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his issue of OSM is a special one for all of us at OSM and STV. We can’t get over the amazing support we’ve received from our readers, and the awesome photos submitted from our sports Pro Photographers in our Shooter Showcase, and the riders that wrote in with their first rides of the season. They all have their special place, from extreme riding to the kids making laps. Thank you.

I can remember my early rides as a kid, the mileage didn’t matter back then because I didn’t do the maintenance on the sled. And then, to me the amount of fuel didn’t matter either because I wasn’t paying for it and I didn’t realize how much was actually being burned or cost. The only thing that mattered as a young snowmobiler was having fun and going fast. My parents looked after the other stuff. Looking back on that, even only for a minute, it was so important that they did these things for me. My parents took the worry and stress out of me, keeping the ET-250 and Excel III ready to rip all the time. In many memories, they took the time to have a cookout ready to go so the kids didn’t have to go back inside to fuel

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themselves up. It was simple to love snowmobiling.

Fast forward to 2021… and the apple didn’t fall to far from the tree. My wife and I seem to be doing the same as my parents once did. Most Saturdays and Sundays are spent around 120s, 200s and a skating rink with a bar b q in the mix.

Snowmobiling at that levels is growing exponentially. And just like I did, as soon as today’s kids try snowmobiling, they catch the ‘bug’ and most will be hooked for decades if not a lifetime. We have let our friends children try out snowmobiling on my kids sleds, most hadn’t ever tried snowmobiled before, and now many of them have their own sleds. And some of the parents that used to ride years prior, are now riding again! The storyline here is that they are re-engaged in snowmobiling and the numbers are going up for the amazing sport we love.

Engaging the young ones like my parents did, and probably yours, is what got you into this sport or the “fraternity” if you will. While I spend the afternoons, along with the other parents, chasing our kids and filling up tanks, we are watching them build memories that will last a lifetime. And as I watch them all run lap after lap and slowly work the area to find jumps and other cool things to do on snowmobiles, I feel like time is standing still. It’s exactly what we did when we were that age and it’s nice to think that nothing has really changed.

Fun was measured in smiles and laughs and not anything else. It is simple and the simpler we can make it in the beginning, the more people will do it. So for now, let’s keep it like that….Simple.

I hope you like our special issue, the annual Shooter’s Showcase!

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01 BRP BRINGS LYNX TO NORTH AMERICA

BRP’s set a goal to build a “new breed” of Nordic-Style riders, and is now exporting Europe’s best-selling brand, Lynx snowmobiles to North America.

BRP was originally planning to bring two high-end Lynx snowmobile models to North America, the Lynx RAVE RE, built to enhance the thrill of trail riding, and the Lynx Boondocker DS, made to conquer the deepest snow. Each of these models is for experienced, passionate riders looking for a totally new and exhilarating on-snow experience!

“For the past decade, I have dreamed of bringing Lynx to the North American market not only to expand riders’ snowmobile options, but also to give them the opportunity to enjoy a very different riding experience. This is an

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After numerous years of pressure and lobbying, the Quebec Provincial Government has finally passed a decree (an official order that has the force of law) which puts an end to the hassling of Ontario snowmobilers who choose to use personalised licence numbers on their sleds. Thank you to entire FCMQ for their hard work and patients on this matter.

exciting new chapter in snowmobiling history: we’re not just introducing a new model. We’re introducing a whole new brand to North America, which is something that hasn’t happened for several decades.” José Boisjoli, President and CEO. Lynx is focused towards hardcore enthusiasts as Nordic snowmobiling is a very active riding style without a lot of cruising or relaxed riding. The Lynx RAVE RE and Boondocker DS models match that style with unique highend features. The Lynx RAVE RE and two different length Lynx Boondocker DS models are available for purchase in the spring of 2021 only, with a retail program that requires a deposit at select BRP dealers in North America. For more information on availability, visit www.brplynx.com.

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Finance your Yamaha with Yamaha Financial Services before May 31, 2021 and you could win! Prizes include: • Pre-paid Regularly Scheduled Dealer Maintenance for 1 year • $1500 in Riding Gear • Up to 48 months Yamaha Extended Warranty • Yamaha EF2000 Generator • Yamaha Music Stereo System Get pre-approved online or ask your local dealer about the Win Your Yamaha contest. The Winner will be announced June 15, 2021.

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Ski-Doo’s 2022 Mach, featuring the 900 ACE Turbo R 4-storke engine producing 180HP with launch control is going to tear up the score cards at your local radar runs and the egos of your greatest lake foes. The Mach is here for business but for only the 2022 season. If you are interested in this first year machine you’d better react and put your money down now because it will not be in the Ski-Doo’s 2023 line-up. Other key ingredients making up the Mach is the 7.8” wide LCD display, the lowered RAS X front suspension up front and out back is a lowered rMotion X rear suspension feature the Smart Shox semi-active suspension which instantly reads terrain and the riders input to dial in the suspension.

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The Canadian Snowcross Racing Association started their series a little late in 2021 due to mandatory government shutdowns due to Covid-19 restrictions, therefore they’re now a six race series that started FEB 27-28 in Lindsay, ON. The CSRA will continue to host both the historic FXR Kawartha Cup and the FXR/Royal Distributing Cup March 6-7 also in Lindsay just before heading the trailers north to Timmins, ON for the weekend of March 13-14. The final two rounds, the Dayco Snowcross Championships March 27-28 and the Dayco Snowcross Finals taking place April 3-4 will both be hosted in Barrie, ON. For more information visit www.snowcross.com

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Snowmobile ridership in Canada is estimated at 1.5 million, an active and growing outdoor winter recreational community and sport.

Globalstar Canada Satellite Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (NYSE MKT: GSAT) and a leader in satellite messaging and emergency notification technologies, today announced a partnership with the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO) to promote rider safety through the CCSO 2021 Safe Riders program. The partnership coincides with the start of Snowmobile Safety Awareness Week which kicked off January of 2021. As part of Globalstar Canada’s commitment to snowmobiler safety, riders can access $50 savings off the purchase of any SPOT satellite communications device through March 2021.

SPOT satellite messaging and emergency technology is used around the world by outdoor enthusiasts and lone workers to stay connected, completely independent of the availability of cellular networks. To date, more than 7,400 rescue incidents have been initiated worldwide with SPOT satellite technology, with Canada comprising approximately 30% of all rescues. Over the last three winter seasons, the number of rescues initiated with SPOT has been steady, averaging 75 rescue incidents per season. The majority of winter rescue incidents encompass activities including snowmobiling and motor vehicle related incidents, medical, mountain sports and hiking incidents.

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So I fired up the ET 250 and 340 Excel and took them for a quick rip!

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Good morning ON Snow Mag! Here is our first ride of the year.

Cheers, Nathalie

FIRST RIDE EVER! This was Calum’s first ride EVER with his Dad (Robert). He loved it!! Rev’ing the engine on the front lawn. He just kept saying, “More Dad”. Next generation sledder in the making.

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Greg sent in the picture of his first ride.

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OSM! Here’s 7 year old Locke Martin preparing for the Snowcross season.

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John Dortch - His first rides of a father & son project which was putting a 1989 Yamaha Ovation 340 back together and even installing a new track. The Ovation was his sons first vehicle that he bought with his own money at 11. “That Ovation was great and gave us lots of awesome memories too!”

Jacob Sharp submitted his first ride of the season aboard his Polaris 800 Pro S Switchback.

OSM Crew, I just got an email from you and it looks like I may have another opportunity to score some more free stuff from your club. Apparently, there’s a first ride contest!

