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The Huron Expositor, 1970-10-29, Page 16VISIT THE MOTT FAMILY AT Camping Park FOR YOUR WINTER HOLIDAY Grand Opening for Winter Activities Dec. 5 & 6 DOOR PRIZE DRAWS Sat. & Sun. SNOWMOBILE RENTALS .61. MILES OF EXCELLENT SNOWMOBILE TRAILS ICE FISHING SKATING 4. CAMPING FACILITIES Lti TUCK SHOP 9 LOTS OF FIREWOOD II COMING SOON — The Complete Line of ARCTIC CAT Snowmobiles and Accessories Family Paradise Camping Park Phone 527-0629 .••••••••=.1., R. R. 4 Walton BOYES FARM SUPPLY PHONE . 527-1257 SEAFORTH (by Steve Henry in Sno-Mobile Times) The snowmobile has put new life into what was once called the "hibernation. period" of a year's cycle. This is no more evident than on weekends stretch- ing from mid-December through March. Because on these week- ends, you can journey in just about any direction and come into con- tact with the thrills and excite- ment of a community sponsored snowmobile derby. Some of the derbies go all out to attract top name drivers.. others strive for a record number of entries. There are still others that, are happy just to feature some of the hometown talent. And so . . . there's action for participants and spec- tators alike. This is a new way of life come Saturdays and Sun- days during the winter months. The Derby participants come in all sizes and ages. Some are pros . . . they travel the snow- mobile derby circuit in two or three states, often setting their sights on the derbies offering the biggest prizes. They're will- ing to drive two or three hundred miles just to enter a race. And in some cases, they even try their luck at mere than one derby on a week end. But what type of individual is a snowmobile race driver or "pilot?" Here, there's a definite break between the pro and the amateur . . . just as there is in the business of stock car rac- ing. In the case of the pro; he's generally financed by some com- pany. It is his express purpose to represent his sponsor in as many races as possible ... and to win so that the machine and products being used are given a certain amount of publicity. The Amateur on the other hand involves his energies in weekend racing for personal sat- isfaction of winning a trophy, some prize money and competing against the pros. Many times, they'll back off from a race if their machine just doesn't seem to be right. Competition is keen at the races. Many times, it's not so much how individual drivers do but rather how do certain makes of machines finish. There seems to be a close attachment between drivers of similar snowmobiles. Drivers are constantly compar- ing notes and exchanging infor- mation . . . and when the race on, you can bet they're out there cheering for their favor- ite make of machine. Don't get me wrong. There's plenty of individual action on the track. And to the racet,-getting that checkered flag first is still the biggest thrill of the day. But what about spectators? They vary little from those you find at stock car races. They come in all saes and shapes . . and they're vocal in their wishes for plenty of action. The faster the machines go and the louder the noise . . .the better they like it. Snowmobile • Useful As Machine Snowmobiles have become part of the recreational scene during the long Canadian winters, but many farmers are considering using them for prac- tical purposes around the farm. Professor Ross Irwin, Ex- tension Co-ordinator, School of Agricultural Engineering, University of Guelph, believes that snowmobiles could be used for pulling sleds loaded with bales of hay to the feedlot., getting out in deep snow to inspect the stock, or collecting the mail from otherwise inac- cessible mail boxes. There are probably many other uses -for these winter transports . In conjunction with the On- tario Department of Agriculture and Food, Professor Irwin sug-, gests that the large 25 horse- power snowmobiles are -the most practical for, farmers. Snow- • mobiles are sized by their track '''width; the usual size track is from 15 to 18 inches, but the larger tracks over 8 inches have better traction on deep, soft snow. Because considerable power is needed to pull a sled, the bigger-engined snowmobiles are a better buy. Many snowmobiles have 2- or 4-cycle engines with upwards of '7 1/2 horsepower. The standard 15 horsepower engine has been largely replaced by the 20 horsepower engine. The snowmobile takes a pounding because of the terrain over which it travels, so a farmer should examine carefully the warranties offered with the machines available. Some war- ranties only extend for a three-month period, but some do offer a season's guarantee. Warranties are important, as snowmobile repairs can be costly. It is particularly important, says Professor Irwin, that the engine be properly cared for, with the right oil 'and fuel mix- tures being used, and other en- gine needs looked after. • ' 4a—THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEAFORTH, ONT., OCT. 29, 1970 A New Way of Winter Life Wide 151/2" track and a rugged 292 cc engine, plus extra low center of gravity, give the 300 S exceptional stability and maneuverability. Low 16 1/2 " silhouette and 991/2" over- all length give the 300 S a rakish, sporty look. Recoil start . same "big machine" track construction, ski width, spring design, transmission, brakes as other SkiWhiz models.Econ- omical price and big-machine features! We Stock A Complete Line of SkiWhiz Parts and 'Accessories