Wheels of Thunder April 2012

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Douglas Motorsports ~ Scott Douglas

Written By Ceaja Philp
I have to admit, earlier this winter I was a little frustrated to find out about a new motorsports event I didn't even realize we had in the Midwest. Ok, maybe I was a little more excited than frustrated to be honest. When I think of Baja style racing I think of deserts with sand and dirt flying, not the flats of the upper Midwest terrain. I was lucky enough speak with Pat Schutte who quickly informed me I had definitely the wrong image and the events were absolutely amazing with never a dull moment. Pat was able to put me in contact with Jackie Douglas. Jackie has her hands full and runs many areas of the daily operations for Douglas motorsports. Jackie didn't hesitate a movement to put me in contact with her husband and 12 time overall points Championship winner, Scott Douglas. Scott races a Pro 4x4 pickup in the TRAXXAS TORC Series presented by AMSOIL. PRO 4x4 is the fastest and most technologically advanced class in short course off-road racing. Although Scott is a California native, they enjoy their home in the Green Bay, Wisconsin area immensely and says his fans by far the best he has ever see! As I put him spoke with Scott my heartbeat increased and the anticipation of being able to see my first live Torc Series event grew. As I have watched the last of the snow disappear, I can't help but think that the June event I plan to attend is still too far away. Doug wasn't always a racer on four wheels. He enjoyed his time on his dirt bikes and other all-terrain type vehicles. What he seemed to enjoy most was getting out spending time with his friends and family; camping and cruising in his jeep. In 1990 off-road legend ,Walker Evans was looking for a driver and Scott took the seat behind the wheel to try his off-road desert style racing in a Jeep Cherokee. He decided in 1993 to switch to the short course and drive Herzog's Dodge Ram Pro-2 pickup for three years. This is the same style course the team currently runs. Scott took a title in 1996 for Rampage Racing, so when the '97 season was coming around the corner he decided it was time to put together his own winning combination team. So far they have shown they are dialed in, with 11 Championship Overall Point Wins, looking for number 12! As I was doing some research on Scott's driving I came across a YouTube Video on their April 2012 site that made my mouth drop but laugh at the same time! This guy didn't miss a beat! It was scary to see the truck flip, but within a second or two he hit the right gear and off he went again....it was definitely something I had not seen before. Besides the obvious with Scott's ability to drive, I asked what he felt was key to their success. He said he feels they have such a solid mix of veteran and new crew members. Scott laughed when he said his crew chief is only 26 years old and started with the team sweeping floors! All joking aside, he was very proud to speak of the hard work each member puts in and how they seem to just know the right words to say to communicate. When it came time to ask what he would share to others wanted to get involved with this racing, the answers came out easy. Scott says you have to give 110% and not be afraid of the commitment. He says it may seem like a hobby but because he has a true, sincere passion for what he does, it doesn't seem like work and never has to question if he's giving enough. One of the biggest accomplishments Scott holds high on his list is the AMSOIL CUP IN 2010.This run starts with the 2-wheel drive trucks taking off from the start line getting a head start and then the 4-wheel trucks like Scott runs are released. They not only have to work their way through all of chaos of the normal competition, but then also have a full line up of 2-wheel drive trucks to take off the list as well. With the crazy speeds and horsepower involved with these speed demons, I was curious if there had ever been a time he thought of hanging up his jacket for good. Scott said in 2008 he was on crutches and the truck was getting ready for testing. He said he didn't even think twice as he crawled in and starting taking laps. He recalls his crew member having to tell him to back off and reminded him he was not healed enough to be out there pushing so hard. So basically he was racing before he was walking that season....literally! When it comes to accomplishments in the off-road world there are very few that can put together a resume like Scott Douglas. Below is part of that list. 8 Desert Championships 2 Short-Course Championships 2-time BorgWarner Champion 2010 Inaugural Winner of the
AMSOIL Cup 3 Baja 1000 Class Wins, and the 1993 SCORE San Felipe 250 overall winner. 11 Championships and counting 87 Career Victories Owner/Driver: Scott Douglas Administration Coordinator/Hospitality: Jackie Douglas Crew Chief: Jason Schampers Engine Builder & Tech: Bill Schlieper - Pro Power Racing Mechanics and Crew: Jason Schampers, Ryan Phelps, Chris Hunt, Ted Kendall, Mike Schoffstall, Steve Douglas Spotter: Jeff Howe Media/Public Relations: Todd Kaho - Kaho Media Photographer: Todd Kaho Website: Mike Reusche Scott said something I have always believed in so it was very refreshing to hear him say, I may be the driver and team owner of Douglas Motorsports, but every member of the crew is equally important to a winning effort. When I roll up to the starting line Im always confident that I have the best prepped truck on the starting grid. My crew is simply the best in the business. The season is about to kickoff soon! Stayed tuned to www.douglasmotorsports.com to keep up on how the team is doing and if they can bring home that 12th Championship title! www.WheelsofThunder.net
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A special thanks go out to my daughters Janel and Marissa for taking the pictures.
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I was online one night and looked up choppers, I saw the Honda Chopper site and went in for a look. I had a 1973 750 Honda a few years prior so what I saw really looked interesting. I told my wife, Gerry, I was going to build a chopper! So I started asking a lot of questions and spent a lot of time on the internet researching. I had never done anything like this so I wanted to make sure I got it right. On my 50th birthday my wife gave me $1,000 in a birthday card and said "I see a chopper in your future". That really got me started. I had bought 2 donor bikes from a guy but ended up selling them both because my brother Jim had been given a 1974 750 Honda from a friend. I gave Jim $50 (he almost didn't take that). So the journey was on. I purchased a frame, oil tank, and electrical box from Cycle One (great folks, good products), found the springer front end locally while looking for other 750's to maybe sell on ebay. I wanted a big tire in the rear and decided to go with a 180. Took that to Tommy Summers in the Twin Cities and had him lace it up to my rear hub. Once I got that back things started taking shape. I designed the forward controls and had them made.
Now with the bike mocked up, I was getting excited! Never painted anything like this before so a buddy of mine (Randy Washenesky) painted everything, and I had Ross Lambert do the flames on the tank. Time to assemble. I have a little garage which made all of this pretty interesting to do. I built a stand on wheels so I could move it around when not working on it. Never wired anything like this but got through it with a little help from my brother Jim. When it was time to get it off the stand, I had my riding buddies over to help. I made it about a block and found out I needed to cut the outer pipes so I could corner, (nothing like scraping brand knew exhaust). After a few more tweaks here and there I had my bike. I love riding it around town and turning heads. Last summer I was on Park Point (Duluth,Mn.), the bridge was up and I had Scott Robinson from Midwest Wheels Of Thunder in front of me. He got out and we chatted about my bike, he said to send him some pictures that maybe they could do an article for their garage build section so here we are. Again, I have never done anything like this, so it can be done.even in a small garage!
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Written by Billy Boyle
IT WAS WORTH A SHOT

