Snocross Show by Race Time Radio
Race Time Radio becomes new media partner for East Coast Snocross, Presented by AMSOIL and Woody’s Traction One of Canada’s most well-known media entities is expanding south into the U.S., and northeastern snocross fans will benefit with expanded coverage. Officials at ...Read more
Published on Monday, November 25, 2013 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: competition, press release
Polaris Announces Buyback of 3.96 Million Shares From Fuji Heavy Industries
MINNEAPOLIS (November 12, 2013) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced that it has purchased all of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.’s (“FHI”) 3.96 million shares of Polaris’ common stock for a purchase price of $497.5 million, thereby reducing its ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release
Polaris ‘Winning Riders’ Program Supports Snowmobile Associations
Polaris ‘Winning Riders’ Program Supports State & Provincial Snowmobile Associations Polaris Supports Grassroots Groups with Sales-Based Contributions For the ninth consecutive year, state and provincial snowmobile organizations across North America are receiving contributions from the Polaris “Winning Riders” program, which ...Read more
Published on Friday, November 1, 2013 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release
2014 Ski-Doo MX Zx 600RS
BRP’s 2014 Ski-Doo MX Zx 600RS features major changes: the snowmobile will turn quicker, stay straighter in the bumps, and have stronger starts. These changes come with the move from the REV-XP to the REV-XS platform and refinements to many ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds, tech
Arctic Cat 2014 ZR 6000 Sno Pro RR and M 6000 Sno Pro
Arctic Cat introduces 2014 ZR 6000 Sno Pro RR and M 6000 Sno Pro 153. The new machines are inspired by Arctic Cat’s cross-country racers from the 2013 season with similar suspension tuning. Lower A-arms mount at a 30-degree angle ...Read more
Published on Sunday, September 8, 2013 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds, tech
Farmers' Almanac Predicts Cold, Snowy Winter
The heat waves of July are behind us, it’s time to talk snow. Winter forecasts this far in advance can raise eyebrows but that has never stopped the Farmers’ Almanac. Farmers’ Almanac predict a cold, snowy winter for 2014, proclaiming “The ...Read more
Published on Friday, August 30, 2013 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: press release, weather
2014 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles (video)
Huge news! For 2014 Arctic Cat introduces two new engines. As previously reported, Cat is now building and installing the 1049cc 4-stroke engine that was previously used in the Yamaha Nytro. That was part of the deal with Yamaha that ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: in the news, manufacturers, press release, sleds, tech
2014 Yamaha Snowmobiles Revealed (video)
Yamaha introduced five new snowmobiles for 2014 that will be assembled by Arctic Cats’ factory in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The chassis will in fact be the well respected Arctic Cat’s ProCross, called the SRV chassis by a Yamaha, and ...Read more
Published on Friday, February 22, 2013 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: in the news, manufacturers, press release
MassDOT Winter Safety Advisory: Lake Quinsigamond
The state has issued a Winter Safety Advisory for Lake Quinsigamond, where Worcester and Shrewsbury meet. The lake is a popular recreational spot for snowmobilers and other outdoor enthusiast. There will be open water at the construction site. The construction operations ...Read more
Published on Friday, January 11, 2013 in In The News, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: press release, safety
Snowmobile Safety Week January 13-19
The four snowmobile manufacturers are please to support and encourage participation in the upcoming International Snowmobile Safety Week January 13-19-2013. Snowmobilers have placed safe, responsible snowmobiling at the top of their list for years and have made great strides in ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 in International Snowmobile Congress, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: ISMA, press release, safety
Polaris Acquires KLIM Technical Riding Gear
Polaris Industries Inc. announced the acquisition of Teton Outfitters, LLC, a privately owned, Rigby, Idaho-based company which designs, develops and distributes KLIM Technical Riding Gear. Calendar year 2012 sales for KLIM are anticipated to approach $30 million. KLIM is an ...Read more
Published on Thursday, December 6, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: press release
The Take a Friend Snowmobiling (Ed Klim)
The Take a Friend Snowmobiling campaign is all about introducing non-snowmobilers to our winter recreation of choice. Research shows that people want to go snowmobiling but don’t know how to get started. By planning a ride, we take the guess ...Read more
Published on Monday, October 29, 2012 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: ISMA, opinion, people, press release
Polaris Program Supports Snowmobile Associations
Polaris ‘Winning Riders’ Program Supports State and Provincial Snowmobile Associations with Sales-Based Contributions For the eighth consecutive year, state and provincial snowmobile organizations across North America are receiving contributions from the Polaris “Winning Riders” program, which generates support for the ...Read more
Published on Friday, October 26, 2012 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release
Recreational Trails Program Reauthorized for Two More Years
From the Coalition For Recreational Trails: Washington, D.C. -The Recreational Trails Program (RTP), the funding program that has sustained state trail programs for two decades, has been reauthorized as part of the transportation bill approved by the U. S. Congress ...Read more
Published on Monday, July 9, 2012 in Featured, General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: in the news, press release, public lands
SAE Snowmobile Challenge 2012 – A Great Success! (Ed Klim) (video)
Clarkson University of Potsdam, NY, captured first place in the 2012 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge, which drew to a close March 10 at Michigan Technological University. Kettering University, of Flint, placed second, with the University of Wisconsin-Platteville earning third place ...Read more
