Ask and You Shall Recieve

Ask and you shall receive. With temperatures above freezing putting the track in peril, Saturday night racing under the lights was cut short early.
Perhaps too many of us were hoping too much for cooler conditions on Sunday, because they
certainly came. Despite freezing temperatures and close to 50 mile per hour winds, the race hosted by WSA Pro-Ice Racing and
the Rock Rapids Sno-Lyons in Rock Rapids, Iowa continued on.

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WSA Pro Ice Rock Rapids race results

WSA Pro Ice

December 13-14, 2008

Rock Rapids, Iowa

Pro Champ 440: Postponed to Feb. 7-8 at Forest Lake, Minn.

Pro Formula 600: 1. Matt Schulz (Wahl); 2. Brandon Johnson (Pol); 3. PJ Wanderscheid (Cat).

Pro Stock 600: 1. Malcom Chartier (Houle); 2. Trevor Fontaine (Doo); 3. Doug McDanial (Pol).

Super Stock: 1. Malcom Chartier (Houle); 2. Trevor Fontaine (Doo).

Semi-Pro Open: 1. Curtis Boivin (Pol); 2. Joe Fjerstad (Pol); 3. Travis McDonald (Doo).

Semi-Pro Champ: 1. Joe Fjerstad (Pol); 2. Travis McDonald (Doo); 3. Curtis Boivin (Pol).

Sprint 600 Open: 1. Spencer Graff (Doo); 2. Beau Van Strydonk (Pol).

Sprint 500 Open: 1. Beau Van Strydonk (Pol); 2. Taylor Soli (Pol).

Sprint 500: 1. Beau Van Strydonk (Pol); 2. Taylor Soli (Pol).

Sprint 503: 1. Mark Peterson (Cat); 2. Johnny Olson (Doo); 3. Mike McGuiggan (Pol).

Sportsman: 1. Eric Borman (Yam); 2. Ken Lacy (Pol); 3. Mark Henry (Cat).

Formula 500: 1. Dale Timmer (Pol); 2. Johnny Olson (Doo).

Sport 600: 1. Jon Starnes (Doo); 2. Eric Borman (Yam); 3. Mark Henry (Cat).

Junior 3 Sprint: 1. Beau Van Strydonk (Pol); 2. Michael Urban (Wahl); 3. Matthew Ritchie (Pol).

Junior 2 Sprint: 1. Michael Urban (Wahl); 2. Max Hogland (Cat); 3. Matthew Ritchie (Pol).

Junior 1 Sprint: 1. Alex Van Natta (Pol); 2. Matthew Ritchie (Pol); 3. Max Hogland (Cat).

Junior 1 380 Stock: 1. Alex Van Natta (Pol); 2. Gavin Bihner (Doo); 3. Morgan Hogland (Cat).

Junior 14-15 600 Fan: 1. Max Hogland (Cat).

Junior Novice: 1. Alex Van Natta (Pol); 2. Gavin Bihner (Doo); 3. Blaine Stephenson (Doo).

USCC Gonvick 100 race results

United States Cross-Country

December 20, 2008

Gonvick, N.D

Pro 600: 1. Bryan Dyrdahl (Doo); 2. Brian Dick (Cat); 3. Ryan Simons (Cat).

Pro Open: 1. DJ Ekre (Cat); 2. Brian Dick (Cat); 3. Corey Davidson (Pol).

Semi-Pro 600: 1. Sam Vandeputte (Doo); 2. Spencer Fett (Cat); 3. Ken Christensen (Pol).

Semi-Pro Improved: 1. Ken Christensen (Pol); 2. Bill Thomas (Pol); 3. Cody Kallock (Cat).

440: 1. Scott Pivec (Doo); 2. Chris Sobeck (Doo); 3. Brian Carey Sr. (Cat).

Legends 50+: 1. Jim Sobeck (Doo); 2. Dennis Topp (Pol); 3. Gary Anderson (Pol).

Women: 1. Jenna Sobeck (Doo); 2. Shelby Christensen (Pol); 3. Jessica Carey (Yam).

Amateur Improved: 1. Adam Brandt (Cat); 2. Erik Bute (Cat); 3. Paul Eckstein (Pol).

Fan 600: 1. Brad Cierzan (Doo); 2. Marty Feil (Cat).

Vet 30+: 1. Corey Davidson (Pol); 2. Jeff Klein (Pol); 3. Dave Dirkman (Doo).

Amateur 600: 1. Adam Brandt (Cat); 2. Paul Eckstein (Pol); 3. Brad Pecka (Cat).

