Jess Racing notches another podium finish at Pirtek Snocross National Massachusetts native holds on to points lead in Pro Lite
SHAKOPEE, Minnesota (Jan. 13, 2016) – After a tough night of racing Friday, Massachusetts native Montana Jess bounced back in style on Saturday with a podium finish as Jess Racing completed Rounds five and six on the 2016 AMSOIL Championship Snocross (ACS) tour at Canterbury Park.
Jess, 18, of Westminster, was fast in Friday’s qualifying rounds with a pair of second-place runs. During the final, he charged up to the sixth position from deep in the field before having a mechanical failure (broken shock) pitch him off the sled at lap six (of 10), sending him to a 13th-place finish. (more…)
Ingles Performance revved up for ECS opener after strong showing in ISOC Danny Poirier builds momentum in national events
PHOENIX, N.Y. (Jan. 12, 2016) – In most forms of motorsports competition, momentum is often what carries a specific team to a streak of consecutive wins or even championships. In the sport of snowmobile snocross, having momentum on your side builds confidence in both riders and the skilled mechanics who set up and maintain the sleds.
One of the northeast’s top snocross teams is carrying a ton of momentum into the new year, as Ingles Performance prepares for the 2016 East Coast Snocross (ECS) series season opener on Jan. 23-24 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Plattsburgh, New York. (more…)
Officials announce new partnership with Camso at East Coast Snocross, Presented by AMSOIL, Woody’s Traction and FXR
CLARKSBURG, Mass. (Jan. 12, 2016) – One of the key components of any snowmobile is its rubber track. It provides flotation over the white gold we call snow, and directly connects the power under our hoods to the trail below.
Within the far-reaching snowmobile industry, one name stands above the rest when it comes to manufacturing tracks. Officials at East Coast Snocross (ECS) have announced a new partnership with Camso (formerly Camoplast), the worldwide leader in snowmobile tracks and ATV track systems. (more…)
LOON MOUNTAIN RESORT LAUNCHES NEW LEARN-TO-SKI PROGRAM
Resort to Participate in National January Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month
LINCOLN, NH (Dec. 29, 2015) – Learning to ski or snowboard at Loon Mountain Resort this winter is easier and more exciting than ever. In addition to participating in the nationwide Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month in January, the resort has launched its new First Class Beginner’s Weekends, two-day learning experiences that equip beginners with all the skills – and the gear – they need to become lifelong skiers. (more…)
Ski Butternut pushing to open weekend of January 2 – 3.
Great Barrington – After reviewing the most recent short and long term weather forecast, Ski Butternut’s General Manager, Dick McCann happily announced Monday morning that the mountain is looking to open as early as Saturday, January 2nd or Sunday January 3rd. Understandably opening is dependent upon the mountain receiving the necessary cold temperatures to blow snow, but the forecast looks very promising in regard to that much needed return to colder temperatures.
The Berkshires are under a Winter Weather Advisory Monday night into Tuesday afternoon that brings with it cold temperatures. The low for Monday night is predicted to dip down around 23 degrees. Snowmaking weather then returns again Thursday, Friday and Saturday with a low of 22 predicted and then again Sunday with temperatures forecast to dip to a low of 17 degrees. Temperatures in the mid-teens are ideal for snowmaking operations at Ski Butternut. These forecasts come from The Weather Channel. (more…)
Second annual Paul Bunyan Snocross returns to Bangor for East Coast Snocross, Presented by AMSOIL, Woody’s Traction and FXR
CLARKSBURG, Mass. (Dec. 21, 2015) – As the 2016 racing season draws ever closer, plans are coming together for an exciting weekend of racing in one of Maine’s most well-known cities.
Officials at East Coast Snocross (ECS) and the Eastern Maine Community College Foundation are pleased to announce the second annual Paul Bunyan Snocross, presented by Dysarts, will return to historic Bass Park in Bangor on Saturday and Sunday, January 30-31. (more…)
Jess Racing notches another podium finish at Makita Snocross National Massachusetts native maintains points lead in Pro Lite
GLYNDON, Minnesota (Dec. 16, 2015) – Despite difficult track conditions brought on by a lack of snow and warm temperatures across the northern plains, Jess Racing competed in the Makita Snocross National, Presented by Country Cat over the weekend at Buffalo River Race Park.
Rounds 3 and 4 of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross (ACS) tour brought success for Montana Jess (Pro Lite) and New York native Jake Scott (Pro Open), with Jess scoring a runner-up finish on Saturday and Scott qualifying for his first Final of the season. Jess’s perseverance and efforts allowed him to maintain the overall points lead, holding a 22-point advantage over Kevin Wallenstein. (more…)