This pic of me and my buggy at my friend Joey’s farm just outside of Chatham, ON on November 22nd. In my 19 years of sledding I can’t ever remember a time when carving frost in sub ankle deep pow felt so damn good!

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Quinn Leeking testing out the Sno Scoot! Jan 3, 2021

Dear Tim, Next time take the shop wheels off the skis before faking your first ride.

Signed, No Shirt for you!

Tina from Revelstoke, BC., sent these photos in of her first ride.

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IT’S A GOOD DAY, TO HAVE A GOOD DAY! You know I’m a fan of this! Well Done Adam!

Less than perfect conditions have never stopped me from riding, because I know that anytime I am riding a snowmobile, it’s a good day. We are dealing with some light snow conditions this year, well in Central Minnesota

anyways, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get out there and have some fun!

As most winters are for me, 2021 has been no exception to keeping me busy! From riding, to Snocross racing, snowmobiling has brought me to

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numerous destinations, and the season has just begun!

Let’s start with some Snocross Racing!

Yes! We are super pumped to be back to racing, and Team LaVallee riders have been ripping out there on the Snocross

Breakfast ride with the family.

Track. With an early January start to the 2021 Season, the schedule is a little tighter, but the number of races has stayed the same.

Team LaVallee’s Polaris, Red Bull, Walker Evans Racings sleds have been ripping this year! Our crew has our sleds dialed and the riders; Kyle Pallin (Pro), Adam Peterson (Pro Lite), Ryley Bester (Pro Lite), and Andy Lieders (Pro Plus 30), results have been proving how awesome the new sleds are this season!

We’ve got a few races left to go, and the Points Championship Battles are heating up! Stay tuned to our social channels and snocross.com for all of the race updates! PS: Did you see that awesome heel-clicker of Adam Peterson (see photo)? You couldn’t wipe the smile off my face after he won his Pro Lite final and threw out that trick while going over the finish line! I couldn’t have done it better myself!

When we aren’t out on the Snocross National Tour, we’ve been able to sneak in some closeto-home riding! I’ve been able to take a couple of buddies out on the 2021 Polaris Sleds, and also take the family out for a rip or two as well. Even with minimal snow, we’ve still got smiles under our helmets, and pumped on the times we’ve been able to ride together.

One of the really cool riding opportunities that I’ve recently been on was a ride that was all for a great cause. Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research is a

Pumped to see Team LaVallee gelling with the new Polaris race sled.

We had a runaway sled... the trees slowed it down.

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Wait until I get the Truck Boss deck in the back and couples sleds on board!

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charity that has always been special to me, and this past Holiday Season (2020) I teamed up with Wings for Life to put on an exclusive “Ultimate Ride Day with Levi, presented by Polaris” – a ride that was available for anyone to bid on, to go on this special ride with me.

The best part? All of the money that was raised during the Wings for Life Holiday Auction went directly to spinal cord research (how awesome is that)! Alex and Ashley were the top bidders for this ride, and we had a blast!

We rode some local trails, ripped some sweet wheelies, and they got a tour of the LaVallee Compound. We rode out to see Paul Bunyan and got a picture with the legend. We ended out the night with dinner and watching Snocross. Huge “Thank-you” to Alex and Ashley, Polaris, and Wings of Life. It was an awesome ride for an even better cause!

Next Stop: Oregon! I had the honor of being the Keynote Speaker for the OSSA (Oregon State Snowmobile Association) 2021 Convention! It’s always a pinch-me-moment when I get asked to come and share My Story! I actually didn’t just get to come out and speak, I also got to ride! The riding out in Klamath Falls was awesome, the scenery and the terrain was beautiful!

Thank you to Kristen, Klamath Basin Snowdrifters, and everyone at OSSA! I had a blast with you all and hope to come again!

Well that’s all for now. Sleds loaded. Top Secret Test Session is coming up next . . . Hard to be top secret with that new ride from MTH (haha). If you see me give me a honk, I’ll honk back! I am excited to share with you what I’ve got going on next!

Until then, better get to livin’!

OSSA nailed their 2021 convention! It was an honor to come out and be the keynote speaker!

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Have you seen a crazy handlebar riser set-up on a snowmobile in your neck of the snow belt? If so, snap a few pics and send them to info@osmmag.com and if we print them you will find a new OSM t-shirt in your mailbox.

Being a tall girl, Amy likes her bars tall in the summer on her Sea-Doo Trixx Spark and on her sled in the winter. A shirt is on the way Amy!

Rob Irwin from Ontario submitted this photo of his risers pointed straight up on his REV XP 800. $10 says Rob rides standing up and doesn’t sit down all day.

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lawn ornaments The fever for Lawn Ornaments has never been stronger as your submissions keep filling up our inbox. From rusted and forgotten buggies behind the garage, to those purt-near-mint, center-of-the-lawn, almost modern rides just waiting for first snow, we want to see the lawn ornaments in your neck of the snowbelt. Snap a photo and send it in. If your photo is selected and published, you will receive a freshly screened OSM t-shirt. Email your pics to info@osmmag.com. Remember, curb appeal is nice…snowmobiles are better.

Morning Guys! Not sure if this old Safari LC belongs in lawn ornaments or should you start a new thing with, ‘What was old, is new again?’ Now check out how the colors on my sister-in-law Kelly Gerow’s new suit match up? - Shawn

Santa knows a dependable snowmobile when he sees one! Merry Christmas! - Sandra Schutz

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Hey OSM! Check out the conversion seat on this Polaris sitting in a field in the fishing community Jonesport, Maine.

- Larry Emerson

It’s not too often that you come across a find such as this.. a forgotten V-Max 500. You can tell that the owner had full intensions of using the V-Max again by the block of wood under the rear bumper to ensure the track doesn’t freeze or rot to the ground. And let’s note the use of matching tuck tape is second to none. It’s hardly noticeable on the windshield or seat.

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We were so stoked when we found out that a new 2021 Polaris 850 RMK Khaos 155” had been shipped, and was en-route to Idaho for long term test miles, so we can learn more and help describe new product details to our friends and viewers of On Snow Magazine and Snowmobiler

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TV. I was incredibly eager to get the newly improved Khaos up in the high elevation, to see what the hype was all about with their new QD2 belt drive and 2.75” x 3.5” x 155” Series 8 track.

The mountains near my hometown of Sandpoint, Idaho have been rather low on snow this year, but we have still managed to find the “honey holes” for superior off trail riding. Overall, I found that the new belt drive and track gave the sled more forward propulsion in all snow conditions.

I’ve ridden this combo in steep terrain, and it gets the job done every time, no matter if the snow is fluffy powder, no base, wet/heavy snow, or weird crust layers.

It pops up on top of the snow, grips and rips harder than any two-stroke mountain sled I’ve ever ridden. And I am HOOKED!

OVERALL, I FOUND THAT THE NEW BELT DRIVE AND TRACK GAVE THE SLED MORE FORWARD PROPULSION IN ALL SNOW CONDITIONS.

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The Series 8-155” is my favorite allaround track size due to the playful, light front end. I love how quick the shorter length can spin around during re-entries, jumps and tree riding. For those who need a little more traction, Polaris now offers a 163” and 165” in the RMK Khaos lineup.

The long tracked Khaos has been the most popular sled that locals are running in my area this year. They are playful, but provide enough flotation to boondock up the super steep slopes in the high country.

If you don’t care to jump, wheelie or do any small scale Caleb Kesterke stunts, and all you enjoy doing is climbing big mountains with the skis planted on the snow, I would recommend the Pro RMK. That is the sled to have if you want to be the Rocky Mountain King!

