ISOC Racing’s AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series today announced that Rio Tinto Stadium, one of Utah’s world‐class sports and entertainment venues, will host the Western Nationals on Saturday, January 9, 2010. The first‐time event is one of nine Nationals on the 2009‐2010 schedule and the only one west of the Mississippi.

“Utah continues to grow into one of the premier action sports destinations in the world,” Governor Gary R. Herbert said. “The addition of Snocross to the list of events hosted in Utah, which already includes the Summer and Winter Dew Tours, Supercross, Red Bull Air Race and Red Bull Rampage, solidifies our state’s image as the place for action sports.”

 The day‐long, open‐air event culminates with the Main Event, starting at 7:00 p.m. MT. The Main Event will feature the Pro and Semi‐Pro racing, freestyle shows and other finals from the day’s qualifying racing. Tickets, pre‐sale details and other event information will be posted online at www.RioTintoStadium.com as it becomes available.

 “For a number of reasons, picking Utah to run an ACSS National at Rio Tinto Stadium is an event our entire industry is excited about,” said ISOC CEO John Daniels. “The combination of the world‐class venue, the avid Utah sports market and the opportunity to push our series out West, where there is a huge Snocross following all combine to form the foundation for what we hope to make into an outstanding annual event.”

 The Western National at Rio Tinto Stadium will be the third National of the season. The first two events are the AMSOIL Duluth National in Duluth, MN and the Milwaukee Mile National in Milwaukee, WI. The versatile dimensions of Rio Tinto Stadium, which has hosted major concerts, international and MLS soccer games as well as a dirt show during its first year of operation, allow it to become the first stadium of its type to host a Snocross race.

 While the main attraction will be professional snocross racers and freestyle athletes from across the country, regional race participants will be able to experience racing at a National event for the first time. Prior to the 7:00 p.m. MT Main Event on Saturday night, amateur racers from ISOC Racing affiliate circuits MWR and XMR will compete in various classes from beginner racers to highly competitive regional classes.

For more info check out www.isocracing.com.

The new film from Giles and Sebastian:

THC 8 SMOKE AND MIRRORS TRAILER from Cory Davis on Vimeo.

Levi posted this on Facebook, Oct 22

Hey Every one! not much going on other then training and I am in the process of Over hauling my freestyle Set up at my compound. Its going to Be sweet!

www.launchin-levi.com

One of New England’s most talented rising stars in snowmobile racing is overflowing with enthusiasm as the 2009-10 season draws near. Trevor Bouchard, of Derry, New Hampshire, will go after the Semi-Pro division
championship on the Rock Maple Racing (RMR) snocross series. After riding Ski-doo sleds the past six years, Bouchard will pilot the newly-refined Arctic Cat Sno Pro 600 race sled for 2009-10.
Bouchard, 20, started his snocross career back in 2001 in the Junior Novice class. He worked his way up through the ranks, earning all four Sport division championships in 2006. For the past two seasons, he has been a part of the powerhouse D&Z operation, owned by Dana White, of Campton, New Hampshire. While he greatly appreciated that
incredible opportunity, he is also anxious to go racing with his family again.
“I’m really looking forward to getting back out on the tour with my Dad again,” Bouchard said. “He put a lot of effort into my career when we first started, and is ready to give it another shot. Sharing the challenge of learning a new sled with him will be great, and we hope to put Arctic Cat back where it belongs on the Rock Maple podium.”
For more info on Trevor check out www.teambouchardracing.com

Nathan Titus posted this on facebook, October 21:

“I just hooked up with Strege to race Cross-Country for YAMAHA in the USCC racing series! Ha, nothin like takin 8 years off and trying again.”

The USCC will be kicking off the 2009-2010 race season with the USCC Race School. This will be a great opportunity for racers and crew members to get all the information they need for the upcoming season from USCC officials, factory personnel and vendors.

In addition to the USCC specific information, race school attendees will also get a chance to meet with Race Department and/or Engineering personnel from each manufacturer to get the very latest setup and race tips for your race sled. A variety of vendors will be on hand with their latest products and other items to get you ready for the race season.

The cost for the school, including lunch, is $35.00 per person if paid prior to November 14th. A very limited number of spots will be available for those who don’t pre-register, however the cost will increase to $50.00. There is a block of rooms reserved under “USCC” for this event. The room rate is $89.95 per night. Hope to see you there!
WHAT: U.S.C.C. RACE SCHOOL
WHEN: Saturday, November 21st 9:30 am-3:00 pm
WHERE: AmericInn, Mounds View, MN

Race School Application:

http://www.usccracing.com/news_2010/USCC_RACE_SCHOOL_REGISTRATION%20FORM.pdf

AMSOIL extends Primary sponsorship with Scheuring Speed Sports

Scheuring Speed Sports is proud to announce that it has reached a contract extension with its longtime title sponsor AMSOIL, Inc. The agreement will continue the 13-year partnership through the 2012-2013 snocross season.

“This is one of the best and longest relationships in all forms of motorsports.” said team owner Steve Scheuring. “AMSOIL signed with as our primary sponsor since 1997 and together we have experienced exceptional success, both on and off the track.”

For the upcoming 2009-2010 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series the AMSOIL/Makita/U.S. Air Force team has retooled its championship formula by adding new riders Robbie Malinoski and Andrew Johnstad. Malinoski brings a pro championship resume to the Aurora, Minn.-based team, having won both a Pro Stock and Pro Open championship. Johnstad is just two seasons removed from winning both the Semi-Pro Stock and Semi-Pro Open championships.

“Our commitment to snowmobile racing begins with Scheuring Speed Sports,” said AMSOIL Race Program Manager Jeremy Meyer. “Since 1997, Steve and his team have delivered dedication and direction to AMSOIL and our race program. With the new additions to his program, all of us at AMSOIL are excited about what the future holds.”

