3.24.10

Today was our first full day in Sweden. After a full night’s sleep, the guys were ready to dig into the sled and Tucker was itching to ride. We spent the morning working on the sled and getting things organized for the race weekend. This afternoon, Tucker met with two Sweden Arctic Cat riders to ride at a local track. Riding and testing went well and Tucker feels comfortable with his sled set up.

Snowmobiling is very popular in Sweden. Everyone we’ve met rides which is really cool. They have a long snow season here (beginning of October to late April) and the terrain is beautiful. We were told that the majority of the land and mountains are “free range” so riding opportunities are endless. Today’s newspaper had a feature on Tucker and all of the snowmobile magazines have stories about Tucker racing the World Championship. They look great but too bad we can’t read them. Hopefully they say something nice! With the help of Google Translate, I believe the newspaper says, “Tucker Hibbert aims for gold.”

Steve and Paul had another eventful day. Steve was busy dialing in Tucker’s clutches before we went testing. Paul seemed a little distracted today. Apparently, he was daydreaming about dinner. Below is a picture of him with his moose steak.

3.23.10

Team 68 successfully made it to Sweden! First stop – an Audi dealership to pick up our car for the week. Audi is a major sponsor of the event and was generous enough to lend us a vehicle to drive during our stay. Tucker was greeted at the dealership by a reporter and did his first interview of the week. We’re all surprised by the kindness of everyone we’ve met here so far. Even the flight attendants on our flight were nice! Sweden is absolutely stunning. We’re excited to be here and looking forward to sleeping in a bed tonight. It’s going to be a busy week!

Steve and Paul’s Scandinavian Adventure: Day One

Photo 1: Steve and Paul intently paying attention to the safety features of our SAS Airbus 330.

Photo 2: On our next flight from Stockholm to Skelleftea, the pilots heard that Steve was on the plane and asked him to dial in the correct jetting for the altitude we were cruising at. He gladly rode in the cockpit the rest of our flight.

3.22.10

Check out the story at www.arcticinsider.com!

3.20.10

Unfortunately, two of Monster Energy/Arctic Cat’s crewmembers will not be able to join us at the World Championship in Sweden. For undisclosed circumstances, both Steve Houle and Paul Engelstad were denied travel approval by Department of State. Perhaps it was due to Steve’s passion for firearms and Paul’s application being stained with blood. We may never know. The good news is, they will travel with us in the form of Legomen, which is almost as good as them being with us in person. So starts the beginning of an unforgettable journey  - “Steve and Paul’s Scandinavian Adventure.” Everywhere we go, they’ll be there with us…kind of. Stay posted to watch their adventure unfold!

*editor’s note: This is purely a joke. Both Steve and Paul have valid passports but were unable to join us. Steve is an avid hunter and every race weekend, Paul manages to cut his hands in the trailer. Enjoy.

3.5.10

Tucker will be representing the USA at the FIM Snowcross World Championship in Mala, Sweden March 27!  Click HERE to read the press release.

Stay posted to www.tucker-hibbert.com and the Tucker Hibbert Official Facebook Page to follow his first experience traveling and racing overseas!

3.2.10

Tucker is announcing very exciting news later this week. Stay posted to Tucker’s Official Facebook Page for clues!

2.22.10

Here’s your chance to meet Tucker and watch great racing! Thursday night, Tucker will be at ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minn. for a meet and greet autograph session during the Grassroots Snocross event. Drag out that 1994 Puma, dust it off and sign up for the Vintage class! Don’t feel like racing? Load up your kids, buddies and whoever else you can find and drive to ERX for a night full of two-stroke entertainment for only $10 (kids 12 and under are free)!

2.21.10

Next Wednesday, Tucker will be a guest speaker at BAY (Brainerd Area Youth) Ministries North Rally in Pequot Lakes, Minn.  The theme for this year’s rally is FAME – Somebody’s Always Watching.  It’s an event exploring how you react to life around you.  If you’re in the area, mark your calendar and join Tucker for a night full of praise and inspiration!

What: BAY Ministries North Rally – FAME

When: Wednesday, February 24 – 7 p.m.

Where: Trailside Center (Connected to Pequot Baptist Church) 30028 County Road 112 – Pequot Lakes, Minn.

Who: You!  That’s right, you’re invited.  The event is FREE and open to the public!

2.18.10

Mandi and I spent our Valentine’s Day snowmobiling with my hero, Roger Skime.  We rode around Skime Ranch and through the Beltrami Island State Forest.  Who knew that Northern Minnesota was so cool?  It was the first time Mandi and I snowmobiled together and we had a great time.  I spent most of the day on a F8 .  Mandi rode a Z1 LXR and Roger rode his SnoPro 500 that he raced in the I-500 last month.  Unfortunately with racing, I don’t get a chance to recreation ride very often.  Last year, I was able to sneak in a week of mountain riding in Colorado after the X Games with a group of guys from FCA.  This winter, Mandi and I joined Minnesota United Snowmobiliers Association and our local snowmobile club – Lake Runners Trail Association.  If you’re not a member of your local club or MnUSA, click HERE to join.  It’s a great way to support the sport we love!

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Tucker Hibbert Releases Monster Energy/Arctic Cat Replica Graphics

Baxter, Minn. (Feb. 17, 2010) – Tucker Hibbert along with Digital Ink Design & Graphics are excited to announce the sale of the Tucker Hibbert Monster Energy/Arctic Cat 2010 Replica Graphics Kit.  For the first time, officially licensed Monster Energy snowmobile graphics are available to the public.  The graphics kit is specifically designed for the Arctic Cat Sno Pro chassis and is a replica of Hibbert’s current race graphics.  The Tucker Hibbert Monster Energy/Arctic Cat 2010 Replica Graphics Kit will feature the logos of: Monster Energy, Arctic Cat, Castle X Racewear, Stud Boy, FOX Racing Shox, Speedwerx and Digital Ink Design & Graphics.

“I’m pumped about partnering with Digital Ink to create my replica graphics kit.  Now, riders can have the same look on the trail as I do on the racetrack.  The graphics are printed on the same vinyl I race with so I can guarantee it’s a quality product that will hold up to the extreme conditions of snowmobiling,” Hibbert said.

Hibbert has been working with Digital Ink Design & Graphics since 2007.  The Baxter, Minn. full-service design and graphics company is co-owned by former snocross racer, Josh Goble, and Dan Lundberg.  Goble stated, “Since we started working with Hibbert, we’ve received an overwhelming amount of requests for signature graphics.  We’re proud to be able to provide snowmobiling enthusiasts with the same quality graphics package we’ve created for Hibbert.”

Tucker Hibbert Monster Energy/Arctic Cat 2010 Replica Graphics Kit

Graphics Kit for Arctic Cat Sno Pro Chassis
Official Monster Energy Licensed Product
Where to Buy: www.digitalinkdesign.net • (877) 204-3790
Price: $255 + S&H
Resources: digitalinkdesign.net • tucker-hibbert.com