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SnowGoer December, 2011
Hibbert Exits Challenging Duluth National Second in Points Chase
November 28, 2011 – Defending AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series Champion, Tucker Hibbert, gained valuable seat time on Arctic Cat’s all-new 2012 Sno Pro 600 chassis and left the opening round of the series in Duluth, Minn. sitting second in the Pro Open Points Championship chase. The Monster Energy/Arctic Cat rider showcased his ability to move through the pack on a difficult track, making him a force to be reckoned with this winter.
Image by John Hanson
With the shift to only Pro Open racing this season on the ACSS Tour, Hibbert and his competitors will race 15 finals spread over eight stops to earn points for the title. The 20th Annual Duluth National featured rounds one and two.
Hibbert had an impressive run in Saturday night’s final. While battling for third place on lap one, a kicker near the bottom of the massive downhill pitched him off the steep backside of the track. Still on his sled, he re-entered the track in 14th place out of 15 riders. After regaining his composure, he put on a charge that moved him into striking distance of the podium. Twenty laps proved to be not enough, forcing him to settle for fourth.
Sunday afternoon, Hibbert struggled to find a groove in qualifying, making him the eighth pick for the 15-rider, 20-lap final event. He found himself in ninth place off the start with all the top contenders in front of him. He picked off riders each lap eventually moving into third and finishing only one second behind second place.
Image by John Hanson
The ACSS Tour will take a weekend off before heading to Ironwood, Mich. Dec. 10-11. Catch each stop of the tour on NBC Sports’ one-hour broadcasts Sundays at 5 p.m. EST. For the full schedule, visit www.isocracing.com.
Tucker Hibbert – AMSOIL Duluth National Results
Pro Open 1 – Saturday
Round 1: 2nd
Round 2: 2nd
Final: 4th
Pro Open 2 – Sunday
Round 1: 4th
Round 2: 2nd
Final: 3rd
Tucker Hibbert – #68 Monster Energy/Arctic Cat
“I’m disappointed in my results but am happy that we (the team) were able to come out of the weekend with consistent racing and in second place. We didn’t throw anything away but as far as our weekend performance, it’s not where I want to be. I want to be at the front battling for the lead rather than fighting through the pack to get on the podium. I know we have the ability to get there. I’m looking forward to a weekend off before the next race to test and tune. Working on my set-up will help me focus on eliminating mistakes. I’m confident we’ll enter Ironwood as a stronger race team.”
Noteworthy: Hibbert will be on ESPN Radio’s Rocket Rob’s Throttle with Rob Bydos and Broc Glover tonight at 7 p.m. EST. Listen live on www.wbbw.com.
Resources: tucker-hibbert.com • monsterenergy.com • arcticcat.com • isocracing.com
Castle X is a proud sponsor of Tucker Hibbert!
Watch Tucker Hibbert race live online at www.ustream.tv/xsantv this weekend!
Just a reminder that Tucker’s first race of the season is this weekend in Duluth, MN.
You can watch the event live online at www.ustream.tv/xsantv
Below is a detailed breakdown of Tucker’s race schedule. All times are listed CT.
FRIDAY – AMSOIL Dominator Race (non-points, head-to-head bracket elimination competition)
*Tucker is the number one seed since he is the defending National Pro Points Champion
5:20 p.m. – Round 1
6:00 p.m. – Round 2
7:00 p.m. – Semi-Final + Final
SATURDAY – Pro Open Race 1
4:20 p.m. – Round 1 Qualifying
5:30 p.m. – Round 2 Qualifying
7:00 p.m. – Final
SUNDAY – Pro Open Race 2
12:20 p.m. – Round 1 Qualifying
1:30 p.m. – Round 2 Qualifying
3:00 p.m. – Final
Hibbert Welcomes New and Long-Standing Partners to SnoCross Team
Nov. 18, 2011 – Tucker Hibbert will welcome both new and long-standing partners to his factory-supported snowmobile team for the 2011/2012 ISOC Racing National Snocross Tour. Monster Energy will headline the program as Hibbert defends his 2011 Pro Open National Championship aboard Arctic Cat’s all-new Sno Pro 600. New to team Monster Energy/Arctic Cat this season are Hot Stuff Pizza, APV Synthetic Oil and TekVest.
Earlier this week, Hot Stuff Pizza announced its plans to rollout a national promotion wrapped around Hibbert that will give consumers a chance to win a VIP trip to a race, free pizza, snowmobile gear and more. Hot Stuff Pizza franchises over 1000 restaurant locations worldwide.
Hibbert will rely exclusively on APV Synthetic Oil to protect and lubricate his Speedwerx modified Arctic Cat 600 race engines. APV produces performance-oriented lubricants specifically formulated for Arctic Cat race and consumer snowmobiles.
