The TODAY Show’s Sara Haines ventured up to Northern Minnesota to join the Arctic Cat snowmobile assembly line and learned to ride (well, kind of…) from Tucker Hibbert, winner of seven X Games gold medals in Snowcross.
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March 4, 2013 – Pelican Rapids’ own world champion snocross racer, Tucker Hibbert, is set to compete at his home race this weekend in Glyndon, Minn. Hibbert lives under 30 miles from Buffalo River Race Park (BRRP), making it an easy drive or ride to the track Friday and Saturday nights for the ISOC Ram Truck Fargo National.
Photo Credit: John Hanson
Hibbert is having one of the most dominate seasons of his 13-year professional career. He has won nine of the 12 ISOC Pro Open National finals this season and currently holds a 73-point lead in the Pro Open Points Championship (498-425). With only two events left on the ISOC tour, BRRP is slated to host back-to-back nights of intense racing action.
Pro racing kicks-off at 6 p.m. both Friday and Saturday. Tickets are available at the gate or online at www.isocracing.com.
Tucker Hibbert – #68 Monster Energy/Arctic Cat
“Racing this close to home is an awesome opportunity. I can’t decide if I’m going to drive my Ram Truck or ride my Arctic Cat RR to the track. I guess it’s great to have options!
I know BRRP has been working hard on expanding its facilities to host a first-class event. It sounds like they have a lot of snow so we (the riders) should have a wide, long track. I’m looking forward to racing in front of a hometown crowd!”
Media Opportunities
On-Track Media Day
What: Meet Hibbert, get a signed poster and take an up-close look at his race sled.
When: Thursday, March 7 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: The Hub – 2525 9th Ave SW Fargo, ND
• The event is free and open to the public.
Photo Credit: John Hanson
Fast Facts
• Hometown: Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
• 2012 and 2010 FIM Snowcross World Champion
• Six-Time National Snocross Champion – 78 National Pro Wins
• 11-Time X Games Snocross Medalist
Noteworthy
Hibbert will be featured on NBC’s TODAY Show Tuesday, March 5. Recently, co-host Sara Haines took her “Sara in the City” segment to Minnesota to build an Arctic Cat snowmobile at the factory in Thief River Falls and take riding lessons from Hibbert. The feature will air during the fourth hour of TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda.
Tucker Hibbert – Remaining 2012/2013 Snocross Events
March 15-17: Lake Geneva, WI – Grand Geneva Resort
March 28-29: Falun, Sweden – Clash of Nations – Lugnet Arena
Resources
www.tucker-hibbert.com • www.monsterenergy.com • www.arcticcat.com • www.isocracing.com
East Coast snocross fans welcomed Tucker Hibbert back to New York after a two-year absence with an electric, standing room only crowd in Salamanca February 22-23. Follow Tucker as he gives you his first-hand experience at rounds 11 and 12 of the ISOC National Snocross tour.
Tucker Hibbert will be featured on NBC’s TODAY Show Tuesday, March 5. Recently, co-host Sara Haines took her “Sara in the City” segment to Minnesota to build an Arctic Cat snowmobile at the factory in Thief River Falls and take riding lessons from Hibbert. The feature will air during the fourth hour of the TODAY Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda. Check your local listings for the exact air time in your area.
February 25, 2013 – Tucker Hibbert took his win streak to New York this past weekend by sweeping rounds 11 and 12 of the ISOC National Snocross tour in Salamanca. In typical east coast fashion, snowmobile enthusiasts poured into Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel filling the trackside bleachers then taking to a nearside hill to catch the action, making it a standing room only event.
Photo Credit: John Hanson
Friday, Monster Energy/Arctic Cat’s Hibbert went 1-4 in qualifying giving him the fifth pick for the 15-rider, 24-lap main event. He pulled a top-five start and by the close of lap three he moved into second place. With over a four-second gap between him and leader Ross Martin, he had to move quick on the short oval track. Within five laps, he reeled in Martin and made a clean outside pass in the corner before the finish. While weaving in and out of lapped traffic, Hibbert extended his lead to 13 seconds then backed down to finish nine seconds ahead of second place Martin.
Hibbert took the top position in both his qualifying rounds Saturday, making him the number one qualifier for the final. With another top-five start Hibbert rode with intensity to push to the front of the field. On lap five he took the lead and rallied to open a 12-second gap. Like Friday, he eventually slowed his pace to finish nine seconds ahead of second place.
Hibbert entered New York with a 63-point lead in the Pro Open Championship and exited with a 73-point lead over reigning champion, Tim Tremblay. With only two stops remaining on the ISOC tour, Hibbert will have the home track advantage March 8-9 in Glyndon, Minn. for the Ram Truck Fargo National. He hopes to turn the 35-mile drive to the track into a ride on his Arctic Cat F800 Race Replica snowmobile.
Tucker Hibbert – #68 Monster Energy/Arctic Cat
“I couldn’t believe how many people were at the race in New York and how excited they were about snowmobiling. With that excitement in the pits and in the stands, it really gets the riders pumped up and makes for intense racing.
The track was short but wide enough that we (the riders) were able to make passes. It got rough in the finals. With a short track, I knew I had to charge as hard as I could on the opening laps before we hit lapped traffic. I put all my focus into getting to the front early before it got too crazy and it worked out.
I’m really excited for the Fargo race next weekend. It’s fun to race close to home and to have friends and family there supporting me. I know the crew at Buffalo River Race Park is working hard on making a big track so it should be an awesome race!”
Photo Credit: John Hanson
Tucker Hibbert – Remaining 2012/2013 Snocross Events
March 8-9: Glyndon, MN – Buffalo River Race Park
March 15-17: Lake Geneva, WI – Grand Geneva Resort
March 28-29: Falun, Sweden – Clash of Nations – Lugnet Arena
Resources
www.tucker-hibbert.com • www.monsterenergy.com • www.arcticcat.com • www.isocracing.com
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Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel in Salamanca, NY will host rounds 11 and 12 of ISOC National Snocross today and tomorrow. Below are the details on how to follow Tucker in the pits and watch all the racing LIVE.
Stay connected to Tucker’s social media sites for instant race results and pit pictures.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TuckerHibbert
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hibbert68
Instagram: https://instagram.com/tuckerhibbert
Video Highlights
YouTube – Tucker Hibbert TV: https://www.youtube.com/tuckerhibberttv
Free LIVE Race Streaming
https://www.facebook.com/TuckerHibbert/app_196506863720166
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https://www.ustream.tv/isoc
Race Schedule – All times listed ET
FRIDAY, Feb. 22 – Pro Open Round 11
Practice – 2:55 and 4:40 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies – 6:00 p.m.
Round 1 Qualifying- 6:20 p.m.
Round 2 Qualifying – 7:35 p.m.
LCQ – 8:30 p.m.
FINAL – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, Feb. 23 – Pro Open Round 12
Practice – 2:40 p.m. and 4:55 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies – 6:00 p.m.
Round 1 Qualifying – 6:20 p.m.
Round 2 Qualifying – 7:20 p.m.
LCQ – 8:15 p.m.
FINAL – 8:55 p.m.
Photo Credit: John Hanson