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Monster Energy / Arctic Cat / Ram Truck’s Tucker Hibbert recorded a win on Route 66 Raceway’s tight, technical track Saturday night. The drag strip turned snocross course, right outside of Chicago, featured one of the roughest tracks of the ISOC National Snocross season.

With a short starting line leading into a flat first turn, getting a good start was critical. Poor qualifying picks both nights put Hibbert at an instant disadvantage. Making the best of the situation, he went 2-1-7-2 in his four qualifying rounds.

Friday night, Hibbert looked to be on his way to a win as he quickly moved through the field after a mid-pack start in the 15-rider, 20-lap final. Searching for a line around leader no. 837 Ross Martin, he made a mistake and high-sided his sled. He got going again but struggled to find a groove to finish fifth.

In Saturday’s final, Hibbert qualified ninth but had first pick on the start line due to ISOC’s inverted start rule. On the far inside, he launched off the line and by the end of the backstretch rhythm section, he secured the lead. With a clear track in front of him, he pulled a solid gap over second place. He spent the remainder of the race riding smart on the deteriorating track while dodging downed riders and yellow flags.

Hibbert now holds a 97-point lead in the Pro Open points championship. With three days of racing and 147 points on the line at the final event of the season in Lake Geneva, Wisc., he has the opportunity to clinch his 10th national title on day one.

Tucker Hibbert – #68 Monster Energy / Arctic Cat / Ram Truck

“The Chicago track was wild. I was surprised by the amount of snow they had and I’m pumped they were able to make the race happen with such warm weather. The track was really technical and the backstretch was tough all weekend. I was pretty disappointed about my mistake in the final Friday night and really motivated to get the win on Saturday.”

“The track Saturday night was really technical. A lot of riders struggled and ended up crashing. I’m glad I got out front early and was able to ride my own race.”

“I am really proud of how my team has been working and the season we’ve had so far. I can’t wait for the last race in Lake Geneva and finishing the season off strong!”

Tucker Hibbert – 2016 Chicago National Results

Pro Open Round 13 – Friday

Round 1: 2nd

Round 2: 1st

Final: 5th

Pro Open Round 14 – Saturday

Round 1: 7th

Round 2: 2nd

Final: 1st

Tucker Hibbert’s Final 2015/2016 Snocross Event

March 18-20, 2016: Grand Geneva Resort // Lake Geneva, WI

Noteworthy

Hibbert will take his 200th Pro National career start Saturday, March 19 in Lake Geneva, Wisc.

Monster Energy / Arctic Cat / Ram Truck’s Tucker Hibbert took double wins at the Ram Trucks Snocross National in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. to continue his win streak on the ISOC National Snocross tour. Hibbert is now 10-for-12 in the Pro Open class this season and holds a 102-point lead in the 2016 championship chase.

Hibbert was in top form Friday night winning both his qualifying rounds and the final.

After poor starts in both his qualifying rounds Saturday night, Hibbert had a hard time moving through the field to take a pair of fourth place finishes. The defending champion admitted to struggling in the sloppy, slippery snow and not feeling comfortable taking chances while getting blasted by heavy, wet snow roost. He knew getting a solid start could make or break his run for the win in the final.

In the 15-rider, 18-lap final, Hibbert launched off the start line only to miss grabbing the Stud Boy Holeshot by inches. Hanging close behind frontrunner #54 Petter Narsa in the opening laps, he searched for a line to make the pass. On lap five, Hibbert got a fast run on outside of the downhill rhythm section, snuck to the inside of Narsa at the bottom corner of the hill to make the pass. Once out front, Hibbert went unchallenged to complete the weekend sweep.

Next up for Hibbert is the penultimate event of the season. For the second consecutive year, Route 66 Raceway, right outside of Chicago, will transform its famed drag strip into a snocross course. For more information on the event, visit route66raceway.com.

Tucker Hibbert – #68 Monster Energy / Arctic Cat / Ram Truck

“The track and snow was pretty good on Friday but on Saturday with it warming up, the snow got real slippery and unpredictable for racing. It was tough to be consistent and get traction. The roost was really bad.”

“On Saturday, I struggled through qualifying with my starts and dealing with roost from other riders. I was really focused on my start in the final. I picked what I thought would be the best spot to get the holeshot and it worked out pretty well. I was trying to get into the lead as soon as possible. I didn’t want to wait any longer than I had to. I was getting roosted really bad so I knew I had to get out front to get clear vision.”

“I feel really good. With all the wins and big points lead it takes pressure off for the last two races of the season. I’m focused on finishing the series strong, rack up more wins and get the championship.”

