The traditional Waconia Ride-In trail ride on Saturday, January 26, 2008 has been named the "C.J. Ramstad Memorial Trail Ride." Riders can consider making a cash donation in honor of C.J. who made such a profoundly positive impact on snowmobiling through his advocacy, publicity and promotion.
All contributions will be forwarded to the Snowmobile Hall of Fame in St. Germain, Wis., where they are constructing a Ramstad Library and Media Center - a special room/display of C.J.'s photographs and historic artifacts. This area will also be a library, research center and study area. The Ramstad Center will have a kitchen, to be used for special events, community functions, club, team and manufacturers' events.
The Waconia event features a famous trail ride, where over 400 vintage and antique snow machines gather together. C.J.'s wife Karla has agreed to lead the trail ride on C.J.'s beloved 1968 black Arctic Cat Panther.
The weekend event in Waconia, a southwest suburb of the Twin Cities, Minn., has grown into one of the largest classic snowmobile events on snow.
In other Waconia 2008 updates:
- Polaris will be the feature snowmobile this year.
- Tentatively confirmed are: Mike Baker, Jerry Bassett, Jim Bernat, Bob Eastman, Herb Howe, founder David Johnson, Leroy Lindblad, Ray Monsrud, Les Pinz, Larry Rugland and Andy Wells (of Lil' Andy fame). There will also be an autograph session.
- New this year will be Saturday ROLA (one lunger) racing, as well as a Saturday radar fun run and Sunday all-out drag racing.
- Huge judged show on Sunday, as usual.
Visit
www.mwvss.com for details and updates right up to the January 26-27, 2008 event.