How many of you remember the first time you saw a snowmobile? Your first ride on one? Your first sled? I was recently looking at some old family photos and started thinking about my early snowmobile experiences. My family moved to Goffstown NH in February of 1969. It was shortly after that move that I saw a snowmobile for the first time. I was at a friend’s house on Mountain Road and one of his … [Read more...] about The Best Christmas Present: 1971 Sno Jet Star Jet Deluxe
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2020 Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame Inductees
The fourth induction ceremony of the Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame will be held at Crane's Snowmobile Museum in Lancaster, NH. The following snowmobilers will be honored in 2020. George Gordon During his first year in competition George Gordon earned the fourth lowest bib number for stock classes, was the season's high point winner in "B" Stock and second high point winner in "A" … [Read more...] about 2020 Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame Inductees
Ski-Doo Introduced First Snowmobile in NH
This December, a date will come and go as just another mark on the 2019 calendar. A date that should not have slipped away without mention ten years ago but it did. A date that is arguably one of the most important dates in the history of the town of Lancaster, New Hampshire. One that should be celebrated with a parade, a dance, or the very least, front page news in the Coos County … [Read more...] about Ski-Doo Introduced First Snowmobile in NH
2019 Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame Inductees
Said to be perhaps be one of the greatest line-ups ever, five snowmobile racers were honored with introductions into the 2019 Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame at Crane’s Snowmobile Museum in Lancaster, NH. Bob Fortin: World Snowmobile Jump Record The late great Bob Fortin, captain of the famed New England racing juggernaut Ski-Doo distributor Timberland Machines, Inc.,began racing in … [Read more...] about 2019 Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame Inductees
Crane’s Snowmobile Museum
Did you know that New Hampshire has two snowmobile museums? Not only do we have The New Hampshire Snowmobile Museum located in Allenstown, NH, there is a second snowmobile museum in Lancaster, NH. Crane’s Snowmobile Museum in Lancaster is owned by Paul T. Crane. The museum was started in 2004 and is currently operated by Paul and his family. First US Distributer of Ski Dog At twenty years of … [Read more...] about Crane’s Snowmobile Museum
Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame Inducts Pioneers
I was just an 11-year-old kid back in 1962, when witnessing my first snowmobile race here in Lancaster, NH. Many of those who participated were wearing knit hats plaid Johnson jackets/pants and green rubber barn boots. They were competing on machines, originally designed for trapping, with engines delivering little more than 7 HP, and the winner receiving a two-dollar trophy. Snowmobile Racing: … [Read more...] about Eastern Snowmobile Racing Hall of Fame Inducts Pioneers