Carrie Goodwin: Cross-Country Greatness Distilled Into 9 Minutes

Check out this awesome video of Team Arctic's Carrie Goodwin at the 2012 Kotzebue (Alaska) cross-country race.

From high-speed lake and trail to a fuel stop (with a near-miss), great passing and an airplane escort, this video captures much of what is great about cross-country via the helmet cam of the overall-winning woman.

Two Days Inside Arctic Cat: The October 2012 Edition

As always there is a whole lotta shakin' going on at Arctic Cat.

Click to check out some of the stuff and people I stumbled upon while spending two days there earlier this week.

Q&A with Dan Ebert: From Factory Racer to Crew Chief

Team Arctic Factory snocrosser Dan Ebert (left) emerged from a what's-next-in-life crossroads by deciding to take over the role of crew chief formerly held by his dad Russ (right).

Click to read the interview with Dan.

Joey Hallstrom's Oct. 5, 2013 Ride Report

"It feels so good to get on a sled again."

-Joey Hallstrom, Arctic Cat Product Manager

Click to read Joey's report from a 60-mile ride with Arctic Cat's Roger Skime and Don Fugelseth.

The Day After: Roger Skime Makes Tracks in October Snow

One day after an October storm dumped snow on Thief River Falls, Arctic Cat legend Roger Skime did EXACTLY what he's done after every first-snow since 1962: Make tracks!

Click to see two pix.

Holy Crapeth! A Great Arctic Cat TV Commercial from 2007

I love this TV commercial from the 2007 for two reasons.

One, it delivered the outstanding line, "Holy Crapeth!"

And two, there's a little-known fact that test rider Aaron Scheele nearly demolished the film set because of my stupid suggestion. If you're interested to learn more, click to read the details.

October Blizzard at Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls!

An October Hometown Blizzard in Thief River Falls!

Five inches of snow already on the ground and upwards of another five still to come.

Click to see some pix.

An Arctic Cat Picture That Makes You Say "Hmmm..."

Sometimes I see photos that make me say, "Hmmm...."

This is one of them.

Click for (a little) more info.

Logan Christian Talks About Testing the 2013 Arctic Cat Sno Pro Racer

Each spring a handful of Arctic Cat engineers and Team Arctic racers test and evaluate parts and ideas being considered for the next-generation Sno Pro race sled.

Logan Christian is one of those racers.

Here’s what the Christian Bros. Racing pilot had to say about the experience, along with a little teaser about we will see on the 2013 Sno Pro.

Babying my Baby (er, I mean my Snowmobile)

For as long as I’ve been snowmobiling, I’ve babied my snowmobiles.

Unlike the guy who blasts across a road, his track spinning a thousand rpm with sparks shooting out the back.

Click to read.

Truth! An Arctic Cat TV Commercial About Snowmobilers

For the majority of my adult life, I've spent more money on my snowmobile(s) than I have my automobile(s). Which is why this awesome commercial hits home with me.

Jeff Jaquish & His 10.30-sec./120-mph Arctic Cat F800 Winner

This past weekend Team Arctic's Jeff Jaquish piloted his 2013 Arctic Cat F800 ProCross to an asphalt win in Martin, Mich.

Click to read what he has to say about the win and his Arctic Cat F800 race sled.

Lindbeck Racing Finishes the 2012 Watercross Season on Top

ArcticInsider's favorite watercrosser finished the 2012 IWA season with a win and championship title!

Click to read the short recap from Dale Lindbeck himself.

Random Photos & Commentary 9-21-12

It's Friday, Sept. 21 of 2012.

How about some Arctic Cat randomness to enjoy the day?

Click to see.

The Arctic Cat Display Building of 1971-1973

Once upon a time Arctic Cat had a display building in Thief River Falls, full of snowmobiles, mini bikes, boats and other cool products.

Here is documentation of that time, along with my hope that such a time might one day return.

Click to read.

Enter to Win: Speedwerx & SledHead 24/7 Sled X Contest

Speedwerx and SledHead 24/7 have partnered in the latest rendition of Sled X, a sweet contest in which one lucky winner will get their Arctic Cat snowmobile tricked-out by Speedwerx.

Hurry, the deadline is Oct. 1.

Briggs & Stratton 206 Engine Poised to Improve 120-Class Racing

Iconic engine manufacturer Briggs & Stratton was at Hay Days this year displaying its 206 Sealed Crate engine, which can make modified 120-class snowmobile racing WAY more affordable and fair.

Click to read about the new engine.

He Hit the Mascot!: Tucker Hibbert's First Pitch for the Minnesota Twins

I'm not sure what to say about this video...

Clearly Tucker Hibbert didn't listen to the advice of his Life Coach when he threw out the first pitch for the recent Minnesota Twins MLB game.

Team Arctic's Glenn Hall is Recovering from Injuries

Team Arctic drag racer Glenn Hall of Gordon, Wis., is recovering from significant injuries sustained during a practice run last Friday at the Sno Baron's Hay Days grass drags.

Click to read more.

Team Arctic Nails the "D"-Word at 2012 Hay Days Grass Drags

While it's true that "dominate" has become a meaningless cliche in snowmobile racing press releases, the fact is that Team Arctic truly did the "D" word at the 2012 Sno Baron's Hay Days grass drags.

Click to read the press release.