Team Arctic racers aim high for 2010

With the winter 2009-2010 snowmobile race season set to begin in just three weeks, Team Arctic racers are eyeing podiums in snocross, cross-country, hill climb, drag racing, and more.

“I look at the combined experience of our teams and racers, the improvements we’ve made to our race sleds, the support of our sponsors and the new racers we’ve brought in, and I’m convinced Team Arctic will be as potent in 2010 as it was in 2009,” says Mike Kloety, Team Arctic race manager.

While the national-level races remain a high-priority for Team Arctic in 2010, Arctic Cat understands that its regional racers are the back-bone of the program, and their success is equally important for the team.

“Look at our list of racers, and not just the headline-winners,” says Kloety. “Across all disciplines and geographic areas, these racers and teams carry the passion of this company through their dedication, sportsmanship and, ultimately, their success. Their efforts are appreciated by everyone in the Arctic Cat family.”

Snocross: New and Familiar Names

The Team Arctic Snocross program includes the most successful core of racers from last year, but with a few twists that will bolster their overall performance.

Tucker Hibbert – defending X Games champion and undefeated in the four ISOC Nationals that he raced last season – is back on the Monster Energy Arctic Cat, with a six-race schedule focused on the first half of the season.

The Arctic Cat Factory Team will consist of new-Pro Dan Ebert, who scored multiple Semi-Pro wins last year; Cody Thomsen, who won the Sport Super Stock championship last season and is now in Semi Pro; and new-to-the-team Kyle Pallin (Semi-Pro), whose speed and success will complement the crew that’s headed by crew chief Russ Ebert.

The Christian Bros. Racing (CBR) team returns with an even more potent cadre of racers. New additions to CBR include Ryan Simons (who won in both ISOC and USCC in 2009), Cory Davis (ISOC Semi-Pro Stock Champion and USCC Pro winner) and Zach Pattyn. They join last year’s Pro Open Championship challenger Garth Kauffman; Pro Women’s Champion Carly Davis; Semi-Pro stalwart Logan Christian; and Pro Vet Karl Christian.

Along with the Sportech Racing team (which now hosts Pro racer Paul Bauerly) and the strong contingent of racers and teams listed below, Team Arctic’s snocross program combines strong experience, talent and both National/Regional focus.

National Snocross Tucker Hibbert Ryan Simons Garth Kaufman Dan Ebert Cory Davis Zach Pattyn Logan Christian Cody Thomsen Kyle Pallin Justin Steck Dusty Miller Jacob Muller Jacob Blanshan Devin Bertoch Nathan Moritz Matt Pichner Frattalone Racing Sportech Racing

Canadian Snocross Shoreline Racing OTSFF Racing Robin Deschenes Kelly Boyd Jamie Clement Shaun Demarcke MWR Snocross Wes Selby Taylor Meuwissen Zach Acord Willie Elam Pat McLam Tuffy McDonald

RMR Snocross Chris Chico David Duchnik Trevor Bouchard Jacob Phalen Kyle Becker KC Anderson Midwest Snocross Sticker Dude Racing Josh Zelenski Nick Pattyn Johnathan schwantz Peer Pressure Racing

Cross-Country: Comprehensive Support at all Levels

As the only factory supporting all classes and areas of cross-country racing, Team Arctic is a formidable force in terrain competition throughout North America.

In the USCC circuit, defending Pro Open champion D.J. Ekre and teammate Brian Dick will fly the Christian Bros. Racing banner, aiming for individual race wins and the I-500 in particular.

Joining them will be Team Green racers in the Pro, Semi-Pro, Pro Women and 85-hp classes, the latter of which will prove the effectiveness and competitiveness of the new Sno Pro 500.

In Alaska’s famed Iron Dog cross-country, former champions Scott Davis/Todd Palin, Brad Helwig/Eric Quam and Andy George/Trey West are focused on returning Team Arctic to the top, where a win would mark 11 victories out of 26 editions of this famed event.

USCC Cross-Country DJ Ekre Brian Dick Chad Lian Ryan Houston Dave Dirkman Josh Carey Jon Arneson Josh Glendenning Phil Storlie Arne Rantanen JR Bobby Menne Cody Kallock Trevor Fett Ryan Greening Cole Nymann Mike Dirkman Adam Brandt Chris Sobeck

Eric Bute Nathan Moritz Mark Arneson Bryce Buchanan Tom Clement Chris Klie Justn Morken Brad Cierzan Jim Sobeck Coltan Vandeputte Jenna Sobeck Brent Liggett Marty Feil Tim Kallock Trevor Fett Jolene Bute Sasha Cook April Moritz

IronDog Cross-Country Scott Davis Todd Palin Brad Helwig Eric Quam Andy George Trey West Micah Huss Brandon Baxter Darrick Johnson Kurt Steiner

Hillclimb: The Kings Remain the Same

With 15 World Championships, 15 King titles and 78 first place finishes in 2009, Team Arctic hillclimb racers approach the 2010 season as the undisputed kings of the mountain.

Names like Tapio, Zollinger, McClure, Tupper, Buckallew, Frisby, Free, Keller and Archibald have dominated the RMSHA mountain circuit aboard M Series snowmobiles, and their return for 2010 will maintain that momentum.

RMSHA Hillclimb Team Tapio Todd Tupper Chance Buckallew David McClure Ty Free Shad Free Nathan Zollinger Leslie Keller Brent Cheeney Scott Cheeney

Zollinger Racing Ben Adams Rob Kincaid Tony & Jan Ottobre Robert Tillotson Jeremy Archibald Cody Clawson Russell & Christy Frisby Derek, KC & Kyler Stone Jonathan & Dusty Hancy

Rachel Humphery Chad Smith Justin Sampson Braiden Coleman Cody Swanson Matt Elliott Landon Archibald Lonnie Keller Sid Archibald

Drag, Oval, Enduro and Watercross

Throughout the history of snowmobile racing, Team Arctic has supported all forms of competition, and its focus for 2010 is to continue its winning tradition.

The drag racing program has proven unbeatable during the grass season thanks to the team’s hard work and dedication, as well as the potent mix of CFR 800, CFR 1000 and F Series snowmobiles.

In oval and enduro competition, Team Arctic comes to the track supporting a mix of teams that blend decades of experience with youthful focus. Names like three-time Eagle River World Champion P.J. Wanderscheid and endure mainstays Team Highland Racing will lead the charge in these legendary race venues.

Drag Racing Gilland Racing Glenn Hall Kelly Shilts Craig Wyent Kerry Mcdonald Matt Lemire

Ice Oval P.J. Wanderschied Hoglund Racing Water Cross Lindbeck Racing

Enduro Racing Chris Ryan Caddarette Racing Lance Kalbfleisch Team Highland Racing

Team Arctic’s Dedicated Sponsors

Team Arctic’s success on and off the track is made possible in part because of the strong, loyal support of its sponsors, each of whom shares the same passion as our racers and Arctic Cat.

For 2010, Team Arctic is grateful to announce the return of these great sponsors: Camoplast tracks, APV Synthetic Oil, Fox Racing Shox, Speedwerx, Renton Coil Springs (RCS), Moto Tassinari/VForce3, TEAM, Figgins Transport, Mitsuboshi drive belts, Stud Boy traction, C&A Ultra Pro skis, Smith Optics, Action Graphics and Sportech.