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SnowMotion • Big Sky Publishing • February 26, 2015

West Yellowstone Snowmobile EXPO Weekend The 25th Annual West Yellowstone Snowmobile EXPO returns March 12-15th, 2015

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est Y ellowstone’s 25th annual Snowmobile & SnoWest EXPO (www.snowmobileexpo. com) is where Arctic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo, and Yamaha will unveil their new 2016 snowmobile lines to the public at the same location, for the first time in the Rocky Mountain West. Aftermarket parts, clothing, media, and more will also be on display at the EXPO hall located at the West Yellowstone Holiday Inn Conference Center.

“We are looking forward to the 25th Anniversary of the West Yellowstone Snowmobile EXPO, March 12- 15, 2015,” states Marge

Wanner, West Yellowstone Chamber Snowmobile Events Coordinator. “It’s the best end-of-season power sports weekend in the West! EXPO is kind of like a family reunion; people bring their friends, look at new stuff and come to have a good time.”

Despite warmer weather, there is plenty of snow stockpiled at the Race Track and City Park to create venues requiring snow.

Wanner notes, “In 24 years, Expo event has never had to cancel any activity of the Snowmobile EXPO.”

The 11th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Exhibit and Show will return again on Saturday March 15, 2015 hosted by Western States Vintage Snowmobile Association. The Vintage Show will be located at the EXPO Race Track on Iris Street. This annual show, competition and display is one of the largest gatherings of vintage and antique snowmobiles in the West with U.S. and Canadian participants from all over the “snow belt.”

More than 200 immaculate snowmobiles encompassing the entire spectrum of snowmobiling history are expected to participate.

This year’s featured Year Class is 1974. Priz-

es and special awards for: People’s Choice, Best of Show, & WSVSA Sled of the Year.

Vintage Racing returns again with expanded classes, races, and a specially designed course. In fact, the entire race course is being reconfigured as an oval course. WSVSA Vintage Snowmobile Oval Races starts on Friday 1:00 PM and will include two qualifiers and a final. Saturday races will also offer two qualifiers and a final. Classes will include stock and mod single cylinder, 340 and 440 fan cooled, and 340 and 440 free air. Races are limited to snowmobiles year 1980 and older.

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A crowd favorite is the Vintage “hot” laps where Vintage drivers take to the track with an entertaining display of decorated vintage sleds, decorated and pulling an amazing array of items from dog houses to bars. Vintage “hot laps” are featured at 10:30 AM on Friday and 11:00 AM on Saturday.

Don’t miss the action of head-to-head snowmobile drags races on Saturday, sanctioned by Washington State Snowmobile Racing Association (WSSRA). Starting pads enable everyone equal start conditions, as 2 lanes of head-to-head racing take place, operated by MWR with ISR rules. Junior, Traction, and Non-Traction (136” x 1-1/4” tracks or bigger) classes ranging from 440 to 1000cc.

Mountain West Racing (MWR) Junior SnoCross racing includes Junior 10-13, Transition 300, and Transition 500. Junior SnoCross classes will alternate with the MWR 120 races (Friday & Saturday) and the Grand Western M120 Championships on Saturday.

120 Western Grand Championship brings upcoming super stars together to own the 2015 “Champion 120 Title”. 120 cc racing is a special event for all youngsters who compete in three different classes:, 120 stock,

speed limited, 120 Champ. Kids from 4 to 12 years old have a chance to try out racing or gain racing experience.

The Radar Run competition returns for 2015. Radar Runs are held on a straight-line 500’ packed snow track, with a 600’ shut down extension. Entries run one at a time.

All snowmobiles and riders of all classes, eras, and experience, are eligible and welcome. Each class winner will be determined by the fastest speed. $10.00 gives you 2 runs. The highest speed of 2 runs will be considered your entry. If someone beats your speed you can “pay to play again” and try your luck at a faster speed.

Back again for the kids are free M120 snowmobile rides for kids 3 – 12 yrs. of age on Friday from 3:30 - 5:30pm and Saturday from 10am – 3pm.

And, for even bigger “kids,” try out the new 2016 snowmobile models. Manufacturers will be offering free demo rides. Timbersled will also be offering first come first serve demo rides for anyone that is interested in riding this special snowbike (proper riding safety gear will be required). Located on Iris Street, just south of the race track.

