Team Polaris: Meet Our Racers
RMSHA (Rocky Mountain States Hillclimb Association)
Cole Willford
State: Colorado
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Cole has snowmobiled from the time he was old enough to throw a leg over a sled and take control of the bars. Mountain riding and racing were both part of his upbringing as he enjoyed traveling the races cheering for his dad in the early days of the hillclimb race circuit. Cole’s desire to compete grew stronger, and unable to compete on snowmobiles at the time, he began racing motocross and supercross. Now, Cole is a three-time Hillclimb World Champion and recently joined Chris Burandt to share his passion for the backcountry by helping clients from all over the world create a fun and memorable mountain riding experience. When not competing or guiding, Cole runs his paintless dent repair business and teaches at his local gym. He enjoys mountain biking, wakeboarding, and boating with his wife Jill, son Tanner, and daughter Peyton.
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Cole has snowmobiled from the time he was old enough to throw a leg over a sled and take control of the bars. Mountain riding and racing were both part of his upbringing as he enjoyed traveling the races cheering for his dad in the early days of the hillclimb race circuit. Cole’s desire to compete grew stronger, and unable to compete on snowmobiles at the time, he began racing motocross and supercross. Now, Cole is a three-time Hillclimb World Champion and recently joined Chris Burandt to share his passion for the backcountry by helping clients from all over the world create a fun and memorable mountain riding experience. When not competing or guiding, Cole runs his paintless dent repair business and teaches at his local gym. He enjoys mountain biking, wakeboarding, and boating with his wife Jill, son Tanner, and daughter Peyton.
Shelley Balls
State: Wyoming
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Shelley’s father and brother introduced her to racing. She began with snowcross and switched to hillclimbing when she finished high school sports. She races because there isn’t anything better than a challenging hill or some fresh powder to ride with family and friends. Snowmobiling has both helped build her character and become physically stronger. She appreciates that the RMSHA circuit is full of people who are very supportive and looks forward to climbing over the Jackson Hole Snow King Mountain. When not racing, she enjoys anything outdoors including motorbiking, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, camping and hunting. She also is a foodie who loves to cook and travel to try new foods.
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Shelley’s father and brother introduced her to racing. She began with snowcross and switched to hillclimbing when she finished high school sports. She races because there isn’t anything better than a challenging hill or some fresh powder to ride with family and friends. Snowmobiling has both helped build her character and become physically stronger. She appreciates that the RMSHA circuit is full of people who are very supportive and looks forward to climbing over the Jackson Hole Snow King Mountain. When not racing, she enjoys anything outdoors including motorbiking, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, camping and hunting. She also is a foodie who loves to cook and travel to try new foods.
Toby Shepherd
State: Montana
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Toby began racing snocross at nine years old on a small western circuit thanks to his dad. After his dad passed away in an avalanche he stopped racing until college when he hung up his football cleats and bought his first mountain sled. He has followed in both his dad’s and grandpa’s footsteps by riding in the backcountry and racing snowmobiles as often as possible. The most influential snowmobiler in his life has been his dad, who couldn’t have set a better example for him to follow. His dad built his own mod sleds and was working on turbo sleds in 1993 and a belt drive prototype in 1996. Most of Toby’s free time is spent in the garage working on hay equipment, building mod sleds, or messing with carbon parts. He also likes to dirt bike, hunt, fish, and be in the woods. He plans to continue to hillcimb and run a business in the Big Hole Valley.
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Toby began racing snocross at nine years old on a small western circuit thanks to his dad. After his dad passed away in an avalanche he stopped racing until college when he hung up his football cleats and bought his first mountain sled. He has followed in both his dad’s and grandpa’s footsteps by riding in the backcountry and racing snowmobiles as often as possible. The most influential snowmobiler in his life has been his dad, who couldn’t have set a better example for him to follow. His dad built his own mod sleds and was working on turbo sleds in 1993 and a belt drive prototype in 1996. Most of Toby’s free time is spent in the garage working on hay equipment, building mod sleds, or messing with carbon parts. He also likes to dirt bike, hunt, fish, and be in the woods. He plans to continue to hillcimb and run a business in the Big Hole Valley.