Many of my Boiling Point articles are geared towards safety practices, policies and procedures, and good old common sense. Recently Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton vetoed an explosive self-defense bill, saying the lives of police officers could be at risk if citizens are freer to use their guns when they feel threatened. The governor rejected the measure, saying Minnesota citizens facing threats already have the legal authority to defend themselves and their families. He said state law and court decisions "already provide the authorizations for law-abiding citizens to use deadly force to defend themselves or others, either inside or outside of their homes, so long as that force constitutes 'reasonable force. The law states that the deadly force has to be in the home or around the property. I can certainly see his point, but I can also sympathize with the supporters of the bill. Heres a couple of scenarios to digest: SCENARIO I You and your family are out for a nice peaceful family night at the local 18 Plex movie theater, lurching in the parking lot is Mr. Car Jacker who approaches your family with a nice shiny knife demanding your wallet and your car keys. You, the dad complies and reaches under your bulky winter jacket to give him your keys, but instead pull out your recently purchased 38 Special. The criminal is dumbfounded and lurches with his weapon of choice only to have you blast a nice size hole in the throat area, family guy 1, criminal 0. All this is caught on security camera and you are exonerated. In fact you are praised by local law enforcement and the media. SCENARIO II Could this happen here? You are out boating with your significant other on a beautiful moonlit night. In the distance you can here the turning of a small outboard motor. As the sound gets louder you can make out the silhouette of a small watercraft with a couple of figures on board. The small boat pulls slowly along side of your prized possession and up pops Captain Criminal and his crew of one demanding your money and your boat. A little taste of modern day piracy, eh! But what El Capitano doesnt realize you have also purchased a custom made pistol with pin stripes matching your boat that is nicely hid under your Tommy Hilfiger sweater. In the blink of an eye (excuse the pun) and pin point precision you squeeze off two rounds striking both pirates, one in the eye, one in the leg. If they live maybe they can look the pirate part with an eye patch and a wooden leg. You on the other hand are praised by the local Yacht Clubs, Ladies Auxiliary, and the local chapter of the National Rifle Association. Now these examples are not that far fetched as both have happened in the United States last year. The problem is what about the family guy that wears a concealed weapon that is not trained, a hot head, or inebriated? That has also happened in the United States last year as well.
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Some people, even law abiding citizens make bad decisions too. The people that opposed the new bill has some valid reasons, they argued that the bill could endanger officers by emboldening homeowners to "shoot first" into darkened yards and garages where officers might be in pursuit. In the United Sates 134 police officers lost their lives last year while in the line of duty. Many of the fatalities were from the use of deadly force by handgun. These are well trained professionals that go through an extensive training program on the proper handling of firearms and they still continue to be the target of the bad guy. What would happen to a untrained soccer mom or dad that just happens to buy firearm? Are we really protecting the law abiding citizens or are we opening a can of worms for open season on anyone that we think is bad guy? Believe me I am all for taking the bad guy off the street, but I can see every scenario where deadly force was used as being a long drawn out process with the out come not being good for anyApril 2012
one involved. Some of the issues from the opposition of the bill, what if a kid runs through your yard, a disagreement with a neighbor, or the classic case of road rage do we take steady aim or a deep breath. My first thought when I heard about the bill was jubilation, finally a way we can protect our family and property. Then I was people watching at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, I noticed there are a whole bunch of people out there that I would never trust with a weapon. I had to ask myself would I give this loser a gun? My answer was short and quick no freaking way! I am sure there are capable people out there that would play by the rules, but I think of the majority of people walking the streets may not make the best decision. Ironically as I am writing this article there is a powder keg of case happening in Sanford Florida. The incident in question is a 17 year old that was walking through a gated community and was fatality wounded by a neighborhood watch captain. The media is jumping on this incident as a case of being racially motivated. The facts are not in, but it does give the impression of the local law enforcement brushing it under the rug. The timing of this incident couldnt be worse for the supporters of the bill. Currently there are several states in the US that are lobbying for the shoot first position. The downside is having people carry weapons that have no business carrying concealed weapons. As an example, I have a friend that carries a weapon every single day. Hes a blue collar worker, a little rough around the edges; you know kind of the stereotype biker look. When people notice his safely holstered side arm they tend to freak out, but what they dont know is that they are in safest environment while he is in there presence. He is also a guy that is cool, calm, collected and would only resort to using his weapon as THE last resort. He can use the weapon and make those quick decisions much like some of our professional law enforcement officers. I can tell you my friends he is a minority. The point here is can you, your family members, or friends make that on the spot decision to use deadly force? My friend didnt become the expert overnight it took years of training to sharpen the skills needed to be the expert marksman, but as he stated you have to practice the mental
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awareness and decision making everyday. A couple of other thing to think about having a weapon in the home, can you safely keep it out of the hands of the kids that reside there? Kids will find the things that they cannot have. My very good friend from South Boston lost his 12 year old son Tommy 20 years ago when another 12 year old found a pistol in a closet and put a bullet right in his forehead. My friend and his wife have never recovered emotionally, and the teen shooter ended up committing suicide year later. Are you prepared for this scenario? Im not! From a statistic stand point the Gov added that, according to federal figures, there are more than 5 million guns in the state of Minnesota, showing that the "Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is properly being supported by lawmakers and law enforcers. ..." And he noted prosecutors' concern that the law goes too far in justifying such shootings, allowing "anyone to claim that he or she acted reasonably when using deadly force." But of that 5 million how many are truly purchased for
protection? After all hunting is one of Minnesotas favorite past times. So ya think that number of 5 million is purchased mostly for protection or hunting? Not to say you cant blow a criminal away with a deer rifle. POW! This is one those laws that sounds great on paper, but my big city upbringing has me thinking about the scheming low life planning with viciousness to orchestrate a retaliation murder. Maybe I watch way too many CSI type shows, but Im pretty good at weighing up the pros and the cons. Folks I am a big supporter of deterring crime, taking the bad guy or girl off the street, and protecting my family and yours, but letting every Tom, Dick, or Dirty Harry make the decision of using deadly force is asking for trouble. At least we still have the right to protect our castle, just make sure the bad guy is on the property. You know what I mean. Wink, wink. Its worth a shot.
The views expressed in The Boiling Point are solely the opinions and research of Billy Boyle and are not necessarily the view point of the magazine or its creators.
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If youre a race fan, then hang on, because Sledead 24-7 has exclusive coverage of the greatest snocross racers on the planet, with a backstage pass to the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series.
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The Rewards from Hard Work
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ine thousand snocross fans packed Buffalo River Race Park in Glyndon, MN to watch the 2012 ISOC Nationals. Sled-heads of all ages filled the venue to cheer on racers as they attacked the course flying over jumps, careening around corners and speeding through straight-aways in search of the checkered flag
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It started on Thursday, March 1 more than 500 snocross fans converging on Fargo Tractor for the Racer Autograph session. Brad Rivers, director of marketing and sales for BRRP, helped coordinate the highly publicized event. Racers and sponsors parked their big-rig corporate race trailers sleds and dedicated a day to the fans. Rivers was thankful for everyone who participated in the day, helping set the stage for a big weekend of racing. The racers were all very cordial; Scheuring-Speedsports, Tucker Hibbert, Levi LaValle, Christian Brothers Racing, Boss Racingeveryone really stepped up. It gave
the kids a chance to get one on one with the racers, check out the rigs and sleds and get up close for autographs, hats, posters, and other cool stuff. On Friday afternoon, people form all over the Fargo-Moorhead area and far beyond started heading to Glyndon to watch ISOC snocross racing at the newly expanded facilities at the areas own Buffalo River Race Park. Those who were wise enough to arrive early got to claim heated front-row window seats, part of the brand new 1,000 person
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indoor second floor stadium seating. Its a short walk to the bar or the concession stand and back to your toasty warm seat. Even those of us who came later and didnt get the prime seats had the luxury to be able go inside, warm up, grab something to eat and drink. Over the course of 3 days, owner Kevin Nathe watched his hard work pay off as sled-heads, race fans and curious spectators watched from the new facility as some of the greatest snocross racers tore it up on the track he designed and built. Fans werent the only ones enjoying the new facilities and amenities. The track is already becoming a racers favorite. And well it should be. Being a racer himself, Nathe knows what makes a great track. Racers are close to their pits. Theyre set up with everything they need for heat and electricity. New lighting for night racing made for some spectacular viewing and racing. Having the ISOC Nationals at BBRP gave local semi-pro racers the chance to race on a world-class racetrack. For kids and many local racers its quite the opportunity to
We weren't the only ones who noticed how great the venue was and heard the fans rave. At the end of the year banquet following the final race at Lake Geneva, BRRP was honored with the 2012 ISOC Event of the Year Award! But for those that were there (like me), it was the total package. Great weather, fast sleds, friends, laughs, a place to warm up inside, food, drink, and shopping. Yes, shopping! I know, chick thing, right? Normally I would agree but there was plenty of guy stuff too. The new facilitys Racer Mall had a plethora of goods to choose from. Fans could shop for everything from snow boots to lingerieall while watching the races on the flat screen TVs lining the wall. (Here I will seize the opportunity to segue) The Racer Mall will be a permanent fixture at the race park. Plans are to be open every Sunday beginning Mothers Day weekend when the Wissota modified stock car races kick off at the speedway. Rivers is stoked about the opportunity to offer race fans a variety of wares while they watch these sophisticated, high-powered race cars. We have plenty of vendor space and we want to fill it all.
Nathe and Rivers are also working on a Wall of Legends which will honor and memorialize past racers from the Fargo area. They plan to display trophies, plaques and other memorabilia in the Racer Mall. Rivers wants the wall to also tell the history of the track, the area and the racers. I hope to talk to past owners and get old photos, newspaper articles, and things like that to really tell a story about racing in the region over the past 40 plus years. With the mild weather bringing on some serious spring fever, I for one am ready to get out my $13 for my ticket, claim a spot at the Sky Bar Lounge and watch the speedway come alive from a whole new perspective. For track times and dates visit www.buffaloriverracing.com For advertising, suite or Racer Mall information, contact Director of Sales and Marketing: Brad Rivers brrp@cabelone.net / 701-306-1590 For racer entry details contact Speedway Race Director: Duane Peterson goracingbrrp@gmail.com
race on a track of this caliber. Rivers equates it to playing high school ball and your first game is at the Fargo Dome. Local favorites like Tucker Hibbert, Christian Brothers Racing, Boss Racing and others, didnt have to trek half way across the country to compete at a national level event which drew racers from across the U.S. and Canada, as well as least one racer from across the pond. Those that werent lucky enough to get to Glyndon and watch the races in person had the opportunity to view the races online. According to Rivers, Over 280,000 people from all over the world viewed the streamed races on the ISOC website. It was the largest audience to date.
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hat do you get when you combine the talents of custom car greats like Peterson, Wheeler and Myhre? For Keith Steies of Oak Grove, MN you get a car you always dreamed of owning. In 1976 Bob Peterson of New Brighton, MN bought a stock 1974 Cutlass with 12,000 miles on it. The car wouldnt remain stock for long. (For those who dont know, Peterson is well known for his skilled customization of cars, especially anything electrical.)
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By the time Peterson was done, the car featured a 68 Charger front-end grafted onto the 74 Cutlass body, a 4 chop top, it was sectioned 3 all the way down the side, and had 10 off the length. The list goes on: custom-built taillights, power headlights, power trunk, and power doors. Did I mention Peterson is an electrical guru? Theres no key to start the carjust push a button to rev up the Wheeler built 455 under the hood. Peterson showed the car at Gopher State Timing Association (GSTA) show in 77 and 79 and then no one really saw it after that. Out of sight was not out of mind for Steies. I always thought, boy I sure would like to have that car! phone and I hadnt seen it since probably the mid-80s but I knew the car and I knew I wanted it. Steies finally had his dream car. But as we all know dreams and reality arent always the same. I got it home and the car wasnt really as I remembered it. It was still really nice; it just needed to be re-done, nothing extensive, just a paint job, some interior work and some new tires and wheels to get it more current. So who do you trust to update the car you waited decades to own? For Steies the answer was easy, Joe Tillman. Joe had done a GTO for me a few years back and I was really happy with that. He did it better than I expected. Joe was up for the job and the process began. One of the first orders of business was to restore the car to its original look, which included flames. At some point in the early 90s the car had been repainted and the flames had been removed. Steies knew just where to go for that job. I wanted the flames on it and the only one I wanted to do the flames was Peanutz. When I was growing up, every car in the car shows had his name on it. He did the
Years past but Steies never stopped dreaming about owning the car. Then, about two or three years ago, word got around that Peterson was thinking about selling the dream car. Originally the price was a little high and Peterson didnt seem anxious to sell. The car would remain a dream for Steies. Apparently the old saying good things come to those who wait is true. Last year Steies heard again that the car was for sale. Not many people knew and Steies jumped on the opportunity and put in a call to Peterson. I actually bought the car over the
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best custom paint of anyone in the Midwest I ever knew of. (Not that were name dropping but Peanutz is to custom paint what Peterson is to custom electrical/wiring and Wheeler is to motors)
There was one small problem. The car was in Minnesota and Peanutz, a.k.a Nutz, a.k.a. Bruce Myhre, was in Texas. What
Owner, Keith Steies of Oak Grove, MN Steies is ready to debut his star at the 56th Annual GSTA Rod & Custom Spectacular on April 14th and 15th at the Minnesota State Fair Coliseum. Mechanically the car is the same; all the body modifications are the same. We just freshened it up to bring into the 2000s. He might be a bit on the modest side; youll have to head to the show and see for yourself. PS: Ask about the reverse lights For information on Joes Hot Rod Shop visit www.sfcollision/restorations.com or contact sfcollision@qwestoffice.net/763-7536116
Pinstripper Mike women will do for a pair of shoes, men will do for cars and after a phone call from Steies, Peanutz agreed to make the trip back to the Land of 10,000 Lakes. They brought the car to Joes Hot Rod Shop in St. Francis where it got a new vinyl top, some interior work and new tires and wheels. Joe set the canvas for Peanutz with a new paint job. Peanutz came in, worked his magic, and flamed the car to perfection. Joe finished it off with two coats of clear to get depth you could drown in and a star was re-born.
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Midwest Vintage Snowmobile Drag Racing Series

