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NORTH CANTON, Ohio: — Timken Belts has intro- duced a new high quality, competitively priced replace- ment line of drive belts for ATVs, UTVs and Side-by- Sides. Its new Ultimax®ATV HQ belts feature specially formulated rubber compounds and tough aramid cord to create a durable and dependable belt. Comprised of 28 part numbers, the Ultimax ATV HQ belt line fits most popular machines and comes with a one-year warranty. Timken Belts, which The Timken Company acquired in 2015 as a bolt-on addition to its mechanical power transmission products portfolio, is a major supplier of drive belts to OE manufacturers. Each Ultimax ATV HQ belt is engineered for use on specific applications to provide proper fit and reliability. Timken Belts also includes UltiMAX, Ultimax PRO and Ultimax XS snow- continues to offer the original Ultimax®ATV belt line. mobile drive belts; Ultimax ATV and Ultimax ATV HQ Used in the most demanding applications, Ultimax ATV drive belts for ATVs, UTVs and SxSs; and Ultimax MD premium performance belts carry a two-year warranty. (Multi-Duty) belts. Proudly manufactured in the USA, the Ultimax family Maintenance personnel and end users can find the correct belt by using the handy “belt finder” tool at The http://www.ultimaxbelts.com/belt-finder. About The Timken Company Winning The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken. com) manufactures and markets engineered bearings Staff Edge and mechanical power transmission products includ- Publisher/Editor/Writer: ing gear drives, belts, chain, couplings and related Steve Landon Composition/Production/Design: products. The company also offers a spectrum of Sherry Landon industrial services, including powertrain rebuild and Circulation: Sherry Landon Advertising Rep.: Steve Landon bearing repair. The leading authority on tapered roller STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS: bearings, Timken applies its deep knowledge of metal- Steve & Sherry Landon The Winning Edge is published lurgy, tribology and mechanical systems to improve Digitally 11 times a year With Bonus reliability and efficiency of machinery and equipment Issues. all around the world. The company’s growing portfolio The Winning edge magazine: Your Total Motorsports Magazine features many strong industrial brands including Tim- 652 E. Surrey Rd. , Farwell, MI 48622 ken®, Fafnir®, Philadelphia Gear®, Carlisle®, Love- Phone/FAX: 989-588-9213 E-mail: [email protected] joy®, Drives® and InterlubeTM. Known for its quality products and collaborative technical sales model, Notice: All rights reserved. Copy or use of any or Timken posted $2.9 billion in sales in 2015. With more part of this magazine without written than 15,000 employees operating from 28 countries, consent of the publisher is strictly forbidden. Timken makes the world more productive and keeps industry in motion. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 3 Bud Bennett to enter Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame in November By Steve Landon

Former snowmobile, auto and go kart racer Bud Bennett of Brighton, Mich., will be inducted into The Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame Sunday, November 6, 2016 during the 33rd An- nual Induction Ceremonies at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. During his career in snowmobile racing Bennett success- fully competed on Rupp, Brut, Mercury, and Polaris, however he is perhaps best known for running the unique Bob Bracey designed Manta Twin Track race sled with teammate Dan Kirts from 1974 -1976. Bennett will be the second person with ties to Manta snowmobiles inducted into the M.M.H.O.F. The late Bob Bracey, father of the Roamer, Raider, Manta racer Trail Manta and Trail Roamer twin track snowmobiles was inducted in 2015. On four wheels Bud Bennett was a first rate auto and go kart racer taking home several wins and titles during his impressive career. Bud’s passion for racing still lives on today with sons Craig and Kirt at their business RM Motor Sports in Wixom, Mich., where he has spent the last 25 plus years running one of the nations premier race car and restoration shops. To learn more about Bud and RM Motor Sports visit their website at http://rm- motorsports.com/ you’ll be amazed with the work they do! Joining Bud Bennett in the class of 2016 Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame Inductees will be: Oval Racer Larry Aldrich 

- Beaverton, MI; Flagman Rick Beebe - Grand Junction, MI; Oval racers Jerry Carman - Union City, MI and David Hilliker - Midland, MI; Speed Shop owner - Roy Johnson - Lansing, MI;  Oval racer Larry Knowlton - Schoolcraft, MI; Go Kart Racer - Jerry Leonard – Kalamazoo, MI; Drag Racers Arlen Vanke - Onekema, MI and John Vineyard of Almont, MI. The Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame established in April of 1982 preserves the history of all types of motor racing in the State of Michigan. The group recognizes and pays tribute to those citizens of Michigan who have given of themselves, what- ever their roles in racing may have been. To learn about the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame or to obtain tickets for this years induction dinner and ceremonies visit their website http://www.mmshof.org/

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THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 13 16-17 Leisure FULL PAGE-OCTOBER-FINAL.indd 1 7/20/16 8:42 AM Weird weather fails to keep Joe Burch & Mike Haynes from victory at Mt. Pleasant

Joey Burch and Mike Haynes braved water and slush while racing against some of the best oval track enduro snowmobile racers in the country to give Beard Motor Sports Racing of Mt. Pleasant, MI their first ever pro-enduro victory.

Story & Photos by Steve Landon pelted goggles and face shields. While racers and teams were getting wet trackside fans were enjoying indoor seating in the Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, February 19 & 20; - Some of the grandstand. finest oval track racers in the nation took to the Isabella County Sky’s cleared Saturday, temperatures soared well above Fairgrounds for the second leg of the No Bull Triple Crown of average and Friday night’s fierce wind died out. All cancelled enduro snowmobile racing. finals went off without a hitch. The pro-enduro scheduled for In what proved to be one of the most unusual days weather 500-laps was called with 251 laps into the record books when wise in the history of Michigan oval track snowmobile racing mud and water spraying from the fierce high powered machines drivers took to the ice for heat and qualifying races on Friday. made visibility difficult for the already drenched drivers. When Under sunny skies and record warm temperatures that reached the checkered flag flew it was for local favorites Mike Haynes 61 degrees drivers put their machines through their paces often of Mt. Pleasant and Joe (Joey) Burch III of Rosebush, Mich., getting soaked by water produced from melting ice as they taking the win on their #22 Beard Motorsports Racing Polaris roared around the oval. 19.588 seconds ahead of fellow Polaris speedsters Billy Travis Plans called for racing the sprints and pro-am finals on Friday and Dan Maki of Kovar Racing who were in contention right night under the lights, however, gale force winds blasted into to the end. Caro 500 lap pro-enduro winners Faust Racing of the area a few hours before the program taking down tents, Rubicon, Wisc., finished third one lap down with drivers Ryan portable lights, banners and flags. Race sleds sat in water out- Faust, Travis Faust and Spencer Kadlec also on a Polaris. side trailers on pit row and walking from point A to point B was Racing is truly in the genes of both Mike Haynes and Joe a herculean task. Racing finally did get under way, however, Burch III. Haynes is the son of longtime Mt. Pleasant speedster after a few races the rains came and the decision was made to and current race official Alan Haynes. During his career that call it a night due to concerns about driver visibility from water began in the 1970’s the elder Haynes was one of the fastest

