCOURT. won a Pro Champ 440 titles dates back to 2011, when he notched his third consecutive Eastern Pro Tour championship, winning six of the 10 class finals that year. Prior to his season-ending race OPEN IN VALCOURT. STARTING FROM THE POLE, LINCOLN Massachusetts. David Tremblay of St-Bruno in Lake Saint- incident in Valcourt last year, Villeneuve had won the previous event in Boonville, New York. “The young drivers LEMIEUX OF ST. JOHNSBURY, VERMONT LED THREE Jean region saved the day in this class for the SCMX with coming up have gained a lot of experience in the last couple of years, and it is becoming a lot harder for OTHER ECS RIDERS ON HIS WAY TO THE WINNER’S a third-place finish. the older drivers to keep up with them. But, I have not given up yet. In racing, it’s all in your head. This is TROPHY IN THE TRIPLE CROWN PRO OPEN FINAL. whereThe it dayis all began played on out. a very I have good to notebe mentally for the ECS prepared as Bruce in order to run at maximum speed. When I am in PHOTO BY SÉBASTIEN DESBORDES, COURTESY OF THE theGaspardi groove, IJr. am of a Cheshire,tough customer Massachusetts on the track,” won saidhis themorn veteran- rider who according to the legend, will take GRAND PRIX OF VALCOURT. parting in battlehis 28 thin Grand the TriplePrix of CrownValcourt, Sport come Class next February ahead 14.of two Valcourt, Québec, February 14, 2014 — The heavy SCMX riders, Simon-Pierre Larouche of Alma and Raphael IntactLemieux Insurance of Terrebonne. becomes Fourth-placethe new presenting went to sponsor Pier-Luc Ouel- snowfall that hit the Eastern Townships on Friday forced The Grand Prix of Valcourt is also announcing that Intact Insurance, Canada’s largest home, auto and business the organizers of the 32nd running of the Grand Prix Ski- lette of St-Anne des Plaines followed by Chris Ingles of nd insurancePennellville, company, New has York. become the presenting sponsor of the 32 running of the great winter classic. Doo of Valcourt Presented by Intact Insurance too modify “The Grand Prix is pleased to partner with the Intact Insurance Company,” said Marie-Pier Lemay, General the race schedule, but fans were treated to a heavy dose Manager of the event. “The implication of a partner that has compatible goals helps us to maintain the of snocross competition were their performances improved traditionCustom of offering fans Collector the best possible motorsport Prints event in North America. Year after year, the world’s as the intensity of the snowstorm broke down. best ice oval track racers, and the top professional snocross riders in North America come to Valcourt to With zero visibility on the ice oval track, racers feared for showcase their talent& SKI-DOO in front ofEach a very “16x20” enthusiastic print offerssell-out crowd.” Also on tap for the Grand Prix weekend is their safety as their speed can reach up to 160 kmh (100 MUSSELMAN, KARPIK the excitingWIN THEmotorcycle COVETED SOO and ATV iceinteresting racing competitions. facts and Fans can also attend the Friday night under the lights mph). So their day of work was done before the drop of the information about, drivers Brian Musselman snowmobile drag racing& Brian Musselman competition and enjoy the freestyle snocross contests on Saturday night. There are plenty Gerard Karpik rpik, Randy Karpik, Drivers: Joe Sorcan, Steve Primeau Ka Gerard Karpik Crew: roto-type powered Jim Musselman, ski-dooBob KS cooledspecial-p rotax ) and teams. Machine: 2 Laps by a new 535cc liquid first green flag. All the attention then turned to the Triple 500 KM (311 Miles Margin of Victory: Length of Race: ski-doo, Gates,r Seer, of fun and games for theathers, whole family, including slides for kids and live on-site rock bands. Sponsors: Roetin Runners, Supe Sport Five, Drospro Le Crown Series were the top riders from the American East Arai Helmets For More Last chance to take advantage of the pre-ChristmasInformation offer for heated trackside suite tickets Coast Snocross (ECS) Series faced those of the Québec- TH ANNUAL 14 INTERNATIONAL 500 SNOWMOBILE RACE FEBRUARY 6, 1982 There are only a fewSAULT STE, MARIE,days MI left to take advantage of theContact pre-Christmas offer for heated trackside suite tickets. Until

based Super Competitions Motorisées XTreme (SCMX) in erry Landon sign by Sh andon / De by Steve L edge.com 1 Photos .thewinning December 23, fans can © 201 www save $45 when they buy aThe trackside Winning Edgesuite ticket for $80 instead of the regular race weekend the final races of this mini-championship. Magazine Starting from the pole, Lincoln Lemieux of St. Johnsbury, price of $125. Following an early season high demand, there are only a few tickets left for the second floor Suite H. GeneralThe Winningadmission Edge tickets are also offered until February989-588-9213 11, 2014 at the reduced price of $45 instead of the race Vermont led three other ECS riders on his way to the win- [email protected] weekendMagazine cost along of $55. with A minimum service charge of $1 is added for each ticket ordered online. Tickets are available ner’s trophy in the Triple Crown Pro Open final. Danny Top Class Designs onlineoffers at http://www.grandprixvalcourt.com/en/billets/ custom made or by phone at 1-866-532-7553 or 1-450-532-3443. Poirier of St-Théodore d’Acton and Matt Morin of Val d’Or, collector prints from two Quebec residents who have been competing in the US The Winning Edge Magazine …/2 series for more than a decade, rounded up the top three. photo archives. Mike Pilotte of Cheshire, Massachusetts finished fourth Collector prints of ahead of Dave Asselin, a SCMX rider from La Doré, Québec. your memories make Call for In the Pro Lite Class, Hunter Patenaude of Hartland, a great addition to any family pricing Vermont kept the ECS Triple Crown winning streak alive room or shop. finishing first ahead of veteran Jason Boron of Loverett, 112 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE Michigan’s Malcolm Chartier Wins Pro Champ 440 race at Valcourt Iain Hayden Is King of the Hill in Snocrosss

