Press Releases

Crashes Plague BOSS Team at Fargo Nationals

Glyndon, Minnesota, March 8-9, 2013
Buffalo River Race Park in Glyndon, Minnesota was the site of rounds 13 and 14 of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series just outside of BOSS Racing’s US headquarters in Fargo, North Dakota. Attendance was high, snow conditions were excellent and the sleds were freaky fast. Despite everything appearing to be in the team’s favor, it was a tough weekend for the team, as one crash after the other occurred like clockwork- all weekend long. After a wild series of collisions in qualifying, only Corey Watkinson advanced to the main event on Friday. Positioned on the front row, he had a good pull off the line and immediately tangled in a first turn pile-up. When the snow settled, Watkinson had been pushed to the rear of the pack, where heremained after being unable to recover the distance gained by the leaders. Saturday was a bit of a repeat but this time it was Renaud on the front line of the main. He also finished in the rear of the pack after a stunning mid-race crash. Renaud currently sits top five in points with his sights set on top three by the end of next weekend.

“ That’s the unpredictable nature of racing. Despite the talent and hard work of the crew- some weekends just won’t go your way. There is a mental component to this̶ the first series of crashes left the team shaken. In an attempt to recover lost ground, our riders proceeded to take greater risks which resulted in further crashes. We are immensely thankful we have no serious injuries and we are all laser focused on Geneva coming up this weekend.”- Garry Querel
 

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Traverse City Proves Challenging for BOSS

Traverse City, Michigan - 02-11-13
Traverse City, Michigan proved to be a challenge for the crew this weekend.  Despite being one of the less complicated tracks of the season it gave its share of headaches for the crew.

Friday started well with Renaud Alexandre hard-charging during Pro Lite competition -- locking down two first place finishes in his heat races and positioned for the main as the top qualifier.  In the Final Renaud pulled third off the line and tangled up with another rider while fighting for 2nd place, resulted in a crash which pushed him to 13th for the finish.  From that point forward, you might think the rumors about "bad luck 13" are true; Corey Watkinson had a rough go of things in his Friday heat races forcing him to the LCQ where he finished 6th --keeping him out of the main event.

Petter Narsa's Friday Pro Open qualifying resulted in tow 5th place finishes.  In his Final Narsa was fighting for fifth with Logan Christian when he was run over by another rider and sustained an injury to his right leg - resulting in a 15th place finish and moving him down the ladder to 9th in national points.

Things didn't improve much Saturday.  Watkinson and Alexandre both advanced to their Pro Lite final where Corey started 6th fasted qualifier and crashed  in a fight for fight taking him out, while Renaud finished near the back of the pack after starting on the back row.  Narsa was 6th fastest qualifier in his Pro Open heats putting him front row for the Roseau 10 Pro Open Final -- where he became entangled in first turn chaos and never recovered leaving him with a 12th place finish.  Next up is Salamanca, New York, February 22-23rd.

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Alexandre Locks Down 2 Podiums at Deadwood Shootout

Deadwood, South Dakota February 4, 2013-
Deadwood, South Dakota hosted Midseason Rounds 7 and 8 of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series. A legendary town made infamous as the site where gunfighter Wild Bill Hickok met his death while playing poker -Deadwood brought a western twist and an intense battle to the national tour.

Corey Watkinson set an excellent pace for the team placing 2nd and 1st in his Friday Night heats. Pro Lite teammate Renaud Alexandre also took a first in
Heat 1 followed by a fourth in Heat 2 - advancing both Pro Lite Riders to the front row of the Pro Lite Final where Alexandre secured the 3rd place podium slot.

Alexandre repeated that performance on Saturday in the Pro Lite Round 8 Final, taking another 3rd place podium spot for the team. Watkinson had an off during the LCQ which prevented his advance to Saturdays’s Pro Lite Final.

Pro Petter Narsa ( #271) has certainly had his work cut out for him this season, with an intensely tight field of top caliber athletes in the elite Pro class, but his calm consistent approach continues to advance him in season points. Narsa had strong showings in his Friday Night heat races- taking a 2nd and a 1st for Team Jimmy John’s and advancing to the front row of the main. Petter finished 5th in the Pro Open Final on Friday after a wild ride on the hairpin course. On Saturday, Narsa placed 2nd in both of his Pro Open qualifying rounds and ended his weekend with a 7th place place finish in his final, which nudged him one spot forward in national points to 8th overall.

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Petter Narsa Top 5 at Winter X Games 17

Aspen Colorado - 1.29.13

As part of an elite field of the world’s top snowmobile athletes Team Jimmy John’s was invited to participate in one of the world’s most televised sporting events for action sport athletes̶Winter X Games 17, this past weekend.

The prestigious event held on the famed slopes of Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado generates millions of impressions globally through live coverage on ESPN and ABC. It also draws upwards of 100,000 live spectators each year as athletes compete for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals alongside
several other snow sport disciplines including snowboarding and skiing.