14 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 15 divers on the enduro circuit. In 1979 he qualified third at the Traverse City T.C. 250 eventually finishing third in the 250 mile race on board a ski-doo sno-pro with co-driver and fellow Mt. Pleasant resident Jim Stovak. Haynes also set on the pole at another race in ’79 on the same ski-doo in the Upper Penin- sula. During his career on the oval he scored many top finishes driving for various teams on the enduro circuit. In 1999 and 2000 the father and son duo teamed up racing ski-doo entries to 18th and 15th place finishes in a prestigious 500 Mile oval race. A top driver from the start, Mike Haynes has put in strong performances for various teams over the years on board Arctic Cat, ski-doo and Polaris entries. His first pro-enduro win came as a co-driver to James Hicks at the 2015 Caro 150 in Caro, Mich., driving a Polaris for Team 02 Blu of Bay Port, Mich., His second win could not have come in a better place! Racing in front of hometown fans on a locally sponsored team. It was a moment he’ll never forget. Joe (Joey) Burch III is the gifted son of Joe Burch II of Rose- bush, Mich., and a talented racer who made his mark on both snowmobile racing and those around him during his seven-year career. Like Alan Haynes, Joe Burch II drove to several top 10 finishes for various teams on the circuit. In 2002 he scored his only enduro victory at the Alpena Thunder Bay T.B. 250 driving an Arctic Cat for “Top Cat Racing” of Farwell, MI with co-driver Mike Barnaby. Sadly Joe Burch II passed away in 2006 at age 44 leaving Joey to continue the families racing legacy. Getting his first pro-enduro win as well as a victory Friday in the vintage class surrounded by friends, family and area fans is a day that will stay forever frozen in his memory. You can bet his Dad was looking down from the heavens with a big smile. “I’m 25 from Rosebush, Mich. I work as a CNC Machinist, but my life basically revolves around racing. As many people know, my dad raced snowmobiles seven years up until his passing due heart failure in 2006. He raced three wheelers and four wheelers long before sleds. I grew up in a racing environment; it’s all I’ve ever known. When I was younger I rode four wheel- ers, eventually I began racing cars at Mt. Pleasant Speedway before finding my way to racing dirt bikes during the summer and snowmobiles in the winter. If it has a motor I eventually want to race it. I’ve been racing the pro-enduro snowmobile circuit for five years. My best finish in an enduro prior to my win here was in 2014 at Kinross, Mich., where I won the semi-pro endure”, Burch said. Running a 2012 Polaris IQR 600R the team got off to a rough while it was a beautiful sight, wise fans headed for the start at the No Bull Triple Crown opener in Caro, Mich., and left indoor confines of the grandstand awaiting race action.

the race early. Burch still got some valuable track time when he came on board late in the race to help lead defending Caro win- ners Team 02 Blu to an eighth place finish with Jay Mittlestaedt after team co-driver Jake Beres was injured in a spill. “In Caro I started the race, our sled was running great and we were moving forward. Before we even made it 50 laps I mis- judged how quickly Troy Dewald of Cadarette Racing was slow- ing down on his Arctic Cat coming into turn three. My left front ski got into his track and flipped the sled. The lower ball joint on the steering post broke and put us out of the race. The Mt. Pleasant weekend started out great! I qualified the best I’ve ever qualified, missing the pole by .0003 seconds. On Friday I won the vintage race on a Yamaha owned by long time friend Rick Bunker. Rick and I built it from a scrap yard sled to a race ready machine in a week. One of our crewmembers Nate Bowerman took second. Due to the weather the Pro Shootout was rescheduled to the morning before the pro-enduro. We didn’t do so well in that race but our focus was on preserving our machine for the enduro. At some point in the beginning of the pro-enduro I was on the sled and leading the race when I hit a large hole coming out of turn four that caused the track to derail. We ended up losing our position for a while. When all the leaders went in for Mike Haynes and Joey Burch were all smiles after claiming a pit stop we decided to stay out and stretch the fuel as much Beard Motorsports first ever pro-enduro victory. as possible, Team 02 Blu also decided to stay out as well, they

THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 15 had about as much fuel as we had. That move put us back into the lead. Mark Beard later came on the radio and told me I would need gas in about 10 laps, we were hoping for another caution but it didn’t seem to be coming. After running that 10 laps I saw Team 02 Blu on the side of the track where they had ran out of fuel. We were getting nervous but still hoping for a caution. We waited as long as we could before we ended up having to pit under green for fuel, skis, and driver change. I don’t know how we didn’t run out of gas. Honestly the whole race was so unusual with the weather, we really took some risks that we don’t normally take. We just stepped out of our comfort zone and fortunately it paid off. After the track derailed it was constantly in the back of my mind that it could happen again, or the track could come apart. That thought did slow down my pace a bit when I realized there was still so much racing left and conditions were only going to get messier and more difficult as it progressed. It can be a chal- lenge sometimes to pace myself when I’d like to push myself, but you always have to keep preservation of the sled and safety in mind. Riding in that slush was like nothing I’ve ever experienced before, it was an almost constant battle to keep the sled straight. Getting sprayed by the other sleds was like standing under a waterfall, there was no way to stay dry out there. The sled performed and handled surprisingly well considering the conditions. The weather was really crazy, however, the No Bull Triple Crown crew really did a good job pulling everything together for A tow sled makes a wake as it heads through a soaked pit a great race. I think it made for that much more of a show for row after a freak winter rainstorm. the fans. I feel the officials made the right choice when they called it early. By then so many teams had been forced to pull out with ruined equipment, I don’t think the rest of us were too Joey Burch got a feel for vintage racing Friday thanks to far off. The race ended under green with Mike Haynes taking long time friend Rick Bunker who loaned him his 1980 the checkered. Yamaha SS440. Little did he know he would be holding his If there was any race to win, our hometown was that race. I First Pro-Enduro checkered the next day. think our whole team felt how special that was. It was the great- est moment in my racing career so far. Mike Higgins raced with my dad, he was the reason he got into this sport if it wasn’t for him I probably wouldn’t be racing snowmobiles. To win that race (M.P.) in Mike’s No Bull racing circuit made it even more special. Dad also raced with Chad Bauer and Mike Otto with Tommie Bauer Racing, they were in the trailer next to ours cheering us on. My teammate and driv- ing partner Michael Haynes also raced with my dad. It’s just truly an amazing feeling to win my first pro enduro race here. I really believe somehow someway my dad helped us out that day and put the odds in our favor. Every time I’m on a sled it is my memorial to him, I plan to keep racing and win- ning in his honor”, Burch said. Beard Motorsports Racing is sponsored by; TTS Logistics, Beard Oil, Fiber Link, LRM Race Engines, Stud Boy, HMK, Moto Tassinari, AMS Bjerke Corp, VP Racing Fuels, and Recker Motor Sports. The bright #34 Polaris of Kovar Racing from Newberry, Mich., is always in the thick of the hunt thanks to drivers Billy Travis and Dan Maki, however they’re still waiting to take their first victory lap following a pro-enduro win. At the opener in Caro they were right in contention until mechanical issues put an end to their day, they finished 13th. Dealing with the most unusual challenging conditions in the history of enduro racing the Kovar crew kept their drivers on the track making every lap count before finishing just shy of the checkered to take an impressive second place. Taking their first ever pro-enduro victory at the Caro 500 lap pro-enduro winners Faust Racing of Rubicon, Wisc. put them- selves in a great position to take the 2016 No Bull Triple Crown Championship with their third place finish, one lap down on a Polaris. Polaris and Yamaha cross country and enduro great Corey Davidson teamed up with Eric Baussen to score a fourth place on their Polaris just one lap down. Following a strong finish at the opener in Caro where they took fourth on their Felzke Farm’s Polaris, James Heiler and Andrew Terrill overcame the bumps and the slush to take fifth

16 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 17 Splish, Splash Luke Krentz, #21 and Jay Mittelstaedt, #02 were making spray and waves in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

A vintage racer makes waves as he is towed back to his pit.

THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 17 with 249 laps under their belts to round out the top five finish- ers. MIRA Pro-Enduro Champions, 2015 Champions and No Bull Triple Crown runners-up, Team O2 Blu were set up for the long haul, however, due to the early call of the race they had to settle for 12th after running 244 laps with drivers Cardell Potter, Jay Mittelstaedt and Jake Beres. On a high note Jake Beres led the team to victory in the 50 lap Semi-Pro Enduro. Caro 500 runners-up Cadarette Collision racing of Alpena, Mich., kept hopes alive for a second straight No Bull Triple Crown title. Racing one of the few Arctic Cats on the circuit the team ran strong early on before finishing out the day in 17th with drivers Troy Dewald, Austin Leeck and Ryan Spencer at the controls. “The MP race wasn’t the most ideal conditions for ice oval enduro racing but promoter Mike Higgins did pulled off one hell of a show for what mother-nature had thrown in his lap. The Shootout went well for us by starting from the back of the pack. Troy Dewald was able to work his way close to the front, which was good because we needed a strong finish to put us in con- tention for the point’s championship. I was the third driver behind Troy and Ryan because I was questionable if I was going to race because I was healing from my accident a few weeks earlier. When I got on the sled, we were having some motor issues. When it ran, it ran awesome. In my opinion, the team nailed the set up on the sled. We just didn’t have the best of luck. As far as racing in the warm weather, I thought it was a blast. It was way different because everyone seemed to be unsure on how to dress for it. You just had to have the mindset that you’re going to get wet. For the most part visibility wasn’t too bad, un- less the water got under your shield. Honestly, I thought the No Bull crew made the right decision to call the race early. I recall that in the middle of turns 1 and 2, Kyle Roe is blasted by wind and rain after winning Friday Night under the lights. Racing was called due to concerns The Woody’s scoring trailer was hung high going into turn about visibility. one giving fans and teams a good view the leader board.

18 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 19 Vintage Racers battle it out coming out of turn four. D & L Racing, #29 with drivers Larry Young Jr. and Jake Gerow led their Polaris to a ninth place finish.

Billy Travis and Dan Maki of Kovar Racing, #34 came 03.068 short of taking their first ever No Bull Triple Crown victory. They finished out in second place.

When a front moved in late Friday afternoon bringing gale force wind everything from tents to banners were flying. there was actually a huge chunk of ice missing from the race track. As the race went on, there was so much standing water on the track it was hard to tell what was dirt and what was ice”, Austin Leeck said. While the weather and track condition for this years race were challenging for todays younger drivers overall it was really just a walk in the park. Just ask old timers like Alan Haynes, Terry Spencer, Louis Hunt, Rob Diamond and others who raced in the deep mud and water at Mt. Pleasant Speedway back in 1980 – Now that was a challenge! Thanks to hard work by the No Bull Triple Crown crew this year’s race came off relatively smooth despite the battle with Veteran Jeff Longton rides off into the night following Mother Nature. Congratulations to everyone who worked so the checkered flag presentation. While the weather was hard to make it happen. The 2016 No Bull Triple Crown is sponsored in part by No rough on drivers. The glow of the lights on the wet oval Bull Graphix, Woody’s and The White Pine Lodge of Christmas, was beautiful in its own way. Michigan. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 19 Caro winners Faust Racing, #537 with drivers Travis Faust, Future Snowmobile Racing Hall of Famer Corey Davidson Ryan Faust and Spencer Kadlec stayed right in the thick of teamed up with Eric Baussen to score a fourth place. the hunt to grab third.

Cody Bauer, #19 continues to improve with each passing R & R Racing, #20 with driver’s Josh Ware, Jon Giffel and race. Bauer and co-driver Tyler Nickels took 10th on their Rich Spranger left the competition in their wake as they Polaris for Tommie Bauer Racing. cruised to sixth place

Felzke Farms Racing, #57 backed by drivers James Heiler Former Triple Crown Winner and Enduro Racing Great Ivan and Andrew Terrill captured fifth place. It was their Hansen flies Old Glory as he rounds the oval. Gusty winds second top five finish of the season, they took fourth at broke the flag loose from its mount. Hansen was the 2016 the season opener in Caro, MI No Bull Triple Crown Pace Sled Driver. 20 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 21 Team O2 Blu Speedster Jake Beres captureD the 50 lap Semi Little Caesars Racing with veterans Larry Young and Bryan Pro endurO. Ball #125 made the most of their 2016 debut on the No Bull Triple Crown circuit scoring an eight place finish.

NO BULL TRIPLE CROWN RESULTS • MT. PLEASANT. MICHIGAN • FEBRUARY 19 & 20, 2016

Pro-Enduro 1. #22 Mike Haynes/Joe Burch- Beard Motorsports-Polaris - 251 2. #34 Billy Travis/Dan Maki-Kovar Racing-Polaris - 251 3. #537 Ryan Faust/Travis Faust/Spencer Kadlec-Polaris-Faust Racing,- 250 Laps 4. #3 Corey Davidson/Eric Baussen – Polaris - 250 5. #57 James Heiler/Andrew Terrill- Polaris Felzke Farms – 249 Laps 6. #20 Josh Ware/Jon Giffel/Rich Spranger-R & R Racing-Polaris – 250 7. #414 Greg May/James Hicks - Yovich Racing – Polaris – 248 Laps 8. #125 Larry Young/Bryan Ball – Polaris 248 Laps 9. #29 Jake Gerrow – D & L Racing - Yamaha – 248 10. #19 – Cody Bauer/Tyler Nickels - Tommie Bauer Racing Polaris – 247 laps 11. #72 Karl Schwartz/Antero Tarvudd/Grant Lynch- Polaris - Team Applebee’s – 244 Laps 12. #02 Team Blu-Jay Mittlestaedt/Jake Beres/ Cardell Potter -Polaris - 244 Laps 13. #407 Nate Woodward /Eric Zellar - Polaris -Yovich Racing – 241 Laps 14. #88 - Kyle Eckert/Isaac Wolfgang- Eckert Racing-Polaris - 240 Laps 15. #10 Kevin Vermeersch/Rod Bell - Polaris- WV Racing/Countryside Motorsports-10 Polaris - 237 Laps 16. #12 Grant Vermeesch/Cam Vemeersch-Countryside Motorsports - Polaris - 227 Laps 17. #21 Troy Dewald/Austin Leeck/Ryan Spencer-Arctic Cat-Cadarette Collision Racing – 201 laps 18. #231 Lance Efteland/Eric Rouland Langaas Racing ??? – 184 Laps 19. Kyle Roe/Lance Tremblay- R & S Racing- Arctic Cat – 177 laps 20. #11 John Bosek / Eric Churchill – WV Racing / Countryside Motorsports – Polaris - 29 21. #67 John Hoos/Kevin Flannery-Hoos Racing-Polaris - 18 Laps

Semi Pro Enduro 1. #02 Jake Beres Team 02 Blu – Polaris – 50 Laps 2. #67 Skyler Skiba - Hoos Racing – Polaris – 50 Laps 3. #10 Aaron Celestino Countryside Motorsports – 50 Laps 4. #21 Austin Leeck – Cadarette Racing – Arctic Cat – 50 laps 5. #11 Nathan Schramski- Countryside Motorsports – 49 Laps 6. #32 Chris Piche- Piche Performance – Polaris – 49 Laps 7. #49 Joe Schmidt/Dan Stewart-Schmidt Racing - 48 Laps After tumbling their machine at the opener 8. #414 Landon Rash-Yovich Racing – 47 Laps in Caro, Greg May and James Hicks of Yovich 9. #12 Jordan Ruthenburg- Countryside Racing – 43 Laps Racing returned to the oval scoring an 10. #R-2 Matt Town- Robbins Racing – Arctic Cat - 35 Laps impressive seventh place finish. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 21 Remember When It was Bud in The Mud?