Okoboji, Iowa
Written by John Lentzkow
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Chad McCoskey (far lane) gets the hole shot to win the 500 Open Mod, Jonathen Lentzkow 2nd and Bob Scheib 3rd
koboji, Iowa hosted the last Vintage Ice Drag Race of the year on March 3rd and attracted racers throughout the Midwest. The Iowa Great Lakes Region located in Northwest Iowa, is noted for great family vacations offering unique resorts, lodging, shopping, and fine dining. Five lakes surround this friendly community, which are glacier -carved and support both summer and winter sports.
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Dan Hanson was the man to beat in 440 and 500 Mod Stock L/C with his 77 Blizzard members then drilled and placed flags to provide 4 lane racing. They had done their job and were ready. Friday night a pre-race party was held at Bucks in downtown Spirit Lake were races registered for classes for a total 192 entries. Tomorrow would be the final race of the year, and everyone seemed to be in a more relaxed mood with the attitude of having fun was as important as just winning. The introduction of 6 new classes seemed to be the main topic; nicknamed the "Slim Fast Classes". The rules were simple, with driver having to weigh in at no less than 200 Lbs. with gear. This provided an opportunity for all the guys who worked on the sleds, a chance to race against their friends and experience the power and acceleration of what they help build. Saturday morning was cold and the ice had frozen the previous rain overnight to as smooth as a babys butt. Race teams showed up early at Parks Marina located on East Lake Okoboji and began unloading their equipment. Due to unsafe ice conditions, the DNR and the club elected to park most of the big trailers and rigs on land just to be safe. This has pretty much been the procedure to follow this winter everywhere else, and by now everyone
Dealing with marginal ice conditions this winter forced the club to reschedule for the first weekend of March. The Dickinson Co. Snow Hawks, noted for providing one of the best tracks, had to deal with Mother Nature again with snow and rain just days before the event. Overcoming these issues was not easy, and they relied on their experience and knowledge to deal with these conditions. Volunteers drilled through 20 inches of ice on Friday to drain the standing water, and spent many hours working relentlessly shaving the 500 ft. track. Club
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Chuck with his proud son ready for battle in the Heavy Mod Class.
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agrees it was the right thing to do. It may have created a bit of inconvenience, but at least these guys are racing. This would be the 3rd year the races have been held here at this location and famous Barefoot Bar offers an excellent view outside with heaters to watch the races and enjoy your favorite beverage and food for spectators.
Last minute for dads instructions amazing to see these sleds close up and the restoration effort put forth which were once considered factory production oval race sleds. They are not only show sleds, but run as fast as they look. Competition is fierce and many heat races have to be viewed at the finish line using video equipment. The 440 IFS class for instance is capable of low 5 seconds ET and mid to upper 90 mph in 500 ft. After the snow dust settled, it was time to bring out the "Big Dogs". The smell of Klotz and race fuel was in the air, and the noise from the expansion chambers on 2atrokes is music to my ears. The Open Mod classes offer a builder to be creative and push the limit for modifications. Pretty simple rules; any frame, any 1982 or older engine modifications, and run what you brought; with classes broke down by engine displacement. Parks Marina fastest Sled of the day!
Tom Parks with his fleet of Yamaha sleds The races started promptly at 11:00AM with the stock classes. This provides a great opportunity for entry level racing and a chance to learn and move up to the bigger classes as you gain experience. There was also a class for the kids to race which offers family's a chance to get involved. Next up we're the Mod Stock classes which to make it simple is a stock sled frame with serial number allowing suspension, exhaust, and engine modifications. It is
Todd Burgeson 107.6mph was fastest sled of the day! 1. Todd Burgeson 107.6mph 2. Jonathen Lentzkow 105.6 3. Leah Tanner 103.6 The "Slim Fast" Heavy Mod classes finished off the day and were a huge success. Any of us who entered had the ride of our life. For me as a dad, it was a chance to relive a step back in time when I raced. It may have only taken 5 seconds, but left a memory I will cherish forever. "Trust me, when you smash the throttle on a 3 cylinApril 2012
Kelly Morris with his beautiful 1977 Yamaha SRX

John Lentzkow Sr. on the launch pad for Heavy Mod der, it's like sticking your arm in an alligators mouth. You know whats going to happen; just not too sure how severe it is going to be". A very big Thank You goes to all the volunteers and sponsors who made this event possible in Okoboji. The Vintage Ice Drags offers a class for anyone 18 years old or older to enter as long it is 1982 or older sled and mod classes 1982 motor or older. Many Father / Son or Daughter race teams enjoy racing against guys and gals who share the same passion. This year, the Midwest Vintage Snowmobile Drag Racing Series was established and adopted a set of rules for classes to be used at all events. Unfortunately some events were canceled or rescheduled due to ice conditions, so the series high point system was dropped until next year. For more information, check out the vintagesleds.com website for rules and next years events.
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Krista Maki-Zurn #176

A Champion On or Off the Water!
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here is something about taking a 400 plus pound sled and launching across the water to see how far it will make it that appeals to almost all of us. Krista Maki-Zurn, originally from Ely, MN now living in Downing, Wisconsin has that part down and has become so good at it she has the hardware to back it up!
Photo taken by Tony Housey Photo taken by Kat All Occasions Photography
Krista and her husband, Shawn Zurn are huge in the extreme sport of snowmobile water cross racing. Shawn is a Pro competitor and Krista's attributes him with her taking the first steps to becoming a competitor. Krista's forte is straight line drag racing on the water and she has been moving to the top of the charts faster than any other racer in her class has done. As most motorsports, it is a male dominated sport, but Krista is just all smiles when someone tries to 'remind' her of that.
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the first to tell you how blessed she feels with her career and family and how giving back to the sport and the community mean the most out of all of the things she is able to do with her fame. Krista would like to give a big thanks to her sponsors: GLH Performance, C&A Pro Skis, The Great Outdoors, Ski-Doo, US Chrome, Spartan Personal Training, Beaver Liquors, The Pump House Bar and Grill, Sledfreak.com, Snowmobilers.com, WaterCrossers.com, SledDescent.com, ATVPT.com, Team Industries, Williams MT Construction & Maintenance, E-Town Guitars, Sniper Kustoms, SledBitch.com, Fox Racing Shox, KLOTZ, Wicked Son Designs, Dayco, US Army, Bill Erzar Photography and S&M Video of Ely. Be sure to find out where the GLH Performance team will be racing next by going to www.iwausa.org You can also follow them on Facebook at Krista Maki-Zurn, Shawn Zurn, and GLH Performance
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For a woman who just started in 2009 to have a World Championship and 2011 IWA Season Points Champion already is quite an accomplishment for this 'rookie'. Krista rides atop a Ski-doo/GLH Performance XP 800. That's right...no 'fluffy' sled for this adrenaline junkie. She admits she didn't just get on the sled and start running across the water from the start. Instead the practicing started in their field making passes back and forth until she felt she was ready to hit the water. The short winter practice went fast and before she knew it June was upon her and her race career was about to start. Running in the 800 stock drag class brings out some of the badest competition on water, but not one of them has scared her off the line yet! Krista didn't waste any time proving she was serious about being a competitor, she was there to stay, and planned to make anyone wanting the title have to work for it! The 1st ever woman to win the World Champion of Watercross title, her and Shawn are huge mentors to the other members on their team, and to this day Krista and her teammate Krystle Kulenkamp #333 (600 Stock Drag) are the only team with two fePage 34
male World Championship title holders. Krista's abilities as a racer speaks for itself, but something that shines even more from her is how genuine she is. There is no cover up, no fake made up stories, no ego....just a sweet hearted, appreciative, awesome athlete and person. Last season a young boy was a huge fan of Krista's and she took the time to learn about his story and struggles. Sadly Jordan The Boss Addis passed and she spent her last season riding in dedication for him. Krista will be
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know many of our readers are avid classic car fans, for the owners of these relics you have had your time, money, and passion invested. For those of us that have limited time, finances, but still have that passion of restoring and owning a classic one day I can tell the owners first hand we envy you. Specifically one of the more popular classics that I have seen at car shows is the Lowrider. Lowriders are becoming one of the more popular showpieces at car shows. I met one guy that I would call an expert at restoring classic cars and introducing Minnesotans to the infamous Lowrider.
Meet one of our own talented and creative Minnesotans, Sean Lanning, a local guy that has had that passion for as long as he can remember. Sean has been restoring old classic cars, trucks, and bicycles since he was a teen. I asked Sean what was his first personal classic he restored, as Sean told me he bought an old beat up 1968 Beetle when he was 16. While working in a restaurant in Miami he sunk evey penny and spare moment of time into restoring the Beetle. Thats when he realized that restoring cars could more than a hobby. Having grown up in the Miami area the Lowrider was always a crowd pleaser. One of Seans talents that he brought along to Minnesota some 10 years ago, was the Lowrider concept. Historically, the Lowrider was a concept introduced by the Hispanic communities, hence Seans first hand experience in the Miami area. For those of you that have never seen a Lowrider in action it now goes way beyond the up and down affect, they bounce, jump, front and side raise. My opportunity working for Wheels of Thunder is to see these prizes in action. Last year with my kids in tow at the Pan O Prog Cruise night in Lakeville Minnesota, my kids as well as every adult on the sidelines were treated to a spectacular sort of entertainment as the Lowriders bounced and
time business. In the meantime he will tackle restoring the classics to showroom condition. Sean gave me a first hand showing of his 1981 Coupe DeVille Cadillac,
you could feel the classiness that car still has today. Sean has this knack for vision and looking at vehicle on what it could look like. For example Seans friend Julie Oelschlager was in the market for something older with a lot of potential together
they found a 1973 Delta 88 convertible. It was pretty beat up and needed immediate attention. One criteria was Julie wanted a pink flare to the body. With Seans expertise and passion he restored the Delta 88 in seven days. Yes, seven days! And the pink flare that Julie wanted so badly was complemented with pink metal flake .You have to see this beauty in the sunlight the paint sparkles like something out of a Disney movie. Complete with a pure white convertible top it looks like a princess should be driving it. (Thats what my Princess also known as my oldest daughter Caitlin said as she assisted me in the photo shoot.) Another one of Seans projects is an old postal vehicle that also served as an ice cream truck. This a work in progress and I can tell you we will feature this piece of art work in a future Wheels of Thunder edition. Ill take two scoops please. Now thats talent!
raised down the main drag. This is the talent that Sean brought to Minnesota. According to the word on the street, the number of Lowriders in the state of Minnesota has risen from a known number of 30 to over 200 in the last 10 years. Sean said transforming a classic car one step further as a Lowrider was one of the more popular restoration projects that he had tackeled and has tried to make it a full
Seans creativity is not exclusive to motorized vehicles, you have to see his Lowrider bicycles. Any kid or adult would be a big hit on the sidewalks or trails with this two wheeled beauty.
trunks and hoods which may feature religious images or other meaningful symbols and creative designs. The interiors of the vehicles are often reupholstered with plush fabrics including velvet. Sometimes the interiors are also painted and accented with LED lights. A modern lowrider car will even tend to have an enhanced sound system with a powerful amp installed as well as sometimes including media devices such as DVD players and mini television screens. Check out one of Seans finished trunks that is a work of art. Too nice to store anything, but opening the trunk up is like opening a treasure chest.
stall working hydraulics directed by remote controls that give the models the ability to perform stunts such as hopping just like their larger counter-parts. Overall, although the Lowrider Cadillac is a common make of lowrider cars in the industry, modifications made to these vehicles insure that each one is an original piece art reflecting the owners individual style and thats what Sean can do for you. Make it your personal show piece. The Lowrider car show is a place where owners display their creations as well as enter them into contests to test their skills in events including hopping, dancing and tilting. The Lowrider hydraulics now being installed in some of the Lowrider Cadillacs allowing the driver to control the height and drive the car at a level barely above the ground. Drivers who execute these skills best are awarded in competitive events. Shoppers may also find Lowrider Cadillacs as well as other lowrider cars for sale at a Lowrider car show. If you are one of those got to have it car enthusiast its not as expensive as most think, as Sean said to me, even with the economy the way it is, car people will always find a creative and cost effective way to get it done. Sounds good to me. So if you are looking to put a little bounce in your car, truck, bike, or bed heres your chance. I wonder if we had a traffic jam of vehicles bouncing down the highway would we technically be fuel efficient.
Other projects that Sean has put his signature touch too is a headboard, yes a bed made out of a 1983 Fleetwood Cadillac. Now word the street for this one of kind bed, is hydraulics are not needed to get this bed to bounce. But speaking about bouncing Cadillacs, the Lowrider Cadillac is an old favorite in the industry and continues be admired by new generations today. These classic vehicles are often seen at Lowrider car shows and appear in music videos, television programming and advertisements. Owners customize these cars and turn them into artistic showpieces as well as performance machines. Thats what Sean does best.
Fans of Lowrider Cadillacs who may not be ready to own one yet but who want to get a taste of participating in the phenomenon can buy or build intricate lowrider model cars. With many customization options including decals and paint, builders are able to decorate the models in their own unique style. Its even possible to in-
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Quad Free Style ~ Adam Thene

