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January 21, 2013 – Monster Energy/Arctic Cat’s Tucker Hibbert has his sight set on capturing the first-ever X Games Aspen gold medal six-peat Sunday afternoon on Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colo. This year marks the return of snocross at X Games after a one-year absence and Hibbert’s 13th career appearance at the event.

Photo credit: John Hanson

In 2000, Hibbert shocked the action sports world by becoming the youngest gold medalist in history as a 15-year-old amateur. He has continued his dominance in the sport by winning another nine X Games medals including a five-year gold streak from 2007 to 2011. With his ten medals, he is the most decorated athlete in a single winter discipline. Outside of X Games, he holds two FIM World Championships, six Pro National Championships and 73 Pro National victories.

Hibbert is riding high into Aspen after winning four-straight pro finals on the ISOC National Snocross Tour and completing an intense altitude training program. Since the majority of snocross events are held near sea level, over the past ten years, he and his crew have developed an in-depth testing program to ensure his Arctic Cat Sno Pro 600 is specifically tuned to perform at high altitude.

Fans worldwide can watch qualifying and the final event live Sunday on ESPN, ESPN3D and WatchESPN.com from 4 to 6 p.m. ET. To catch the behind the scenes action, visit www.tucker-hibbert.com and link to Hibbert’s social media sites.

Tucker Hibbert – #68 Monster Energy/Arctic Cat
“It’s exciting for me and the Monster Energy/Arctic Cat team as a whole to have X Games on our schedule again. X Games always gives us that spark to work hard and keep pushing. It’s a unique event that we put a lot of effort towards.
This is a big year with the six-peat on the line but I’m not approaching it any different. The number one goal is to be prepared so I’m doing the same things I’ve always done.”

Tucker Hibbert – At-A-Glance
13th Appearance at X Games
2011: Gold
2010: Gold
2009: Gold
2008: Gold
2007: Gold
2006: DNQ
2005: Silver
2004: Silver
2003: Bronze
2002: Silver
2001: DNF
2000: Gold

Fast Facts
• Hometown: Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
• 2012 and 2010 FIM Snowcross World Champion
• Six-Time National Snocross Champion – 73 National Pro Wins
• 10-Time ESPN Winter X Games Medalist

Media Opportunity
X Games Aspen 13 Press Conference – Wednesday, Jan. 23 – 3 p.m. MT
Watch Live Online: www.xgames.com

Resources
www.tucker-hibbert.com • www.monsterenergy.com • www.arcticcat.com • www.xgames.com

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January 17, 2013 – Tucker Hibbert will make his first appearance at Sweden’s Clash of Nations (CON) Super Snowcross event March 28-29. In only three years, CON has experienced tremendous growth, becoming one of the premier action sports events in Scandinavia. Over 70 of world’s top snowcross and snowmobile freestyle athletes are expected to compete in the two-day event held at the prestigious Lugnet Arena in Falun.

Photo Credit: John Hanson

This will mark Hibbert’s second career appearance in the snowmobile crazed country and his first event in the southern region. He first traveled to Sweden in 2010 to compete in the FIM Snowcross World Championship held in Mala. The American rider received a warm welcome and went on to win his first World Championship title.

Hibbert was scheduled to race at the 2012 CON but had to withdraw due to an injury suffered only days prior to the event. It is the only snowmobile race he has missed due to an injury in his 13 years as a professional athlete. He made a full recovery and currently holds the ISOC Pro Open Championship points lead in the U.S.

Next up for Hibbert is ESPN Winter X Games January 27 in Aspen, Colo. where he will compete for the first-ever gold medal six-peat.  Fans worldwide can watch the event live on ESPN. For Hibbert’s complete race schedule, visit www.tucker-hibbert.com.

Photo Credit: John Hanson

Tucker Hibbert – #68 Monster Energy/Arctic Cat

“It’s going to be awesome to go back to Sweden. I had to miss last year but was able to watch the races online. It looked like a big track so it should be fun. I’ve only heard really positive things about the event.

I hope the race fans are as excited about racing at they were in Mala. The level of enthusiasm for snowmobiles and racing in Sweden is on a different level. I expect it to be the same in Falun.

It’s always a unique experience traveling and racing overseas. I really like the challenge of it. Each year, I meet new people and get put into a situation I’ve never experienced. It’s fun to compete against guys that I don’t get to race with in the U.S. and to check out the different riding styles. There’s a lot of talent over there. It should be the perfect way to end my season!”

Fast Facts

• Hometown: Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
• 2012 and 2010 FIM Snowcross World Champion
• Six-Time National Snocross Champion – 73 National Pro Wins
• 10-Time ESPN Winter X Games Medalist

Resources

www.tucker-hibbert.com

www.monsterenergy.com • www.arcticcat.com • www.isocracing.com • www.clashofnations.se

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January 7, 2013 – With his home state fans behind him, Monster Energy/Arctic Cat’s Tucker Hibbert rallied to dominant victories Friday and Saturday night at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minn. The reigning World Champion rode with confidence and precision throughout the qualifying rounds and final events to sweep his first national event in three years; taking the ISOC Pro Open Championship points lead in the process.

