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We haven't had much snow this winter so far but they managed to have some races this weekend anyway.

I would guess by this point in the trach these ones are doing about 70mph




Even the little guys got some action.

nice action-shots

70mph ...thats really fast
number one is my favorit

greetings
gustav

Javelin, are you sure it's not 70 kmph? After all 70 mph is around 115 kmph
Nice catch btw.

oh yes quite sure. in fact that might be conservative. those were 2/3 the way dow the track in 600CC studded (class). I didn't stay for the even faster 900 and 1000CC or pro modified. These finish the race at around 90mph. I was told the fastet pro mod sled ib the club does 138 on the 1/4mile. I wasn't able to hear the times because it was too noisey beside the track and they were announcing them when the drivers were returning behind me..



Even this (these 2 actually) rare vintage 1974 Raider 440cc (foreground) would finish the race at somewhere near 80mph. It's a rear engined 2 track machine designed by the guy who also designed the Ford GT40 (that Yamaha in the back was a little faster this day). I have an old 377cc That will do 70mph on powder but thats sure a white knuckled ride if the trail isn't perfect like this track is.



The new suspension systems for the front and the 4 stroke water cooled engines have really changed things.Seems the big japanese companies are taking snowmobiles more seriously now and making competition for Bombardier and Polaris

I still think they are playing catch up though. every year they look less like snowmobiles.



It was a club event. and I see in my e-mail now people are asking for me to make them prints for money.

Very interesting shots Javelin - and I'm glad to see you're getting some recognition from those people that were there already . I would never have imagined that a snowmobile would go that fast - amazing for a tracked vehicle - I guess they are light. The first shot is very dramatic - great stuff.