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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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.
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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…)
NEW SNOW, SNOWMAKING & TON OF EVENTS HIGHLIGHT MLK WEEKEND AT ATTITASH & WILDCAT
Bartlett & Pinkham Notch, NH – Attitash Mountain Resort and Wildcat Mountain have been and continue to make snow around the clock with the focus on expanding terrain for the long MLK holiday weekend. Mother Nature has also assisted with a significant snow fall Tuesday night with Wildcat Mountain picking up eight inches of snow and Attitash receiving six inches and significant additional snow is forecasted for the weekend.
Wildcat Mountain has taken advantage of every opportunity to be making snow since early November opening on November 25 and have been operating daily since then with multiple summit-to-base trails and routes open. Wildcat is currently making snow on the Wild Kitten trail for the weekend. It is a favorite among all abilities, but an especially inviting cruiser for novice skiers and snowboarders. It is over a mile in length. Wildcat expects to have half its total acreage open for skiing and riding this weekend.
Attitash Mountain Resort has recently opened up all connecting trails between its two mountains. The snowmaking and grooming teams will be pushing hard through the week to open many additional trails. Snowmaking is underway on Upper and Lower Cathedral, Lower Saco, Chicken’s Pitch and Ammonoosuc on the Attitash side. At Bear Peak, snowmakers have completed Trillium, Moonbeam and Reckoning and are firing up Wandering Skis. Snowmaking continues on Lower Myth Maker. Attitash expects to have over 50% of its 68 trails available and over 60% of its acreage. Attitash will also be adding a terrain park on Bear Peak for the weekend.
Attitash & Wildcat offer the only reciprocal ticket & pass program in New Hampshire. Lift tickets and season passes are valid for use at both areas. The ski areas are located a short 20-minute drive from one another and will offer a combined 50 trails, over 268 acres, and terrain park features for skiing & riding this upcoming holiday weekend.
For on-snow events, Attitash has a Rail Jam slated for this Saturday that will kick-off of the three-event Attitash Freeride Series. Snowmaking has been underway all this week on the Lower Myth Maker trail and the terrain park build has begun for Saturday’s Rail Jam.
Both ski areas offer great après entertainment all season long. The Wildcat Pub features musician Ryan St. Onge on Friday and DJ Mike for this Saturday. Attitash will feature musician Scott Baer performing in The Den at Bear Peak while the popular local band Livin’ The Dream perform in Ptarmigan’s Pub Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 pm. A Patriots Playoffs Viewing Party beginning at4:30 p.m. will include food & drink specials and prize giveaways throughout the game including a grand prize, a “Fat Tire” mountain bike.
Debut at Mount Southington Ski Area next up for East Coast Snocross,