Matt Wenger

Sled/Racer #: 595

I am currently working in the construction industry as a certified welder, operator, carpenter and foreman. I have been focusing more on single track motorcycle riding to enhance my hillclimb skills. I ride in the back country every chance I get. This season I'm going into the backcountry with a new approach. Every time I pull that rope, I'm going to attack the backcountry as a race. No days off, either I'm on the hill or in the gym. Racing my first season as a Pro Rider on improved and mod sleds has been a learning experience. I plan to build on this experience in the 2020 Race Season with RMSHA.

accomplishments:

2019 Race Season RMSHA Jackson Hill Climbs: Pro 600 Mod, 700 Mod, 900 Mod, 900 Improved and 1000 Improved Climbs: Pro stock, improved and mod classes RMSHA Classes: Pro 600 Mod, 900 Mod, 900 Improved and 1000 Improved I was not able to race the full season due to work.

2018 Race Season RMSHA Jackson Hill Climbs: Semi Pro stock, improved and mod classes RMSHA Final Finishes: 11TH Semi Pro stock class 5TH Semi Pro improved class 6TH Semi Pro mod class

2017 Race Season RMSHA Jackson Hill Climbs: Semi Pro stock, improved and mod classes RMSHA Final Finishes: 8TH Semi Pro stock class 5TH Semi Pro improved class 7TH Semi Pro mod class

2016 Race Season RMSHA Jackson Hill Climbs: Semi Pro stock, improved and mod classes RMSHA: Semi Pro stock, improved and mod classes at Bellevue, ID, Bear Lake, ID, Beaver Mountain, UT, and Grand Targhee, WY. Final Finishes: 16TH Semi Pro stock class 24TH Semi Pro improved class 14TH Semi Pro mod class My full time job working out of town was a very busy season, causing me to not to be able to attend all events.

2015 Race Season RMSHA 8TH Semi Pro stock class 4TH Semi Pro improved class 8TH Semi Pro mod class Invited to Jackson to race all three classes Also raced various pro hill cross events

2014 Race Season RMSHA Semi pro improved class 8th Semi pro mod class 18th New member’s class Participant at Jackson World Hill Climb in Semi Pro Improved and Mod UFO Snobike engineer and test rider

2012/2013 Race Season ISOC Duluth, MN sport class RMSHA Semi pro improved and open hill climb Sledfest Multiple pro hill cross classes and hill drags This season I concentrated heavily on graduating high school and attending a vocational school for welding.

2011/2012 Snocross Race Season MWR (Pro Lite #1 and Pro Lite #2)

Points champion for pro lite #1, pro lite #2, and overall pro lite points champion. I also raced at sledfest in hill cross, hill drags and RMSHA hill climb.

2010/2011 Snocross Race Season MWR (Semi-pro SS #1 and Semi-Pro SS #2)

I had a great first season in the semi-pro classes. I finished second in points for both semi-pro ss classes as well as second in points for the overall semi-pro championship for the season with MWR. I finished 7th in the sport class in the ISOC race at Sandy, UT. Schweitzer Sledfest: semi pro-ss 1 1st, semi-pro ss 2 3rd, hillcross stock 600 1st, hill cross stock 800 1st, pro hill cross stock 600 2nd, and hill drags stock 600 1st.

2009/2010 Snocross Race Season

MWR (Sport SS and Sport Combo Classes)

I finished second in the point standings for the season with MWR. I was also awarded the Most Improved Driver Award. I placed 6th at the ISOC affiliate showdown at sundown in Lake Geneva, WI. I also raced junior 16-17 and the ISOC race at Sandy, UT where I finished 2nd. I finished well in the sport classes in Sandy, UT as well.

2008/2009 Snocross Race Season

MWR (Junior Classes)

I was fortunate to race three junior classes with MWR. I had an excellent season finishing up with three championships – junior novice, junior 14-15 and junior 16-17.

2007/2008 Snocross Race Season

MER (Junior Novice 10-14)

I finished second in the points standings for the season with MWR. I had a podium finish in at least one race every weekend. I placed first at EXPO and I placed third At West Yellowstone with WPSA. I also placed first in a snow drag event.

2006/2007 Snocross Race Season MWR (Junior Novice 10-14)

I finished fourth in the points standings this year; it was a very competitive race season. I am very proud of my accomplishments this year; I had more podium finishes than ever. I even podiumed twice on my birthday weekend! I also placed first in a grass drag race and first in a snow drag race.

2005/2006 Snocross Race Season

MWR (Junior Novice 10-14)

I finished third in the points standings this year. I am very proud of this accomplishment. I raced all 7 race weekends with MWR as well as 1 race with WPSA and the 2006 Snowest Snocross in West Yellowstone.

2004/2005 Snocross Race Season

MWR (Junior Novice 10-14)

I raced every race with MWR. This was my first season racing the 440cc fan sled. I learned many basic skills and loved to race the “big sled”. I placed 11th overall for the points championship racing against more experienced older racers.

2003/2004 Snocross Race Season

RMXCRC and Privateer Racing did not offer a points championship for this race season. I raced mod 120cc all circuits and 440cc fan with Privateer and Pays Racing. RMXCRC (mod 120cc) all 6 race weekends first or second place finishes. Privateer Racing (mod 120cc) all 3 races second place. Privateer Racing (440cc fan) all 3 races 5th place. Pays Racing (mod 120cc) 1 placed third and Pays Racing (440cc fan) eighth place.

2002/2003 Snocross Race Season

We planned to race a great many more races this season, but due to the lack of snow in the west, many races were cancelled or rescheduled in conflict with other snocross circuits. On my mod 120 race sled I raced 6 race weekends with Privateer Racing. I achieved third place in points for the season and received the honor of Privateer Racing Top Racer of the Year Award.

I also raced 2 races with RMXCRC and placed second in both of these races.

2001/2002 Snocross Race Season

Improved stock 120cc’s 4 races with RMXCRC all top 3 finishes. Rocky Mountain Snocross and Cross-country Snomobile Association points championship for 2001/2002 race season. IESRA first place. West Yellowstone torch exhibition race second place in stock and participated in the mod class, and I participated in 120cc exhibition race at the X Games in Aspen Colorado.

2000/2001 Race Season

Z 120 snopro stock races nine races with IESRA all top 3 finishes. Inland Empire Race Association 120 series point championship for 2000/2001 race season. First place in
one race with RMXCRC. And I participated in the West Yellowstone stock and mod 120cc races.

1999/2000 Race Season

Z120 stock races. Four races with IESRA top first or second place finishes. I participated in the West Yellowstone stock 120cc races.

Hometown
Post Falls, ID
Sleds
  • Arctic Cat Hardcore 800
  • Arctic cat M6000 600
Crew

Norm Zumbaum, John Wenger,

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