Riley Sprunger
State: Montana
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Riley started racing after an ad for the first Crazy Horse Hillclimb at Grand Targhee peaked his interest. Snowmobiling then became the main focus of his life. He changed his eating habits and spent more time training at the gym to stay in strong physical condition. Riley plans to continue racing as long as he can before settling down with a career staying in the industry. Surprisingly, he had never been to watch the Jackson Hole Hillclimbs until 2016 when he first competed there and Snow King shocked him. When not racing, Riley spends most of his time outdoor riding dirt bikes and mountain bikes and being at the lake.
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Riley started racing after an ad for the first Crazy Horse Hillclimb at Grand Targhee peaked his interest. Snowmobiling then became the main focus of his life. He changed his eating habits and spent more time training at the gym to stay in strong physical condition. Riley plans to continue racing as long as he can before settling down with a career staying in the industry. Surprisingly, he had never been to watch the Jackson Hole Hillclimbs until 2016 when he first competed there and Snow King shocked him. When not racing, Riley spends most of his time outdoor riding dirt bikes and mountain bikes and being at the lake.
Cody Bahny
State: Montana
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Cody has been riding sleds since he was a child, but his passion truly took off when he began riding every weekend in sixth grade. At fifteen, he traveled around the Western US riding and filming with riders before racing regularly starting with the 2015 season. Snowmobiling has changed his life because of the amazing people it has introduced him to who push him to be a better rider, friend, and person. He loves the beautiful scenery that snowmobiling lets him see and also enjoys riding with his buddies because they constantly push one another. He plans to race for as long as he can. Cody enjoys the three seasons of Montana: snowmobile season, dirt bike/boating season, and hunting season. When not racing, he is a real estate broken at his father’s company Bill Bahny and Associates and co-owns a property management company.
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Cody has been riding sleds since he was a child, but his passion truly took off when he began riding every weekend in sixth grade. At fifteen, he traveled around the Western US riding and filming with riders before racing regularly starting with the 2015 season. Snowmobiling has changed his life because of the amazing people it has introduced him to who push him to be a better rider, friend, and person. He loves the beautiful scenery that snowmobiling lets him see and also enjoys riding with his buddies because they constantly push one another. He plans to race for as long as he can. Cody enjoys the three seasons of Montana: snowmobile season, dirt bike/boating season, and hunting season. When not racing, he is a real estate broken at his father’s company Bill Bahny and Associates and co-owns a property management company.
Tanner Meyers
State: Idaho
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Tanner has loved snowmobiling since he was a little boy and can’t wait for the snow to start each fall. Snowmobiling is his getaway to the backwoods, and his way of seeing things and going to places that would not be possible without a snowmobile. When he’s not in the backwoods freeriding or on the race course, he enjoys hunting for deer and elk, looking for sheds, riding dirt bikes, boating, and fixing all of the parts on his snowmobiles that he breaks when riding.
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Tanner has loved snowmobiling since he was a little boy and can’t wait for the snow to start each fall. Snowmobiling is his getaway to the backwoods, and his way of seeing things and going to places that would not be possible without a snowmobile. When he’s not in the backwoods freeriding or on the race course, he enjoys hunting for deer and elk, looking for sheds, riding dirt bikes, boating, and fixing all of the parts on his snowmobiles that he breaks when riding.
Tayler Meyers
State: Idaho
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Tayler has been racing since three years old and grew up around sleds. Snowmobiling has changed her life because it has taught her the life lessons of hard work, dedication, and success and failure. It has also created lifelong friendships. She has always admired Raysha Nielsen, who is kind and supportive while racing. Tayler can be found playing basketball, softball, and volleyball at her high school when not riding snowmobiles.
