Throughout his incredible 31-year racing career, Alaska’s Scott Davis defined greatness in arguably the sport’s toughest cross-country competition, the 2,000-mile Iron Dog. Davis won the epic race across the Alaskan outback an amazing seven times – first in 1985 and then again in 1989, 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2007. Almost as impressive is that he completed the grand adventure in 25 of the 29 Iron Dog races he entered, and collected 8 seconds and 5 thirds, totaling 20 total podium finishes. The marathon man only missed two Iron Dog events, both due to injury
Old snowmobile history books and magazines are filled with pictures of racing champions standing next to Gaetan “Chester” Duval. That’s because the Quebec native was very often the main man behind the equipment that carried them to the waving checkered flag. An inventor, designer and builder, he concepted the 1979 Ski-Doo Super Stock and Sno Pro race sleds before completely overtaking oval racing’s top class with his Formula I Twin Track design. The engineering marvel was so dominant that no other brand would challenge it. Duval also served as the title-winning Ski-Doo race director from 1980 to1990.
Among racers and fans in the West, David Shepherd’s name is mentioned with deep reverence. The racer, sled builder and innovator was a force on the Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Hillclimb Association (RMSHA) circuit, amassing 36 wins and 98 podium finishes en route to 12 “king” titles and 5 season championships. The Montana racer also scored four King of Kings titles at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and its World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb. Shepherd, who is being inducted posthumously, is also remembered for his wild mod machines, including being first to race a turbocharged two-stroke and first to utilize final belt drive.
For more than 20 years, brothers Gary and Bruce Vessair ran circles around their competition in snowmobile ice oval racing. From flat tracks in their native Ontario to the high-banked ovals of Eagle River to the prestige of Valcourt and very well beyond, they were self-made stars. Gary won multiple championships in multiple classes on the Ontario Snowmobile Racing Federation (OSRF) as well as race series titles in Quebec. Both brothers earned major Formula I/Sno Pro titles circuits, and each won an Eagle River World Championship – first Bruce in 1989 and then Gary in 1992.
Snowmobile racing fans and enthusiasts as well as other legendary racers and insiders are invited to the 41st Annual Ride With The Champs and induction ceremony weekend, presented by Livingston Sales of Hillsborough, NH, February 13-15, 2025.
The three-day event includes the popular Legends Laps where participants can experience the famed ice oval track at the World Championship Derby Complex. Additional features include a Friday Night Fish Fry with famous guest speakers and storytellers; vintage and modern trail riding opportunities with poker run; a Snowmobile Hall of Fame Open House meet-and-greet with past and current SHOF inductees along with other snowmobile industry celebrities; and the formal induction ceremony with dinner Saturday evening. In addition, the Snowmobile Hall of Fame and Museum will be open throughout the weekend.
Here’s your chance to win a brand new sled or a genuine classic for as little as $10. Save $10 when you buy three tickets, or save FIFTY BUCKS when you buy 10 tickets!
Our fist place winner of this beautiful new2024 600cc Ski-Doo MXZ does not want to be named and has donated the machine back the Hall of Fame!
So the auction is on for 2025 and the drawing will be held at the 2025 Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on February 15th 2025.
At the Classic Sled Roundup, Brandyn Horn was the lucky winner of this beautiful John Deere Liquifire! Congrats Brandyn!
SNOWMOBILE HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2025 INDUCTEES For additional information contact: SHOF & Museum (715) 542-4463 | info@snowmobilehalloffame.com St. Germain, Wis. (September 6, 2024) – The Snowmobile Hall of Fame (SHOF) and Museum in St. Germain, Wis., proudly announces Scott
February 13th, 2024: We are really close to the RWC – Just 2 days away!👏👏 With Mother Nature and our weather challenges here is an updated schedule of next week festivities: Friday: Merc Reunion Ride – 9am…bring your sled and
All of us at the Snowmobile Hall of Fame were saddened to hear of the passing of two of our Hall of Fame Members, Marlyn Englert and Mark Zelich. Marlyn Englert Mr. Englert was a driver at heart. But his
The Snowmobile Hall of Fame Board of Directors is pleased to announce our 2024 raffles to support the Snowmobile Hall of Fame in St. Germain, Wisconsin. Again this year, tickets are just $10, and you can save $10 when you
Corey Davidson, Levi LaVallee, Russ Lemke, and Jeff Ludwig to be honored with an induction ceremony in St. Germain, Wis.; Fans are invited to celebrate throughout the three-day event February 15-17, 2024. Corey Davidson (Racer) Davidson’s career highlights include winning
The sport of snowmobile racing lost a shooting star when 18-year-old Hunter Houle died while preparing for the season opening USXC cross-country race on Pine Lake, Minn., Jan. 6, 2017.
The son of Snowmobile Hall of Fame inductee Steve Houle (2016), grandson of SHOF inductee Charlie Lofton (1991) and nephew of Mike Houle (2009), Hunter was following in the tracks of greatness while pursuing his passion to race snowmobiles. His race…his lifetime…ended too quickly, but its impact can last for years to come.
The Houle family, in partnership with the Snowmobile Hall of Fame in St. Germain, Wis., has created the Hunter Houle Memorial SHOF New Building Fund, the purpose of which is to help fund the creation of an additional new museum.
The planned new museum is a 60 x 100-ft., 2-story building adjacent to the current building that will more than double the current area. Its purpose is to fully and faithfully preserve and display the rich history of our sport while honoring the racers and the people who have shaped it in the past, present and future. The building plans can be viewed at www.snowmobilehalloffame.com/expansion-plans/.
The Hunter Houle Memorial New Building Fund is a way for you to donate to the new SHOF building in Hunter’s name. A special plaque dedicated to Hunter and featuring the names of those who donated to this fund will be on permanent display at the SHOF. To donate, click on the dedicated tab in the Donations section of the SHOF website.
“Since Hunter died, people ask us what they can do for our family,” said Steve and Charlene Houle. “Our answer is to hug your kids. For those inspired to do something more, the Hunter Houle Memorial SHOF New Building Fund is a tribute to the sport that’s so dear to our family, and an honor to Hunter’s legacy.”
SHOF President Craig Marchbank added, “We are honored that the Houle family offered this memorial opportunity in the name of Hunter, and we are grateful to the donors who contribute in his name.”
(715) 542-4463
P.O. Box 720
St. Germain, WI 54558
SNOWMOBILE HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
OPERATIONS ARE LOCATED AT:
8481 HWY 70 WEST
@ Sled World Blvd
(1 mile west of the Chamber office
& one mile East of the Whitetail Inn)
MUSEUM HOURS
Thursday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Give us a call if you need to schedule an off hour tour.
Check the snow levels in the St. Germain area:
Rustic Manor Snow Cam
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