The Outlaws have arrived!
December 6, 2011
Early in the spring of 2011, I began to hear some internet chatter about the creation of a new class of snowmobile ice oval racing. This revolutionary new idea was going to place the driver in a left-side cockpit driving position, surrounded by a full roll cage and driven much like a Sprint car, with a steering wheel, foot pedal controls, and a 5-point harness. Considering the high amount of injuries... [Read more]
O.R.A. Caps off 2011 Season on Lake Mille Lacs
March 2, 2011
The Blue Goose Inn, in Garrison, Minnesota, has a long standing history of great food, live music, fishing, thirst-quenching drinks, and the list goes on. Also included in the history of the Goose is their role in playing host to a wide variety of motorsport races. The last weekend in February was no exception, as ATV’s, bikes, cars and snowmobiles (modern, vintage and kids) each had their... [Read more]
O.R.A. U.S. Nationals at Ogilvie Raceway
February 8, 2011
Over the weekend of February 4, 2011 the Oval Racers Alliance teamed up with the Ogilvie Raceway (in Ogilvie, Minnesota) to host the 2nd Annual O.R.A. U.S. Nationals. With close to 400 class entries and over 90 drivers the raceway stands filled with fans and the event kicked off with the Friday Night Country Cat Spectacular. [Read more] Read More →
Oval Racers Alliance wraps up season in Garrison, Minn.
March 5, 2010
The Oval Racers Alliance concluded their first season with an action packed weekend on Lake Mille Lacs in Garrison, Minnesota. Vintage and modern snowmobile racers and fans flocked to the event that took place February 27-28 with support from the Garisson commercial Club and the Blue Goose. [Read more] Read More →
Inaugural Oval Racers Alliance Event a Success
February 10, 2010
The weekend of February 5-7, 2010 marked the beginning of the Oval Racers Alliance’s first season. A total of approximately 536 entries and 120 drivers made for extremely close racing in both modern and vintage classes at the I-94 Speedway in Sauk Centre, MN. [Read more] Read More →
The ORA is Here to Stay, 2009-10 Schedule Released
October 19, 2009
The Oval Racers Alliance, otherwise known as ORA, has officially released their 2009-2010 race season schedule. In their inaugural season, the ORA will host three races featuring both modern and vintage snowmobiles. [Read more] Read More →
Vintage Machines Shown At Classic Sled Roundup In St. Germain
August 28, 2008
The annual Classic Sled Roundup presented by Arctic Cat was held May 27 in St. Germain, Wisc. A record 137 vintage and antique snowmobiles were displayed. New this year was a display of unique sleds shown by five guests known for their outstanding collections. Mike Trapp of Minocqua, Wisc., also made an appearance. The 1973 Ski-Doo Blizzard driven by Trapp was displayed for the first time since undergoing... [Read more]