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Tayler has been racing since three years old and grew up around sleds. Snowmobiling has changed her life because it has taught her the life lessons of hard work, dedication, and success and failure. It has also created lifelong friendships. She has always admired Raysha Nielsen, who is kind and supportive while racing. Tayler can be found playing basketball, softball, and volleyball at her high school when not riding snowmobiles.
ISOC (International Series of Champions)
Kyle Pallin
State: Michigan
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Kyle started racing when he was twelve after watching his brother race. He has loved it ever since, and now races as part of Team LeVallee. He rides for the pure enjoyment he gets out of it because there is nothing like getting on your sled in the winter and being free. Racing has changed his life through all of the great experiences he has had: meeting fans, seeing younger riders that look up to racers, the places he’s visited, and the knowledge gained from other riders. He plans to keep racing for as long as he can and getting better at every aspect of the sport.
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Kyle started racing when he was twelve after watching his brother race. He has loved it ever since, and now races as part of Team LeVallee. He rides for the pure enjoyment he gets out of it because there is nothing like getting on your sled in the winter and being free. Racing has changed his life through all of the great experiences he has had: meeting fans, seeing younger riders that look up to racers, the places he’s visited, and the knowledge gained from other riders. He plans to keep racing for as long as he can and getting better at every aspect of the sport.
Zac Mason
State: Michigan
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Zak started racing when he was five, when he won third place, and has been in love with the sport ever since. In addition to racing, he rides trail sleds because he enjoys getting out on the trails and mixing up his riding. Racing is the most fun to him though because he loves to battle guys on the track. The people he has met in the industry feel like family, and racing has molded him into the person he is today by teaching him serious work ethic. His plans for the future include getting better on and off the track to make his way into the pro class. Zak likes to ride dirt bikes, jet skis, mountain bikes, and anything else that can bring him some fun in his free time. He also enjoys eating onions the way most people eat apples.
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Zak started racing when he was five, when he won third place, and has been in love with the sport ever since. In addition to racing, he rides trail sleds because he enjoys getting out on the trails and mixing up his riding. Racing is the most fun to him though because he loves to battle guys on the track. The people he has met in the industry feel like family, and racing has molded him into the person he is today by teaching him serious work ethic. His plans for the future include getting better on and off the track to make his way into the pro class. Zak likes to ride dirt bikes, jet skis, mountain bikes, and anything else that can bring him some fun in his free time. He also enjoys eating onions the way most people eat apples.
Nickolas Lorenz
State: Wisconsin
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Nickolas first started riding and racing dirt bikes because his uncle and cousin raced dirt bikes and his dad rode dirt bikes when he was younger. His dad’s trail sleds interested him as well, and Nickolas started racing snocross thank to his dad’s friend’s kids participating in the sport. Snowmobiling has taught him dedication and that a positive attitude will take you a long way in life. In the future, he would like to earn some Pro Lite wins and hopefully a Pro Lite Championship and then move up to Pro.
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Nickolas first started riding and racing dirt bikes because his uncle and cousin raced dirt bikes and his dad rode dirt bikes when he was younger. His dad’s trail sleds interested him as well, and Nickolas started racing snocross thank to his dad’s friend’s kids participating in the sport. Snowmobiling has taught him dedication and that a positive attitude will take you a long way in life. In the future, he would like to earn some Pro Lite wins and hopefully a Pro Lite Championship and then move up to Pro.
Carson Alread
State: Michigan
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
With a snowmobile racer for a father, it’s no surprise that Carson began racing at just four years old. He continues to race because he is competitive and enjoys working hard to achieve his goals. Snowmobiling is all he usually thinks about and he has met some of his best friends through this sport. His favorite track is Lake Geneva and he most admires Ross Martin because of his success and strong work ethic. When not on a sled, Carson can usually be found riding dirt bikes, road bikes or jet skis and hanging out with friends.
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
With a snowmobile racer for a father, it’s no surprise that Carson began racing at just four years old. He continues to race because he is competitive and enjoys working hard to achieve his goals. Snowmobiling is all he usually thinks about and he has met some of his best friends through this sport. His favorite track is Lake Geneva and he most admires Ross Martin because of his success and strong work ethic. When not on a sled, Carson can usually be found riding dirt bikes, road bikes or jet skis and hanging out with friends.
