See Results From The Closest Checkered Flag In I-500 Snowmobile Race History SAULT STE. MARIE, MI-- After the grueling nine hours spinning around the oval track, there is a new king of snowmobile racing in North America. In the closest finish in the 54-year history of the I-500, Joey Burch led the #19 sled from Tommie Bauer Racing to a .0001-second victory over Ross Erdman, who was racing the #29 for D.L. Racing. With a couple laps left, the yellow caution flag was waved on the track. Burch had lost his ability to steer and asked the pit if he could get fresh skis. Without losing position, the team got Burch new skis on the Polaris he was riding, setting him up for a finish for the ages.
See Results From The Closest Checkered Flag In I-500 Snowmobile Race History SAULT STE. MARIE, MI-- After the grueling nine hours spinning around the oval track, there is a new king of snowmobile racing in North America. In the closest finish in the 54-year history of the I-500, Joey Burch led the #19 sled from Tommie Bauer Racing to a .0001- second victory over Ross Erdman, who was racing the #29 for D.L. Racing. With a couple laps left, the yellow caution flag was waved on the track. Burch had lost his ability to steer and asked the pit if he could get fresh skis. Without losing position , the team got Burch new skis on the Polaris he was riding, setting him up for a finish for the ages.