The 2009-2010 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series begins Thanksgiving weekend with the AMSOIL Duluth National at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minn.

For more information about Scheuring Speed Sports, go to www.scheuring-speedsports.com.

Cory Davis

Team Arctic racer, Slednecks freestyle guy and sledracer.com friend Cory Davis has launched a new Web site.

Cory’s new site has pretty much everything you need to know about No. 160 inlcuding sponsors, photos, contact info and tons of other stuff. There’s a schedule of events where you can go see Cory ride and his resume has a list of stuff he’s done already so you can watch the old stuff.

And the cool thing is Cory has an iPhone and updates it regularly so if it’s happening to Cory Davis chances are its up on the site. Check it out: http://www.cory-davis.com/

Thief River Falls, Minn. (October 15, 2009) – Team Arctic racers will head into battle this upcoming 2009-2010 race season piloting an improved and more potent array of race sleds, including the Sno Pro 600, Sno Pro 500 and M8 HCR hillclimber.

Sno Pro 600: The Champ Returns More Race-Ready

Leading the charge is an updated, race-only Sno Pro 600 that builds upon its place atop snocross and cross-country competition via a handful of improvements aimed at improved durability.

The 4130 chrome-moly and extruded-aluminum chassis sees reinforcement to the rear of tunnel for increased strength where the heat-exchanger mounts. A longer, more durably-mounted rear bumper complements the stiffened upper-chassis spar brackets for increased rigidity.

Additional focus was given to both suspensions, with more durable tie-rod ends for the upper A-arms (and on the steering arms), and a more robust front arm, idler arm and rear shock pivot in the Slide Action rear suspension.

The race-only 600 laydown engine proved to be the performance-leader last season and returns for 2010 with a new exhaust manifold that emphasizes quicker throttle response for improved holeshots. Stainless steel baffle plates in the resonator and additional welding on the exhaust pipe seams reinforce the system’s durability. A new metric-threaded crankshaft bolt is now used for commonality with other Arctic Cat engines. Horsepower for this ultra-light, high-performance engine remains 127 with pump gas.

The drive train on the Sno Pro has also been beefed up, with a 15-wide chain and gears, a stiffer driven shaft and stronger drive belt.

As it did last year, Arctic Cat produced dedicated snocross and cross-country versions of the 2010 600 Sno Pro to bolster its commitment to terrain racers and circuits.

The snocross Sno Pro incorporates a 15 x 128 x 1.7-in. lug Camoplast track, the Peak Torque Limiting (PTL) driveshaft system and 9-tooth drivers, C&A Pro skis, a 7-gallon fuel tank and unique calibration for the clutches and suspensions.

The cross-country Sno Pro utilizes a 1.25-in. Ripsaw track; a dash-mounted choke cable; 11-gallon fuel tank; the new ACT skis; 10-tooth drivers on the standard (non-PTL) driveshaft; a dash-mounted speedometer/tachometer; standard snow flap; and taller mid-height windshield.

Both versions of the 600 Sno Pro are equipped with high-performance goodies like V-Force Reeds, remote-reservoir FOX IFP shocks and TEAM driven clutch.

“Last season, Team Arctic racers won 32 out of 60 finals in the ISOC Pro, Semi-Pro and Sport snocross classes, as well as 39 of 87 possible class victories in USCC cross-country competition,” said Team Arctic Race Manager, Mike Kloety. “Clearly we have the best race sled in the business, and our focus for 2010 was to introduce this incredible platform to new and experienced racers, and to build upon our unmatched success.”

Sno Pro 500: Poised to Grow Snowmobile Racing

Racers who are aiming at the 85-hp and Junior classes are will have the ultimate entry-level racer in the all-new Sno Pro 500. Based on the same championship-winning chassis of the 600 Sno Pro, this new consumer-available sled offers an 85-hp, EFI-equipped engine and oil injection for simplicity, ease and a level of performance that matches most riders’ abilities.

Sno Pro 500

Besides the engine, the Sno Pro 500 is nearly identical to the cross-country version of the 600 Sno Pro, the only significant exception being the non-reservoir FOX IFP shocks and their calibration.

“The Sno Pro 500 is truly a gas-and-go race sled,” said Kloety. “To go racing, racers will simply have to stud the track, add more aggressive carbides and put on their race number. With EFI, there’s no jetting to mess with. And with a suspension calibration by Kirk Hibbert, it will be ideal for anyone in cross-country, and for less-aggressive snocross racers.

“We built the Sno Pro 500 to make it easy for would-be competitors to go snowmobile racing. It’s a fun, durable and extremely competitive sled that’s going to bring added attention to the 85-hp class this season.”

M8 HCR: The King Returns with More Power

In the RMSHA hillclimb circuit, Team Arctic racers will go over-the-top with a more powerful and potent M8 HCR (Hill Climb Racer). Powered by the all-new 800 H.O. that pumps out 162 hp and has a 4.3-pound lighter, quicker-revving crankshaft, the 2010 M8 HCR comes to a knife-fight bearing a big gun.

M8 HCR

In addition to the more powerful engine, the new HCR gets a wider 42-44-inch adjustable ski stance; more aggressively-calibrated FOX Float shocks in the rear suspension and Zero Pro shocks on the front; the new tall and extra light M seat; FrogzSkin-covered hood vents; and a harder 90-durometer 15 x 153 x 2.25-inch Power Claw track.

“The HCR was the dominant sled in RMSHA competition last year, with our phenomenal racers claiming 15 World Championship titles at Jackson Hole, 78 out of 172 first place finishes, 15 King titles and five High Point titles during the season,” said Mike Kloety. “We’ve provided them an even more-capable HCR this year, so I can confidently expect another stunning season.”