(THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN February 3, 2026) – From the rugged ditches of North Dakota to the snowy countryside of Vermont and everywhere in between, talented and determined Arctic Cat racers were busy running up front and collecting trophies.
Cross-country racing took center stage this past weekend, and legendary Pro racer Zach Herfindahl showcased both his skills and the capabilities of his Arctic Cat Catalyst chassis snowmobiles as the Cor Powersports circuit made its long-awaited return to the ditches, woods and rivers at Manvel, North Dakota.
Herfindahl captured the Pro Open victory in the morning and then followed it up with a second-place finish in Pro Factory on his ZR 600 R-XC machines on a particularly challenging terrain course.
“The Catalyst chassis came out swinging in the ditch,” Herfindahl said. “We knew it was going to be good, but it was a blast to put a stamp on it and prove it out on the racecourse. I’m really proud of our team for continuing the fight as we look forward to more terrain races ahead!”
Also at Mavel, Team Arctic racer Elliot Clark won in Semi Pro Improved Stock, a class in which four Arctic Cat riders finished in the top six. Meanwhile, Arctic Cat racer Keegan Houser nabbed second place in Semi-Pro Factory. Reilly Clark continued his domination with victories in both Sport Stock and Sport Improved Stock on his Arctic Cats. Fellow Team Arctic racers Kyle Quesenberry (Sport Stock) and Trig Anderson (Sport Improved) also earned podium finishes behind him. Meanwhile, Adam Brandt won two classes – Vet 30+ and Expert 600 Limited – on his No. 132 Arctic Cat.
Gabby Hallstrom carried the Cat colors to second in Pro Factory Women, while Eric Nymann and Tyler Norine finished first and second, respectively, in the Trail class. Team Arctic’s Bryden Diesen recorded another Junior 14-17 victory, while Kynsie Diesen continued her reign in Junior 10-13 Girls. Arctic Cat racers William Haugen claimed second in the boys Junior 10-13 class.
At the Adirondack Cross-Country Racing Series event in Stillwater, New York, the Green Mountain Racing Arctic Cat crew delivered standout performances, with Adam Levi winning Pro Open and Nick Keating claiming Pro Lite. Team Arctic Pro racer TJ Leach earned podium finishes at the New York event as well as Saturday at the Vermont 100 New England XC Racing event.
The eyes of the snocross world were on various events, and Arctic Cat racers were collecting top finishes at each one of them.
In Ontario, Team Arctic’s Cameron Watchler was on the Pro class podium both days at the Canadian Snowcross Racing Association (CSRA) event. In Pro Lite, Arctic Cat completely dominated all weekend, with Team Arctic racers Nathan Poirier, Wynston Roes and Garrett Flynn sweeping the podium in that order on Saturday. Poirier then repeated Sunday, with Flynn second and Roes fourth. Another Arctic Cat star in Ontario was Tyler Billings, who won Pro/Am Vet class both days and claimed top honors in the new Open Mod class.
On the Midwest Snocross Series stop in Hutchinson, Minnesota, Green Mountain Racing’s Linus Pettersson claimed first in Pro Lite, while fellow Team Arctic racer Ryder Harnois bumped up to the class and finished an impressive third. The Women’s class saw Cat racers McKaylee Meyerhofer and Eleanor Schmidt finish second and third.
“Our cross-country racers took full advantage of the change from Ice to terrain racing, and the podium counts shows how well things went in Cor Powersports and also out East,” said Team Arctic Race Manager Mike Kloety. “The ISOC National SX is on a short break, but many other associations are busy with their races, including CSRA and Midwest SX, and our Team Arctic racers were claiming their share of podiums there as well. Winter Is about midway point now and things are only going to get busier for all. “
From coast to coast in many different facets of the sport, Team Arctic racers continue to compete to win, carrying with them the pride of Arctic Cat riders everywhere.
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