Goodridge-Grygla 500 race is on

As of right now, the Goodridge-Grygla 500 race is on and set to still happen on February 13-14, 2021. This according to Todd Myers, Race Director/Owner, of Cor PowerSports Race Series, based out of Somerset, WI. Cor PowerSports Race Series has acquired the GG 500 from USXC, who previously ran the circuit. 

Myers said they were just told this week to go ahead with planning, but they’ll officially know more next week. Of course, if the race does take place, things will look different in regards to staging, pits, spectators, concessions, etc. But they are hoping to still run as of right now. Myers added, “Seven out of our nine races were set in Minnesota this season, but for the time being, we’ve pulled them out of the state due to the restrictions; the events we were unable to reschedule had to be cancelled. Hopefully, by mid-February, things will be a bit better and we’ll be able to get back there and keep the February 500 event. It might look a little different, but it’ll still be a great race that we hope everyone can enjoy! We’ll work through this the best we can.” 

You can stay up to date on their social media page, Cor PowerSports Race Series, which is kept current with all information.

Official race info by COR PowerSports 

On every terrain racer’s bucket list, the I-500 is an iconic race that even trail riders often dream of completing. Sled reliability and durability has to do a lot with this race as the high speeds for 500 miles can put a lifetime of wear and tear on any snowmobile. For 95% of all entrants it’s about finishing the race not just winning it.

Especially in the earlier years of the I-5 when race sleds were separated from a really good consumer trail sled with some reinforcements and shock packages. The I-500 is the only race over 500 miles that racers are not racing as a team of two sleds or a few racers sharing the work load on one sled. 

The original I-500 three-day race had racers start in Winnipeg, Manitoba and finishing in St. Paul, Minnesota. It has gone through a few changes over the years but it is still a race that is demanding and riders always trying to stay focused as the miles roll down to the days end. Today’s version of the I-500 is the Goodridge-Grygla 500, which takes place over two days covering 500 miles filled with the same treacherously rough ditches, deep holes, rivers, woods and fields.

The 500 continues to thrive in huge part to the support of former racers, club members, and enthusiasts from the Goodridge-Grygla area.

More event information to come! Stay up to date by following our social media pages: Cor PowerSports Race Series