Led by Rob Diamond, #65 and Dan Kirts, #45 the then clean starting field awaits the green flag to start the Budweiser Classic Enduro.

By Steve Landon petition. Located in Central Michigan 20 minutes south of Clare, Mich., Mt. Editors Note: This past winters Pleasant Speedway has been know No Bull Triple Crown Race at the Mt. for decades for high speed dirt track Pleasant Fairgrounds reminded me of auto racing, a tradition that contin- a MIRA race held thirty-six years ago a ues today. Snowmobile racing was few miles south at Mt. Pleasant Speed- something totally new to the facility way. Much above normal temperatures and the area. Through hard work and and melting ice turned the race into persistence volunteers and track of- a challenge those on hand have never ficials worked throughout the winter to A mud coated Brian Musselman, #30 sails round the forgotten. Here is a look back at Bud in build a track they felt would hold up to oval on the “Team Woody’s” Arctic Cat. the Mud. any late season thaw. Boy we’re they Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, March wrong! 1980; -- The final race of the Midwest Signs the winter of 1979/1980 International Racing Association Sea- would be less than perfect came early son – MIRA – was indeed an event on as mild temperatures invaded driver’s and fans of the era will never much of Michigan for November, forget. Held at Mt. Pleasant Speed- December and early January. In fact way a 1/3 - mile semi banked clay Christmas Day 1979 saw tempera- oval just off the U.S. 27 Expressway, tures in the 50’s followed by an eve- the Budweiser Classic 250 lap Pro- ning of thunder- showers complete Enduro would test drivers and crews with lightening. Near normal tempera- to the limit as the track went from ice tures and a light dusting of snow were to mud in a few short hours of com- all that greeted drivers at the January Ken Manning and Prentiss DeHart, #3 battle it out.

Tom St. John #6, Mike LaFave #7 and Ron Keech #58 round turn Racing was fast and exciting early on when drivers had good three while the track was still in pretty decent shape. traction. 22 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 23 season opener. Winter even- Pleasant race had no choice normal temperatures. From deteriorate, the brine used to tually came back, however, but run at the end of the the drop of the green it looked keep the dust down during snow depth remained low for season, not an ideal time for as though it was going to be summer auto racing kicked in most of the season in-fact the snowmobile racing in Central a normal day of racing, just and began to eat the ice from Sault only had nine inches on Michigan. a little wet due to melting ice the bottom up speeding the the ground February 9, 1980 Rob Diamond and Dan Kirts and snow. As the race wore melting process along. Before at the 12th annual Soo I-500. led the field to start the race on the oval began to rapidly long it was “Bud in the Mud”. Due to scheduling the Mt. under sunny skies and above

MIRA Official Bob Adamowski helps untangled mud-mired sleds.

Mud covered and soaked head to toe, winning drivers Jeff Hunt and Don Jolliffe celebrate in victory lane.

Racing got down and dirty as the day wore on.

A driver for DeHart Racing, #3 tries to get going again with the Cleaned up Hunt/Grable & Son Racing members celebrate victory help of officials. around the 1980 MIRA Pace sled. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 23 Drivers did all they could to race celebration cleaning mud find a clean line to run but out of his eyes, which were their options were limited as burning from brine mixed in the day moved on. Engines the sloppy concoction. Eye over heated in the sludge, drops in hand Hunt managed goggles became useless and to recover in time to enjoy the suspensions became packed post race banquet. with mud. Fender-benders Basil Nivers Team Highland were common as sleds of Marion, Michigan with driv- crawled and struggled in the ers Roger Britt and Tom St. slop. Instead of using tow John celebrated the end of the sleds it was not uncommon season taking home the MIRA to see officials trudging into Pro Enduro High Point Cham- the mud to untangle minor pionship and a new Yamaha mishaps and stalled ma- SS 440 pace sled. 1980 would chines. Recovery crews, fans be the first and only year Mt. and officials were often seen Pleasant Speedway would laughing and shaking their host an MIRA snowmobile heads in disbelief. race, however, racing briefly The checkered flag finally came back to the area dur- waved putting and end to ing the 1990’s at the Isabella one of the most unforget- County Fairgrounds a few table enduro races in history. miles north of the speedway, Drivers Don Jolliffe and Jeff sadly that event only lasted for Hunt celebrated their first a few years. The Budweiser MIRA Pro-Enduro victory on Classic was indeed a snow- board a Polaris RXL for Hunt mobile race that will live in the Racing sponsored by Grable memories of those that were & Sons Metal Products. Jeff fortunate to be there for years Hunt spent much of the post to come. Team Highland accepts keys to the 1980 MIRA Pace sled from Yamaha after winning the 1980 MIRA Points Championship (L-R) Roger Britt, Basil Niver, Yamaha Rep, and Tom St. John, seated.

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Wet ‘n’ Wild at Snowfest 2016

Editors Note: Copies of photos taken at events by The Faced with an El Nino weather pattern and competition from Winning Edge Magazine are for sale. Contact us for details many events, some figured attendance and entries would be [email protected] down this year. This proved not be the case as racers and fans, young and old took advantage of the spring like weather By Steve Landon to fill the grounds. Photos by Steve Landon Shoppers looking for late season deals didn’t let a little slush and water interfere with their quest for bargains, in fact several In 2015 weeks of subzero temperatures and biting cold wind vendor booths kept shoppers occupied much of the day. A proved great for building the ice oval at the Marion Fairgrounds/ nice selection of this years feature sleds –“Twin Tracks” along Veterans Memorial Park. Fortunately old Mother Nature with rare and unique single track machines had history buffs released her icy grip in time to make last year’s event a total young and old smiling from ear to ear as they reminisced about success. Fast-forward one year later when temperatures near simpler times. 50 degree’s, poor snow cover and plenty of water laying around On Friday temperatures soared into the 50’s under mostly would make the Eighth Annual Marion Snowfest feel like a sunny sky’s until early evening when Mother Nature slammed summer day at the beach. the area with near gale force winds and rain littering the track Presented by the Marion Snowmobile Club, Snowfest has with branches and debris. Despite all the chaos, the track and become one of the biggest winter events in Northern Lower grounds came through pretty much unscathed. Michigan drawing snowmobilers from across the region and Due to the weather related cancellation of a downstate vin- beyond. Packed into one exciting day the festival features a tage race, entries were better than expected, in fact over 244 snowmobile swap meet, vintage show and the ever-popular race sleds took the green flag on a wet and wild oval. Beyond vintage snowmobile races on the half-mile iced oval. the expected slush and water the ice held up surprisingly well THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 25 COUNTRYSIDE MOTORSPORTS SEE US ON THE

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Dave Swiler (right) found out being race flagman at Marion does have its benefits when he was given the This young man was clearly impressed with this ski-doo opportunity to chauffeur two lovely and long time race Elite. Imagine taking your date out in this on a moonlit volunteers Cassie (Blain) Baker and Brenda Blain prior to winter Saturday night. the start of racing.