Valcourt, Québec, February 15, 2014 — The weather was News Update for Immediate Release nd much kinder for the organizers of the 32 running of the Grand Prix Ski-Doo of Valcourt Presented by Intact Insurance who were able to run a full day of racing on Saturday. Two major types of Only a Few Days Left to Take Advantage of the Pre-Christmas Offer for Trackside Suite Tickets competitions are featured on Circuit Yvon Duhamel: the high- speed ice oval snowmobiles sanctioned by Circuit Pro Tour and the high flying snocross machines sanctioned by SCMX. JACQUES VILLENEUVE TO COMPETE AT THE 2014 GRAND PRIX SKI-DOO OF VALCOURT According to Jacques Villeneuve, “Valcourt is the Indianapolis NTACT NSURANCE AMED RESENTING PONSOR OF THE RAND RIX of ice oval racing.” Since its first Grand Prix in 1983, Valcourt has I I N P S G P always featured the top American and Canadian racers. Snocross Valcourt, Québec, December 17, 2013 — Snowmobile ice racer Jacques Villeneuve has announced that he will competition includes riders from the Ontario-based Canadian nd Snocross Racing Association (CSRA), the American East Coast compete in the 32 running of the Grand Prix Ski-Doo of Valcourt next February 14-16, 2014. Villeneuve, who was Series (ECS), the Québec-based Super Compétitions Motorisées seriously injured during the second day of competition in Valcourt last year, said he is ready to return to competition XTreme (SCMX), and some of the top International Series of as early as January 26, Round 2 of the 2014 Circuit Pro Tour schedule. Record cold temperatures hitting most Champions (ISOC) Ski-Doo team members. regions of Quebec of late have made it perfect to work on the ice oval rink, and the Canadian rider is ready to test Malcolm Chartier wins the Pro Champ 440 on the Ice Oval his machinery and check out his physical condition. Track In the day’s grand finale, Malcolm Chartier won the Pro ChampVilleneuve MALCOLM is CHARTIER well known AT THE for GRANDnot being PRIX a OFphysical VALCOURT. training MALCOLM buff. “I hate that stuff. I find it quite boring. I’d rather 440 race, his ninth of the season and his third in Valcourt. The trainCHARTIER in the (#33)field OFon MARINEa snowmobile CITY, MICHIGAN in order WON to getTHE back PRO CHAMP into physical form. This is where you find out how fit Marine City, Michigan rider crossed the finish line ahead of de- you440 really MAIN are,” RACE remarkedOF THE DAY, Villeneuve, HIS NINTH aOF three THE -SEASONtime winner AND ofHIS the Grand Prix of Valcourt (1986, 2005 & 2006), who fending Grand Prix of Valcourt Champion Nicholas Van Strydonk THIRD IN VALCOURT. PHOTO BY SÉBASTIEN DESBORDES, COURTESY also said that his ride will be ready-to-go upon his returns to competition. “Right now everyone knows how to get of Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Third was another Wisconsinite, Matt OF THE GRAND PRIX OF VALCOURT. Schulz of Wausau. Top Canadian was Travis MacDonald of Win- the most out the current engines, and we are pretty much all even in straight line speed. What is left is the nipeg with a fourth-place finish, while local favourite Jacquesfine ing-tuning home Lincolnof the exhaust Lemieux pipes (ECS) and of St. the Johnsbury, suspensions Vermont set- ups.and It is a question of budget to get the most out Villeneuve of St. Cuthbert, Québec finished sixth. of Colbythese Crapocomponents (CSRA) withof Breslau, a top-notch Ontario. mechanic. Fourth-place A competitive went to racing budget for a whole season reaches In the Sport Formula 500 final, Jade Ouellet of Lachute won thenearly Danny $70,000, Poirier (ECS) and that of St. is Theodorenot easy d’Acton,money tofollowed find.” by Maxime class ahead of Danick of Sorel and Eddy Anderson of Joliette. Taillefer (SCMX) of Laval, Québec. In the Pro Lite class, Brandon Steven Marquis of Cookshire, Québec won the Sport Champ TheBradbury last time (CSRA) Villeneuve of Yellowknife, won a Pro NorthChamp West 440 Territorytitles dates was back the to 2011, when he notched his third consecutive Easternwinner Proahead Tour of Jesse championship, James Bonnaduce winning six (ECS) of the of Somerville, 10 class finals that year. Prior to his season-ending race incidentNew Jersey in Valcourt and Maxime last year, Pepin Villeneuve (SCMX) had of St.won Julie, the Québec.previous event in Boonville, New York. “The young drivers coming up have gained a lot of experience in the last couple of years, and it is becoming a lot harder for the older drivers to keep up with them. But, I have not given up yet. In racing, it’s all in your head. This is where it is all played out. I have to be mentally prepared in order to run at maximum speed. When I am in the groove, I am a tough customer on the track,” said the veteran rider who according to the legend, will take part in his 28th Grand Prix of Valcourt, come next February 14.