The Khaos comes with very adjustable Walker Evans Racing shock absorbers that are still proving to be some of the best factory shocks that dominate all types of terrain, from trail to mountain top.

High and low compression clickers really help you dial in your ride!

WHAT CHANGES WOULD I LIKE TO SEE There are a few things that I would like to see in the coming years on the RMK Khaos line-up, such as a tether cord, installed right at the factory for safety.

I’d also like to see a heated brake lever, throttle block and throttle cable. Storage is always a concern of mine, I’d like to have more on top and under the hood, with additional storage under seat. Another issue I seem to be having is the lack of provided tools. A basic tool kit would be nice. My last item that I would like to see in the RMK Khaos line-up is a factory 850-900cc turbo or supercharger, with factory warranty. That would be cool!

Polaris continues to push the mountain snowmobiling scene with the powerful, responsive 850cc Patriot engine, a rigid chassis that makes technical riding more effortless, and it pushes the scales at just over 400lbs. In my opinion, this makes the 2021 Polaris 850 RMK Khaos 155” an ideal snowmobile for a beginner or a pro.

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had the 146-inch LE version of this sled last year as a demo sled, which was a great transition to the 146-inch SE this year. Both these sleds cross each other’s paths in many ways, but one has more on-trail in mind and one is more offtrail. Last year’s LE had the shorter Cobra 1.6 lug track, Fox Zero QS3 shocks, and Stryke single keel ski. Compare that with the SE that has the deeper Challenger 2.0 lug track, still with the Fox Zero

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QS3 shocks, but with a wider Yamaha mountain ski.

Those small changes were enough to make this year’s demo SE sled much more capable off-trail. Add to that a crossover 40-inch ski stance on the SE, and you really have an off-trail focused SE. Don’t get me wrong, the LE could still hit the powder, but we were much happier in the deep snow on the SE. This was backed up in a lot of testing out in the mountains of

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GOTTA LOVE THE COLOR COMBO ON THIS SLED, BUT THAT’S NOT THE BEST PART. AFTER DIALING IN THE CENTER SHOCK A BIT, THIS SLED WAS MUCH EASIER TO STEER IN THE TRAILS, AND THE MASSIVE POWER WAS HARNESSED TO THE SNOW. THAT EXHILARATION WAS THE BEST PART. JASON KAWCZYNSKI - TEST RIDER

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Wyoming, hopping from trails to powder, to hard pack up on top of the ridgelines We were particularly impressed with the new Yamaha mountain ski which allows easy transitioning to side hilling, and gives good flotation. The ski also worked well, and was predictable on the trail. We would probably take this ski over the Stryke on the trail as well, it was that good. That being said, with the track speed and short 146-inch length, you could point those skis to the sky if need be, to wheelie up steep inclines, or to just have fun on only one ski at a time in mountain meadows.

The Challenger 2-inch lug was needed off-trail for sure, and it did it’s job well.

This is a great trail track too, and we were happy with its performance in lower snow.

We honestly did not have to put down the scratchers once, and the machine stayed cool and did not have egregious hyfax wear. Those are two things that many Yamaha 4-stroke owners complain about, but we saw the opposite. This track also has great bite and is pretty stiff through the lugs, which provides durability. All that said, we would have probably gone with a 2.25, or maybe even a 2.5-inch lug if this was our personal sled, just to add more powder churning capability.

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last year made these Yamaha sleds much more enjoyable to ride. The push-button reverse is great too, and easy to use. On our demo, we installed a slightly larger windshield for colder trail riding days, and other than the one or two times we had to get unstuck on a hill, we did not find the larger windshield to ever be an issue. Plus, the new larger shields are much more durable today than they were years ago, so believing that you’re gonna ruin a windshield every time a sled goes on its side, is not warranted. We will take warmth and comfort for one hundred dollars, every single time.

PARTING THOUGHTS We do not want to give up our Yamaha XTX-SE at the end of the year, and part ways. Even the more mountain-focused seat was comfortable and easy to move around on. Squirreling kids from sled to sled in the mountains, we realized the benefits of a bit bigger seat than the total mountain sled seats on many other machines.

For big power, tail-standing turbo ponies at any elevation, aggressive trail performance, all-around go anywhere capability, and the cornerstone of Yamaha sleds… engine reliability, we would highly recommend that the crossover folks to take a look at this 4-stroke turbo.

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e’ve got some extra time on this twin 2-stroker, and it has been all that we thought it was, since our first rides on it almost a year ago when it was introduced.

Here’s the report after our added mileage.

CONFIDENCE IS KEY In the world of crazy big horsepower, confidence is key. Confidence you can hit those bumps at pace, confidence you can clear that jump, confidence you can stay low and flat in the corners, stop on a dime, and confident that you can do all this, and not have the sled fall apart on you. The VR1 makes you a better rider, and that comes down to being confidence inspiring. Really, this is what anyone should be looking for in any snowmobile of any size, but as you ratchet up the mph and aggressiveness, the importance exponentially increases.

So let’s get to the good stuff - what we like about this pony! First off, the maneuverability is just awesome. Lively transfer and the 1.35-inch lug track give this sled more deep snow capability than you might think. It was also available with a 1.50-inch lug track that allows you to follow most anyone off-trail in the

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meadows and flatlands (and a 1.25 Iceripper was also avail.). Honestly though, the 15x129x1.35-inch Cobra track is the best all-around option here, and a track we’ve have grown to enjoy on many 129 and 137-inch long sleds. As a smaller rider, it is imperative that I can move easily into a forward/knee-out position in the corners, as well as stand comfortably without my knees constantly banging a corner of the plastics. This sled fit me extremely well, and our taller riders at the same time.

The Patriot 850 Cleanfire liquid cooled motor has some snort! In a short sled like this one (and the fact it is a high revving 2-stroke that will most of the time be ridden at sea level), you really get to feel all the horses in this one’s stable. You will never be last across a lake, or feel a lack of throttle response in any situation.

The throttle pull is easy and predictable, and clutching engages smoothly and on time to burp you over any little jumps and moguls you find in your adventures.

At a slight 467 pounds dry weight, you can really manipulate what you want the sled to do when it’s in your hands. We appreciate the Walker Evans Velocity shocks as well, and the coupled ProCC rear suspension soaks up the bumps at any speed, but is still

THE MANEUVERABILITY IS JUST AWESOME. LIVELY TRANSFER AND THE 1.35-INCH LUG TRACK GIVE THIS SLED MORE DEEP SNOW CAPABILITY THAN YOU MIGHT THINK.

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surprisingly supple, not like a snocross race sled. It is Polaris’ best trail skid to date, we believe. The sled is fairly warm too, not as much for our taller riders, but the air pocket is pretty good here, and I’ve certainly ridden big power sleds with thong-sized windshields that were MUCH colder. The Smartwarmers handlebar warming system helped the overall enjoyment of riding as well, and the storage behind the gauge was an interesting/cool idea.

If there was one thing we would have changed on this sled, it was the color options. This is easy enough to do and with all the wraps and other options

out there, kind of a non-issue. But we will say that with all the other options on this sled, like the super high tech 7S gauge with GPS, touchscreen, Ride-command… and the new Nightblade headlight… and lock & ride flex accessory system, well, maybe graphics can wait a year.

LAST GRASP We were grasping at straws to see who would get to ride this sled each time any of our riders had a chance,and we took it. That says something because although we all have our favorites, it’s not very often that one sled stands out this much to as many people who enjoy riding it. We are already looking forward to what the 2022 VR1 will be like!