Winter X Games 17 was a first for 20 year old Team Jimmy John’s Pro Athlete, Petter Narsa (#271). Narsa had an impressive run, coming into Sunday’s main event as the second fastest qualifier right behind 6-peat Gold Medalist Tucker Hibbert- and garnering much coveted attention from X Games
media. Set up 2nd on the line for the main, Narsa held the reins at the start in order to navigate through the first corner bottleneck. a wise decision as it allowed him to move to the left and avoid the pack. Narsa quickly settled into a 4th place position, eventually losing ground to fellow Swede Emil
Ohman and finishing a respectable 5th out of 24 riders on the most difficult course of his career.

Team Jimmy John’s Pro Lite athlete Renaud Alexandre (#793) was also invited to participate in Winter X Games 17. The combination of a gnarly course and bad luck sent Alexandre to the LCQ̶ when a complication with the sled forced Renaud to pull off the course while running 4th and ended his run at Winter X.

“ESPN and the staff at Buttermilk Resort put on a world class show and the BOSS Racing crew is honored to be a part of the elite group of athletes invited to participate in this prestigious event. The team looks strong and we are eager to continue our regular season this weekend” - Garry Querel

The BOSS team is currently battling its way across country; in the midst of the snow/ice storm hammering the midwest. We return to the ISOC National circuit in Deadwood, South Dakota this Friday, February 1st, with main events taking place Saturday the 2nd.

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Narsa and Watkinson Podium at Eagle River World Championship

Eagle River, Wisconsin - 1.21.13

Eagle River, Wisconsin 1.21.13 - Team JImmy John’s headed to northern Wisconsin this weekend to participate in one of the snowmobile industry’s iconic events- the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby. The 50th Annual event, also known as the Indianapolis 500 of snowmobile racing saw a huge uptick in competitive spirit as event sponsor, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, added significant dollars to the purse this season- upping the stakes to $60,000 for the champion and making it the richest payout in modern snowmobile racing history.

Friday kicked off strong for Team Jimmy John’s/ Ski-Doo with Petter Narsa locking down the number 3 podium spot for the Friday Night Thunder Pro-Open Shoot-Out in front of a packed house! Saturday qualifying brought all three riders through to Sundays’ main events.

On Sunday Corey Watkinson placed 3rd in the Pro- Lite final securing the second podium for the team of the weekend. In the Pro Open Snocross Final Narsa set up on the line as the 4th fastest qualifier. He pulled strong off the start coming out of turn one in 4th place. then passing Johan Lidman for 3rd and showed signs of fighting with Tremblay for 2nd. As the race wore on, Narsa settled into third where he remained until the final lap of the race; breaking a front end component and slipping back to the fourth place slot.

Team Jimmy John’s is loaded up and headed to Aspen, Colorado to participate in the internationally televised Winter X Games. Events kick off at Buttermilk Mountain on Thursday, January 24 and runs through Sunday January 27th. You can watch the Snocross feature live on ESPN beginning at 2PM EST on Sunday, Jan 27th. for more information please visit www.xgames.com

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Team Jimmy John's snocross athletes, Petter Narsa and Renuad Alexandre will participate in ESPN's Winter X Games, January 27th, 2013 in the Snocross feature.

Winnipeg, Manitoba - 1.21.13

Team Jimmy John's snocross athletes, Petter Narsa and Renuad Alexandre will participate in ESPN's Winter X Games, January 27th, 2013 in the Snocross feature.

 This prestigious internationally televised event draws over 150 adrenaline addicted athletes from around the world to compete for Gold in several different winter sport disciplines. The party get started on Thursday, January 24th at Buttermilk Mountain and continues through Sunday when the world's top snocross athletes will ply their trade. 

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Television Schedule:

X Games Aspen 2013 will feature the return of live coverage on ABC, combining with coverage on ESPN for 20 hours of live X Games Aspen content in high-definition, January 24 – 27, 2013 from Aspen, Colo. WatchESPN will stream all 20 hours of coverage as well as three hours of original content and ESPN 3D will telecast all 21.5 hours of live X Games coverage.

*Times and events listed are Eastern Time (ET) and are subject to change.
Please consult your local listings.

Last Year's Stats: The wide offering of X Games Aspen 2012 content across ESPN’s networks and global distribution platforms produced double-digit usage growth that included television, smartphones, tablets and online through digital and social media. The overall television rating across ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC was 0.8, representing an average of 903,000 homes, a 32 percent increase from the previous year. The rating was boosted by the highest-rated and most-watched Winter X Games telecast ever on ESPN, a 1.4 on Sunday, Jan. 29. ESPN’s digital media audience for Winter X Games content during the four days of the event, January 26-29, delivered an average minute audience of 2,300 unique visitors, up 147 percent from 2011.

