Donald J.Schmalzbauer Photo Collection
Donald J.Schmalzbauer Photo Collection LEROY LINDBLAD, DALTON LISELL AND DARREL COURTWRIGHT OMDAHL’S 75 440CC PDC FACTORY LINEUP, 1973 BOB EASTMAN STAN HAYES (BACK), DON OMDAHL, DOROTHY MERCER AND WES PESEK STAN HAYES BOB EASTMAN BOB EASTMAN AND HIS MECHANIC, IRWIN NELSON STAN HAYES STAN HAYES DON OMDAHL
Get ‘er Done!
“Havent read a book in years but I think I might even be able finish this one!! Thanks Larry Preston” Kyle VanSloten Thank you Kyle! Get ‘er Done and let me know what you think!
Respect in a Room Full of Rotaxes
Ramblin’ Ray Stevens has an amazing collection of well cared for Ski-Doo’s and Moto-Ski’s. But despite all that Rotax power, he gives Starfire Kids – Midnight Blue Express a place of respect in his man cave. “Even in a room full of Rotax we show respect!” Thank you Ray, I’ll take it!
A Place of Honor
“A few years ago I put my Polaris hat and two copies of the STARFIRE KIDS book. One signed by Larry Preston and the other signed by ALL of the Starfire Kids, Mechanics and crew. 1979-1983 Dad rode Polaris to the end. . . Literally. Dad was killed on his Polaris riding in West Yellowstone […]
The Polaris 65th
The Polaris 65th in Roseau This Weekend! The mother ship in Roseau is planning quite a program this weekend and August 17th looks to be the big day. Friday there are plant tours at 1:00 and 2:00 pm, the Experience Center has extended hours, and there is a public cookout at 5:00 pm in the […]
Chassis Evolution
Here’s a cool example of the genius of the Polaris race team, and how they practiced continual improvement on all the factory race sleds. In 1977, all the sleds are somewhat different and show signs of them experimenting with different ways to make them faster, better and stronger. But they also had to make them […]
Second Printing is DONE and NOW SHIPPING!
It’s finally done and is now shipping! The second printing of Starfire Kids – Midnight Blue Express is back from the printer and ready to ship. HUGE thanks to all that pre-ordered. The pre-order sales were much more than expected – so much so that I’m guessing a third printing won’t be all that far […]
Polaris Experience Center Video
Enjoy Mitchell Johnson, David Johnson and Mike Hetteen discussing the early days of our favorite little company, some race footage, as well as a look inside the Experience Center in Roseau.
Second Printing Is On The Way to the Printer!
It’s on the way to the printer folks! The second printing of Starfire Kids – Midnight Blue Express has been updated, cleaned up and is finally going to the printer. PRE ORDERS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON! I sold out of the first printing months ago, and will be forever grateful to everyone for the fantastic […]
Jerry Bunke photo from Greg Marier
Greg Marier took this candid photo of Jerry Bunke as the biggest year in his career was just about to start in International Falls, Minnesota, late in 1976. Jerry would actually have a bad spill on his new IFS machine at this race, prompting the other factories to protest the new machines as being unsafe. […]