Expo Announces Additional Exhibitors
The NE PowerSport Expo is almost here! This 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. Follow ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: expo, family, sam, sleds, travel, vintage, volunteers
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
Vintage Show at the Expo: Salute To Cat
This year will feature TWO distinct vintage displays! The Massachusetts Vintage Snowmobile Club will host two vintage displays at The NE PowerSports Expo, October 15 and 16. 1) A salute to Arctic Cat’s 50th Anniversary. This section of the show ...Read more
Published on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: sleds, vintage
Russian Enthusiast Build Homemade Sleds
Snowmobile enthusiasm in Russia is growing rapidly, with a reported 20% increase in sales in Europe and Russia combined. Snowmobiles are scarce, so the hard-core are building the machines themselves. The website Snowmobile.ru features some amazing homemade machines that show ...Read more
Published on Thursday, September 22, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: people, sleds, tech, vintage
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
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
Tags: competition, manufacturers, sleds, tech
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
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
Tags: competition, manufacturers, opinion, sleds, tech, vintage
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
Tags: competition, manufacturers, people, sleds, tech
Clean Snowmobile Challenge Features Zero Emissions
Michigan Tech News reports that Clarkson University won the overall competition in the 12th Annual Clean Snowmobile Challenge held March 7-12 at Michigan Technological University’s Keweenaw Research Center (KRC). Clarkson took top prize in the internal combustion category and third ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: competition, environment, sleds, tech
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
The Future of Snowmobiles? (Jim Tucker)
Years ago I wrote about a new rear suspension technology I believed was coming our way. The time was ripe, as we had been bumping around the trails on the same basic rear suspensions for years. Many sled companies and ...Read more
Published on Sunday, February 27, 2011 in Guest Columns, News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: opinion, sleds, tech
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
Ski-Doo Announces New Suspension For 2012 (video)
Ski-Doo announced a new rear suspension for 2012 sleds, dubbed rMotion. BRP claims the skid offers the most travel in the industry, more capability, comfort and adjustability. A totally rising-rate skidframe that fits neatly inside the tunnel. A trick new ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: opinion, sleds, tech
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
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
