USCC Red Lake I-500 Reschedule Dates

Minto, ND (December 30, 2011) - The United States Cross-Country Snowmobile Racing Association (USCC) National Guard Cross-Country Snowmobile Championship has rescheduled its flagship event, the USCC Red Lake I-500. The new dates are February 24-26, 2011. The schedule change is the result of current poor snow conditions in the race region and weather forecasts that don't show significant changes during the next two weeks.

"We tried to reschedule the race on the most convenient date possible," said USCC Race Director Jesse Strege. "It's difficult to do because the weather has shortened our season considerably and we're down to only about two months of schedule options. The good thing is with the later date there's more daylight and we're almost guaranteed to have some snow cover."

The Red Lake I-500 is a three-day, 500-mile race that takes place in and around Thief River Falls, Minn., the home of Arctic Cat snowmobiles. Based out of Seven Clans Casino, the race features a $10,000 cash payout for the winner of the Pro 600 class and is one of the richest overall races in snowmobiling.

For more information on the USCC National Guard Cross-Country Snowmobile Championship visit www.usccracing.com.

The USCC racing circuit is entering its tenth season and is the largest cross-country snowmobile racing organization in North America. USCC has expanded with an Eastern circuit called USCC East. The USCC and USCC East hold races in four states including North Dakota, Minnesota, New York and Maine. Follow USCC on Facebook or visit www.usccracing.com for information, registration, news and race results. Contact USCC at: 701-248-2029. For sponsorship information contact Marty McDonald: marty.mcdonald@gmail.com. Media contact, Jim Urquhart: jimu@usccracing.com.