Northport Snowriders 3rd Annual Snodeo held at Bear Lake
February 27, 2010
(Event Descriptions)
Single Events:
3 Rider Events:
Iron Man:
2 Rider:
Radar Run:
For 2010 the Snodeo is adding a Radar Run, which is being staffed by the Manawa Lions Club through a cooperative effort with the Northport Snowriders. The paddock area will be shared with contestants of the Lake Cross event, however the course will be totally independent. We will be supplying a plowed and broomed 660 foot course from start line to finish with an attached 500 foot shut-down area. Contestants will be offered 3 runs per admission. We will not be qualifying riders per class, but will be awarding a trophy for the fastest speed of the day. Race for (2) cases! Is a fun finale’ to the Derby, in which 2 riders mounted on a single machine begin the event on line from a standing start and will be required to complete 1 lap on a closed, marked, slalom course. Upon crossing the finish line, the driver and rider switch positions and then must complete another lap. The first team to cross the finish line wins 2 cases beverage of choice. This event will be the over-all singles Champion of the Derby and whose name will be inscribed in the Sell Family Trophy. Riders will compete individually, beginning the event on line from a standing start and will be required to complete 10 laps on a closed, marked slalom course. Races will begin by a green flag start, with a maximum of up to 20 total contestants; starting position will be assigned by random draw in 2 rows. 50% of total entry fee will be awarded with cash payouts for 1st-3rd place with name inscription for 1st place finisher on the Sell Family traveling Trophy. Riders will compete individually, beginning the event on line from a standing start and will be required to complete 5 laps on a closed, marked, slalom course. Races will begin by a green flag start, with up to 10 total contestants; scores will be awarded by order of finish as the participant crosses the finish line. 50% of total entry fee per class cash payouts for 1st-3rd place with trophy awarded to 1st place finisher. Heats run as necessary. (Pro categories only—100% entry fee payback, 1st – 3rd place)Riders will compete in groups of 3 each wearing mutually colored bibs, with a maximum of 5 teams in contention at a time, however, only 1 team member per group will be on the track at a time. The first rider from each group will begin the event on line from a standing start; he will complete 2 laps on a closed, marked, slalom course. At the completion of 2 laps he will cautiously approach the start/finish line where the second relay man will be staged on the track. While mounted the first rider will make physical contact with the 2nd rider either by hand slap, pat on the back, etc… The 2nd rider will then likewise complete 2 laps and at the end of the portion, he will tag off to the 3rd driver or anchor man who will also complete 2 laps to finalize the event. Scores will be awarded by order of finish as the participant crosses the finish line. 50% of total entry fee per class cash payouts for 1st – 3rd place. Heats run as necessary.
My friend Pat & I started a tradition several years ago (probably more like 10, but saying several makes me feel younger) of traveling to different Bed & Breakfasts to meet and spend a girls weekend together. We found ourselves at a B&B in Bluffton Indiana; it was about ½ ways for each of us, Pat travelling from Southern Illinois and me from Michigan. A lot of coffee, laughter and food were had on those special weekends. Pat & I were able to catch up on each others lives in a way that cards, letters, the phone and computers somehow don’t allow. Our Innkeepers became friends after a few years, they were accommodating and wonderful. Gene & Ruthann knew just when to come into the room and when to leave us by ourselves to catch up. When the opportunity to purchase an Inn in beautiful Manawa WI came our way, Tim and I were both excited. I shared my excitement with Pat, and I believe for both of us there was a touch of sadness to our news as well. She could come and be a part of our Inn during her visit, however it wouldn’t be the same as when we both took a vacation from our separate lives and it would be all about us for just that weekend. We have owned the Inn for 5 years, and Pat has visited me each year, I am sometimes blessed by a visit from her twice a year. We have lots of fun each time she visits, each visit really being as unique as each of us and what we bring to our friendship. I have been reminded this weekend of how blessed I am to have the friends that I have had and continue to have throughout my lifetime. There is a special bond between girlfriends that isn’t easily duplicated. I have guests this weekend, 2 girlfriends enjoying their time together, catching up with each other’s lives, sharing memories and making new ones, all shared over delicious breakfasts, glasses of wine, diet cokes and snacks.
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