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EAST JORDAN
SNO-BLAST "98"
Page 4 The Clubhouse
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Now here's a place that brings out the kid in everyone.
Bragging, racing, braking things, all the stuff childhood is made
of but with bigger toys. Now I know I wasn't the fastest
guy there so I kept quiet trying not to except any foolish
challenges from the women who swore they could snuff me.
I just wondered through the collection of antique sleds
thinking to myself, I'm not that old. Alas, there were
a lot of snowmobiles older than I, and for once someone was talking
about things I couldn't remember. Thanks to the Antique Snowmobile Club
of America there was quite a collection of beautifully
reconditioned sleds on hand here. I was amazed at all
the different designs in the early days of the machines.
After a bit the owners started a few of the
old machines and drove around the parking lot a bit. The
yellow one, above left, went through the snow banks like an old tank
with its wooden tracks. You would sit on the sled pulled behind
and turn the engine with the handle bars. Just like some old lawn tractor.
It must have been the front wheel traction they were after.
After watching the show for a while the clubhouse started
to sound good. Some coffee and a snack by an open fire helped
to refresh my attitude. It is a very nice cafeteria
setting with a large round fire pit in the center to
warm up to. I hear they have a fine breakfast here every
Sunday morning.
After being warmed to the bone it was time to take a look
at the racers. Any one can pay the small fee and run their sleds
down the track. Its a safe way to see how fast you really
are.Also it's a lot of fun for the spectators who can get
a real good view of the track start to finish. The few
photos below will give you a small hint of the action.
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