BOARDS ONE FINAL THING WE APPRECIATED WERE THE WIDE AND CONTOURED RUNNING BOARDS ON THE MATRYX VR1. BOARDS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE, FROM CLEARING SNOW AND ICE OUT, TO BEING AT THE CORRECT ANGLE TO REDUCE FATIGUE. ALSO, BEING GRIPPY, NOT ONLY JUST WIDE BY YOUR BOOTS, AND ALSO ANGLED IN THE BACK CORRECTLY FOR EACH SLED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DIFFERENT BODY MOVEMENTS AND MANEUVERS. WE THOUGHT THESE PLATFORMS WERE SPOT ON!

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yself and several other of our test riders were already able to put hundreds of miles on our Yamaha Venom demo sled this year, and we even got a few of the youngsters out on it as well. Trying to pry it out of their little hands was the hard part, and at the end of the year, there will certainly be some teary eyes when the sled has to go back. It has been A LONG time since this type of inbetween, smaller sled has had this kind of positive impact on both kids, adults, and those new-to-the-sport.

SX VENOM GOES THE MILES Last we checked, we had well over 700 carefree miles on our Venom, and we can honestly say that those miles came without incident. That might not sound like a lot of miles, but remember, this is a 397cc 2-stroke, albeit a very modern

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batteryless, fuel-injected engine, with power-valve technology as well. We have had a multitude of riders try their throttle hand on the Venom, from the mountains of Wyoming, to the trails of the Midwest, to wide open lakes, and everywhere in between. You can literally hold this machine wide open for days, or easily crawl it through tight home-made trails on the farm.

After this many outings, we have come to enjoy the Stryke single keel ski and the adjustable stance very much. The wider 38-inch stance is great for the trail, and being able to narrow it up a bit really helped in teaching younger and smaller riders how to begin making powder carves in the deeper snow. This is NOT a mountain ski, and that’s not what we are saying, but the precision and predictability are there, and it’s one of the often overlooked things on a new sled. Yamaha did it right here.

A FULLY INDEPENDENT, DOUBLE WISHBONE FRONT END, AND DUAL SHOCK REAR SKID ARE TRULY FINE FOR RIDERS UP TO 200 POUNDS.

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If there was one thing we would change that really stood out for us, it was not having a front bumper. Getting unstuck, moving the sled around the trailer, and just the general safety/durability of having a true front bumper was something we thought was needed. But hey, I can pretty much guarantee that Yamaha will have an option for next year… or maybe have it standard! There is already a bumper for the utility version of this engine class, but my crystal ball for what’s coming next year is not always 100% correct.

Another point that was discussed at length pre-season was the price tag on this sled. I believe this to be a non-point anymore, as anyone who has tried to buy a used sled this year knows, is that you can’t even buy a 10-year old tired machine for what these were going for this year. If you were lucky enough to get a new Venom this year, you can probably sell it for more than you paid for it right now, during the season. Chalk it up to Covid, but I think folks’ attitudes on priceless times with their kids, have changed for the good, and it’s helping the snowmobile industry.

In addition to price point, the suspension was another point discussed early on that was calmed over during the first few rides. The hydraulic twin tube

shocks are just fine for this machine, and the 7.2-inches of front travel, combined with the 10.7-inches of rear travel are plenty for the riders that are the target market. A fully independent, double wishbone front end, and dual shock rear skid are truly fine for riders up to 200 pounds. Any more than that, and a larger rear spring could be discussed. We’re sure there are folks out there that are already trying higher-end shock and spring packages, and we are never opposed too trying them… but the sled can handle all the bumps that a 13-year old can throw at it.

WHY WE WOULD BUY IT? Simply put, this is an easy machine to learn more on, and fun to pilot, even for long-time riders. More importantly, with electric start, warm bars, predictable handling, and more full-size ergonomics, you can have kids with their learners permit, or more novice riders that will feel confident using the sled without constant oversight from an expert rider. That means a lot, and is worth a lot in the end. Maybe that’s why I/we, all NEED one!

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FXR has met our expectations on their new heated transfer glove. With a rechargeable lightweight battery lasting up to 5 hours built into the glove, FXR hit the nail on the head with these! The transfer glove is waterproof with a leather palm, warm fleece lining and a soft gauge index figure for wiping your goggles or visor. The heated transfer Glove has an easy button on the cuff for easy access to turn on. FXR has given this glove a 7 out of 10 warmth rating well the glove is not heating and a 9 out of 10 rating when the heating option is turned on. Coming in a slick black color option, this glove looks good and is very function-able. Check them out at Check out www.fxrracing.com.

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Some benefits of this oil, it lubricates at lower temperatures than other oils to help protect your engine while also keeping your engine lubricated at higher rpm’s while you’re riding. Also, it burns cleaner than other oils reducing smoke emissions, and has great wear protection. Schaeffer’s oil does a great job to reduce metal to metal contact saving you money in the long run. Being in the oil business since 1939, Schaeffer’s has been trusted to find the perfect velocity in their oil. www.schaefferoil.com

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FORWARD TO ANOTHER GREAT SEASON

First off, we would like to extend a welcome to each and every one of you to the Cor PowerSports series for the 20/21 season. Many of the racers and fans are already familiar with who we are, but we are excited to get to know the racers and fans from the USXC series, that we haven't met over the last twenty years that we've been involved in snowmobile racing.

Last season was challenging, not just for us as a series, but all of us in life; cancelling events, banquets, and so much more due to COVID, then in the midst of this to find out that we have acquired the USXC series. Change is always questionable, and for some can cause stress, but Andrea and I want to assure everyone that we have no intentions of coming in and

changing everything.

We are very appreciative of what Brian Nelson has done over the past 8 years with the USXC series, and after many meetings with the existing crew, we were excited to know that a majority of the USXC staff would continue on with the series for the 20/21 season.

With COVID, we have been working with sponsors, venues, and promoters to do all we can to ensure that we have a safe and successful season, which by the way will be our 10th season with Cor PowerSports!

The majority of the race schedule will remain the same as years past, except for the addition of two ski hill events in late spring, which have been very successful, as well as racer favorites with the Cor PowerSports Midwest Extreme series.

These two events will run the same MESC style format that we have done since 2015, with HillX and Hillclimb competition on Saturday, then Sunday will feature cross country.

When working through the schedule, our focus was to try and find a balance between race weekends, time off for recovery/repair, and

family. We also worked with an advisory board of crew, racers, parents, and promoters to set the classes, plus address any issues from the past. One major change for the upcoming season is the creation of a Pro Women and a Sport Women class as well. We're hoping this will help bring more women to the sport and grow this division.

I have tasked our media personnel to grow our presence on our YouTube channel, Facebook, & Instagram. As our world moves into a new direction with media, we as a series need to keep up and improve our exposure as well. We are also exploring other new opportunities for our fans to follow along online for our events, and hope to have some of those details announced this fall.

We want to thank racers, sponsors, and most of all the crew for all the support as we prepared for our biggest season yet. Without this support, we would not be able to successfully run these events, and for that we are extremely grateful.

Make sure to support those that support our sport, and we look forward to seeing you at the races!!

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To implement a first-class racing series like Cor PowerSports Race Series takes a lot of dedicated people all with a passion and a vision working towards the same end goal. A huge part of this dedicated family are the sponsors who generously support the sport. Through their support, we have a venue in which to participate, spectate, and work in one of the greatest forms of snowmobile racing in the world. Their loyalty and resources are the lifeblood of Cor PowerSports Racing, and for that reason we ask you show them the same level of support and to think of these companies and organizations first.

