by | May 21, 2014 | Snocross
Shawn Achilles new General Manager at East Coast Snocross, Presented by AMSOIL and Woody’s Traction
CLARKSBURG, Mass. (May 20, 2014) – It’s been said that experience is the best teacher in almost any subject. Never was that statement any more accurate than in the world of snowmobile racing, where there are often more variables than you’ll find in a complex mathematical equation.
Officials at East Coast Snocross (ECS) are pleased to announce that veteran race official Shawn Achilles will assume the duties of General Manager effective immediately. Achilles, of Readsboro, Vermont, started racing snowmobiles in the late 1990s, then joined the staff at Rock Maple Racing in 2003. For the last 11 winters, he has been trackside at every race, working in a variety of roles.
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by | Feb 11, 2014 | Snocross
Morin, Bonaduce notch big wins in Salamanca for East Coast Snocross, Presented by AMSOIL and Woody’s Traction Lemieux, Pilotte & Bauer qualify for ISOC Pro Final
SALAMANCA, N.Y. (Feb. 9, 2014) – Former regional champion Mathieu Morin and New Jersey veteran Jesse James Bonaduce claimed impressive victories in their respective classes Saturday, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed Round 6 of its 10-race 2014 schedule at the Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel.
Morin (Ingles Performance/Ski-doo), of Val-d’Or, Quebec, jumped out to an early lead in the Pro Open final, with rookie Mike Pilotte (Team Southside/Mystic Lubricants Polaris) and Wisconsin native Mike Bauer (Jess Racing/Arctic Cat) slotting into second and third. Bauer would eventually get by Pilotte for second, while points leader Danny Poirier (Ingles Performance/ski-doo) claimed third in a late-race charge. Pilotte just missed another podium in fourth, while Kevin Wallenstein (Ingles Performance/Ski-doo) completed the top five.
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by | Feb 5, 2014 | Snocross
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Morin, Poirier split Pro finals in Fonda for East Coast Snocross, Presented by AMSOIL and Woody’s Traction Patenaude, Gaspardi roll in Pro Lite & Sport
FONDA, N.Y. (Feb. 3, 2014) – Former regional snocross champions Mathieu Morin and Danny Poirier each claimed a Pro Open final over the weekend, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed Round 5 of its 10-race 2014 schedule at historic Fonda Speedway.
Morin (Ingles Performance/Ski-doo), of Val-d’Or, Quebec, led every lap of Sunday’s grueling 15-lap final to post his second victory of the season. Poirier was rock-solid behind him the whole race to make it a 1-2 finish for his team, while Vermont veteran Lincoln Lemieux filled out the podium.
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by | Jan 28, 2014 | Snocross
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Poirier, Lemieux split Pro finals at Louiseville for East Coast Snocross, Presented by AMSOIL and Woody’s Traction Jess, Patenaude trade Pro Lite wins
LOUISEVILLE, Quebec (Jan. 27, 2014) – Multi-time series champion Danny Poirier and Vermont veteran Lincoln Lemieux each posted Pro Open wins over the weekend, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed Round 4 of its 10-race 2014 schedule in the chilly confines of Quebec.
Poirier (Ingles Performance/Ski-doo), of St. Theodore, QC, held off a hard-charging Lemieux and Pro rookie Mike Pilotte for top honors on Sunday. It was his fourth victory of the season in eight starts, putting him in an ideal position to go after a fourth championship in the coming weeks.
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by | Jan 22, 2014 | Snocross
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Lemieux, Poirier split Pro finals at Airborne in East Coast Snocross, Presented by AMSOIL and Woody’s Traction Ingles Performance bags second Pro sweep on Sunday
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Jan. 20, 2014) – Vermont snocross veteran Lincoln Lemieux and three-time champion Danny Poirier each claimed a Pro Open final over the weekend, as East Coast Snocross (ECS) completed Round 3 of its 10-race 2014 schedule at the famed Airborne Park Speedway.
Lemieux, of St. Johnsbury, VT, powered his Ski-doo to victory in Saturday’s 12-lap battle with Poirier (second) and Quebec veteran Dave Allard (third) filling out the podium.
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by | Dec 6, 2013 | Snocross
HCP Designs returns for third season as associate sponsor at East Coast Snocross,
Presented by AMSOIL & Woody’s Traction
CHESHIRE, Conn. (Dec. 5, 2013) – Inside the world of snowmobile racing, bright colors are everywhere. Sled manufacturers are usually identified by a specific color (Yellow for Ski-doo, Red for Polaris, Green for Cat), while sponsors all have their own easily identifiable logos with distinctive colors, as well.
Among the most colorful items widely used in snocross racing today are helmets, with high-end artwork making them very attractive. One of the nation’s finest sources for custom helmet designs is once again supporting the sport, as HCP Designs returns to East Coast Snocross (ECS) for the third straight season as an associate sponsor.
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