Youth News by Janet Widness

For years, youth involvement has been front and center for MnUSA. Additionally, we connect with youth through racing. Racing is a great way to introduce youth to snowmobiling because it satisfies that competitive sports need that so many youths have. During the winter months, snowmobile racing gives youths an alternative to other sports like basketball, wrestling and hockey. Although it can be expensive and isn’t part of a school activity, it bonds families together, keeps parents involved in their children’s lives, and teaches certain skills that children wouldn’t necessarily learn through traditional school-sponsored sports programs.

Many youth racers grow into adult racing or get involved in manufacturers’ race programs or become mechanics and ambassadors for snowmobiling later in life, and advocate for snowmobiling as an important part of an adult’s life lessons and skills.

Did I mention competitiveness? Oh yes, these youth can ride, and are very competitive. Or is it the adults living vicariously through their children? Well, whatever it is, it’s a whole lotta fun. Some of the youth involved in the attached photos include: siblings Kynsie, age 10 (#12) and Bryden Diesen, age 11 (# 224) of Wannaska, MN; Taylor Cloose, age 13 (#110) of Pinewood, and Rielly Clark, age 12 (#68) of Warren, MN.

Congratulations to all the youth involved in snowmobile racing throughout the State of Minnesota and keep on racing for the checkered flag!