Intact Insurance becomes the new presenting sponsor The Grand Prix of Valcourt is also announcing that Intact Insurance, Canada’s largest home, auto and business insurance company, has become the presenting sponsor of the 32nd running of the great winter motorsport classic. “The Grand Prix is pleased to partner with the Intact Insurance Company,” said Marie-Pier Lemay, General Manager of the event. “The implication of a partner that has compatible goals helps us to maintain the tradition of offering fans the best possible motorsport event in North America. Year after year, the world’s best ice oval track racers, and the top professional snocross riders in North America come to Valcourt to IAIN HAYDEN AT THE GRAND PRIX OF VALCOURT. IAIN HAYDEN showcase their talent in front of a very enthusiastic sell-out crowd.” Also on tap for the Grand Prix weekend is (#93) OF HOLLAND CENTER, ONTARIO WON HIS FIRST-EVEN RACE the exciting motorcycle and ATV ice racing competitions. Fans can also attend the Friday night under the lights IN VALCOURT, LEADING HOME LINCOLN LEMIEUX (#113) OF ST. JOHNSBURY, VERMONT AND COLBY CRAPO (#999) OF BRESLAU, snowmobile drag racing competition and enjoy the freestyle snocross contests on Saturday night. There are plenty ONTARIO. PHOTO BY SÉBASTIEN DESBORDES, COURTESY OF THE of fun and games for the whole family, including slides for kids and live on-site rock bands. GRAND PRIX OF VALCOURT Last chance to take advantage of the pre-Christmas offer for heated trackside suite tickets class and followed up with another win in Semi Pro F-500 ahead There are only a few days left to take advantage of the pre-Christmas offer for heated trackside suite tickets. Until of Jeremy VanDolder of Annan, Ontario and Marcel Savard of December 23, fans can save $45 when they buy a trackside suite ticket for $80 instead of the regular race weekend Alma, Québec. In a crazy race, Karl Daigle of Roxton Pond domi- price of $125. Following an early season high demand, there are only a few tickets left for the second floor Suite H. nated the field to score a win ahead of fellow Quebecers Samuel General admission tickets are also offered until February 11, 2014 at the reduced price of $45 instead of the race Desbiens and Maxime Sylvestre. weekend cost of $55. A minimum service charge of $1 is added for each ticket ordered online. Tickets are available Lidman and Hayden are Kings of the Hill in Snocross online at http://www.grandprixvalcourt.com/en/billets/ or by phone at 1-866-532-7553 or 1-450-532-3443. The first race final of Saturday morning, actually Friday’s post- poned final race, was won by Johan Lidman (ISOC) of Hill City, …/2 Michigan ahead of Maxime Taillefer (SCMX) of Laval, Québec, and Colby Crapo (CSRA) of Breslau, Ontario. Taillefer led the first six laps before Lidman took the lead with five laps to go. Travis Muller (ISOC) of Windom, Minnesota was fourth followed by Mike Bauer (ECS) of Westminster, Massachusetts. The final snocross races of the day saw Iain Hayden (CSRA) of Holland Center, Ontario win his first-even race in Valcourt, lead- THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 113 Malcom Chartier Wins His First Grand Prix of Valcourt Trophy Swede Petter Narsa Wins the Snocross Cup

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Valcourt, Québec, December 17, 2013 — Snowmobile ice racer Jacques Villeneuve has announced that he will compete in the 32nd running of the Grand Prix Ski-Doo of Valcourt next February 14-16, 2014. Villeneuve, who was seriously injured during the second day of competition in Valcourt last year, said he is ready to return to competition as early as January 26, Round 2 of the 2014 Circuit Pro Tour schedule. Record cold temperatures hitting most regions of Quebec of late have made it perfect to work on the ice oval rink, and the Canadian rider is ready to test his machinery and check out his physical condition.

Villeneuve is well known for not being a physical training buff. “I hate that stuff. I find it quite boring. I’d rather train in the field on a snowmobile in order to get back into physical form. This is where you find out how fit you really are,” remarked Villeneuve, a three-time winner of the Grand Prix of Valcourt (1986, 2005 & 2006), who also said that his ride will be ready-to-go upon his returns to competition. “Right now everyone knows how to get the most out the current engines, and we are pretty much all even in straight line speed. What is left is the fine-tuning of the exhaust pipes and the suspensions set-ups. It is a question of budget to get the most out of these components with a top-notch mechanic. A competitive racing budget for a whole season reaches nearly $70,000, and that is not easy money to find.”

