Tuesday, May 27, 2014

RIB MOUNTAIN RACE SET IN WISCONSIn

Press Release - Wausau, Wisconsin - November 1974 - The 9th Annual Rib Mountain Snowmobile Classic will be held January 4 and 5 at Marathon Park in Wausau.  Sanctioned by The USSA.  The event will include 5 laps in the heat races and 10 laps in the finals.  All registration money will be returned as prizes, and trophies will be given to the junior class winners.

Monday, May 26, 2014

REMEMBER OUR FALLEN HEROES

Our nation, and freedom-loving people around the world, owe a tremendous debt to our courageous women and men in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice.
This Memorial Day, we remember those who we’ve lost and honor those who continue to serve.  We cannot let this or any generation believe that we have forgotten the price of freedom.

Sunday, May 25, 2014

THE HOT 1980 POLARIS SLEDS

TX-L - A Full Shot of Liquid Power
CENTURION - Pull The Trigger & Hang On
That's what Polaris advertised on their 1980 model snowmobiles.
   The 1980 Polaris TX-L boasted a 333cc liquid-cooled SuperStar engine and The 1980 Polaris Centurion with a 500cc liquid cooled three cylinder engine with both being big on performance.  Polaris advertised, "Hang On and Enjoy The Liquid Cooled Power and Performance."

Saturday, May 24, 2014

1972 Rupp American

The Elegant, Snow Machine from Rupp Industries - features included from an adjustable long range headlamp to the wrap around tail lamp cluster, clean trim, functional styling.  It had a look that states this beauty if more than skin deep. On the instrumental dash, you could turn the key and electric start was standard. The seat was deep, luxurious and comfortable with a sculptured seat backrest with a storage compartment.
   You had a choice of three reliable Rupp engines - 30, 40, or 50 horsepower and wide track flotation and stability with a improved bogie system. A truly beautiful sled in its day.

Friday, May 23, 2014

THE 1972 RAIDER

PHASE TWO
The second generation snowmobile - Sport car cockpit seating in the all new 1972 twin track Raider with positive no-lean control and superior traction

Thursday, May 22, 2014

HOT SNOWMOBILE SUIT

December 1975 - Electric hot suits are designed to run on a 12 volt alternator or battery and be as warm as an electric blanket.
   They come in the latest styles in one or two piece models.
   Northwest Motoelectric co., Maple Valley, Washington.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

A FORD SNOWMOBILE

THE MODEL T FORD PICTURED HERE WAS CONVERTED TO A SNOWMOBILE DURING THE EARLY 1920's BY KING AND NOVAK.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

SNOWMOBILING IN YELLOWSTONE


They Come From Far and Near to Ride in Yellowstone - A group of 40 riders on 29 sleds ventured from Flagg Ranch, Wyoming to Old Faithful.  The group is from Baltimore, MD. and came to snowmobile and. enjoy a ski trip at Jackson, Wyoming.

Monday, May 19, 2014

1980 MOTO-SKI MUSCLE SLEDS

Moto-Ski's claim for 1980 was that they had more muscle and manoeuverability than before in their snowmobiles.
  They said that the harder you looked for faults, the more you'd like their snow shaker.

Sunday, May 18, 2014

BOBCAT SNOWMOBILES

December 1974 - Bob Cat Manufacturing Company has introduced a new line of snowmobiles and has two models.  "Jay Hawk" and "JH."  The Jay Hawk comes with a 340 or 440cc CCW engine and bogir wheel suspension.  The JH series offers two sizes - 340 and 440cc with Kohler engines and either bogie wheel or super flexion suspension.
   Some features common to both models include disc brakes, aluminum frame and fiberglass hood, adjustable bushings on the steering assembly and extruded aluminum bumper.