(Some) of the New 2012 Prowlers & ATVs

Yowza!

Arctic Cat has releases information on SOME of its 2012 Prowlers and ATVs.

Unfortunately, no word yet on the stunning new Wildcat shown here.

Click to read.

I'll Soon be Back from Fish'n

Been on a fishing trip of sorts the past few months, compiling and writing the 50 Years of the Cat book. Which is why I haven't been posting as often as I'd like.

Thanks for bearing with me. I'll be back to "normal" in a week's time.

Oh, and by the way. It's been a great fishing trip. Caught a lot of nice fish, which I'll be sharing with you shortly.

Rare Arctic Cat Sno Pros For Sale

Vintage snowmobile collector Jerry McGee is going to pare down the size of his amazing collection, and he’s starting with his Arctic Cats.

If you were looking to land some of the most-rare and classic race sleds in Arctic Cat history, now’s your chance.

Click to see the list of amazing sleds (and start brainstorming reasons to tell your wife/other why you must "dip" into the savings account).

Watercross Season

I've been very late (and very lame) about putting in a plug for this season's IWA watercross races.

Already two races into the season and one of my all-time favorite Team Arctic racers -- Dale Lindbeck -- has notched the big "W."

Does W mean "wipeout" or "win?"

Arctic Cat 50th Anniversary Update

Arctic Cat just released more updates on the upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration, July 29-30.

Make the jump to read them.

Patches & Decals

There's something about decals and patches that has always fascinated me (and amped-up my enthusiasm).

Click to see some cool examples.

Logan Christian Interview

CLICK HERE for a jump to a great sledRacer.com interview with Logan Christian of Team Arctic/Christian Bros. Racing.

Anyone Can Learn Extreme Snowmobiling

"Anyone can learn extreme snowmobiling when the right steps are taken."

Yep... really (at least according to THIS EXCELLENT STORY.)

Once again, the internets are living up to their reputation as a fine news institution.

Some Sleds You'll Likely See at the 50th

Based on what I'm hearing from people who are going to Arctic Cat's 50th Anniversary party, there are going to be hundreds of drop-dead-gorgeous Arctic Cat machines on display, like this 1971 634 Puma Mod from the Ische family collection.

Click to see a few more beauties.

Random Photos 6-3-11

Some typical randomness to today's selections.

Click and bear with me...

Arctic Cat E-Commerce in the U.S.

Arctic Cat now effors E-commerce in the U.S.

In other words, click-to-buy.

Perhaps just as cool: an easy-to-use parts finder (and shopping cart) going back to 1974.

Click to read

Blair Morgan's First Season

I have GREAT memories of when Blair Morgan burst onto the snocross scene.

In a sport littered with goofball nicknames, the monicker "Superman" was an accurate standout that truly fit the man.

Remember When: Chris Vincent on Team Arctic

Going through photos for this book project I'm working on has opened the flood gates to memories of earlier times.

Like back in the mid-1990s when Chris Vincent was racing for Team Arctic.

Click for more.

Craig's List-of-the-Week: May 23

Another Craig's-List-of-the-Week sent in by Brent R.

Sadly no photos on this posting, but some good entertainment for anyone looking at a '91 Wildcat.

Click HERE for the ad.

New Junior Snocross Classes for Sno Pro 500

Good news for young Team Arctic Racers: Two new kids' snocross classes will feature the Arctic Cat Sno Pro 500.

As a result, the race application deadline for this sled has been moved back to June 15.

Click for the full release.

Insight into Roger's Respect

I could write a book about Roger Skime, detailing his gigantic impact on the sport of snowmobiling and his even greater role at Arctic Cat.

But what I'm more impressed with than his inventiveness is the absolute dignity and respect that he brings to the sport.

Click to read.

Amazing Ride Shots from RHS

I've been going through a lot of photography lately. When I came upon these 2007 Arctic Cat images by Richard Hamilton Smith, I was reminded why he's one of the best photographers in the business.

Click to see more.

Arctic Cat's Fiscal 2011 Results

With net earnings of $13 Million on net sales of $464.7 Million, Arctic Cat ended fiscal 2011 in a stronger position than a year previous.

Click to read the nuts-and-bolts release.

Q&A with Tucker: Bring Out the Gimp-Wrist

No, Tucker didn't caught with his hand in the cookie jar. But get this: He raced the second half of the 2011 season with a wrecked left wrist!

I talked with the Monster/Team Arctic racer, just a couple days after his surgery.

Click for the interview.

'71 King Kat on Display at Arctic Cat

When was the last time a 1971 800 King Kat was inside of Arctic Cat? Probably the fall of 1970.

Arctic Cat collectors Tom, Nancy and Brianna Ische delivered their original '71 King last Friday, for display in the lobby until the 50th Anniversary. Like all machines in the Ische Collection, this Cat is a stunner!