ND PRO CHAMP PODIUM VALCOURT 2014. MALCOLM CHARTIER, CENTRE, TheSNOCROSS last time PRO Villeneuve OPEN PODIUM won a VALCOURT Pro Champ 2014 440 . THE titles 32 dates RUNNING back to 2011, when he notched his third consecutive OF MARINE CITY ETCHED HIS NAME ONTO THE FAMED GRAND PRIX EasternOF THE Pro GRAND Tour PRIX championship, SKI-DOO OF VALCOURT winning ALSO six of CROWNED the 10 class finals that year. Prior to his season-ending race OF VALCOURT TROPHY WITH A CONVINCING WIN AHEAD OF TRAVIS A NEW CHAMPION IN THE PRO OPEN SNOCROSS CLASS, WHEN MCDONALD OF WINNIPEG, AND THREE-TIME VALCOURT incidentSWEDE in PETTER Valcourt NARSA last year,FINISHED Villeneuve AHEAD OFhad ONTARIO won the CHAMPION previous event in Boonville, New York. “The young drivers CHAMPION DUSTIN WAHL OF GREENBUSH, MINNESOTA. PHOTO comingIAIN HAYDEN up have OF gainedHOLLAND a CENTERlot of experience AND FORMER in EAST the COASTlast couple of years, and it is becoming a lot harder for BY SÉBASTIEN DESBORDES, COURTESY OF THE GRAND PRIX OF theSNOCROSS older drivers SERIES to CHAMPION keep up withDANNY them. POIRIER But, OF I ST.have THEODORE not given up yet. In racing, it’s all in your head. This is VALCOURT. whereD’ACTON, it is QUÉBEC.all played PHOTO out. BYI have SÉBASTIEN to be DESBORDES,mentally prepared COURTESY in OF order to run at maximum speed. When I am in theTHE groove, GRAND I amPRIX a OF tough VALCOURT. customer on the track,” said the veteran rider who according to the legend, will take Valcourt, Québec, February 16, 2014 — Malcolm Chartier of th part in his 28 Grand Prix of Valcourt, come next February 14. Marine City, Michigan etched his name onto the famed Grand Prix Other the ice oval winners of Valcourt trophy by winning Sunday’s Pro Champ 440 final aheadIntact The Ins Semiurance Pro becomes Champ class the new was presenting a fight to the sponsor finish between of Travis McDonald of Winnipeg, Manitoba and three-time Valcourt The Grand Prix of Valcourt is also announcing that Intact Insurance, Canada’s largest home, auto and business champion Dustin Wahl of Greenbush, Minnesota. Starting from the nd pole, Chartier sped into the lead followed by Wisconsinites Matt insurance company, has become the presenting sponsor of the 32 running of the great winter motorsport classic. Schulz and defending Valcourt champion Nicholas Van Strydonk. “The Grand Prix is pleased to partner with the Intact Insurance Company,” said Marie-Pier Lemay, General Schulz quickly recovered and he was soon breathing down the Manager of the event. “The implication of a partner that has compatible goals helps us to maintain the neck of Chartier, but started to fade off and was passed by Van tradition of offering fans the best possible motorsport event in North America. Year after year, the world’s Strydonk at the halfway point of the race. On the following lap, best ice oval track racers, and the top professional snocross riders in North America come to Valcourt to Schulz was out and Van Strydonk was in hot pursuit of Chartier. Again threatened, Chartier kept control of the race ahead of the showcase their talent in front of a very enthusiastic sell-out crowd.” Also on tap for the Grand Prix weekend is Wisconsin racer and with two laps to go, Van Strydonk retired in the exciting motorcycle and ATV ice racing competitions. Fans can also attend the Friday night under the lights corner 2 of Circuit Yvon Duhamel. Fourth all through the race, snowmobile drag racing competition and enjoy the freestyle snocross contests on Saturday night. There are plenty McDonald inherited second place, finishing ahead of three-timeof fun and games for the whole family, including slides for kids and live on-site rock bands. Valcourt champion Dustin Wahl of Greenbush, Minnesota. Mike Hakey of Alstead, New Hampshire finished fourth Last chance to take advantage of the pre-Christmas offer for heated trackside suite tickets The man who said that Valcourt was the Indianapolis of ice oval There are only a few days left to take advantage of the pre-Christmas offer for heated trackside suite tickets. Until racing, had an early exit today. Without notifying the Grand Prix December 23, fans can save $45 when they buy a trackside suite ticket for $80 instead of the regular race weekend of Valcourt organizers, veteran racer Jacques Villeneuve unex-price of $125. Following an early season high demand, there are only a few tickets left for the second floor Suite H. pectedly left Circuit Yvon Duhamel Sunday morning following a disagreement with a Circuit Pro Tour series official, the sanctioningGeneral admission tickets are also offered until February 11, 2014 at the reduced price of $45 instead of the race body of the ice oval races. weekend cost of $55. A minimum service charge of $1 is added for each ticket ordered online. Tickets are available The 32nd running of the Grand Prix Ski-Doo of Valcourt Presented online at http://www.grandprixvalcourt.com/en/billets/ or by phone at 1-866-532-7553 or 1-450-532-3443. by Intact Insurance also crowned a new champion today in the Pro Open snocross class, when Swede Petter Narsa finished …/2 ahead of Ontario champion Iain Hayden of Holland Center and former East Coast Snocross Series champion Danny Poirier of St. Theodore d’Acton, Québec. Following a second lap incident, which happened behind Narsa and Hayden, both riders sped off www.studboytraction.com into the sunset, forging a lead 20 seconds faster than the pack. Caught in the melee, Poirier managed to get out of it, but the 231-853-2323 leaders were too far ahead. 114 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE MIKE HAKEY, WINNER OF THE VALCOURT 2014. MIKE HAKEY OF ALSTEAD, NEW HAMPSHIRE WON THE SEMI PRO CHAMP CLASS AND FINISHED FOURTH IN THE PRO CHAMP 440 MAIN EVENT AT THE GRAND PRIX OF VALCOURT.PHOTO BY SÉBASTIEN DESBORDES, COURTESY OF THE GRAND PRIX OF VALCOURT. two New Hampshire riders, with the win going to Mike Hakey of Alstead ahead of Michael Soucy of Hopkinton. Third place went to Luc Bernard of Le Bourdais, Québec. In the Pro Formula 500, Serge Ouellet of Lachute, Québec was the winner ahead of Jer- emy VanDolder of Annan, Ontario and Brandon Miller of Parish, New York. Other snocross winners Hunter Patenaude of Hartland, Vermont added another win this weekend after his triumph in the Triple Crown Pro Lite on Friday by winning Sunday’s Pro Lite final ahead of Andrew Lincoln of Becker, Minnesota and Maxime Pépin of Sainte-Julie, Québec. Stephanie Bell-Lemieux of New Glouster, Maine won the Pro Women class after a battle to the finish with Nykea Williams of Lyndonville, Vermont. Megan Brodeur of Coaticook, Quebec finished third. In the 16-17 Junior class, Raphael Lemieux of Ter- rebonne, Québec won ahead of Austin Brancifort of Cromwell, Connecticut and Dylan Barnet of Duford, Ontario. The 33rd edition of the Grand Prix Ski-Doo of Valcourt presented by par Intact assurance will be held February 13-15, 2015.