SWOOP Productions is back this year for another Saturday afternoon exhibition of thrilling and inspiring sport-bike freestyle shows for bike fanatics of all ages. This free show starts at 4:00 PM show will be in downtown West Yellowstone. Swoop Productions is a rider formed company bringing the exciting spectacle of freestyle street bike and Harley Davidson stunts. Swoop Productions offers some of the most talented FMX riders in the world!

Thursday night fun includes the famous Casino Night, where anyone can become a millionaire (with funny money!) and a Calcutta for the vintage racers, followed by special free concert by The Teka Brock Band sponsored by the Holiday Inn through the Big Sky Songwriter’s Conference.

And, new for this year, Wild Bill Productions is producing outdoor concerts on both Friday and Saturday nights. Friday night bands range from bluegrass to solid gold country featuring The Teka Brock Band, Confederate Railroad, and Blackhawk. Saturday night bands range from southern rock to wild rock’n’roll featuring The Outlaws, Warrant, and Jackyl. Octane Addictions is presenting

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an exciting snowmobile freestyle airshow in between the bands on both nights.

“We are excited about the partnership with Wild Bill Productions to offer our EXPO attendees a new event. Outdoor concerts on Friday and Saturday nights are being paired with Octane Addictions Aerials. It’s the funnest weekend on Snow,” adds Travis Watt, Chairman of the Chamber Snowmobile Events Committee And, don’t forget to bring your snowmobile. Watt adds, “While we are experiencing unseasonably warm weather, we are still 107% of snowpack. The trails are good, the high country riding is fantastic, and there is plenty of snow and more coming!”

Parking is available near all EXPO venues and throughout West. Shuttles will offer pick-ups and drop-offs from major hotels and downtown locations, including the SWOOP during the day. On Friday and Saturday nights, on-call pickup and drop-off services will be available.

For more information go to www.snowmobileexpo.com or stop by the West Yellowstone Visitor Center located at 30 Yellowstone Avenue (406.646.7701). ❄

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SnowMotion • Big Sky Publishing • February 26, 2015

Wild Bill Octane Nights A t Ann u al Snowmobil e E X P O

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on’t miss your chance to be a part of history in the making. Enjoy the excitement of outdoor concerts and freestyle snowmobile stunts on March 13 & 14, 2015 in West Yellowstone when Wild Bill Productions proudly presents the first annual “Wild Bill Octane Nights. “

The genesis of Wild Bill Octane Nights began at the 2011 Snowmobile EXPO when Tyler Johnson from Octane Addictions was auctioning off a signed snowmobile helmet to raise money for one of their injured freestyle riders. A local businessman, Bill Oldroyd approached with a $3,000 check and a friendship was born.

Over the years, they would brainstorm Friday night bands range from bluegrass on different ideas on how to add to EXPO to solid gold country featuring The Teka including combining freestyle and concerts.

Brock Band, Confederate Railroad, and Bill and his daughter Katrina produced the Blackhawk. Saturday night bands range “Fat Bottom Biker Rally” in 2003-2004 bringfrom southern rock to wild rock’n’roll fea- ing the likes of Twisted Sister, Fog hat, and turing The Outlaws, Warrant, and Jackyl. Vince Neil from Motley Crue, to an outdoor Octane Addictions is presenting an exciting location just outside of West Yellowstone.

In October of 2013, Bill and his daughsnowmobile freestyle airshow in between the bands on both nights. Ending the event ter Katrina Mann, had what was their last business meeting, unknown at the time.

Saturday with a fireworks show.

The idea of concerts and freestyle were dis-

cussed with the concept of making a new dream together. Two days later Bill tragically lost his life in a car accident. Together, Katrina and Tyler are working to turn Bill’s ideas into a reality.

Ticket prices are to $59.00/night or a combined Friday and Saturday night pass for $99.00. Children ages 5 and under are free. More information and tickets can be found at www.wildbilloctanenights.com.

This is an outdoor venue at the West Yellowstone Town Park. Please dress appropriately with warm, layered clothing, and warm waterproof footgear. ADA accommodations will be available. Gates open at 5:30 PM and bands begin at 6 PM.

