Snocross
AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series
ISOC is led by John Daniels who ran a cross-country circuit in the 1990s under the same banner. He produces the TV show Sled Head 24/7 and in 2007 was the lead guy for the AMSOIL Triple Crown. The snocross circuit will emphasize more competitive racing for the fans. Snocross is a growing sport that is dangerous but rewarding at the same time.
Snocross is a racing sport involving racing snowmobiles on tracks consisting of tight turns, banked corners, steep jumps and obstacles. Riders race at speed of up to 60 miles per hour. Jumps are up to 30 feet tall, making riders travel 130 feet in the air before they touch the ground. Watercross, hillcross racing, and snocross is the most popular form of snowmobile racing.
Snocross came from the sport of motocross. The name is a mix of the words "snowmobile" and "motocross". The sport uses a snowmobile instead of a motorcycle, and a snow surface instead of dirt. The snow surface is either natural or made. Tracks are generally located in higher latitudes since the temperatures are required to keep the track frozen. Motorcycle riders in motocross also compete in snocross in the winter.Snocross became an event at the X Games in 1998.The course at the first snocross event at the X Games resembled a motocross course; it was significantly longer than courses are now. It had deeper holes and higher jumps that are now filled in with snow. If you are interested in watching snocross click T.V. schedule and if you want to see the rulebook to learn more click the 2009-2010 ISOC rulebook link.
Snocross is a racing sport involving racing snowmobiles on tracks consisting of tight turns, banked corners, steep jumps and obstacles. Riders race at speed of up to 60 miles per hour. Jumps are up to 30 feet tall, making riders travel 130 feet in the air before they touch the ground. Watercross, hillcross racing, and snocross is the most popular form of snowmobile racing.
Snocross came from the sport of motocross. The name is a mix of the words "snowmobile" and "motocross". The sport uses a snowmobile instead of a motorcycle, and a snow surface instead of dirt. The snow surface is either natural or made. Tracks are generally located in higher latitudes since the temperatures are required to keep the track frozen. Motorcycle riders in motocross also compete in snocross in the winter.Snocross became an event at the X Games in 1998.The course at the first snocross event at the X Games resembled a motocross course; it was significantly longer than courses are now. It had deeper holes and higher jumps that are now filled in with snow. If you are interested in watching snocross click T.V. schedule and if you want to see the rulebook to learn more click the 2009-2010 ISOC rulebook link.
History of Snowmobiles
Early snowmobiles used rubber tracks, however modern snowmobiles typically have tracks made of a Kevlar composite. Originally snowmobiles were typically powered by two-stroke gasoline/petrol internal combustion engines. Four-stroke engines are becoming more and more common in snowmobiles, primarily because of environmental complaints.
Originally intended as a winter utility vehicle to be used where other vehicles cannot go, they appealed to hunters and workers transporting material across snow-covered land, frozen lakes and rivers. In the late 20th century, they have been put to use for recreational purposes as well. People who ride them commonly are known as snowmobilers. The new types of recreational riding forms are known as Snowcross/racing, trail riding, freestyle, mountain climbing, boondocking, carving, ditchbanging and grass drags. Summertime activities for snowmobile enthusiasts include drag racing on grass, asphalt strips, or even across water.
Originally intended as a winter utility vehicle to be used where other vehicles cannot go, they appealed to hunters and workers transporting material across snow-covered land, frozen lakes and rivers. In the late 20th century, they have been put to use for recreational purposes as well. People who ride them commonly are known as snowmobilers. The new types of recreational riding forms are known as Snowcross/racing, trail riding, freestyle, mountain climbing, boondocking, carving, ditchbanging and grass drags. Summertime activities for snowmobile enthusiasts include drag racing on grass, asphalt strips, or even across water.
