Greg du Vermont Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I'll never forget my 1st experience at the great Grand Prix de Valcourt in the mid 1980's. It was a celebration of snowmobile competition like nothing I had ever seen before. 30 years later the experience only gets more impressive, more crazy and more fantastic. If you have been you know exactly what I am talking about and it is indeed hard to describe. The sights, the sounds, the smells, the crowd and the level of extreme competition never leave your mind. If you have not been, this should be your year. The 30th edition of the Grand Prix will once again feature multiple classes of side by side, ice oval snowmobile action, high flying Snow Cross events and insane moto and ATV ice oval races. As if that isn't enough, this year's event will also have Outlaw Snowmobile drag racing on Friday and a winner take all, "Big Air" snowboard tow-in competition. Electric and memorable in everyway. Here's the best part! Whether you are at the track or at home, you can check Motoneiges.ca or Sledmagazine.com by smart phone or computer for exciting photo and video highlights, directly from the track. QR's own Markusvt will be joining me and the Motoneiges.ca team, giving you up close and personal event highlights including exclusive race video from Dustin Gehrke's high powered Pro Champ and Semi Pro Champ ice oval sleds. You've seen what Markusvt does with trail reports, now check out what he's capable of when turned loose unrestricted at a race track. Check out our photo and video highlights throughout this weekend at Motoneiges.ca or Sledmagazine.com I'm excited, can you tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) Edited February 15, 2012 by markusvt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Wow , sounds great ... Home of Ski-Doo and so close to the border. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momojohnny Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Been 3 times. This is what is all about, big party. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTBzPUegFOE&feature=fvsr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg du Vermont Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Yeah........that's what I'm talking about. Thanks for the video Momo. Free Bombardier Museum all weekend and a party everywhere you go. Bookmark the Motoneiges.ca site or facebook page and check us out. You ain't seen nothing yet. No translation needed, the photos and videos will speak your language. Spread the word. Edited February 15, 2012 by Greg du Vermont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain-rev Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hi Greg, definttely a great weekend. I too started going in the mid 80's and it was a real party atmospher with many things going on. Being at the race track and seeing these machines is trully impressive.If you ever thought of going I don't think you'll be disapointed. Here are a few from snowcross. And if speed is your thing the oval racers are sure to please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain-rev Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 There is something for everyone. Two wheels Four wheels I did say something for everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsmoke1 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 looking like my gaspe trip posponed for a little bit so im going to take a ride to check this out sat anyone from here going to be there sat ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momojohnny Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 looking like my gaspe trip posponed for a little bit so im going to take a ride to check this out sat anyone from here going to be there sat ? Working on it. Might take my 13 yr daughter up for the day. R U Going by exit #24 on I 93 perhaps? Or do you go up 91 from CT? Its going to warm up there. Usually it can be pretty cold and very - windy in that valley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsmoke1 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Working on it. Might take my 13 yr daughter up for the day. R U Going by exit #24 on I 93 perhaps? Or do you go up 91 from CT? Its going to warm up there. Usually it can be pretty cold and very - windy in that valley. i would be going up 91 is it anywhere near the brp tour in valcort iv wanted to see that for years now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momojohnny Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) i would be going up 91 is it anywhere near the brp tour in valcort iv wanted to see that for years now The factory is 1/2 mile from the track. Not sure exact year, maybe 1999, but when I went thru the factory yr's ago in Feb, they had already switched over to making water craft in the production line. A girl takes 15 people thru the factory @ time. So you might have to wait a long time for the tour. Let know whenyour heading to PQ or Maine for some riding. My regular partners kids are racing in the east coast snow cross. So he's short on time and $ for trips to PQ. I might be heading back up to millinocket next week. Edited February 15, 2012 by momojohnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsmoke1 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 ok thanks i might save the tour for the summer then i should be going on a trip some time early next week ( waiting for my father to feal better he got a cold at 83 years old it would be to mutch) give me a shout i should be in valcort around 8 am sat 203 419 7817 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momojohnny Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 ok thanks i might save the tour for the summer then i should be going on a trip some time early next week ( waiting for my father to feal better he got a cold at 83 years old it would be to mutch) give me a shout i should be in valcort around 8 am sat 203 419 7817 Ok. Ill be in touch one way or another. Are you bringing your sled and staying up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsmoke1 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Ok. Ill be in touch one way or another. Are you bringing your sled and staying up? no just going up for the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg du Vermont Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Coldsmoke, I wrote down your number. If we ae able to connect, we will get you on camera for a quick quote on the event. I'm glad that excitment is building. Factory tour is not usually part of the weekend. Summer tour is best to see sleds. Museum is open, an awesome display and free. The track is definetly more than 1/2 mile from the factory. I would say 4+ miles. Hope to see you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsmoke1 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Coldsmoke, I wrote down your number. If we ae able to connect, we will get you on camera for a quick quote on the event. I'm glad that excitment is building. Factory tour is not usually part of the weekend. Summer tour is best to see sleds. Museum is open, an awesome display and free. The track is definetly more than 1/2 mile from the factory. I would say 4+ miles. Hope to see you there. :good: :good: sounds great see ya up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Few pictures from yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Now that's cool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 That's great , nice pics ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 A few more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusand Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Very cool pic's, wish I could try that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg du Vermont Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) Lots more of our photos and videos on the motoneiges.ca facebook page. The event is definetly living up to the hype. A great time being had by all. Motoneiges.ca facebook page Edited February 19, 2012 by Greg du Vermont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groomer Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 There is something for everyone. Two wheels Four wheels I did say something for everyone ha!!ha!! thanks for the pics martin !! nice machine !!! groomer !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Any word on the Sno-x results ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsmoke1 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 WOW im so glad we went up to check it out anyone with a chance to should the museme is incredable to see also i posted some pics on facebook eric robbins check them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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