By John Gunnell
The Wisconsin Kitty Cat Racers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that sets up and promotes snowmobile races for kids aged 4 to 15. The young speed aces race Kitty Cat sleds in several classes: KC Vintage, KC Amateur, KC Stock, KC Super Stock and KC Improved.
Also raced are 120 sleds from the three major brands. Classes include: 120 Amateur, 120 Stock, 120 Super Stock, 120 Improved, 120 Lemans, Modified KC and 120 Sleds (F-3, F-1, 120 Sprint and 120 Champ), plus Junior Stock Arctic Cat and Open class for 340cc style sleds. There are two classes of racing featuring a stock 120 sled with a Briggs & Stratton LO 206 Engine. Overall, WKCR features 20 classes of racing.
The Kitt Cat racing program gets children, parents and grandparents involved. The group’s motto is “Family Fun for Everyone!”
WKCR is an all-volunteer group that sets and runs the races each Saturday in January and February. After a hard day of racing, trophies are awarded to all participants and first through sixth in each class.
Each year, WKCR organizes an Annual WKCR STATE race where competitors from all over the State of Wisconsin come together to race. The competition is tough and the trophies are titanic! WKCR caps off the year with an end-of-season banquet where seasonal achievement awards are presented.
“Come watch us! Check it out!” says the WKCR Website. “Talk to a WKCR Board member and we are likely to have a sled your youngster can try! With WKCR it’s always a great day to race.” For information call WKCR president Mike Schmuhl at 1-262-707-5041 or visit www.wkcr.net. Also, check the Kitty Cat racing schedule at the end of our Winter Sports Events listing.
WINTER SPORTS EVENTS January 2022-Spring 2022
33rd Annual BSG Badger Winter Games. Handball: Feb. 5-6, 2022. Bench-press/Deadlift: Feb. 12, 2022. Cornhole (Bean Bag Toss): Feb. 18-19, 2022. Billiards: Feb. 18-20, 2022. Fat Tire Bike Racing: Feb. 19, 2022. Youth hockey: Pee Wee A/B Feb. 19-20, 2022. Bowling: Feb. 26, 2022; Youth, Youth Teams, & Adult Singles Feb. 27, 2022; Adult Team event. Gymnastics: April 8-10, 2022. Exports: Info coming soon. Martial Arts: April 2022 (more info coming). Pickleball: Info coming soon. Ski jumping: Info coming soon. Table tennis: Info coming soon. Trap shooting: Info coming soon. Archery Cub/Youth 5 Yards: Info coming soon. Phone: 715-355-8788. Fax: 715-359-2306.
Feb. 12, 2022. St. Germain, Wis. Barnstormers Snowmobile Club Chili Dump. 8120 Murmuring Water Dr. 2 pm-5 pm. Join the Barnstormers Snowmobile Club at Murmuring Waters for their Annual Chili Dump fundraiser. 2-5pm. Contact Anita Horan for more information at 1-715-542-2952.
Feb. 12-13, 2022. Plymouth, Wis. Snow Rangers Race Weekend. Races start at 9 am both days. Featuring the Classic Race of Champions and Adam “Skeeter” Muscades Memorial #426. In Ranger Park at the intersection of Hwy 57 and CR C just east of Plymouth. $15 per day or $25 for a weekend pass. Hotline: 1-920-892-9735. Email: newsletter@plymouthsnowrangers.com.
Feb. 19-20, 2022. Manawa, Wis. 15th Annual Manawa Snodeo. Four snow/ice tracks racing simultaneously. Lakecross (slalom), ProVintage oval racing (Sat/Sun), Radar Runs 1000′, WI Kitty Kat Championship, Motorcycles, Lawnmowers, Mini Bikes and Ice Car/Truck drag racing. Vintage Snowmobile Show. Sky Diving and much more. Bear Lake Resort in Manawa, WI. More details at: www.manawasnodeo.org $15/day or $25/weekend. For information call: (920) 470-1417
Feb. 18-19, 2022. St. Germain, Wis. Ride with the Champs. Snowmobile Hall of Fame & Museum, 1246 Sled World Blvd. Friday: Join one of our three poker runs followed by an awards presentation and wrap up the day with a fish fry/chicken dinner and special presentation. Saturday: Six rides to choose from, divided into vintage and late-model groups. Ride alongside some legendary racers, engineers, tuners and pioneers. Evening festivities include an autograph session featuring snowmobile legends of the past, present and future. Following the autograph session there will be dinner, a live auction and our annual induction ceremony. Visit website or Facebook or call 1-715-542-4463 for full details and updates.
Feb. 19, 2022. Woodruff, Wis. Snowmobile raffle drawing. At Lakeland Powersports, 8844 WI-47. 12 pm-5 pm. Annual snowmobile raffle. For information or tickets call 1-715-356-5551 or visit www.lakelandpowersports.net.
Feb. 19, 2022. Amery, Wis. Vintage Snowmobile Show and Ride. Cattail Trail Head 136-148 Center St. E. 7 am-7:30 am. Staging of sleds begins at 7am at the Cattail Trailhead in Amery, Wisconsin. Show, Rides, Lunch, more rides and trophies! See https://www.amerysnowmobileclub.com/ for more information.
Feb. 20, 2022. Sayner, Wis. Barnstormers Snowmobile Club Pizza Fund Raiser. 8065 County Hwy N. 4 pm-8 pm. Join the Barnstormers Snowmobile Club for their Annual Pizza Fund Raiser. Contact Anita Horan for more information at 1-715-542-2952.
Mar. 5, 2022. Conover, Wis. Sno-Buddies Poker Run Draw Party. At Twin Lake Pub, 3894 Twin Lake Rd. 1 pm-3 pm. Get your game card at local area businesses. Ride the trails to as many stops as you wish and then join us March 5th for the Draw Party. Also, raffles, 50/50 games, food and more. Proceeds benefit the Conover snowmobile trail system. For information call 1-715-479-9620.
Mar. 5, 2022. Wausau, Wis. Nutterville Beatercross. At Twin Lake Pub, 3894 Twin Lake Rd. 10:30 am-8:30 pm. Nutterville Snonuts will be hosting the second annual Nutterville Beatercross Snowmobile Races. Dust off those old barn find beater snowmobiles and get ready for an action packed event. Phone: (715) 479-6224.
May 29, 2022. St. Germain, Wis. Classic Sled Roundup. St. Germain Pavilion, 545 State Highway 155. 7 am -3 pm. Snowmobile season may be over, but it’s never really over for enthusiasts. Dream of the next snowmobile season at the Snowmobile Hall of Fame’s Classic Sled Roundup. Displays and competitions of antique sleds. Find bargains at the swap meet located at the St. Germain Community Park. Call 1-715-542-4463 or visit: www.snowmobilehalloffame.com.
Kitty Cat Snowmobile Races for Kids
Feb. 5-6, 2022. Weyauwega, WI. 602 South St.
Feb. 12, 2022. Fob du Lac, WI. Boundaries Bash. Roosevelt Park.
Feb. 19-20, 2022. Manawa, WI. Manawa Snodeo State Championship. N4715 State Road 22/110.
Feb. 26, 2022. Tomah, WI. Tomah Lake, 903 Brandon St.
Contact Wisconsin Kitty Kat Racers. President: Mike Schmuhl. Ph: 1-262-707-5041 or email President@wkcr.net. Vice-President: Jeff Wafle. Ph: 1-608-547-5980.
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