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THE Volume 30 • No. 6 • 2016 WINNING EDGE YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS MAGAZINE IN DIGITAL FORMAT Since 1985 SINCE 2006 Sleddin’Jack at thePays Tribute to Grant Vermeersch at 2016 Show • Marion Snowfest 2016 • No Bull Triple Crown Enduro - Mt. Pleasant, MI Inside: • Sleddin’ at The Jack • Remember When - Bud in the Mud and Much More! WE’vE GOT MORE! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/thewinningedgemagazine THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 1 Follow us on facebook and Like our page Join the Conversation! • Get informed, read, comment and share WE’VE the news you like. GOT • Check out our weekly Remember When Features and Photo Flashbacks. MORE! • Get The Winning Edge Magazine in your facebook feed. https://www.facebook.com/thewinningedgemagazine 2 YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE THE WINNING EDGE MAGAZINE © 2016 Reproduction Prohibited YOUR TOTAL MOTORSPORTS PUBLICATIONS 3 WHAT’S The Winning Edge Introducing Ultimax®ATV HQ Belts by Timken 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. 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In addition to dozens of Mid- The SNOWMOBILE USA Show & Sale events will west snowmobile resort areas, destination locations cover the Mid-West this fall to welcome in the upcom- from several Western states and Canadian Provinces ing snowmobile season with enthusiasm. These shows will be on hand to show off their trail systems and lodg- are the largest indoor events in their states with special ing facilities. prices and discounts on accessories, performance As an added attraction to the weekend festivities at parts, trailers, resorts, motels, clothing, magazines and the Milwaukee, WI show, a “snowmobile swap meet” everything else that relates to snowmobiling. Talk shop will be featured Saturday and Sunday to provide the with factory reps, see the 2017 sleds from Arctic Cat, opportunity to buy or sell used snowmobile items. For Polaris, Ski-Doo, and Yamaha. Milwaukee swap meet information please call 414-299- A variety of the 2017 ATV line up from Arctic Cat, 0330 or log onto www.waukeshasnow.org. Polaris, Ski-Doo and Yamaha will be present on the A snowmobile safety class will be offered to ages 12 showfloor. In addition to the factory representation, and up at both shows. For information regarding the supporting dealers will offer ATV aftermarket products, Milwaukee class call 262-794-3061. For Novi safety clothing and accessories. class registration log onto www.snomads.org. Vendors will offer special show prices and discounts Bring the family as the KidUSA booth will offer a free on snowmobile related items including helmets, boots, activity for children to participate in with you while shop! Show dates and hours for the SNOWMOBILE USA event at Milwaukee, WI Oct. 14-16 and for Novi, MI. Nov. 4-6, 2016. Show hours, Friday from 5:00 PM to White Pine Lodge 10:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Christmas Michigan Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is $10.00, with children 12 and under admitted free of charge. All snowmobilers are invited to come to see, shop and save! This is your SNOWMOBILE