February 1, 2010
According to the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame, no other snowmobile club has achieved the level of excellence the SnoBarons of Blaine, MN have when it comes to producing a nationally recognized major snowmobile event. Their Haydays event in September kicks off the snowmobile season, not only in Minnesota but also nationally as hundreds of vendors and tens of thousands of snowmobilers pack the show grounds. Proceeds from the event have been parceled out to scores of clubs for snowmobile projects benefiting the sport.In recognition of their achievements, the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (ISHOF), located in Eagle River, WI, is proud to name the SnoBarons as the first annual recipient of their Snowmobile Club of the Year Award.
The announcement was made official by ISHOF president, Scott Eilertson, at the SnoBarons Christmas party last month.
“ISHOF is very excited to create this new annual award and to name the SnoBarons as the first recipient. They are truly an inspiration to all clubs and the grand sport of snowmobiling,” stated Eilertson.
The official presentation will be made this fall at the Induction Ceremony held in Eagle River as they induct the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame class of 2010, the International Groomer of the Year award, sponsored by Arctic Cat and the new Snowmobile Club of the Year award.
February 1, 2010
Some subscribers of SnowTech Magazine in Norway and Sweden errantly received duplicate copies of the Jan/Feb 2010 issue with a “Last Issue” red sticker on the cover. Check the address label by your name, your expiration date can be found there. Most likely your subscription is still current – sorry for the confusion. – SnowTech
January 20, 2010
January 30 & 31, Waconia Minnesota’s historic Lakeside Ballroom will host what is known as “Waconia 2010 Ride-In” this event is hosted by Midwest Vintage Snowmobile Shows, Inc.
Last year almost 6000 people attented with over 1000 old snowmobiles participating. The event will offer a snowmobile show, swap meet, drag racing, grudge drag racing, oval and lemans racing, loud snowmobile contest, trail ride, silent auction and banquet. This year the Waconia event will be featuring John Deere snowmobiles and also offer special cross country snowmobile show classes.
Participants are coming from coast to coast. More info can be obtained at 651-649-4688 or visiting www.mwvss.com
January 8, 2010
The January/February issue of SnowTech Magazine went in the mail the week between Christmas and New Years. Should be close to all destinations in the US and Canada. This issue was 100 pages. Along with traditional content like Service and Tuning Notes, Tech Shorts, Feedback, and Dear Ralph this issue featured an in depth look at Rotax E-TEC Direct Fuel Injection – For more than a decade two-stroke engine users and enthusiasts have looked forward to the day when direct fuel injection would sweep away the emissions problems and excess fuel consumption of their favorite powerplant – the technology is finally here and here to stay. Find out exactly how it works in this 4 page in-depth article. This issue also contains an article on Structural Bonding – the Future of Snowmobile Chassis Construction. Find out how Polaris actually “Glues” the new RUSH chassis together. New model reviews on the 2010 Sno Pro 500 and the 2010 FX Nytro MTX SE are inside as well. Read about how Gates Corporation is bringing new drive belt technology to the table in 2010. Turn back the clock and check out our vintage special piece by Hal Armstrong on the Polaris Indy. We also answer all your questions about Ethanol fuel and snowmobile use. In Pure Speculation our editors give you their best guess as to what’s coming down the pipe for snowmobiling in 2011 and beyond. Don’t miss this and much more in the best issue of the year. Subscribe now and enter “Jan/Feb” in the comments field on your subscription form and we’ll mail you out a copy right away.
November 10, 2009
The December 2009 Issue of SnowTech Magazine went in the mail November 5-9th. (Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery in US, 3-4 weeks in Canada). 116 pages with Feature articles on: Dyno Tuning the 2010 Arctic Cat 800 HO, 10 Things Your Dealer Won’t Tell You , and Rox Arctic Cat CFR 8 Sno Pro. New model reviews on the 2010 Yamaha Phazer RTX, 2010 Ski-Doo Tundra, 2010 Polaris 600 IQ, 2010 Arctic Cat F6 Sno Pro. BANG for the BUCK! – Analysis of the Best New Sleds for the Least Money. All the info on the 2010 Race Sleds including the Ski-Doo MXZx 600 RS, Polaris 600 IQ Race Sled, and Arctic Cat’s Sno Pro 600, M8 HCR, and Sno Pro 500. Plus all your favorite departments like Feedback, Dear Ralph, Service and Tuning Notes, Tech Shorts, What’s New, and a Vintage Rider article on Gordon Rudolph, Re-inventing the Snowmobile. If your not currently a subscriber you can subscribe now, or you can find it on your local newsstand.