Forthcoming details on X Games can be found on www.xgames.com for fans or on www.espneventmedia.com for members of the media. Follow the X Games on Twitter at http://twitter.com/xgames.

Narsa Podiums at Jimmy John’s sponsored Canterbury Nationals

Shakopee, Minnesota - 1.5.13

Team Jimmy John’s traveled to Shakopee, Minnesota this weekend in the heart of snowmobile country to compete in Rounds 5 and 6 of the ACSS Series at famed horse racing facility; Canturbury Park. The Canterbury Nationals were presented by the team’s title sponsor, Jimmy John’s - energizing the BOSS crew to showcase its “freaky fast” athletes to the 10‘s of thousands of fanatics who braved nightime winter temps to cheer on the world’s best snocross athletes. Even Saturday's historic NFL rivalry between the Minnesota Vikings and Wisconsin's Green Bay Packers did nothing to deter fans who were crammed wall-to-wall in true standing room only fashion.

The race course was a short, tight course with deep holes-in full view of Canterbury's luxury indoor facilities. CBS Sports trained their cameras on the course hoping for adrenaline raising action and the Canterbury track lived up to its legendary status as a nerve-wracking layout. The short unforgiving track magnified errors and forced riders to be at the top of their game- as numerous pile-ups and catapaulting crashes kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Friday Round 5- Watkinson (#173) kicked off Pro-Lite Friday Night with a 4 and 4 in his qualifying rounds. Teammate Alexandre had a tougher go of things with an 8 and 6 in his first heats and both Pro-Lite riders advanced to the main through the LCQ wrapping up their night with a 7th for Watkinson and 8th for Alexandre.

Petter Narsa (#271) began his Pro rounds with an 8th in Heat 1 and a 2nd in Heat 2. Petter moved into the final after a 3rd place finish in the LCQ. Things turned south quickly for Narsa as he became part of the turn one carnage. Snow dust filled the air and sleds were airborne as everyone held their breath to see who came out unscathed. Narsa’s sled was up-ended and he strugged to remount as riders attempted to extricate sleds from the heap. Narsa held a fast line, keeping pace with Kamm the rest of the race, but he could not recover the lost ground and ended the night with 12th place finish.

Saturday Round 6- Renaud rocked it through his heats- entering the main as the fastest qualifier of the night. Watkinson also improved with a 4th and a 2nd in qualifying. Renaud pulled hard at the start of the main and tangled with the tight pack in the first bottleneck. With the field running so close in speed, Renaud was unable to pass and finished 6th overall. Watkinson came in 12th.

Petter Narsa (#271) showed incredible power exploding off the line in his heat races, tangle ups ensued in heat 1, pushing him to 5th. Heat 2 brought him across the line in 2nd. Narsa entered the final event as the 6th fastest qualifier of the night. At the green he came out of the first bottleneck in 5th holding that position for most of the 25 laps despite constant pressure from behind. Things got dicey in the final laps and Narsa moved up to a 3rd place podium position in front of thousands of cheering fans.

“We really want to commend the ISOC organization for their world class event this weekend. This is one of the best events on the circuit and we are honored to showcase the freaky fast crew of Team Jimmy John’s here at our title sponsor’s event.”- said team owner, Garry Querel.

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Team Jimmy John’s Podiums Again at BlackJack Nationals

Winnipeg, Manitoba - 12.10.12

Team Jimmy John’s/ Ski-Doo/BOSS Racing travelled to Bessemer, Michigan over the weekend to participate in Rounds 3 and 4 of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series. The race course set on BlackJack Mountain is recognized as the toughest course on the tour—and it lived up to its
reputation with an incredible 12 whoops section christened the “Dirty Dozen”.

Despite excellent snow conditions, the precipitous grade created real difficulties for the BOSS crew as the flat-landers attempted to adjust to the “toughest track ever assembled”at an ISOC national. Alexandre (#793) started slow on Friday with a 7th and 6th in his Pro-Lite heat races. Watkinson (#173) fared a bit better in the same class taking a 1st and 6th. Both riders advanced to the main after qualifying through the LCQ but experienced their share of hard
luck in the final. Watkinson had to make up time after being pitched from his sled in the whoops section, resulting in a 9th place finish, while Renaud ended his day with a 6th place overall after being pushed deep into the pack in turn one.

Saturday saw dramatic improvement for Renaud, as he came to terms with the treacherous track. He took 3rd and 2nd in his heat races and secured the 3rd place podium slot for the Pro-Lite main. Watkinson had a rough go of things with an 8th and 5th in his heat races and was unable to make the final.

“The field this season is incredibly intense and there is no room for error with a track like that- every decision matters, more so than usual - its one of the most competitive seasons I can remember.” said team owner, Garry Querel.