Friday night’s concert line-up kicks off with the Teka Brock Band. Since formation of the band in 2008, the Teka Brock Band have opened for such acts as Blake Shelton, Lonestar, the Eli Young Band, Joe Diffie, Bucky Covington, Chuck Wicks and Jalan Crossland. The Teka Brock Band are currently recording a new album with Producer Dave Goodwin of Big Sky High Studios.

For Saturday’s concert: anyone 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult and there will be no re-entry (you will not be able to leave the concert and return). No alcohol, coolers, weapons or cameras-there will be security at the gate to search bags and pockets. Within the venue, there will be food and beverage vendors, a beer garden and full liquor bar, and porta-potties.

Few acts have carved as distinctive a niche in modern musical history as Confederate Railroad. With their high-energy combination of honky-tonk rockers, sensitive ballads, and offbeat humor, they have created a unique identity that has brought Continued page 5 >>>

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them chart success, multi-platinum sales, Love Song,” “Green Grass & High Tides,” and continued popularity as a road band. “Knoxville Girl,” and “Freedom Man.” Along Versatility, likeability, and a willingness to with founding members Paul and Yoho, the stretch boundaries are all part of the mix, band features several of Southern Rock’s but if there is a formula, not even they can most respected veterans: Lead guitarist and put their finger on it. longtime Outlaw Chris Anderson, co-lead guitarist Steve Grisham, Dave Robbins (also Friday night’s feature band is the multiplatinum-selling country group Blackhawk, a co-founding member of Blackhawk), and which is working on their first studio release bassist/vocalist Randy Threet. in 12 years. The band (guitarist/vocalist Henry Paul and keyboardist/vocalist Dave Robbins) are currently in Nashville with co-producer Dale Oliver (Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman), putting the finishing touches on their new album Brothers Of The Southland, currently scheduled for a late spring release. Over the course of their amazing career, BlackHawk’s songs have touched people young and old. Their unique musical character has been a catalyst in bringing non-country music fans to the genre.

Saturday night begins with The Outlaws.

A legendary southern rock band, the Outlaws feature their gold and platinum worldwide hits including “There Goes Another

For 40 years, theses Southern Rock legends celebrated triumphs, endured tragedies and survived legal nightmares to remain one of the most influential and best-loved bands of the genre. Now The Outlaws return with new music, new focus and an uncompromising new mission: It’s about a band of brothers bound together by history, harmony and the road.

Warrant, known for songs such as “She’s My Cherry Pie,” “I Saw Red,” “Heaven Isn’t Too Far Away,” is Saturday’s second band.

Warrant has produced five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. The band first came into the national spotlight with their Double Platinum debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich, and its

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The band continued its success in the early 1990s with the Double Platinum album Cherry Pie, which provided the hit album titled song and music video. “Rockaholic” is Warrant’s brand new studio album featuring members Joey Allen, Jerry Dixon, Robert Mason, Steven Sweet & Erik Turner.

Saturday’s headline is Jackyl. Jackyl’s legacy of its wild, untamed and uncouth approach to rock ‘n’ roll is well established. The band hit the scene and immediately began firing off rock radio hits like “Down On Me,” “When Will It Rain,” “I Stand Alone,” and most notably, “The Lumberjack” during which Dupree performs a chain-saw solo. The introduction of Jackyl’s fifth instrument, the chain-saw, on albums and in concert quickly became one of the band’s many trademarks as the group blazed a path to infamy, sharing the stage with Aerosmith, Kiss, ZZ Top, Ted Nugent and Damn Yankees and working with industry heavyweights such as John Kalodner. AC/DC’s Brian Johnson would go on to lend his vocals to the track “Locked And Loaded” which still stands as his only contribution outside of AC/DC recordings.

The band has earned two Guinness Book of World Records citations and the designation “The Hardest Working Band in Rock ‘N’ Roll” for performing 100 shows in 50 days as well as 21 shows in 24 hours. Staying true to their working band roots, Jackyl is a staple on the summer festival circuit and maintains their commitment to every show being the sonic equivalent to a man being shot out of a cannon. Jackyl was recently featured on the hit TruTV show “Full Throttle Saloon,” which was created and executive produced by Jesse James Dupree.