Tucker Hibbert – 2016 Michigan National Results

Pro Open Round 11 – Friday

Round 1: 1st

Round 2: 1st

Final: 1st

Pro Open Round 12 – Saturday

Round 1: 4th

Round 2: 4th

Final: 1st

Tucker Hibbert’s Remaining 2015/2016 Snocross Events

March 4-5, 2016: Route 66 Raceway // Joliet, IL

March 18-20, 2016: Grand Geneva Resort // Lake Geneva, WI

Fast Facts

• Hometown: Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
• Nine-Time National Snocross Champion – 118 Pro National Wins
• 14-Time X Games Medalist
• 2012 and 2010 FIM Snowcross World Champion

Stop by My Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Thursday, February 25 5-7:00 p.m. for your chance to meet Tucker Hibbert and get tickets to the ISOC Ram Snocross National at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort. Test drive a new Ram Truck between 5-7:00 p.m. for a FREE pair of tickets to the snocross event! BONUS: Tucker’s Ram Truck and Monster Energy / Arctic Cat race sled will be on display.

What: Meet Tucker Hibbert // Test drive a new Ram Truck to get FREE tickets to the snocross event!

When: Thursday, February 25 // 5-7:00 p.m.

Where: My Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (formerly Heritage Chrysler) // 4650 East Pickard Street  Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

Monster Energy / Arctic Cat / Ram Truck’s Tucker Hibbert continued his win streak in New York by sweeping rounds nine and 10 of the ISOC National Snocross tour. Hibbert pulled the holeshot nearly every time he hit the track to win all four of his qualifying rounds and both Pro Open finals.

Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino featured a high speed, technical track and with warm temperatures throughout the weekend, snow conditions constantly changed. Hibbert adapted quickly to each condition and put down blistering fast laps both nights. His most impressive run came in Saturday’s 18-lap Pro Open final where he opened a five-second lead over second place by lap five and went on to lap up to fourth place before taking the win.

Hibbert now holds a 90-point lead in the 2016 championship title chase. The ISOC National Snocross tour will take a two-weekend break before hitting the final three events of the season. For more information on Hibbert’s schedule, visit tucker-hibbert.com.

Tucker Hibbert – #68 Monster Energy / Arctic Cat / Ram Truck

“I really couldn’t have asked for a better weekend. This is the second national in a row we [the team] have been able to sweep qualifying and the finals. These weekends don’t come easy, especially now with the inverted start. Even with bad start line picks in my qualifying rounds and finals, I was able to pull almost every holeshot. That’s a testament to how good the guys have my sled dialed-in right now.”

“The track changed a lot throughout the weekend. The snow went from slippery to mealy to icy. It was tricky and really kept you on your toes. There were a lot of crashes throughout the weekend. It just wasn’t a track you could take chances on. I’m thankful I got good starts so I didn’t have to push past my comfort zone to get to the front.”

“Every year in New York, I’m blown away by how passionate the fans are. You don’t see that at any other event of the year. It’s fun to race in that kind of environment.”

“We’re deep into the season and I feel like before we know it, we’ll be at Lake Geneva. It feels good to have a good points lead I but try not to focus on points too much. With so many points on the line each weekend, you have to stay focused and not get ahead of yourself.”

Tucker Hibbert’s Remaining 2015/2016 Snocross Events

February 26-27, 2016: Soaring Eagle Casino // Mt. Pleasant, MI

March 4-5, 2016: Route 66 Raceway // Joliet, IL

March 18-20, 2016: Grand Geneva Resort // Lake Geneva, WI

Click HERE for event information

Fast Facts

• Hometown: Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
• Nine-Time National Snocross Champion – 116 Pro National Wins
• 14-Time X Games Medalist
• 2012 and 2010 FIM Snowcross World Champion

Media Resources

2015/2016 ISOC National Race Archive: snocross.com/on-demand

Meet Tucker Hibbert in Thief River Falls, Minn. Tuesday, February 9. Stop by Pennington Main 3-6:00 p.m. to get an autographed poster and take advantage of deals on Hot Stuff Pizza and Monster Energy. His Arctic Cat race snowmobile and Team 68 Ram Truck will be on display too!

What: Meet Tucker Hibbert // Deals on Hot Stuff Pizza and Monster Energy

When: Tuesday, February 9 // 3-6:00 p.m.

Where: Pennington Main // 220 Main Ave S.  Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Own a piece of history with Tucker Hibbert’s Limited Edition 9-peat t-shirt. Only 368 shirts will be printed to commemorate his record-breaking gold medal performance in Aspen, Colo. January 28, 2016. Each shirt will be hand numbered and autographed by Tucker. Don’t wait to order yours – shirts will sell out fast!

