Lutsen Mountains and Cor PowerSports are kicking things in high gear to prepare for the Midwest Extreme Snowmobile Challenge at the ski hill on April 18-19. This photo of a Cor PowerSports event at another venue gives a taste of what racing fans can expect on the mountain. Organizers are not too concerned about snow conditions—while temperatures in the Twin Cities reached a record-breaking 70 this week, Lutsen expects highs in the 40s with freezing temperatures at night.
Excitement is building for the first-ever Midwest Extreme Snowmobile Challenge at Lutsen Mountains on April 18 – 19, 2015. But along with the anticipation is a bit of concern— will there be enough snow? Organizers say yes, get ready to come out to watch the event with three race disciplines— hillclimb, hillcross, and short-course cross-country racing.
The Cook County News-Herald contacted Todd Myers with Cor PowerSports, which is presenting the Snowmobile Challenge and he said the event should go off as planned. “The crew at Lutsen Mountain have been making snow since October. They have about 10-12 feet stockpiled—in the shade.”
Myers said organizers are expecting over 500 riders and there is a projected purse of up to $40,000, which is based on the number of entries. One of the divisions, the King Class of Hillclimb is also a qualifying race for the 2016 World Championships in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
The two-day qualifying race is open to anyone who wants to enter on a firstcome first-serve basis.
Jim Vick of Lutsen Mountains is among those excited about this new event. Vick said, “Lutsen Mountains is the ideal location for snowmobiling this late in the season. We have been looking for an event like extreme snowmobiling to add some excitement here as we transition into spring.”
An awards ceremony will be held an hour after all the races have been completed. Top contenders will claim their portion of the purse and find out which racers qualify for the Jackson Hole event.
In addition to racing, there is music at Papa Charlie’s in the evening and a great slate of sponsors and vendors such as Rox Speed FX, Red Bull Energy Drink, Polaris-365.com, Bikeman Performance, Birch Island Resort Bar & Grill, Yamaha Generators, Triton, Stud Boy, Curve Industries, Divas Snow Gear, Arctic FX, Lake of the Torches, and Fly Racing.
For rider registration, ticket information and more, visit www.metro.lutsen.com/midwestExtreme/.
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