It is the hope of Katrina Mann, Bill’s daughter to make this event one to remember! Katrina says, “We hope to see you there, to share our excitement in bringing something fresh to West Yellowstone. Everything starts with an idea, it is through passion and dedication your dreams them become a reality! Thank you to everyone for your support and making this dream come to be!” ❄

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SnowMotion • Big Sky Publishing • February 26, 2015

25th Anniversary of the World Snowmobile EXPO: The story of the West Yellowstone Snowmobile EXPO captures a quarter-century evolution of snowmobile technology, racing, and fans.

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nowmobiling & West Yellowstone, Montana have gone hand-in-hand since the first snowmobiles models designed for trail riding hit the market in 1964. Snowmobile races were held in December and a “round-up” of the season in March sponsored by the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce began in 1965. The annual March Roundup was a gathering of racers and snowmobile manufacturers. At that time, there were 73 snowmobile manufacturers including Sears & Roebuck, John Deere, and Harley Davidson. Today, there are four.

A speed oval track was created about a ½ mile west of town with a Special Use Permit from the US Forest Service. A permanent oval earthen bank held an ice base created from the truckloads of water hauled in by local volunteers. Other volunteers plowed

the road to the racetrack and prepared the track and pit areas for races. The oval races were sanctioned by the Western Snowmobile Racing Association and attracted all of the top manufacturers and their racers.

Other race venues included a cross country race that included 100 miles of terrain, the “close” course made up of about seven miles, and a slalom course. This was prior to trail grooming, so snowmobilers spectators encountered some rough riding.

Over time, the speed oval ice track became so expensive and time consuming that the location was moved back to what is still called the “old airport,” a large flat meadow at the western edge of West Yellowstone that was the site of the first airport used to bring in planeloads of Yellowstone Park visitors each summer.

The first official 1990 “Annual Snowmobile EXPO” was the brainchild of local businessman Glen Loomis, Jerry Schmier with the Chamber of Commerce, and a dozen volunteers. Harry Jorgenson of Bombardier and Arctic Cat’s Joey Hallstrom had also been looking for an event in the West that could showcase their new snowmobiles.

A promoter was hired to coordinate the event, schedule, and marketing for the first EXPO. The race venue was changed to a “SnoCross” design with jumps and turns that would challenge the riders and excite the crowd. SnoWest Magazine became a major sponsor of the SnoCross races, along with SnoRider and Western Power Sports The four major snowmobile manufacturers displayed their upcoming model releases at the Old Railroad Depot building, where heat was a challenge but attendee’s didn’t seem to mind.

The Mountain River SnoRiders snowmobile (Idaho Falls, ID) ran the radar runs which used a quarter-mile track groomed to a smooth hardpack, and were open to anyone with a snowmobile and $2 entry fee. The radar track chanced over to a drag track on Saturday. Entrants were sorted into classes with no restrictions on traction except stock sleds were stock through the powerplant.

The four-day event continued to expand to include power pulls, poker rides, hot dog roasts torch-lit parades, and entertainment from The Hager Twins of “Hee Haw” fame in 1992 and 1993. A surprise birthday party was planned for Tucker Sno-Cat to recognize their grooming contributions to the track.

EXPO attracted the top racers from across the nation. The 1993 SnoCross Continued Page 7 >>>

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races followed Rocky Mountain Circuit rules and included the likes of Kirk Hibbert, Jason Jones, and Jack Struthers in the pro class. The 1998 EXPO SnoCross competition was a sanctioned ISOC event and featured racers from across the U.S. and Canada including Blair Morgan, Kurt Crapo, Brian Call, Greg Hyde, Todd Wolff, and Brad Pake. For the 1999 EXPO, Jeremy Crapo, Chris Vincent, Dennis Eckstrom, Todd Tupper, and TJ Gulla joined the list of competitors.

Tucker Hibbert began his legendary racing career at the age of nine racing in the Junior class while his father, Kirk, competed in the pro class. Tucker had won his first gold medal in the 2000 Winter X Games at just age 15. In 2008, Tucker

returned to West Yellowstone to win the Pro Super Stock class of the national Jack Links SnoCross.

