SandBlast: Test Riding Arctic Cat Wildcats at 2015 Dunefest

Arctic Cat was at the recent Dunefest in Winchester Bay, OR, where it offered demo rides on a fleet of Wildcats.

Hear what some of the riders had to say.

Arctic Cat & Kraig Kinser Knoxville-Helmet Sweepstakes

Want to win Kraig Kinser's special Arctic Cat helmet?

Then click for info on the just-announced Sweepstakes in conjunction with the Knoxville Nationals.

Name the Racer (Circa 1994) Contest

Okay all you Team Arctic trivia experts, it's time to get your groove on.

The first person to correctly identify these Team Arctic racers from 1994 wins a fabulous prize.

Click to test your knowledge.

Product Spotlight: Wildcat Flip-Up Windshield from Arctic Cat

Want to eliminate the blast of wind on your face during your next Wildcat ride?

Then flip-out over the new Flip-Up Windshield from Arctic Cat.

Arctic Cat to Partner with Robby Gordon and SPEED RMG

Arctic Cat announced this morning that it has enterd an exclusive, five-year product development and marketing agreement with famed off-road racer Robby Gordon and SPEED RMG.

Click for some dust, glory and additional info.

Product Spotlight: FOX QS3-R Shocks from Arctic Cat

The same FOX QS3-R 3-position ski shock adjustability that had me swooning over the 2016 Arctic Cat Limited models is available for most 2012-and-newer ProCross and ProClimb snowmobiles.

Get your Quick-Switch groove going by making the jump to learn more.

Flashback to Jan. 1976: Bob Elsner wins Kalamazoo Kup for Team Arctic

Flashback: January 10-11, 1976.

The prestigious Kalamazoo Kup at Imlay City, Mich., as Team Arctic Sno Pro racers put on a veritable clinic.

Click to read the highlights.

Q&A with Brent "Bart" Magner, Arctic Cat Snowmobile Drive Engineer

Arctic Cat has most talented and experienced engineers in the entire snowmobile industry. One such engineer is Brent “Bart” Magner, whose role is to calibrate the clutching and gearing on all Arctic Cat snowmobiles.

If you’ve owned an Arctic Cat snowmobile in the past 25 years, there’s a 99% likelihood that Magner was one of the guys responsible for the clutch calibration.

Click to read about his job, the new TEAM clutches, racing with Larry Coltom and a bunch of other interesting stories.

TGIF: The July 24, 2015 Edition

I'm thankful the ArcticInsiders can ditch-bang their Chrysler Sno Runners faster, higher and farther than the SledNecks.

I'm thankful we have our motorcycle license endorsments, and that we obey all traffic signals and use hand signals whenever possible.

I'm thankful that, if you have to ask, you wouldn't understand.

And I'm thankful it's Friday, July 24, 2015.

Arctic Cat Demo Rides & Display at Dunefest 2015

Participants at the upcoming Dunefest can test-ride Arctic Cat Wildcats, see the factory display and enter to win some sweet prizes.

It's all happening July 29 - Aug. 2 in Winchester Bay, Oregon.

Click for the details.

Product Spotlight: Arctic Cat Leather Tex Jacket

When it comes to a snowmobile jacket, the question used to be leather or textile.

How about both?

Click to read about the Arctic Cat Leather Tex Jacket.

Arctic Cat Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2016 Results

Today Arctic Cat released its fiscal first quarter results for 2016. Inline with their previous guidance and emphasis on reloading for greater future growth, here are key messages:

* First quarter net sales totaled $134.4 million;

* Net loss $0.08 per diluted share;

* Progress made in 2016 first quarter to reduce dealer inventory levels;

* Company maintains fiscal 2016 outlook

Click to read the full release.

Arctic Cat Teams with Steve Kinser Racing for Three Biggest Sprint Car Events

Fans of Arctic Cat and Sprint Car racing can get their cheer on. Beginning this past weekend and continuing for the next two biggest events, Kraig Kinser is in a #11K Arctic Cat Wildcat-themed car.

Click to read the dirt-strewn press release.

2016 Arctic Cat/Christian Brothers Racing Soo 500 Replica-Racers

Thanks to the stunning success of Team Arctic’s Soo 500 sled project last season, nine identical Arctic Cat ZR6000R race sleds are being built for sale by Arctic Cat and Christian Brothers Racing.

These custom enduro sleds are coming together right now inside the Christian Brothers Racing shop in Fertile, Minn.

Click for details.

Up Close: 2015 Soo 500 Winning Arctic Cat ZR6000R

This past season, a huge effort by a cadre of Arctic Cat racers, engineers, speed shops, mechanics and crew members crafted three identical race sleds to contest the famed Soo 500 International enduro in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

The effort culminated with Team Arctic going 1-2-8 with the three sleds.

This is the winning machine that was piloted that day by Team Arctic’s Brian Dick (left) and Wes Selby (right).

Click to get up close with the winners.

Product Spotlight: Green Arctic Cat Snowmobile Covers

When it comes to covering your Cat, green is the new black!

Seriously, the new Green Premium Limited Cover brings a new level of style for towing and/or stowing.

It's perfect for all the new green Limited Edition 2016 models, or any year ProCross/ProClimb sleds.

Product Spotlight: Arctic Cat Wildcat Aluminum Roofs

Sun-block, protection from the elements, style... there's a lot to like about the Aluminum Roof options for Arctic Cat Wildcat Sport and Trail models.

Click to put a lid on it.

Listen to the Legend: Jim Dimmerman and Frans Rosenquist Podcast

Jim Dimmerman is a former Team Arctic Sno Pro legend and 1984 World Champion who also happens to have an uncanny memory AND knack for telling great stories.

In this podcast with fellow Sno Pro-era veteran Frans Rosenquist (and hosted by journalists Gord Avann & Hal Armstrong), Dimmerman discusses his career, the Factory Sno Pro era, a special dyno session at Polaris, and much more.

Definitely worth listening to.

TGIF: The-Almost-July-4th, 2015 Edition

I'm thankful that we can celebrate Canada Day and Independence Day in the same week.

I'm truly thankful for the freedom we enjoy.

I'm thankful for "Ooos" and "Ahhhs."

And I'm thankful it's Friday, July 3, 2015.

Product Spotlight: Arctic Cat Ultra-Light MX Snocross Helmet

All hype aside, Arctic Cat's new carbon fiber MX Snocross helmet sets a new standard in lightweight comfort and safety.

And it looks dang cool.

Click for a heady product description.