Jim Dimmerman's Hall of Fame Speech

This past weekend, Jim Dimmerman was inducted into the Snowmobile Hall of Fame inb St. Germain, Wis.

The former Team Arctic Factory Sno Pro oval racer and the 1984 World Champion gave a speech that detailed his career, his dreams and his glory, leaving everyone in the room in a teary-eyed, standing ovation.

It was truly special to witness.

Below is Jim's speech.

Tate Launches a Ditch (with Style)

Minnesota's metro-area ditches pose dozens of hazzards, none of which faze snocross racer and Speedwerx employee Justin Tate and the Arctic Cat CFR 800 he's riding. Here's two views of the same ditch. Fun.

Snowboarders Dig Arcticinsider

Snowboarders are helping promote Arcticinsider.com. We appreciate their help in placing decals wherever they'll make a difference.

Test-Riding Speedwerx's 290-hp Z1 Turbo Kit

Speedwerx has a way of coaxing 290 hp out of an Arctic Cat Z1 Turbo.

I rode the beast.

When you’re trying to describe 290 hp on a snowmobile, words and pictures are inadequate. Actually, pretty much everything is inadequate compared to 290 hp.

Make the jump to read about it.

30-Win Weekend for Team Arctic

Thirty wins in one weekend of racing says a lot about Team Arctic's cross-country and snocross season.

Read what Cat has to say when you make the jump.

(Photos courtesy of USCC)

The Hex is Broken: Arctic Cat Wins Soo 500

Arctic Cat has finally claimed the last of the snowmobile racing monuments... winning the Soo 500 Enduro for the first time ever.

Cadarette Racing's Troy Dewald and Jeff Leuenberger made history in the most improbable of circumstances.

Jump to read the release.

TRF Engineering Test Ride Report

Every few weeks throughout the winter, a handful of Arctic Cat engineers spend the day riding and evaluating snowmobiles.

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This is Why D.J. Ekre is a Top XC Racer

Shown here at the recent USCC Red Lake 200 cross-country race is Team Arctic's D.J. Ekre, literally piloting an Arctic Cat Sno Pro 500 in the Expert 85 class (which he won). The short clip clearly illustrates why Ekre is one of the fastest cross-country racers in the world.

D.J. is the second of the two racers to come through.

Worthwhile Tweaks for the Sno Pro 500

With a half-season of testing, riding and racing the Sno Pro 500, improvements have been discovered. Based on what cross-country racers have learned and changed – particularly during the I-500 – I’ve made some tweaks to my Sno Pro 500 and can verify the improvements.

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Dan Ebert Winning the 2010 I-500

Team Arctic's Dan Ebert...winning the 2010 I-500. Here's a couple clips of Ebert on the third and final day, in the 50 miles between the final fuel stop and the finish line.

Awesome race, Dan! Congratulations.

D.J. Ekre Racing the 2010 I-500

Team Arctic's D.J. Ekre had a heart-breaking 2010 I-500. He was leading by several minutes with roughly 70 miles to go...when his track tore, ending his race. Up to that point, D.J. was ON FIRE. Here's a short vid of him just prior to the first fuel stop on the third day.

Roger Skime Racing the I-500

Here's a short video of Roger Skime, 66-year-old VP of Engineering at Arctic Cat, racing to fourth place in the 2010 I-500 cross-country. This guy is amazing!

Arctic Cat Wins the I-500!

The 38th I-500 concluded on Sunday, with a nice victory celebration enjoyed by Team Arctic.

Make the jump and read all about it.

Legends: The I-500 XC and Roger Skime

Among the 124 racers who will leave the starting line of the USCC I-500 cross-country race this morning in Thief River Falls, Minn., only one is a Vice President of Engineering for a snowmobile manufacturer.

Power Steering on Six ATVs for 2010

For those who have been waiting for Arctic Cat to offer power steering on an ATV, the wait is over. Six new 2010 models will come with Variable Assist electronic Power Steering (VAPS): three 550 models (including one TRV), and three 700 machines (including one TRV), which will arrive at dealerships beginning around March 1.

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Don't Squander Your Top Speed

Wishing your sled was a little bit faster?

You're probably giving up free horsepower and top speed.

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Promotion via the Arctic Race Shop

Taking self-promotion to a new level, ArcticInsider.com pays a visit to the Team Arctic Race Shop.

Troy Halvorson is an ArcticInsider

Desperate times call for desperate measures, especially when it comes to promotion. You know that when ArcticInsider is willing to bribe Arctic Cat engineers like Troy Halvorson, times are tough.

Why Joey Hallstrom Loves ArcticInsider.com

There's a little something for everyone at ArcticInsider, including Arctic Cat Product Manager, Joey Hallstrom.

5 Minutes with Tucker Hibbert

One day after another sensational performance at the Duluth Spirit National -- at which he won every heat and final -- Monster Energy/Arctic Cat racer and major cookie hog Tucker Hibbert chatted with the ArcticInsiders about getting yelled at by his mom, his favorite gas-station food and more.