A 1976 Yamaha SRX owned by Ken and Kevin Szlaga of Shelby Twp. Mich., gets a close inspection. Vintage shoppers check out an engine and other goodies. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 27 much to everyone’s amazement thanks in part to frequent plows to keep the surface clean and safe. Spills were few and far between. Drivers who took them walked away with nothing more than wet pants. Speeds were down from past years due the unusual conditions. Veteran Bob Lockhart of Leroy, Mich., was once again the top local winner posting victories in 1975 & Older Vintage Pro and 1980 & Older Trail Stock Fan. Other area winners were; Bailey Maximize Lockhart, Joseph Stewart - Marion, Mich., Todd Cole - Cadillac, Aaron Laughlin – Marion, Mich., Colton Rawson – Leroy, Mich., Ken VanPolen – Marion, Mich., James Gibel – Lake City, Mic., Greg Heisel – Lake City, Mich., and Ryan Blain of Lake, Mich. Performance The Grandson of former “Team Highland” enduro driver Allen McQuestion, Colton Rawson of Marion, Mich. made the most of his third career appearance on the oval. Driving an Arctic Cat Rawson won the 340 Twin Stock Free Air, took Second in 440 with Ultimax! Twin Stock Free Air and fourth in 340 Twin Improved Free Air closing out one fantastic day. In the vintage show Al Putman had a great day taking home awards for “Best Twin Track” Feature Sled - 1971 LVI Roamer and “Best Original” -1970 Wheel Horse Safari. Austin Stamper took “Best Restored Odd Ball” with his 1964 Wolverine Mini, “Best Restored” honors went to Scott Schepers 1970 ski doo Olympic 335. “Best Display” went to Jim Blain’s beautiful Po- laris display. “Best Race sled” was presented to Ron Kuripola’s 1977 Yamaha; Terry Church won “Best of Show with his 1968 Sno-Jet. Kelly Defrain captured The “Don Niver Memorial Award” with a 1972 Arctic Cat Kitty Cat. Thanks to hard working volunteers, contributing sponsors, and the best racers and winter sports fans in Michigan the Marion Snowfest was a huge success. Next up on the clubs agenda is the Marion Snowmobile Swap Meet October 8, 2016. Snowfest is set for February 18, 2017. Rupp Snowmobiles will be the featured sled. The Marion Snowmobile Club is an all-volunteer organiza- tion whose efforts and hard work make the Snowfest happen without them the event would not be possible. They are always in need of volunteers, to get involved contact Rich at 231-878- 2746, Dale at 231-510-3286 or Kelly at 231-825-0166. Performance Driven! Performance Proven! Presents..... • Each UltimaxATV belt is Graphic Artist/Designer op Sherry Landon designed for its specific class Volume 25 • No. 2 • 2010 ATV/UTV/SxS application designs • Specially formulated rubber INSIDE Records Fall WHAT’S HOT T News & At Hay Days compounds are durable Product Releases NSA and dependable CLOSES 2010 SEASON • Extensive lab and field testing 2010 Jack Hendricks

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28 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 29 ABOVE: Ryan Blain gets a bit of air as he grabs the checkered flag in 80 & Older 340 Trail Stock Liquid. LEFT: One driver narrowly avoided adding a whole bunch of trophies to his mantle when his sled suddenly came off the track and sailed into the bales near the start / finish- line. No one was injured.

Race flags poised and ready for action await the While sleds stuck to the heavy slush and speeds were completion of the drivers meeting. slower than average, overall competition was tight all day. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 29 Chris Kelly, #53 – Arctic Cat pours on the power in an attempt to lock Eric Williams, #304 – Rupp into second place coming out of turn four. His efforts paid off, Williams won 440 A storm Friday night forced crews to bring out the heavy Twin Stock equipment to clean the oval of debris. Fan. CHIPPEWA MOTORS, INC WE CAN DO IT ALL Mark Beard • Motorcycles • Snowmobiles • ATV’s Director of Sales • Aluma & Midsota Trailers and Side by Sides 800.232.1860 office M-129 at 3 Mile, 989.621.0282 cell Sault Ste. Marie, MI [email protected] (906) 632-6651 www.chippewamotors.com Felzke

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Temperatures in the 50’s kept plow crews busy moving heavy slush off the oval.

Dustin Schut #9x of Middleville, Mich., holds off the competition on his way to a third place finish in 80 & Older Bailey Lockhart, #B 83 takes the Checkered to win 120 Super 440 Trail Stock Liquid on a Yamaha. Stock.

This little guy had a firm grip on the sled he hoped to someday race and ride. The Big question, did Mom & Dad Crews scramble to make final adjustments. give in and buy it? THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 33 34 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 35 Water in hand a Hot Dog class team tries to catch the competition. The team with the most water in the cup ABOVE: Al Putman takes his Sno Cub mini down to the display after the lap would win that portion of the race. area on a sheet of ice. Snow was nearly impossible to find.

RIGHT: Veteran Bob Lockhart, #L-25 of Leroy, Mich., was once again the top local winner. Here he battles his Arctic Cat with 340 Twin Improved Free Air winner #77, Dave Wright of, Interlochen, MI on a ski-doo . Lockhart finished second in the class.

Colton Rawson, Grandson of former “Team Highland” enduro driver Allen McQuestion had a great day leading his Arctic Cat to a win and a second and fourth place Aaron Laughlin and Lafe Blain go doo-doo in HR Single finish. Stock. Laughlin would go on to take the victory. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 35 TEAM BLU Sponsors: • Baur Farms LLC - Bay Port, MI • Blue Water Spas & Pools Inc. • S & I Inc. - Pigeon, MI Drivers: • Michigan Agri-Systems, Inc. Pro: Cardell Potter Pinconning, MI Pro-am: Josh Zelinski • The Winning Edge Magazine • Fastenal Pro-am: Travis Baur Youth: Ali Steinman • Stine Seed Enduro Snowmobile Racing • B & D Heating & Cooling Enduro Snowmobile Racing 120: Tyson Steinman • USI Ski’s • Woody’s Traction Products • Polaris Racing • RCS Coil Springs • Crop Production Services • Asgrow • Dekalb • LRM • Alma Tire • Michigan Truck & Spring • Great Lakes Trading • Cass City Oil & Gas • O’Conner Trucking A Racing Tradition 2015 MIRA Pro Enduro Champs 7681 MURDOCK RD. • BAY PORT, MICHIGAN 48720 DUANE BAUR • [email protected] Like us on Facebook: team02bluracing or visit our website at www.teambluracing.com

36 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 37 Lexi Schepers, #23 slides past #14 Seth Duncan in the 8-12 year old HR Single Stock class. Lexi took third while Seth grabbed second place.

Pit Row was packed and busy as usual. Lincoln Furman leads a pack of Kitty Cat racers through turn one. Furman of Shelby, Mich. captured the checkered.

A 120 team hauls their Yamaha’s just like the pros to avoid damaging the studs and carbides.

Tech inspectors give an Arctic Cat the once over prior to sending it into action. The Marion Tech Crew is one of the best in Northern Michigan vintage racing. Corey Defraine gets a little coaching before the Kitty Cat races while #45, Lincoln Furman listens to get some extra tips. Defending Hot Dog race winners, Team Highland, Decker Racing, #7 crashed into #33 of Dewitt, the bales coming Mich., race for the out of turn four checkered with kicking up a lot of eventual winners hay, however, the Mike & Nick driver continued McPhee, of Haslett, on. This year’s wet Mich., in the 1970 slushy track held & Older HR Single machines down two man hot dog like glue. run.

