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Snocross at the 2007 Winter X Games
Snocross at the 2007 Winter X Games

Snocross (also snowcross) is a racing sport involving racing specialized high performance snowmobiles on an artificially-made tracks consisting of tight turns, banked corners, steep jumps and obstacles. The X Games is an annual event with a focus on extreme action sports Types of racing Unassisted human racing Using only the Human body 's own Muscles Running: Cross country A snowmobile (known locally as snowmachine, snowsled or by the Brandname Ski-Doo) is a land vehicle that is commonly propelled by Riders race at speed of up to 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour). (For the South African airport with IATA code "KMH" see Johan Pienaar Airport. [1] Jumps are up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall, so riders travel up to 130 feet (40 meters) before they touch the ground. [1] According to the World Snowmobile Association which governs snocross, watercross, and hillcross racing, snocross is the most popular form of snowmobile racing. Snowmobile Watercross or Snowmobile Skipping is a sport where Snowmobile racers hydroplane their sleds across lakes or rivers [2]

Snocross was derived from the sport of motocross. Motocross is a form of Motorcycle sport or All-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed Off road circuits The name is a contraction of the words "snowmobile" and "motocross". In Traditional grammar, a contraction is the formation of a new Word from one or more individual words The sport uses a snowmobile instead of a motorcycle, and a snow/ice surface instead of dirt. The snow/ice surface which is either natural or man-made. [3] Tracks are generally located in higher latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere since temperatures below freezing are required to maintain the frozen track surface. Northern Hemisphere is the half of a Planet that is North of the Equator —the word hemisphere literally means 'half ball' Motorcycle riders in motocross and supercross frequently compete in snocross in the winter. Motocross is a form of Motorcycle sport or All-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed Off road circuits Supercross is a cycle racing sport involving Racing specialized high performance off-road Motorcycles on an artificially made dirt tracks consisting of steep jumps [3]

Snocross became an event at the X Games in 1998. The X Games is an annual event with a focus on extreme action sports [4] X Games is a popular gathering place for some snow-related sports in the United States. The course at the first snocross event at the X Games resembled a motocross course; it was significantly longer than courses are now. Motocross is a form of Motorcycle sport or All-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed Off road circuits It had deeper holes and higher jumps that are now filled in with snow. [4]

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Equipment

The snowmobiles vary significantly depending on their class. Drivers are typically required to wear a helmet, gloves, goggles/eye protection, leather boots, shin guards, elbow pads, neck braces, knee guards, and upper body protection. A helmet is a form of Protective gear worn on the head to protect it from injuries a variation of the hat Goggles or safety glasses are forms of protective eyewear that usually enclose or protect the eye area in order to prevent particulates water or chemicals from Hearing protection is often required in non-stock classes. Sanctioning bodies require helmets and suits to have a significant bright orange section. [5]

Event

Races start with the drivers forming a line abreast at the start line. The event begins with either a drop of a green flag by the starter or by the starter turning on a light. Like other sports derived from cross country running, the winner is often the rider who has the best holeshot. Cross Country running is a Sport of running Compete to complete a course over open or rough terrain faster than other teams The holeshot is a term used primarily in motorcycle racing (but also Motorsport racing in general for the rider who is the first one through the first turn [6] The event may be stopped for a dangerous condition. The snowmobiles are lined up for the restart by their position in the race, with the drivers involved in the stoppage starting in the rear. The winner of the event is the rider who finishes first in the feature event. [5] Events attract over 10,000 spectators. [3]

Typically, a snocross event consists of a set number of qualifying races, heat races, and semi-finals, all leading up to the finals race for each contest cycle category. The final races is called the "Main Event".

Major events

Snocross by region

United States

The United States has a national sanctioning body called World PowerSports Association. The X Games is an annual event with a focus on extreme action sports The City of Aspen is a Home Rule Municipality that is the County seat and the most populous city of Pitkin County, Colorado, United The body sanctions eight points paying national races in 2007-2008. Two of these events are held in Canada. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page It hosts several non-points events, including an invitational ESPN Winter X Games event in Aspen, Colorado. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to The X Games is an annual event with a focus on extreme action sports The City of Aspen is a Home Rule Municipality that is the County seat and the most populous city of Pitkin County, Colorado, United It also hosts state and regional series in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan. Wisconsin ( or wɪˈskɑnsɨn (French Ouisconsin) is one of the fifty United States of America, located in the north central part of the United States Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. [7] Events are televised on ESPN2. ESPN2 debuted on October 1, 1993, as a sister station of ESPN. [8]

Rock Maple Racing sanctions 14 events in the Northeastern United States. The Northeast is a region of the United States. As defined by the U Mountain West Racing sanctions on eight events in northern Rocky Mountains states. Mountain peaks of the Rocky Mountains The Rocky Mountains, often called the Rockies, are a Mountain range in western North America. There is a snowcross track in Waconda, Illinois. It is winter thunder challenge.

Canada

The Canadian Snocross Racing Association hosts 5 national points paying events. It hosts five regional races, and several non-points in the United States in combination with the World PowerSports Association. [9]

Europe

The sport is popular in the Nordic countries, but its popularity is raising in former Sovjet as well as Iceland and in the Alps. There has been several manufacturers in earlier years, but Lynx -a subdivision of the Canadian company Bombardier, is the only producer left besides the big four; Yamaha, Polaris, Arctic Cat and Ski-Doo.

Racing is competed in several classes, but the most competive ones are the ProStock and the ProOpen. Both are for maximum of 600 ccm and for adults of at least 16 years old. Winners of the Norwegian championship 2008 is Johan Ivvar Gaup and Jostei Biti (ProStock & Pro Open)

Video games

See also

References

  1. ^ a b 2007 Rock Maple Snocross Racing, January 26, 2007, Retrieved December 4, 2007
  2. ^ Skowhegan will play host to large snocross event; Portland Press Herald, February 6, 2004; Deirdre Fleming, Retrieved December 5, 2007
  3. ^ a b c WPSA SnoCross Duluth Results, November 27, 2007; Jeffrey Banks, Off-Road. Polaris SnoCross is a Snocross Snowmobile racing game for the Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Game Boy Color and later Motocross is a form of Motorcycle sport or All-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed Off road circuits A snowmobile (known locally as snowmachine, snowsled or by the Brandname Ski-Doo) is a land vehicle that is commonly propelled by Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Portland Press Herald (and Maine Sunday Telegram; collectively known as The Portland Newspapers) publish Daily newspapers every Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. com, Retrieved December 4, 2007
  4. ^ a b The Best North American Snowmobile Competitions; snowmobilingweb, June 4, 2007; Retrieved December 5, 2007
  5. ^ a b Mountain West Racing 2008 Snocross rules (PDF). "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2007-12-05. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations.
  6. ^ Polaris shows 2003 440 ProX racer, Wade West; October 15, 2002, Retrieved December 4, 2007
  7. ^ Polaris Snocross Racers Are Focused on Thanksgiving Weekend Season Opener, November 5, 2007, Polaris Industries press release, Retrieved December 4, 2007
  8. ^ Nielson Enterprises SnoCross Grand Finale, Championship Snowmobile Racing, Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Retrieved December 4, 2007
  9. ^ 2008 Events Schedule for Canadian Snocross Racing Association, Retrieved December 4, 2007

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