Mountain Sled Fest at Tenney Mountain
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Officials announce inaugural Mountain Sled Fest at Tenney Mountain;
Event to include Hillcross, Snocross, KaBOOM Freestyle show
FREMONT, New Hampshire (Oct. 11, 2024) — Officials at X Racing Inc. have announced plans for a major wintertime motorsports event in the Granite State of New Hampshire. The inaugural Mountain Sled Fest is set for Mar. 21-23 at the beautiful Tenney Mountain Ski Area in Plymouth.
The announcement came on Friday at the New Hampshire Grass Drags & Water Cross, New England's largest snowmobile-related event. Every Columbus Day weekend since 1985, snowmobile enthusiasts from around the Northeast have gathered at the Peterson/Brookvale Farm to kick off a new season.
Categories of racing included in the inaugural Mountain Sled Fest include Hillcross, Snocross, DitchBanger (1990-2004 sleds), Vintage (built before 1989), and a 'Sunday Funday' program, with the spotlight placed on creating quality entertainment for 'Kidz, Teenz, and Familyz.'
“We're working to bring back the Glory Days of sanctioned snowmobile racing to New England,” X Racing president Joe Duncan said. “The sport has a rich history up here, with groups like Rock Maple Racing and East Coast Snocross leading the way. Both sanctioning bodies hosted some exciting events.
“Tenney Mountain is a beautiful facility, with ample room for a great track for each type of racing we'll do there. It's racer and fan-friendly, so I'm confident our teams and fans who attend will have a great experience. It's an ideal venue to host a fun, family-oriented event for those who love snowmobiles.”
This world-class snowmobile competition will be sponsored by two longtime supporters of sled racing in New England; HK Powersports, with stores in Hookset and Laconia, New Hampshire; and North Adams, Massachusetts-based powersports dealer Southside Sales.
HK Powersports has been supporting both sled racing and auto racing for years. Company official Brian Whalley is a longtime racer, both on sleds and in an asphalt Super Late Model on the Pro All Stars Series tour. Whalley says this event in Plymouth is a great fit for HK, and is long overdue.
“Joe knows how to execute a world-class snowmobile event, so we're thrilled to be involved,” Whalley said. “Tenney Mountain is thriving once again, and is a great facility to host an event of this nature. We will have a big presence on site, and be promoting it throughout the winter season.
“I like the fact Joe is looking at a three-year deal, so teams know there's a future. Racers want a little stability and commitment; Joe has that and more. He's got the resume and the right approach, he has evolved with the times as required. We're excited to work together to bring back those Glory Days.”
HK Powersports is South/Central New Hampshire’s leader in outdoor powersports equipment. Since 1976, HK Powersports has been a leading dealer for Can-Am, Kawasaki, Polaris, Ski-Doo and Yamaha at their Hookset location, later opening a Lakes Region branch in Laconia in 1980.
Both locations provide a wide selection of everything from ATVs, watercraft, snowmobiles, motorcycles and trailers. Visit them online today for their full inventory at www.hkphookset.com and www.hkplaconia.com.
Bruce Gaspardi Sr., second-generation owner of Southside Sales, has supported snowmobile racing for decades. His own race team has always fielded top-notch athletes in a number of classes, including a few riders from Norway and Sweden over the years. His passion for snowmobiles is second-to-none.
“We're excited to be involved with this upcoming event at Tenney Mountain,” Gaspardi said. “Our team has competed in events sanctioned by Joe in the past. He has years of experience hosting races, from his days with the WSA to today's “Sunday Funday” programs and great events out at ERX.
“He'll attend to every detail, ensuring the weekend goes off smoothly. I'm convinced this will be a very successful event. A lot of us have missed sanctioned sled races here in New England. Joe's efforts are both welcomed and greatly appreciated.”
With more than 25 years of racing experience, safety management, course design, construction, equipment operation, budgeting, and innovation with multi-venue layouts, Duncan understands all aspects of an event; from toilets to trophies, staffing, spectators, safety and everything in between.
As a Sport Organizer for ESPN's Winter X-Games for all 25 years that ESPN has been conducting snowmobiling events. Duncan has done everything from organizing and designing the courses, creating new exciting competitions, to running race operations, and inviting the athletes.
To learn more about X Racing, you can go to www.sundayfundayx.com.