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Kitty Kat 1st – #245 Lincoln Furman, Shelby, MI – Arctic Cat 2nd – #12 Easton Ness, Beaverton, MI – Arctic Cat Performance 3rd – #7 Zander Miske, Harrison, MI – Arctic Cat 120 Stock 1st – #45 Wyatt Furman, Shelby, MI – Arctic Cat Driven! 2nd – #87 Macy Lloyd – Arctic Cat 3rd – #1 Kendra Blain - Polaris 120 Improved 1st – #45 Lincoln Furman, Shelby, MI - Arctic Cat Performance 2nd – #3k Lance Prime, Saginaw, MI – Arctic Cat 3rd – #88 Mirada Hess, Beaverton, MI – Polaris 120 Super Stock Proven! 1st – #B 83 Bailey Lockhart – ski-doo 2nd – #75 Jayden Bair - Polaris 3rd – #145 Wyatt Furman – Arctic Cat Kids 8-12 HR Single Stock 1st – #66 Joseph Stewart, Marion, MI – ski-doo 2nd – #14 Seth Duncan Tustin, MI – Arctic Cat 3rd – #23 Lexi Schepers, Byron Center, MI ski-doo HR Single Stock 1st – #1 Aaron Laughlin, Marion MI – ski-doo 2nd – #8 James Gibel, Lake City, MI – Yamaha 3rd – #117 Jeff Smith, Traverse City, MI – ski-doo 340 Twin Stock Fan 1st – #11 Todd Cole, Cadillac, MI - Rupp 2nd – #4 Caleb England, Marion, MI – Arctic Cat Everything about an Ultimax belt is designed to deliver superior 3rd - #51 Chris Kelly, Traverse City, MI – Arctic Cat performance and dependability. With specially formulated 340 Twin Stock Free Air rubber compounds and extra strong aramid cord, Ultimax is 1st – #4X Colton Rawson, Leroy, MI - Arctic Cat designed for the rider who refuses to settle for second best! 2nd – #5 Terry Huttenga, Cadillac, MI – Arctic Cat 3rd - #73 Conrad Tomes, Sterling Heights, MI - Arctic Cat 440 Twin Stock Fan (Original winner D.Q) The Ultimax family includes Max, Pro and XS 1st #53 Chris Kelly, Traverse City, MI – Arctic Cat snowmobile belts, plus Ultimax MD (Multi-Duty) 2nd – #304 Eric Williams, Marion, MI - Rupp and Ultimax ATV/UTV/SxS belts. 440 Twin Stock Free Air 1st – #8 Kenny VanPolen, Marion, MI – Arctic Cat UltiMAX 2nd – #4X Colton Rawson, Leroy, MI Improved design for greater flexibility and 3rd – #711 Mitch Kintigh, Leslie, MI – Arctic Cat cooler running. Max is thicker for added 1970 & Older HR Single Two- Man (Hot Dog Run) strength and longer belt life. Designed for 1st – Mike & Nick McPhee, Haslett, MI – ski-doo machines under 500cc. One year warranty. Made in USA. 75 & Older Vintage Pro 1st – #L25 Bob Lockhart, Leroy, MI - Arctic Cat 2nd – #340 Elmer Dunderman, Byron Center, MI – Mercury Ultimax PRO 3rd – #83 David Hall, Brutus, MI - Yamaha Delivers enhanced performance and longer belt life. The hefty cross section allows 80 & Older 340 Trail Stock Fan more surface contact to the clutch for 1st – 09 Tanner Heetderks, Grand Rapids, MI - Yamaha less slippage and more acceleration. The 2nd – #777 Jeff Smith, Traverse City, MI - Mercury advanced design dissipates heat and boosts 3rd – John Wilkosz #20, Manistee, MI – Yamaha flexibility. One year warranty. Made in USA. 80 & Older 340 Trail Stock Free Air 1st – #777 Patrick Siler-Polaris Ultimax XS 2nd – #09 Tanner Heetderks, Grand Rapids, MI - Yamaha Peak power and peak efficiency for 3rd –#213 Bob Evans, Alanson, MI – ski-doo screamin’ hi-performance. Purpose-built 80 & Older 340 Trail Stock Liquid for high horsepower sleds. Specially 1st – #52 Ryan Blain, Lake, MI – Polaris formulated rubber compound found in no 2nd – #18 James Bazuin, Marion, MI - Polaris other snowmobile belt. Cooler running. 3rd – #B5 Dick Eisenga, Marion, MI – John Deere Longer life. One year warranty. Made in USA. 80 & Older 440 Trail Stock Fan 1st – #L25 Bob Lockhart, Leroy, MI - Mercury On the track or on the trail, you can depend on Ultimax. 2nd – #X Daren Alvesteffer, Pentwater, MI - Yamaha Champions choose Ultimax, the same belt available from 3rd – #320 Rich Lockhart, Leroy, MI - Yamaha your local powersports dealer. 80 & Older 440 Trail Stock Free Air 1st – #92 Neal Coriffen , Byron Center, MI – Polaris 2nd – #09 Tanner Heetderks, Grand Rapids, MI - Yamaha ultimaxbelts.com 3rd – #83 David Hall, Brutus, MI - Yamaha 80 & Older 440 Trail Stock Liquid

40 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 41 1st – #666 James Gibel, Lake City, MI - Yamaha 2nd – #73 Mike Bohn, Levering, MI – Arctic Cat 3rd – 9X Dustin Schut Middleville, MI - Yamaha 440 Twin Improved Fan 1st – #211 Todd Cole, Cadillac, MI - Rupp 2nd – #77 Scott Wenzel, Hemlock, MI - Scorpion 440 Twin Improved Free Air 1st - #41 Greg Helsel, Lake City, MI – Arctic Cat 2nd – #33 Larry Decker, Dewitt, MI – ski-doo 3rd – #3 Mike VanPolen, Marion, MI – Arctic Cat 340 Twin Improved Fan 1st – #33 Ron Kurripla, Houghton Lake, MI - Yamaha 2nd – #7 Eric Williams, Marion, MI - Rupp 3rd – #724 Don Grage, Cadillac, MI – Rupp 340 Twin Improved Free Air 1st – #77 Dave Wright, Interlochen, MI – ski-doo 2nd – L-25 Bob Lockhart, Leroy, MI – Arctic Cat 3rd – #33 Larry Decker, Dewitt, MI – ski-doo HD Single Improved 1st – #333 Ron Kurripla, Houghton Lake, MI – Yamaha 2nd – #292 Chad Siler, Nunica, MI - Yamaha 3rd – #45 Chris Kelly, Traverse City, MI – Arctic Cat HR Single Improved 1st – #4 Ron Kuripla, Houghton Lake, MI - Yamaha 2nd – #292 Rory Brower, Nunica, MI – Yamaha 58 & Over 1st – #61 Mike Allen, Sanford, MI – Arctic Cat 2nd – E6 Harvey Eisenga, Marion, MI - Kawasaki 3rd – #1 Kelly Bekken , McBain, MI 4th - #85 Jerry Eisenga, McBain, MI 5th – #7 Don Williams, Marion, MI

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120-Improved : L-R Third Place - #88 Miranda Hess – Polaris, Meyering Racing, #5M gets checked out in prerace tech. Second – #3k Lance Prime – Arctic Cat, First - #45 Lincoln Furman – Arctic Cat.

1980 & Older 440 Trail Stock Fan: Third Place - #320 Rich Lockhart - Yamaha, Second - #X Daren Alvesteffer – Yamaha, 1980 & Older 440 Trail Stock Free-Air: Third Place – #83 David First - #l25 Bob Lockhart – Mercury. Hall – Yamaha, Second - #09 Tanner Heetderks – Yamaha, First Neal Coriffen #92- Polaris.

340 Twin Improved Free-Air: Third Place - #33 Larry Decker – H.D. Single Improved: Third Place - #45 Chris Kelly - Arctic ski-doo, Second - #L25 Bob Lockhart – Arctic Cat, First - #77 Cat, Second - #292 Chad Siler – Yamaha, First- #333 Ron Dave Wright – ski-doo. Kuripla – Yamaha. 42 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 43 ’75 & Older Vintage Pro: Third Place - #83 David Hall – Yamaha, Second - #340 Elmer Dunderman – Mercury, First - #L25 Bob Lockhart – Arctic Cat.

