Just got a note from the Speedwerx crew: they've been working on supercharger system for the 800 H.O. in the Crossfire and M chassis!

Click to read a few details.

This photo tells the story of why Todd Palin and Eric Quam came in second place in the 2011 Alaskan Iron Dog race.

Click to read the Team Arctic press release detailing seven hillclimb wins and the Iron Dog story.

I recently spent a day at the Fox Shox Midwest Service Center in Brainerd, Minn., getting an EVOL Uprgade for my F8's Float shocks, and checking out exactly what goes on there.

Click to check it out.

HERE'S a nice, short interview with Factory Team Arctic snocrosser, Kyle Pallin.

It was done by Gary Walton for the ISOC Website.

This is a screen-capture from the newest Arctic Cat teaser video for their 2012 snowmobile line.

I see a one-piece spindle w/ball joints, and wide spacing between the A-arms, just like on the Sno Pro 500/600. But definitely a more sculpted spindle.

I couldn't see the dingle-arm but I think I see the turbo encabulator.

Team Arctic has been winning the lion's share of the USCC cross-country races this season.

The double-header in Red Lake was no different.

Click to read the Team Arctic press release.

Ski-Doo released a new video about their 2012 rear suspension (interesting, but terrible voice "talent").

Polaris released a vid about their three new-for-'12 sleds (lots of sizzle, not much steak).

After taking a beating on this site for NOT releasing more info on their 2012 machines, I needed to post this video detailing some important technology for their 50th Anniversary Arctic Cat snowmobiles.

Tucker's sled is sailinig towards Finland for the upcoming FIM World Championships. And after three more ISOC Nationals, Tucker himself will close the season in Finland.

Click to read the official Tucker Hibbert press release.

Yes, weather is local. And painful winter thaws can be followed by monstrous blizzards.

Click HERE for more detailed snow pack info from NOHRSC.

After last week's gut-wrenching thaw that left snowmobilers in a puddle of angst, Mother Nature rebounded with a 14-in. snowfall where I live in South-Central Minnesota.

This storm was brought to you by...

Arctic Cat released THIS "teaser" video about their 2012 model line.

(You gotta click on the link because it's not hosted on YouTube).

And is it just me, or are they taking a pot-shot at this site and the people who have captured some pix?

It's that time of the month. I've got a mess of random pix that I think are interesting, many of which have a certain "dated" quality to them.

Click to see them.

Arctic Cat created this news release tribute to Edgar Hetteen.

Click to read it.

Team Arctic enjoyed another big-win weekend in USCC and ISOC.

Click to read the official press release.

Edgar Hetteen, co-founder of Polaris and founder of Arctic Cat, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 12. He was 90 years old.

Words can barely contain impact that Edgar made on the sport of snowmobiling.

He is gone, but he will never be forgotten.

UPDATED with funeral information.

I made a quick trip to Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls last week.

Click to see some pix, including a 2012 Arctic Cat!

Check out this sweet custom "extra-skinny" Arctic Cat Firecat, built by Irondogger Brad Helwig.

Special thanks to Micah Huss for sending the photos and info!

Click to see 'em.

Here's a letter I wish I would have sent to Pat Mach before he died in a snowmobile accident last week.

32 Wins in one weekend...nice job Team Arctic racers and crew!

Click to read the Arctic Cat press release.

The wake and funeral for Pat Mach are this Tuesday and Wednesday.

The USCC race in Walker, Minn., this coming weekend is ON.

Click for details.