New to the series this year, Pro Open athlete, Petter Narsa (#271) had his share of hard knocks this weekend. He qualified for Friday’s Pro-Open Final through the LCQ and finished in 10th place after getting tangled up in the first turn and finding it hard to recover the lost ground. Saturday he saw a similar fate as he again got piled-up in the first corner chaos—pushing him to the back. Overall Narsa was able to advance one spot in Pro Open National points after finishing 12th in Saturday’s Pro Open Final. The team is back on the road and preparing for one of the most exciting races of the year; the Canterbury Nationals, presented by Jimmy John’s in Shakopee, MN January 4 & 5th.

CBS Sports Network will broadcast 16 half-hour race shows - all in HD - on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. EST. The AMSOIL Championship Snocross - as an added bonus - will also air in an evening repeat of each show during the week. Coverage begins Dec 30th!

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Renaud Alexandre Wins Pro-Lite Round #2

Team Jimmy John’s/ Ski-Doo/BOSS Racing kicked off the International Series of Champions snocross season in Duluth, Minnesota this past weekend under the watchful eye of CBS Sports as film crews poised their cameras on the intensely competitive field of riders. The Spirit Mountain course reunited the world’s best snocross athletes after an 8 month off season and the competition proved to be very intense —with most pros often running less than a one second difference in their lap times. Track conditions were difficult due to a sugary man-made base and intermittent heavy snowfall producing low visibility throughout much of the weekend. Less snow forced a shorter, more violent course than usual and riders from the US, Canada, France and Sweden all struggled to keep things together.

Round One (Saturday)- All three Team Jimmy John’s riders qualified for their main events during the first round of the season. In the Pro-Lite Final Renaud Alexandre (#793) finished 8th after holding 3rd for 16 laps in heavy snow and poor visibility. Corey Watkinson moved into the final after his 3rd place finish in the LCQ (#173) and finished near the back of the pack in the Pro-Lite Final. Pro athlete Petter Narsa (#271) qualified 5th for the Pro Final on Saturday night after going 3rd and 2nd in his heat races. In the main Narsa’s modified Ski-Doo pulled fast off the line and tangled up in the mayhem of turn one pushing him back to the rear. The shorter course made passing very difficult and lines were rapidly changing under the man made snow. After a brutal 25 lap final with a tight field, Narsa finished 10th place overall.

Round Two ( Sunday) - Renaud Alexandre had the best showing of the day on Sunday going 1st and 1st in his qualifying heats making him the lead qualifier for his Pro-Lite main. At the start he pulled off the line in 3rd, and finished first overall with a commanding 3 second lead, capturing the number one podium slot. Petter Narsa took 7th in Pro Open Heat 1, 4th in Heat 2 and a 6th in the Last Chance Qualifier missing his Pro Open Final by one spot.
Beginning with the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series season opening round in Duluth,

Minn. (Nov. 25-27) and running through the season finale in Lake Geneva, Wis. (March 16-18), CBS Sports Network will broadcast 16 half-hour race shows - all in HD - on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. EST. The AMSOIL Championship Snocross - as an added bonus - will also air in an evening repeat of each show during the week. So tune in on Dec. 30th for the Duluth airing!

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SCOTT Sports signs as Official Clothing Sponsor

Winnipeg, Manitoba - 11.20.12

Team Jimmy John's / Ski-Doo / BOSS Racing is pleased to announce SCOTT Sports has stepped up its commitment to the high profile Ski-Doo snocross team.

SCOTT has been the official helmet and the official goggle supplies for Team Jimmy John's / Ski-Doo / BOSS Racing since 2011; providing our athletes the best the industry has to offer in head and eyewear protection. This season SCOTT will outfit the high profile team in its rider uniforms and outerwear apparel.

"We've recognized consistent growth in both the hardwood and softgood categories, and BOSS Racing is a critical addition in helping us with further promotion and development of the products. The caliber of riders and overall professionalism of the team put together by team owner, Garry Querel, is an ideal fit for SCOTT," added Adam Greene, Marketing Manager for SCOTT Sports.

Scott dates back to 1958, when Ed Scott revolutionized skiing by inventing the first aluminum ski pole. In 1970, Scott entered the motorsports market with the first ever motocross specific goggle and later introduced snowmobile goggles, apparel, and accessories. Since then, it brought a series of innovative products to market.

"SCOTT Sports has a reputation for producing innovative products -- the company upgrades the team's style element with its trendy designs but of course, protection for our athletes is key in this brutal sports - where athletes become inundated with snow and ice due to weather and the roost of other sleds. We take our athlete protection and comfort very seriously, and we are pleased to have SCOTT in our line of defense." -- Garry Querel

For more information on the complete line of motorsport products produced by SCOTT, please visit the company's website at www.scott-sports.com.

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EVS Sports Signs as Official Protection Sponsor

Winnipeg, Manitoba - 11.19.12

Team Jimmy John's / Ski-Doo / BOSS Racing is pleased to announce EVS Sports as the official protection sponsor. EVS Sports, the Original Protective Gear Company, has supplied all Jimmy John's / BOSS Racing athletes with its top notch products, including the SV1R Snow Vests.

