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ECS Snocross News: Malone, NY Event Recap

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Corin Todd wins Pro finale, claims 2013 Championship for East Coast Snocross series,
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Patenaude brothers claim Pro Lite finale and Sport title

MALONE, New York (Mar. 25, 2013) – New York native Corin Todd powered his machine to victory in the last Pro final of the season, securing the 2013 championship as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed its season finale Saturday at the Titus Mountain Family Ski Center.

Todd (Bailey/Hulten Polaris), of Otego, passed Lemieux after the first of 14 laps and led to the finish. Lemieux (Lemieux Racing/Ski-doo) settled for second just a tick over three seconds back, while 2012 champion Danny Poirier (Bailey/Hulten Polaris) filled out the podium in third.

Friday evening’s Pro final was run under the lights at Titus, with Lemieux claiming the win to keep pressure on Todd in the points fight. Michigan native Kevin Wallenstein (Ingles Performance/Ski-doo) stepped up from Pro Lite to run second in an amazing effort, while Poirier was rock solid in third. Read Full Article →

ECS Snocross News: Malone, NY Event Preview

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Season finale at Titus Mountain last stop for East Coast Snocross series,
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CHESHIRE, Conn. (March 15, 2013) – After months of intense competition, constant travel and hard work, the end is now in sight.

Snowmobile race teams from around the northeast are gearing up for a dramatic conclusion to the 2013 season, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) prepares for its season finale on Friday and Saturday, March 22-23, at the beautiful Titus Mountain Family Ski Center in Malone, New York.

This year’s season finale will feature a different format, with racing under the lights Friday night adding a new level of excitement. Spectator gates will open at 3 p.m. Friday, with racing getting under way at 4 p.m. with amateur qualifying rounds. Pro and Pro Lite riders will hit the track by 6 p. m. and contest their finals during the evening. Read Full Article →

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Season finale at Titus Mountain last stop for East Coast Snocross series,

CHESHIRE, Conn. (March 15, 2013) – After months of intense competition, constant travel and hard work, the end is now in sight.

Snowmobile race teams from around the northeast are gearing up for a dramatic conclusion to the 2013 season, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) prepares for its season finale on Friday and Saturday, March 22-23, at the beautiful Titus Mountain Family Ski Center in Malone, New York.

This year’s season finale will feature a different format, with racing under the lights Friday night adding a new level of excitement. Spectator gates will open at 3 p.m. Friday, with racing getting under way at 4 p.m. with amateur qualifying rounds. Pro and Pro Lite riders will hit the track by 6 p. m. and contest their finals during the evening. Read Full Article →

ECS Snocross News: Boonville, NY Event Recap

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Lemieux, Ellis split Pro finals in Boonville for East Coast Snocross series,
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Wallenstein makes a clean sweep in Pro Lite

BOONVILLE, N.Y. (Mar. 5, 2013) – Veteran snowmobile racers Lincoln Lemieux and Derek Ellis each won a Pro final over the weekend, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed Round 8 of its nine-race 2013 schedule at the Boonville-Onieda County Fairgrounds.

Lemieux (Lemieux Racing/Ski-doo), of St. Johnsbury, VT, prevailed in a battle with defending champion Danny Poirier (Bailey/Hulten Polaris) to claim Saturday’s 14-lap final. Poirier led five laps yet settled for second, while Ellis kicked off his weekend with a solid third. Read Full Article →

ECS Snocross News: Salamanca, NY Event Recap

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Poirier, Todd split Pro finals in Salamanca, NY for East Coast Snocross series,
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Pilotte closes in on Pro Lite title with another sweep

SALAMANCA, New York (Feb. 25, 2013) – Multi-time and defending champion Danny Poirier and teammate Corin Todd added more wins to their strong season over the weekend, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed Round 7 at the beatuiful Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel.

ECS teams raced in conjunction with ISOC national teams in this top-notch new venue, competing in front of thousands of fans in this snowmobile-loving portion of western New York.

