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Photo Gallery – Mike Schultz

Posted on May 13, 2013 by admin

If it seems like we have a Mike Schultz headline about once a month, that’s because we do. In fact, outside of Tucker Hibbert and Levi LaVallee, Schultz has become one of the most publicized athletes to emerge from the snocross world, for a variety of reasons.

By now the story of Schultz’s horrific crash and injury that resulted in the loss of his left leg is ancient history. Even his remarkable recovery and rise to the top of adaptive competition in snocross and motocross is becoming a past chapter in a story that continues to inspire and ascend. While still likely to be found pounding laps on his sled or motocross bike, Monster Mike now finds himself wearing the cap of inventor and international businessman on a daily basis as BioDapt, the company that he founded while developing his own race-ready prosthetic knee, blooms into a legitimate player in the action sports world.

The Moto Knee was recently awarded Popular Science magazine’s Invention of the Year and the newly developed Versa Foot is likely to be considered in the same way. In addition, Schultz just had his X Games winning motorcycle placed into the new FOX museum, made an appearance on Last Call With Carson Daily and held a premiere for Metal & Flesh, the new manufacturing and technology-based film that features his story of the past 5 years.

The attached gallery is from a recent session we did with Mike at our local moto track in Staples, Minnesota.

First Look – Ski-Doo 2014 600RS Racer

Posted on May 8, 2013 by admin

In February, following the Grand Prix de Valcourt, ISOC Pro Open racer Tim Tremblay stayed in his native Quebec to race a couple of local events on an early production model of the new Ski-Doo RS. We talked to him following the events and he said it was the best stock sled he has ever ridden. Not surprising, since the 2014 MX ZX 600 RS has undergone continuous development over the last two years that is a direct result of technology improved through competition on the ISOC national tour.

Check out this list of features that have trickled down from the hand-built mod sleds of top teams such as Scheuring Speed Sports and Warnert Racing.

2014 SKI-DOO MX ZX 600RS – Sneak Peek

Valcourt, QC May 7, 2013 – The Valcourt Race Shop team is working hard this summer to finalize snowmobile configurations in preparation for the coming season. While it will be September before all the final specs are released on the 2014 MXZ x 600RS race sled, a few general things are known and can be shared.

2014 MXZx 600 RS basics

New Body Style
New Rear Suspension
New Track
New Tunnel
New Front Suspension Geometry
New Steering Geometry
Increased cooling capacity
Improved Clutch Calibration
Improved ECM Calibration
More HP

Concentration has been on improved holeshots, easier steering and better suspension calibrations for the snocross set-up with more details to follow September 6^th at Hay Days.

Racers can go to http://xteam.ski-doo.com/en-us/racers-resources, to download an application before the deadline of May 15^th.

For more information on Ski-Doo snowmobiles visit www.ski-doo.com, or the On Track blog site for racing specific information

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, SeaDoo watercraft and boats, Evinrude and Johnsonoutboard engines, Can-Am allterrain and side-by-side vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines. BRP products are distributed in more than 100 countries.

www.brp.com

Sea-Doo, Ski-Doo, Lynx, Evinrude, Johnson, Can-Am, Rotax, Renegade, MX Z, ACE, REV-XS, REV-XM, LinQ, FlexEdge and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

QMP To Host Mud Run Nationals

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

Quadna Mountain Park is continuing to expand its presence as the upper Midwest’s premier off-road event center with the addition of the High Lifter Mud Nationals on June 20-23. In addition to serving as the home ofthe Warnert Racing snocross team, QMP has hosted ISOC regional events and AMA national Hare Scramble events in recent years.

More information about the High Lifter series can be found here: www.quadnamudnationals.com

High Lifter Flyer

Off-Road Moto – Chadwick, Missouri

Posted on April 26, 2013 by admin

With the snowmobile season in the rear view mirror and the trails still too white and wet for moto, we loaded up the bikes with our fellow District 23 off-roaders and headed for the Chadwick, Missouri OHV park in the Mark Twain National Forest.