Masters 40+: 1. Ken Christensen (Pol); 2. Bill Thomas (Pol); 3. Jim Sobeck (Doo).

Sport 85: 1. Brad Cierzan (Doo); 2. Steve Emerson (Yam); 3. Trevor Fett (Cat).

Junior 10-13: 1. Cole Lian (Cat); 2. Adam Mach (Cat); 3. Ben Thomas (Doo).

Junior 14-17: 1. Timmy Kallock (Cat); 2. Tyler Kemppainen (Doo); 3. Stuart Brandt (Cat).

Vintage: 1. Dennis Topp (Pol); 2. Tom Clement (Yam); 3. Bob Delaloye (Cat).

120 Stock: 1. Garet Grzadzielewski (Cat); 2. Sara Larson (Cat); 3. Emily Morken (Cat).

120 Open: 1. Garet Grzadzielewski (Cat); 2. Scott McColl (Cat); 3. Sara Larson (Cat).

For full results of the USCC’s season opener in Gonvick, click here.

Copper Peak Hillclimb Registration Deadline

Every winter 30 of the Top Snowmobile Hillclimbers in the Midwest compete in the Copper Peak Championship Snowmobile Hillclimb. This years hillclimb will take place on Saturday, February 14th, 2009. Those that took part in the competition last year are given the first right to compete this year.

“However those that did compete last year and want to take on the hill again this year will have to register by December 30th, 2008,” stated MASTERS President Skip Schulz. MASTERS, which stands for Mid America Snowmobile Tournament of Expert Riders, is the sanctioning organization for the hillclimb. According to Schulz, they always have more people interested in competing then time allows for the event.  

“When you only have one day to get all the qualifying runs in, and still run the Pro Stock and Pro Mod King of the Hill, you have to limit how many drivers can compete,” replied Schulz. The MASTERS does allow for first time hillclimbers to compete in the trophy Sport Division. Unlike the Pro Drivers that have to go around the 3 gates, the Sport Division drivers run straight up the hill.

The 2009 Copper Peak Championship Hillclimb will qualify the Pro Stock and Pro Mod King of the Hill winners, along with the ‘runner-ups’ for the World Championship Hillclimb at Jackson, Wyoming. The Jackson Snow-Devils that runs the World Championship’s have extended the amount of entries to the MASTERS Circuit.

Mike Fraki of Atlantic Mine, Wyler “Wild Man” Miller of Pelkie, Paul Voelker of Laurium and Matt “Tinger” Tingstad of Bessemer have represented Copper Peak at the World Championship’s in the past. Miller won his second Pro Stock King of the Hill last year. Matt Tingstad took the 2008 Copper Peak Pro Mod King of the Hill. Each driver took home $1000 for winning the King of the Hill, in addition to the cash purse they won for winning their respective class.

To register for the 2009 Copper Peak Championship Snowmobile Hillclimb, e-mail Schulz at sschulz@jamadots.com, or send in your name, address and the classes you plan on running too:  MASTERS, Copper Peak, 610 Greenland Road, Ontonagon, MI 49953. After December 30th, the MASTERS will open registration up to fill the remaining 30 positions.

“We have already received numerous registrations,” concluded Schulz.

Mike Schultz Involved in Accident in Ironwood

Warnert Ski-Doo pro rider Mike Schultz was involved in a serious crash during qualifying efforts in Ironwood, Michigan on Saturday, December 13. According to local reports, Mike was taken to an area hospital after the crash and later transported to St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth Saturday evening where he underwent two surgeries and will remain for some time. Schultz’s injuries consisted of severe multiple fractures to his tibia and physical trauma.

Concerned racers, fans and friends can stay abreast of his condition and send Mike well wishes by visiting a web site set-up by his immediate family at www.caringbridge.org.

The International Series of Champions and the entire snowmobile racing community will keep Mike and his family in our prayers and thoughts.

Hibbert Sweeps ISOC’s Second National

Tucker Hibbert is off to a perfect start to his season after sweeping the ISOC Ironwood, Michigan, event. He swept the season opener at Duluth, Minnesota's Spirit Mountain Thanksgiving weekend.

Tucker Hibbert continued his win streak in the still young AMSOIL Championship Snocross Season, picking up where he left off in Duluth winning both Pro Main Events driving away. This time however it didn’t come without effort, especially in the Pro‐Open showcase race as Hibbert spun at the start and emerged mid‐pack at the close of the first lap.