Corin Todd
State: New York
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Corin’s father introduced him to snowmobile racing when he was only three years old and it’s only been uphill for the twenty one years since then. He is grateful for his father’s continued inspiration and support. Snowmobiling has sculpted his life, especially with all of the great people within the industry. He plans to continue to always been involved with the sport as an enthusiast after racing. His residential construction business takes up most of his time in the summer, but when he does get away he enjoys relaxing at the lake with friends.
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Corin’s father introduced him to snowmobile racing when he was only three years old and it’s only been uphill for the twenty one years since then. He is grateful for his father’s continued inspiration and support. Snowmobiling has sculpted his life, especially with all of the great people within the industry. He plans to continue to always been involved with the sport as an enthusiast after racing. His residential construction business takes up most of his time in the summer, but when he does get away he enjoys relaxing at the lake with friends.
Petter Narsa
State: Sweden
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Petter began racing in 2005 after following in the footsteps of his dad and his dad’s friends. While he struggled in the first few years of racing, his hard work and dedication began to pay off. As he won race after race in Sweden, he set his sights on racing in the US. This past season was his first season racing in the US.
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Petter began racing in 2005 after following in the footsteps of his dad and his dad’s friends. While he struggled in the first few years of racing, his hard work and dedication began to pay off. As he won race after race in Sweden, he set his sights on racing in the US. This past season was his first season racing in the US.
Evan Daudt
State: Minnesota
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Evan started racing at 13 after many years of watching Levi LaVallee. He races because of the adrenaline rush and fierce competition, to put on a show for fans, and the opportunity to share his faith. Snocross has helped him grow as a person by teaching him to be confident yet humble, to have faith when things don’t go the way he planned, and the importance of putting your whole heart into something. Levi LaVallee has been an irreplaceable mentor to Evan because of his attitude toward fans and his confidence as he approaches each situation. Evan plans to compete for as long as he can. Then, he would like to become a speaker to share his story of how God has worked in his life and encourage others in their faith. He also likes to ride dirt bikes and hang out with friends. He also loves to wrote poetry and has a severe chocolate milk addiction.
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Evan started racing at 13 after many years of watching Levi LaVallee. He races because of the adrenaline rush and fierce competition, to put on a show for fans, and the opportunity to share his faith. Snocross has helped him grow as a person by teaching him to be confident yet humble, to have faith when things don’t go the way he planned, and the importance of putting your whole heart into something. Levi LaVallee has been an irreplaceable mentor to Evan because of his attitude toward fans and his confidence as he approaches each situation. Evan plans to compete for as long as he can. Then, he would like to become a speaker to share his story of how God has worked in his life and encourage others in their faith. He also likes to ride dirt bikes and hang out with friends. He also loves to wrote poetry and has a severe chocolate milk addiction.
Jake Angove
State: Wisconsin
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Once while trail riding with his dad, Jake watched the Eagle River derby race and wanted to give it a try. The next winter he bought a sled and started racing. He loves racing because of the adrenaline rush and the feeling it gives him that he can’t get elsewhere. Competing at a professional level is a dream come true for him, and he has met so many people along the way who have taught him important life lessons. As long as he is having fun and is healthy, he plans to race snocross for as long as he can. Jake spends as much time up north and outside as he can, and he used to play drums in a band.
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
Once while trail riding with his dad, Jake watched the Eagle River derby race and wanted to give it a try. The next winter he bought a sled and started racing. He loves racing because of the adrenaline rush and the feeling it gives him that he can’t get elsewhere. Competing at a professional level is a dream come true for him, and he has met so many people along the way who have taught him important life lessons. As long as he is having fun and is healthy, he plans to race snocross for as long as he can. Jake spends as much time up north and outside as he can, and he used to play drums in a band.