PRE-ORDER Tucker’s Limited Edition 9-PEAT t-shirt: http://tuckerstore.mybigcommerce.com/tucker-hibbert-limited-edition-9-peat-t-shirt/

// THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ONLY – EXPECTED SHIP DATE FOR THIS ITEM AND ANY ADDITIONAL ITEMS ORDERED WITH IT IS MARCH 15, 2016 // 

Tucker Hibbert Limited Edition Gold Medal 9-Peat T-Shirt

• 368 hand-numbered t-shirts are available. The first shirt ordered is #1, second shirt ordered is #2, etc. up to #368
• Individually autographed by Tucker
• Gold foil printing on front and back
• 100% preshrunk cotton
• Regular fit, Adult Size
• Certificate of Authenticity included with each shirt

Monster Energy / Arctic Cat / Ram Truck’s Tucker Hibbert captured his ninth consecutive gold medal with a flawless performance at X Games Aspen 2016. The now 14-time X Games medalist took the holeshot and led every lap of both his qualifying race and the final Thursday evening at Buttermilk Mountain.

Hibbert immediately adapted to the 45-second track lined with icy turns and technical jumps turning the fastest lap in practice. With far inside start line picks in his qualifying round and the final, he pulled strong holeshots to get through the tight right first turn clean before heading into the uphill rhythm section.

In the 20-lap, 10-rider final, Hibbert focused on riding smart and smooth as the track began to break down and develop ice edges. He was never challenged for the lead to take the win by over 10 seconds.

With this gold medal, Hibbert is the first X Games winter athlete to win nine consecutive gold medals and now holds the most medals in a single discipline.

Next up for Hibbert is the fifth stop of the ISOC National Snocross tour in New York where he’s competing for his tenth Pro National Championship.

Tucker Hibbert – #68 Monster Energy / Arctic Cat / Ram Truck

“I feel honored to win nine golds in-a-row. It’s an awesome experience to come to X Games, compete and have the success we [the team] have had. It feels great. All the hard work is paying off and it’s a lot of fun.”

“I didn’t have any expectations for the track. Every year it’s different so I don’t try to anticipate what it’s going to be. It’s definitely an advantage to be able to adapt and ride any kind of track and do it well. I think that’s a key to my success. With my experience and all the different conditions I’ve raced in, it’s an advantage for me.”

“We got in some really solid testing before X Games. Steve from Speedwerx worked hard with us to get our clutching setup for the holeshot and it showed.”

“I don’t have a master plan or big goal of winning a certain amount of medals. I want to keep racing as long as I’m competitive and am still enjoying it.”

Tucker Hibbert – X Games Snocross History

16th Appearance at X Games

2016: Gold

2015: Gold

2014: Gold

2013: Gold

2011: Gold

2010: Gold

2009: Gold

2008: Gold

2007: Gold

2006: DNQ

2005: Silver

2004: Silver

2003: Bronze

2002: Silver

2001: DNF

2000: Gold

Tucker Hibbert – X Games Statistics

• Youngest and oldest to win X Games Snocross gold
• Most X Games winter event gold in a single discipline
• Second on the X Games winter gold list
• Second on the X Games winter overall medal list

Fast Facts

• Hometown: Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
• Nine-Time National Snocross Champion – 114 Pro National Wins
• 14-Time X Games Medalist
• 2012 and 2010 FIM Snowcross World Champion

X Games Aspen 2016 Snocross Final: http://xgames.espn.go.com/xgames/video/14669016/tucker-hibbert-wins-ninth-consecutive-snowmobile-snocross-gold

Here’s the details on how to watch the X Games Aspen 2016 Snowmobile Snocross event. Make sure to note the date and viewing options. If you don’t know your cable/satellite username and password, contact your service provider.

X Games Aspen 2016 Snowmobile Snocross

THURSDAY, January 28

6-7:30pm ET / 5-6:30pm CT / 4-5:30pm MT / 3-4:30pm PT

Round 1 qualifying with final to follow

LIVE on ESPN3* / WatchESPN.com* — Click HERE for the direct link

*Need you cable or satellite log-in and password

Monster Energy / Arctic Cat / Ram Truck’s Tucker Hibbert is focused on winning his ninth consecutive Snocross gold medal at X Games Aspen 2016. Thursday evening, the 13-time medalist will take his 16th X Games Snocross start.