Published on Thursday, March 15, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: education, environment, ISMA, manufacturers, press release, tech
ISC 2012 RTP Grant
Attention Massachusetts snowmobilers and others interested in maintaing recreational trails. Here is a rare opportunity for snowmobile leaders & volunteers to attend ISC 2012 through the RTP grant. You must be a Massachusetts Resident You must include a $50.00 check ...Read more
Published on Saturday, March 10, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, education, ISC 2012, press release, sam
New 2013 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles (video)
The big deal at Arctic Cat for 2013 is the new ProCross F RR (Race Replica) with either the H.O. 800 two-stroke or the four-stroke 1100 Turbo. The suspension calibration is tuned to the cross-country crowd, not unlike the Sno ...Read more
Published on Sunday, March 4, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds
Ski-Doo Unveils 2013 REV-XS Snowmobiles (video)
BRP released information about the 2013 line of Ski-Doo snowmobiles that feature a new REV-XS design. The new hood and windshield offer better wind protection and a fresh look. A new dual headlight and LED taillight are also part of ...Read more
Published on Monday, February 20, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds
Yamaha introduces 2013 FX Nytro XTX 1.75
Press Release: Imagine a sled that you can ride from sea level up to 10,000 feet without having to change clutching or gearing, and it’s equally at home on the wide spectrum of snow conditions you’d encounter. Imagine no longer-you ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds
Polaris Early Release of 2013 800 Pro-RMK 155
Press Release: Polaris Announces Early Release of the Best Selling Sled in the Mountains, Updated to Be Lighter, Stronger & More Flickable. Weighing in at Just 417 Pounds! – the 800 Pro-RMK 155 The very definition of Terrain Domination® in ...Read more
Published on Friday, February 10, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds
ISMA Concerned About E15 Fuel, Requests Scientific Analysis
The International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association is in support of Congressman Sensenbrenner’s bill to require proper testing of E-15 fuel before introduction into the marketplace. Below is a copy of the letter the Coalition members sent to members of the US ...Read more
Published on Thursday, February 9, 2012 in In The News, Legislative Affairs, News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: ISMA, manufacturers, opinion, press release
Bunke Racing and Polaris Win Soo I-500
MEDINA, MN (Jan. 6, 2012) – The Bunke Racing team of Gabe Bunke, Aaron Christensen and Bobby Menne IV used Polaris Terrain Domination to outrun the field and win the grueling International 500 on the famous Soo I-500 track in ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: competition, opinion, press release
Yamaha wins 7 for 7 in Mercer!
Pleasant Prairie, WI— Yamaha FX Nytro snowmobiles won a perfect seven out of seven Sport, Semi-Pro and Pro events they entered in a great day of cross-country racing in Mercer, Wis. on Saturday, Feb. 4. Proving the FX Nytro trail ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: competition, manufacturers, press release
Polaris Hires Retail Executive, Strengthens Adjacency Focus
New leadership for Parts, Garments and Accessories facilitates strong focus on Small Vehicles, enabling accelerated growth for each business. MINNEAPOLIS (February 6, 2012) — Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the hiring of Steve Eastman, former president of Target.com, ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release
Arctic Cat, Polaris and Yamaha to introduce 2013 Sleds
In a series of 22 locations across the snowbelt, Arctic Cat, Polaris and Yamaha will give snowmobilers a “Sneak Peek” at their new models for 2013. Each manufacturer will display 15-18 sleds. That’s 50+ new snowmobiles for 2013 displayed on ...Read more
Published on Sunday, January 8, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds
Chaudière-Appalaches and Québec Industry Lose a Pioneer
A press release from Quebec brings sad news of a friend to snowmobilers in the Northeast. Laurent Caouette was a familiar face at SAM’s Snowmobile Expo every October and to anyone who rode in Quebec along the Maine border. He was ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: expo, people, press release, volunteers
State Buys Forest Land for $8.8M
A 5.4-square-mile forest in Leverett and Shutesbury will be protected from development through a land conservation restriction announced today by state officials who called it the largest of its kind in Massachusetts history. The Brushy Mountain land restriction will protect ...Read more
Published on Saturday, December 24, 2011 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: access, environment, press release, public lands
LaVallee Returns from Injury to Attempt Jump (video)
A snowmobile and a motorcycle will simultaneously fly over water in the latest installment of Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. This year will bring together two incredible athletes who have found their way back to the annual New Year’s ...Read more
Published on Sunday, November 20, 2011 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: competition, people, press release
Snowmobile Safety: Ride Safe So You Can Ride Tomorrow
Snowmobiling is in full stride around the world and now is the time for snowmobilers to keep snowmobile safety a top-of-mind awareness issue. Snowmobile safety is nothing new to organized snowmobiling. Snowmobile Administrators, the manufacturers, snowmobile associations and clubs joined ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 in News & Updates, Uncategorized
Tags: education, ISMA, manufacturers, press release, safety
Polaris ‘Winning Riders’ Supports Snowmobile Associations
For the seventh consecutive year, state and provincial snowmobile organizations across North America are receiving contributions from the Polaris “Winning Riders” program, which generates support for the groups based on sales of new Polaris snowmobiles. From Newfoundland to Washington and ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sam