Kody Kamm
State: Wisconsin
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
When Kody started riding snowmobiles, he had no idea that he was good enough to complete. But after winning at his first ISOC race, his dad took him to the rest of the races during that ISOC season as well as few Wisconsin regionals on off weekends. Snowmobile racing has made him who is his today. His future plans are to continue racing and winning. In his spare time, Kody can be found mountain bike riding in the woods.
Race Sled: PRO-RMK
When Kody started riding snowmobiles, he had no idea that he was good enough to complete. But after winning at his first ISOC race, his dad took him to the rest of the races during that ISOC season as well as few Wisconsin regionals on off weekends. Snowmobile racing has made him who is his today. His future plans are to continue racing and winning. In his spare time, Kody can be found mountain bike riding in the woods.
USXC (United States X-Country)
Alex Hetteen
State: Minnesota
Race Sled: Switchback XCR
To put it simply – Alex loves snowmobiles and riding and wrenching have become his way of life. His mother put him on a snowmobile when he was nine months old, and he hasn’t stopped riding since. His father put a wrench in his hand and taught him the mechanical side of the sport early on. Racing always interested him so he hung around the Bunke Racing trailer to learn more before finally buying a used racing sled at Hay Days to give it a try. He has now been racing for the past five years. When not racing, Alex is a Powertrain Development Engineer for Polaris in his hometown of Roseau, MN.
Race Sled: Switchback XCR
To put it simply – Alex loves snowmobiles and riding and wrenching have become his way of life. His mother put him on a snowmobile when he was nine months old, and he hasn’t stopped riding since. His father put a wrench in his hand and taught him the mechanical side of the sport early on. Racing always interested him so he hung around the Bunke Racing trailer to learn more before finally buying a used racing sled at Hay Days to give it a try. He has now been racing for the past five years. When not racing, Alex is a Powertrain Development Engineer for Polaris in his hometown of Roseau, MN.
Andrew Carlson
State: Minnesota
Race Sled: Switchback XCR
Andrew has raced snocross for 21 years. He loves racing and pushing his snowmobile to the edge. His favorite part of racing is that while it takes a good team and a good sled to be successful, as soon as the green flag flies it is completely up to the rider to perform. There is no better feeling than being confident in your equipment, pushing it as hard as you can, and having a snowmobile that soaks up everything thrown at it.
Race Sled: Switchback XCR
Andrew has raced snocross for 21 years. He loves racing and pushing his snowmobile to the edge. His favorite part of racing is that while it takes a good team and a good sled to be successful, as soon as the green flag flies it is completely up to the rider to perform. There is no better feeling than being confident in your equipment, pushing it as hard as you can, and having a snowmobile that soaks up everything thrown at it.
Evan Peppel
State: Minnesota
Race Sled: Switchback XCR
Evan started racing after he had a great time during pre-rides when his friend raced. He was excited to be able to ride more through racing. He grew up riding snowmobiles with his dad, and snowmobiling has changed his life through great friends that have lots of fun together. He most admires Gabe Bunke not only because he is a good racer, but because he also helps everyone at the track. Evan wants to become a better racer and turn pro before becoming an engineer at Polaris. When not riding, he is hunting, fishing, dirt biking, jet skiing, or spending time with family and friends.
Race Sled: Switchback XCR
Evan started racing after he had a great time during pre-rides when his friend raced. He was excited to be able to ride more through racing. He grew up riding snowmobiles with his dad, and snowmobiling has changed his life through great friends that have lots of fun together. He most admires Gabe Bunke not only because he is a good racer, but because he also helps everyone at the track. Evan wants to become a better racer and turn pro before becoming an engineer at Polaris. When not riding, he is hunting, fishing, dirt biking, jet skiing, or spending time with family and friends.