September 22, 2009
The Oct/Nov 2009 issue of SnowTech hit the mail last week (Sept 18th – Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery). 108 pages. Featuring New Model Reviews on Arctic Cat Z1 and Z1 LXR, Yamaha RS Vector LTX GT, Ski-Doo GSX, Polaris RUSH, Yamaha Phazer GT, Arctic Cat Z1 Turbo Sno Pro, Polaris IQ Shift, and Ski-Doo MX Z X. A feature article on EFI Tuning Made Easy, and a Dear Ralph Special on How To Reduce Hyfax Wear. Also includes an in-depth look at our 2009 test fleet, with full reports on the following sleds: Yamaha FX Nytro, Ski-Doo MX Z Adrenaline 600 H.O. E-TEC, Polaris Switchback 600, Arctic Cat TZ-1, Ski-Doo Renegade 600 H.O. E-TEC, Yamaha RS Venture GT, Arctic Cat F8 Sno Pro, Polaris 600 Dragon SP, and Arctic Cat Crossfire 800 Sno Pro.
The Oct/Nov issue also included Technical Previews on Frogzskin Vents from Straightline Performance, Teth-Air Cordless Tether System from Source Innovations, Street Legal Sleds, and IntellaJet from Thunder Products.
There was also a Vintage Rider Special on Skiroule. With much more including Feedback, Industry update, Tech Shorts, Service and Tuning Notes and an extensive What’s New section this is an issue you don’t want to miss – look for it today on the newsstand or subscribe!
August 31, 2009
October 16-18: Milwaukee, WI. SNOWMOBILE USA Show & Sale at the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park. Safety class presented by the Waukesha County Snowmobile Safety Instructors. Call 262-252-3496 for class registration. Show times are Friday 5-10 PM, Saturday 10-8 PM, Sunday 10-4 PM. Admission $9.00, children 12 & under FREE. Visit www.snowmobileusa.com
November 6-8: Novi, MI. SNOWMOBILE USA Show & Sale at the Rock Financial Showplace (1 mile west of the Novi Expo Center). Safety class presented by the Snomads Snofari Snowmobile Club call 248-674-3986 for registration. Show times are Friday 5-10 PM, Saturday 10-8 PM, Sunday 10-4 PM. Admission $10.00, children 12 & under FREE. Visit www.snowmobileusa.com
November 13-14: Green Bay, WI SNOWMOBILE USA Show & Sale at Shopko Hall. Show times are Friday 4-10 PM, Saturday 9-5 PM. Admission $6.00, children 12 & under FREE. Visit www.snowmobileusa.com
August 28, 2009
Here’s the latest on the 3/4 sized snowmobiles coming this fall from Premier Recreational Products of Holly, Michigan.
According to Chris Bell, President of RPC, they have been setting up dealers across the snow states who are listed on their website as they become authorized. These dealers are currently taking orders on the 2010 Premier Enforcer 200 and Enforcer 300 models, for fall delivery. Some of these dealers currently have pre-production units on display, spread out across North America. You can check the Premier dealer locator on their website for dealers that have units on display right now.
The Enforcer 200 is a low 30’s mph performer and is priced at $3670.00 and the Enforcer 300 is a low 40’s performer and is priced at $4289.00. Both machines are liquid cooled and both use radiator/fan combinations so that these machines can be ridden in low snow conditions without overheating issues.
For 2010 there will be two performance options, the Enforcer 200 and Enforcer 300. There are 3 color options: A Candy-Apple Red and Black combination, an All- Black and a very limited Pink option.
Bell tells SnowTech their sleds are fully EPA certified, which was a non-issue due to their four-stroke design. Owners should expect great reliability, quiet operation and smooth power delivery with good fuel economy as well.
One of the biggest issues Premier has been dealing with is the impression that these are “China” snowmobiles. Bell tells us his own team completes the final assembly and conducts quality control themselves at their Holly, Michigan location using “Globally Sourced Parts and Components, including U.S. domestic content”.
How heavy of a rider can they handle, and are there any optional springs? Bell tells SnowTech his staff are all 230+ pounds and they have been riding the prototypes for two seasons of testing. These machines are designed to be a modern day Enticer, Puma type machine and experience, basically a smaller and less expensive machine that is designed to be enjoyed by the whole family. They currently plan to be able to accommodate riders ranging from 75 to 230 pounds.
For more information visit the Premier website at www.PremierRPC.com or call them at (248) 417-0529. They’re located at 209 Elm Street in Holly, Michigan 48442.
August 25, 2009
The September 2009 issue mailed in early August and is currently showing up in mailboxes accross the snowbelt. Not a subscriber? You can subscribe online here, or look for it on the newsstand. Feature articles include an article covering the EPA emission regulations for 2010 – Who’s Ready? Who’s Not? Also a new Driven Clutch from TEAM. A Vintage special on Yvonn Duhammel and much more info on 2010 new models, plust numerous tests and tech tips.
August 4, 2009
RSI has aligned itself with great distributors in the snowmobile industry for the 2009-2010 seasons. For the USA RSI products will be distributed to dealers through Hi-Performance Engineering, Parts Unlimited, and Marshall Distributing. For Canada RSI products will be distributed through dealers by Kimpex and Trans Can Imports. “We are very excited and confident about our relationship with these distributors. They are the best distributors in the snowmobile industry and help to make RSI products the #1 choice of dealers.” Says Wade Durbin of RSI. Contact your local dealer to get RSI products from these leading distributors or check out the products at WWW.RSIRACING.COM.
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