"In the sport of snocross, nothing is more important than the safety of our athletes; Our newly formed partnership with the EVS Sports, the Original Protective Gear Company, gives us all the peace of mind so we can give it everything we've got on the track and focus on winning." - Garry Querel

About EVS Sports:

In 1985 two gentlemen developed a strategy that would forever change and revolutionize the sport of Motocross. After years of knee injuries and no brace on the market to fit their need, EVS Sports was born. The AMX-5 was the industries first ever Motocross specific knee brace. Over 25 years later the AMX-5 saw tremendous success with some of the worlds most prestigious athletes using it and helping to grow the brand into the image it has become today. Over the last quarter century EVS Sports has become the leader in innovation and advanced technology, developing head to toe products for the majority of today's extreme sports athletes. What started out as one knee brace has evolved into an extensive line of knee braces, neck supports, helmets, chest/back protection and a long list of protective great products to keep any athlete safe when doing what they love. We pour the same amount of dedication and determination into our products as your do into becoming the best that you can possibly be. For more information log on to www.evs-sports.com.

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BOSS Racing Signs Pro-Lite Athlete Renaud Alexandre

Winnipeg, Manitoba  August 23, 2012

BOSS Racing is pleased to announce the signing of East Coast Snocross athlete, Renaud Alexandre to ride for Team Jimmy John’s during the 2012-2013
snocross season.

Renaud Alexandre, a Quebec native will represent Team Jimmy John’s in the Pro-Lite division of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series. Renaud rounds out the three man team along with Pro-Lite teammate Corey Watkinson and Pro athlete Petter Narsa this season. Renaud has gained recognition as a tough competitor on the East Coast Snocross Series with a knack for picking smart lines and consistent podium finishes.

“As a team we are committed to advancing the sport of snocross and part of that effort includes supporting athletes in the Pro-Lite division. This division
has developed into an intense competition on par with the battle of the Pros and we are proud to be able to lend our expertise to this up and coming pool of
athletes. Renaud has well established himself as a top caliber rider and we are excited to have him on the team this year.”- Garry Querel

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BOSS Racings signs Petter Narsa to race full season in U.S.

Winnipeg, Manitoba May 15, 2012

BOSS Racing is pleased to announce the signing of Swedish snocross champion, Petter Narsa, as lead pro for Team Jimmy John’s during the
2012-2013 snocross season.

Narsa represents the best in talent in the snocross industry and is a testimony to the growing pool of gifted snocross athletes emerging in northern Europe. In spite of his young age, 19 year Narsa already holds several prestigious titles including Swedish Stadium-Cross Champion and Swedish Snowcross Champion. Petter recently took home the silver medal behind industry icon Tucker Hibbert during the 2012 FIM World Cup after leading for 3/4th’s of the race.

While Narsa’s accomplishments are many, his most recent success was a Gold Medal at the International Clash de Nations where he beat out the 2012 North American ISOC year-end champion Tim Tremblay for the title in Falun, Sweden on March 24th. His international acclaim is rising as Narsa was recently nominated for “best performance last season” in the 2012 Northern Swedish Sports Gala. This prestigious european event is recognized as "the sport world's own Oscar gala".

“As a team we are committed to advancing the sport of snocross and bringing the best talent to compete in the world’s top events. Petter Narsa has a distinguished career, and we are eager to support his hard work and continue to push the envelope of what is possible in the exciting arena of snocross.”-
Garry Querel

In Europe, Narsa is a factory rider for LYNX snowmobiles a division of Bombardier Recreational Products and parent company of Ski-Doo— the OEM factory and linchpin of industry support for Team Jimmy John’s/ BOSS Racing. Narsa also shares a tie with SCOTT, the helmet and goggle sponsor of the Team Jimmy John’s this season.

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Derek Ellis Takes First Place in Pro-Lite at Pontiac Silverdome

Winnipeg, Manitoba February 11, 2012

Team Jimmy John’s visited the the Pontiac Silverdome of NFL lore in Detroit Michigan this past weekend for Round 7 of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series and put another rider on the top box of the podium. The stadium drew the largest single one day attendance for an ISOC national this season— despite fears that a snowless winter would hamper the event. Crowds were on the edge of their seats, as the world’s best snocross athletes battled it out on the tight, short course.

The compact indoor set-up provided excellent viewing of the course, but created an agitated environment for athletes, as they fought for position—spilling many of them over the banks.

Team Jimmy John’s qualifying rounds showed Ellis, Watkinson and Morin running extremely fast— drawing their full attention to picking smart lines while attempting to avoid hard contact with the hungry field of athletes. The intensity of the action on the course paralleled the sport of Roller Derby athletes- where its all about getting to the front, no matter who gets trampled in the process.

