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2023 Midwest Ride-In

The Saturday morning Jack Speckel Memorial Trail Ride is always a big hit.

This year’s Midwest Ride-In may be the biggest one yet! Why? Because it will feature the big bad triple cylinder snowmobiles! Plus, this year, the show has been condensed to a two-day show. The Friday/Saturday event starts at 8am on Friday with gates opening for spectators and swappers. The ballroom will also open at 8am; at 9am the merchandise and silent auction starts. Pickup for show placards for Saturday’s big show runs from 10am to 2pm,

New this year, the Kevin Lehse Fireside Trail Ride and Social, which leaves from the truck track at 4pm, with the trail ride ending at the campsite with a fire, food and beverages. The long-standing Friday Night Ice Breaker party will start at 6:30pm in the ballroom. The night continues with a silent auction, announcement of the 2024 themed show, and the sale of 2024 themed sled shirts, food and beverage available. The ballroom closes at 10pm.

On Saturday at 7am, the gates open for spectators and swappers; at 8am the ballroom opens, merchandise sales start, plus Hall of Fame and Antique Snowmobile Club of America raffle tickets will be available for sale. Kid’s Pro Ice hot laps start at 8:30am, followed by the silent auction opening at 9am. At 9:30am, there will be a Kid’s Pro Ice drivers meeting, followed at 10am with the racing on the pond to the east of the ballroom. At 10:30am the Jack Speckel Midwest Ride-In Trail Ride leaves from the truck track.

At noon, show judges meet in the ballroom, and the Big Show runs from 12:30pm to 2pm Saturday, moving from the traditional Sunday show, with awards at 3pm in the ballroom. So, you can participate in the trail ride mid-morning and get back in time to be in the show at 12:30pm.

And new this year, the Midwest Retro SnoCross race will start with registration starting at 3pm in the Chalet, by the snocross track. With over $5,000 in guaranteed cash payouts, the hot and heavy racing will begin at 4:30pm under the lights until 10pm. Cash bar will be available in the Chalet.

New this year is the Retro Sno Cross to be held Saturday afternoon on the snocross track.

Note: Midwest Ride-In attendees can leave trailers on property overnight on Saturday night and pick up Sunday from 8am to noon.

As always, there will be plenty of food and beverage options throughout the two days, and plenty of opportunities to ride your sleds. Remember, this is a snowmobile event; no ATVs/UTVs or wheeled vehicles are allowed.

Special guests this year include the Antique Snowmobile Club of America, as the Midwest Ride-In will be hosting their annual winter meeting. Get ready for some great antique snowmobile action! And in addition to the Antique Snowmobile Club of America, the Midwest Ride-In will welcome the Boa Brotherhood—a dedicated group of Boa