Written By Mylie Lavold
Quad Free-Style rider Adam Thene has come a long way from riding his dads Polaris 4X4 325 Magnum as a kid in Burnsville, MN. I was about 14 and I rode the [crap] out of that thing. He finally got sick of me breaking it so he loaned me some money and I went and bought my own 400 ex. About a year later, Thene jumped at his first show, the Hay Days freestyle demos in Forrest Lake, MN. Hay Days is a very unique event that involves Bike, Sled and Quad Freestyle Motocross. He placed second in the competition. It was a good way for Thene to start gaining some recognition. Thene is fairly new to the scene but has already hooked up with some of the best. He started jumping quads about 4 years ago and is now riding with well-known freestylers John and Derek Guetter of Quad Freestyle.com. I asked Thene how he hooked up with the Guetter brothers. I didnt wuss out at the right times and met the right people. Thene is nothing if not direct. Thene remembers the first time he rode at Johns house near St. Cloud. I was riding with like the godfather of quad FSX. Thene continues to gain experience riding at shows across the United States and Canada. The biggest show Ive done so far was in Montreal at the Olympic Stadium. We jumped in front of something like 45,000 people! Another highlight Thene talked about was last years show in Redwood Falls, MN. The event, sponsored by Quad Freestyle.com, was a showcase of some of the best amateur freestyle riders in the nation. Thene again grabbed second place, further solidifying his place in the sport. Tearing it up and flying high on his Can Am DS450 X mx, Thene is confident, if not a little insane. The machine features HiPer rims, Maxxis tires, P .E.P suspension, HMF Exhaust, Rath Racing nerf bars and bumper, TAG handlebars, Lonestar axle, X package bar riser and Engelstad designed graphics kit. Definitely not his dads hunting quad! Twenty-two year old Thene isnt your average quad freestyle guy when it comes to, well, just about anything. At 63 and 240 pounds, Thene is substantially bigger than most riders. Thene
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sees his size as a bonus not a drawback. I have to work harder to do some of the tricks but when you see me out there it looks really cool because Im so big. Something most people dont know is that Thene has Tourette Syndrome (TS). The National Institute of Neurological Disorders defines TS as a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. Thene spoke matterof-factly about TS and explained he has the physical tics but not the vocal ones. Thenes attitude about his size and having TS is one reason for his successful career thus far. He is the kind of guy who wont let anything deter him from becoming one of the best freestylers in the nation. As I mentioned before, Thene is confident (you cant make in this sport if youre not) but he realizes he has caught some good breaks. He acknowledges his good fortune to be mentored by the Guetter brothers and to have great sponsors like One Industries, Quad Freestyle.com, Team Mad Customs, SixSixOne, and TAG Handlebars behind him. With this kind of support combined with his fearless determination, Thene is sure to be landing the elusive back flip soon. And what a sight that will be!
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UPcoming EVENTS
April 14th
6th Annual Lost 202 Spring Party
8525 Cottonwood Street Coon Rapids, MN
$10 Advance $15 at the door Free beer at 7pm until gone Porch Chop will be playing www.lost202.com/spring_party_2012.html register! ---Outdoor Car Show for race cars, classics, hot rods and more! FREE to enter the car show! Awards given in memory of local racer Wes Biswell. ---Brat Fry to help support Memorial Go-Kart.org! ---LIVE Radio Show on FM 92.5 WBWI "Wisconsin's BEST Country". Saturday, April 21st 2012 9am-2pm Set-up for car show and swap meet 8-8:30am.
May 4th
STATE FAIRGROUNDS SWAP SPRING MEET
Des Moines, IA
There's Untold Tons of Everything here - Antique Parts for Cars, Trucks, Tractors, Rat Rods, Bikes, Mowers, Blowers, SHOP TOOLS AND MACHINERY ! Drills Saws Machining Supplies AND THE FANCY Stuff TOO - Signs Trinkets and Collectibles. Neat looking HOT RODS CLASSIC CARS AND MOTORCYCLES That show up and park at the meet while their owners go shopping for stuff. FREE ADMISSION TO ALL BUYERS
Wisconsin Motorcycle Guide Spring Charity Ride & Poker Run Party
Waukesha, WI
Sponsored by Rooters Nightclub The ride starts at Rooters, 901 Northview Rd. in Waukesha. Registration begins at 11:00 am and the motorcycles go out by 12:00 pm. The registration fee is $20.00. The approximately 75 mile scenic ride will go through the Holy Hill area with 4 or 5 stops. The ride ends with raffles, silent auction, food and live music. All the proceeds to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and This Time Tomorrow Foundation. For more information call (414) 531-5141
April 14-15th
RRV Motorcyclists Annual Show
Alerus Center, 1200 S 42nd St East Grand Forks, MN 56721
See some of the coolest motorcycles in the Midwest! Phone: 701-746-8533 ostismommy@yahoo.com
May 4-5th
The Vintage Torque Fest
Maquoketa, IA
The Vintage Torque Fest will be held on May 4th, 2012. Location: Jackson County Fairgrounds, Maquoketa, Iowa This is not just any Motorcycle Show, all the bikes will be pre '75 Choppers, Bobbers, and Custom Bikes! Any bike from 1965 or older will be allowed in, no modifications required! The event will feature a pin up contest, 50/50 drawings, a model show, vendors, camping, an art show, a swap meet, and much more! For motorcycles there will be a Flat Track Motorcycle Exhibition, and a Burn Out Pit! This event is Rain or Shine! Show contact: John Wells Phone/Fax: (563) 332-1947 http://www.vintagetorquefest.com/ vintagetorque@gmail.com
GSTA ROD & CUSTOM SPECTACULAR

St Paul, MN
Event Location: Minnesota State Fairgrounds The 56th Annual Gopher State Timing Association (GSTA) ROD & CUSTOM SPECTACULAR will be held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Coliseum on Saturday, April 14, and Sunday, April 15, 2012. Over 100 of the areas top street rods, hot rods, antiques, and customs will fill the Coliseum. Builders and owners will be on hand to talk with attendees about the cars on display.
April 27-29th
Prometheus Bike Show
Fergus Falls, MN
Motorcycle show. 925 Western Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Phone: 218-739-2211 bigwood@prtel.com
April 28th
F and J Racing 17th Annual
Marshalltown, IA
The 17th Annual F and J Racing event will be held on April 28th, 2012. Location: Frank Lewis Glick-Post 46 American Legion, Marshalltown, Iowa Admission: $5.00 Gate Fee The event will feature Live Entertainment, Food, Refreshments, Burn Out Pit, and Much More! Please contact for more information: -(641) 752-7625 All proceeds go to Iowa Care Package and Domestic Violence Alternatives of Marshalltown Iowa. t.roxx@hotmail.com fandj@fandjracing.com
April 21st
47th Annual Spring Flood Run
Winona, MN
The event will feature Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Live Music, and Much More! Please contact for more information: (715) 554-4606 http://www.floodrun.org/
May 5th
Carver Fun Run 2012
Carver, MN
The Carver Fun Run will be held on May 5th, 2012. The event will feature Food, Refreshments, Prizes, 50/50's, Raffles, and Much More! Please contact for more information: -(612) 718-2857 This event is supporting the American Diabetes Association's Camp Needlepoint and the Shriner's Hospitals for Children. http://www.carverfunrun.com/
Slinger Automotive/Racing Swap Meet and Car Show

Slinger, WI
Feed your NEED for SPEED, or need for spring for that matter! And do it ALL for FREE!! 2nd Annual Spring Kickoff Event at Kettle Moraine Bowl, Hwy 60 and Hwy 41 Slinger, Wisconsin! ---Indoor and Outdoor Swap Meet/vendor spots! Bring your truck and trailer and sell for only $10! Please pre-
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May 12th
2012 Anoka Classic Car Show
Anoka, MN
The Anoka Classic Car Show is set for another fun-filled season! Join the fun Saturday evenings at 5 p.m. in downtown Anoka (3rd & Harrison/Jackson) beginning in May 12 with the finale in late September. Admission for classic cars dated 1980 or older is $3. There is no admission for spectators or for Anoka city residents with classic cars. For the latest information including the complete schedule, visit www.anokaclassiccarshow.org Bikers across the Nation will Ride to Honor and Show their Support for all Armed Forces Veterans of War,Pow,Mia and Our Troops, All proceeds benefit The Fisher House Foundation,Registration from 10am to 12(noon) Kick stands up 12:15 (sharp) cost $15 for single $20 for couple After Party with music by The Iron Horse Group at 9pm www.freedomridemn.org Ken Worden 651-356-4733 Email Motorcycle Event Organizer ance and governmental programs do not cover. Funds are awarded to families and children through a grant process. For more information call (320) 327-2431, or go to http://www.ffccmn.org.
May 18-20th
40th Annual Blessing of Bikes Festival
Baldwin, , MN
Blessing will be on Sunday May 20 at the airport sponsored by Para Dice Motorcycle Club. When: Gates will open at 9 am. Admission: Donation is $5 per bike. Starts 10 am. Presented by Paragons Promotion. Location: Airport, S. M-37. Baldwin, MI http://www.paragonspromotion.com paragonleather@yahoo.com Gill 800-800-6034
THE PONTIAC HAPPENING II

Chanhassen, MN
THE "PONTIAC HAPPENING II" WILL BE HELD SATURDAY MAY 19 AT CHANHASSEN MINNESOTA'S AUTOMOTORPLEX ON AUDONBON ROAD. THIS IS A MORNING EVENT OPEN TO ALL PONTIAC ENTHUSIASTS. IT'S FREE. BRING ANY PONTIAC FROM SHOW CAR TO BARN FIND. FREE SWAP AND VENDOR SPACES. HOURS ARE FROM 8-12 A.M.. CRUISE TO FOLLOW AT NOON. HOSTED BY LAND OF LAKES GTO CLUB AND ENDORSED BY P.O.C.I. TOMAHAWK CHAPTER CLUB. CALL 651-649-4518 OR 612-747-1720 FOR MORE INFO. ALSO SEE LOLGTO.COM OR AUTOMOTORPLEX.COM FOR MORE INFO.
2012 Cancer Car Cruise

Arlington, MN
The Sibley County Relay for Life 'Cancer Cruisers' Team is teaming up with the Arlington Haus and Henderson Road Haus to host a classic car cruise on SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012. Cars can start arriving at 3:00 PM for the line up in Arlington (parking lot at St. Paul's Lutheran Church - 101 W. Chandler St., Arlington, MN 55307). Cruise will leave Arlington at 4:00 PM, and stop at the Henderson Road Haus for a buffet dinner (not required, dinner will be on your own). Henderson is also having their Kraut Kickoff that day, so there'll be lots going on, and lots of people wanting to check out your classic ride! The suggested donation is $10 per classic car that enters, and every donation will go to the American Cancer Society. For pre-registration information, please contact Felicia Brockoff 507-964-5603
May 20th
Bike Blessing at South Troy
Rochester, MN
Sponsored by South Troy Church The ride starts at Rochester Harley Davidson, 7480 Highway 14 E in Rochester. Registration begins at 10:00 am and the motorcycles will go out at 10:00 am. The ride ends with a bike blessing and lunch. For more information call (507) 259 1442,click here to send e-mail, or go to http://www.semnhog.com
1st Annual EMS Honor Ride

