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International Snowmobile Congress coming up in Sturbridge, Massachusetts

On June 5 to 9, 2012, the 44th International Snowmobile Congress will be held in Sturbridge, Massachusetts at the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center. 

AMSOIL proud to support Earth Day initiatives year-round

The introduction of AMSOIL synthetic motor oil in 1972 set all new standards for motor oil quality. From the beginning, AMSOIL has been dedicated to helping reduce negative impacts on the environment. According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pollution Prevention Requirements, the first step in revitalizing a cleaner nation is pollutant source reduction. While petroleum motor oil manufacturers recommend oil changes every 3,000 miles, AMSOIL synthetic motor oils protect engine components up to 25,000 miles or one year, dramatically extending oil change intervals and reducing waste.

Polaris snowmobile sales down in first quarter, but off-road sales are up 30 per cent

Polaris recorded a 25 per cent sales growth in the first quarter of 2012, but snowmobile sales slid by 48 per cent. Off-road vehicle sales increased 30 per cent and on-road vehicle sales increased 44 per cent during the 2012 first quarter.

AMSOIL reformulates synthetic water-resistant and multi-purpose greases

- Photo courtesy AMSOIL

AMSOIL Synthetic Multi-purpose Grease and Synthetic Water-resistant Grease have been reformulated to provide even better protection and performance in a wide range of applications. Both are formulated with calcium sulfonate complex thickeners, allowing for improved extreme-pressure properties, corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance, high-temperature stability and water resistance.

Injury update

- Photo courtesy Monster Energy/Arctic Cat's Tucker Hibbert

Monday, April 2 - Monster Energy/Arctic Cat's Tucker Hibbert had a setback last week in his recovery from a grade-four kidney laceration he sustained Saturday, March 17 in Wisconsin at the final ISOC National Snocross event of the season. After being released from the hospital in Milwaukee and spending two days at home, Hibbert started experiencing complications from the injury. He was hospitalized again Monday through Friday of last week.