Snowmobile Manufacturers and Community
gear up for a great snowmobile season!
The snowmobile manufacturers are completing production of the 2011 model
snowmobiles as snowmobilers eagerly
await the upcoming snowmobiling season.
2011 brings renewed optimism and a
positive outlook for the manufacturers
and related suppliers. The 2011 models
were introduced to the public at the
Sneak Peek shows held across North
America this past spring. We are happy
to report that record attendance at
shows across the country preceded strong
advanced orders. The enthusiasm for new
snowmobiles is based on a pent up demand
to enjoy the winter on a snowmobile and
the knowledge that the manufacturers are
building quality, clean, quiet,
responsive machines for all of us to
enjoy.
New engine technologies and ride
performance technologies have been
introduced with the 2011 models as well
as improved efficiencies and handling
characteristics.
The fall show circuit is shaping up to
be a record breaker and many of the
snowmobile shows are already sold out
and are forecasting strong attendance
and new product offerings.
The manufacturers are not only
encouraged by the strong attendance at
Spring Sneak Peek shows, but are also
encouraged by the dramatic increase in
visitation to the Go Snowmobiling web
site, which is designed for new
snowmobilers and non-snowmobilers. This
past year, 29% of the visitors to the Go
Snowmobiling web site were
non-snowmobilers and a high percentage
of those visiting the site stated they
were in the market to purchase a
snowmobile and planned to do so within a
year. Not only are non-snowmobilers
visiting the site for the first time but
they are doing so in record numbers.
During the 2009-2010 snowmobiling
season, over 2,519,000 visitors came to
the
www.GoSnowmobiling.org web site,
many of whom filled out our
questionnaire. This data compares to
1,512,000 who visited the site in
2008-2009. The interest level is high,
the fall shows look like they are going
to be sold out and full of excitement.
The spring shows were great, and sales
of used snowmobiles and parts, garments
and accessories last year were very
strong. This places the dealers in a
good position for the upcoming season.
Used inventory is minimal and we are
looking for a great snowy year in the
snowmobile community. Plan on visiting
your local snowmobile dealer and your
local snowmobile show this fall and
bring a friend to go snowmobiling.
The Michigan Snowmobile Association will once again be
volunteering
their time to
help Jack Nelson
out at Sno-Motion
2011. As you
know for our
services Jack
makes a sizeable
contribution to
MSA in return
for our help.
Sno-Motion 2011 will be the 25th anniversary for the show. This
will be the one
you do not want
to miss!! Levi
Lavallee has
already booked
his tickets to
attend the
show!!
A Big
Congratulations
goes out to
KELLY DUNLAP the
Harley-Davidson
FLHR Roadking
Winner from
Charlevoix, MI.
We would also
like to thank
all participants
and event
planners who
helped or
donated to the
Michigan
Snowmobile
Education and
Advancement
Fund.
We need you,
Please help Michigan vintage riders to be
able to ride without fear of a $100 ticket
for improper registration. A Michigan group
is fighting for a special Historic
Snowmobile registration passed. Please fill
out the following survey and show your
support for this cause!
Help Maintain the Function and
Beauty of Michigan's Winter Riding
Trails.
Hosts: Don and Diane Reed
Fox River Motel, PO Box 91 Seney,
MI 49883
Old Fashion
Hospitality All Year 'Round
Hey all you
fellow riders. Summer is
flying by this year and we are
preparing for maintenance day
already. Should be an easy
date to remember; its 9/11 this
year. If you are able to come
north and donate some of your time
for brushing and signing I guarantee
you will not only work hard but have
a great time. As usual, SSA
will be providing all your meals for
Saturday. Please contact me
(Diane) to sign up if you can make
it so I can get a head count for
food.
foxmote@jamadots.com,
906-499-3332
Trail Maintenance for the 2010/2011 season will be held on
Saturday, October 2, 2010. We meet at the groomer barn on M-77 and
Airport Road at 8:00 a.m. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. We
have a great dinner in the evening. Bring along a picnic lunch,
trimmers, brushing equipment, work gloves, etc...and enjoy a day in
the woods!
As always, Ride Safe and bring them home alive, and Don't Drink
and Ride!
Snowtrails TV
Snowtrails TV, a new way to watch
snowmobiling
Everything from highlights of the
International Snowmobile Congress, to an
original TV show. Check out what Snowtrails TV has to offer by visiting
their website,
http://snowtrailstv.com/.
Want More
Snowtrails?
Broadcasting commercial free
on participating PBS (Public Television)
stations and the Internet.
Visit
http://snowtrailstv.com\ for more
information and membership registration.
To
place advertising in the Michigan Snowmobile News contact
MSA
The Michigan Snowmobile News is now a
magazine for snowmobilers, by
snowmobilers, benefiting snowmobiling in
Michigan!
It is with great
pleasure that I announce the Michigan
Snowmobile News, the official
publication for the Michigan Snowmobile
Association (MSA), is now being
self-published by the MSA.
What does that mean to you as a member
of MSA? It means that you will continue
to receive 6 issues of this fabulous
magazine as always in full color.
What does that mean to you as a
Commercial Member of MSA? By purchasing
advertising in the pages of our
magazine, you will not only be promoting
your business; your ad dollars will
directly benefit snowmobiling in this
state through the efforts of MSA.
Snowmobiling has a more than $1 billion
economic impact in Michigan, and as a
business owner who relies on those
dollars in these increasingly tough
economic times; you know just how
important snowmobiling is. As the
organization representing the interests
of nearly 400,000 registered
snowmobilers, so do we! For information
please e mail Marie Grogitsky, Project
Coordinator at
mmgrogitsky@hotmail.com
www.msasnow.org the #1
on-line stop for snowmobilers
Snowmobile trails in
Michigan are open from December 1st through March 31st.
The Michigan
Snowmobile Association is a volunteer organization dedicated to the improvement of the sport of snowmobiling in Michigan.
Send mail to
office@msasnow.org
with questions or comments about this web site.