Gabe Bunke
State: Minnesota
Race Sled: Switchback XCR
Continuing in the footsteps of his father, Gabe has been racing snowmobiles for most of his life. He grew up in Roseau, MN and couldn’t get enough of cross country racing on laketops and ditches before joining the race team in 1996. He is grateful for the awesome experience of both racing and meeting fans. He most admires the pioneers that had the vision to be able to travel over snow in a different way with snowmobiles. His love of the sport is something he has passed down to his kids and it has become their family lifestyle. They look forward to riding every year.
Race Sled: Switchback XCR
Continuing in the footsteps of his father, Gabe has been racing snowmobiles for most of his life. He grew up in Roseau, MN and couldn’t get enough of cross country racing on laketops and ditches before joining the race team in 1996. He is grateful for the awesome experience of both racing and meeting fans. He most admires the pioneers that had the vision to be able to travel over snow in a different way with snowmobiles. His love of the sport is something he has passed down to his kids and it has become their family lifestyle. They look forward to riding every year.
Taylor Bunke
State: Minnesota
Race Sled: Switchback XCR
When not on the race track of working on snowmobiles, Taylor likes to be outside fishing, water skiing, hunting or mountain bike riding. Racing has always been a family sport, and he has had guidance from his dad, Gabe Bunke, and grandfather, Jerry Bunke, as well as some of the other best racers and crew the sport offers. He races for the satisfaction of knowing that for every race, the countless hours of dialing in machines and being physically ready do not go to waste and that everything being learned in the field is being applied to consumer sleds. He enjoys giving back by helping the sport continually grow for the future. He plans to continue competing in the cross country and endurance circuits and also graduate from college with an engineering degree to continue to better snowmobiles.
Race Sled: Switchback XCR
When not on the race track of working on snowmobiles, Taylor likes to be outside fishing, water skiing, hunting or mountain bike riding. Racing has always been a family sport, and he has had guidance from his dad, Gabe Bunke, and grandfather, Jerry Bunke, as well as some of the other best racers and crew the sport offers. He races for the satisfaction of knowing that for every race, the countless hours of dialing in machines and being physically ready do not go to waste and that everything being learned in the field is being applied to consumer sleds. He enjoys giving back by helping the sport continually grow for the future. He plans to continue competing in the cross country and endurance circuits and also graduate from college with an engineering degree to continue to better snowmobiles.
TLR Cup (Ice Ovals)
Blaine Stephenson
State: Minnesota
Blaine has been racing since he was three years old and it has shaped him into who he is today. He has met most of his close friends through racing and they eat, sleep, and breathe snowmobiles year round. His future plans include much more snowmobile racing (hopefully!), and he would also like to run the Soo one day or try a traditional sprint car too. His family has a small farm in Northern Minnesota that he has a blast working on. Blaine also enjoys mountain biking in places he’s never ridden before and spending time at the lake.
Blaine has been racing since he was three years old and it has shaped him into who he is today. He has met most of his close friends through racing and they eat, sleep, and breathe snowmobiles year round. His future plans include much more snowmobile racing (hopefully!), and he would also like to run the Soo one day or try a traditional sprint car too. His family has a small farm in Northern Minnesota that he has a blast working on. Blaine also enjoys mountain biking in places he’s never ridden before and spending time at the lake.
Joey Fjerstad
State: Minnesota
Joey was first introduced to snowmobile racing when his cousin Shane Felegy asked him to be part of his 2004 factory oval team. Shane broke his neck, and Joey received a full factory team with the support of Shane’s crew and sponsors. He finished his first racing year with many wins and year end point championships. From there, he moved on to the pro-stock class where he and Shane competed as teammates. His first season of champ racing he won every feature and made front row for the Eagle River World Championship. Since 2010, he has been competing in the pro-champ class.
Joey was first introduced to snowmobile racing when his cousin Shane Felegy asked him to be part of his 2004 factory oval team. Shane broke his neck, and Joey received a full factory team with the support of Shane’s crew and sponsors. He finished his first racing year with many wins and year end point championships. From there, he moved on to the pro-stock class where he and Shane competed as teammates. His first season of champ racing he won every feature and made front row for the Eagle River World Championship. Since 2010, he has been competing in the pro-champ class.