1970 & Older HR Single Two Man (Hot Dog Run): Winners – Mike & Nick McPhee – ski-doo (Do Not know man in center).

440 Twin Improved Free-Air: Third Place - #3 Mike VanPolen – Arctic Cat, First - #41 Greg Helsel – Arctic Cat, Second - #33 Larry Decker – ski-doo. 1980 & Older 340 Trail Stock Liquid: Third Place – #B5 Dick Eisenga – John Deere, Second - #18 James Bazuin – Polaris, First - #52 Ryan Blain – Polaris .

440 Twin Improved Fan: Second Place - #77 Scott Wenzel – Scorpion, First - #211 Todd Cole - Rupp. 1980 & Older 340 Trail Stock Free-Air: Third Place - #213 Bob Evans –ski-doo, Second - #09 Tanner Heetderks – Yamaha, First - #777 Patrick Siler – Polaris.

1980 & Older 440 Trail Stock Liquid: L-R Second Place - #73 80 & Older 340 Trail Stock Fan Mike Bohn – Arctic Cat, First – #666 James Gibel – Yamaha, Third Place - #20 John Wilkosz – Yamaha, Second - #777 Jeff Third - #9X Dustin Schut – Yamaha. Smith – Mercury, First #09 Tanner Heetderks – Yamaha. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 43 340 Twin Stock Free-Air: L-R Second Place - #5 Terry Huttenga 340 Twin Stock Fan: L-R Third Place - #51 ???????? – Arctic Cat, – Arctic Cat, First - #4X Colton Rawson – Arctic Cat Second - #4 Caleb England – Arctic Cat, First - #11 Todd Cole – Rupp.

HR Single Stock: L-R Third Place - #117 Jeff Smith – ski-doo, Second - #8 James Gibel – Yamaha, First - #1 Aaron Laughlin – ski-doo. Kids 8-12 HR Single Stock: L-R Second Place - #14 Seth Duncan – Arctic Cat, Third - #23 Lexi Schepers – ski-doo, First - #66 Joseph Stewart – ski-doo.

120 Super Stock: L-R Second Place – #75 Jayden Bair – Polaris, Third - #145 Wyatt Furman -Arctic Cat, First -#B 83 – Bailey Lockhart – ski-doo. 120-Stock : L-R Third Place - #1 Kendra Blain – Polaris, Second - #87 Macy Lloyd – Arctic Cat, Frist - #45 Wyatt Furman – Arctic Cat.

Arctic Cat Kitty Cat Top Finishers: L-R; Third Place - #7 340 Twin Improved Fan: Third Place - #724 Don Grage – Rupp, Zander Miske, Second - #12 Easton Hess, First - #245 Second - #7 Eric Williams – Rupp, First - #333 Ron Kuripla – Lincoln Furman. Yamaha. 44 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 45 58 & Older: Second Place #E6 Harvey Eisenga – Kawasaki, First – #61 Mike Allen – Arctic Cat. 440 Twin Stock / Fan: Second Place - #304 Eric Williams – Rupp, First – #53 Chris Kelly – Arctic Cat

440 Twin Stock Free-Air : Winner #8 Kenny VanPolen – Arctic Cat, Third - #711 Mitch Kintigh – Arctic Cat.

ABOVE: Joseph Stewart, #66 heads for the checkered to win 8-12 year old HR Single Stock.

LEFT: Kids and adults were drawn to these mini ski-doo and Polaris with riders owned by Tom and Linda Dobbrastine.

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Sleddin’ at the Jack 2016 a Hit Just a small portion of the many sleds on display at the “Jack” 2016.

By Steve Landon turned down the thermostat and brought in overcast skies Farwell, Michigan – July 30, making for a very comfortable 2016; Temperatures in the mid day. 90’s is not exactly the kind of Presented by the avid Sno- weather normal people dream Jet collector Bernie Blain and of when they think about family of Lake, Mich., Eagle snowmobiling, but whoever Crest Homes and The Farwell said snowmobile enthusiasts, Thrift Store and Flea Market, especially lovers of vintage the event draws collectors sleds were normal? The week and snowmobile enthusiasts leading up to the Fifth Annual from across the region as well “Sleddin’ at the Jack” Vintage as Ohio, Indiana and Ontario Snowmobile Swap and Show Canada for a day of swap- was a scorcher, however the ping, visiting and checking out threat of hot weather didn’t a bunch of unique old snow- stop enthusiasts from mak- mobiles from simpler times ing the trek to Farwell. For- Over 90 common and rare tunately old Mother Nature sleds were on display. This Just a few vintage Yamaha’s on display. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 47 year’s feature make Yamaha was well represented with sleds for having the Oldest Snowmobile at this year’s show. dating from the late 1960’s to current models. Former snowmobile racer Pat Erskin of Hope, Mich., brought Yamaha was not the only make on dispay; Homelite, Bell & over some of his beautiful ski-doo F-1 twin track racers. The Howell, ski-doo, Polaris, Chaparral, Arctic Cat, Raider, Ski-Whiz sleek aerodynamic machines ruled the F-1 class in oval track and more, along with a nice “Rat Rod” lined memory lane. sprint racing from the mid 1980’s – 1995 at the World Champi- Two unique and rare sleds got a great deal of attention from onship Derby before being replaced by Champ 440 Single track collectors and visitors. Ron Knapp brought up a one of a kind machines. Today they are run in mostly exhibition races. 1972 Bell & Howell Howeller once owned by late snowmobile Karl Koch won “Best Race Sled” with his 1981 single-track historian and collector Bud Knapp. The prototype built in 1972 ski-doo sno-pro racer once driven by Snowmobile Hall of Fame featured a 399 Kohler engine. Like so many unique early de- driver Dan Kirts. signs the machine never made it to the production line. Since it began five years ago “Sleddin’ at the Jack” has Tom and Linda Dobbrastine displayed their rare unusua1 honored past racers and people in the industry. This year 1958 Sno-Bi-kin designed and built by Harold Neitzke of Grant Vermeersch of Unionville, Mich., was recognized for his Wausau, Wisc., using a bicycle frame. The unusual looking outstanding 32 career racing on the oval track enduro circuit. machines were powered by 5 H.P. Lauson, 5 H.P. Tecumseh Over the course of his career Vermeersch raced both Polaris and 8 H.P. Kohler motors. The Dobbrastine’s won the award and Yamaha entries to several wins and top 10 finishes on the

A couple of potential buyers check out a early 1970’s ski-doo complete with original manuals.

There was nice collection of Massey Ferguson Ski-Whiz snowmobiles and memorabilia at this years show.

