What Treasures Might Surface?

I believe there are still many more machines tucked away in barns, shops and garages.

And I believe that time will eventually shake loose their roots, enabling them to surface.

Question is, what machines?

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Speedwerx 2012 New Product Vids

Until YouTube cracks the juggernaut of streaming smell, we'll have to settle for video and sound of some new 2012 Speedwerx products.

Kirk Hibbert's End-of-Summer Time-Warp

The last weekend of September often sees Arctic Cat people the world-over enjoying the final fleeting glimmers of summer.

Some are going to the Outlaw Grass Drags/Swap Meet in Princeton, Minn., some are just chillin' with friends while others are buying new jeans and shoes for school.

Meanwhile, Team Arctic's Kirk Hibbert is enjoying a day on the river, riding his Tigershark, hanging-out with Joey and wondering who the heck is chasing him on WetBikes.

Click for the end-of-summer time warp.

Arctic Cat Factory Tour

Check out the cool video tour of the Arctic Cat production factory in TRF.

Glad Arctic Cat Went Fish'n

I’m glad that Arctic Cat went fish'n for a couple years, because it ultimately led the company to where it is today.

Click to read, please.

Arctic Cat 50th Anniversary Party in 10 Minutes

If you weren't able to attend Arctic Cat's 50th Anniversary Party, this sweet 10-minute video gives a brief look at what went down.

New Arctic Cat Products for August '11

Each month a tall schmoozer from Arctic Cat sends the media hacks like myself a pack of press releases about products they hope we'll feature on printed or electronic pages.

Since their ad dollars help me to keep the lights on this place, I dutifully comply. Especially when I'm involved with some of the products.

Smokin' (and Snowmobilin') Joe Frazier

I wonder if 1970 World Heavyweight Boxing champ Smokin' Joe Frazier is still a big fan of snowmobiling?

Click to see a few pix.

Speedwerx Turbo Makeover Contest

Want a chance to win a complete sled make-over by Speedwerx, then be featured on SledHead 24/7 television riding your reworked rocket?

All you need is a 2012 XF or F1100 Turbo, and attend Haydays.

Oh, and you have to click HERE to enter (prior to Sept. 2) for free.

Winnipeg-to-St. Paul... Fun Ride?

I've had a couple of conversations recently with people who are kicking around the idea of riding (just for fun) the famed Winnipeg-to-St. Paul race route.

Click to read about it.

Cat Girl Returns!?

One of the more popular attractions at the Arctic Cat 50th Anniversary was the return of Cat Girl.

Click to see a few pics.

Speedwerx Turbo ECU Re-map = 240 hp on Pump Gas

For Arctic Cat Turbo owners not satisfied with a measly 170 hp, Speedwerx has a $400 ECU re-mapping kit that will allow for 240 hp on pump gas.

Click to read some info about their offerings.

Arctic Cat Prototype Engine Display

Of the many interesting displays at the Arctic Cat 50th celebration, one that kept catching my eye was the prototype engine display produced by the engineering department.

Click to see and read about it.

Arctic Cat 50th Recap: People, Products & Passion

The Arctic Cat 50th Anniversary Celebration was even better than I'd hoped for.

Click to see some pix and read one man's thoughts.

Arctic Cat Wildcats Roll Into the 50th

Guess what wicked vehicles rolled into the Arctic Cat 50th Celebration today?

Yep, it was the first public viewing of the 2012 Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000i.

Click to see pix.

Day 1: Arctic Cat 50th Report

Amazing stuff here in TRF!

Here's a quick report from Friday at the Arctic Cat 50th Celebration.

Click to see some pix.

Thursday Pre-50th Report

A busy day at Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls, today. It's staggering the stuff I saw today, and it's not all here yet!

Click to see some pix.

Arctic Cat's 1st QTR 2012 Financial Results

Net sales are up 18 percent, earnings estimates raised and the momentum continues.

Click to read the Arctic Cat 1st QTR 2012 financial results.

Arctic Cat "50 Years of the Cat" Book & DVD

Of course I'm just a bit biased, but I think you're going to like the just-released "50 Years of the Cat" book.

It's a pictorial journey through the past 50 years of Arctic Cat that I wrote with the help of many great people. It's on sale this weekend at the 50th party, and soon at Cat dealerships.

Click for more info.

Bobby Flame's Wednesday Pre-50th Report

Our favorite freestyler checks in with a Wednesday Pre-50th Report from Thief River Falls.

Click for some pix.