SNOWMOBILE EVENTS,Radar Run

RADAR RUN
FEB. 14, 2009 and MARCH 14, 2009
South of Sault Ste Marie on Trail #49 and 6 mile
10 am till 4 pm
The Sault Ste Marie Snowmobile Assoc hosts a snowmobile radar run usually two times a year. It gives a sledder a opportunity to see how fast their sled really goes.
You are probably saying to yourself " my snowmobile has a speedometer", and you're right. But it may not be accurate and the spinning track may give a false reading of your speed. So you can bring your sled to a radar run, to really check your speed. And you can check your speed against other sleds in your class!!!
So here is how it works. When you show up to run your sled, you have to register in the tent. There you will sign a waiver, be put in a class by the number of CC's and the stroke ( 2 or 4) and pay a small fee to run your sled against the radar, usually $3.00. A small amount for so much fun. You can run your sled as many time as you want, each time for $3.00.
WHY MORE THAN ONCE. Well you see, after you run against the radar gun, another sled in your class may run a faster speed. The macho man or woman you are, wants to try to top that speed. And it goes on and on till someone gives up. Some keep trying even though there is no one in their class , just to see if they can top their own speed. And it really get interesting when a small CC sled goes faster than a bigger CC sled.
After each run, the speed is posted and you can keep your speed card for a souvenir or leave it posted so everyone can see. The length of the run is about 1000 feet and speeds run from 40 to 80 mph or more .
You always run the radar by yourself, never another sled along side or racing against you. Wear a tether switch, or know where your safety stop switch is located and how to use it. Make sure your sled is in good working order, especially the drive belt, brakes , track and idler wheels. And it shouldn't have to be said, but wear a helmet , face shield and gloves.
So you say " I don't have a fast sled". You don't have to be fast, just have fun. We post the slowest sled too!!
We will have some food and hot cocoa in the tent, so you can stay a while to watch all the fun.
Go to our calendar section on www.sootrails.org for more info. on dates and times.

SNOWMOBILE EVENTS IN EASTERN U.P.,rally-fun run

MORE INFO FOR 2009 RALLY COMING SOON
So what is the Sault Ste. Marie Rally and Fun Run NOW AT DONDEE LANES!!!!!
. When you come into the DONDEE LANES to register for $25.00, you will get (2) two fun run maps. A short one that takes you around the city and the other that will send you out of town, around places throughout the country side. It can be done by snowmobile or car. As you stop at the business on your maps, you will get the maps stamped or signed by these places you stop at . Stop at as many places you can, for these are the people who donated many of the door prizes. And there is a All Stop Drawing Too. Look for Colored Golf Balls at these places too, they will give you additional prizes. Another thing to do while out on the trail and at the map stops, is to look for the Mystery Spot. Clues will be given though out your map stops . When you find the Mystery Spot, bring the special card back to the DONDEE LANES to be entered in a special drawing.
Back at headquarters in the DONDEE LANES, there is more fun. We have a Silent Auction table set up with kool snowmobile and non snowmobile things. Bid on the items on the table and you can go home with some great deals.
Also as you are waiting for the banquet to start, there will be a 50/50 drawing, raffle tickets for mini z snowmobile, a Price is Rite contest and a cash bar!!
And speaking of the banquet . We will eat , pasta, meatballs, , rolls, salad, and desert . All included for your $25.00 fee. This is a good deal.
But its not over yet..With your $25.00 registration fee, you get a chance to win a a GPS unit and a chance to win (3) $150.00 gifts certificates to the local snowmobile dealers, and a door prize for almost everybody. So this is what it's all about. FUN...FUN...FUN..Call 906-632-3301 or 906-632-3366 or just register at the DONDEE LANES, Friday JAN 30, 2009, between noon and 7pm or Sat. JAN 31, 2009, 8am to 10am
CLICK HERE TO GO TO SAULT STE. MARIE SNOWMOBILE ASSOC.

Snowmobile events,What's a MSA Ride In?

So what's a M.S.A. Ride In? 2009 INFO COMING SOON
Michigan Snowmobile Assoc. (MSA) has a snowmobile Ride In at the Kawadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie
Check in is on Friday and there you pick up your meal tickets .. Meal tickets can not be bought at the door. They must be purchased from the M.S.A. office at 1-800-246-0260. They cost $60.00 and include Friday night hors d'oeurvres . Sat breakfast buffet , Sat dinner buffet/entertainment and Sun breakfast buffet, and door prizes
Friday from 7-10pm is the get- acquainted party, with a cash bar. On Fri. night participants sign up for guided rides through out the Eastern U.P. There are about 10 -15 different guided rides and you pick one that best matches your riding style. There will be 15 - 20 people in each guided ride. Each "Guide" will introduce themselves on Friday night and describe their guided ride. The evening will conclude with time to catch up with old friends , make new ones and meet with other MSA members dedicated to the sport.
On Sat morning, breakfast will be served from 7-9 am and the guided rides begin around 9:15am..Out in the parking lot will be your "Guide", on their sleds with a pre-determined colored ribbon you picked up Friday nite. Once the group assembles, the ride will start. Be responsible for the rider in front and back of you during the ride, use hand signals, fill your tank and check the condition of your sled before the ride. As always ZeroTolerance Ride is the rule. Lunch will be on your own, as the "Guide" usually picks a good place to eat!
After a fun days ride, return to the Casino for a Dinner Buffet starting at 6pm. After dinner there is always some type of entertainment, camaraderie with fellow MSA members, door prizes, raffle and a cash bar. After a good ride, food and prizes, it's time for a good nites sleep. Call the MSA office 1-800-246-0260 to get a control number for room discounts.
Sunday morning breakfast buffet will be from 8-10 am. Tradition dictates that someone from each riding group share their fun of Saturday's rides. Who fell off, who stayed on, who got stuck, who broke down, and a recap of the ride.
Then stick around for more riding on your own, or join the Canada ride set for the week. The Sault is a true snowmobiling heaven, with an average of over 115 inches of snow and 100's of miles of connecting trails.
Have a safe ride home and return next year for more fun.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO M.S.A.
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