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - While the state of Massachusetts may not be the part of New England most folks associate with snowmobile racing, it does receive ample snowfall in places and can indeed be a hotspot for snocross competition. East Coast Snocross (ECS) made its long-awaited debut in Berkshire County last weekend, and the Ingles Performance/ Ski-doo team came away with numerous victories. Leading the hit parade was former series champion Mathieu Morin, who swept both Pro Open finals. Morin led every lap in both races in his most dominant effort to date. “Going to North Adams was very exciting because I knew I had a brand new Ingles-built sled waiting for me,” Morin said. “I started the weekend with a lot of trust in my machine, and that’s a big thing. I nailed almost every holeshot, thanks to excellent tuning by my mechanic, Sebastien Fortier. I enjoyed a perfect weekend, because everybody on the team helped out. I want to thank Robin and Mike Ingles for their support. It is a pleasure to win races for them and Ski-doo.” In Pro Lite action, Ingles-sponsored rider Leo Patenaude season for the Ingles squad. In a winter where clean sweeps are the returned to 100% health with a clean sweep of the finals. Leo’s norm, these results are both gratifying and satisfying. For team co-owner younger brother Hunter followed him across the stripe in second Robin Ingles, the effort and energy put forth has yielded a fantastic return. on Sunday, making it a 1-2 finish for the Vermont-based duo. On “Mathieu is riding as good now as I’ve ever seen him,” Ingles said. “All of Saturday, Ingles-sponsored rider Jesse James Bonaduce kept his our riders, from Matt and Danny in Pro Open, to Leo, Hunter and Jesse in title hopes alive with a solid second-place finish. Pro Lite, have all worked hard to get results this winter. They’re winning “After that injury in Fonda affected my title hopes, I’ve had a races and hitting the podium often, which is all Mike and I can ask. We feel different approach to these races,” Patenaude said. “I got good very fortunate to have such a great group of riders doing this well. It’s very holeshots and found some great lines, but that’s not the only rea- rewarding for us.” son I swept the finals. I just went out there and had as much fun Morin got off to a slow start this season but now has five wins to his as possible. It worked out pretty well for us.” credit. In fact, of the 13 ECS stand-alone finals contested this season (Val- All in all, it was one of the most successful outings of the court excluded), Mathieu and Danny have claimed 10. For more information, please go to www.inglesperformance.com. 116 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2014 Reproduction prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE BACKPress RTOele aBACKse PODIUMS FOR JOHNSTAD IN MT.For IPLEASANT,mmediate Relea sMI!e Standing Room Only

