Cat Introduces 2012 Arctic Cat Sno Pro 600
The all-new 2012 Arctic Cat Sno Pro 600 race sled was introduced at Hay Days. The new sled sports the new ProCross Race chassis, 600R race engine with 40mm Mikuni rack style TM carbs w/TP, Front Arctic Race Suspension (ARS) ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
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Ski-Doo's $1 Million Club Support Program
After having given more than $2,000,000 to snowmobile clubs in the past years through this program, BRP will continue its pledge to snowmobile clubs’ volunteers and their trails for the 2011-2012 snowmobile season. Every SAM Club has already been registered ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, manufacturers, press release
5 Historic Rotax Snowmobile Engines
Phil Mickelson of Snow Goer picks 5 historic Rotax snowmobile engines. Start asking questions, and you realize that each engine in that wall has its own special place in history, and in Phil’s heart. We asked him to share some ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in Guest Columns, News & Updates, Safety, Vintage
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Arctic Cat to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Arctic Cat will celebrate the brand’s 50th Anniversary as thousands of loyal Arctic Cat enthusiasts converge upon Thief River Falls, MN on July 29th and 30th. The celebration will be open to the public and all events are free. Arctic ...Read more
Published on Thursday, July 14, 2011 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: manufacturers, people, press release, sleds, travel, vintage
Sleds Roll Off Assembly Line At Polaris (video)
The summer is (finally) starting to get hot here in Minnesota and the manufacturing lines are heating up as well. Polaris Team Riders Chris Burandt, Randy Sherman, Dan Adams, and Keith Curtis were on hand to kick off the build ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
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Arctic Cat Debuts All New Chassis
Celebrating their 50th anniversary, Arctic Cat pulled the cover off an all new snowmobile chassis. The new rider-forward ProCross chassis features a triangulated upper spar assembly and a tapered two-piece tunnel that reduces weight while adding strength. A new chain ...Read more
Published on Friday, March 11, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
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Polaris Launches 2012 Models
Polaris introduces nine new models, all based on the Pro-Ride chassis. The new line-up offers several versions of the Switchback, RMK and Rush are available for snowcheck. Early season orders have choices in windshield height, warranty and much more. Details ...Read more
Published on Friday, March 4, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
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Yamaha Unveils 2012 Models
For 2012, Yamaha has added electric power steering (EPS) to the Vector line. Look for EPS on six Yamaha sleds: Apex SE, Apex X-TX, RS Vector, RS Vector L-TX, RS Venture GT and RS Venture TF. Like most automobiles, EPS ...Read more
Published on Monday, February 28, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
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Ski-Doo Introduces 2012 Sleds
BRP introduced the new 2012 Ski-Doo line at ski-doo.com today. What’s new? rMotion rear suspension: All-new rear suspension. Reduced transfer enhances sled handling even further. Its motion ratio, additional travel and separate spring and shock motion ratios mean the rMotion ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
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Polaris Releases Three 2012 Models
Polaris announced the release of three 2012 models today. 800 Switchback Pro-R, RUSH PRO-RIDE progressive-rate rear suspension, 136″ track, all-new IFS, Walker Evans needle shocks, hollow jackshaft, drilled brake rotor and lightweight silencer. 600 Switchback Adventure, RUSH PRO-RIDE progressive-rate rear ...Read more
Published on Monday, February 7, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
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Let it snow! Profits up at Polaris, Arctic Cat
The Start Tribune of Minneapolis-St Paul reports that sales are up for Arctic Cat and Polaris after several years of decline. Polaris reported a 31 percent increase in revenue. Thief River Falls-based Arctic Cat said sales for the third quarter ...Read more
Published on Sunday, January 30, 2011 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, sleds
