TEAM ARCTIC’S RYAN SIMONS WINS USCC PRO CHAMPIONSHIP
Hibbert, Thomsen and Pallin Dominate ISOC Snocross Elko National
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thief River Falls, Minn. (March 15, 2011) – In three different racing disciplines, during
two days of fierce competition, Team Arctic racers climbed farther, raced faster and flew
higher to claim an astonishing 33 class victories, including the coveted USCC Pro
Championship. Even for a team so familiar with the winner’s circle, this was one March
weekend that won’t soon be forgotten.
In the final two races of the USCC cross-country season, Team Arctic/Christian Bros.
Racing teammates D.J. Ekre and Ryan Simons proved why they are among the fastest
cross-country racers of a generation, with Ekre taking his third win of the season while
Simons claimed the Pro High-Point Championship.
Their exploits were bolstered by the kind of dominance that has typified cross-country
racing in recent years, with Team Arctic racers winning 21 separate classes during the
two-race weekend in Warroad, Minn., including podium sweeps of the Pro 600, Semi Pro
600 and all 85-hp classes.
A similar story unfolded at the penultimate round of the ISOC National Snocross Series
in Elko, Minn., where Team Arctic/Monster Energy’s Tucker Hibbert delivered another
double-win weekend, taking both the Pro Stock and Pro Open classes to bolster his
championship points lead heading into the final races of the season.
Factory Team Arctic’s dynamic-duo of Cody Thomsen and Kyle Pallin put on a veritable
clinic in the Semi Pro classes at Elko. Thomsen took victory in the first final on Saturday,
with Pallin taking second, then traded places with Pallin winning the Sunday final ahead
of Thomsen. Like Hibbert, Thomsen appears locked-in to win his class championship
next weekend in Lake Geneva, Wis.
At the David Sheppard Memorial Hillclimb in Lost Trail, Mont., Team Arctic’s highmountain men and women notched eight class victories aboard their M Series machines,
taking wins in the 600, 700, 800 and Open classes.
“Winning a total of 33 classes in the three premier race circuits during a single weekend
of competition is a remarkable performance,” said Mike Kloety, Team Arctic Race
Manager. “I’d go so far as calling it legendary.
“It was especially gratifying to see Ryan Simons claim his first season championship,
taking the Pro 600 title in USCC. Winning a championship is the dream of all top racers,
but it’s an accomplishment experienced by a select few. Ryan and his crew battled
through injury to prove their strength and constancy, which is something we’re all proud
of.”
Team Arctic Race Results from ISOC National Snocross in Elko, Minn.
Pro Open
1. Tucker Hibbert
Pro 600
1. Tucker Hibbert
Semi Pro #1
1. Cody Thomsen
2. Kyle Pallin
Semi Pro #2
1. Kyle Pallin
2. Cody Thomsen
Pro Plus 30
2. Joshua Zelinski
Pro Women
2. Carly Davis
Jr. 16-17
3. Travis Kern
Jr. 10-13
3. Trent Wittwer
120 Champ
3. Evan Christian
Team Arctic Race Results from Warroad 100 USCC Cross-Country
Pro 600
1. D.J. Ekre
2. Ryan Huston
3. Ryan Simons
Trail
1. Luke Perreault
2. Jordan Torgerson
3. Cole Scheef
Pro Open
1. Ryan Simons
2. D.J. Ekre
Sport 85
1. Zach Herfindahl
2. Cole Lian
3. Cody Cook
Semi Pro 600
1. Spencer Kadlec
Semi Pro Improved
2. Spencer Kadlec
3. Nathan Moritz
Sport 600
1. Zach Herfindahl
Expert 85
1. Bryce Buchanan
2. Tyler Johnsrud
3. Jordan Torgerson
Expert 85 Improved
1. Bryce Buchanan
2. Tyler Johnsrud
3. Arne Rantanen
Women
2. Jolene Bute
Masters 40 Plus
1. Jon Arneson
Jr. 14-17
1. Zach Herfindahl
3. Cody Cook
120 Improved
3. Noah Arneson
120 Stock
1. David Brown
3. Benjamin Gudjates
Team Arctic Race Results from Warroad 75 USCC Cross-Country
Pro 600
2. Ryan Simons
3. D.J. Ekre
Pro Open
2. D.J. Ekre
Semi Pro 600
1. Ryan Greening
2. Chad Kyllo
3. Spencer Kadlec
Semi Pro Improved
2. Ryan Greening
Women
1. Jolene Bute
Sport 600
1. Max Dondelinger
Sport 600 Improved
3. Brandon Langaas
Sport 85
1. Zach Herfindahl
2. Taylor McLean
3. Cole Lian
Expert 85
1. Jon Arneson
2. Jordan Torgerson
3. Bryce Buchanan
Expert 85 Improved
1. Tyler Johnsrud
2. Bryce Buchanan
3. Arne Rantanen
Vet 30 Plus
2. Chris Hoff
Masters 40 Plus
1. Jon Arneson
3. Steve Arneson
Trail
1. Jordan Torgerson
2. Luke Perreault
3. Cole Scheef
National Guard
1. Eric Leigland
2. Marshal Polsdofer
Vintage
2. Joey Hallstrom
Jr. 14-17
1. Zach Herfindahl
2. Benjamin Langaas
3. Cole Lian
Jr. 10-13
2. Jay Lura
3. Matt Feil
Team Arctic Race Results from RMSHA Hillclimb in Lost Trail, Mont.
600 Imp
1. Chance Buckallew
2. Sid Archibald
3. Rob Kincaid
600 Mod
2. Tony Zollinger
800 Imp
1. Kyle Tapio
800 Mod
2. Kyle Tapio
1000 Stock
3. Kyle Tapio
700 Improved
1. Chance Buckallew
2. David McClure
3. Rob Kincaid
Open Mod
1. Kyle Tapio
2. Tony Zollinger
700 Mod
2. Nels Tapio
3. Tony Zollinger
Women’s Stock
1. Amy Zollinger
3. Rachel Humphrey
Women’s Imp
1. Amy Zollinger
3. Rachel Humphrey
Women Mod
1. Amy Zollinger
3. Rachel Humphrey
Semi Pro Mod
1. Bo Morss
2. Bryan Ropelato
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