Maple Lake, MN
Sponsored by MN EMS Honor Guard, and Maple Lake American Legion The ride starts at the Maple Lake American Legion in Maple Lake. Registration begins at 11:00 am and the motorcycles go out at1:00 pm. The fee is $20.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. The ride goes through scenic wildlife areas and ends with dinner, music, and dancing. The proceeds go to the Minnesota EMS Honor Guard. For more information call (507) 301-4268, click here to send e-mail, or go to http://mnemshonorguard.org; mnems.org
May 11-12th
25th Annual Japanese, European, and British Motorcycle Swapmeet
Hatley, WI
Sponsored by S-KService The swapmeet will be held at S-K Service, 100 Clark Street in Hatley. Doors open at 10:00 am. Vendor fees are $45.00 for both days or $30.00 for any single day. The swapmeet is for Japanese, European, and British Motorcycles and parts only. The event includes a motorcycle auction on the 11th. There is no admission fee for this event. For more information call (715) 446-2225
May 26th
Habitat for Humanity Motorcycle Ride and Fundraiser
Alexandria, MN
Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County The ride starts at Apols Harley Davidson, 1515 42nd Street West in Alexandria. Registration begins at 10:00 am and the motorcycles go out on a 125 mile ride at 12:00pm rain or shine. The ride will stop for lunch in Kennsington. Door prizes will be awarded at each stop and at the end of the ride. For more information call (320) 762-4255, click here to send e-mail, or go to http://hfhdouglascounty.org/index.php/donate/2012_motorcycle_ride/.
20th Annual DQ Motorcycle & Classic Car Run

Maple Lake, MN
Sponsored by Foundation for Challenged Children The ride starts at Library Square, on the corner of Main Street South and 1st Ave SE in Hutchinson. Registration is from 8:00 am to 9:45 am and the ride leaves at 10:00 am. The fee is $20.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. The fee dinner . The ride will stop in Raymond, Spicer, Watkins, and Kingston. A Pork Chop Dinner will be provided for all riders by the Kingston Lions Club. The proceeds from the ride will go to providing for the special needs of challenged children that insur-
May 19th
MN National Armed Forces Freedom Ride
East Bethel, MN
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ment of the crowds that waited in line to get their tickets to get on the floor and check out bikes, machines, and parts. As you make your way down the escalator you cannot help to notice the first grouping of bikes in vibrant colors and designs. Up and down the aisles we see a variety of styles, old school, customs, and works of art. Some of these builders have rock star status; the show is about bikes and builders. And they had "the" guys all in one place: Brian Klock, Keith Terry, Leroy Thompson, Dave Withrow, Crazy John Markwald, John Kosmoski, Mike Cole, Neil Ryan, and Donnie Smith to name a few. The show has also been home to the next generation builders, Bloomington Kennedy and St Francis High Schools. As well as a host teams from several other states. Kevin Baas, a Technology Instructor for Kennedy High School in Bloomington, MN, sees choppers as a chance to teach kids a skill while including them in his passion. There are still those kids who want to understand what it takes to fabricate a part. How to make those parts with their hands and how to put those parts together
The 2012 Dennis Kirk Donnie Smith Bike Show & Parts Extravaganza took place on Saturday March 24th & Sunday March 25th, 2012. This show is the largest custom-bike show in the mid-west and it only comes around only once a year. This years show drew some of the big guns in the biker world with some of the hottest looking bikes. Some of these machines were also created by the everyday Jane and Joe. And this show did not fall short of the expectations. I remember attending my first Donnie Smith show as a vendor, it was a nasty March snowstorm, I was worried that the attendance would be on the thin side. What I didnt realize was that it didnt matter what the weather was doing outside, they built the Donnie Smith show and they did come. They came endlessly from start to finish. I guess what the rest of the world doesnt realize is that 8 of the top 10 states with motorcycles per capita are in the Midwest, the other 2 are in New England. All cold weather states, which tells you something about the passion for motorcy-
cling. It doesnt have to be about warm sunny days to get you excited about riding. Dont get me wrong warm sunny day are a bonus; the point is the Donnie Smith show is what gets the rider enthused and excited about getting the bike on the road. Walking into the River Centre you can feel the energy, the hype, the excite-
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to make something that not only looks cool, but functions. For example the Bloomington Kennedy team entered in the professional builders Open Class and took first place honors. As Kevin said I am proud of the students hard work and as always the show is a great way to promote the good things going on in Bloomington schools. If you were looking for parts, this show was a treasure chest of selections. With some of those hard to find parts, rims, tanks, fenders, handle bars to name a few. Many of our Wheels of Thunder advertisers had also set up shop showcasing their products. We also got our first glimpse at our very own Wheels of Thunder bike. The crowds were also treated to one of the best Saturday night happy hours with live music. Many of the event goers found themselves having those flashbacks to the 60s and 70s and dancing up a storm. But it didnt have to be happy hour this show always is a treat from start to finish. I have been part of or been a visitor from the other side of the aisle and it doesnt matter. This is THE SHOW to kick off the riding season. If you missed the 2012 Dennis Kirk Donnie Smith Bike show all I can tell you is get a 2013 calendar and circle somewhere around March 24th. You will be glad you did. Have a safe riding season. ~ Written by Billy Boyle
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ATTENTION RIDERS!
Do you have a hidden gem? That path you have found where you ride and get away from it all? We want to hear your story and see your photos! Share with us your favorite stops along the way and brag about that great little place with those good burgers! We are looking to share with our readers, new places to explore and what better way than by a referral from you! If you have an idea please submit your story and photos to editor@wheelsofthunder.net.
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Snocross...Only For Fun? What Happened?

here are few times in the world of motorsports that an athlete is able to 'wow' the fans, the sponsors, other athletes, and anyone who watches them compete. This season I was lucky enough to meet and follow one of those athletes. Kody Kamm of Kenosha, Wisconsin took the entire snocross series by surprise, and exceeded what was asked of him by leaps and bounds.
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Photography by Wayne Davis Photography

During a race in 2010 in Fargo, North Dakota Kody was asked to fill in for an injured Brett Bender, a driver for Hentges Racing. Kody was also moved into the Pro Lite class at that time (then called Semi-Pro). When Nate and the rest of the team saw the potential in Kody, they made a quick decision to keep him on all through the 2010-11 season in the Semi Pro class. He even saw the podium a couple of times towards the end of the season, with a 2nd in Hayward and a 3rd in Lake Geneva. From that run in Fargo you found Kamm riding Hentges sleds and colors, and he had a place on the team even when Brett came back one or two races later. When I asked Nate how they had chosen Kody, he explained they were always working with Polaris to find the next young talent that they could work with and help create a champion....Kody was quick to rise to the top of that list! There have been an extremely limited amount of racers who did what Kody did this year. One of the biggest feats took place at the season finale in Lake Geneva. He not only locked in the Pro Lite Championship Points Win just as the weekend got started, but Kody was put out on one of Brett Bender's Pro practice sleds to make his Pro Open debut. After a few struggles to qualify, he made the front line start and with a huge holeshot, Kody never looked back. He admits he kept waiting for that white flag to signal the last lap, when finally it came and he WON! Kody's debut put him on the first place position on the podium during his debut, on a practice sled! I asked Nate what one of the key factors he feels Kody possesses that keeps us all on the edge of our seats. Nate's response I'm sure can be agreed upon over and over. "Kody has such pure talent and riding ability that he carried over from his motocross and he did not have any bad habits from trail riding coming into snocross," said Nate. If I remember correctly Kody dominated the podium this

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found him holding on to one of their dogs. The dog didn't seem to mind and Kody was giggling as the chow-chow named Racecar, ran back and forth, up and down the hall way. Even back then the kid seemed fearless! When he was only 4 years old he began racing an LT-80 four wheeler, and at only 5 he got his first dirt bike. So what if his feet could barely touch the ground, he wanted to ride and race! From even those early ages Missy and Kody's Dad, Cliff knew he had something special. Something they vowed as a family to give their all into until Kody said he didn't want to or proved otherwise. Even his younger sister Emily shared in the track fun each weekend supporting her brother. Missy also brought something to my attention that made me take a step back and think. She explained how he was usually quite shy and quiet. He left his 'expressions' for the track. That may be hard to imagine but in truth as you speak with him and ask him questions he does seem to walk on the quiet, shy line. Part I believe is from just so much fame coming so fast and the amount of attention is intense. The list of accomplishments for Kody fills pages, and at only 18 years old, we expect the list to continue to grow! This summer season with only 2 times not making it up there. We all know there were many celebrations of victories this year, but I couldn't help to ask Nate if anything stood out during a race this year that we could share that wouldn't quite make the celebration clause. He had to chuckle when he described the incident at ERX when Kody tangled with the telephone/light pole. We can laugh because nothing bad happened. It just made him realize that you cant win all of them! And made him hungrier for Saturday and the rest of the season, claimed Nate. Now for Kody's Mom, Missy her fun story was a little of a heart stopper, but with just a little different twist. She recalls his first experience with speed being when he was about 5 months old. He was laying on his blanket on the living room floor and she dozed off on the couch. She heard a noise and opened her eyes to find a missing Kody! As she looked down the hallway she
he will have a full boat; graduating in June, taking on a job working construction with his Dad, and doing a lot of conditioning to be ready for the next season of snocross, not to mention his normal motocross schedule. Kody could become one of the youngest Pro Open contenders on the circuit since the average age of the top five in the current points standings is around 25 years old. From spending time with Kody and the team this year I found a few things haven't changed over the years....wheels or tracks, it doesn't seem to make much of a difference....he is usually carrying the checkered flag! Another thing that makes me smile to think is that I don't know how many people realize that snocross was originally something Kody wanted to do to help keep in shape for motocross...talk about a turn of events!! Stay tuned to Kody' athlete page on Facebook Kody Kamm as well as Hentges Racing.
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Written by Mike Benoy
Getting your ride out of storage and on the road!