For over ten years, Hibbert has put his trust into TekVest’s upper body protection. He believes in the quality of the product and the protection it provides riders on the track and trail.
Long-time supporters of Hibbert returning to the team include: Castle X Racewear, Stud Boy Traction, Speedwerx, FOX Racing Shox, Spy Optic, Leatt, Kicker, Digital Ink Design & Graphics and CTi.
The Monster Energy/Arctic Cat team transporter will debut its new look Thanksgiving Day when it hits the road for Hibbert’s first race of the season in Duluth, Minn. Nov. 25-27. The 20th Annual Duluth National will mark the beginning of his 12th professional snocross season. For his full schedule, log on to www.tucker-hibbert.com.
Tucker Hibbert – #68 Monster Energy/Arctic Cat
“It’s a good feeling entering a new race season knowing I have solid people and brands behind me. It’s an honor having the opportunity to represent companies passionate about creating quality products. It’s a big year for me defending my title. I have high expectations for myself and everyone involved in my program. I can’t wait to hit the track at Duluth!”
Snowmobiling generates $28 billion in North America
Snowmobiling generates $28 billion in North America
“ISMA is reporting that the snowmobile community generates over 28 billion dollars in economic activity in North America.
Snowmobiling supports over 90,000 full time jobs and generates millions of tax dollars, according to ISMA.
The production and sales of snowmobiles and the related products generates substantive economic impact and employment. In addition, there are thousands of snowmobile dealers and distributors of snowmobile parts that generate significant economic impact locally and nationally.
The largest single impact of snowmobiling can be seen in studying the Tourism Activity reports.
In addition to snowmobile tourism, there are many snowmobiling events which generate millions of dollars of economic impact which are not considered in economic impact studies. Whether it is a snowmobile grass drag, an oval race, snocross race or a hill climb, they all collectively have a positive impact on the economy.”
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Cache of stolen motorcycle parts worth $200,000 found in Wisconsin
Cache of stolen motorcycle parts worth $200,000 found in Wisconsin
“Authorities in Wisconsin and Minnesota are piecing together the story of how $200,000 worth of motorcycle parts stolen in both states have ended up in a storage unit in Hudson, WIsc.
Hudson police executed a warranted search at the unit Oct. 8 and found the cache. The tip came from the Minneapolis Police Department but multiple agencies are involved in the ongoing investigation including police from St. Paul, North St. Paul and Washington County.
Hudson Police Department Det. Shawn Pettee estimates there are parts from around a dozen different motorcycles including thousands of dollars in aftermarket parts like handlebars and exhaust pipes.
Four of the bikes have already been claimed by their owners. “These people know their bikes down to the smallest scratch or dent and we’re using those kinds of things to identify them. They also have nice photos of them and we’ve been able to match several of them to their miscellaneous parts,” Pettee the Star Observer.
Authorities are hoping to learn more as more owners come forward and when a representative of the National Insurance Crimes Bureau inspects the parts over the next few days. The NICB registers stolen vehicles and works with law enforcement on recovery.
Pettee said the person who rents the storage unit was notified of the search warrant but he has not yet been taken into custody. He does not live in Hudson.
Anyone who thinks parts of their motorcycle may be among the stolen property or who has any information related to the investigation should contact Pettee at the HPD at (715) 386-4771.”
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Spooky discovery stalls construction of new Vandervest Harley-Davidson – Local
Spooky discovery stalls construction of new Vandervest Harley-Davidson in Green Bay, Wisconsin
“Anyone who’s ever embarked on a major construction project knows to expect delays, but the owners of Dealernews Top 100 dealership Vandervest Harley-Davidson are facing delays for a strange reason: skeletons in the closet.
More accurately, in the ground under the construction site for the new dealership in Howard, Wisc. Efforts are under way to uncover additional bones after two human skulls and other remains were found yesterday at the construction site.
Brown County Medical Examiner Al Klimek told the Appleton Post Crescentthe site is an undocumented burial site. Investigators do not think the remains were left as the result of criminal activity.
Excavation workers found the remains about 6 to 7 feet below ground in an area suspected to be virgin soil. The workers stopped and notified authorities.
Brown County Sheriff’s Capt. David Konrath says the site owner is required to make arrangements with the Wisconsin Historical Society to hire an archeologist, who will process the rest of the scene, formerly a farmstead.
Rick Vandervest and Eric Vandervest bought the 4.75-acre site from Paul, Linda and Todd Kaczrowski. They plan to convert it into a Harley-Davidson retail and service center. The Vandervests own Vandervest Custom Cycles, a used motorcycle dealership, and Vandervest Harley-Davidson in Peshtigo.”
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