Lake Nebagamon, James Johnstad took back to back podi- Fargo will come just before race time. ums this weekend in Mt Pleasant MI! He ran well in rounds and “We are pretty confident Ross will see action in North Dakota earned front row starts in both Finals finishing 2nd on Friday as he continues to make gains daily.” said Team Owner, Scott and was just short of a repeat on Saturday. The last lap of the Judnick. final on Saturday was a pretty intense battle. James rode hard A huge thanks to our awesome fans who weathered blistering but was edged out right at the checkered to ultimately take a winds and freezing temps this weekend at the Amsoil Cham- third on Saturday. pionship Snocross National in Mt Pleasant, MI at the Soaring Ross Martin Update - Ross is anxious to get back on the Eagle Casino & Resort. It is a first class facility with a large track. His shoulder is coming along nicely but the final word on track and no shortage of snow or awesome fans. ROSS “THE BOSS” MARTIN HAS HUGE COMEBACK - WINNING PRO OPEN IN FARGO Lake NebagamonMarch 6 ,- Ross201 2“The - LBoss”ake MartinNeb ahasga hugemo ncome, - back - WINNING PRO OPEN Saturday in Fargo, ND. WHAT A WEEKEND!Sn Bothoc Rossro sMartins f aandn sJames ca Johnstadme o spentut ithen droves to enjoy the BRRP weekend on the podium. When Ross took the checkered on Saturday the longtime race announcerFarg Mikeo NSchroederation yelledal eout,d “Thege Bossof isy our seat battle... Back!”, the fire pots atop the finish line ignited followed by an awesome fireworks display to one of the largest crowds of the season. WeTh areis wstokedeek eton congratulated was a sRosspec Martintator fors dmakingream . We delivered crazy edge of your seat his return to the track “one for the books.” Ross has"it 'beens ne rehabbingver ove hisr t ishoulderll it's o injuryver "likesn ao cmadros mans r acing. Friday - With lightning fast speed with weeks and weeks of unrelenting strength training and all his hard workRos clearlys Ma paidrtin off.w o Fridayn bo tnighth h ihes rtookou na d2nds f inly theing around the track and tying up the points Pro OpenY Finalear -andEn hed Pwasoi nquotedts ba astt lsayinge. In “It t hfelte likeFin aa win”l w ith Ross's aggressive riding style he made but then went onto realize that Pro Open Final WIN on Satur- day night.c o ntact with a competitor in a corner and was black flagged for too aggressive “This is going down as one of my best wins of all-time. This one is forr allid imyng fantastic. He w sponsorsas doc whoked allow 5 s pmeo ttos dom whatidw aI y through the race which kept him from the love - Thank you!”pod isaidum a. totally pumped Martin. Despite the crazy hard work it took to rehab

THE WINNINGSat uEDGErda yMAGAZINE - After b o t h r o ©u 2014nds Reproduction Ross qu prohibitedalified 2 n d . A tYOUR the TOTALstart MOTORSPORTSof the Fina lPUBLICATIONS he got 117 pinched and came out of the first corner 9th, but true to form fought hard to make up time. He was flying around the track and was inches away from a podium finish. It was 3, 4 & 5 all flying across the finish line at once.

Looking forward the extremely good news is Ross is in top form both mentally and physically plus his Polaris is wicked fast. The bad news is we have points that we need to get back in the Year-End Championship.

"The way Ross is riding and the way the sled is performing we have all the tools to retake the points lead. The secret is in the approach now. There are four finals left in the last quarter of the season but we need to focus on one round at a time. It is all within our grasp. Ross looks fantastic out there and we are fired-up for this coming weekend, Elk River, ERX!" said a very positive Scott Judnick, Team Owner.

Mike Bauer was back on the track after almost a month off healing a broken wrist. He qualified well in rounds and took home two top ten finishes over the weekend.

James Johnstad is still 3rd in over-all points in Pro Lite. He finished 6th on Friday's Final and 11th Saturday.

Make sure to come and be a part of the action in Elk River this weekend.

Catch the action from Farmington, NY, on NBC Sports Sunday, March 11, 5pm EDT.

Races are broadcast live on www.xsan.tv or full clips on www.youtube.com/raceisoc

Our next race is in Elk River, MN at the Elk River Extreme Motorpark (ERX) March 9 - 11. See you there!

Thank You To Our Outstanding Sponsors.

DuPont, Jack Links Beef Jerky, Amsoil, Polaris, Motorfist, SSI, Fly, Fox, EVS, Factory Pipe, Stud Boy, Renton Coil Springs, Jeff Foster Trucking, C&A Pro, HMK, C-Tech, Link Ford, Camoplast, Champion, Mitsuboshi, Sportech Judnick Motorsports Phone: 218.348.6188 Scott Judnick - Team Owner 7621 S. East Lake Blvd scott@judnickmotorsports Lake Nebagamon, Wi 54849 www.judnickmotorsports.com Ross never wavered for even a minute in his commitment and passion for the sport and came back swinging! “It feels great to be racing again and I am fired-up to see my family and friends in my hometown of Lake Geneva this next weekend for the finale. Geneva is always a blast! Congrats to James Johnstad who has consistently made Pro Lite podiums week in and week out in the absence of his cohort Ross Martin. He had a repeat performance this weekend tak- ing a 2nd and 3rd in the Pro Lite Finals.