Im sure many of you are looking forward to getting your bike out of storage and getting back on the road this spring. Here are a few tips for you as you prepare your bike (and yourself) for the months ahead. The most common problems I see with bikes after they come out of winter storage are fuel related. If you didnt use some type of fuel stabilizer in your fuel when you put your bike away for the winter, you should drain your fuel and start the year with some fresh fuel. Even if you did use a fuel stabilizer in the tank, I suggest opening the gas tank and drawing a sample of the fuel into a clear container so you can examine it. The best way to do this is the agitate the fuel in the tank by moving the bike back and forth for at least 30 seconds, then draw a fuel sample. I use a simple turkey baster for this, but there are a lot of ways to get a sample. Once you have some fuel to examine, let it sit for a few minutes and then take a close look at the fuel. You will want to pay particular attention to a couple of areas when you look at the fuel. First, look for any kind of sediment that might have settled into the bottom of the sample. This could indicate (among other things) that there is some contamination in your fuel tank such as rust or scale. Second, look for any kind of stratification (layered separation) in the fuel. If there has been an accumulation of moisture in the tank, it will separate from the fuel sample and you will see a very definite line of separation. If you find some sediment (which is common in bikes that are 10 years old or older) I highly recommend taking the time to pull the tank off and flush it. There are some good options for tank cleaning and sealing, but the best product I have found for this is from Kreem. They offer a fuel tank prep, clean, and liner package that does a great job and is very affordable! If you find any
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water in the fuel, drain it and put new fuel in. Condensation is common in areas with extreme temperature variations and it doesnt take a lot of it to have an effect on 3 gallons of fuel. Even if you changed your motor oil in the fall before your ride went into storage, you want to make sure that you check the engine oil level when you take the bike out of storage. Inspect the floor where your bike was stored for any leaking fluids. Often times this is the easiest way to find the source of a pesky leak! Look at your brake line fittings and inspect them for leaks when the brakes are actuated. If your bike is liquid cooled, you should check your coolant level and test your coolant. I always recommend doing a flush and fill before fall storage, but if you didnt do it in the fall, I would consider doing it before you take the bike out for the first ride. Another common spring problem with bikes is batteries. If your battery spent the winter out in the cold and didnt have a tender or trickle charger on it at least periodically over the winter, you are going to want to do some basic battery maintenance. If its an acid filled battery, check your cells and add distilled water wherever it is necessary. Check your terminal connections for corrosion and make sure everything is clean and tight. Make sure the battery has a full charge before you get ready to take it out for the first ride of the year. Starting the bike with a jump or a booster and relying on the charging system to charge the battery on the first ride is a good way to end up stranded, and nobody likes that! The next thing to look at is the controls of the bike. Make sure your throttle is operating smoothly. Check the operation of your clutch and brake levers. Inspect the
cables for any excessive wear or fraying. Many times a cable that was beginning to fray will work fine, but once it sits for a while and is exposed to the elements and corrosion, will fail soon after. Once you have a good charged battery, check your lighting, turn signals, and brake light operation. It is important to inspect your tires before you start riding again. Check them for proper inflation and examine them for wear, weather checking, or other irregularities. Blowing a tire on a bike at highway speeds is a terrifying and dangerous situation! Alright, your fuel is fresh and ready to go, your engine oil is new and at the correct level, your battery is charged, all your controls are working, and your tires look good! Time to fire the bike up! I always recommend using a fogging oil in the fall to lubricate the cylinder walls before storage. If you didnt do this, I would put 1-2 ccs of engine oil into each cylinder through the spark plug hole and turn the engine over several times with the fuel and ignition off. This will help lubricate the dry cylinder walls before you light the fires for the first time of the spring. Once you start the bike, I would let it warm up for several minutes and give it a good walk around inspection one last time while its running to make sure everything is ready to go before you set out on your ride. If everything looks good, its time to begin enjoying another wonderful motorcycling season! Be careful on those early rides. With all the sand on the roads, especially in intersections, it can be very tricky riding in the early season. Have fun out there, be safe and enjoy the summer!
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Do you have a question that has stumped you? Ask the Experts is where you can send your questions in and we will have our experts answer them and give you as much insight to the problem as they can. You can send your questions in via email to editor@wheelsofthunder.net, or mail them to Editor, Wheels of Thunder, 13915 Radium NW, Suite D, Ramsey, MN 55303. I have a Chevrolet Impala and I am having trouble with shifting. The problem occurs when the car is warm and I am driving in town. I have notice that I will get late shifts and hard shifting at times. I have also noticed I can shut the car off and restart it and it will clear up for a while. Do you have any ideas what it could be? and not corroded. STEP TWO ensure the throttle is not being stepped on during the starting of the vehicle. The tps is an analog switch which means the switch zeros itself at start up. If you apply pressure to the throttle it will not know where the true zero is. Professional inspection should include transmission codes as well as recording a trip during in town driving with specific attention paid to the TPS. SIDE NOTE: Transmission flushes are a maintenance item. If you have delayed doing a flush to the point of causing a shifting problem you likely have damaged the transmission to the point that a flush will not help. Reverse flushing the transmission is actually reverse flushing the trans cooler and cleaning all the fluid in the transmission. This uses the pump in the transmission to achieve this and does not clean the screen (filter) and should be done between 70 and 100 thousand miles depending on driving conditions Dean Hughes ASE Certified Master Tech
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Dan, Cottage Grove, MN The problems you are describing are sounds like an information breakdown between the engine and trasmission. On older vehicles, the information is conveyed through the vacuum modulator. As you pushed the throttle down the vacuum level drops which then caused the engine to shift later. On newer vehicles the same information is conveyed via the TPS (throttle position sensor). As you push down on the throttle the TPS tells the transmission controller to shift later as the pressure increases. The problem you describe sounds like the information is being corrupted. STEP ONE should be inspection ensure the terminals at the TPS are fully connected
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here is no doubt most young boys love dirt bikes, monster trucks, 4 wheelers and race cars of all sorts, but what about our young girls? I'm guessing the first thing you think of is shopping, puppies, unicorns, and Justin Bieber. This isn't quite the case with young ten year old Sydney Thompson of Nowthen, Minnesota.
Sydney Thompson
Who Says Girls Can't Drive!
She definitely still enjoys being a girl, but when it comes to racing....she knows her way around the drag strip! This young lady is passionate about anything she does and I wouldn't want to cut a light against her! Her Dad, Rodney has been a long time successful racer and her natural progression of being at the track on the weekends, led her to her own seat behind the wheel three years ago. When the time came for Sydney to be old enough to race, she was ready! She started running the junior dragster class 1/8 mile runs in a 2001 Motivational Tubing Jr. Dragster with a Blossom motor. She started running with a 12.90 index time. In just a few short years she has already taken four seconds off her time, now running a 2010 Bos/Huddleston Jr. Dragster with a Huddleston motor at 8.90. I know my Mother still struggles a little each time my brother and I hit the track, knowing we will be thrusting ourselves down the track, so I wanted to get Deanna's thoughts. "I know that Rodney always puts safety first, checking over the car after each pass it makes down the track and a thorough examination of the entire car during the week between races; that makes me feel less nervous watching her go down the track", says Deanna. Another
thing that made Deanna light up was when she explained the excitement she would see on Sydneys face as she gets ready to make a pass in her car. "It's enough for me to love the sport of drag racing too!" Rodney and Deanna are extremely proud of how Sydney has always shown amazing sportsmanship and cheered on her friends that she competes against, as well as
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friends in other classes. Sportsmanship and support for others is a great quality she can continue to use as she matures and they are very glad drag racing can help teach her. Her progression on the track has continued to improve each season, and with more seat time it shows she will be a tough competitor for anyone one lining up in the lane next to her. In Sydney's first year out she was able to win 3 races...as a racer myself that would have been a dream come true! In her 2010 season she became the Grove Creek Track Champion, Brainerd Raceway Track Champion, and Eddyville Halloween Nationals Race Winner. She carried home a couple trophies that were almost taller than her! She continued to bring home a couple more wins in the 2011 season. Sydney has learned that as she advances, so does the competition, but welcomes it with open arms.
the quality time she spends with family and friends at the track means a lot to her as well. Even though Sydney explains how excited and pumped she gets when it comes to race time, she is definitely mature past her years with focus and dedication for the task at hand, much like her favorite racer, Tony Schumacher. Sydney has made many track friends along the way, but also says even her non-track friends enjoy seeing the weekend's pictures and hearing about how she did. When she isn't racing you can find Sydney dancing, playing softball, snowmobiling, water skiing, and spending time with her little brother, Brody, her grandparents, and hanging out with her friends. Keep your eye on this young lady as she takes on another season and guns for another championship title! I'm sure glad
I'm not lining up next to her! With all of this going on in the Thompson household Rodney also still keeps his race career going in his 2007 TNT brand dragster. He runs at local bracket events and travels a bit chasing divisional points in the Super Comp class. The TNT car is powered by a 565ci Chevrolet, which creates 960hp. Even though Sydney can race Jr. Dragsters until she is 18, she would like to move into a bigger car (i.e. her Dads Super Comp Car), when she gets her drivers license at age 16. What an exciting day that will be! She may have to wait a while for that, but for now she will be thrilled to move up to her next level in Jr. Dragsters, which will be the 7.90 index. In her current class she can run up to 75mph, and she usually runs between 73-75mph. In her next class (age 13-18 7.90 class), she will be running up to 85mph.
Sydney is a very focused young driver who has plans on earning another track championship this season, and has set a goal for cutting even more consistent reaction times. She pushes herself but continues to have fun doing what she enjoys. I asked what she felt the best part of racing was, expecting to hear 'winning', but Sydney said, "Doing a burn out!" Even though I laughed and was a little surprised, it made me think and put a smile on my face as I thought about that smoke just starting to rolling around in the peripheral view just as you let it loose out of the burnout box...thanks Sydney! She also added that
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Many young racers in her age group end of giving up their dream due to an injury or accident, but Rodney and Deanna have done such an amazing job with her, from the actual racing, to prep and safety that this next memory is just that....a memory, not the end for our racer! Just last year (in her faster car), the steering wheel unsuspectingly fell off and Sydney had to do
some quick thinking to slow down the car safely. She flipped the emergency shut off switch and hit the brakes, but the car still ended up hitting the wall at a high rate of speed. Sydney was not injured and was not scared at all; she was just upset that her car might have damage. A smile returned back to her face when she didnt notice any visible damage to the body of her car; then asked if she could still race that day and how soon she could get back into the
car. After Sydney and Rodney made a trip around the track to ask fellow competitors if anyone had a front tire and set of rear tires to replace the ones that had been damaged during the crash, Sydney made successful pass down the track just 1 hour later. We can't wait to watch how this young lady takes on the competition from year to year! Best wishes this season Sydney!!
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LEIGHTON MOTORSPORTS
The team it is today!
Written by Trace Leighton
eighton Motorsports is a Factory Sponsored Polaris National Snocross Race Team based out of Eagle, Idaho. Our team was originally started just before the 2009/2010 race season. The previous season we had taken our son Trevor to a couple of National races in the Midwest. We quickly learned if Trevor wanted to keep advancing as a racer we were going to have to bring him to the National Circuit, ISOC, where the best of the best race.
Trevor Leighton, 2012 ISOC at Elk River, MN

