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Shown from Left to Right:Tim Larson – Polaris Industries Inc. SVP, Global Customer Excellence; Aaron Woods – Teixeira’s Technician; Russell McRoberts – Teixeira’s Service Manager, Paul Teixeira – Teixeira’s Owner, Scott Wind – Polaris Industries Inc. Chairman and CEO
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Polaris honors Teixeira’s Polaris of Hyde Park with induction into the company’s Hall of Fame

Teixeira’s developed its large and loyal customer base by providing riders with great selection and tremendous service.

From Left to Right: Tim Larson, SVP, Global Customer Excellence; Colleen Malone; Mike Malone, Retired VP, CFO; Scott Wine, Chairman and CEO; Katie Malone and Dan Malone.
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Polaris honors retired Polaris CFO Mike Malone with induction into the company’s Hall of Fame

Malone helped Polaris evolve from being primarily a snowmobile manufacturer into a diversified manufacturer of on- and- off-road vehicles.

Picture of avalanche.
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New, innovative $2.1 million in avalanche technology for Trans-Canada Highway near Revelstoke

Remote Avalanche Control Systems (RACS) will be installed near Three Valley Gap, allowing 24-hour avalanche control in any weather condition.

Picture of snowmobiler riding along snowy trail.
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BRP appoints MediaCom North American new media agency of record

The appointment follows a competitive review and includes all media strategy, planning and buying.

Tucker Hibbert gives his Team 68 a big thumbs up for raising over $10,000 for the Minnesota Walk for Wishes event.
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Tucker Hibbert’s Team 68 helps Make-A-Wish Minnesota

Team 68 participated in a 5K walk/run at Minnehaha Park in Minnesota.

Picture of Amsoil Grease Gun kit
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AMSOIL launches new deluxe grease gun kit

The new AMSOIL Deluxe Grease Gun Kit comes complete with everything needed for smooth, mess-free application.

Joel Basaraba, new Marketing Coordinator at Yahama Canada.
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Yamaha Canada appoints new Marketing Coordinator

Joel Basaraba has been appointed to the position as Marketing Coordinator for Yamaha Canada with specialization in ATV, SSV and snowmobile products.

Picture of Grayson holding up package of LEGO.
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Assembling an Arctic Snowmobile, inspiring a future rider

The Lego Arctic Snowmobile kit was the perfect project for 'Papa' and his grandson

by Keith Powell
A group of Alaskan snowmobilers riding down a snowy mountain trail.
SnoRiders Insider, Alaska

Snowmobiler and ATVer input needed in Alaska

The National Park Service is soliciting public comments on actions proposed for a wilderness stewardship plan for the Wrangell St. Elias National Park

Picture of yellow and black Ski-Doo on snowy trail.
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Updates for 2017 Ski-Doo models

BRP announces changes to the 2017 Ski-Doo line-up, as well as specification updates.

Collage of an ATV, motorcycle and snowmobile.
SnoRiders Insider, Manitoba

Motorsports sales were down last season: Here are the numbers and 8 things you can do about it!

Despite being hit hard by economic woes and lack of snow, the total sales in the motorsports industry still topped over $673 million.

Yamaha officials cutting a red ribbon.
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Yamaha Financial Services launches new retail finance program

Dealers and customers will be able to access a number of new options designed to make Yamaha ownership more flexible and convenient.

Picture of avalanche.
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International Snow Science Workshop slated for Breckenridge, Colorado this fall.

The goal of the ISSW is to bring snow scientists, in-field practitioners and snow experts together to better understand the science of snow.

The inside of a store with plastic covering much of the merchandise
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BRP and Raven Motorsports to support Fort McMurray community

BRP’s donation supplements Raven’s own contribution of $10,000.

Picture of Craig Scanlon, new Chief Marketing Officer at Polaris.
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Craig Scanlon named Chief Marketing Officer of Polaris

“Craig brings a winning combination of industry knowledge and passion, marketing acumen and unmatched energy to the table," says Scott Wine, CEO.

Picture of the front of a rusting Johnson snowmobile. The colour is baby blue.
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Old Sled Sighting—Johnson Baby-Blue Classic

Produced by the Outboard Marine Corporation, the Johnson snowmobile harks back to the days when snowmobiling was a burgeoning sport.

A 1974 AMF Harley-Davidson snowmobile—1975 was the last time HD produced snowmobiles.
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Speculation Harley-Davidson could return to the snowmobile business

Harley-Davidson was active in the snowmobile industry from 1966 to 1975 when the company was part of the American Machine and Foundry Group.

Picture of Yamaha vehicle in their head office lobby.
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Yamaha Motor designates North America as snowmobile global headquarters

The new North American Snowmobile Division will take the lead in managing Yamaha’s worldwide snowmobile business, including product development.

Picture of an old Moto-Ski snowmobile sitting on top of a storage container.
SnoRiders Insider, Cranbrook, BC

Old Sled Sighting – The Ultimate Hood Ornament?

SnoRiders is always on the lookout for vintage sleds, and spotted this one perched on top of a storage container in a local industrial park.