Blair Morgan, fresh from Canadian motocross, entered his first SnoCross race in West Yellowstone on a dare. He brought his stand-up style to the track and changed the sport forever. Morgan stood while riding the entire time, even thru bumps and jumps, and went on to surprise everyone with a second place finish. This was the beginning of a streak of wins and national championships.

Over time, the EXPO Headquarters moved from the old Railroad Depot, out to a tent at the old airport, and then to the Holiday Inn Conference and Convention Center where remains today. Marge Wanner took

over the role of Snowmobile Events Coordinator as a volunteer which evolved into a paid position. Marge is as much of an institution as EXPO. Without her efforts, and those of countless volunteer, EXPO would have not continued through the years.

“Freestyle” big air snowmobile shows were added to the 1999 EXPO. Freestyle snowmobiling was created in West Yellowstone. Kourney Hungerford and his brother Whitney began snowmobiling as youngsters. Kourtney’s first sled at age 10 was a Yamaha Sno Skoot. They were also freestyle motocross fans and wanted to figure out a way to do similar stunts with a snowmobile.

With the help of a shop class teacher and friends, they constructed their first ramp in

2001 and starting modifying their snowmobiles. Within a few years, West Yellowstone hosted the first freestyle event, followed by other cities until in 2007, ESPN’s Winter X Games added snowmobile freestyle to its list of extreme sports competitions.

From 1999-2005, FSX hosted a freestyle or “Big Air” competition. Scoring was complex with 50% based on number of tricks and their consistency and timing, 30% on degree of difficulty, and 20% on showmanship. The EXPO 2004 competition included Heath Frisby, Chris Burandt, Jimmy Frejes (famous for his backflips), Tim Needles, and Lee Stuart who were also known for appearing in back country freeriding films.

After a hiatus in 2006, freestyle returned to the 2007 EXPO when the SCS Sledstyle Continued Page 8 >>>

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Invitational prequalified 10 competitors include Heath Frisby, West Yellowstone’s own Kourtney Hungerford, Sam Carver, Chris Burandt, and others. Beginning in 2008, the freestyle competition was replaced by Billings-based Octane Addiction’s freestyle show.

Vintage sleds have been a feature since 2004 when the Western States Vintage Snowmobile Association (WSVSA) held their first annual “Vintage Roundup” during EXPO inviting vintage snowmobile clubs and members to participate in competitions, poker runs, and other activities. Vintage races and “hot laps” were included in 2007.

The Vintage Show and racing events have continued to expand reflecting an increasing interest in anything vintage from snowmobilers. In 2014, the SnoCross track was transitioned to an oval racing track reminiscent of the track used by the first EXPO racers.

Other changes in EXPO reflected changes in the sport as well. Cross country races were dropped in favor of more SnoCross although that could be reintroduced in future EXPO’s. The next generation of racers (with encouragement from parents and grandparents) battles in the M120’s races with increasingly expensively modified sleds. In 2012, the inaugural 120 Western Grand Championship Races were introduced to the racing line-up.

Other racing events were tried over the years including ATV and UTV, a “Big Truck Bash,” and snowbikes. A free afternoon show from SWOOP Productions was added featuring a sport-bike freestyle show for bike fanatics of all ages.

In other ways, however, EXPO has not changed. Ten months of planning, hundreds of volunteers, deliberations for grooming the track and stands, and steadfast support from snowmobile manufacturers, SnoWest, and the participants. It is still the best end of season show for snowmobilers in the West! ❄

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SWOOP Motorcycles If you’re looking for a show that will put you on the edge of your seat, then head to the Swoop Motorcycle street show in on Madison Avenue in downtown West Yellowstone at 4 PM on Saturday, March 14th2015. The Swoop show is part of the Snowmobile EXPO weekend and is free courtesy of local West Yellowstone businesses.

Boulder, Montana-based Swoop Productions, LLC. is a rider formed company that brings the exciting spectacle of freestyle motocross, quads, snowmobiles, street bike and Harley Davidson stunt Swoop was founded eight years ago

by Brian Giordano and leads the extreme sport industry in the Big Sky state.

Starting with small shows, Swoop has grown into something much bigger with five years of appearances at EXPO and featured for the past four years at the annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis. Swoop has also performed at Evel Knievel Days in Butte for the past two years. Giordano is also a committee member of the Evel Knievel Days Organizing Committee focusing on the Entertainment aspect of the event.