The Bad River Lodge and Casino National featured a long .5‐mile track with multiple elevation changes and two dramatic up and down hill runs. Described by competitors as a national motocross type track with multiple lines and passing opportunities, virtually every final featured intense racing throughout the pack.

Such was the case in the Pro‐Open main event, as a string of talented Polaris riders led early but were eventually hunted down by Hibbert. In the early going it was Brett Bender with the holeshot and lap‐one lead only to be ejected while “bombing” the downhill portion of the track. This opened the door for fellow Polaris pilot TJ Gulla, followed by Ryan Simons on his Arctic Cat; Levi LaVallee on a Polaris and Ross Martin also on a Polaris.

But soon Hibbert was on the gas, picking off riders with spectacular set‐ups and passes. Averaging lap times as much as a second faster than his fellow competitors, Hibbert took over the lead by lap 8 and then proceeded to post taillights for the remainder of the 20‐lap final.

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First win to Wahl in Beausejour

With names like Wahl, Moyle, Wanderscheid and Bewcyk in the line up, you know your in for a good day of racing.  The cold and windy Sunday started with round one of Pro Champ 440 racing. Malcolm Chartier, PJ Wanderscheid and Brandon Johnson each won their heat races, not a bad way to start off.

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Best Snocross Riders in World To Compete in Ironwood

Posted on behalf of ISOC

MINNEAPOLIS (December 1, 2008) – Tucker Hibbert threw down a challenge to all other professional snocross riders on the planet during round one action in Duluth over Thanksgiving Weekend, and the stage is set for intense competition December 12-14 in Ironwood, Michigan. After sweeping the Pro Main Events in Duluth, other top snocross pilots are have their sites set on Hibbert and the top box on the podium.

    The weekend heats up fast Friday night at 7:00pm with the Monster Energy Slednecks Invasion Tour. The top freestyle athletes in the world will showcase the most insane tricks, launching their snowmobiles from two freestyle ramps to a backdrop of infused rock and free swag to the fans. Joining them will be the biggest names in cross including Hibbert, Levi LaVallee, Robbie Malinoski, Iain Hayden and others for an evening of hospitality and autographs.

    Competitive juices flow early Saturday morning with support class racing, culminating with the Main Event from 4:00pm to 7:30pm. This all-out showcase of the top Pro and Semi-Pro riders anywhere will be bar to bar non-stop action, with qualifying, last chance qualifiers and finals running back to back to back.

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First Results from Beausejour

Its official, the 2009 ice oval racing season has begun. There were more entries overall at this season opener than there has been in many years past. In the Pro Formula 600 class alone there were twenty entries.

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Polaris Racers Win Both Semi-Pro Classes at Duluth, Earn Podium Spots in Both Pro Classes

Bobby LePage, Dylan Martin Open ISOC Season With Semi-Pro Wins

Posted on Behalf of Polaris Industries

MEDINA, MN (Dec. 1, 2008) – Polaris racers swept the Semi-Pro classes and earned podium positions in both the Pro classes at the ISOC season opener held November 28-30 in Duluth, Minnesota. Polaris racer Bobby LePage (Hentges Racing) won the Semi-Pro Open class and Dylan Martin (Martin Racing Inc.) won Semi-Pro Super Stock.

Levi LaVallee (Hentges Racing) took second place in the Pro Super Stock final and was one of four Polaris racers in the top 10. In the Pro Open final, defending class champion Ross Martin (Judnick Motorsports) finished third, one of six Polaris racers in the top 12 at Duluth. In Pro Women’s Super Stock, defending class champion Kylie Abrahamson (Avalanche Racing) finished second.

“Everybody has stepped up their game for this season, and our guys will definitely be facing tough competition at every race,” said Polaris Racing Manager Tom Rager, Sr. “It’s good to get a race under our belts and see where we stand. We’ve got plenty of work to do, but we still feel a lot of our guys should have very strong seasons.”

Pro Finals Run 30 Laps: The AMSOIL Duluth National held at Spirit Mountain was the 17th annual snocross season opener held in Duluth. It was the first race with ISOC as the national racing sanctioning body, and the changes ISOC implemented included Pro finals that lasted 30 laps.

In Pro Open, Martin posted the highest Polaris finish, followed by: Shaun Crapo (Scheuring Speed Sports) in seventh; TJ Gulla (Hentges Racing) in ninth; Matt Judnick (Judnick Motorsports) in 10th; D.J. Eckstrom (Scheuring Speed Sports) in 11th; and LaVallee in 12th.

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