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The Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau is gearing up for the annual Michigan Snowmobile Festival on Feb. 2-3. The annual event includes “Michigan’s Richest Snowmobile Fun Run" in which ...
Snowmobiling as a sport and snowmobile racing reached a peak in the mid to late 1970s and the big race in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan was the place to be for those in the sport. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s sales of the four main manufacturers (Ski-Doo, Yamaha, Polaris, Arctic-Cat) continued, with most reaching their all time sales high ...
Snowmobile watercross consists of crossing water while riding a snowmobile, which is possible because snowmobiles have wide tracks for traction and flotation in the snow. If one hits the water at an adequate speed (5 mph per 150 lb or 12 km/h per 100 kg of weight) and keeps the sled's throttle open, the track keeps the snowmobile on the surface ...
Many snowmobiles were unable to climb a small hill. The first winner was an eighth grade student named Stan Hayes, who won the marquee race in a 9 horsepower sled. [4] The Alward's held the race at their inn in 1965 before passing it on to the Eagle River Lions Club. The Lions Club trademarked the term "World Championship Snowmobile Derby". [4]
There will be optimal winter conditions for the Devils and Round Lake Men’s Club Tip-Up Festival, taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 4-6.
On June 11, "A day at the Races", host Maria Sansone offers a behind the scenes look at horse racing. April 2 Two events return to WWOS after long hiatuses: from Planica, Slovenia the World Ski Flying Championships and from Silver Springs, Florida, the World High Diving Championships. April 9, May 21, June 11 and August 20
Snocross (also snowcross) is a racing sport involving racing specialized high performance snowmobiles on natural or artificially-made tracks consisting of tight turns, banked corners, steep jumps and obstacles. Riders race at speed of up to 60 miles per hour (96 kilometres per hour). [1]
All Cup events consisted of one or two stages, including 1 or 2 races. [6] Cup stages were held in Sweden (2014-2015, 2017, 2019), Finland (2016, 2018, 2021), and Norway (2016, 2023). In 2024, the Cup was elevated to Championship status. The inaugural FIM Women's Snowcross World Championship comprised four races held in Finland and Norway.