Giordiano explains that each show promotes safety, control, our team as well as new and up-and-coming riders. “With the audience participation, highly skilled riders and electrifying stunts, family-oriented atmosphere our shows provide, each member of the audience will leave with unforgettable memories.”

Swoop Productions offers some of the most talented FMX riders in the world, but practice makes the difference in the quality of show. Giordiano states, “Hours and hours, years and years of practice, broken bikes, broken bones, they go through a lot to be this good and when surfaces are 100% the show is ten times better, but it doesn’t matter, it’s show business, they give you what you get and you have fun with it.”

“Along with phenomenal bike skills comes our unique fun and entertaining image that most other FMX teams fall short of delivering.

We know that it’s not just all about the riding but that entertaining a crowed is the main objective!” ❄ Photo credit goes to Black Foot Media of Helena MT

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Expo Schedule Thursday, March 12th All events at EXPO Headquarters-West Yellowstone Holiday Inn 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm............. MWR Racer Check-in and Registration 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm............. Casino Night 8:30 pm – 9:00 pm............. Calcutta for Vintage Racers 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm............ Free Concert with The Teka Brock Band

Friday, March 13th 8:00 am – 7:00 pm ............ EXPO INFO Desk & Ticket Will Call 9:00 am – 2:00 pm............. MWR Radar Runs @ Drag track 9:00 am – 9:30 am............. Racer /Safety Meeting @ Track 9:00 am – 3:00 pm............. Snowmobile Manufacturer Demo Rides @ south of Track 9:00 am – 3:00 pm............. Timbersled Demo Rides @ south of Track 10:00 am – 10:15 am.......... Exhibitor Opening Ceremonies 10:15 am – 6:00 pm............ Expo Exhibit Hall & Tent @ Holiday Inn 10:15 am – 10:45 am.......... MWR 120 & Junior SnoCross Qualifying @ Track 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ............ MWR Vintage Oval Racing @ Track (2 rounds qualifying) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ............ MWR 120 & Junior SnoCross Finals @ Track 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm ............ Free M120 Snowmobile Rides for Kids 3-12 yrs. (south of Track) 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm............. MWR Vintage Oval Racing Finals 5:30 pm.............................. Concert Gates Open @ Pioneer (City Park) 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm............. WSVSA Vintage Snowmobile Round Up Registration 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm........... Concert - Teka Brock Band, Confederate Railroad & Blackhawk, Octane Addictions Snowmobile Freestyle Show & fireworks

Saturday, March 14th

7:30 am – 8:30 am............. Drag Racer Registration @ Drag Track 9:00 am – 6:00 pm ............ EXPO Exhibit Hall & Tent @ Holiday Inn 9:00 am – 4:00 pm............. Snowmobile Manufacturer Demo Rides @ south of Track 9:00 am – 4:00 pm............. Timbersled Demo Rides. @ south of Track 9:00 am – 9:30 pm............. WGN 120 & Junior Tech Check @ Track 9:00 am – 3:00 pm............. WSSRA Snowmobile Drag Racing @ Drag Track 9:00 am – 5:00 pm............. WSVSA Vintage Snowmobile Show & Round Up @ Track 10:00 am – 3:00 pm........... Free M120 Snowmobiles Rides for Kids 3-12 yrs. @ south of Track 9:30 am – 10:00 am............. Western Grand Championship (WGN) M120 & Junior SnoCross Hot Laps 10:00 am – 1:00 pm............ Western Grand Championship M120 Races & Junior SnoCross 11:00 am – 11:30 am ......... WSVSA Vintage Hot Laps @ Track 12:00 pm – 1:00 PM.......... Intermission at the Track 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm............. MWR Vintage Oval Racing @ Track (2 rounds qualifying) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm............. WGN M120 & Junior SnoCross Finals 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm............. MWR Vintage Oval Racing Finals 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm............. SWOOP Motorcycle Freestyle Show (free) @downtown 5:30 pm.............................. Concert Gates Open @ Pioneer (City Park) 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm............ Concert – Outlaws, Warrant & Jackyl Octane Addictions Snowmobile Freestyle Show & fireworks

Sunday, March 15th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm............. EXPO Exhibit Hours @ Holiday Inn Convention Center

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