Poirier (Bailey/Hulten Polaris), of St. Theodore, QC, led from start to finish in Saturday’s Pro Open final, with Todd second and New York native Brett Bender (Polaris) in third. Todd claimed Sunday’s final with a brilliant ride, while Vermont rider Lincoln Lemieux (Lemieux Racing/ski-doo) claimed second ahead of Poirier in third. Read Full Article →

ECS Snocross News: Valcourt, QC Event Recap

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Asselin claims Triple Crown final in Valcourt for East Coast Snocross series,
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Wallenstein, Pilotte notch Pro Lite wins

VALCOURT, Quebec (Feb. 18, 2013) — Quebec native Donovan Asselin stole the headlines with a dominant performance last Friday afternoon, winning the high-stakes final round of the inaugural Triple Crown series for Pro and Pro Lite riders in Super Competition Motorsport (SCM) and East Coast Snocross (ECS).

Asselin’s victory was part of Day 1 in the 31st annual Grand Prix Ski-doo de Valcourt, presented by FOX. Finishing second in the Triple Crown Pro final was Corin Todd (Bailey/Hulten Polaris), while Lincoln Lemieux (Lemieux Racing/Ski-doo) filled out the podium in third. Asselin led from start to finish on a very well-prepared Ski-doo.

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ECS Snocross News: Lake George, NY Event Recap

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Todd, Poirier split Pro finals in Lake George for East Coast Snocross series,
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Pilotte earns second straight sweep in Pro Lite

LAKE GEORGE, NY (Feb. 11, 2013) – Veteran snowmobile racers Corin Todd and Danny Poirier each claimed a Pro final over the weekend, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed Round 5 on the 2012-13 schedule in the famed resort town of Lake George.

Todd (Bailey/Hulten Polaris), of Otego, NY, earned his third win of the season in Saturday’s 18-lap battle. Lincoln Lemieux (Lemieux Racing/Ski-doo) grabbed the holeshot, yet Todd blasted his way past to lead lap two and held on to the finish. Poirier slotted into third at the start, moved past Lemieux on lap 11 to take second and crossed the line nine seconds behind his teammate. Lemieux settled for third after a strong effort. Read Full Article →

ECS Snocross News: Belmont, NH event moved to Lake George, NY

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Lack of snow forces site change for Round 5 at East Coast Snocross,
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Event moved from Belmont, NH, to Lake George, NY

CHESHIRE, Conn. (Feb. 5, 2013) – Despite predictions of a cold and snowy winter for the northeast in 2012-2013, a lack of snow in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire has forced a change in venue for this coming weekend’s East Coast Snocross (ECS) competition.

The fifth round of championship point racing was originally planned for the Lakes Region Casino in Belmont, NH, yet an unusual lack of snow in that area has forced officials to move the event. In a kind gesture with incredible timing, the folks who organize the Lake George (NY) Winter Carnival called to inquire if the series would be available for a return visit to their town. Read Full Article →

ECS Snocross News: Louiseville, QC, Event Recap

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Ellis notches first Pro victory in Louiseville for East Coast Snocross series,
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Pilotte makes clean sweep in Pro Lite

LOUISEVILLE, Quebec (Feb. 4, 2013) – Idaho native Derek Ellis has raced snowmobiles in more different places than he cares to count. The veteran athlete who now lives in West Fargo, ND, but calls Massachusetts home this winter headed north to Quebec last weekend, and brought home the big trophy for his efforts.

Ellis (Jess Racing/Arctic Cat) grabbed the holeshot in Sunday’s Pro Open final and kept a strong field of racers from both sides of the border behind him to earn top honors. Defending champion Danny Poirier (Bailey/Hulten Polaris) chased Ellis the entire distance but settled for second, while teammate Corin Todd finished third. Read Full Article →

ECS Snocross News: Lake George, NY Event Recap

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Lemieux sweeps Pro finals in Lake George for East Coast Snocross series,
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Wallenstein and Pilotte prevail in Pro Lite

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (Jan. 28, 2013) – Second-generation snocross racer Lincoln Lemieux stole the spotlight once again Sunday, completing a sweep of the Pro finals as East Coast Snocross (ECS) wrapped up Round 3 in the famed resort town of Lake George, New York.

