SnowRider Online Magazine

PRESS RELEASE: Thief River Falls, Minn. (Jan. 29, 2008) - Untouchable domination was the theme for Monster Energy/Arctic Cat’s Tucker Hibbert at ESPN’s Winter X Games 12. Saturday night, millions of viewers worldwide witnessed Hibbert add medal number seven to his collection in the longest Winter X Games snocross final in history.

In round one of qualifying Friday night, Hibbert took the hole-shot and led all eight laps to lock in the coveted number one qualifying position for the final. After two rounds of qualifying, 20 riders were cut and the stage was set for a 12-rider, 25-lap final event.

Saturday night, Hibbert not only won the final, he flat out dominated it. His Monster Energy/Arctic Cat hooked up on the start and ripped the hole-shot, leaving his competition in the snow dust. He rode flawless and incredibly smooth every lap to take his third gold medal 16 seconds ahead of silver medalist,Brett Turcotte.

This marks Hibbert’s second dominating Winter X Games run in a row. Last year, he led 15 of the 18 laps and finished an impressive 15 seconds ahead of second place.

Hibbert has only one race left on his snocross schedule this season before switching gears to motocross. His final race is in Vernon, New York Feb. 9-10 where last year he made history by winning all six qualifiers and both final events. To keep up with Hibbert’s fast life, check out www.tucker-hibbert.com.

Winter X Games Stats:
• Ninth appearance at ESPN’s Winter X Games
Tucker Hibbert’s X Games Medals:
• 2008: Gold • 2007: Gold • 2005: Silver • 2004: Silver • 2003: Bronze
• 2002: Silver • 2000: Gold

Tucker Hibbert – #68 Monster Energy/Arctic Cat:
“This is unbelievable. I couldn’t ask for anything more. My Monster Energy/Arctic Cat with the Speedwerx clutching launched off the start, into the first corner and into the lead. My sled ran perfect the entire race. The whole crew has been working so hard and has my sled dialed. We put everything we got into this event so it feels great to see it pay off.
The Winter X Games is truly a first class event and I’m honored to be a part of it. They raised the bar this year with a 25-lap event but I’m ready for an even longer course and race. I felt strong the entire race. This is my job so there is no excuse not to be in shape and ready for a long final. I have to thank my crew, who never stops working, and all the amazing companies that support me. I am so blessed.”

Resources: www.tucker-hibbert.com • www.monsterenergy.

Linda Aksomitis,
Managing Editor for SnowRider Online Magazine
and www.guide2travel.ca

PRESS RELEASE: Chicago,IL - Feb. 18, 2008 - Andrew Johnstad continues to be the National Points leader in both Semi-Pro Open and Semi-Pro Super Stock Classes after
his stellar performance in Canada. He had a near flawless run in the Semi-Pro Open
class, winning most of his rounds and ultimately WINNING the Semi-Pro Open Final.
In the Semi-Pro Super Stock he kicked-butt in his rounds and finished on the podium
with a 2nd. (GO Andrew!)

“This is just a blast! I’m having a great time out there. I think the secret for me is
keeping my head in the game. Going out there and running MY race. Not letting the
competition in my head. I’m lucky as I can just concentrate on racing because I have
an incredible support system. Being a part of the Avalanche Racing Team has made
a huge difference for me this year,” said Andrew Johnstad

“We are so excited that Andrew is doing so well this year. He is an asset to the team on and off the track. We see nothing but positive things for Andrew’s racing career as he has developed the tools it takes to go all the way,” said Bonnie Glefke (Team Co-Owner) with great pride.

Mike Schultz - resident Pro and all around great guy moved up in the Year-End Pro Super Stock National Points race after this weekends racing in Canada. He is currently in 4th in Pro Super Stocktotal points.

WPSA’s National Circuit can be seen on the SPEED Channel. Tune in… the excitement never ends! Sign up today to be the next Crew Member for a Day winner! You too could be right in the action as a member of the Avalanche crew and win great prizes.

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Avalanche Racing
Team owners, Mike and Bonnie Glefke, Pro rider Mike Schultz, Semi-Pro rider Andrew Johnstad, Sport rider David Glefke, Pro Womens Kylie Abrahamson and Junior rider James Johnstad. Crew Chief Jayme Cheney, mechanics Chad Kyllo, Cody Braaten & Josh Ree and Crew Support Chris Glefke, Team Driver/PR Dean Turcotte.

For more information, please visit www.AvalancheRaceTeam.com.

Linda Aksomitis,
Managing Editor for SnowRider Online Magazine
and www.guide2travel.ca