Project Nelson/CC Cats: Almost Ready for the I-500

I spent another day with Brian Nelson working on the three 1979 Arctic Cat Cross-Country el tigres, and doing a bit of riding.

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Tucker Hibbert Two-Times in Utah

For the third ISOC National this season, Tucker Hibbert claimed both Pro finals, this time in Sandy, Utah.

Click to read the press release from his team.

This is Why I Love Cross-Country Racing

These stunning images from the Grafton, ND, USCC race last weekend, taken by excellent photographer Aaron Kennedy, illustrate the rugged beauty, drama and adventure of cross-country competition.

They perfectly capture why I love cross-country.

Click to see a few.

Christian Bros. Racing Wins in Grafton XC

The Christian Bros. Racing team had an excellent weekend in Grafton, ND, where they smoked a couple Pro and Semi Pro classes.

Click to read their press release from the weekend.

Thomas Sno Sports Demo Ride Jan. 12

Tom Rowland from Thomas Sno Sports is hosting his 2nd Annual Arctic Cat Snowmobile Demo Ride at his dealership in Ogilvie, Minn., on Wed. Jan. 12.

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Arctic Cat Storms USCC XC Race Opener

A winter storm blew into Grafton, ND, prior to the start of the United States Cross-Country (USCC) season opener, and... Arctic Cat racers won 12 of 18 classes with 11 podium sweeps.

Click to read the press release.

How Drunk Was He?

CLICK HERE then answer: How drunk was this guy, and what is his New Year's resolution?

Why Dude Won't Join a Snowmobile Club

Dude has some strong reasons why he won't join a snowmobile club.

Watch here, or click to see a larger format.

Project Nelson/CC Cats: "Everything is Better when Hubert is Around"

This past weekend, Brian Nelson (left) was joined by his longtime friend and legendary mechanic/engineer, Hubert Fixsen (right). The cumulative knowledge of these two icons is staggering.

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Interview with Arctic Cat's Donn Eide

Donn Eide is a 40-plus-year veteran of Arctic Cat, and is currently the Engine Design Manager. Though he won't exactly say it, he's the head-honcho of Arctic Cat's snowmobile engine department.

He was kind enough to answer a bunch of questions. Click to read them.

Merry Christmas to All

Merry Christmas to everyone here, from me and my family.

Thanks for being a part of our "bigger" family.

Shane's Story about Racing at ERX on a ZR

Here's a super-cool story written by racer/ArcticInsider/Freestyler/Ditchbanger/Tailstander Shane Gerwing, about his experience prepping and racing a ZR440 at the ERX Grassroots race this past week.

Click to read it.

Update: Project Brian Nelson Cross-Country Cats

Much progress has been made in Brian Nelson's three-sled vintage I-500 project.

Click to see a few pix and a short video.

More Brian Nelson Ditch-Banging his '79 el tigre

Rider: Brian Nelson

Machine: 1979 el tigre Cross-Country

Location: North of Brooten, Minn.

Conditions: Lots of snow, good chop/rough for testing the sleds and our backs.

Miles: 103

Fun-Factor: 10

Cool Cat-Family Story on Vintagesleds.com

CLICK HERE to read a cool story posted on Vintagesleds.com about the ties that bind us together, and to our brand.

Random Photos, December Edition

Here are some random photos from my archives. In no particular order, of no particular signifigance, but posted for your (and my) viewing pleasure.

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Arctic Cat's Season's Greetings

Arctic Cat has created a video greeting for the Holiday season.

Click HERE to see it.

ERX Grassroots Snocross Begins

Fun. Cheap. Entertaining. New and vintage. Lots of track time. Family atmosphere.

Just some of the words to describe the ERX Grassroots Snocross Series, which begins this Thursday in Elk River, Minn.

Click to read more.

Team Arctic Wins Eight of 12 at Fargo Snocross

Team Arctic put on a clinic at the ISOC National snocross in Fargo, ND, winning eight of 12 classes.

Click to read the press release.

Brian Nelson Rides his '79 Cross-Country

Brian Nelson and I put 55 miles on two of his three '79 Arctic Cat el tigre Cross-Country sleds, pounding the ditches near his shop in Spicer, Minn.

Two things: Brian still FLIES, and so does the '79 CC tiger. I wish I had video of 15-minute portion of this ride, during which we were seriously raging at race-pace. Alas... the best moments ALWAYS happen when the camera can't be rolling.