This coming weekend marks the final USXC cross-country race of the season. And among the many highlights of this event in Walker, Minn., is the Mini cross-country race for 120-class racers.

These guys and gals are the future Zach Herfindahls and Jolene Butes of cross-country.

Click to read the release and see some pix from the Mini I-5 from last month's USXC I-500 weekend.

I’m feeling a lot of love for the new 2015 Arctic Cat ZR 4000 models, and I know I’m not the only one.

If I were to put the two machines in human terms, I’d say each is like a first-love: the kind of gal who you might later say goodbye to because you’re smitten with something a little more exotic.

Click to read why.

Last weekend saw another excellent performance from Team Arctic terrain racers, with 23 combined victories in National snocross and cross-country.

Click to read the press release.

I'm thankful for long days in the saddle on well-groomed trails.

I'm thankful for the 173-in. track, mountain-version that's coming in 2015.

I'm thankful that nobody can beat my fuel mileage or oil consumption.

And I'm thankful it's Friday, Feb. 28, 2014.

Want to see the new 2015 Arctic Cat snowmobiles in person?

Start by heading over to your local dealer, who likely has three on display (and perhaps for demo-ing).

You could also hit one of five shows where nearly all models will be on display.

Click for some show-and-tell.

Tucker Hibbert swept another weekend of ISOC competition, this time in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

This time his efforts won a bet that will force two of his crew to get mullet cuts.

That's not on the video, but other cool highlights are.

I'm thankful for the wind-in-the-hair freedom I feel when I drive my snowmobile.

I'm thankful for the thrill of ditch-banging.

I'm thankful the X-tra tall windshield option allows my to drive in short sleeves.

And I'm thankful it's Friday, Feb. 21, 2014.

Team Arctic kicked off the 2014 RMSHA hillclimb season with 10 class wins and four King titles.

Awesome job everyone!

Click to read the press release.

This is a well-done video highlighting some of the battles, terrain and excellence of the recent USXC I-500 cross-country race.

Definitely worth the view.

The wraps are OFF of the 2015 Arctic Cat snowmobiles.

Click for the top-10 things to know about the newest model lineup... sort of the Cliff's Notes version.

The 2014 Snowmobile Hall of Fame weekend in St. Germain, Wis., offered great people, stories, snowmobiling, history and blown corners.

Click to see some of the highlights.

Last weekend Team Arctic racers and crews delivered amazing performances. At the USXC I-500 cross-country and at the ISOC snocross national in New York.

To wit: 14 of 17 class wins at the I-500, and 10 class wins in New York.

Click to read the Team Arctic press release.

I'm thankful for that feeling I get when I look into your eyes.

I'm thankful for this excellent parking space next to the pool.

I'm thankful we're going to ride the wunder wheels off this thing.

And I'm thankful for this very special Friday Valentine's Day in 2014.

If you were at the USXC I-500, you are probably sick of the ArcticInsider.com radio ad that played on KTRF. In which case, I apologize.

But if you weren't there and you want to hear it, click the player below for 30 seconds of blatant self-promotion.

The I-500 is a race of beauty and grace. But it can also a race of agony.

Click to see three different photo sequences of the latter.

The 2014 USXC Seven Clans Casino I-500 lived up to expectations for racers and fans alike, delivering three days of fantastic racing worthy of its history and legend.

Click to read about some of the racers, the winners and their stories.

I’m thankful in two years I’ll have my 30 and won’t have to deal any longer with slednecks like these two.

I’m thankful the fine amount on this citation will wipe the shiteatin’ grin off this punk’s face.

I’m thankful I caught them when I did… anyone dumb enough to ride 2-up on one of these contraptions is bound to commit more criminal behavior.

And I’m thankful it’s Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.

Tomorrow morning, Thurs. Feb. 6, the green flag will drop on the USXC Seven Clans Casino I-500 in Thief River Falls, Minn. (CLICK HERE to listen to live coverage from KTRF radio).

This will be the 41st edition of a legendary event that first ran in 1966, and that’s captured the imaginations of men and women ever since.

Click to read more.

Check out the video download of Tucker Hibbert's 2014 Deadwood Shootout (minus the minus the first-turn pinballing...Hahaha).

This Thursday begins the famed USXC Seven Clan's Casina I-500 cross-country race in Thief River Falls.

This past weekend, members of the Plummer Snowmobile Club marked the first day's course.

Racers should expect DEEP holes, FAST ditches and SERIOUS bragging rights for entering.

Click to see some pix of the course, courtesy of Mike Baker.