Mark It Down,
Waconia 2007
For Vintage Sleds
Calling itself "The world's largest vintage and antique snowmobile event," the 17th annual Waconia, Minnesota, show gets underway January 20 and runs for the weekend. Expect to enjoy one of the largest swap events in the Midwest. Also planned are ice drag races, a trail ride and show with more than 25 classes for judging.
This year's featured snowmobile will be Arctic Cat. The event will coincide with the Antique Snowmobile Club of America annual meeting.
For more info about the event and places to stay, call 651-649-4688 or venture onto the web at www.mwvss.com.
While this is the highlight of the winter for Midwestern vintage sled collectors, there will be many such similar events of varying size scheduled across the snowbelt. Eagle River, WI, will host its annual vintage derby weekend just ahead of the World Championships. Other races are scheduled --depending on weather, of course-- throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.By looking at the two photos, can you tell the vintage racers from actual racing nearly 40 years ago? Clue, the black and white photos are of an actual event in Arjeplog, Sweden, in 1969. The color photos are from Minnesota just a few years back. Check out the spectators in the top photo. Fun, eh!
© 2006 snowmobilia/Jerry Bassett
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