Revisited: Minnesota-to-Moscow Snowmobile Expedition

HERE'S a cool story that revisits the famous 1990 Minnesota-to-Moscow snowmobile expedition.

I feel fortunate to know Scott Eilertson and Lee Busse quite well. I also have a funny story I'll share about Grigori Shulik... sometime.

Waconia Open House

Waconia Powersports, the Arctic Cat snowmobile and ATV dealer on the western edge of the Twin Cities, is hosting its Open House this Saturday, Oct. 8.

If you're nearby, come for the hotdogs and deals, then stay for the bonfire and 50 Years of Arctic Cat movie.

Boondocker Turbo for the 2012 Arctic Cat M800

Boondocker has two turbo kit options for the new Arctic Cat M800: one that's intercooled, and one that isn't.

Check out these beauty pix of the intercooled kit.

Two Perfect Days in TRF

What was going on in Thief River Falls last Friday - Saturday?

Click to see a few pix.

SHOF Raffle: Win a Nelson-Built Replica

For all of you who want (or are building) a modernized vintage Arctic Cat El Tigre Cross-Country, throw down $10 for a chance to win one built by Brian Nelson (right).

You'll be supporting the Snowmobile Hall of Fame in the process.

Click for more info.

DNF: Snocross at the Upcoming X Games

I'm told that snocross won't be part of the "entertainment package" at the upcoming ESPN X Games.

But you will still be able to watch an unending supply of backflips, tail-grabs and Indian Airs.

Click to read a little bit more.

C.J. Ramstad's Trail will be Officially Designated

The influence of the late C.J. Ramstad will be celebrated with the official dedication of the C.J. Ramstad/North Shore snowmobile Trail.

Click for some details.

Q&A with Andy Beavis, Arctic Cat Engineer

Andy Beavis is a Design Engineer at Arctic Cat, who designs parts and assemblies for the company's mountain sleds.

Click to read about his job, and to see his sweet skills to ride the machines he designs.

Country Cat Open House Oct. 1

Country Cat of Sauk Centre, Minn., is hosting their annual Open House on Sat., Oct. 1.

Click to read a checklist of what you'll see there.

Testing a Prototype Arctic Cat Sno Pro Racer

Here's a short video of some Team Arctic crew testing a prototype 2012 Sno Pro race sled, comparing it to Dan Ebert's 2011 Sno Pro stocker.

Pre-Season Testing of the Arctic Cat Sno Pro Racer

I’m really pumped that the new 2012 Sno Pro 600 race sled is built on the same ProCross platform that we regular riders will get.

This past spring I witnessed handful of engineers and racers spending the day testing one of the early prototype Sno Pro 600 race sleds.

Racer of the Year: Joey Hallstrom???

On the heels of the 2012 F1100 Turbo Sno Pro winning Snowmobile of the Year honors, another Arctic Cat icon earned a prestigious award:

Joey Hallstrom was named Racer of the Year.

Huh?

Click to see some congratulatory pix, and for news on how you can dethrone him for next year.

Sled of the Year: Arctic Cat F1100 Turbo

The November issue of Snow Goer magazine is out, in which the editors named the 2012 F1100 Turbo Sno Pro the "Snowmobile of the Year."

My question for you is: Does an award from the snowmobile media influence you, in any way?

Sept. 15 Trip to Arctic Cat

I was at Arctic Cat in TRF yesterday. A quick one-day trip to do some work, get a photo of Kathy Johnson and see some friends.

This is What 600 HP Looks Like

Hypersports/D&D built a 600-plus horsepower drag racer based on the 2012 Arctic Cat F1100 Turbo.

Here are a few pix and video.

UPDATED with another sweet new video.

34 Things I Learned at Hay Days 2011

I know it's cool to brag about how long you've been going to certain popular events (FYI: I've been going to Hay Days since 1953).

I'm not very cool, but here are 34 things I learned at the 2011 edition of this remarkable event.

Mystery Solved: The 2012 Arctic Cat Sno Pro 600 Racer

As many here guessed, the announced Arctic Cat unveiling at Hay Days was the new-for-2012 Arctic Cat Sno Pro 600 ProCross race sled.

For the first time since 2004, the Arctic Cat race sled is largely identical to the Arctic Cat sleds the rest of us ride.

Click to read about what will make this a championship-ready machine for racers, and why it's important for the rest of us.

Can you ID this Team Arctic Racing Legend?

Captured by Swedish/Arctic Cat mad-man Bengan Westerlund, this image of a legendary Team Arctic champ sets up a trivia question for today:

Who is it?

The first person (other than Stephen Knox or Bengan) to answer correctly receives one of my infamous care packages.

New DRIFT Gear for 2012

Team Arctic's P.J. Wanderscheid won his 4th World Championship title wearing this stuff, and Ryan Simons captured first USCC cross-country Championship with the same gear.

Coincidence?

Click to read about three new DRIFT gear items for 2012.

Watercross Champs Dale Lindbeck and...Gary Moyle?!?

Another awesome watercross season for Arctic Cat's Dale Lindbeck (right).

In fact, it was so good that he had to share the joy with Team Arctic's Gary Moyle (left)

Click to read Dale's short recap.