Winter has officially arrived in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and we are headed to Ironwood for the season opener this weekend. With some areas already seeing upwards of two feet of snow, it’s the perfect setting for all the high-flying, edge-of-your-seat action. It’s a stark contrast from the muddy mess we saw at several AMSOIL Championship Snocross races last season.

New Stop and Old Favorites Return

December

AMSOIL Championship Snocross kicks off with the Snocross National December 13-14 at Mt. Zion in Ironwood, Michigan. The Ironwood opener will also feature the exciting AMSOIL Dominator challenge, more on that below.

January

As we head into 2025, the series returns to the “Daytona of Snocross,” the Pirtek Snocross National in Shakopee, Minnesota, January 10-11, followed closely by the fan-favorite U.S. Air Force Snocross National in the “Wild West” of Deadwood, South Dakota, January 24-25.

February

The Pro class Grand Prix de Valcourt was new to the series last season, and we’re heading back across the border to Valcourt, Quebec, for a repeat February 7-9. Racers and fans will spend the following weekend, February 21-22, at the U.S. Air Force Snocross National in Salamanca, New York.

March

The month kicks off in Minnesota, with the ERX Snocross National in Elk River on March 7-8. Then the circuit rolls back to the “Snowmobile Captial of the World,” in Eagle River, Wisconsin, for the Hayes Brakes Snocross National on March 14-15, a fan favorite that is back on the schedule this year.

April

After a 3-year hiatus, the series finale returned to the Twin Ports last April. This season will again conclude in Duluth, Minnesota, with the AMSOIL Snocross National at Spirit Mountain on April 4-6.

Dominator Opens the Season

The AMSOIL Dominator is a bracket-style, head-to-head, Pro-class race on opening weekend of the series in December at Ironwood. Past winners have included Tim Tremblay, Kody Kamm and Elias Ishoel. Last season, Gustav Sahlsten burst onto the scene taking home the $10,000 purse shortly before a season ending injury. He returns this year to fight for a title with the Scheuring Speed Sports team.

All-Star Lineup

In 2024, Emil Harr took home the crown in Pro points after Elias Ishoel was sidelined for the season with an injury. Both return this season to contest for a championship. With the aforementioned Gustav Sahlsten now backed by a factory team, he is also a top racer to keep your eye on. 

Hot on their tails will be a slew of returning riders including youngster Jordan Lebel, the rookie who finished last season second in points. Other notables include Adam Peterson, Oskar Norum, Emil Harr, and Kody Kamm. Some have traded trailers, some have moved up classes, but all will be competitive.

Watch Snocross Live

Be sure to catch all of this season’s action live by subscribing to FloSports. Tape-delayed replays of all 16 rounds will be aired on FOX Sports. Racing kicks off Friday, Dec. 13 with the AMSOIL Dominator in Ironwood. Follow our social channels for more information and behind-the-scenes action.

We’ll see you at the races!