Winner of the Jim Adema/Wayne Koomen Memorial Cup, Steve Hugenell poses with runner up Dean Kissinger, and Adema/Koomen tribute guests Pat Adema, Cliff Dayton, Greg Koomen, and Bruce Koomen

Steve Hugenell Rocks his way to the Cup!!!
Yes it was hot at the 2nd annual Bevra vintage grass drags, but the racing was HOTTER!!! Steve Hugenell from Homer Michigan bested the field in the 440 Mod class to claim the Jim Adema/Wayne Koomen Memorial Cup. Mother Nature threatend rain, but the weather held off until all the festivities had ended, allowing for some great vintage grass drag action.

I'm working on writing up a nice story and will have it up in a few days!! I will have the results posted on our message board very soon.

Stay tuned!!!

Jim Adema/Wayne Koomen Cup
BEVRA is pleased to announce that we have been given the blessings of Pat (Adema) Senneker and Cindy and Greg Koomen to offer this trophy award in memorial to two great Sno*Jet and West Michigan racing legends and pioneers of the sport to the winner of a special stand alone 440 Mod class at our vintage drags this weekend at Nelson's Sno Motion 09 in Greenville Michigan.

Registration for racers and show sleds starts at 8 am and racing begins at noon. Testing from 10:30 am to 11:30am Drivers meeting at 11:45 am. General admission gates open at 10 am. A 2.00 donation to the Michigan Snowmobile Association (MSA) is the only charge.

A special tribute area has been setup in our show display area and will feature photos, hoods, and other momentos of Jim Adema and Wayne Koomens racing careers. Guests planning to attend include Pat (Adema) Senneker, Dianne Miller, Cindy Koomen, Greg Koomen, Cliff Dayton Sr, Cliff Dayton Jr, along with many others from that era of racing in MISA actions.

Nelson's Speed Shop is located a couple of miles north of Greenville on M-91. (Greenville Road)

Hope you can attend, should be a great amount of fun.

Maxi

Sno*Jet is the theme sled for this years show.
Sno*Jet will be the official theme sled for this years show portion of the Big Extreme Vintage Grass Drags and Vintage Show at Nelson's Speed Shop's Sno-Motion '09, August 23rd. So dust off and shine up those blue beauties and share your passion for the sport with thousands of snowmobile afficianados. But, remember, all brands of sleds are welcome to the show. So dust off your mercs, harleys, Cats and Deeres, Doo's Polaris's and Evinrudes. We'd love to see your pride and joy!!

BEVRA's 2008-9 Racing Season starts August 23rd!!!
That's right sport fans, BEVRA will hold it's 2nd Annual Vintage Grass Drags as a featured event at Nelson's Speed Shops Sno-Motion '09 on Saturday August 23rd, 2008. BEVRA will have a show sled display as well, so bring your sleds to race, show or just plain come to Sno-Motion 09 to find some excellent pre-season deals and watch the vintage sleds tear up the turf!!

2008 Classes:

1. Stock Fan Cooled Single 1985 & older 0-400 cc Fan-Cooled single cylinder sleds (similar to BEVRA Relic HD and Post 75)

2. Relic Improved 1975 & older 0-400 cc Fan Cooled single cylinder sleds (similar to BEVRA Relic Improved)

3. Stock Fan 0-340 1985 & older 0-340 cc Stock fan-cooled OEM single pipe (all OEM single pipes production sleds, similar to BEVRA Stock B Fan)

4. Stock Fan 0-440 1985 & older 0-440 cc Stock fan-cooled OEM single pipe (all OEM single pipes production sleds, similar to BEVRA Stock C Fan)

5. Super Stock 0-340 1985 & older 0-340 cc Stock Fan, F/A, or liquid-cooled OEM pipe (twin pipes allowed-similar to BEVRA SuperStock B)

6. Super Stock 0-440 1985 & older 0-440cc Stock Fan, F/A, or Liquid-cooled OEM pipe (twin pipes allowed-similar to BEVRA SuperStock C)

7. Super Stock 0-550cc 1985 & older 0-550cc Stock Fan, F/A, or Liquid-cooled OEM pipe (twin pipes allowed-similar to BEVRA SuperStock D)

8. Mod 0-340 1985 & older 0-340 cc Fan, F/A, or liquid-cooled any pipe allowed(similar to BEVRA Mod II)

9. Mod 0-550 1985 & older 0-550 cc Fan, F/A, or liquid-cooled any pipe
allowed (similar to BEVRA Mod III)

10. Open Mod Vintage 1985 & older 0-650 cc Fan, F/A, or liquid-cooled any pipe
allowed (similar to BEVRA Mod IV/X)

11. Barnstormer Pre-1975 model year fan-cooled sleds (similar to
BEVRA "Barnstormer")

12. Jr. Class 0-300 1985 & older 0-300cc Fan-cooled OEM single pipe (similar to BEVRA Jr. Novice)

13. Exhibition Late model sleds Stock and Trail Modified.

14. Jim Adema/Wayne Koomen Cup 440 Mod

Remember, these classes are similar to our winter classes, but not exactly like our winter classes. No cleated tracks over sleds over 65 hp or on mod sleds.

Safety rules include: Working tether switch to be worn by driver or mechanic whenever the sled is being run. No lifting up the backs of sleds to clean them out without a safety stand in place. Snowflaps should touch ground with driver seated and be secured. Clutch guards must be in place. Traction products should not exceed 1/2" over highest part of the track. Snell approved full coverage helmet with eye protection, saf-jac or equivalent, over the ankle shoes, long sleeve shirt recommended.

Entry fee will be $20.00 dollars in each class.

Registration will begin at 8 am, Racing will start no later than 12 noon.

A fine time was had be all!!!
Thank you to everybody that was able to attend the 2007-08 Bevra awards banquet and meeting.
A special thanks to Greg McKenna and his staff at McKenna's Village Tavern and Restaurant for making the banquet a most enjoyable evening for everyone.

BEVRA would like to thank and welcome aboard two new members to the BEVRA Board of Directors, Jason Noteboom and Doug Flannery, and thank retiring President and Secretary Keven and Lynn Hoisington for the outstanding effort they have given to BEVRA over the last 5 years.

BEVRA would also like to thank Jason Noteboom for the By-Pas products he donated for prizes and Todd Klenk and Klenks twister racing for the fine Dow Corning lubricants they donated for prizes.

BEVRA also wants to recognize our first new sponsor for the 2008-2009 season, Lakeside Electric.

Once again, thanks to all that attended!!

Lets go racing!!

March 21 2008 Update: New pics in Gallery
More 2008 season pics from Jason Noteboom added to the gallery!!!

March 2nd 2008 race pics submitted by A Giles.

Pics from Todd Klenk added to gallery!!

Thanks for a great 2008 winter season!!
Thanks to Nelson's Speed Shop, Victory Sign and Graphics, Morelands Moto-Cross and great members of BEVRA for their support in making the 2008 season a great success!!

Big Extreme Vintage Racing Association, Inc
Formed in 2003, BEVRA is a non-profit group of vintage snowmobile racers promoting safe and family orientated oval racing of vintage snowmobiles.
Formed by racers of varying backgrounds which include; Ice Ovals, Drag Racing, and Sno-Cross, each board member has contributed their personal knowledge and talents to help create what we feel is the best vintage racing circuit in Michigan, with the most complete and fair rules, BEVRA will continue to strive to fulfill the racers need for a safe and fun filled yet highly competitive racing experiance.

Call (616) 520-1624 after 6pm weekdays anytime during the weekend,
or email questions to bevraracing@live.com