Ride With The Champs 2026: A Thrilling Success and Raffle Winners Announced!The 2026 Ride With The Champs weekend event was nothing short of spectacular, drawing snowmobile enthusiasts from across the country to celebrate the rich history and adrenaline-fueled spirit of the sport.
Hosted by the Snowmobile Hall of Fame, this year’s gathering featured exhilarating rides, engaging exhibits, and heartfelt tributes to legends of the trails. Amidst the snowy excitement, our annual raffle once again stole the show, offering participants a chance to own a piece of snowmobiling heritage.
We’re thrilled to report that the event raised significant funds to support our mission of preserving and promoting the legacy of snowmobiling, thanks to the incredible turnout and generous support from our community.
Without further ado, let’s congratulate our raffle winners! Taking home third place was Paul Vollmer, Second place went to Todd Miller!
And the grand prize? That honor belongs to Jeremy Hinde!
Jeremy won a meticulously crafted reproduction of the iconic 1976 John Deere Liquidator. This stunning machine is set up exactly like the one piloted by Hall of Famer Brian Nelson to victory in the grueling 1976 Winnipeg to St. Paul cross-country race.
For a glimpse into that historic win, check out this vintage footage on YouTube. Brian’s remarkable career and contributions to snowmobiling were further honored with his induction into the Snowmobile Hall of Fame, a testament to his enduring impact on the sport.
None of this would have been possible without the tireless dedication of our volunteers, donors, and partners who poured their time, parts, effort, and resources into creating this masterpiece of a snowmobile.
From Brian Nelson himself, and the Board of Directors of the Snowmobile Hall of Fame send a huge shoutout to:
- Wyatt Kram
- Don Amber
- Brock Weber
- Luke Abitz
- Tom White
- Roger Kram
- Jeremy Sagert
- Brian Nelson
- Brian Henrion
- Kelly Voss
- Keith Bylin
- Maynard Peterson
- Jess Babler
- Brad Rachac
- Mike Theil
- Guy Gubberud
- Jack Kram
- Bernice Kram
- Sawyer Kram
- Mike & Nancy Carlson
- Brad Wheelock
- Kenny Heins
- Levi Roen
- Called Motter
- Klotz Oil Company
- Charles Muller
- Certified Parts Corporation
Your collective passion turned a vision into reality, and we’re eternally grateful for your support.Congratulations to Jeremy, Todd, Paul, and all our participants—here’s to many more miles on the snow!
Stay tuned for updates on next year’s event, and keep the spirit of snowmobiling alive.
