This weekend is the I-500 — a 500 mile snowmobile race in Sault Ste Marie. It’s a test of endurance for everybody involved, from racers to pit crews to spectators trying to keep their beer from freezing. The race was cancelled last year because of the pandemic. But this year, the sleds are back in town, and the race is expected to be bigger than ever.

GUEST:

Ric Federau, chairman of the I500

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