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SALAMANCA, New York (Feb. 24, 2019) – Rising Snowbike and snowmobile racing star Jesse Kirchmeyer added another line to an already impressive resume on Saturday, winning the Pro final in dominant style as East Coast Snocross (ECS) ran Round 7 at the Seneca Allegany Casino.
The series was fortunate to once again be a part of the annual AMSOIL Championship Snocross (ACS) series event that brings the world’s top snocross athletes to western New York every winter.
Kirchmeyer (Team Southside/Polaris), of Arcade, New York, put in a veteran-like performance, crossing the stripe nearly 12 seconds ahead of point leader and teammate Mike Pilotte after eight tough laps. Pro Lite regular and Team Southside veteran Ryan Dupont made it an all-Polaris podium in third.
“This was the first time I ever signed up for the Pro class,” Kirchmeyer said. “I’ve only been on a sled four times this year, so every time I climb onto one I’m getting more comfortable and faster.
“I was pretty tired by the time I got to the final, since I had just come off the track for Snowbike qualifying. I was just trying to make the least amount of mistakes possible. Mike is a veteran of the sport and has really helped me get to where I am today. He made a small mistake that I was able to capitalize on, and from there on I just focused on hitting my marks.”
Kirchmeyer has a solid support team behind his efforts, both on the bike and on a sled.
“I really need to thank Bruce from Southside Polaris and my Mom and Dad, along with great sponsors Moto Z, Brothers Diesel, FXR and everyone from the team. I can’t thank all of them enough for their support.”
In Pro Lite action, Vermont veteran Adam Ashline notched his second consecutive victory with another impressive effort. Ashline (Ingles Performance/Ski-doo) held off ISOC regular Austin Stamm, of McConnell, IL, and Adam Levi for top honors in a seven-lap battle featuring 13 competitive sleds.
Theresa Max (SBT Racing/Ski-doo) continued her impressive 2019 season in western New York. The Ottsville, Pennsylvania native earned her seventh win over rival Ashley Baird (Team Southside/Polaris) in a seven-lap final. Max will look to continue her undefeated streak this Saturday.
Gavin Fleury outgunned rising star and ISOC regular Drew Freeland by over two seconds to win the Sport Super Stock 600 final on Saturday. Kolton Gillilan, another young athlete turning heads this season, filled out the podium in third with another solid performance.
In Junior action at Salamanca, ISOC regular Raycer Frank came away with a pair of regional wins. The talented young athlete from Paynesville, Minnesota, claimed the Jr. 14-15 final over Jake Boutwell and Steven Max, and won the Jr. 16-17 final over Boutwell and Eli Erickson.
Other final round winners on Saturday in Salamanca include Jeff Hazlett (Plus 35 Pro Am); Jacob Lux (Plus 25/35 Combined); Steven Max (Jr. Sport 12-15 over Josh Connolly & Thomas Levi); Kamden Duffy (Jr. 8-10 Stock); and Kellen Chapuran (Jr. Novice 10-13).
East Coast Snocross would like to extend a sincere thank you to John Daniels and his staff at ISOC for allowing the series to again be part of a National event. Series officials also thank the Seneca Allegany Casino for the fine venue and warm hospitality shown during our stay.
The East Coast Snocross series, presented by Woody’s Traction and FXR, is an ISR-affiliated sanctioning body for snowmobile racing in the northeastern United States. ECS maintains a regional circuit intended to keep grassroots snocross racing healthy in this part of the country, while also cultivating new talent for tomorrow’s factory-backed national Pro teams.
For full results from Salamanca or more information, go to www.eastcoastsnocross.lab.b2tech.us.
Oswego County Fairgrounds next stop for East Coast Snocross, Presented by Woody’s Traction and FXR
CLARKSBURG, Mass. (Feb. 24, 2019) – For the first time in several years, the sights and sounds of snocross racing are returning to central New York, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) presents two days of high-flying action at the Oswego County Fairgrounds in Sandy Creek, NY, on March 2-3.
Spectator gates open at 10 a.m. each day. Tickets are $12 per day for adults or $20 for a weekend pass. Children age 7 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Pit passes for those wanting an up-close look at the teams as they work on their machines are available for an extra $10.
Leading the charge into Oswego is Pro Open rider Mike Pilotte. The Team Southside Polaris racer from Fall River, Mass., won the first six finals this season and says he’s having more fun than ever in 2019. He’ll have to fend off hard chargers like Dylan Roes (D&D Racing/Arctic Cat), a successful grass drag racer who is starting to turn some heads in snocross.
Some of the riders to watch in the ultra-competitive Pro Lite class include Dalton Jacquier, Adam Ashline, Adam Levi and Wade Acker. Jacquier and Acker have a pair of wins each in 2019, while Ashline just notched his second consecutive Pro Lite victory in Salamanca, NY, on Saturday.
Other riders to watch in Pro Lite include Tucker Kierstead (D&D Racing/Arctic Cat) and Ryan Dupont (Team Southside/Polaris). All of these young athletes will be contenders in Sandy Creek.
Along with a full slate of racing in Pro and Pro Lite, the Oswego event will also include some good battles in the Sport, Women and Junior divisions. It takes support classes to fill out any card of racing, and the East Coast Snocross series is blessed with strong participation across the board.
This event will also feature a Trail Stock class for those looking to give snocross a try for the first time. Aggressive trail riders with a desire to compete can test their skills in a safe environment. The weekend will also include races for children ages 6 to 10 riding 120cc machines on a separate, smaller track. This is where future stars of the sport learn what racing is all about.
Established in 1816 through an act of the New York State Legislature, Oswego County occupies 968 square miles of land on the southeastern shore of Lake Ontario. Rich in natural beauty, the county offers excellent business, educational, and recreational opportunities.
To learn more about this beautiful area and plan your trip, go to www.visitoswegocounty.com.
The East Coast Snocross series, presented by Woody’s Traction and FXR, is an ISR-affiliated sanctioning body for snowmobile racing in the northeastern United States. ECS maintains a regional circuit intended to keep grassroots snocross racing healthy in this part of the country, while also cultivating new talent for tomorrow’s factory-backed national Pro teams.
For more information, please go to www.eastcoastsnocross.lab.b2tech.us.