Instead of just having one sled in a huge trailer, Wendy and I decided to invite a couple other Western racers to join us. We had gotten to know Colby Crapo, a 19 year old Pro racer who had been very successful out West. We became attached to Colby because of his funny and motivating personality. Both racers agreed to travel with us. Unfortunately the third racer chosen, decided halfway through the season that the Nationals werent for him. The first season with Colby and Trevor showed success, and at the end of that year Polaris Race Director, Tom Rager approached me about us being a Factory Sponsored Team. Of course we were very excited about this! Last season Tom Rager again came to me with the suggestion of hiring Ray Hulten, who was a Polaris race team owner on the Eastern Regional Circuit. Ray is an amazing tuner and his teams always had great success. Again, Tom had made my day! Ray and I got together and discussed the details of how to make it work with a team made up of racers from Idaho and a mechanics crew from New York. Along with Ray we were also blessed with having Josh Swieton join our team as a mechanic. Josh had been working with Ray for a couple of years and we knew he was a top mechanic. It didnt take long for Ray and I to decide if we were going to pair up, we were going to go all in and build a winning combination! Part of making it happen was knowing our racers needed to live near a practice track that they could ride at several times a week, and if the racers were living by a track the Crew Chief and Mechanic had to live there also. Thankfully Ray and Josh were willing to make that move for the winter, leaving their families and friends to devote their attention to the team. We chose ERX in Elk River, MN as our practice track, which made it easier to narrow down where the mechanics and racers would live and where we would have our race shop. With help from an ISOC official, we decided on Princeton, MN. We now have a great shop in a beautiful little town located just 12 miles from ERX, and an awesome five bedroom house where the team lives. After the first race of this season, Tom Rager approached me with the possibility of putting the top Womens Pro Racer in our trailer. Her name is Jennifer Pare, a
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Colby Crapo, 2012 ISOC at Elk River, MN French Canadian from the Province of Quebec, Canada. After watching Jenny dominate the field during the season opener in Duluth, it was an easy decision. We accepted Jenny onto our team with open arms, and the next weekend in Bessmer, MI was very interesting as Jenny, nor her husband Sylvain, spoke much English. We made it through the weekend thanks to another team's bilingual crew chief and a Google translator app on Trevors IPhone. Once Jenny returned home, she aggressively started learning more English. Now, 3 months later we can all carry on a full conversation with Jenny in English, with an occasional word or two having to use the translator. Jenny is also the only woman racer that is a member of a Factory Team. Most of the other race teams members are from the same areas. Our team is definitely from one side of North America to the other. People often ask, How do people
Jennifer Pare, 2012 ISOC at Elk River, MN

our sleds to monitor engine rpm, jackshaft rpm, exhaust temp, engine temp, and GPS to map the track. We install different handlebars, handguards, and put foot traction plates on the running boards. After all the pre-season prep is complete and we begin to race, the sleds undergo a weekly maintenance routine which varies from week to week. Every week we replace the shocks with freshly serviced ones, replace reed valves, clean exhaust valves, clean clutches, remove the chaincase cover to inspect the chain, and change the oil. We check all the fasteners, ski alignment, track alignment, and replace anything that is bent or broken. After every couple of race weekends we perform our weekly maintenance, but also replace the piston and rings, drive chains and belts. from Idaho, New York and Quebec Canada all get together? We politely answer, "We all drive 1400 miles to meet in the middle." Although that is kind of a smart aleck answer, it is true. Wendy and I originally built this team with our kids and Colby, and did so based on having fun and staying family oriented. We have stuck to that philosophy which is definitely working, and we couldnt have asked for a better group of people to spend the winter with. By 'group' I mean our team, the other race teams, our Sponsors, and also the ISOC family that puts on the races. Without all of them, none of us would be racing. Colby will be moving up to the Pro Open class and Trevor will be moving up to Pro-Lite for the 2012/2013 season. Jenny will again be racing the Pro Womens. It is very exciting to have three Pros running out of our trailer, and feel we have come a long way in just three seasons. It takes a great amount of time and commitment to be part of this team. While the racers are training and racing hard, Ray and Josh are spending long days working on and tuning the sleds. Wendy and I seem to spend an awful lot of late nights either driving the rig back to Princeton or flying on a plane back to Idaho. Someone who doesnt get a lot of notice behind the scenes is our daughter Timi. Timi is a full time student at Boise State University studying Sports Broadcasting. In her so-called 'spare time', she is the Team Manager of Leighton Motorsports. Where she finds the time I dont know, but she does and we can't be more thankful. She is responsible for keeping our Facebook and Twitter up to date,
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and handles the ordering and selling of all of our Swag and Clothing. While at the races Timi is busy either running a video or still shot camera. Wendy and I would like to personally thank all of our team, Sponsors, and friends for giving us the opportunity to have so much fun doing this. Although it is a financial and time commitment, we wouldnt have it any other way. We also want to thank Wheels of Thunder Magazine for inviting us to be a part of their Family!
OUR RACERS Jennifer Pare #112
What It Takes to Prep a Race Sled

From the Crew Chief, Ray Hulten When we receive the new race sleds in the fall we start by going through a checklist of things to do. Some of the things on our checklist are to remove the front and rear suspension, dismantle the suspension, and send the spindles and slide rails out for coatings. The coatings serve two purposes, appearance and to keep snow from building up. When the suspensions are apart we reinforce certain parts that have been prone to breaking. Once we have all our parts coated and reinforced we reassemble everything using shocks that have been calibrated for each rider. We then install more aggressive skis and carbide runners, tracks get studded and snow flap straps are installed to abide by ISR rules. Motors in the stock class must remain stock, but we do change the calibration of the carburetors and clutches for optimal performance. We install data acquisition systems on all of
Jennifer was born March 12, 1985. She lives in La Dore, Quebec, Canada with her husband of four years Sylvain and his six year old son, Nathaniel. Nathaniel is racing successfully the 120cc class in Quebec. During the week, Jennifer works 42 hours a week as a dispatcher for a trucking company. She also trains for two hours a day, five days a week. Her training includes 50 minutes of cardio exercise and 50 minutes of muscle building exercise. In the summer Jennifer rides motocross, mountain bike and jet ski for training.
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division with the men. She was soon fighting for the top positions, and three years in a row she won the S.C.M. SPORT Championship. After competing a few times with Rock Maple Racing (E.C.S.), outside the Province of Quebec, she decided to give the ISOC series a try. She enjoyed racing Duluth and Lake Geneva in 2009-2010. In 2010-2011 Jennifer raced every weekend to accumulate PRO AM Women's points. She stayed in the Midwest for three races in March and was able to visit the Polaris Racing shop in Wausau, WI. She and Sylvain were able to check out her sled and they were pleased to receive advice from other drivers and mechanics. In November 2011, Jennifer and Sylvain drove 22 hours non-stop from their home to Duluth with her sled in the back of her Dad's pickup truck. At the time they didn't know if she would be able to race every ISOC event due to the time and expense of traveling to the races. When Tom Rager, Sr. realized the situation, he met with Trace Leighton from Leighton Motorsports and asked if he would have a place in his trailer for a very determined young lady.
every qualifying heat and the final at every event. I won the Points Championship for Pro Am Women's class. The last three weeks of the season I stayed in Princeton, MN with my team. It was awesome to be able to practice with my teammates, Trevor Leighton and Colby Crapo, at the EXR track in Elk River. Ray Hulten and Josh Swieton are two very experienced mechanics and they maintain our sleds in perfect racing condition. I could not find any better. They are always smiling and it is very pleasant to spend time in their company. I am racing because I love this extreme sport and I am doing whatever it takes to achieve the best results. -Jennifer #112
Jennifer's passion for snowmobile racing began at a very young age. Her father was a snocross and cross-country racer and there were always two or three sleds in the garage. Jennifer and her brother, Francois, built an oval snow cross track in the field behind their home. They raced each other all day long. At the age of 14, Jennifer started racing snocross in the Women's class in the S.C.M. sanctioned race circuit in Quebec (owned by Marcel Fontaine). After three learning years, she was dominating to the point that the other women in the class didn't want to register if Jennifer was registered! Jennifer wanted to continue racing and decided to race in the Sport
Colby Crapo #999
In Her Words...
Tom Sr. could not have found a better team for me. Trace and Wendy are extraordinary people with big hearts. As soon as I met them in Bessemer, MI they made me feel like a member of their family. This winter went very fast. I am very happy with my race results as I have won
I grew up in a small town up in the mountains called St. Anthony, Idaho, where my family is all farmers. With that came the long winter months with not a whole lot going on. Needless to say when you have nothing to do and live in the mountains with tons of snow, you gotta keep yourself busy and my entire family was into snow machining. When I was two years old my Dad bought me a little Kitty Cat for Christmas, and from that moment on all I could think about was riding my snowmobile. As the years went on I got better and better riding it and I wanted to show all the older guys that I could keep up and ride with them wherever they could go. Around that
same time my cousins Kurtis and Jeremy Crapo had signed with factory Polaris to start racing the Nationals. From that moment on my poor parents had to deal with me begging every day of my life to let me try racing. They finally gave in! I started racing at eleven years old at a little race circuit literally in my back yard called P.A.Y.S racing. I won the points championship that year and from then on out I was completely hooked. The next year I started to race the Mountain West Racing circuit, which was the biggest circuit in the western states at the time. I worked my way up the ranks there and at seventeen I started racing Pro. That season I met a man by the name of Trace Leighton.
the nationals cause I always thought I could run with the guys out there. The weekend went surprisingly well for me and Trace thought that I could handle my own against the guys at the national level in the ISOC series too. At the end of that season Trace asked if I would like to join a team he was putting together called Leighton Motorsports. I couldn't have been happier to think that I might be racing for a factory team like my cousins who I had looked up to for so many years! I have now been racing with Leighton Motorsports for three years in the Pro Lite class. I unfortunately broke my leg at the beginning of this winter, however I came back strong and have found myself on the podium several times. Polaris and Trace have both decided that next season I am ready to move up to the Pro Open class. This step means a lot for me and the team. Over this summer I am going to have to take my training to the next level. To do so I will be racing motorcycles on local circuits around Idaho. I love riding and racing bikes and have also found it is a lot like riding snow machines. It can be hard to train for because it uses muscles that every day exercising does not use, where riding motorcycles is a lot of the same muscle use. For cardio I actually kind of enjoy riding my "struggle buggy", which is just a road pedal bike. It is excellent cardio and I like that you can travel at a pretty good pace so it isn't too boring. As far as the team goes there is a lot more
mechanically that goes into Mods than stock sleds. I have complete trust in my mechanics Ray Hulten and Josh Swieton that they will have me on some of the very best equipment out there. We all live in the same house throughout the winter which is really good, you get to know each other on a whole new level, which is key. The team has to get along and gel together, which is one thing that I think our team does probably better than about any team out there. It is like one big family which I absolutely love. We all want to win yet we all know things happen. If it comes to a point where there is too much pressure and no one is having fun doing what they love to do, I feel results will spiral downhill. Everyone trusts that everyone else is doing their part. I know when I go to the line that my sled is the best that it can be and the team expects the same out of me. That I am in shape and I will ride to the absolute best of my ability. I am thrilled to get next season underway in the Pro Open class. Everyone will be re-
The next season Trace asked me if I would like to go with him and his family out to a national event in Canterbury, MN. I was of course thrilled at the opportunity to race
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turning to Princeton, MN around the first of November. Trevor and I will be cranking away in the gym and also riding as much as possible wherever we can find snow. The mechanics will be getting sleds dialed in and testing with us wherever we are riding. While Trace and Wendy will be finishing up getting ready for the season working with all of our sponsors and people that help so much throughout the season. Can't wait for November and I will see all of you Thanksgiving weekend in Duluth! -Colby Crapo #999
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Trevor Leighton #931
team. This was also the first year we were running a national circuit. I have been racing nationals for three years now and next year I will be moving up to Pro Lite. In order to get to this level it took a lot of commitment from my Dad and the rest of my family. It also took a lot of work from my mechanics and my teammates pushing me on the practice track. I feel very comfortable moving up next year and Im very excited about it! If it wasnt for my Dad pushing me when I was younger to be the best rider, I dont think I would be here today. When it comes to our mechanics, there is a lot to say because they are some of the best in the industry, and I never worry about my sled not performing. This year my Dad made a change and hired Ray and Josh, and they are a blast to work with! They come from many years in the racing environment and I'm very happy with the move my Dad made. The guys work more hours than a lot of people out there and they work seven days a week. Every week they tear down our sleds and rebuild them in about one day. Sometimes they are waiting on parts from us breaking stuff, but that's the only thing that holds them up. Otherwise they usually can get most done by Tuesday or Wednesday morning and then they start fixing our practice sleds. If they didnt put this hard work into the team I dont think Colby or I would be moving to the next level or winning national races. I would say our team is the most laid back team on the circuit. When it comes to business we get it done, but if you're not laid back like us then you're not having fun...and when you're not having fun you dont get along. We all get along really well and it is always fun going to the races. It all
makes me want to continue racing because our bond is at the track and at the house. We have created such a 'family' environment with each other at the track and at the house in Princeton. I couldnt ask for a better team to be with! A day in the life of a Leighton Motorsports racer for me consist of me usually waking up at eleven (Ray and Josh always give me crap, but I'm a normal teenager and sleep late any chance I can), then Colby and I head to the shop to load up our practice sleds. We head to ERX, a local practice track and ride from about twelve to four.
I have been riding snowmobiles for about fifteen years now. It all started when I was three years old riding in front of my Dad in the mountains in Idaho. At five years old I finally got my own snowmobile. By the time I was ten I was going on the guy rides, which were rides that all the guys left the girls at home because we wanted to go in dangerous and steep areas. When I was thirteen my Dad's good friend Toby Ashley (a former Pro snocross racer) found a sled for me to ride at a local race in McCall, Idaho. I raced in the Junior 10-13 class against kids that had been racing for years, but I managed to take third place in the final, which was when I became hooked. When I turned fifteen my Dad bought a new trailer and truck and started a race
We then go to the gym after getting back from practicing, and then end the night by playing Call of Duty. On race weekends its a little different. We go to our drivers meeting around one and then we have practice laps, two heats, and a final. We usually eat dinner in the trailer at races, and then the rest of the team heads to the hotel while my parents and I sleep in the race trailer at the track. In the off-season I wakeboard a lot and ride my dirt bike almost every day. Last year I was in high school so for training I played football and lifted in class. This year is going to be a little different though. I will ride my road bike a lot and go to the gym to get ready for taking on the Pro Lite class next year. -Trevor Leighton #931 Thanks you Trace, Ray, Jennifer, Colby, and Trevor for giving us a little more insight on the team and some of next year's plans. To follow them make sure to find them on Facebook at Leighton Motorsports.
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Off the Beaten Path