Hailing from Pelican Rapids, Minn., the 31-year-old is known for his methodical approach to racing and ability to adapt to any racecourse. Outside of his X Games accomplishments, he’s a two-time world champion, nine-time national champion and holds 114 pro national victories with a winning percentage of 59 percent. This winter, he’s 6-for-8 on the ISOC National Snocross tour and hot off double wins in South Dakota this past weekend.

X Games Aspen Snocross qualifying and final event will be broadcast live on ESPN3 and watchESPN.com Thursday 6-7:30 p.m. ET. For more information, visit xgames.com.

Tucker Hibbert – #68 Monster Energy / Arctic Cat / Ram Truck

“It’s no secret that X Games is my favorite event of the year. It was my first pro race and a place I’ve always felt at home. There’s something different and special about X Games compared to any other snocross event.”

“I think I put more pressure on myself than anyone else. I work really hard to show up in Aspen ready to win. That’s the goal and I know we [the team] are capable of making that happen. We got in some really good testing earlier this month. Just when we think we have my sled set-up perfect, we find another way to make it better. That’s what I love the most about racing – the constant progression and drive to be better.”

“I never imagined I’d be in this position – going for my ninth gold in a row. No matter what happens on Thursday, I know we’ve done everything we can to be prepared to win.”

Tucker Hibbert – X Games Snocross History

16th Appearance at X Games

2015: Gold

2014: Gold

2013: Gold

2011: Gold

2010: Gold

2009: Gold

2008: Gold

2007: Gold

2006: DNQ

2005: Silver

2004: Silver

2003: Bronze

2002: Silver

2001: DNF

2000: Gold

Tucker Hibbert – X Games Statistics

• Youngest and oldest to win X Games Snocross gold
• Tied for most X Games winter event gold in a single discipline
• Tied for second on the X Games winter gold list
• Tied for third on the X Games winter overall medal list

Fast Facts

• Hometown: Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
• Nine-Time National Snocross Champion – 114 Pro National Wins
• 13-Time X Games Medalist
• 2012 and 2010 FIM Snowcross World Champion

Media Resources

Tucker Practicing for X Games Aspen 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2FWdy34Fs0

Sports Illustrated Feature: http://www.si.com/edge/2016/01/26/tucker-hibbert-snocross-snowmobile-racing-x-games-aspen

2015 X Games Snocross Gold Medal Run: http://xgames.espn.go.com/xgames/video/12227001/tucker-hibbert-wins-gold-snowmobile-snocross

Monster Energy / Arctic Cat / Ram Trucks’ Tucker Hibbert was on fire at the ISOC National Snocross Deadwood Shootout in Deadwood, SD. The first time in his career, Hibbert won all four qualifying rounds and both final events at Days of ‘76 Rodeo Grounds.

In four years of racing on Deadwood’s sub 30-second bullring style track, Hibbert has put on some of the most impressive wins seen in the history of the sport. With the memory of his jaw dropping come-from-behind win en route to his 100th victory last winter, a sold out crowd packed into the rodeo grounds looking for another show.

Both Friday and Saturday night through qualifying and the finals, bad startline picks and poor starts didn’t faze Hibbert. To the delight of the sold-out crowd, no matter how rough the course got or intense the snow roost was, the nine-time champion battled his way to the front every time he hit the track.

Hibbert now has a 66-point lead in the 2016 ISOC National Snocross Pro Open Championship chase. Next up is X Games Aspen where he’ll compete for a record ninth consecutive gold medal. The event will be broadcast live on ESPN3 and watchESPN.com Thursday, January 28 6-7:30 p.m. ET.

Tucker Hibbert – #68 Monster Energy / Arctic Cat / Ram Truck

“This weekend was huge for me and my team. I knew we were in a good place coming into the event but it’s always challenging racing on a track like this. No matter what challenge was thrown at us this weekend, we found a way to get the job done. Even though I’m not a big fan of racing on this track, the fans make it worth it. They were crazy and kept me pushing all weekend. It feels so good to come out of Deadwood with the sweep and ready to battle at X Games this week.”

Tucker Hibbert – 2016 Deadwood Shootout Results

Pro Open Round 7 – Friday

Round 1: 1st

Round 2: 1st

Final: 1st

Pro Open Round 8 – Saturday

Round 1: 1^st

Round 2: 1^st

Final: 1st 

Fast Facts

• Hometown: Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
• Nine-Time National Snocross Champion – 114 Pro National Wins
• 13-Time X Games Medalist
• 2012 and 2010 FIM Snowcross World Champion

Video Highlight

Hibbert’s final lap pass for the win in round two qualifying Saturday night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t296wuoR4tM