Press Release-
TEAM ARCTIC WINS MORE IN SNOCROSS, CROSS-COUNTRY AND HILLCLIMB
Team Green Scores 34 Class Wins and 83 Podium Finishes
Ride More. Race More. And win more. That’s the message that Team Arctic snocross, cross-country and hillclimb racers delivered with a 33-win, 83-podium position weekend aboard Arctic Cat ProCross and ProClimb snowmobiles.
The winning started at the ISOC National snocross series even in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., where Team Arctic grabbed 9 wins (out of 16 classes) and 18 podium positions. Tucker Hibbert led the all-star performance by once again winning both Pro Open finals in convincing fashion. Montana Jess nailed a two podium finishes in Pro Lite to retain the points lead, while teammate Dan Benham slotted onto the podium yet again. Chase Rosemeyer returned to claim the ProAm 30-Plus final with a solid performance; Ryley Bester delivered his second three-win weekend of the season, staying perfect in the Junior classes and winning Sport #1; and Joachim Olsen, Eric Downs and Taven Woodie took class wins for Team Green.
It was a similar scene at the RMSHA hillclimb in Afton, Wyo., where Team Green claimed 7 class victories, two King titles and 23 podiums. The Tapio family made a successful return to competition; with Kyle claiming wins in 800 Improved and 1000 Improved before capping it off with the King title for the class. Kameron Lindsey took home double wins in the highly competitive Semi Pro classes and topped the King competition in the category. And the Tupper family continued their winning tradition, with dad Todd keeping his season-long win streak alive with two wins in the Masters classes while son Trace raced atop the 800 Mod class.
And the weekend ended with Team Arctic crushing the penultimate event of the USXC cross-country race season in Warroad, Minn., garnering 18 wins out of 21 classes and 43 of the 63 podium positions.
Zach Herfindahl (top) led the charge with wins in both Pro classes, while Christian Brothers Racing teammate Ryan Trout (above) took both Semi Pro classes in what was a highlight weekend for the team.
Other Team Green class winners at Warroad included Brandon Wolter, Ean Voight (above), Todd Frishmon, Savannah Landrus, Thomas Junglen, Matt Feil, Andy Junglen, Jordan Bute, Garet Grzadzielewski, Lydia Sobek, Paul Brown, Mike Mattison, Gerry Mattison and Brian Brown.
“First of all, I want to congratulate all of our racers and teams who show up and do there best week-in and week-out” said Mike Kloety, Team Arctic Race Manager! “That effort led to a remarkable 33 wins and 83 podiums in a single weekend, which is a testament to the team’s talent and hard work, as well as the competitive edge of Arctic Cat snowmobiles. We have a number of racers who suffered injuries, so our best wishes to them as well as this race season begins to wind down.”
The next RMSHA hillclimb is March 24-27 in Jackson Hole, Wyo. ISOC National snocross resumes March 4-5 in Chicago. And the final USXC cross-country race is March 5-6 in Naytahwaush, Minn.
Team Arctic Race Results from the ISOC Snocross Nationals in Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
Pro Open #1
1. Tucker Hibbert
Pro Open #2
1. Tucker Hibbert
ProAm Plus 30
1. Chase Rosemeyer
Pro Lite #1
3. Montana Jess
Pro Lite #2
2. Montana Jess
3. Dan Benham
Sport Lite #1
1. Ryley Bester
3. Patrick Hamilton
Sport Lite #2
1. Joachim Olsen
Jr. 16-17
1. Ryley Bester
2. Carson Alread
Jr. 14-15
1. Ryley Bester
Jr. 10-13
1. Eric Downs
2. Evan Christian
Jr. Girls 9-13
1. Taven Woodie
3. McKaylee Meyerhofer
Transition 8-12
2. Kyle Thome
120 Champ
2. Tucker Haala
Team Arctic Race Results from the USXC Cross-Country in Warroad, Minn.
Pro 600 Stock
1. Zach Herfindahl
3. Ryan Trout
Pro Open
1. Zach Herfindahl
3. Adam Mach
Semi Pro 600
1. Ryan Trout
Semi Pro Improved
1. Ryan Trout
3. Brian Brodehl
Expert 85
1. Brandon Wolter
2. Ean Voight
3. Ross Ilstrup
Expert 85 Improved
1. Ean Voight
2. Hunter Houle
3. Brandon Wolter
I-500
2. Lance Efteland
Masters 40
1. Todd Frishmon
2. Brian Brodehl
Masters 50
2. John Jones
Pro Women
1. Savannah Landrus
3. Kaylee O’Brien
Trail
1. Thomas Junglen
2. Ryan Weidemann
3. Scott Gorder
Sport 600
1. Matt Feil
3. Girard Reinking
Sport Open
1. Andy Junglen
2. Matt Feil
Sport 85
1. Jordan Bute
2. David Brown
3. Bryce Saiger
Jr. 14-17 Boys
1. Garet Grzadzielewski
2. Thomas Junglen
3. David Brown
Jr. 14-17 Girls
1. Lydia Sobek
2. Marissa Kallock
3. Camelyn Pringle
Jr. 10-13 Boys
1. Paul Brown
2. Andy Pake
3. Blaise Potucek
Vintage
1. Michael Mattison
Vintage 50 Plus
1. Gerry Mattison
2. Alan Mattison
Classic IFS
2. Eli Nelson
Classic IFS 50-Plus
1. Brian Brown
Team Arctic Race Results from the RMSHA Hillclimb in Afton, Wyo.
600 Improved
2. Jeremy Archibald
600 Mod
2. Russ Tapio
700 Stock
2. Sid Archibald
700 Mod
3. Russ Tapio
800 Improved
1. Kyle Tapio
800 Mod
1. Trace Tupper
3. Gavin Balls
1000 Improved
1. Kyle Tapio
Masters Stock
1. Todd Tupper
2. Andy Beavis
Masters Improved
1. Todd Tupper
Masters Mod
2. Todd Tupper
Semi Pro Stock
1. Kameron Lindsey
2. Trevor Keller
3. Tanner Meyers
Semi Pro Improved
1. Kameron Lindsey
2. Trevor Keller
Women’s Stock
2. Jessie Ottobre
3. Whitney Archibald
Women’s Improved
2. Whitney Archibald
Women’s Mod
2. Jessie Ottobre
3. Whitney Archibald
Pro Sr. Improved
2. Sheldon Archibald
Improved King: Kyle Tapio
Semi Pro King: Kameron Lindsey