The weather was awesome with temps in the low 70′s, the grass was green and the trails were epic. This was our first trip to this legendary riding area and it was one of the funnest rides we’ve ever been on. Trails here consist of everything thing from flowing two-track to straight up boondockers that leave you wondering if you missed a marker along the way.

Rocks and shale are the rule and climbs and descents are on the upper edge of the technical scale. Two-thumbs up for sure. For more info, go to: http://www.chadwickridingarea.org/ Trail permits are required and can be purchased seven day a week at Kay’s General Store in Chadwick.

Supercross – Minneapolis

Posted on April 14, 2013 by admin

AMA Supercross returned to the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the first time in 5 years on Saturday night, where home state hero Ryan Dungey put in the ride of the year to pass championship point leader Ryan Villopoto for the win.

Among the near capacity crowd on hand to witness the great on-track action was a large portion of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross contingent. The AMSOIL hospitality tent in the pit area was packed full of familiar faces including most of the AMSOIL-backed Scheuring Speed Sports and Judnick Motorsports teams. Several other racers and crews were seen milling around the pits and ISOC Pro Open champ Tucker Hibbert, was interviewed on the Sunday television broadcast over a background of snocross action footage from the 2013 season.

ACS regulars Levi Ensrud, James Johnstad, Gary Walton, Kurt Bauerly, Paul Bauerly, Robbie Malinoski, Ryder Malinoski and Steve Scheuring take in a track walk courtesy of AMSOIL.

RC breaking down Josh Hill’s pass for the win in his 450 heat.

Minnesota natives McCoy Oldenburg (L) and his li’ bro Mitchell living the life on the tour. The Oldenburg family, who now own Oak Hill Raceway in Texas, started our local track, Moto City Raceway, in Staples, Minnesota when the boys were riding 50s and today Mitchell is a regular in the Lites night program. 11th on Saturday night.

ISOC team owner Steve Scheuring overseeing track maintenance.

Action Graphics Production Manager Ryan Parker, was stoked on attending his first Supercross.

Like we said.

The 365 podcast team putting in some R & D for next week’s show.

Polaris Racing’s Tony Swiontek and his son Colton during track walk.

RCH Racing is all about fan interaction. You can hop on RC’s dyno bike and go through the gears, win a new Dodge car or get your photo taken on a team bike, all in one stop.

A lucky Kevin Windham jersey winner in the AMSOIL tent.

Kirk Hibbert, Paul Abrahamson and Aaron Scheele representing for Arctic Cat.

Bob Rathkamp (L) is a Minnesota native who went on to become a moto power broker who now owns Gaerne, while Randy Nagel (R) is the brains behind the Pro Vue prescription goggles that helped Kirk Hibbert see his way to hundreds of race wins.

Bob Rathkamp (L) is a Minnesota native who went on to become a moto power broker and now owns Gaerne, while Randy Nagel (R) is the brains behind the Pro Vue prescription goggles that helped Kirk Hibbert see his way to hundreds of race wins.

How long before Ryder Malinoski is picking his Supercross gate for real?

Another lucky winner, courtesy of AMSOIL and Wil Hahn

AMSOIL Race Director Jeremy Meyer playing Santa Claus.

James Johnstad is all healed up from his January thumb surgery and is looking forward to getting back on his bike and behind the wheel of a tractor.

The value of a heated tent and killer buffet was not overlooked by this group of AMSOIL employees, racers and customers.

Tour mechanic Robbie Hunter is hoping to hook up with another team for 2013-14.

Polaris cross-country ace Bobby Menne IV always has a smile on his face.

Hentges Racing’s Justin Broberg (L), FOX’s Carey Daku and just Levi, reminiscing pit side.

