Rock Maple Racing revved up for 2008-09 snocross season

DERRY, N.H. (Oct. 8, 2008) - As the first frost and freeze advisories are
issued across northern New England, thoughts turn to fall chores, apple pie
and the upcoming snowmobile season.
Throughout the region, snowmobile clubs are planning work days to prepare
their trail systems for another season. At the same time, officials from
Rock Maple Racing (RMR) are shifting into high gear as they make final
preparations for the 2008-09 snocross season.
Nine points races are locked in for RMR's premier Central series, kicking
off for the second straight year at the beautiful Whaleback Mountain ski
area in Enfield, N.H., on Dec. 6-7. Central series teams will return to
scenic western Maine for Round 2, invading the friendly confines of Black
Mountain in Rumford on Dec. 13-14.
Ever since Rock Maple made its debut there in January of 2004, fans in
Malone, New York, have turned out by the thousands to watch snocross. Round
3 on the 2008-09 schedule will take place at the Franklin County Fairgrounds
on Jan. 3-4, 2009, and another enthusiastic crowd is expected.
Central Series Pro and Semi-Pro teams will participate in the West Series
opener on Jan. 17-18, as racers converge on the challenging Pit-X track in
Verona, New York. The next stop on the Central tour is creating quite a buzz
among snocross racers and fans. On Jan. 24-25, RMR will unleash its
high-flying brand of excitement on the grounds of historic New England
Dragway, in Epping, New Hampshire.
Last summer, RMR sanctioned the first ATV races on land owned by the dragway
in an exciting points race for the Can-Am Series. Now, for the first time, a
world-class winter-time motorsports event will take place on these hallowed
grounds. Thanks to a first-class facility, easy access by highway and a
reputation for excellence, New England Dragway will make the ideal host site
for RMR snocross.
Following RMR's debut in Epping, February 7-8 will see a visit to Stamford,
New York, for Round 2 on the West tour and a points race for Central Pro and
Semi-Pro classes. On Feb. 14-15, some of Rock Maple's teams will choose to
race at the Amsoil Championship Snocross Series event in Farmington, N.Y.,
while others might enjoy a little trail riding on an off weekend.
Round 7 for Central teams has them returning to what has become a favorite
stop in the Granite State of New Hampshire. RMR will return to the old Mount
Whittier ski area in West Ossipee, N.H., on Feb. 21-22. Ironically, this
site is close to where the first  "Snowmobile Conversion Kits" for Model T
Fords were built and sold by Virgil White in the 1920s. Everyone in the
greater Ossipee area has extended a warm welcome to RMR since day one, and
fans turn out in big numbers (by car and on their sleds) to catch the
excitement.
Another popular host site on the Central series schedule sits deep in the
heart of snowmobile country. The Orleans County Fairgrounds in Barton,
Vermont, has been a mainstay for years, with ample snowfall, strong support
from the community and plenty of enthusiastic fans. If Vermont's famed
Northeast Kingdom receives the same amount of snow it got last winter, the
track for Round 8 on Mar. 14-15 should be world-class.
West series teams will hit their throttles once again on Mar. 28-29, as they
converge at the beautiful Peek N' Peak Ski Resort in Findley Lake, New York.
This fine resort offers the best of both worlds - ample snow for a great
track and first-class amenities for visitors. Everyone at RMR looks forward
to their return visit to Peek N' Peak.
Windham Mountain is another of the finer facilities on the entire Rock Maple
circuit. After a long, grueling schedule, Central series teams will decide
their 2009 class championships at Windham on April 4-5, while West series
Junior and Sport division riders will complete their season. It's expected
to be an exciting wrap-up to what should be another competitive season.
Rock Maple's East series schedule is also in place, with four points races
on the slate. East series teams will join the Central action at Black
Mountain, New England Dragway, Mount Whittier and at the Orleans County
Fairgrounds.
Rock Maple Racing is proud to be presented by your New England Dodge
Dealers, who invite you to stop by today for some great deals on the last
2008 model cars and trucks. For more information, visit us online at
www.rockmaple.com.