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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

1100 4-Stroke Discussion

With the big buzz revolving around Arctic Cats 1100 4-stroke engines for 2012, I recently talked with Cord Christensen, Four Stroke Engine Group Leader at Arctic Cat, about the engine and some of the elements associated with it.

Click to read the interview.

Bittersweet Mountain Ride

Despite the thrills and incredible adventure that mountain riding offers, it still scares the you-know-what out of me.

This video illustrates the fact perfectly. It's painful to watch, I don't believe there are any swear words (the guy is French-Canadian), and it appears that he doesn't get injured.

Thanks to sledRacer.com for sending it to me.

Get Your Sled Ready for Summer

Unwilling to accept that Summer is knocking on the door?

Same with me.

Maybe we can take a cue from Arctic Cat Engineering and convert our sleds for summertime fun?

Over the Top: Speedwerx Procharger Kit

How does 210 hp, instant throttle response, stock-like sound and lighter-than-stock sound? Yep, me too.

Speedwerx has pretty much finalized everything on their new Procharger kit for the 2010-11 M8 and Crossfire 8.

NOTE: Someone Drops the F-Bomb in the middle of the vid...turn the volume down if needed.

Click to see another video.

50th Anniversary Update: Make Plans to Display Your Cat

Here's an update on Arctic Cat's upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration, including contact information about displaying your Arctic Cat stuff.

Click to read.

Are You Among the In In Crowd?

"The runners-up and also-rans, and even those who didn't race at all, have discovered that snowmobiles attract the "In" crowd. The crowd that knows how to enjoy themselves."

- Peter Jennings

Q&A with Colt Dellandrea, Team Arctic Oval Racer

In the tradition of Team Arctic oval racers like Larry Coltom, Jim Dimmerman and P.J. Wanderscheid, 17-year old Colt Dellandrea is starting young and starting FAST.

Click to read the interview with the Eastern Pro Tour's Most Improved Driver.