Iron Dog (The World’s Longest Toughest Snowmobile Race)
Chris Olds
State: Alaska
Race Sled: Switchback XCR
After several friends convinced Chris to try snocross racing, he gave it a shot and was immediately hooked. He likes riding and racing because of the freedom of going places you can’t with any other form of transportation. Being with family and friends outdoors is a big part of his life and snowmobiling fits into it well. His plans are to continue to race for as long as it’s fun. He has won eleven Top 5 finishes in the Iron Dog. Besides snowmobiling, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, Ranger riding, dirt bike riding, and camping.
Race Sled: Switchback XCR
After several friends convinced Chris to try snocross racing, he gave it a shot and was immediately hooked. He likes riding and racing because of the freedom of going places you can’t with any other form of transportation. Being with family and friends outdoors is a big part of his life and snowmobiling fits into it well. His plans are to continue to race for as long as it’s fun. He has won eleven Top 5 finishes in the Iron Dog. Besides snowmobiling, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, Ranger riding, dirt bike riding, and camping.
Eric Quam
State: Alaska
Race Sled: Switchback XCR
Eric is a life-long Alaskan who began racing 3-wheelers at age 14 rather than snowmobiles. After legislation no longer allowed 3-wheeler manufacturing and the race circuit folded, he needed another racing outlet and snowmobiling was a great fit. He started his Iron Dog career in 1999 and has raced or helped teams to two 1st Place finishes including 2008 with Marc McKenna and 2015 with Scott Faeo. He is an engineer at Sperry Drilling Services and owns a side business, Quam Technologies. When not racing or working, he shares his love of hockey with his son and enjoys fishing, all water sports, dirt biking, and spending time with his family.
Race Sled: Switchback XCR
Eric is a life-long Alaskan who began racing 3-wheelers at age 14 rather than snowmobiles. After legislation no longer allowed 3-wheeler manufacturing and the race circuit folded, he needed another racing outlet and snowmobiling was a great fit. He started his Iron Dog career in 1999 and has raced or helped teams to two 1st Place finishes including 2008 with Marc McKenna and 2015 with Scott Faeo. He is an engineer at Sperry Drilling Services and owns a side business, Quam Technologies. When not racing or working, he shares his love of hockey with his son and enjoys fishing, all water sports, dirt biking, and spending time with his family.
Mike Morgan
State: Alaska
Race Sled: Switchback XCR
Mike’s great-grandfather started a Polaris dealership in Alaskan in 1956, and so he grew up around snowmobiles and dreamed of being a racer. He started racing at 14 and continues to ride because of the pure freedom and being able to go anywhere on a snowmobile in the winter time. To him, there’s nothing better than a day full of sunshine, your buddies, and sleds. Racing has taught him to work hard and never give up. It’s also taught him to pay close attention to detail from wrenching and fabricating on the equipment to riding the machines. He loves that the snowmobile industry is a tightknit group of passionate, good folks. He plans to win the 2,000 mile Iron Dog in the future and would also like to race in events down south again. Aside from racing snowmobiles, he enjoys exploring Alaska’s outdoors through mountain biking, hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing. He also raised a pet reindeer.
Race Sled: Switchback XCR
Mike’s great-grandfather started a Polaris dealership in Alaskan in 1956, and so he grew up around snowmobiles and dreamed of being a racer. He started racing at 14 and continues to ride because of the pure freedom and being able to go anywhere on a snowmobile in the winter time. To him, there’s nothing better than a day full of sunshine, your buddies, and sleds. Racing has taught him to work hard and never give up. It’s also taught him to pay close attention to detail from wrenching and fabricating on the equipment to riding the machines. He loves that the snowmobile industry is a tightknit group of passionate, good folks. He plans to win the 2,000 mile Iron Dog in the future and would also like to race in events down south again. Aside from racing snowmobiles, he enjoys exploring Alaska’s outdoors through mountain biking, hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing. He also raised a pet reindeer.