Photo Credit: John Hanson

After finishing 1-1 in his qualifying rounds, Hibbert was awarded the number one pick for Friday night’s 15-rider, 22-lap final. He ripped the Stud Boy holeshot and never looked back to win the main event by 16 seconds.
Hibbert woke up Saturday as the new Pro Open Championship red plate holder. He went on to convincingly win both qualifying rounds but had to dig deep in the final. At the close of lap one he found himself in third with Ross Martin and Tim Tremblay battling out front. He didn’t let them out of his sight and methodically picked off both riders to take the lead. He continued to push forward and when the checkers flew, he had lapped every rider but the second place finisher.
Next up for Hibbert is ESPN Winter X Games January 27 in Aspen where he will compete for the first-ever gold medal six-peat. This year marks his 13th appearance at the high-profile event. He holds the record for being the youngest athlete to win a gold medal and with ten medals to his name, is the most decorated snowmobile athlete in X Games history. Fans worldwide can watch the event live on ESPN.

Tucker Hibbert – #68 Monster Energy/Arctic Cat
“It’s really exciting to sweep an event again. We (the team) have been working hard and it’s paying off. We’re all excited about the rest of the season.
It felt awesome to win Friday, then to take the points lead put it on a different level. I was down over 20 points after Duluth. I started to dig myself out of that hole at Bessemer and pushed to the top this weekend at Canterbury. It was rewarding to walk into the trailer Saturday morning and see the red plates on my sled. It definitely gave the entire team extra spark and motivation.
It’s a good deal to have wins under my belt before Winter X. The team is riding high and has newfound motivation to work even harder. To sweep an event right before X is the best thing that could have happened for us. All of our focus is now on X and to take the six-peat.”

Photo Credit: John Hanson

Fast Facts
• Hometown: Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
• 2012 and 2010 FIM Snowcross World Champion
• Six-Time National Snocross Champion – 73 National Pro Wins
• 10-Time ESPN Winter X Games Medalist

Resources
www.tucker-hibbert.com • www.monsterenergy.com • www.arcticcat.com • www.isocracing.com • www.xgames.com

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Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minn. will host rounds five and six of AMSOIL Championship Snocross today and tomorrow. Below are the details on how to follow Tucker in the pits and watch all the racing LIVE.

Photo Credit: John Hanson

Stay connected to Tucker’s social media sites for instant race results and pit pictures.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TuckerHibbert
Twitter: http://twitter.com/hibbert68
Instagram: http://instagram.com/tuckerhibbert

Free LIVE Race Streaming
https://www.facebook.com/TuckerHibbert/app_196506863720166
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http://www.ustream.tv/isoc

Race Schedule – All times listed CT

FRIDAY, Jan. 4 – Pro Open Round 5
Practice – 2:55 and 4:45 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies – 6:00 p.m.
Round 1 – 6:20 p.m.
Round 2 Qualifying – 7:35 p.m.
LCQ – 8:30 p.m.
FINAL – 9:05 p.m.

SATURDAY, Jan. 5 – Pro Open Round 6
Practice – 2:25 p.m. and 4:40 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies – 6:00 p.m.
Round 1 Qualifying – 6:20 p.m.
Round 2 Qualifying – 7:40 p.m.
LCQ – 8:35 p.m.
FINAL – 9:10 p.m.

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December 31, 2012 – After a three-week break from the national tour, Minnesota’s World Champion snocross racer, Tucker Hibbert, is prepared to compete at Canterbury Park this weekend in Shakopee. The historic horse racetrack will host the rounds five and six of AMSOIL Championship Snocross (ACS) under the lights Friday and Saturday night.
Last year at Canterbury, Hibbert captured his 68th career win in an intense battle in front of a record crowd. It was a milestone win for the racer who has donned the number 68 his entire professional career. He is focused on making this appearance just as memorable by continuing his win streak from the most recent ACS event where he won three of four qualifying rounds and both Pro Open final events.
Pro racing kicks-off Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online and at the gate. At home, fans can watch the action live online at ustream.tv/isoc and catch complete coverage of the event on CBS Sports Network January 27 and February 3.

Tucker Hibbert – #68 Monster Energy/Arctic Cat
“Canterbury has always been one of my favorite events. Racing at a big, first-class venue provides a really unique atmosphere for fans. For me, racing under the lights in front of a huge crowd ramps up the excitement level. It’s a good vibe.
I hope to carry my momentum from Michigan into Canterbury this weekend. The crew has my Monster Energy/Arctic Cat dialed-in. I can’t wait to get back to the races!”

Tucker Hibbert – At-A-Glance
Eighth Pro Appearance at Canterbury Park
2012: Pro Open 1 – 14th • Pro Open 2 – 1st
2010: Pro Super Stock – 1st • Pro Open – 1st
2009: Pro Super Stock – 1st • Pro Open – 1st
2008: Pro Super Stock – 1st • Pro Super Stock – 1st
2003: Pro Stock – 3rd • Pro Open – 10th
2002: Pro Stock – 7th • Pro Open – 2nd
2001: Pro Stock – 4th • Pro Open – 2nd

Fast Facts
• Hometown: Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
• 2012 and 2010 FIM Snowcross World Champion
• Six-Time National Snocross Champion – 71 National Pro Wins
• 10-Time ESPN Winter X Games Medalist

Noteworthy
• Hibbert will compete for the first-ever gold medal six-peat at Winter X Games in Aspen on January 27. ESPN will broadcast the event live.
• Hibbert threw the honorary first pitch at the September 12 Minnesota Twins game.

Resources
www.tucker-hibbert.com • www.monsterenergy.com • www.arcticcat.com • www.isocracing.com

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Take a fast paced look inside team Monster Energy/Arctic Cat’s successful weekend in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Tucker made the big, rough track scaling Blackjack Ski Hill his playground and dished out two monster wins in the Pro Open finals.