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Snowmobile Race Coming to the Soo. Meet the Michigan 'Troll' in Charge

The 57th International 500 race tests endurance over 500 miles and includes community events like a pub crawl and pageant, drawing thousands of participants and fans.

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Ric Federau is the longest serving chair of the International 500 snowmobile race in Sault Ste. Marie, but he’s from south of the Mackinac Bridge.

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Snowmobile race coming to the Soo. Meet the Michigan 'troll' in charge

Ric Federau is the longest serving chair of the International 500 snowmobile race in Sault Ste. Marie, but he’s from south of the Mackinac Bridge.

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500-mile snowmobile race just ahead. How to see Michigan's I-500

The I-500 snowmobile race returns to Sault Ste. Marie Feb. 1-7, 2026. Here's what to know.

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