In the Pro-Lite class- both Ellis and Watkinson rode hard in brutal qualifying rounds and advanced to the main. At the green, Derek Ellis pulled the hole-shot, railed straight into the bottleneck at turn one and came through in 2nd place just behind Kody Kamm. Pulling ahead of the rest of the field, Ellis moved into first place with 3 laps to go, after passing Kamm on a stricken sled to take the number one podium slot for the first pro feature of the night. Watkinson became a casualty of the pandemonium, and lost ground after colliding with another rider mid pack- he finished in the bottom third of the pack.

Mathieu Morin had powerful starts and strong qualifying for the Pro Open putting him on the front line of his main. At the start, he powered into turn one, where his hopes for a win were derailed when a pounding collision with another sled snapped the tie rod—taking him out of the race.

The team heads to BRP’s hometown for the legendary Grand Prix De Valcourt, this weekend in Valcourt, Quebec Canada. Tune into NBC Sports to on Sunday March 11 at 5PM EDT to watch coverage of the race. For pictures and more info, please visit our website at teambossracing.com or like us on Facebook. You can check out videos on YouTube. Look for the BOSS Racing channel.

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Team Jimmy John’s Podiums in Pro-Lite at Canterbury Nationals

Winnipeg, Manitoba January 10 13, 2012

The prestigious Canterbury Park was the scene for round 3 of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series, held just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota this past weekend. The event, presented by Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, produced record crowds, which came to witness the world’s best snocross athletes during a rare winter with virtually no snow. Thanks to the work of track officials and powerful snow guns, the facility held its reputation for producing one of the most challenging courses on the ISOC circuit, and the local media took full advantage of the chance to broadcast images of snow to a public frustrated with a dry and snowless winter.

Friday’s grandstand packed Pro-Lite qualifying brought both Watkinson (#173) and Ellis (#106) to the final. Ellis had finished 4th and 2nd in his heat races securing him an 8th place qualifying spot on the front line and Watkinson sat 7th—after placing 3rd and 2nd during his earlier rounds. At the start, Ellis pulled an explosive holeshot and led 13 laps of the 15 lap race. Ellis abruptly slammed into a mogul and lost his grip with just a lap and a half to go, leaving him with a frustrating 5th at the finish line. Watkinson finished the race 9th after a difficult start.

On Saturday both Pro-Lite riders again advanced to the front row of the main with strong placement in their qualifying rounds. Looking to redeem himself from Friday’s disappointment, Ellis had a strong pull at the start, intensely battling in close contact with the leader for the full 15 lapsgiving him a 2nd place podium position in front of 1,000’s of screaming crowds.

During Friday night’s Pro-Open rounds, Mathieu Morin (#14) advanced to the final with a 6th place front row start —after taking a 5th and 1st in his heat races. He ran a fast paced competitive race and finished with a respectable 4th overall.

In round 1 of Saturday’s Pro-Open qualifying Morin finished his first lap in 2nd place, when he tangled hard with other riders and popped his shoulder. He DNF’d that first round and took a 5th in round 2—sending him to Last Chance. Morin dominated the LCQ, handing him a back row start for Saturday’s Pro-Open final. He had a rough mid-pack start, got pushed off track in the middle of the grueling 22 lap race and repositioned himself for a final 8th place finish. After 3 rounds Morin holds 10th overall in points with 6 more rounds to go.

Team Jimmy John’s heads to Eagle River January 20-22 to defend its 2010 snocross Pro Open title at the famed World Championships. You can watch the NBC Sports broadcast of the Canterbury National presented by Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches on Sunday, February 5th at 5 p.m. EDT.

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Team Jimmy John’s Podiums Twice at Blackjack Nationals

Winnipeg, Manitoba December 13, 2011

The second round of the ACSS began Saturday on Blackjack Mountain in Ironwood, Michigan. The course presented difficult conditions with repeated melting and refreezing of the track—due to unseasonably warm daytime temps. The sugary base made throttling at exactly the right time a critical skill and according to Derek Ellis, “its one crazy course requiring intelligent maneuvering to avoid a crash”.

In Saturday’s Pro-Lite qualifying Narsa (#271) took a 1st and 4th in his rounds, Ellis (#106) brought back two 2nd place spots and Watkinson had a little tougher go of things with a 5th and 6th respectively. An exciting display of Ski-Doo’s power was showcased by Petter Narsa (#271) and Derek Ellis (#106) during the Pro- Lite main as both teammates ran side by side through most of the race; with Narsa passing Ellis to finish 2nd, and Ellis coming in on his heels to take 3rd—placing both Team Jimmy John’s riders on Saturday’s Pro-Lite podium.

