Snowmobile racers can now apply for 2008 Ski-Doo race snowmobiles to compete in the 2007-08 season. The application can be downloaded from the Racing section of
ski-doo.com. The deadline for completed applications is April 13, 2007.
Six 2008 sleds are available through the program:
- MX Z™ x 600RR
- MX Z 800R Power T.E.K.™
- MX Z TNT 500SS
- MX Z 500SS Trail
- MX Z 550X Fan
- Summit™ X 800R Power T.E.K. 154-inch track
All sleds, with the exception of the MX Z 550X Fan, are based on BRP's new REV-XP platform.
In a break from previous offerings, there is no rolling chassis for Open Mod sleds. Racers will acquire a stock MX Zx 600RR sled, and then purchase and install the 600RR Performance Kit ($2,350 USD). The kit includes:
- Tuned pipes
- 2 exhaust system sockets
- 2 tail pipes
- Racing muffler with springs and gaskets
- Calibrated electronic box
- 2 high compression head inserts
- Calibration parts (carburetion and appropriate clutch parts)
- Racing-specific intake air box
- 2 headlight replacement plates
- 1 console support
- Legal "ISR" belt guard
More than the glory, competing Ski-Doo Snocross racers could take home their sled in the 2007-08 season.
The top placing Sport 600 class Ski-Doo X-Team rider, on three major circuits, will win their stock 2009 MX Zx 600RR for the following race season, as part of the "Sport Rewards" program.
The three circuits include: WPSA National, RMR Central and CSRA circuits.
The sleds will be awarded based on season championship points. In the event the circuit does not track season points, the Ski-Doo Race Department will determine the winner based on a simple points tabulation.
Details on the Sport Rewards program can be found on the 2008 Ski-Doo Race Sled Application and FAQ document, available now for download from the Racing section of
ski-doo.com.