Ryan Simons Captures I-500 Victory; Tucker Hibbert Sweeps Michigan ISOC Snocross; Six Wins in RMSHA Hillclimb
Team Arctic racers and crews continued the magnificent history and tradition of the I-500 cross-country snowmobile race, capturing 13 wins in 16 classes including victory by Ryan Simons in the prestigious Pro 600 event. The three-day, 500-mile cross-country event in Thief River Falls proved both challenging and reflective of history, with rugged ditch and winding rivers testing the fortitude and speed of racers and machines.
Racing for the Christian Brothers Racing team, Ryan Simons delivered a blistering pace, setting the fastest time each of the three days en route to his first win in the I-500. Team Arctic’s Cody Kallock notched his first I-500 podium finish in the Pro 600 class, taking third, with Wes Selby, Cole Nymann, Nathan Moritz and Jordan Torgerson rounding out the top-10.
Ryan Simmons : Photo Arctic Cat
Numerous stand-out performances highlighted this year’s I-500, including Cole Nymann winning the Semi Pro 600 class with seven Team Arctic teammates in the top-10; and Mason Kallock leading a Team Arctic top-10 sweep of the first-ever Junior 12-17 class to conquer the famous event.
Race Manager Mike Kloety reflected on the success of the team while acknowledging the disappointment that always affects racers who weren’t able to finish: “Winning 13 of 16 classes in the I-500 highlights Arctic Cat’s commitment to build the best snowmobiles in the world as well as the dedication of our great team of riders and crews. Yet it’s also true that there’s room for improvement. What we learn with the ProCross Sno Pro race sleds is used to improve both our race and consumer snowmobiles.”
While Team Green racers cleaned up at the I-500, Team Arctic/Monster Energy sensation Tucker Hibbert swept the Pro Open finals at the ISOC National Snocross race in Traverse City, Mich., claiming his sixth and seventh wins (out of 10 finals) already this season. Hibbert went undefeated in his heats and finals to continue his class domination aboard the ProCross Sno Pro 600.
Josh Zelinski, Carson Alread and Cora Hauger also notched class wins for Team Arctic in Traverse City.
And at the first Rocky Mountain Hillclimb event of the season in Montpelier, Idaho, Team Arctic’s Mountain Team scored six wins. Congratulations to all Team Arctic racers on another successful weekend of racing.
Team Arctic Race Results from the USXC Seven Clans Casino I-500 in Thief River Falls
Pro 600
1. Ryan Simons 3. Cody Kallock 5. Wes Selby 6. Cole Nymann 7. Nathan Moritz 10. Jordan Torgerson 14. Andrew Hawkins
Pro Open 1. Ryan Simons 4. Cody Kallock 6. Wes Selby 7. Jordan Torgerson
Semi Pro 600 1. Cole Nymann 2. Nathan Moritz 4. Jon Arneson 5. Casey Pries 6. Tyler Johnsrud 8. Jon Koch
9. Nick Fischer 10. Andrew Hawkins 14. Dave Dirkman 15. Adam Brandt
Semi Pro Open 1. Nathan Moritz 2. Casey Pries 3. Tyler Johnsrud 9. Adam Brandt
Expert 85 1. Benjamin Langaas 2. Bryce Buchanan 3. Brent Kempton
Women
1. Jolene Bute
Masters 40 1. Jon Arneson 2. Mike Dirkman 3. Jon Koch 5. Kevin Tinjum
Masters 50 Plus 3. Alan Krause 4. Dale Fett
Trophy 85 1. Kevin Tinjum 2. Wyatt Alby 3. Ryan Weidemann 4. Dalton Fredrickson 6. Timothy Kudla 7. Matt Feil
Trophy 600 2. Mayson Croaker 5. Matt Theisen
Trail 1. Benjamin Langaas 3. Dale Fett 4. Ryan Bowers 5. Matt Feil
Junior 12-17 1. Mason Kallock 2. Ean Voigt 3. John Langaas 4. Ross Ilstrup 5. Dalton Fredrickson
6. Garet Grzadzielewski 7. Brandon Green 8. Daron Pringle 9. Logan Kilichowski 10. Matt Feil
Jr. Girls 12-17
1. Kelsey Pladson
2. Cecily Nordstrom
Vintage 50 Plus 1. Gerry Mattison 2. Dale Mattison 3. Gary Tintes 5. Terry Wagoner 6. John Dusek III
Vintage 1. Peter Behm 3. Gerry Mattison 5. Mike Mattison 8. Dale Mattison 9. Paul Sillerud
10. Gary Tintes 13. Joseph Wood 15. Karl Mattison 19. Corey Arnold 20. Terry Wagoner 21. Jesse Watland
22. Michael Wood 23. John Dusek III 24. Randy Arnold 26. Mark Young
Classic IFS
2. Ryan Bowers
Team Arctic Race Results from ISOC Snocross National in Traverse City, Mich.
Pro Open
1. Tucker Hibbert
Pro Open 1. Tucker Hibbert
Pro Am Plus 30 1. Josh Zelinski 2. Jon Zelinski
Sport 3. Spencer Hubatka
Junior 16-17 3. Grant Glashagel
Junior 8-10 Cora Hauger
Junior Novice 10-13 1. Carson Alread
Transition 8-12 2. Taylor Cole
120 Champ
3. Brock Conger
Team Arctic Race Results from the RMSHA Bear Lake Hillclimb
600 Improved 1. Rob Kincaid 2. Jeremy Archibald 3. Chance Buckalew
600 Mod 2. Russ Tapio
700 Stock 2. Jeremy Archibald
700 Improved 1. David McClure 2. Jonathan Hancey
800 Improved 3. Kyle Tapio
800 Mod 3. Kyle Tapio
Pro Masters Stock 3. Todd Tupper
Pro Masters Improved 3. Todd Tupper
Women Stock 3. Kaycee Balls
Women Improved 2. Jan Ottobre
Women Mod 1. Kaycee Balls 2. Jan Ottobre
