This weekend in Grey Eagle Minnesota is the 5th and final race in the Hall of Fame Vintage SnoPro series. One name will join Mark Anderson, Jay Sperry and Steve Smith on the cup.
There are some great battles going on within the different divisions. In Free-Air, Newcomer Matt Spies has two smoking fast Yamahas. He’s well within striking range of beating out Alaska’s Mike Smith and Adam Hagen for the FA title. Bill Stull is not out of the running in that division either.
In the Liquid Cooled division, Mike Smith and his Cats are out in front, but Johnny Schumacher and his smoking Polaris is nipping at his heals. Mike Meagher and Bill Stull are also in the running.
In the IFS division, Adam Hagen with his leaf spring Arctic Cats is in the lead. But Kenny Kitzman’s Cats are right behind him. Billy Zawacki and Travis Hilmerson are in the hunt as well.
IFSX has Kenny Kitzman out front, but Jeff Karrow on his Ski-Doos is just two points behind, Devin Fackrell is in contention as well.
In the overall hunt, Mike Smith from Wasilla, Alaska with his Cat’s is out front with somewhat of a comfortable lead. One could argue that MIke has not had the greatest year ever – he’s won his fair share, but he’s been the most consistent driver out there, always finishing in the top 3. Unless something big happens, this is Mike’s series. But Johnny Schumacher does actually have a shot – and if he stays on the sled, I’m sure he’ll take it.
What I’m trying to say with all this is that anything can still happen. It’s shaping up that most of the big names in vintage racing are going to be there this Saturday – and when ever these guys show up, it’s bound to be some of the most exciting racing anywhere. These guys have been chasing a dream all winter, and when the last tether is pulled, one will come out on top – the best of the best.
I don’t know about you, but I sure want to be there to see that!
But it doesn’t end there. On Sunday, most if not all of the racers will move on to Wolf Lake in Alexandria Minnesota. Sunday’s race is the Vintagesleds.com "Midwest Vintage Shootout".
Winners in ALL classes will receive a Vintagesleds.com/
Britestitch flag, plus some extra money from a large array of sponsors that track owner Scott Tillman has put together – just as way to say "thanks" to the racers that make Wolf Lake one of the best kept "secrets" in vintage racing.
I’ll be at both events – with two RXL’s in tow that I’m going to let a couple of "mystery" drivers take a stab at. One of them is none other than Todd Elmer’s original 1979 Polaris RXL – with a different hood and skis. This is one of my favorite sleds in my whole collection – but its in excellent condition and was pretty much set up and ready to go… so I thought it a good idea to let it out of the stable and get a stretch.