Minneapolis Results

2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross

Minneapolis, MN

250SX Heat 1

1. Blake Wharton (SUZ)

2. Tyler Bowers (KAW)

3. Gavin Faith (HON)

4. Jackson Richardson (HON)

5. Cole Thompson (HON)

6. Levi Kilbarger (HON)

7. Ozzy Barbaree (KTM)

8. Adam Gulley (KAW)

9. Zack Williams (HON)

250SX Heat 2

1. Marvin Musquin (KTM)

2. Daniel Herrlein (HON)

3. Vince Friese (HON)

4. Wil Hahn (HON)

5. David Buller (HON)

6. AJ Catanzaro (KAW)

7. Landen Powell (HON)

8. Mitch Oldenburg (HON)

9. Steven Clarke (KTM)

450SX Heat 1

1. Josh Hill (SUZ)

2. Chad Reed (HON)

3. Ryan Villopoto (KAW)

4. Trey Canard (HON)

5. Justin Brayton (YAM)

6. Matt Goerke (KTM)

7. Mike Alessi (SUZ)

8. Phil Nicoletti (YAM)

9. Ben Lamay (YAM)

450SX Heat 2

1. Davi Millsaps (SUZ)

2. Ryan Dungey (KTM)

3. Andrew Short (KTM)

4. Justin Barcia (HON)

5. Jake Weimer (KAW)

6. Broc Tickle (SUZ)

7. Weston Peick (SUZ)

8. Robert Kiniry (YAM)

9. Les Smith (KTM)

250SX LCQ

1. Lance Vincent (KTM)

2. Maxx Malatia (HON)

450SX LCQ

1. James Stewart (SUZ)

2. Chris Blose (YAM)

250SX Main Event

1. Marvin Musquin (KTM)

2. Wil Hahn (HON)

3. Blake Wharton (SUZ)

4. Gavin Faith (HON)

5. Tyler Bowers (KAW)

6. Lance Vincent (KTM)

7. Vince Friese (HON)

8. AJ Catanzaro (KAW)

9. Steven Clarke (KTM)

10. Cole Thompson (HON)

11. Mitch Oldenburg (HON)

12. Jackson Richardson (HON)

13. Daniel Herrlein (HON)

14. Landen Powell (HON)

15. Levi Kilbarger (HON)

16. Adam Gulley (KAW)

17. Ozzy Barbaree (KTM)

18. Maxx Malatia (HON)

19. Zack Williams (HON)

20. David Buller (HON)

450SX Main Event

1. Ryan Dungey (KTM)

2. Ryan Villopoto (KAW)

3. Davi Millsaps (SUZ)

4. Justin Barcia (HON)

5. Chad Reed (HON)

6. Andrew Short (KTM)

7. Trey Canard (HON)

8. Josh Hill (SUZ)

9. Justin Brayton (YAM)

10. Weston Peick (SUZ)

11. Matt Goerke (KTM)

12. Jake Weimer (KAW)

13. Broc Tickle (SUZ)

14. Mike Alessi (SUZ)

15. Chris Blose (YAM)

16. Robert Kiniry (YAM)

17. Ben Lamay (YAM)

18. James Stewart (SUZ)

19. Phil Nicoletti (YAM)

20. Les Smith (KTM)

250SX East Point Standings

1. Wil Hahn 178

2. Marvin Musquin 173

3. Blake Wharton 153

4. Vince Friese 103

5. Gavin Faith 100

6. Dean Wilson 87

7. Cole Thompson 83

8. Kyle Peters 78

9. Jeremy Martin 71

10. Justin Hill 68

11. Lance Vincent 66

12. James Decotis 66

13. AJ Catanzaro 62

14. Mitch Oldenburg 61

15. Peter Larsen 54

16. Jackson Richardson 42

17. Levi Kilbarger 40

18. Steven Clarke 39

19. Zach Bell 37

20. Zack Freeberg 36

450SX Point Standings

1. Ryan Villopoto 299

2. Ryan Dungey 277

3. Davi Millsaps 276

4. Justin Barcia 220

5. Chad Reed 212

6. Trey Canard 199

7. Andrew Short 177

8. James Stewart 174

9. Justin Brayton 149

10. Broc Tickle 141

11. Matt Goerke 139

12. Jake Weimer 115

13. Mike Alessi 92

14. Weston Peick 74

15. Josh Hill 63

16. Eli Tomac 52

17. Robert Kiniry 50

18. Josh Grant 40

19. Jimmy Albertson 38

20. Kyle Chisholm 38

Ronnie Renner – Snow Bike

Posted on April 11, 2013 by admin

Tucker Hibbert Claims Clash of Nations Title

Posted on April 1, 2013 by admin

Tucker Hibbert won his first two rounds of qualifying and managed a mechanical issue in round three, which enabled him to keep a seventh place gate pick in the Clash of Nations main event. Hibbert left the field at the start and was never challenged, putting a world-wide exclamation point on a season in which he dominated professional snocross racing.

