Congratulations, John, on a well deserved acknowledgement.
See ABOUT US webpage on this site to learn of John's illustrious and dedicated service to the classic snowmobile hobby...
Here is your chance to own a set of the four event posters shown, featuring years that highlighted John Deere, Rupp, Chaparral & Scorpion. Receive all four, delivered to your door @ $ 19.95. This includes shipping in a poster tube, to addresses in the USA.
Send your check or money order, along with your mailing address to:
John Zeglin
2858 Nelson Road
Delano, MN 55328
Click here for regular class results
Click here for Featured Snowmobile class results
Check our our 20 page mail-out flyer here.
We are proud to announce that WCCO reporter, Mike Binkley has produced a promotional segment for our event. It is part of his “Finding Minnesota” series that runs during their regular news casts.
Click HERE to see the segment and read the narrative
Again for 2013, the Chanhassen Inn is sponsoring a reduced rate for our event weekend.
Rooms with one or two beds have been blocked @ $ 68.00, plus tax. Upgrades to other rooms are also available. Call the hotel at 952 934 7373, or visit their website.
This event is sponsored by RICK'S RUPPS (Rick Weaver). If you need Rupp parts, call Rick @ 507-533-8803 or e-mail @ nitro76@aol.com
See RACING page for details on the Saturday afternoon ice drag racing event
There will be two charity builds that will be auctioned off at the banquet on Saturday night. Click on the "threads" below for updates. In both cases, the volunteers are needing parts and cash donations --- all for charity:
1970 Scorpion Stinger - with red metalflake hood.
SOLD FOR $ 5,700 -- all proceeds to Make-a-Wish Foundation
See the build @
http://vintagesleds.com/bs/index.php/topic,68306.0.html
See page 12 for videos of this beauty running...
1973 Brut LC44
SOLD FOR $ 6,050 -- all proceeds to Make-a-Wish Foundation
See the build @ http://vintagesleds.com/bs/index.php/topic,68293.0.html
Check out this beauty --- and thank these guys when you see them!
A local magazine featured the Waconia Ride-In and our Chair, John Zeglin. Congratulations, John!
Click HERE.
Again this year, we will be selling snazzy-looking neon lights at the Waconia ballroom on Saturday and Sunday. For 2013, we commissioned both Scorpion and Brut neon lights. We will also sell neon lights for other snowmobile brands. You will find them on the Ballroom stage both days.
The price is 250.00 a light. See three pictures below. We do have other lights for sale --- Polaris white star and Polaris red star, green Arctic Cat, purple Arctic Cat, Skidoo, and perhaps one Rupp.
These will be sold on a cash-and-carry basis. Call our telephone hotline for more information --- (651) 649-4688
On Sunday at 1:00 p.m., be prepared to cover your ears! The traditional loud snowmobile contest (see events page) now has six categories, covering single cylinder and multi-cylinder MEGAPHONE and TUNED PIPE machines. Thanks to Mike Hubinak with West Coast Vintage Sleds for sponsoring this fun event and making these COOL trophies.
Click here for page 1, page 2, page 3 and page 4
Click here to see a video segment from SledHead 24/7.
It shows the annual charity expedition titled, "Waconia or Bust Leaf Spring Expedition", coordinated by John Sandberg. Definitely part of the fun of the Waconia event. Note that the YouTube video starts and ends with a short commercial message.
Yes, again this year --- the famed 35-mile route from Prior Lake to Lake Waconia.
There’s even a WOBLE Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/WOBLE-Waconia-Or-Bust-Leafspring-Expedition/294482739580
Below is a picture of the WOBLE riders about to leave for Waconia:
Again for 2013, we will create a 2013 commemorative Scorpion poster, for sale only in the ballroom at the event. A big shout out to Kevin Lehse and Dan Gillund for their artwork talents and Frank Sadlon (eGraphics) for poster printing.
Be aware that Dan's original artwork, framed & signed by Scorpion dignitaries will be a featured live auction item at Saturday night's banquet.
We need judges, and lot's of them.
Even if you never have judged please consider it. If you have helped in the past or are one that enjoy's helping out every year. WE NEED YOU! Judging is a big part of the show and your participation helps us out greatly.
- Judging is done in teams, so you will not be alone.
- There is a judging advisory team, in case you have technical questions
- Written guidelines area available that describe the criteria and rules for survivor, original, restored and custom classes
Also for helping judge you will have a chance to win a T-shirt or sweatshirt. So when you fill out your registration please give us an hour of your time and check "YES" for volunteering to judge. Feel free to call or e-mail me at 1+(320) 769-2716 or e-mail me.
Thanks for helping us make Waconia a great success.
Many of you have already received our 2012 event flyer by mail. If you missed out, the flyer is available right here. All sixteen color pages are in “pdf” format. Then visit our REGISTRATION PAGE to download your mail-in registration. Hurry, because you save money on admission by pre-registering.
Here are Scorpion & Brut racers, mechanics, technical and managerial staff that are expected to attend:
SCORPION:
BRUT:
If you are a regular at our event, then check out our 2011 invitation letter. It explains some of the enhancements that we have made in our event.
NOTE: To enter event grounds, park your enclosed trailer, or set up your swap space on Friday, you must display your weekend or daily admission buttons. You will be checked at the entrance to the grounds and we will have officers checking for buttons throughout the day.
Again this year, we will be parking trailers on the lake starting on Friday afternoon. With this option, out of town visitors do not have to tow their trailers around town, to the hotel, to the restaurant or to the Mall of America. For those arriving on Friday (noon to dusk), please enter the main gate, drive past the Ballroom and down onto the lake. Remember to lock your trailer when you leave for your hotel and a night out on the town.
The "ice breaker" reception will be Friday night from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. in the Ballroom. Expect to see a few Scorpion & Brut VIP guests in attendance. Don't forget to sign the guest book. Cash Bar. NO food service.
For 2012, we have changed the admission structure. For those of you that pre-register, you will receive an all-weekend pass for $ 20.
(You will save $ 5 by pre-registering, and receive two admission buttons, plus a commemorative event dash plaque)
For 2013, the ice drags will feature a single year "Baddest SRX" drag race category.
Which is the fastest Yamaha SRX?
This will be a highly contested Saturday afternoon event. See RACING page for full details...
Waconia is pleased to welcome back --- Sunday oval racing on ice.
We are proud to have teamed up with the Oval Racers Alliance.
Waconia 2013 will be part of the Wahl Brothers Vintage Challenge Series.
Latest news: vintagesleds.com is adding $ 500 to the Waconia ORA racing purse.
The hot racing venue will heat up the ice on Sunday afternoon.
Be aware that the ticket price for the Saturday evenings Banquet has been increased to $ 25.00 The Ballroom is under new management and we are having to pass along a rate hike. Still good value, what with a great meal, featured brand speakers and program, live auction and charity build auction all included.
We need judges, and lot's of them.
Even if you never have judged please consider it. If you have helped in the past or are one that enjoy's helping out every year. WE NEED YOU! Judging is a big part of the show and your participation helps us out greatly.
- Judging is done in teams, so you will not be alone.
- There is a judging advisory team, in case you have technical questions
- Written guidelines area available that describe the criteria and rules for survivor, original, restored and custom classes
Also for helping judge you will have a chance to win a T-shirt or sweatshirt. So when you fill out your registration please give us an hour of your time and check "YES" for volunteering to judge. Feel free to call or e-mail me at 1+(320) 769-2716 or email me.
Thanks for helping us make Waconia a great success. See ya in January!
Brett Buer
