Arctic Alert: Twenty Podiums for Team Arctic at Canterbury National Snocross
Christian First Pro Podium of New Year, Yurk Third in Pro Points, Frank, Pattyn, Johnson and Woodie Continue to Shine
Team Arctic racers left a packed Canterbury house at the Shakopee National Snocross with 20 podiums and momentum for Deadwood.
Headlining the weekend, No. 43 Logan Christian proved his determination, speed and consistency could get him on the podium during Sunday’s main event. With a strong holeshot, the Christian Brothers Racing Arctic Cat ZR6000R SX performed strongly as a smooth-looking Christian moved into second position by the fourth lap. A battle ensued behind Christian as Kyle Pallin eventually challenged for the number two spot. Cheers roared from the Canterbury crowd as the pair of veteran Pro favorites put on a show as they swapped spots back and forth until the checkered flag waved.
“It felt really good to get up on that podium and hear the excitement from all the Arctic Cat fans,” said Christian. “This is a finish I needed, and our team needed. Moving forward, I’ll be gunning for the top of the podium. I’m looking forward to Deadwood in a couple weeks.”
Team Arctic race manager Mike Kloety said, “It was great to see all the racers come back from the holidays ready to compete. Three days of racing at these levels really puts a strain on all the racers, teams and equipment, but Team Arctic was competitive in all classes. I’m proud of them.”
Other Team Arctic racers in the headlines are Pro rookie Jacob Yurk from Zandstra Motorsports. This young pro continues to show consistency and is currently ranked third in Pro points. Zach Pattyn continues to take it to the Pro Am Plus 30 class and is leading in points.
Keep an eye out for Raycer Frank in Sport Lite; there is a reason he’s dominating with his speed and podium consistency. In the Junior and Transition classes, Tanner Johnson is an up-and-comer who continues to wow. And in the Pro Women’s class, Taven Woodie has a stranglehold on second place in points, is getting faster every race and is nearing a top-of-the-podium breakthrough.
Team Arctic racing resumes for USXC January 18-19 at the Park Rapids Heartland 200 and January 24-25 for National Snocross in Deadwood, South Dakota.
Canterbury National Snocross Team Arctic Results
Pro Women Friday
2. Taven Woodie
3. Makenna Kleiman
Pro Am Plus 30 Friday
1. Zach Pattyn
Sport Friday
2. Kaden Woodie
Sport Lite Friday
1. Raycer Frank
Transition 8-10 Saturday
2. Owen Eide
Stock 200 Saturday
2. Riley Johnson
3. Tucker Carlson
120 Champ Saturday
2. Wyatt Skogquist
Sport Lite Saturday
1. Raycer Frank
2. Matt LaMourea
Junior 10-13 Saturday
1. Tanner Johnson
3. Kammron Rose
Junior Girls 9-13 Saturday
2. Kendall Rose
3. Jerzie Zielinski
Transition 9-13 Saturday
1. Tanner Johnson
Pro Women Saturday
2. Taven Woodie
120 Champ Sunday (Duluth Rd 2 Make-Up)
2. Wyatt Skogquist
Pro Women Sunday (Duluth Rd 2 Make-up)
2. Taven Woodie
Pro Sunday
(Duluth Rd 2 Make-Up)
3. Logan Christian