$2.2 Million Awarded for Pennsylvania Riding Areas
Industry Update
September 16, 2004
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Pennsylvania Conservation and Natural Resources Deputy Secretary Richard G. Sprenkle recently awarded five grants totally $2.2 million to develop and improve OHV riding opportunities for snowmobile and ATV owners. At the 6,000-acre site of the former K&J Coal Co., Sprenkle presented a $2 million grant to the Cambria County... Read more
World Championship Vintage Snowmobile Show and “Reunionâ€
Industry Update
September 16, 2004
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Now in its fourth year, the “Reunion†has expended its name to better identify itself and qualify its heritage. It is now “The World Championship Vintage Snowmobile Show and Reunionâ€, scheduled for September 17 & 18 in Eagle River Wisconsin. Nothing in snowmobiling has grown as vigorously as the... Read more
Land & Sea DYNOmite Users Forum
Industry Update
September 16, 2004
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In order to support their growing customer base, Land & Sea, makers of the DYNOmite dynamometer system, now offers free access to a Users Forum where current DYNOmite owners, Land & Sea Support Team Members, technicians, and engineers all monitor the content. This is a great way for DYNOmite... Read more
Reima Motorsports Sold To Scott Sports
Industry Update
September 16, 2004
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Scott Sports of Sun Valley, Idaho recently announced their acquisition of Reima’s motorsports division, primarily Reima’s snowmobiling and street motorcycling apparel businesses. The deal includes Reima’s motorsports team in Finland and their country managers in both Scandinavia and North America. Frank Jornlin, Reima’s business leader for the USA and... Read more
Hollow Polaris Drive Shaft
Industry Update
September 16, 2004
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While Polaris boasts about their “new†driveshaft design on their 2005 IQ chassis models (Fusion 900 & RMK 900) this hollow driveshaft was actually found on the 2004 Pro-X models, with little fanfare. This new design is two pounds lighter (that’s rotating mass) for quicker acceleration. It’s a full... Read more
Arctic Cat Builds ATV Engines In-House
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September 16, 2004
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In an effort to offer its customers more choices, excellent value and to better control their destiny as an ATV manufacturer, Arctic Cat has designed and will assemble its own ATV engine. It’s called the 650 H1, and it will debut on a new Arctic Cat 650 H1 4×4... Read more
Polaris Breaks Ground On New R&D Facility
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September 16, 2004
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Polaris CEO and president Tom Tiller recently broke ground at the site of the company’s future research and development center near Wyoming, Minn. Construction on the 100,000-square-foot facility has already started and is expected to be complete in Fall 2005. This new facility will serve as a hub for... Read more
U.S. House Defeats Amendment Banning Snowmobiles
Industry Update
September 16, 2004
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The U.S. House of Representatives recently voted to defeat an amendment (proposed by Rep. Rush Holt of New Jersey) to the Interior Appropriations bill that would have banned snowmobile use in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. The vote was 198 YES to 224 NO, far closer than it... Read more
Yamaha Motorsports Group President Jim Gentz Retires
Industry Update
September 16, 2004
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After 37 years with Yamaha Motor Corporation, Jim Gentz, President of Yamaha Motorsports Group recently announced his retirement, effective July 1, 2004. As Motorsports Group President, Gentz has overseen nearly a decade of sales increases and steady market share growth in Yamaha motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, generator and accessories business.... Read more
Polaris Thrill Team Revival
Industry Update
September 1, 2004
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The highlight of the weekend was the Saturday afternoon revival of the Polaris Thrill Team. In the late-1960s the original Thrill Team performed breathtaking stunts and precision riding at snowmobile races and winter festivals. During the 50th Anniversary Celebration, three riders performed the most famous stunt of all –... Read more