Sunday’s Pro-Lite gave Ellis a 3rd in round one and 1st in round 2. Narsa bested his friend, with a 1st and 1st respectively. Watkinson had a better day also with a 3rd and a 5th– taking all three Jimmy John’s boys to the main. Sunday’s Pro Lite main was not so smart and easy. It started with a hard bottleneck in turn one, pushing both Ellis and Narsa off their mark. Swedish superstar, Narsa took a hit from another rider resulting in a rollover—righting the sled and getting back to business was a heavy task and Narsa finished a hard luck 13th. Ellis experienced much of the same difficulty in turn one and was unable to make up the distance leaving him in 10th. Watkinson— who snuck past the earlier fray, took the team to a 6th place in the final.

Pro Athlete, Mathieu Morin (#14) took a 3rd and a 1st in qualifying during Saturday’s Pro Open rounds— ending with a 5th place finish in the Pro Open final. On Sunday, Morin took a 4th and a 2nd in Pro Open qualifying. In the main event, he took a strong start running in 5th when he violently crashed on Ironwood’s now infamous nasty downhill section. The stunning crash left him with a broken ski and unable to finish the race—with the good news of no personal injuries and looking for redemption at Canterbury.

Racing resumes Jan. 6-7 at the historic Canterbury Park Racetrack outside of Minneapolis, Minn. at the Canterbury Nationals, presented by Jimmy John’s. Until then, catch the NBC Sports (VERSUS) broadcast of the Duluth National Sunday, Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. ET.

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Team Jimmy John’s host athlete Petter Narsa wins at Duluth Nationals

Saturday began with BOSS Pro Light Riders; Derek Ellis, Corey Watkinson and Petter Narsa showing astonishing speed, pulling holeshots and displaying soaring triples to a crowded grandstands. The team took four 1st place wins in the heat races— sending both Ellis and Narsa to the Main. Host athlete, Petter Narsa (#271) was the undisputed fastest rider on the track and top qualifier headed into this final. At the start, Narsa pulled the holeshot and led the entire race to win the opening round of the ACSS Pro Light class— clearly displaying his internationally renowned talent.

When the Pro Mods screamed onto the track, the crowd was in a frenzy as a super fast Mathieu Morin advanced to pass leader Malinoski during the first heat in Pro Open qualifying. A dislocated shoulder injury cut things short and sent Morin to the back leaving him with an 8th place result. Round 2 qualifying brought a 3rd place finish for Morin- leaving him 1 point shy of the LCQ and edging him out of the main.

Sunday‘s Pro Light was a near perfect repeat of day one, with Ellis, Narsa and Watkinson taking 4 combined first place finishes during qualifying- this time sending all 3 riders into the Main, with Derek Ellis (#106) ranked as the number one qualifier. Narsa came off the line in 2nd advancing on
Kody Kamm, when he got tangled up in lap traffic only 2 laps left to go. Narsa continued to hold his 2nd place position taking the number 2 podium slot. Ellis took 4th overall.

Lead Pro, Mathieu Morin (#14) had a strange series of highs and lows during Sunday’s Pro Open qualifying rounds; he consistently exploded off the line moving to the 2nd place spot. Due to his earlier shoulder injury he could not sustain his position. During all three rounds he left the crowd bewildered as he would move to pass the leader - then suddenly he appeared to slump over the sled and pull off the track- the result of his shoulder popping out of its socket and leaving him briefly unable to use his arm. Mathieu has been equipped with a state-of-the-art brace and doctors have already given him the green light for the next race of the season.

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Dragon Racing Fuels named Official Fuel of Team Jimmy John’s.

Winnipeg, Manitoba November 18, 2011
Dragon Racing Fuels has joined Team Jimmy John’s/ Ski-Doo/BOSS Racing as the official fuel supplier during the 2011-2012 season. The team will be using the Tarragon 110 in our stock sleds and Tarragon 118 NOS for the Ski-Doo mods. Tarragon 110 was derived through a hand blending process and developed by legendary race fuel formulator Jim Meiser.

Dragon Racing Fuels offers a complete line of race fuels for drag racing, sprint cars, motocross, supercross and marine performance arena. In addition, Dragon Racing Fuels has introduced 3 new state of the art formulations with superior performance for the motorcycle market.

“The Dragon Racing Fuels line is gaining in popularity amongst racers, and we are proud to be affiliated with a company so aggressively supporting motorsports and we welcome their products and expertise.”— Garry Querel

Dragon Racing Fuels is solely manufactured by Performance Products Inc. a division of Newton Oil Company Inc. based in Lafayette, Indiana and can be purchased from elite distributers nationwide. To learn more about the company, please visit their website at dragonracingfuels.com.

We encourage you to buy from the best. Our sponsor’s products are tested in the toughest snowmobile competitions the world can throw at us. In racing every detail counts; nothing is left to chance. Visit www.teambossracing.com for links to sponsor sites, to get acquainted with their productsand look for special promotions or check us out on Facebook.