“It was an all-a-round really great weekend for Judnick Motorsports. James has stepped up to the plate in the Pro Lite Division when Ross was recovering and did not disappoint this weekend. He made the box again both Friday and Satur- day night. The kicker for the weekend was for Ross to come back so strong. The 2nd on Friday felt like a victory for us but Saturday’s Win in Pro Open had the entire team celebrating big time.” said Scott Judnick, Team Owner. THE CROWD GOES WILD... MARTIN & JOHNSTAD BOTH PODIUM IN LAKE GENEVA Lake Nebagamon - It was the Amsoil Championship Snocross Sea- son Finale in Lake Geneva, WI this weekend and it was standing room only fans going crazy to see hometown favorite Ross Martin. There could not be a better place to finish the season. It was a three day event with massive lines of fans visiting the trailer for autographs and Jack Links samples. Saturday Martin and Hibbert gave the crowd what they came for. It was an intense battle in the Pro Open Final with Martin leading for more than half the race ultimately getting on the box with a 2nd. Ross was out with a shoulder injury working like a madman to get back on the track and won the Pro Open on his return last week. That makes 3 out 5 times on the podium since his return. James Johnstad made the box both Saturday and Sunday with a 2nd and 3rd in Pro LIte. That makes 6 podiums in a row! Johnstad has competed in 13 Pro Lite races this year due to collar bone injury and has brought home a podium in 10 out 13. WOW!!! “I am extremely proud of the entire team. Ross was injured mid season and James early but we came back consistently getting on the box. “We finished the season strong with the biggest crowd I have ever seen cheering us on. I am reminded every year when we go to Geneva just how much support we have out there and the crazy energy makes me wish the season wasn’t over. It is just 256 days and we line them up again in Duluth. I can’t wait! We want to thank our amazing sponsors for all their support. We could not do it without you!” said Scott Judnick, Team Owner.

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Walker, MN – As the 2014 USXC season came to a close, Stock: Jon Arneson (Cat); Polaris Expert 85: Ryan Trout (Cat); Polaris dialed it up a notch… Or four. Saturday’s Moondance Jam FOX Expert 85 Improved: John Langaas (Cat); Ski-Doo Masters 100 turned into, as expected, a rough, technical test of rider skill 40+: Jon Arneson (Cat); Action Graphics Sport 600 Improved: and sled setup, as Polaris riders Aaron Christensen, Justin Tate, Austin Reinertson (Pol); Red Lake Outdoors Legends 50+: Jim Ryan Faust, and Spencer Kadlec went 1-2-3-4 in the Yamaha Pro Sobeck (Doo); Carver Performance Sport 85: Hunter Houle (Cat); Stock final. Woody’s Sport 600 Stock: Chase Nordstrom (Cat); C&A Pro Trail: The win for Christensen wasn’t quite enough to grab the point Garet Grzadzielewski (Cat); FLY Racing Vintage: Peter Behm title in Pro Stock, with leader Zach Herfindahl (Cat) needing only (Cat); Arctic Cat Vintage Legends 50+: Gerry Mattison (Cat); to finish, even with a broken hand. Christensen did, however, TEAM Industries Classic IFS 18-50: Tom Clement (Cat); On Snow close out a season points win in the Speedwerx Pro Open class, Magazine Women’s: Jolene Bute (Cat); Seven Clans Casinos capping a nice year for the veteran pro. “I felt good out there and Junior 10-13: Tyler Brown (Cat); Mattracks Junior 14-17: Hunter the sled worked well; I’m really happy,” Christensen said. Known Houle (Cat); Applied High Performance Products Junior Girls 14- for his incredible stamina, Christensen didn’t even look tired after 17: Kelsey Pladson (Pol). 10 of the roughest laps all year. USXC Racing is the largest cross-country snowmobile racing For the first half of the season, it looked like green was gold as organization in North America. Follow USXC on Facebook or visit Arctic Cat had a virtual strangle hold on both the Pro and Semi- www.usxcracing.com for more information, registration, news and Pro classes. As in any sport, a pivotal play can make the differ- race results. Contact USXC at 320-894-5839 or e-mail info@usx- ence and Ryan Faust’s (Pol) pro stock win at Willmar, in week cracing.com. For sponsorship information contact Noel Schanilec: three, signaled a shakeup in the pro classes. Cale Anseeuw (Doo) [email protected]. Media contact: [email protected] and Alex Hetteen (Pol) then started to battle in the semi pros, mix- ing in some color at the finish line. The point standings in semi-pros reflected that it had been musical chairs from week to week in the top spot. Walker, MN was no exception, with another Polaris rider, Dylan Stevens, captur- ing first in the Semi-Pro class. The semi-pro iron man had to be Dillan Dohrn (Doo). Dohrn earned fourth in Semi-Pro, finished the Pro Stock race, and nabbed first in Amsoil Semi-Pro Improved to wrap up the points in that class. For those keeping score, that’s three separate races for a total of 17 laps. After the pro stock race, Dohrn sat slumped over his mud-spattered Ski-Doo and had a one word response to the clichéd question “how do you feel?” “Tired,” Dohrn said. The racer who did the most to fill his trophy case this season had to be Jon Arneson. Arneson, in his mid-forties, captured the top points in Semi-Pro, Ski-Doo Masters 40+, and the new Drift Racing Super Stock classes. Season two of USXC Racing was kind of a good news, bad news scenario. The good news: 2014 was the second season in a row where all eight events on the schedule happened, which is almost unbelievable. “If someone told me we would have 16 races in two seasons, I would have said they were nuts,” USXC owner Brian Nelson joked with the crowd at the packed season awards banquet. The bad news, as Nelson pointed out, “This (Walker) is the first race all season that wasn’t below zero and there wasn’t a storm before or after the race.” The Moondance Jam 100 saw temps in the low 20s, but with the powerful March sun, the track became a muddy mess by the final race. What’s next? For hardcore snowmobile enthusiasts, the cruel- est interruption of all: summer. For USXC, it’s take a breath and Images from the Past & Presente! get back to work, at least on the behind-the-scenes planning. Much work will be required on the 2015 I-500, the epic four day Remember “The Good Old Days” of odyssey from Winnipeg, Canada to Willmar, MN. Finalizing the snowmobile racing with pictures from rest of the 2014-2015 schedule will also happen, sooner than most think. Expect an exciting third USXC season, with many Steve Landon of The Winning Edge Magazine. familiar locations and some great new additions. On fi le• are24 Hours photos of from: Eagle The River Soo • I-500,USSA, 1979 Mid to90’s present to 2001 • MIRA • Eagle & River ICE fromGrass 1979 Drags to 2011 The Winning Edge Magazine The USXC Season Point Champions Are As Follows: • Michigan GrassDon’t Drags let • Rock your Maple memories Racing, the early fade years & away. much much mor Yamaha Pro Stock: Zach Herfindahl (Cat); Speedwerx Pro Contact us to relive652 E.days Surrey gone Rd., by. Farwell, MI 48622 Open: Aaron Christensen (Pol); Semi Pro: Jon Arneson (Cat); AM- Call for special pricing 989-588-9213 SOIL Semi Pro Improved: Dillan Dohrn (Doo); Drift Racing Super on career and event photo CD’s [email protected]

