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Snowmobile
Racing - It's Awesome Fun
What is it that draws so many people to snowmobile
racing? Is it the snow, the snowmobiles themselves, or perhaps
the crisp fresh air of winter? Suffice to say the draw is all
of the above mentioned. Snowmobile racing is a cross between
watching the Daytona 500, speed skating, and roller derby.
Throw in a few hairpin turns and paint the snowmobiles bright
neon colors, and you have yourself a snowmobile race. Where
are some of these snowmobile or snowcross races held?
Eagle
River, Wisconsin has had a snowmobile derby for the
past 41 years and this race and location is rich in history.
In 1944 the first snowmobile (well at least one that closely
resembles the models of today) was built. It basically consisted
of a toboggan on skis that could be driven over the snow. During
the 1960s is when the thought of using snowmobiles in the form
of a sport caught the attention of many. The idea came as a
way to boost the winter economy and boost, it did. The snowmobile
derby in Eagle River today can draw crowds upwards of 50,000
people.
West
Yellowstone in Montana has some excellent areas for experiencing
the thrill of riding your snowmobile and they also have the
Snowmobile Expo. There are also several snowmobile race competitions
to enjoy. The races bring in the cream of the crop and you
will not be disappointed watching the freestyle techniques
of the professionals! The Three Bear Lodge is a great place
to stay due to the fact that you are near the best trails and
action around. After a long day on the trails, you can come
back to the Lodge and relax. Then you will make you are way
to the Expo and races all are within a close proximity to your
accommodations.
Salem,
New Hampshire has a snowmobile-racing site also at
Rockingham Park. The racers will go over jumps that could be
as much as 30 feet high and take them a distance of more than
80 feet in the air. This is an amazing race to watch as the
skill level ranges from beginners, semi-professionals, to professionals
all racing through bumps, turns, ramps and going as much as
60 miles per hour.
There is also the International 500 that began in the 1960s
and is run entirely by volunteers. The volunteers prepare the
track; the snowmobile racers come, qualify and race at top
speeds. The spectators love it and you will, too. This great
race began with the simple comment of one man asking another
man how many miles can snowmobiles run consecutively. Thus
the International 500 Snowmobile Race came to life. Come and
visit Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
The Maritime
Snowmobile Racing Federation (MSRF) began in
1978. With each passing year the MSRF abounds with more and
more individuals wanting to join the race. They come from all
over the Northern United States and Eastern Canada. As diverse
as their racers are, the locations are spread thought cities
all across the Northern United States and Eastern Canada. To
watch these professionals in action is surely an event you
do not want to miss. You can contact your local snowmobile
outfitters and they will have a schedule of when the MSRF will
be near your city.
Island
Pond, Vermont has joined the ranks of many other states
hosting the snowmobile racing teams. The particular team that
met up in Vermont is part of the Rock Maple Northeast SnoCross
Series. If you have the opportunity to watch these professionals
in action, it is amazing to see them flying across the snow.
They reach upwards of 60 miles per hour as they try to make
the hairpin turns, fly over the bumps without hitting another
racer or wiping out themselves. It is truly exhilarating!
If you want to know all there is to know about snowmobile
racing, you may be interested in the Snowmobile Hall
of Fame and Museum in St. Germain, Wisconsin. Within this museum, you
will see the past come to life while viewing sleds, clothing,
and trophies from years gone by. They even have a theater,
which shows amazing racing videos. Each year they have a Classic
Sled Roundup when the owners proudly display their snowmobiles
from the past this is a great time to be had by all. # # # # #
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: 2008
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