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Boyesen Engineering Signs as Official Sponsor

Winnipeg, Manitoba November 17, 2011
Team Jimmy John’s/ Ski-Doo/BOSS Racing announces the signing of Boyesen Engineering to its roster of impressive companies supporting the team on the ISOC AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series this season.

Boyesen Engineering offers the most advanced intake innovations available for two-stroke engines. The company’s Power Reeds, Pro Series Reeds, Rad Valves and other unique products add performance and value to the motorcycle, snowmobile, watercraft and outboard marine industries. At Boyesen R&D is hands on, and Team Jimmy John’s will be an integral part of providing feedback to the company regarding performance in two-stroke snowmobiles.

“Boyesen’s reputation is second to none in intake innovation and application —and they are committed to ongoing development. Its precisely why we integrate their products and their expertise into our sled setup. With Boyesen we see a dramatic improvement in throttle performance and air flow, which delivers powerful acceleration— particularly in our mod motors. In our sport, so much happens at the line and we won’t take any chances. We integrate Boyesen technology to increase our ability to take the holeshot and maintain a front running position.”— Garry Querel

To learn more about Boyesen Engineering and the products they manufacture for your snowmobile, please visit their website at www.boyesen.com.

We encourage you to buy from the best. Our sponsor’s products are tested in the toughest snowmobile competitions the world can throw at us. In racing every detail counts; nothing is left to chance. Visit www.teambossracing.com for links to sponsor sites, to get acquainted with their products and look for special promotions or check us out on Facebook.

For Immediate Release
Contact Garry Querel 218-770-1295
Boyesen Engineering Signs as Official Sponsor of Team Jimmy John’s.
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Team Jimmy John’s signs SCOTT Sports as Official Sponsor

Winnipeg, Manitoba November 17, 2011
Team Jimmy John’s/ Ski-Doo/BOSS Racing is pleased to announce SCOTT Sports as the latest company to join the high profile Ski-Doo snocross team. Adam Greene, SCOTT US Marketing Manager, expressed his enthusiasm with the signing; “Having BOSS Racing on board is significant for SCOTT.

Working with athletes and teams who are at the pinnacle of their sports to help develop product is how SCOTT founded our company and has always been a part of who we are. We see BOSS Racing as a big part of what’s next for SCOTT Sports.” Scott dates back to 1958, when Ed Scott revolutionized skiing by inventing the first aluminum ski pole. In 1970, Scott entered the motosports market with the first ever motocross specific goggle and later introduced snowmobile goggles, apparel, and accessories. Since then, it brought a series of innovative products to market.

SCOTT is the official helmet and the official goggle supplier for Team Jimmy John’s/ Ski-Doo/ BOSS Racing providing our athletes the best the industry has to offer in head
and eyewear protection. “SCOTT Sports has a reputation for producing innovative products — the company upgrades the team’s style element with its trendy designs but of course, protection for our athletes is key in this brutal sport- where athletes become inundated with snow and ice due to weather and the roost of other sleds. We take our athlete protection very seriously, and we are pleased to have SCOTT in our line of defense.”— Garry Querel

For more information on the complete line of motorsport products produced by SCOTT, please visit the company’s website at www.scott-sports.com.

We encourage you to buy from the best. Our sponsor’s products are tested in the toughest snowmobile competitions the world can throw at us. Visit www.teambossracing.com to learn more.

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Team Jimmy John’s hosts Swedish Champion Petter Narsa in US

Winnipeg, Manitoba November 9, 2011
Swedish Snowcross champion, Petter Narsa will throw his hat in the International Series of Champions ACSS ring, as part of Team Jimmy John’s/ BOSS Racing for the first two rounds of the ‘11-’12 snocross season. Team owner, Garry Querel has been in discussions with Narsa for several months, all as part of a collaborative effort with Ski-Doo to place the best talent on the field—and foster up and coming riders in the sport of snocross.

The 19 year old Narsa is currently a top ranked european rider holding two prestigious titles: Swedish champion in "Stadiumcross" and Swedish champion in "Snowcross". Petter will spend 2 months stateside in an effort to get acquainted with the US national circuit and will train alongside Team Jimmy John’s athletes, Mathieu Morin, Derek Ellis and Corey Watkinson out of the team’s US headquarters in Fargo, North Dakota. With Duluth and Ironwood rounds under his belt, Narsa will return to Sweden to defend his current titles and weigh the possibilities of returning to the States for a full season in 2012-13.

Petter Narsa has the rare distinction of being one of a handful of riders to beat Tucker Hibbert in a Championship main —having secured the silver medal during the FIM World Cup this past March to Tucker’s bronze.

Narsa is a factory rider for LYNX snowmobiles a division of Bombardier Recreational Products which is the parent company of Ski-Doo— the OEM factory and linchpin of industry support for Team Jimmy John’s/ BOSS Racing. Narsa also shares a tie with SCOTT, the helmet and goggle sponsor of the team this season.

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