The Whittemore Chamber was buzzing with people and snowmobiles at its second annual Antique Snowmobile Race Feb. 20. Chamber President Pauline Ferns said about 120 machines were registered, and 400 spectators came to the event, which was held on the most beautiful day of February: High of 30 degrees, sunny and no breeze.
Photos by Mark Constance
Some of the volunteers from the Whittemore Chamber of Commerce included (-l-r) Pauline Ferns, Chelsea Herbek, Rick Ferns, Willow Ralph, Camille Ferns, Carol Long, Gary Gillings, Ruth Locke and Kandi Steinle.
Some gauges were original to the machines, others added for racing.
Friends gathering for the event included (l-r) Robby Mitchell of Twining, Tex Lee of Hemlock, Jackson Dittenber of AuGres and Mike Luberda, Jr. of AuGres.
Chris Henson (eft) and Matthew Bersano of Pinconning were excited to be at the races.
Katie, Evan, Jack and Jace Weide of Alpena stopped in for the youth event.
Jenelle Bellville, Xander Ferns and Paul Birkenbach helped on the grounds and at gate.
Paul (left) and Tim Havercroft of Greenbush check out the machines.
George, Alexis and Xander Miske of Harrison leave the track.