Located out of Ramsey, MN, owner Allen Skogquist delivers a new team to the National Snocross Racing Series. His team will consist of Pro, Sport, Sport-Lite, Junior 9-13, Transition 10-13 and Pro 206 riders. The Skogquist Race Team (SRT) will be led and mentored by Pro Rider & X-Games Champion, Petter Narsa. Hailing from Sweden and traveling back to the U.S. to race, Narsa said, “I’m thrilled to be back racing in the U.S. on the National Snocross circuit. This whole deal with Allen, the new team with a super nice setup including the practice track will be so fun. Plus, I get to be back with my old mechanic and friend, Levi.”
Other riders on the team include Drew & Brady Freeland riding Sport & Sport Lite. AJ & Wyatt Skogquist will ride in Junior 9-13 & Transition 10-13 classes with Gunnar Skogquist rounding out the team riding in the Pro 206 class.
Skogquist is excited to have a suite of racers covering various ages and stages in their racing careers. While he’s no stranger to the circuit, bringing riders from several levels to the track each weekend gives him so much joy, “This has been a lifelong dream so having it all come together this season is very rewarding. Bringing Petter & Levi on board just makes it all that much more exciting! There is so much potential in this young group of riders. It will be fun to see them grow with the sport.”
The team will be managed by well-respected mechanic and former racer himself, Levi Ensrud. Ensrud’s experience at the Pro-level will bring the discipline and acumen needed to be competitive at all levels. Levi will be supported by Christopher Takacs, an experienced tuner in the series as well as the original Skogquist mechanic, Dave Olson. Olson has and will continue to work as Skogquist’s twin boys’ mechanic. Levi said, “It’s always exciting when new teams come into our sport. When I met Allen, I could tell we were cut from the same cloth. When we discussed bringing a high-caliber Pro into the mix, there was apprehension at first. But helping Allen understand the benefits of adding such a natural talent and hard worker like Narsa to the program would only lay a solid foundation for the future of the race team. Especially to the young Skogquist and Freeland boys also on the team.”
Levi is eagerly awaiting the return of his friend and partner in winning an X-Games Gold medal, Petter Narsa. “I’ve known Petter since 2011. Not only is he a life-long friend but he has some unfinished business to take care of this season and I’m gonna make sure that happens. With my experience, I couldn’t be more grateful to be the team manager of SRT!”
During the season, the team will reside at the Skogquist Race Team Compound utilizing the practice facilities and garage, giving them the opportunity to train and practice together.
Skogquist Race Team is supported by Northland Concrete and Masonry Company, LLC; Skidoo, FXR, Woody’s Traction, C&A Pro Skis, Rox Speed FX & Enzo.
