EPA Considers Lowering Ethanol E-15 Production
An earlier post concerning E-15 ethanol fuel outlined that the EPA had not approved the blended gas for use in Snowmobiles. This followed concerns by the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association requesting proper scientific testing of E-15 before being introduced into ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 in Environment, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: environment, in the news, ISMA, manufacturers, National, opinion
Polaris Celebrating 60th Anniversary
60 Sleds in 60 Days – The Polaris Sled-a-Day Giveaway To kick-off the celebration of 60 years of Terrain Domination, Polaris is giving away 60 Sleds in 60 Days through “The Polaris Sled-a-Day Giveaway.” Polaris will give away 60 model ...Read more
Published on Saturday, December 28, 2013 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, 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
2014 Polaris Snowmobiles (video)
The Indy is back in force. For 2014 Polaris now adorns ten snowmobiles with the Indy name. The engines include the 800, 600 and 550 fan. Top of the line is the Indy SP 800 and Indy SP 600 with ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: manufacturers, sleds, tech
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 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Announced (video)
Ski-Doo announced new 2014 snowmobiles that feature chassis and suspension upgrades. The big news is a new four-stroke Rotax 900 Advanced Combustion Efficiency (ACE) engine that achieves 23 MPG. The inline 899cc triple is an outgrowth of the existing 600 ...Read more
Published on Sunday, February 24, 2013 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: in the news, manufacturers, 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
2014 Snowmobile Sneak Peak
The 2013 sleds have just hit the snow but the march of progress never stops. The snowmobile manufacturers are already getting ready to introduce the latest and greatest sleds and have announced the 2014 Manufactures Sneak Peak Tour. See the ...Read more
Published on Friday, January 18, 2013 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: in the news, manufacturers, sleds
Explosion at BRP Plant
The Montreal Gazette reports that an explosion and fire damaged the BRP plant in Valcourt. “Officers patrolling in the Eastern Townships town of Valcourt witnessed a ball of fire at the Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) plant early Friday (11/9/12). An ...Read more
Published on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: in the news, manufacturers
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
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
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
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
Yamaha Race Team Copes With Low Snow (video)
You aren’t the only one unhappy by the lack of snow. The Yamaha USCC Cross Country race team is training in Minnesota regardless of conditions, with their eyes on the I-500. Professional X-Country racer Ross Erdam and the rest of ...Read more
Published on Monday, January 16, 2012 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: competition, manufacturers, tech
Polaris Program Provides Jackets and Bibs for Needy
A month-long Polaris goodwill event provides jackets and bibs for the needy, rewards riders with pure polaris discounts Upgrade your snowmobile jacket and feel good doing it during the Pure Polaris “Donate for a Discount” Sales Event that runs Jan. ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: charity, manufacturers
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
Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week – Enter Drawing
The snowmobile community is excited to announce the Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week – which will be held February 11-20, 2012. This elongated week celebrates friends and family snowmobiling. This special week compliments the Take a Friend Snowmobiling campaign – ...Read more
Published on Monday, November 21, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, education, ISMA, manufacturers, safety
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
Expo Floor Plan Released
The NE PowerSport Expo is only days away! Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16 at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds, West Springfield (Directions). Doors Open Saturday at 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Look ...Read more
Published on Thursday, October 13, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, expo, manufacturers, sam, sleds, tech, travel, vintage, volunteers
Ski-Doo Unveiled 2012 MX Zx RS Racer
Ski-Doo unveiled big improvements for its 2012 MX Zx RS racing sled. The rear suspension, introduced last year as “PCX,” was a name only intended to disguise the rMotion name until the consumer version was introduced. For 2012, the rear ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: competition, manufacturers, sleds, tech
Polaris Introduces 2012 Polaris 600 IQ Racer
The just announced 2012 Polaris 600 IQ Race Sled features race-ready suspension calibration that carried Polaris racers to podium finishes in the second half of last season. The 2012 Polaris 600 IQ Race Sled also features the title-winning Liberty 600 ...Read more
Published on Sunday, September 18, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: competition, manufacturers, press release, sleds, tech
