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Green Bay Packers and the early days of the World Championship of Snowmobile racing

Green Bay Packers and the early days of the World Championship of Snowmobile racing

Update: 2023-02-01
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What started out as a small race on Eagle River’s Dollar Lake in 1964, quickly turned into the world Championship of Snowmobile racing. Much has been written about the history of the famous derby, but several visits from notable Green Bay Packers helped give it even more traction in the early days.
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Green Bay Packers and the early days of the World Championship of Snowmobile racing

Green Bay Packers and the early days of the World Championship of Snowmobile racing

Kerry Bloedorn