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Vintage snowmobile races speed up after rain stops

By JASON JUNO

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IRONWOOD - After waiting for the rain to stop on Saturday, the finals went off without a hitch on Sunday for the Pro Vintage Racing event at the Ironwood Snowmobile Olympus.

A big race on Sunday was the Formula 500, where every driver rides a Polaris 500 carburetor model from 1989-92.

Derek Meyer built a big lead after the first restart following a caution flag. But his advantage went away with another wreck on the last lap. Brad Kolecheck of Medford, Wisconsin got off to a good start and held Meyer off at the finish for the victory.

"It feels good," Kol...

 
 
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