Carver Performance

The staff at Carver Performance are your shock and suspension experts, and they are Fox Specialists, but also work on KYB, Walker Evans, Ohlins, ACT and GYTR Shocks. Their knowledge and experience allows them to rebuild, repair and customize any brand of shocks. Carver Performance also carries new Fox Shocks, as well as parts for all major shock brands, which gives them the ability to turn customer rebuilds around within a week. Carver Performance’s staff includes both racers and joyriders, which allows them to better understand your style of riding, so they can provide a performance upgrade, and do what it takes to get you a fast and comfortable ride. Whether it's a Snowmobile, ATV, Side by Side, or Motorcycle, Carver Performance's mission includes the utmost commitment to its customers, the community, and to the sport of off-roading.

Arctic Cat

Perhaps the winningest brand of the past decade when it comes to cross-country snowmobile racing, Arctic Cat has chosen to dedicate a healthy chunk of its engineering and racing resources to success in this arena. The company has also been a loyal supporter of the sport since its resurgence in the early 2000s. Early in 2017 Arctic Cat was purchased

by Textron, a conglomerate that produces such things as Bell Helicopters, Cessna aircraft, EZ Go golf carts and many other major brands. For more information visit www.arcticcat.com.

Studboy

Established in 1989, Studboy manufactures snowmobile carbide studs, backer plates, carbide wear bars, and accessories. “STUD BOY”® products provide the safety and performance that gets the power to the ground while maintaining confidence in snowmobile control. Traction control products puts ease in knowing your snowmobile will respond the way you need it to, and “STUD BOY”® stud & wear bar products will provide this confidence! www.studboytraction. com Nelson International Nelson International is a family of international truck dealerships based in Minnesota and North Dakota. Nelson International features a large inventory of trucks and strives to ensure

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the customer leaves satisfied. Nelson International offers new and used trucks as well as leasing and rental options. Locations in Willmar MN, Fargo ND, East Grand forks MN, Bismarck ND and Dickenson ND. www.nelsonleasing.com Woody’s Woody’s traction has been at the forefront of snowmobile traction products since the 1960s. Woody’s is a loyal supporter of Cor PowerSports cross-country racing and is a major supplier of OEM traction products. Based in Hope, Michigan, Woody’s is the trademarked name of IEM’s private label traction devices.

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Fox Show In 1974, Bob Fox set out on a quest to redefine motocross suspension believing that there had to be a better solution. In 1976, Kent Howerton won the 500cc AMA Motocross National Championship on FOX AirShox and Marty Smith backed it up in 1977—FOX SHOX hasn’t looked back since and continue to rack up wins. Forty-plus years later, the belief that a better solution exists is alive and well. FOX Factory’s family of brands design and manufactures performance products for mountain bikes, side-by-side vehicles, on-road and off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, and motorcycles. www.ridefox.xom Bikeman Performance

Founded in 2004; Bikeman Performance Plus is dedicated to giving you the best performance possible! This is not just their job but their passion! From drag racing, Hillclimb, Snocross, Watercross, Freestyle to mountain riding they have done it all. Let Bikeman Performance unleash the potential of your snowmobile or UTV that much better! www.bikemanperformance.com C&A Pro Skis

C&A Pro Skis are the choice of top racers, free riders and trail riders worldwide. C&A Pro Skis have been proven to work better than any other ski on the market.

With a full lineup of skis to match any riding style, C&A Pro is the best choice for whatever riding you have planned. They are the No. 1 choice of Cor PowerSports racers. www.caproskis.net

Polaris

Polaris is a diverse company with a product portfolio that includes Indian Motorcycle, the Slingshot, RZR and military vehicles. But the company is rooted in snowmobiles and takes cross-country racing seriously. On any given weekend, its engineers can be found participating at Cor PowerSports races in the pits and on the track, learning how to make Polaris consumer snowmobiles better. www.polaris.com

FXR

FXR continues to lead the snowmobile industry in garment design both on and off the racetrack, and is a great sponsor of the Cor PowerSports. FXR offers hundreds of different styles and colors of jackets and pants for men, women and children, making sure that there is something that meets everyone needs.

Fly Racing

Established in 1998, FLY Racing is one of the fastest growing off road motorcycle riding apparel and hard part brands in the powersports industry. FLY Racing develops quality products for the competitive North American market and is distributed worldwide in 40+ countries. In the United States, FLY Racing products are distributed exclusively by Western Power Sports (WPS). www.flyracing.com Ski-Doo

Recognized as the “inventor” of the modern snowmobile, J. Armand Bombardier founded SkiDoo in 1942. Shortly after he hit the snow with is newest invention which he dubbed the “Ski-Doo.” Today, Ski-Doo is the market leader in snowmobiles and watercraft. It also builds Can-Am off road vehicles and the Can-Am Spyder. www.skidoo.com Yamaha Generators

One of the world’s largest and most innovative motorsports companies, Yamaha is known for its innovative and industry-leading engine development and construction.

Yamaha’s lineup of quiet and fuel-efficient generators are available in virtually every power level. Yamaha Generators are the official generator of Cor PowerSports racing. www.yamahamotorsports.com Fowler Parts Service

Fowler Electric (which is still their corporate name) was founded around 1900 but didn’t get into the snowmobile business until 1968, when Fowler became a distributor for 2 cycle engines such as JLO, Sachs, Kohler, and Hirth. They supplied dealers and repair shops with engine repair parts for 168 different brands of snowmobiles and in 1970, they added aftermarket snowmobile parts. Starting in 1998, ATV parts steadily added as ATV popularity increased. Today, Fowler Parts Service continues to be a supplier to repair shops and dealers of Snowmobiles, ATV's, Lawn Mowers, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Small Gas Engines. Featuring a wide variety of products with over 60 brands and thousands of aftermarket parts. www. fowlerpartsservice.com Caliber

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VENUES LAKEWOOD’S RESORT 100 JANUARY 9-10, 2021 Cable, WI

Lakewood’s Resort in Cable, WI is no stranger to the Cor PowerSports Race Series, this northern WI facility has hosted numerous events in the past for the series and the course on Lake Namakagon.

Cable, WI has hosted Cor PowerSports races since 2011 and a few years ago the event moved over to Lakewood's Resort. With multiple lodging options, restaurant, and bar on site this is a perfect venue for hosting premier events like the national cross country race series. This will be a two-day lake race, longest straightaway is 3/4 mile and course length will be approximately 10 miles in length.

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JANUARY 23-24, 2021 Okoboji, IA

New to not just the Cor PowerSports Race Series but cross-country racing is Okoboji, this northern IA town is a top tourist location in the summer and now for the winter will be one of the elite events on the series. The entire course will be run on East Okoboji Lake in front of Parks Marina. ALL pit parking will be on the Parks Marina property, you will need to bring a dolly to move your sled onto the lake. The entire Okoboji community is excited to bring our tour to their community, within just a few miles from the race location are numerous hotels and restaurants. This will be a two-day lake race, longest straightaway is 3/4 mile and course length will be approximately 10 miles in length. Parks Marina has put $10,000 up for purse for the pro classes, Pro Factory 600 and Pro Open both will have a guaranteed $5,000 purse! Both Pro classes will run a two-lap qualifier race in the morning to set the race order for the heads up 150-mile final for $5,000

TURTLE RIVER ROUGH RIDERS 100 JANUARY 30, 2021 Manvil, ND

Located just north of Grand Forks, Manvel, North Dakota will play host to the one-day event, the Turtle River Rough Riders 100. Cor Powersports would like to give a very special thank you to the Turtle River Rough Rider snowmobile club for supporting the only event of the tour in North Dakota. Racers can expect this to be a tough, cross-country race that will be exciting for both the race teams and fans.

