Arctiva Racers Overcome Trials at Canterbury Park

Arctiva racers convened at Canterbury Park and Racetrack for the third round of the ISOC Amsoil Championship Snocross Series in Shakopee, Minn. Arctiva's Levi LaVallee, Bobby LePage, Johan Lidman, Jake Scott and Andrew Carlson overcame hardship throughout the weekend, and despite the ups and downs, showed their true heart for racing.

With only one day of practice for snocross after focusing his attention to his new years distance jump, LaVallee salvaged what he could with little testing. On Friday he finished 12th and Saturday he continued to improve his speed to finish 10th. Teammate LePage made his first appearance after getting released from the doctor after injuring his leg in pre-season practice. He narrowly missed a spot in the final on Friday, but Saturday qualified and finished 12th. Pro Lite teammate Jake Scott had a crash on Friday and the injury kept him from competing the remainder of the weekend.

Carlson Motorsports racers Lidman and Carlson also had their share of trials to work through. In the Pro Lite class, Carlson was showing great speed on Friday night with his impressive eighth-place performance. Saturday night mechanical issues kept him from the finals, but he is still tied for ninth in the Pro Lite points standings. Pro rider Johan Lidman tried to ride through his flu-like symptoms, and despite his competitive spirit to race, the flu kept him out of both final events.

LaVallee will make his annual trip to the Winter X-Games in Aspen, Colo at the end of the month before rejoining the Arctiva racers at next round of the ISOC Amsoil Championship Snocross Series at the Vision Kia Eastern National in Farmington, NY from February 3-4.

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Arctiva's Levi LaVallee Crushes Distance Record with New Year's Eve Jump

Janesville, Wis. (January 1, 2012) - Arctiva's Levi LaVallee stunned spectators in San Diego, Calif., as he succeeded in breaking his previous world record jump on a snowmobile by more than 50 feet during the "Red Bull: New Year. No Limits" event on Saturday night. With fog looming over San Diego's Embarcadero Marina Park, eyes were on LaVallee and motorcycle rider Robbie Maddison as they both safely jumped the water gap just after 9 p.m. PST.

After crashing last year during a practice jump for the 2010 "New Year, No Limits" event, LaVallee was determined to overcome his fear, get back on his sled, and set a new world record for 2011. Countless hours of preparation paid off with LaVallee jumping past his 361-foot marker to 412 feet.

With the jump complete, LaVallee will turn his focus to the Winter X Games at the end of January and the Snocross series that continues next week in LaVallee's home state of Minnesota.

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Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. 2011 teaser

Get a closer look into the minds of two of the most fearless guys in action sports, Levi LaVallee and Robbie Maddison, as they gear up for Red Bull: New Years. No Limits. 2011.

2011-12 Duluth Nationals Highlight Reel

2011-12 Duluth Nationals Highlight Reel from Dirt Productions on Vimeo.

Spirit Mtn., MN was the setting for the season opener of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series which took place Thanksgiving weekend. Included in the 3 day event was the AMSOIL Dominator Race and the 20th Annual CJ Ramsted Memorial Cup. The sports top racers were on hand including Levi LaVallee, Ross Martin, Tucker Hibbert, Tim Tremblay and more.

The video above captures the highlights of the weeknd including an impressive backflip by Superstar Levi LaVallee about :18 seconds in.

Arctiva's Levi LaVallee to Appear on Jay Leno

Snowmobile star Levi LaVallee will be a guest on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno this Wednesday, December 14 at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT (10:35 p.m. CT) on NBC.

Levi will follow comedian Louis C.K., starting off on the couch and an interview with Jay Leno, and then proceeding to become the first person to jump a snowmobile in the Tonight Show's illustrious history.

Levi will be jumping his snowmobile alongside fellow Red Bull athlete Robbie Maddison and his motorcycle at Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. on Saturday, December 31 in San Diego, live on ESPN. Both athletes are aiming to break the distance jumping world records in their respective disciplines. Levi holds the existing snowmobile record at 361’ and Robbie is looking to take back his record by exceeding 391'.

Arctiva Racers Score Top-10 Results at Snocross Season Opener

Arctiva Racers Score Top-10 Results at Snocross Season Opener

Arctiva racers made the trip to Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minn. over the holiday weekend for the ISOC Amsoil Championship Snocross Series season opener. All the racers were eager to get back on the track and both Arctiva riders Johan Lidman and Levi LaVallee worked their way into the top-10 during both finals.

