I ran that race on a Boatel (Mora MN)Ski-Bird. I'm at 17:42 on the video. I was 21 years old and fresh out of the Marine Corps (I'm 78 today). I had only ridden about a half mile on a snowmobile before that race and barely knew what they were. I blew a track about 6 miles north of Crookston MN. The mechanic and I put on a new track on the spot. It was about 20 below with a 20-25 mph wind. We had to start from that spot the next day. The wrestler Larry "Pretty Boy" Hennig managed to finish the race. He came in at #21 with a time of 23:40.05, I came in at #20 with a time of 23:11.40. I used to see Mr Hennig at the Mille Lacs Casino when I worked security there in the 90's. He enjoyed talking about the race and his wrestling buddy "Handsome" Harley Race that ran into the chicken coop and didn't finish the race. Fun times...

I ran that film for a local dealer in the fall of 1968 at a local show. Probably saw it 20+ times over 2 days. This is first time I have seen it since then. Still remember it almost verbatim! Thanks for posting. GW

Those were the days, what fun.

Wow! The script and narration were spot on, what a great story!

Quite a race it was considering the average Horsepower of a Machine back then was maybe 20-28 HP.

@vikeincheeseland

5 жыл бұрын

14 according to the narrator

@ryanbenbow-zx2sd

11 ай бұрын

Back in 1971 most triples would make more then 28 HP. I never Ran in this era of racing I was born in 1974. So I don't know much at all

This was a great experience

"After I hit the jungle gym then I went through a chicken coupe" haha! Gold!

This is great.

Hey there My father Allan Harrower raced in this several times, any video is appreciated.

This footage is great! Is there a way to purchase this on DVD?

Yesterday: COLD today: COLD tomorrow: COLD

@ricochetey

2 жыл бұрын

And no snow!!! At least here in St. Paul

And Now in Manitoba you get a ticket for leaving your sled in your front yard but it’s nice to see our roots

@mikedegregorio9113

3 жыл бұрын

A sled is offensive in Manitoba? WTH

Crazy no helmets and no suspension. No wonder they ride on their knees.

How can u finish first but be 10 mins behind the leader?

@Nwem111

3 жыл бұрын

Because they all startted at different times the guy who started first finished first but if the guy who starts last finished second he actually travelled much faster Living in Manitoba it’s nice to see our heritage shine through on video!

@mikeevanoski3313

2 жыл бұрын

Racing time, best time wins.

Frigid

Back when the cops laughed just as much as the drivers.

13 hours not bad for 500 miles on a 12 hp skidoo...lmao....bare steel lolo