Lemieux, of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, piloted his Ski-doo to victory in Saturday’s 14-lap contest, finishing just a half-second ahead of runner-up Corin Todd (Bailey/Hulten Polaris). Vermont veteran Chris Ackerman (Ingles Performance/Ski-doo) came up big with his first podium run of the season in third. Read Full Article →

ECS Snocross News: Louiseville, QC, Event Preview

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Round 2 of Triple Crown at Louiseville next stop for East Coast Snocross series

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CHESHIRE, Conn. (Jan. 26, 2013) – Just one week after their debut appearance in the popular resort town of Lake George, NY, teams from East Coast Snocross (ECS) will gear up for a trip north of the border.

On Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 2-3, the bustling village of Louiseville, Quebec, will roar to life with the sounds of snocross in Round 2 of the 2013 Triple Crown Series. Teams from Quebec-based SCM will host their U.S. counterparts in the International Snocross, presented by Loutec and the City of Louiseville.

Spectator gates open at 9 a.m. each day. Admission is $20 per day for adults; children age 12 and under will be admitted free with a paying adult. The track is located on Avenue Deveault and is easy to access. Respected Quebec businessman Jerome Gerber is our gracious host and event promoter. Read Full Article →

ECS Snocross News: Lake George, NY Event Preview

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Scenic Lake George, New York, next stop for East Coast Snocross series,
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CHESHIRE, Conn. (Jan. 18, 2013) – Within the vast Empire State of New York, one town stands above the rest as a place to relax and take in the view. At the south end of beautiful Lake George is its namesake village, known as a four-season haven among those who love the outdoors.

This popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts is about to witness an invasion, as teams and officials at East Coast Snocross (ECS) get set for Round 3 on the eight-race 2012-2013 schedule on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 26-27, in beautiful Lake George, New York. The track is being built at the intersection of Beach Road and West Brook Road.

Spectator gates open at 10:30 a.m. each day, with amateur qualifying rounds already in progress. Pro racing begins at 12:30 p.m. both days with Pro finals set for 3 p.m. Admission is $12 per day for adults, $5 for children ages 8-12, age 7 and under admitted free with a paying adult. Pit passes valid through the weekend will be available for an extra $10. Read Full Article →

ECS Snocross News: Plattsburgh, NY Event Recap

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Todd, Lemieux split Pro finals at Airborne Speedway for East Coast Snocross series,
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Jess, Wallenstein notch first Pro Lite wins

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Jan. 14, 2013) – Two rising stars in northeastern snowmobile racing showcased their skills over the weekend, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) joined forces with Quebec-based Super Competition Motorsport (SCM) at the famed Airborne Speedway.

New York native Corin Todd powered to victory in Saturday’s Pro Open final, then capped a big day by winning the first qualifying heat in the 2013 Triple Crown Series. Third-generation Vermont racer Lincoln Lemieux dominated Sunday’s Pro Open final to prevent a second straight sweep for Polaris. Read Full Article →

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Riders ready to add snocross to racing history at Airborne for East Coast Snocross series,
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CHESHIRE, Conn.(Jan. 7, 2013) – When snowmobile racers from around the northeast and eastern Canada converge on historic Airborne Speedway, a different kind of horsepower will be unleashed on hallowed grounds.

Snocross riders of all ages and ability levels are preparing for a cold-weather assault on Airborne, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) gets set for Round 2 of its nine-race 2012-13 schedule on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 12-13, at the famed ½-mile paved oval in Plattsburgh, New York. Read Full Article →

ECS Snocross News: Triple Crown kicks off at Airborne Speedway

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Historic Airborne Speedway in Plattsburgh next stop for East Coast Snocross series,
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CHESHIRE, Conn. (Dec. 31, 2012) – After the gifts are unwrapped and holiday gatherings have been enjoyed by all, visiting a new venue in northern New York will rev up the 2013 snowmobile racing season in fine style.

Officials at East Coast Snocross (ECS) are preparing for a trip to historic Airborne Speedway, in Plattsburgh, NY, for the first leg of the new high-stakes Triple Crown Series with the Quebec-based SCM circuit. On Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 12-13, the top Pro and amateur riders from New York, New England and eastern Canada will compete for points and prestige in a variety of classes. Read Full Article →