During the first pro round of the weekend, both LaVallee and Lidman were able to capture heat race wins, while Lidman grabbing seventh in the final main event, just ahead of LaVallee who finished eighth. In the second pro round, LaVallee overtook reigning champ Tucker Hibbert to earn another heat race win, and eventually went on to finish eighth in the final. Lidman improved his result from the first round to finish just off the podium in fourth. After all the racing was complete, LaVallee and Lidman are both tied for sixth in the championship standings.

The Arctiva riders will be looking to work their way onto the podium at next round of the ISOC Amsoil Championship Snocross Series. The circuit will head to Blackjack Ski Hill in Bessemer, Mich. from December 9-11, 2011 for another action-packed weekend.

RED BULL: NEW YEAR. NO LIMITS.CALL IT A COMEBACK

Levi LaVallee Returns from Injury to Attempt Record-Breaking Snowmobile Distance Jump Robbie Maddison Returns After Two Years to Reclaim Motorcycle Distance Jump Record On New Year's Eve, Live from San Diego on ESPN

Santa Monica, Calif. (November 16, 2011) - A motorcycle and a snowmobile walk into a bar... Well, not quite, but not too different, as a motorcycle and a snowmobile will simultaneously fly over water in the latest installment of Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. This year will bring together two incredible athletes who have found their way back to the annual New Year's Eve celebration via different paths. The event will air live from San Diego, Calif., on Saturday, December 31 at approximately 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT on ESPN, ESPNHD and ESPN3, immediately following the Chick-Fil-A Bowl.

Levi LaVallee has fully recovered from a crash while training for the same event last year, just hours after shattering the world record with a leap of 361 feet on a snowmobile. Robbie Maddison kick-started the series in 2007 by jumping his motorcycle 322 feet over a football field in Las Vegas and followed it up in 2008 by jumping onto - and off - the 96-foot-tall Arc De Triomphe at Paris Las Vegas.

This year, LaVallee, a 28-year-old native of Longville, Minn., will jump his snowmobile alongside Maddison, a 30-year-old Aussie now living in Temecula, Calif., who will pilot his motorcycle as both athletes concurrently jump over 300 feet of water from the North park to the South park at the Embarcadero Marina Park in the downtown area of San Diego Bay. LaVallee will attempt to break his own record of 361 feet and Maddison will be aiming for a leap of more than 400 feet to eclipse the current record of 391 feet.

On-site viewing will be free to spectators at both parks. Gates will open at 6 p.m. PT.

"I am so pumped to be able to come back to Red Bull: New Year. No Limits.," said LaVallee. "Last year obviously didn't go the way I was hoping, and I am excited to have another chance at this amazing opportunity."

"Jumping long distances is a passion of mine, and I'm excited to come back for New Years Eve and sail over San Diego Harbor," said Maddison. "400 feet is my goal. It's not all about getting the world record to me, it's more about understanding this feat and the commitment ahead to achieving what most would consider an impossible jump."

DOUBLE FEATURE

LaVallee is a seven-time Winter X Games medalist and champion snocross racer. He is widely known for becoming the first person to double backflip a snowmobile in 2009 at Winter X Games. San Diego may not be the first place that comes to mind when discussing snowmobiles, but the lack of snow won't hinder LaVallee, who will use artificial turf on his run-up path, which will provide the necessary grip for his snowmobile's track to ensure maximum speed as he hits the take-off ramp.

Maddison boasts accomplished freestyle motocross career, with an X Games silver medal in 2010 in Moto X Best Trick and two wins on the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour (Calgary 2009 and Madrid 2010). He also has a successful history of record-breaking achievements and globally captivating feats. Among them are backflipping across the Tower Bridge in London and clearing the Cornith Canal in Greece, to go with his previous New Year's Eve successes.

Red Bull's annual New Year's Eve celebration highlights extraordinary athletes pushing their physical, mental and technical limits to break boundaries and records. Leading up to their big night, LaVallee and Maddison will work with Red Bull's athlete performance experts, physicists and engineers, in addition to their core teams, in an effort to get the most out of their bodies and machines. Valuable information will also be attained and put into future technological development.

After last year's unfortunate cancellation, this will be the fourth Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. event in the last five years. In 2008, the year Maddison went up and off the Arc de Triomphe, Rhys Millen backflipped an off-road truck and just missed sticking the landing. In 2009, Travis Pastrana jumped his rally car a staggering 269 feet over water, landing on a barge in Long Beach's Rainbow Harbor.

For Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. event details, visit www.redbullnewyearnolimits.com.

Arctiva New Product: Insulator Heavy Layer Jersey, Pants, and Socks

In extreme weather conditions, the Insulator Jersey, Pants, and Socks offers riders the added protection needed to stay warm and dry. When combined with the additional parts in the Arctiva layering system, riders will have a solid advantage on the competition.

Made from a geo micro fleece, the Insulator Jacket and Pants are both equipped with an EC2 quick-dri electrostatic process that helps wick away moisture, while providing extra warth for the body. Too keep feet warm, the Insulator Socks are made from the same Coolmax® lining seen on the Evaporator Socks, but combined with Merino Wool, feet will be kept warm and dry in severe conditions.

Additional product specifications are below. The Insulator Jersey, Pants, and Socks are available from your local Parts Unlimited dealer now. To find a dealer near you or to check out other new products from Arctiva, please visit Arctiva.com.

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Ingles Performance is back with a Ski-doo Super Team

Phoenix, NY - September 9, 2011 - Ingles Performance is excited to announce their snocross team for the 2011-2012 season. Last year was an outstanding season in which Ingles Performance took both the Pro Stock and the Mod class championship along with 3rd in Semi Pro. The Ingles team is looking to be a top contender again in the East Coast Snocross circuit.

The Ingles Performance /Ski-doo team will consist of Pro rider Michael George from Pine Plains NY. Last season Michael made it to the podium in his very first pro race, before being sidelined by an injury. Michael has been training hard and is 110% sure he is ready to continue his charge for a top Pro season.

New to the team is Chris Ackerman from Jericho, VT who has moved up to Pro this year. Chris is coming off from a 2nd place finish in the Semi Pro division last season. He is looking to be a top contender in the Pro Division. In the Semi-Pro division we have new comer Jesse James Bonaduce from Somerville, NJ. Jesse has seen much success in his career and looks to be a strong rider for Ingles. Chris Coleman who is a returning Ingles Performance rider from Albany, NY has never been in better shape and is ready for the upcoming race season. Rounding out Ingles Performance is Paige Calderwood from Phoenix, NY who has returned to racing after a year off. During her season off Paige continued to be involved in the race season by running the Ingles / Ski-doo Support Trailer at the race track. Paige not only knows how to ride a sled but she knows what makes them work making her a tough competitor this season.

Robin and Mike Ingles team owners are ready to do whatever it takes to support their team. They are looking forward to a successful season in all divisions. The team is based out of Phoenix, NY where Ingles has a large snowmobile dealership. Ingles Performance has the passion and dedication to be a top team in the ECS division again this year.

Bodin Wins at Red Bull Fuel + Fury

LONGVILLE, Minn., November 7, 2011 - This past Saturday, November 5th - Levi LaVallee hosted Red Bull Fuel + Fury. A snowmobile freestyle competition where eight of the globe's top snowmobilers competed for top place. With the competition held at the iconic Wrigley Field, it drew in quite a crowd and a lot of hype, the pressure was on for the riders to throw down an awesome show.

While Levi LaVallee was the host and commentator, along with Tess Sewell and Tina Dixon, Team LaVallee's Daniel Bodin was ready for an awesome show. With the competition being judged in a double elimination bracket, Bodin was the first rider to go. With solid tricks and huge extensions throughout the night, Bodin pushed his way through his competitors and in the final round it was between him and Heath Frisby to take home first and second place. For the final round, Bodin threw a huge bar-hop backflip (which currently no other snowmobile freestyler has done in competition) and he found his way onto the top of the podium with a top score of 91 out of 100.

"This was a really great way to start out the freestyle season. I am very excited to be back with Team LaVallee, I was able to train at Levi's compound last week, before the event and it definitely paid off. This is huge for me!" states Bodin.

"Red Bull Fuel + Fury was an awesome event, it was an honor to be hosting and commentating! It was really cool having iconic Wrigley Field as our backdrop and the riders put on a great show, hopefully we will be able to have this event again and I can compete next time! Huge hats off to all of our great sponsors, if it weren't for them we wouldn't have the success we did on Saturday." states LaVallee.

Coming Up:

Soon the snow will be flying and the first National SnoCross race will be underway, join Team LaVallee Thanksgiving weekend (November 25th - 27th, 2011) at the Amsoil Duluth National held at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minnesota. For additional information and for the full race schedule, visit: http://www.isocracing.com