GOODRIDGE/GRYGLA I-500 FEBRUARY 13-14, 2021 Goodridge, MN

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On every terrain racer’s bucket list: The I-500 is an iconic race that even trail riders often dream of completing. Sled reliability and durability has to do a lot with this race as the high speeds for 500 miles can put a lifetime of wear on any snowmobile. For 95% of all entrants it’s about finishing the race not just winning it. Especially in the earlier years of the I-5 when race sleds were separated from a really good consumer trail sled with some reinforcements and shock packages. The I-500 is the only race over 500 miles that racers are not racing as a team of multiple sleds or a few racers sharing the workload on one sled. The original I-500 three-day race had racers start in Winnipeg, Manitoba and finishing in St. Paul, Minnesota. It has gone through a few changes over the years, but it is still a race that is demanding forcing racers to stay focused as the miles roll down to the days end.

Today’s version of the I-500 is the Goodridge-Grygla 500, which takes place over two days covering 500 miles filled with the same treacherously rough ditches, deep holes, rivers, woods and fields.

The 500 continues to thrive in huge part to the support of former racers, club members, and enthusiasts from the Goodridge and Grygla area.

THE HEARTLAND 200 JANUARY 27-28, 2021 Park Rapids, MN

The Heartland 200 racecourse is usually 120 miles full of wooded trails and ditches making it one of the most technical courses in the series. It takes intensive concentration to run at speed for 250 miles on a course like this and offers no room for error. Racers that come from areas with woods riding seem to excel on this particular course. Racers of all ages and skill levels will be competing with classes from Juniors to Pro Stock to Vintage classes. The Heartland 200 in Park Rapids is one of the most unique venues that has the ability to run in woods or on the lake. The primary course is in the woods, however if conditions do not allow for a terrain event the lake course is the fallback option.

NAYTAHWAUSH NIGHT RIDERS SNODEO MARCH 6-7, 2021 Naytahwaush, MN

The Naytahwaush Night Riders 100 event has been a big hit on the series for many years. The course will not be plowed, racers can expect the course to get exceptional rough making suspension setups the key to their success.

MESC BIG POWDERHORN MARCH 27-28, 2021 Bessemer, MI

Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort will be hosting what is sure to be one of the best stops of the Cor Powersports Snowmobile Race Series. Spectators will have some of the best seats of the entire series and racers can expect the course to have substantial lake effect snow due to the location in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Saturday’s race schedule will have hillclimb and hillcross racing, while the Sunday schedule will be focused on cross-country racing which will utilize the entire facility.Both the hillclimb and hillcross course will start at the base of the resort and race to the top of the hill. While the crosscountry course will have a large section at base of hill in full view of spectators before they embark on a tough course throughout the Big Powderhorn property. Course routing will utilize as much of the Big Powderhorn Resort possible. Racers can expect the course to be in the 3-5 mile range.

MESC GIANTS RIDGE APRIL 10-11, 2021 Biwabik, MN

Giants Ridge Resort will be hosting the Cor Powersports series on April 10 & 11, Saturday will feature both hillclimb and hillcross racing and Sunday will feature cross-country racing utilizing the entire facility (snow permitting). Both the hillclimb and hillcross course will start at the base of the resort and race to the top of the hill. The cross-country course will have a large section at base of hill in full view of spectators before they take on the rest of the course throughout the Giants Ridge Resort property. Course routing will utilize as much of the resort as possible, racer can expect the racecourse to be in the 3-5 mile range.

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2020 Pro Stock Champ Eagle River native, Zach Herfindahl showed no signs of slowing down in 2020 by claiming his sixth USXC Pro Stock points championship. His passion for cross country racing is still stronger than ever. Things looked a little different for Arctic Cat riders this past season, with them riding a race sled that was two years old. Herfindahl also switched from Christian Brothers Racing (now only having racers in snocross) to Factory Arctic’s team. These changes, plus a shortened race schedule due to Covid-19, didn’t stop Herfindahl from claiming another championship.

Why Cross country over other disciplines?

Cross country has always been my choice of disciplines when it comes to sled racing or even dirt bike racing. I have always been a guy that likes to race for a couple hours at a time, rather than the hurry up and wait style of say, Snocross and Motocross. XC racing is filled with amazing families, people and companies, and continues to be, in my opinion, the best way for manufacturers to evolve their consumer sleds for the general public riders.

Whats something about cross county that would surprise someone who has never raced xc or been around it?

Honestly, just the atmosphere speaks for XC racing, it has always stayed true to the roots of snowmobile racing. You have everyone from friends and families to Factory programs, and at the end of the day, as a newcomer you could walk into any trailer on any level and get the help and knowledge you ask for, while also making friends. And the racing never disappoints, every weekend it’s new terrain, and new types of racing

that challenge even the top teams in our sport. That's what keeps me coming back, it's a great place to compete on a sled.

How does your winter look, living in Eagle River WI., and having the Arctic Cat race shop in Thief River Falls MN., and most of the race schedule in Northern MN.?

Lots of miles on the truck, ha! I actually move to northern Minnesota for a better part of the winter. Hector and I have been lucky enough to stay with Corey at his house, and the three of us go to work everyday together all winter. I do try and sneak home as much as I can... the riding in Eagle River is so much fun, and being away, I don't get to ride like I used to, so I run back home and ride for a few days and help at the family business.

a different race shop. Our years with CBR were such a blessing, and I can’t thank the Christians enough for helping us accomplish some pretty awesome things on snowmobiles. I think we are all happy keeping Team Arctic on top; Arctic Cat has been amazing to me.

What was your favorite course from 2020? Where did you feel most confident on your machine?

Warroad! I have always loved the course and how rough Warroad gets, year after year, that is my favorite race. When it comes to terrain and ditches, we

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have our Cats so dialed in, I can just go out there and run as hard as possible, very confidently.

How does it feel to have three I-500 wins, with two being back to back?

Indescribable, I am so thankful for every 500 win, but I think we have a few more in the tank! I'd love to chase down Dyrdahls record, but that will be no easy task!

Are there any races on the schedule that are still on your bucket list to win?

As a team, I just want to keep winning races, and I want to keep Arctic Cat at the top of the game. Arctic Cat means more to me than most will understand, and to keep green on top is very important to me. There are a few records I have my eye on, and they both happen to be with Bryan Drydahl, most Pine lake victories and most I-500 wins. We just have to keep working hard for those. He set the bar high.

What are you most excited about in the upcoming 20/21 season?

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competition is always great, and I can't help but have fun racing all these guys.

What are your goals for 20/21?

We just have to keep winning, that's always our goal.

Arctic Cat has a new race sled this year, unlike last. What are your thoughts on having a new machine this year?

Last year was interesting so to speak, and I thought it was a testament to our Arctic Cat equipment to accomplish what we did, on two year old sleds. I will say I still believe our ZR’s are the best handling sleds on the market. That being said, I think we have a good package coming out for this season, and I can't wait to unbox some new equipment and dial it in for the first race of the season.

Where is your favorite place in the world to ride?

Home, you just can’t beat a good ride at home with the family, my Fiancee Claire, and our close friends. There's an ex racer or two in that group, so the rides always get interesting at some point. It's not your average friends and family ride.

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idlife crisis. That is what David told us when asked how he got started racing. However, 19-year-old David Brown wasn’t talking about his midlife crisis. Rather, he was referring to his father. He said his dad decided to have a midlife crisis and start cross-country snowmobile racing at age 48.