Hibbert’s biggest threat came from fast-rising Swedish star Petter Narsa, who finished second and actually beat the champ in the one-lap Head-to-Head event on Thursday. Logan Christian rounded out the podium in a final that saw the top six spots filled by a mix of American and Swedish riders who were regular competitors on the ISOC tour in 2012-13.

In the Pro Stock division, Andrew Carlson opened the event with two first place finishes in qualifying but suffered a terrible leg injury in round three, dislocating his knee. Carlson is on his way back to the U.S. where he will undergo a full diagnosis.

Petter Narsa made a strong showing for the homeland, winning the Head-to-Head challenge and finishing second in the main event.

The Clash has become one of the marquee events in snowmobile racing, drawing X Games size crowds.

Logan Christian has become a regular on the international circuit and put in a solid ride for third at the Clash.

Like the X Games, the Clash of Nations incorporate freestyle into the program and features some of the top competitors such as Daniel Bodin, Cory Davis and Justin Hoyer.

Johan Lidman continued his strong run as of late, finishing fourth.

Corin Todd Wraps Up ECS Finale & Championship

Posted on March 28, 2013 by admin

MALONE, New York (Mar. 25, 2013) – New York native Corin Todd powered his machine to victory in the last Pro final of the season, securing the 2013 championship as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed its season finale Saturday at the Titus Mountain Family Ski Center.

Todd (Bailey/Hulten Polaris), of Otego, passed Lemieux after the first of 14 laps and led to the finish. Lemieux (Lemieux Racing/Ski-doo) settled for second just a tick over three seconds back, while 2012 champion Danny Poirier (Bailey/Hulten Polaris) filled out the podium in third.

Friday evening’s Pro final was run under the lights at Titus, with Lemieux claiming the win to keep pressure on Todd in the points fight. Michigan native Kevin Wallenstein (Ingles Performance/Ski-doo) stepped up from Pro Lite to run second in an amazing effort, while Poirier was rock solid in third.

“When I slotted into third at the start of Saturday’s final, I knew I had to make a move quickly,” Todd said. “I made a first-lap pass into second going over the finish line, then found a good line going up the hill to pass Lincoln for the lead the very next lap. Once I got out front, I had a choice of lines and brought it on home. It was an honor to earn this title for Steve Bailey, Ray Hulten, Utica National Insurance and this entire team. To win the final race while securing the crown was picture-perfect.”

Having already locked up the Pro Lite crown didn’t seem to slow Mike Pilotte (Team Southside/Polaris) down at Titus. The accomplished ATV racer and now newly crowned snocross champ blasted to his 11th win of the season Friday night. Vermont sensation Leo Patenaude finished second after the 12-lap grind, while Montana Jess (Jess Racing/Arctic Cat) rode to a solid third.

Saturday’s contest produced a first-time winner, as Patenaude was the man to beat. Jess chased his weekly rival across the line in second, while Wallenstein settled for third. Jess locked up second place in the final point standings with another consistent weekend.