Daytona Bike Week
Written by Brad Coplan
drove by the Daytona International Speedway. Here they had demo rides of all the dealers out there. I love my 2005 HD Roadglide and Im not in a hurry to trade it in so we choose not to stop. We headed down town and went to River Front Park on Beach Street. Here we found the HOG (Harley Owners Group) party. Like usual it was a great place to go. HOG always puts on a great event. To tell you the truth this is where everything was happening. We then headed across the bridge to the Ocean Walk Shoppes and to take in the views of the Atlantic Ocean. We then decide to head back to Orlando where we found another great steak place and called it a night at our beautiful condo. Winter is about over. We have no snow in MN and WI, well not much to speak about anyway. Most of the snowmobile season the trails have been closed or in poor condition. Maybe some of you were lucky enough to travel North this snowmobile season and get some riding in, I however, was thinking I needed to breakup the dull winter and go some place warm and where I can ride. I decided on Bike Week in Daytona Florida. A friend of mine, Jon Eggen and myself started planning our trip to Daytona. We started off with three of us and by the time we were closer to leaving it was just Jon and myself. We got our bikes serviced so they were ready to ride in Florida and we borrowed a F-250 diesel crew cab and a four place enclosed motorcycle trailer. (Its great to have friends with toys a person can borrow.) We loaded our bikes into the trailer on Thursday night, packed everything up so we were ready to hit the road on Friday morning. The only bad part about this trip is 1525 miles. Yes, that means about 21 hours of driving. When I was younger a long trip of driving really didnt bother me. I was used to driving from Northern WI to Knoxville TN on a regular basis. I'm a couple years older now and driving a long distance is a lot harder. So we decided that we will take the challenge and drive non-stop from Baldwin WI to Orlando. We switched off at every diesel fill up. The trip actually went better than we thought it would and somehow we managed to cut the travel time down a little. (Thank God the troopers were doing something else.) We did get South of Atlanta, Georgia and decided that we would stop for two hours of sleep at a wayside, since we were ahead of the time schedule. We arrived in Orlando and found the time share we were staying in. This place was fantastic! Three bedrooms, living room, kitchen, balcony seating, security and guard at the gate. I really didnt want to leave this place. The next morning we got up bright and early had breakfast at a local place and made the trip to Daytona Beach. The first thing we had to get used to was Interstate 4. Interstate 4 was three, four, and even five lanes of travel most of the time. We were traveling 75 to 80 mph just to stay with traffic. By the time we left Orlando it had become second nature to us. So Daytona Beach, Bike Week "WOW"! It was a fantastic feeling to be on the bike and to be riding with all those other riders. We The second day we decided to head north of Orlando and see some different country. We headed out on highway 441 and went toward Highway 27 which took us into Leesburg where we found a very nice Harley Davidson Shop. We continued north on Highway 27 to Ocala, Jon spotted a place to stop and have a cold one just off Highway 40. The bartender there made a great Bloody Mary! We continued east bound on Highway 40, which is also known as the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway. If you get a chance I highly recommend this route. This takes you into Ormond Beach, which also allowed us to spend a large percent of our day at Bruce Rossmeyers Destination Daytona. This is the Worlds Largest Harley Davidson Dealership. Its a must see and on the day we were there is a lot was going on. This ended our day again and its back to Orlando. On the third day we de-
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Getting fit for the riding season

cided to head back to Daytona spend a few hours there and then head south on Highway 1 and Highway A1A. We traveled south as far as Vero Beach and then headed back. We decided to go to Cape Canaveral and go to the Space Center. We ended up going in the wrong direction and were met at a guard shack by a man carrying an AR-15 assault rifle. This huge man walked out of the guard shack and approached us. I could see he was a sergeant. His words to us, "boys your in the wrong area". So with a quick, please direct us sir, we were again on our way. We did eventually find the Space Center. After a few drinks and laughs about our adventure, our day was complete. On the fourth and last day we headed back to Daytona, went to another Harley Davidson Shop, bought our souvenir t-shirts for the people back home and bummed around. Daytona during bike week has so much to offer, from bike shows to wet t-shirt contest, burnouts and bars. If your looking to buy something have no fear venders are plentiful. They stretch out for 25 miles up and down the coast line from Ormond south. And if you get a chance there is nothing like the swap meet at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, plan on spending the day there. We werent able to make it on this trip, we ran out of time. We arrived back in Orlando stopped for supper on the bikes then headed to the condo. We decided to load the bikes in the trailer and secure them so we could get an early start home again. All in all the weather was great, people were great to talk with, the shopping-food-drinks were all good. Other than being talked to by the guard, being yelled at by the local police to slow down and getting a $50.00 parking ticket in Daytona, it was a great trip! I love Sturgis, but if youre looking to get on the bike and get out of the winter blues then head South. I recommend Daytona Bike Week.
When some people hear the word fit they might interpret it to mean, taking a fit, having a fit, clothes dont fit, fit to be tied for some examples. How many of you look at getting ready for the riding season from a physical and mental fitness perspective? I mention both the physical and mental side of the activity only because riding long and hard can fatigue the body and the mind. I am by no means looking to sell you a health club membership or several sessions with the likes of a Doctor Phil type, I write this article because of stress and hazards associated with the riders safety and health. I have been on many rides with individuals that start to feel the fatigue of keeping their arms erect for a few hours, pain in the lower back, and loss of feeling in the lower leg area. Its not a case that you are not in shape; its your bodys way of saying We need a break!. All of the physical stress can eventually start to play mind games on the rider, misjudging distances, curves, and sometimes hallucinations. I am not kidding you! I can remember being a long ride in South Dakota and the fence post on a curve looked like moose. We were exhausted physically and mentally. Had a real animal jumped in front of us Im not real sure we could have reacted quick enough to avoid it. Has it happened to you? As always you bump into that individual that always has a tip or two to avoid the fatigue situation. Here are a few tips from an old expert I met in Deadwood, South Dakota. Plan your route and stops, when you do stop do some simple stretches (you
dont have to look like Jack LaLane) arms, legs, lower back, listen to your body...you know where you are hurting the most.
Take water often, much of the pain you feel later is from being dehydrated. If you find yourself waking up the next morning with difficulty walking or moving a little slower than the day before you have what we call Lactic Acid built up in the muscles from being dehydrated. The lactic acid inflames the muscles which causes the pain to be so excruciating that it gives the impression that you injured that body part. At this point its time to down a couple of Ibuprofen or aspirin to relieve the inflamed muscle. Now heres another tip if you still have a ways to go on your trip, you will little more prone to fatigue muscles which equates to slower reaction time. So my friends I can tell you from first hand experience, FOLLOW THE FIRST DAY PLAN, in fact try to follow the tips before a long trip. Why ride in pain? Enjoy the trip, thats what it is all about. RIDE SAFE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT. Your family and friends will be glad you did.
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WHEELS OF THUNDER - MEET ARIT

Arit is a hardworking college student and motorcycle rider. He is also a member of ABATE of Minnesota, Metro Chapter. Like most of us he rides motorcycles for many reasons, not the least of which is the economic benefits. Very important for someone on a limited budget! While riding home after dark last fall, Arit was pulled over and received numerous citations for motorcycling specific violations. He felt this was odd and incorrect. He had studied the motorcycle training manual, passed the test and was sure he was in conformance of all applicable laws. After talking to him and looking at what he was charged with, I began researching the statutes. I have been around a while and did not recall any radical departure in the motorcycle equipment regulations that he was accused of. It is important to remember that law enforcement officers in Minnesota have multiple tasks and risk their life every time they put on the uniform. Minnesota is also blessed with a very extensive set of laws and statutes. I am not saying that is good or bad, it is just the way it is. In such an environment the original intent of legislation can get misunderstood as it gets passed down through the various departments. I sincerely believe that is what happened in this case. I asked the ABATE of Minnesota attorney, Stephen OBrien, to look into this and see if he could help Arit. Stephen has over 30
years of experience in working with motorcyclists and what we do would not be possible without his help. Mr. OBrien agreed that this could be a precedent setting case and offered his help. The results were nothing short of astounding. All of the moving and equipment charges were dropped.
There are many lessons to learn from this story: 1) It is important to have a strong organization on your side that has the history and resources to stand up for Minnesota motorcyclists. ABATE of Minnesota has the history, resources and members statewide who care deeply about motorcycle rights and safety in our state. There is strength in numbers. Ask your riding companions to join ABATE of Minnesota today. 2) If you think you have been cited and fined unfairly, it is always good to ask questions before simply writing a check. A phone call costs nothing. 3) Always remember You only have the rights you are willing to defend.
Yours in freedom, Mack Backlund State Coordinator ABATE of MN www.abatemn.org
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