David was nine years old when his dad, Brian, had this “midlife crisis”. Brian’s first race was the Grand Cities 100 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Out of his two sons, David seemed to be the only one interested in racing at the time, so Brian brought him with to race 120s. He ended up winning the class and it’s safe to say he’s been hooked ever since.

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avid was nine years old when his dad, Brian, had this “midlife crisis”. Brian’s first race was the Grand Cities 100 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Out of his two sons, David seemed to be the only one interested in racing at the time, so Brian brought him along to race 120s. He ended up winning the class, and it’s safe to say he’s been hooked ever since.

Prior to the start of his racing career, David had a Kitty Cat when he was 3-years old. “I’ve ridden an Arctic Cat my entire life. My dad had a big influence on the brand [Arctic Cat] we rode in the early years. He really liked the technology on the Cats when he started shopping for his first sled. After that, we started working with Mike Kloety and the Arctic Cat race program. They have been very nice to us, so we have stuck with them ever since.”

The Brown family raced both snocross and cross-country disciplines when they first started. They would race the ERX Grassroots Snocross series on Thursday nights, completely switch setups Friday night, and then drive late Friday night into Saturday morning to make it to a crosscountry event for the weekend. “It got to be too stressful, time consuming, and expensive for my dad who was the main team mechanic at the time, getting my brother’s [Paul] snowmobiles and my sled

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ready for the Junior classes, along with his own sled to race the 50+ class,” David explained. “So we decided as a family that we liked cross-country more because of the longer races . . . and the racing community made it a lot more enjoyable than snocross.”

In high school, David played baseball up until his junior year. “I decided to race snowmobiles in the winter because snowmobiling has always been a passion of mine, and hitting road approaches at 80+ mph sounded like more fun than shooting a three pointer.”

In 2018, David won the Semi Pro Championship and finished as the Runner-Up in 2019 season points. In 2020, David decided to move up to the Pro classes. Considering his success in the Semi Pro class the past two years, combined with the advantages of racing out of the same trailer as Zach Herfindahl, and knowing that he had some of the best equipment and people backing him up, he knew he was ready to run with the big dogs. David’s goals for his rookie year in the Pro class were to finish top five in season points in both pro classes, and earn a couple podiums.

Brown achieved both of those goals with a win

at Naytahwaush in the Pro Open class, and a couple other podiums in that class.

Brown also finished fifth in Pro Stock points and second in Pro Open points.

When David was asked how he likes racing for Factory Arctic Cat, he simply replied “I love it. Racing out of the factory Team Arctic trailer has always been a dream of mine, and I’m super grateful for the opportunity to have the best team and equipment behind me. The amount of time Hector, Corey, and Zach put in every week and all fall/winter, working on snowmobiles while I’m at school is insane. Then every race weekend the entire team does everything they can to support me and Zach, to put our ZR 6000’s on top of the podium.”

Racing doesn’t always go as planned, especially in cross-country. You have to expect the unexpected. We

asked David what motivates him to go back racing after a particularly bad weekend. His answer was simple: the opportunity for redemption. “I line up every weekend and try to put whatever happened the prior weekend behind me, and focus on the race that day. A lot of hard work by the team goes into every race, so if I crash or have a bad weekend, I try to learn from it and make it up to the team on the next race.”

The Brown family is from Hanover, Minnesota. Most of the USXC events are held in northwestern Minnesota, so the Browns spend hours on the road, in order to compete at the races. David explained, “The chance to line up against the best XC racers in North America, battle for the top positions, and then go back to the pits after the races to have a laugh with everyone you just raced against makes it worth it.”

Brown has a lot of inspirations in the racing world, but if he had to name a few, they would be Brian Dick, Ryan Simons, and DJ Ekre. He grew up watching them race, and was always amazed at how fast they were able to go through some of the roughest terrain. David continued on, “I also look up to Zach a lot, and try to learn as much from him as I can when he’s giving me advice on setups, riding tips, or even him joking about how bad my lines are through sections. Roger Skime and his love for snowmobiles is also a huge inspiration to me, and it is always a highlight of my weekend having Roger come and congratulate me after finishing a race.”

Outside of racing, David likes to trail ride and ice fish in the winter, and wake surf and mountain bike in the summer. He also likes spending time with friends in his free time.

In the future, David plans to find a career in the motorsports industry.

He is currently a freshman at UND in Grand Forks, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. “Someday I think it would be cool to work at Arctic Cat as an engineer, and take what I have learned from racing and apply that to designing and developing parts to

help make the snowmobiles better than they already are.” David told OSM. For the upcoming 2021 season, David really hopes to pick up his first win in the Pro Stock class. Last season, David won his first Pro Open race in his rookie season, and finished second in Pro Open points, so it would seem it’s just a matter of time before he checks this goal off his list. He also is striving to finish top three in season points standings in both Pro Stock and Pro Open. His last goal for the season is a podium finish in the Goodridge/Grygla I-500 (he finished fifth last season).

To say David Brown is an up-andcoming star in the cross-country world might be an understatement. Based on what we’ve seen from him so far, and working with a mentor like Herfindahl, there’s no telling what Brown could accomplish as a top-level racer. Keep your eye on him this season as he takes on his second year in the Pro classes on the cross-country circuit.

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he deep passion for cross-country racing all started when Jesse Hallstrom’s parents bought him an Arctic Cat ZR 120, back in 2010 when he was only four-years-old. Jesse’s father, Snowmobile Hall of Fame member Joey Hallstrom, took him and his sister Gabby to a race at a K.C. Pro West event in their hometown of Thief River Falls, Minnesota. He was hooked.

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esse’s father Joey has deep roots in cross-country that go back to his racing career in the 1980s, which culminated with him being named Arctic Cat’s race manager in 1987. He is known for making Arctic Cat’s venerable race program what it is today. The same fire that burned in his father can be seen in Jesse’s passion for cross-country racing. He enjoys how much seat time a racer gets in cross country racing compared to some other snowmobile racing disciplines. Jesse really appreciates the entire experience of going to the track on any given race weekend and hanging out with his family, and enjoying the company of all the other racing families he has gotten to know during his years competing. As Jesse puts it, “It’s a Blast!”

One of Jesse’s biggest inspirations in the racing world is six-time USXC champion, Zach Herfindahl. Hallstrom looks up to Zach and admires his smooth riding style, and relates to his love and dedication to the cross country racing discipline. “I also get fired up listening to the race stories about Brian Nelson, Kirk Hibbert, and Brad Pake,” Hallstrom recalls. Another figure that inspires Jesse is none other than Arctic Cat legend,

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Roger Skime. “Roger always comes and gives you a hug, before and after the races,” says Jesse.

Hallstrom raised the bar last season in the Junior 14-17 class by winning the championship at just 13- years-old. He was also close to winning the Expert 600 Limited class championship, but just fell short. Jesse tells us, “It always feels good to win a championship, especially against my fellow racers that are very good competitors and are my friends.”

Hallstrom’s favorite event of the 2019/20 season was the Park Rapids race. However, it wasn’t because of his results. His dad had informed him it was a tough race, and had advised Jesse about how much concentration was required, especially the twisting and winding miles of woods trails. “The snow conditions were awesome, and the combination of woods and ditch running was great. I had a good lead after day one, and looked just as good on day two until eight miles from the finish, my drive clutch blew up. Bummer finish to an awesome race,” Hallstrom told OSM. This type of finish would be at the bottom of

most 13-yearolds' list of favorites, but not Jesse. He didn’t look at the result, but rather looked at the weekend as a whole, and the personal victories he achieved. It motivated him even more to come back the next weekend, and try harder to do better and make up for it.

