Mar 25, 2016 | Maine, Snocross, Snowmobile
Morin sweeps Pro finals at Pittston Farm for East Coast Snocross,
Presented by AMSOIL, Woody’s Traction and FXR
ROCKWOOD, Maine (Mar. 14, 2016) — Former series champion Mathieu Morin notched his first sweep of the Pro Open finals since his 2011 championship season, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed Round 6 on the 2016 schedule at historic Pittston Farm.
Morin, of Val-D’Or, Quebec, powered his Ingles Performance Ski-doo to victory on Saturday after a strong effort in qualifying. Swedish invader Mikko Osmo (Team Southside/Polaris) chased Morin throughout the final yet settled for second, while New Hampshire veteran Jake daSilva (daSilva Racing/Ski-doo) put in a strong performance to round out the podium in third. Points leader Danny Poirier (Ingles Performance/Ski-doo) came off his sled, unhooked his tether and had trouble getting the sled refired. He would soldier on to finish fourth, while series newcomer Emil Hansson (Team Southside/Polaris) completed the top five. (more…)
Mar 14, 2016 | Loon Mountain, New Hampshire
New England Disabled Sports and Loon Mountain Resort to host
2016 US Paralympic Alpine National Championships and IPCAS Races
Lincoln, NH (March 10, 2016) — New England Disabled Sports and Loon Mountain Resort are honored to again be hosting the 2016 US Paralympic Alpine Skiing National Championships and International Paralympic Committee Alpine Skiing North America Races for the Slalom and Giant Slalom events. Top racers from all over the United States will congregate at Loon from March 20st through March 24th for four days of Paralympic-caliber alpine racing.
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Mar 14, 2016 | Snocross, Snowmobile
Debut at Mount Southington Ski Area next up for East Coast Snocross,
Presented by AMSOIL, Woody’s Traction and FXR
CLARKSBURG, Mass. (March 11, 2016) – Whenever a touring series visits a new venue for the first time, there’s a certain amount of excitement and anticipation among teams and race fans.
On Saturday and Sunday, March 19-20, fans of snowmobile snocross and many who’ve yet to enjoy the sport in person will converge on southern New England, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) makes it first-ever visit to the beautiful Mount Southington Ski Area in Plantsville, Connecticut.
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Mar 10, 2016 | Attitash, New Hampshire
Peak Resorts Announce New 16/17 Season Pass in Northeast
Highlights Lower Price, More Resorts
West Dover, Vermont, March 4, 2016 – Peak Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKIS) today announced 2016/2017 winter season passes are now on sale for its Northeast region. The new Peak Pass features a total of six pass options valid at seven different mountain locations across four states in the Northeast. Resorts include Mount Snow in Vermont; Attitash, Wildcat and Crotched Mountains in New Hampshire; Hunter Mountain in New York; and Jack Frost and Big Boulder in Pennsylvania.
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Mar 9, 2016 | Snocross, Snowmobile
Morin, Poirier split Pro finals in Bennington for East Coast Snocross,
Presented by AMSOIL, Woody’s Traction and FXR
BENNINGTON, Vermont (Feb. 29, 2016) – Five-time champion and current point leader Danny Poirier and teammate Mathieu Morin split the Pro Open finals over the weekend, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed Round 5 of its eight-race schedule at Willow Park in Bennington, Vermont.
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Mar 9, 2016 | Loon Mountain, New Hampshire
SNOWMAKING AND SPRING EVENTS KICK OFF MARCH AT
AT NEW HAMPSHIRE’S LOON MOUNTAIN RESORT
LINCOLN, NH (March 3, 2014) – Snowmaking continues this week at Loon Mountain Resort in preparation for a March and April filled with great skiing and riding and classic events. This spring will be especially sweet for guests who purchase their 2016/17 New England Pass in full, as they will be able to use that pass to ski or ride for the rest of this season, starting March 14.
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Mar 8, 2016 | Snocross, Snowmobile
Jess Racing earns another podium at Hollywood Casino Snocross National
JOLIET, Illinois (Mar. 7, 2016) – Massachusetts-based Jess Racing enjoyed another solid outing on the national snocross tour over the weekend, competing in ISOC’s annual Hollywood Casino Snocross National at the beautiful Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois.
Pro Lite rider Montana Jess kicked off the weekend in impressive fashion on Friday evening, earning first and fourth place finishes during qualifying rounds. In the 14-lap final, Jess inherited the lead shortly after the start when two riders came together in the first corner. The points leader set sail and held the lead until the final circuit, settling for second to notch his 10th podium finish in 13 starts.
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Jan 29, 2016 | Maine, Snocross, Snowmobile
Inaugural event at Pittston Farm now a points race for East Coast Snocross,
Presented by AMSOIL, Woody’s Traction and FXR
CLARKSBURG, Mass. (Jan. 28, 2016) – When race teams make the trek to Maine’s famed Northwoods region in mid-March, there will be much more at stake than trophies and bragging rights.
What was originally planned as a high-stakes exhibition race northwest of Moosehead Lake has taken on new meaning, as officials at East Coast Snocross (ECS) announce the inaugural Maine Northwoods Sno-X Challenge at Historic Pittston Farm on March 12-13 will now be a points race for Pro Open, Pro Lite and Sport classes.
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Jan 28, 2016 | Snocross, Snowmobile
Jess Racing earns a pair of podiums at U.S. Air Force Snocross National
Pro rider Jake Scott puts in performance of a lifetime on Saturday
DEADWOOD, South Dakota (Jan. 27, 2016) – After a difficult night of racing on Friday, Massachusetts native Montana Jess and New York native Jake Scott both recovered nicely on Saturday with podium finishes, as Jess Racing completed rounds seven and eight on the 2016 AMSOIL Championship Snocross (ACS) tour at the Days of 76 Sports Complex.
On Friday, Jess missed the setup slightly in qualifying and was forced to run the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) to get into the final. After winning the LCQ, the 18-year-old soldiered to a fourth place finish and held onto his points lead in Pro Lite. Saturday went much better, notching third and second-place finishes in qualifying before powering his way to third in the 16-lap Final.
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Jan 20, 2016 | New York, Snocross, Snowmobile
Season opener in Plattsburgh next up for East Coast Snocross,
Presented by AMSOIL, Woody’s Traction and FXR
CLARKSBURG, Mass. (Jan. 18, 2016) – Now that winter has finally moved in to stay here in the northeast, the time to go snowmobile racing is here. After months of preparation at race shops throughout New England and New York, it’s time to load the trailers, pack the gear and get those sleds on the snow.
Race fans can get ready for another high-flying season, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) gets set for the 2016 season opener, on Saturday and Sunday, January 23-24, at
the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Plattsburgh, New York. (more…)