“This feels fantastic to win one of these races,” Leo said. “My dad has put so much effort into our program; he never stops working until things are just right and that paid off today. I want to thank my Dad for all he’s done, and I want to thank the whole Ingles team. I never could have done this without their help. It was an uphill battle all season, but in the end we got it right.”

Leo’s younger brother Hunter has enjoyed a strong 2012-13 season in the ECS Sport classes. He was on top of his game once again in Malone, sweeping the Sport Super Stock finals to clinch both titles. Highlights of Sport action at Titus Mountain include fifth and second place efforts for Junior champ Cody Paolella. The finale also saw the return of Connor Roscoe (daSilva Racing/Ski-doo) to action, picking up a solid third place finish on Saturday.

“What a great feeling to lock up the Sport championship,” Hunter said. “I told my Dad at the start of the season it was my goal, and we made it happen. It would not have been possible without the support of Ingles Performance, my sponsors and entire family. It was a team effort, and I am so happy to be part of it. What a fantastic way to end the season for Patenaude Racing.”

Other final round winners over the weekend include Nykea Williams (Pro Women Fri. & Sat.); Todd Smith (Pro Am, Plus 25/35 Fri.); Dustin Blockson (Plus 25/35 Sat.); Cody Paolella (Jr. 16-17 Friday); and Jake Bishop (Jr. 16-17 Saturday). Congratulations to all of our winners and podium finishers on a job well done.

ECS officials would like to thank the management and staff at Titus Mountain for hosting our series finale. Your fine facilty made an ideal venue for not only a big snowy track, but to service our fans and teams, as well. We hope we drew attention to one of the real gems of upstate New York.

Among notable highlights of the 2012-13 season in ECS was parity among manufacturuers. Arctic Cat (Derek Ellis); Ski-doo (Lemieux) and Polaris (Todd, Poirier) all earned wins in Pro action, while Jess (Cat); Wallenstein (Ski-doo) and Pilotte (Polaris) produced wins for their brands in Pro Lite. That’s an ideal situation that keeps fans of all three brands interested in ECS competition.

The overall success and strong competition in 2012-13 was made possible by support from a large family of marketing partners, led by valued prersenting sponsors AMSOIL and Woody’s Traction. Along with these two fine companies, ECS officials would also like to thank Choko Design, Ingles Performance, daSilva Motorsports, New England Racing Fuels, Malibu Boats, EVS, AFX Helmets, C&A Pro Skis, HCP Designs and Street Diesel Performance. Your support of our series adds integrity and tremendous value to our product. We hope to have you all back with us again in 2014.

For full results from all clases in Malone, please go to www.eastcoastsnocross.com.

On behalf of series owners Eric Scott, Bob Roscoe and the entire staff at East Coast Snocross, have a safe and healthy off-season, and look for the 2013-14 schedule to be announced in mid-September.

Race Preview – Clash Of Nations

Posted on March 25, 2013 by admin

The third annual Clash of Nations is set to go off March 28-29 from Lugnet Arena in Falun, Sweden. Described by many as the Euro version of X Games snocross, the CON features the best racers from Europe as well as many of the top professionals from the ISOC series, including 2013 champion Tucker Hibbert, Kyle Pallin, Logan Christian and Andrew Carlson.

365 correspondent Levi Ensrud is in Sweden with his Carlson Motorsports rider Andrew Carlson and will be reporting from the event this weekend. We will also have daily updates from the U.S. riders and hope to schedule the event winner and/or top Euro rider on next week’s podcast.

You can follow the event schedule and video feed at these locations:

Schedule: http://clashofnations.se/en/program/

Livestream: http://www.svtplay.se/video/1100736/28-3-14-10

Behind The Scenes – Checkpoint Off-Road

Posted on March 24, 2013 by admin

If you’re into off-road motoing like we are, then you should definitely check out Checkpoint Off-Road. Owner Matt Stavish is a District 23 legend with a storied career on the national scene and is the best at helping you set up your bike for the type of racing or riding that you do.

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