In the off season, Jesse bought a dirt bike with some of his race winnings, and competed in some of the DMC motocross Series races in Brooks, MN. As for the 2021 racing season, Jesse plans to make the step up to the Sport 600 class at 14-years-old. His goal for the 2021 season is to win the G-G I-500, and hopefully another class championship.

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Dustin Dohrn 2020 Semi Pro and Imp. Champ For those that don’t know, how did you get started in racing?

My family raced Snocross in the early 2000s. In 2010, my brother and I decided to try out cross country since it seemed like closer to our riding style.

How does it feel winning both the Semi-Pro championships?

It feels great to win both championships.

This has been my goal since I joined the class.

What classes will you be competing in the 20/21 season?

Pro stock and possibly Pro Open What are you goals for the 20/21 season?

Enter the Pro class and get into the top 5 a few times.

Which course was your favorite from last season and why?

Goodridge/Grygla I-500. The I-500 has always been my favorite race. I think it’s the truest cross country race of our season. The race has a little bit of everything; ditches, woods, trails, fields and river running.

What do you spend your time doing in the off season?

I work for an excavating company in the off season. Besides that, I like to hunt, fish, ride dirtbike and streetbike

What is your five-year racing plan?

I would like to work my way up in the Pro class and win an I-500.

Who is your biggest inspiration in the racing world and why?

My Dad. It all started when my Dad raced the I-500 in 1994. He always talked about his experience when my brother and I were kids. I think that is what got us into cross country in the first place.

He has been at almost every race since I started, and he's supported all my racing decisions over the years

Who was your biggest competition in the Semi-Pro class last season?

I think the whole class was a challenge.

With 6 different winners and 16 different podium finishers between the two classes, I think a lot of guys had a chance every race weekend.

Ice or ditch?

Ditch

Why cross country over other disciplines? Why cross country over other disciplines?

Cross country is more about my riding style. I grew up riding ditches, fields and woods, similar to what you see in most cross country events.

What is the biggest challenge of cross county racing?

I think the biggest challenge is how much a course can change between laps.

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JUSTIN TATE Tate might be the fastest man over forty in the ditch. Multiple wins in the rough stuff since joining the circuit even before USXC’s inception, this former snocross pro is always in the hunt for wins at the terrain races.

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FOREST LAKE, MN

#28

MAURER MESC regular, Maurer is known for his prowess on the ski hill events and should be looked at as a contender for top tens later in the season.

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RYAN TROUT The 2017 Semi-Pro champion is back from a twoyear hiatus and ready to contend for wins just as he did in his rookie year in 2018. Trout has been known to be fast in any terrain, so be on the lookout for him in the top ten all year.

POLARIS

METISKOW ALBERTA, CANADA

ARCTIC CAT

EAGLE RIVER, WI.

HERFINDAHL Now a six time and defending Pro Stock champ, Herfindahl shows no signs of slowing down. Being fast in not only the ditch but on ice as well makes him one of the most consistent and best xc racers of all time.

#111

ANDY MICHELS Long time Cor Powersports competitor, Michels knows how to get the job done in xc, hill-x, and hill climb. Be on the lookout for his illuminated hand guards on the track.

SKI DOO

TRENT

#312

ZACH

HUGO, MN

FARGO, ND BEMIDJI, MN

POLARIS ARCTIC CAT

#121

CHRISTENSEN Christensen is one of the most experienced racers on the roster in cross country racing world. The Alberta natives dedication to xc racing shows in his results by winning the Pro Stock points championship in 2018 and being in a tight battle with Herfindahl for points in the past few years.

#117

ANDY WENZLAFF Wenzlaff has found the winner’s circle multiple times over the past few years in the Pro class on the Cor Powersports circuit, and is no stranger to the podium in USXC competition either when the racing hits the ice.

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LIAN After a dominating performance at the ice races in 2020 Lian proved he was a force to be recon with on the lake. In 2019/2020, Lian took home wins at both Pine Lake and Naytahwaush in the Pro Stock class.

FEIL After winning a few Sport 600 championships, Feil made the bold move of bypassing the Semi-Pro class and jumping right into the Pro ranks the following season. He can be found in the hunt for top fives in the lake races if history is any indicator of success.

#10

AARON

STEVENS POINT, WI

CHAD

ARCTIC CAT

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN

#99

MATTHEW

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ERDMAN The 2007 I-500 (xc) champion and 2017 runner-up is one of the most experienced riders in the field.

Make no mistake about his versatility, Erdman has been known to utilize a four stroke on the ice on occasion to get the job done as well.

#552

ARCTIC CAT

ROSS

ARCTIC CAT

MOORHEAD, MN

#311

BUNKE Now a three time and defending Soo I-500 champ, Taylor is always one to watch at the ice races on the USXC schedule. That being said, never count out the 14 sled in the ditch as he put out some podiums in Pro Stock in recent seasons.

COLFLAX, WI

BROWN A rookie to the pro classes last season, Brown has already shown success early in both classes. David earned his first pro win last season after taking home the win in the Pro Open class at Naytahwaush. He finished third in pro open points and fifth in pro stock points in 2020.

#14

TAYLOR

STAPLE, MN

DAVID

ARCTIC CAT

HANOVER, MN

#17

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REVERING After winning a Semi-Pro Points championship (USXC) in 2018, Dan moved up to the Pro Stock and Open classes last season. He showed speed on both ice and ditch last season and claimed a couple top fives.

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WES SELBY The 15 machine has always been one to watch both in the ditch and on ice. Wes is always a contender for a podium position and definitely one to watch in the Pro Open class on ice! Selby won the Pro Open final at Pine Lake Last season in a dominating fashion.

DOHRN

#231

BENJAMIN LANGAAS This former Semi-Pro (2014) and Expert 85 (2013) points and I-500 (xc) champion has the ability to win races. Ben is no stranger to the winner’s circle in the pro ranks either, winning the Pro Open Park Rapids lake race in 2018.

ARCTIC CAT

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN

With a Semi-Pro points championship under his belt (last season), Dustin is ready to line up with his brother and take on the challenge of the Pro Stock class in 2020/2021 as a rookie.

SKI DOO

ELGIN, MN

DUSTIN

FERGUS FALLS, MN

SKI-DOO

ZUMBRO FALLS, MN

KALLOCK Timmy, the younger brother of long time xc pro Cody Kallock, has a resume full of wins in the Semi-Pro class over the years and is ready to tackle the challenge of the Pro class. Look for the 48K to go fast and take chances.

#29

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CHARLIE REVERING After earning a third place in Semi Pro points in 2018 (USXC) he moved up to the Pro classes along side his brother Dan. Charlie was fun to watch last season, always battling with someone!

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DAN

POLARIS

FERGUS FALLS, MN

#101

TIMMY

ARCTIC CAT

HETTEEN Unlike most racer who start in the junior classes, Alex didn’t start racing until he got a college degree. Picking up on the racing thing quickly, he is always one to watch on the ice earning a win at Pine Lake in 2018.

#48K

ARCTIC CAT

ALEX

POLARIS

ROSEAU, MN

#154

DOHRN Always one to execute a perfect no-footer for the photographers, Dillan, the 2012 Semi-Pro class champion (check year), has been a staple inside the top ten in the pro ranks the last few seasons, loves the rough courses, and is not afraid to send it.

OSLO, MN

CHRISTIAN One of the top green machines in the ISOC series, Christian decided to sign up for xc again after several years of only racing snocross. Christian is a former ISOC semi pro champ and 2011 Pro rookie of the year.

#5

DILLIAN

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN

LOGAN

ARCTIC CAT

FERTILE, MN

#43

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