Snocross Removed from Winter X Games
One of the longest-running Winter X Games events — Snowmobile SnoCross racing — will no longer be a part of the Winter X program, as of this coming January’s event in Aspen, Colo., X Games officials announced Thursday. SnoCross debuted ...Read more
Published on Monday, October 3, 2011 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: competition, press release, sleds
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
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
Snow Forecast for 2011-2012
Thinking about buying a new sled? AccuWeather.com’s Henry Margusity has posted his prediction for the upcoming winter. It looks as good if not better than last year. “The basis of the forecast is on the prediction that a weak La ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: environment, opinion, press release, weather
Government Accountability Office’s E15 Report
E15, what is it? E15, sometimes called gasohol, is a fuel mixture of 15% anhydrous ethanol and 85% gasoline. When reviewing this report, please note the US EPA has already recommended that E-15 fuel NOT be used in snowmobiles. Also ...Read more
Published on Friday, July 29, 2011 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: environment, opinion, press release, sleds, tech
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
Friends of Snowmobiling Supports Recreational Freedom
The Friends of Snowmobiling Political Action Committee (FOSPAC) was initiated by the snowmobile community in response to our desire to continue the family snowmobiling tradition we have created here in the United States. Snowmobiling access is consistently under attack and ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 in General Announcements, Legislative Affairs, News & Updates
Tags: access, legislative, opinion, press release, public lands
2012 Massachusetts RTP Round is Now Open!
The 2012 Massachusetts Recreational Trails Program Grant Round is now open! Please visit the Recreational Trails Program website for grant guidelines, application materials, and paperwork guidelines: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/services-and-assistance/grants-and-technical-assistance/greenways-and-trails-program.html The 2012 Statewide Trail Education Grant Round is also open with the same ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: DCR, education, press release, safety, sam
DCR Map of Land Designations: Please Attend Meetings!
DCR Releases Draft Map In Anticipation Of Its Second Workshop Series On Landscape Designations For State Properties SAM members are encouraged to attend these very important meetings that will outline public land use and recreation, such as snowmobiling. Meeting dates ...Read more
Published on Monday, May 23, 2011 in General Announcements, Legislative Affairs, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, environment, opinion, press release, public lands
Environmental Police Alert Operators of New Rules
Massachusetts Environmental Police Alert Off-Highway Vehicle Operators of New Rules. New age restrictions, safety education and registration requirements go into effect. With the onset of spring, the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP) are reminding snow machine, all-terrain vehicle and dirt bike ...Read more
Published on Thursday, March 17, 2011 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: education, family, laws, press release, safety
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
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds
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
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds
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
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds
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
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds
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
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds
Snowmobile Safety and Enforcement Program Kick-Off
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts announces their trail safety and enforcement grants. Recognizing that the first major snowfall will allow snowmobile enthusiasts an opportunity to ride, the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts (SAM) announces the implementation of a $5,000 Trails Safety ...Read more
Published on Friday, January 14, 2011 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: laws, press release, safety, trail-riding