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Pleasant Prairie, WI – Yamaha once again proved the skep- tics wrong, this time it occurred in Pinedale, Wyoming during the White Pine Hillclimb. Pro rookie racer Gavin Balls rocked his brand new Yamaha SR Viper M-TX to a second place fin- ish in the 700 Mod class, giving him his first pro podium of his young and promising career. More importantly, the wild romp up the hill helped further solidify Yamaha as a true contender in the Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Racing HillClimb Association (RMSHA), as well as the capabilities of the new SR Viper M-TX mountain sled. While it wasn’t the victory the team knows it’s capable of securing, it was another giant step forward for Yamaha in the western market. “They said it would be impossible,” said Yama- ha Product Manager Rob Powers, referring to Gavin’s accom- plishment.“ The new SR Viper M-TX is a very capable mountain sled; its powerful, balanced, extremely maneuverable, and rock solid reliable. Every weekend we are proving that on the race track and in the backcountry.” Gavin also just missed the podium in 600 Mod with a fourth place finish, and garnered a sixth place finish in 700 Improved. Pinedale marked just the third race for the Yamaha HillClimb Team. Chad Jorgensen, Nathan Titus and Bryan Pack join Gavin, and Troy Johnson of Lincoln County Customs manages the crew. “Every time we hit the hill we are making improvements,” said Troy. “We knew the Viper M-TX had potential from the very first race. We hit the Bear Lake HillClimb with zero testing, and we were qualifying in the top-ten.” Now that we’ve had some time to dial-in the sleds and get some seat time, you’re gonna see continued improvements from everyone on the team.” You can follow all the action throughout the season at face- book.com/YamahaSnowmobilesUSA and at youtube.com/user/ YamahaSnowmobilesUSA THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2014 Reproduction prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 121 WHAT’S Beyond the Edge Energy Release Partners with Jeremy Houle Racing

JEREMY HOULE (SPEEDWERX) AND NOEL SCHANILEC (ENERGY RELEASE) - ER BOOTH AT THE AAPEX TRADE SHOW IN LAS VEGAS. HOULE FAMILY - ER USER’S FOR OVER 20 YEARS. Energy Release Racing is proud to announce our partnership uncles built and raced snowmobiles and combined have won with Jeremy Houle Racing for the 2014 Dirt Track racing sea- over 20 World Championships. Bottom line is, the Houle family son. The Energy Release Speedwerx #54 racing team will fo- has a tradition of making things go fast and of winning, and Jer- cus on the full United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) emy has proved he is capable of carrying on that tradition. The Casey’s Cup Northern Region schedule. This includes races Houle family has been using Energy Release products in their in Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota. On top of that they will also racing applications for over 20 years. attend weekly shows at their local Nascar Home track (Cedar In addition to racing, Jeremy also appears weekly on the Lake Speedway) and a few Wissota racing events. television show Sledhead 24-7 which airs from November-April The Houle name has been synonymous with victory for three on FSN, Altitude Sports Network, CBS Sports Network and generations. Jeremy Houle’s grandfather, his father and his YouTube.

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