CCC2019 MWE - I-500 Snowmobile Race Traditional Cache

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The International 500 Snowmobile Race

Race Week is January 27-February 2, 2019

Located in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, the International 500 Snowmobile Race is the longest snowmobile endurance race in the world.

500 laps around a 1 mile ice oval at speeds up to 120 mph. The I-500 Snowmobile Race is Michigan’s most thrilling experience for riders and motorsport fans of all kinds. Think of it as the Indianapolis 500 of the winter. In fact,

With the weather much colder and tougher, these guys are truly athletes. Over the years men from all over North America have come to test their endurance.

Since 1969, tens of thousands of die-hard enthusiasts from around the world have come to enjoy the frozen, snowy spectacle of the I-500, and be a part of the Upper Peninsula’s most astonishing snowmobile action!

On February 8, 1969, the first official race day of the I-500 arrived.

The day was cold but bright. One Detroit sports writer raved about all the local activities in his Saturday morning article, but wondered if any machine would make 200, let alone 500, miles. He, and all the rest who had come for the show, were in for a huge surprise!

By the end of the race day, a very tired Ski Doo rode by Dan Planck of Davidson at the helm – finally crossed the finish line; followed by only 26 other machines. They had all traveled a combined 13,891 miles; each of them completing their 500-mile quota in one day.
1970 Winner
I-500 Pic 2
I-500 Flag

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