A Yamaha collector shows off a small repair kit complete with a fresh Decisions, decisions, if we buy it will be in set of NGK spark plugs. trouble with our wives? 48 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 49 Midwest International Racing Association (MIRA) pro-enduro circuit, International Championship Enduro Racing (ICE Racing), No Bull Triple Crown Series and at the Soo I-500. In addition to a being an outstanding driver Vermeersch and his family contributed a great deal of time working behind the scenes to promote racing. In recognition of his efforts and contributions to the sport, Steve Landon presented Grant a special tribute print designed by Sherry Landon featuring photos from his career. Grant officially retired as a pro-enduro driver at the end the 2016 race season, however, he’ll will still be active behind the scenes helping his son Cam who will continue to drive the Coun- tryside Motorsports #12 Polaris on the enduro circuit this winter. Expect to see Grant back in the saddle in the future racing vintage classes at vari- ous tracks including Eagle River . “Having never been “Sleddin’ at the Jack” I didn’t know what to expect but I walked away thinking what a good show it was. There were a lot of good ole sleds and people with a lot of knowl- edge about the old equipment. The entire Countryside Racing Team had a great time looking at the old sleds and talking to some real nice people. You’d have to say them were “mint times in Farwell”. I wish I had kept a lot of the old sleds we raced over the years. Being on a limited budget, our old sleds always had to be sold so we could get the new ones. Besides, I wouldn’t have a big enough shed to store them. I did buy back our 2008 Polaris IQR that my son Cameron and I won his first ever enduro race on in 2011. One sled I wish I could find is our 1978 Yamaha SSR. It belonged to my cousins Roger & Larry Vermeersch, it was the first sled I raced professionally with my cousin Kim Ski-doo collector and top vintage racer Larry Decker of Dewitt, MI Gainforth, the father of current enduro driver Keith chats with a fellow doo lover about an old vintage race sled. Gainforth. It was an honor to be recognized at this years show. I was very humbled to hear the nice words of encouragement. We have always tried our best to give back to the sport that has given us so much enjoyment spanning over four decades. It was nice to hear something so positive after so many years of effort”, Vermeersch said. The 2016 “Sleddin’ at the Jack Vintage Snow- mobile Swap and Show featured the biggest dis- play of show sleds since 2013. A record number of swappers took part in this year’s event offering everything from full sleds to clothing. Clearly this years Jack was a hit! Plans that include more parking spaces are already in the works for 2017 when Polaris will be the Featured Make. Longtime enduro race team Felzke Farms Racing of Dewitt, Mich., along with two former Michigan Arctic Cat stars Terry Spen- cer and Jess Foster will be honored. Watch “The Winning Edge Magazine” and Facebook page for updates. The Fifth Annual Sleddin’ the Jack 2016 Vintage The best of show award went to Mike Stoinski with his 1969 Homelite Snowmobile Swap and Show was sponsored Forester. To the left is the Best Race Sled won by Carl Koch with his by; Clute’s Towing, Otto’s Retreat, MMCAA Early 1981 Ski-doo Sno-Pro once race by Hall of Fame driver Dan Kirts. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 49 Childhood Services, Tom’s Trading Post, Buccilli’s of Farwell, Big R’s Hogs & Dogs, K’s Diner, Blain’s Excavating, Members First Credit Union, The Nest Restaurant, Auto Solutions, “Sleddin’ At the Jack”, Eagle Crest Homes, The Farwell Thrift Store and Flea Mar- ket and “The Winning Edge Magazine, Graphic Design and Photo.

Countryside Racing Team members Wayne Arnold, Grant Vermeersch and Kim Gainforth take a break while checking out many of the old sleds. Vermeersch and Gainforth started their pro-enduro racing career as teammates racing a Yamaha SSR.

Ron Hornak of Chesaning, Mich., chats with Bernie Blain about his old drag sled that led him to countless wins back in 1980’s, After his retirement from the strip the sled was put into storage where it sat for 20 years before coming out for the first time at the Jack. The old girl fired right up. The unique machine is powered by 750cc Kawasaki motorcycle engine.

Grant Vermeersch brought the 1973 Starfire 295 raced by his late brother Greg. He sprint raced and ran 50 lap enduro’s with it at local tracks and in Marion, MI. Greg won the Alpena Thunder Bay 250 back in the late 70’s on a Yamaha.

Russell Boyz Racing tries to get a little more noise out their vintage Yamaha racer in the loudest sled competition. Like us on

Countryside Motorsports Racing from Michigan’s thumb helped to draw in a lot of first time visitors to the show with their impressive Facebook racing team semi trailer. https://www.facebook.com/thewinningedgemagazine 50 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 51 Tommie Bauer Racing of Farwell displayed their current Polaris along side their old Arctic Cat in memory of team owner Tommie Bauer who passed away in December 2016.

LEFT MIDDLE: A one of a kind Bell & Howell proto-type was on display and up for sale. Bell and Howell never went forward A couple examines a rare Formula I ski-doo with the project. twin track race sleds.

Pat Erskin’s race sleds had no problem attracting visitors young and old.

Polaris displays by Countryside Racing, Ryan Blain and Mike Siler got A young competitor tries to win a couple of plenty of attention. Siler won the “Best Display” award. Polaris will be tickets to a 2017No Bull Triple Crown Race. the Feature make at Sleddin’ at the Jack 2017. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 51 Yamaha was the featured make at this years show, here a couple of enthusiasts check under the hood of an early 70’s Yamaha.

Going for tickets to a future race an adult competitor launches bean bags toward the Tommie Bauer Racing target.

Fifth Annual Sleddin’ at the Jack Vintage Snowmobile Show Results

Best Display Mike Siler - Polaris Display Before there were Mini 120 sleds with IFS these little kids sleds ruled Best Trail the snow. Arctic Cat Kitty Cat, Pocket Rocket and a 1971 Chimo Mini Clark Johnson Snowmobile. Best Rat Rod Cliff Sian Oldest Snowmobile Tom & Linda Dobbrastine - 1958 Sno-bi-kin Kids choice Tony Settler For all your graphic People’s Choice Jim Pugh Farthest Traveled Chad Walton - Columbus, OH - 1985 Polaris design needs! Most Original Eddie Korbinski - 1980 Moto-Ski Sled/Sleigh Combo Craig Maybore - 1973 Sno-Jet SST & Sleigh Best of Show Mike Stoinski - 1969 Homelite Forester Best Race Sled Carl Koch 1981 Ski-doo sno-pro Kid Owned THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE Annabelle Sarkozi Loudest 989-588-9213 Dennis Slezak - Arctic Cat Puma 634 Hirth megaphones 52 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 53 Former Yamaha/Polaris Racing Great Grant Vermeersch was honored at this years show. Here he shows a special print present to him highlighting his career.

Professional enduro snowmobile racing team, Countryside Motorsports brought up their race rig and a selection of vintage and current race sleds.

THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 53 Cassie and Bernie Blain present the award for “Most Original” Bernie presents the Oldest Sled award to Tom Snowmobile to Eddie Korbinski owner of a 1980 Moto-Ski. Dobbrastine for his 1958 Sno-bi-kin.

Craig Maybore TOOK TOP HONORS WITH HIS sled/ Dennis Slezak pictured with Bernie Blain captured the Loudest Sled Sleigh combo. award with his Arctic Cat Puma 634 Hirth megaphones.

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www.formulax-1.com Alice Blain (LEFT), and Carissa Baker (RIGHT) present The trophy for Kid Owned snowmobile to Annabelle Sarkozi (MIDDLE). 54 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 55 A Newly wed on his honeymoon, Mike Bernie Blain presents Carl Koch with Stoinski’s from Alpena Takes the Best his “Best Race Sled” award for his 1981 Clark Johnson WINS best trail SLED. of show AWARD FOR HIS 69 Homelite ski-doo Sno-pro.

Mike Siler is all smiles after taking THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD WENT To Jim Tonny Settler’s husband accepted the “Best Display” with is Polaris Pugh. The trophy for Kid’s Choice. Collection.

Cliff Sian accepts his award for “Best Rat Rod” from Bernie Blain. Chad Walton from Columbus, OH Earned the farthest traveled Award. THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 55 RAIN OR NEW & OLD SLEDS! SHINE! Parts & More! Snowmobile

Swap Meet Design courtesy of Sherry Landon • Photos Steve Landon, thewinningedgemagazine.com OCTOBER 8, 2016 Presented by the Marion Snowmobile Club GATES OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Admission $5.00 plus one non-perishable food item. Includes Admission & Swap Fee

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