1973 Speedway

Speedway Products, Inc. of Mansfield, Ohio produced the Speedway snowmobile from 1972 through 1974. The machines wee designed and marketed by ex-Rupp employees as high performance snowmobiles. Think of it as a blue Ferrari claimed advertising. Features included aluminum chassis, 8 disc brakes, a low center of gravity and a sleek design.
1972 models were: 340cc Sachs Fan at 34hp
440cc Kohler Free Air Twin at 58hp
650cc Kohler Free Air Triple at 90hp w/pipes
1973 models were: 295cc Kohler Free Air
340cc Kohler Free Air Twin
440cc Kohler Free Air Triple w/pipes
650cc Kohler Free Air Triple w/pipes
Earhart Industries, Inc. of Byron Center, MI was the exclusive Michigan distributor for Speedway snowmobiles. In 1973-74 approximately 1,000 Speedways were produced. In April, 1974 the entire business was sold to Fox Corporation of Janesville, WI and the entire operation was moved to Janesville.

On Sept 20, 2019, The Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum was awarded a grant of $12,500 for Operational Support from the State of Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA – ART WORKS). The grant was awarded through the MCACA peer review process and was one of 561 applications to compete for MCACA fiscal year 2019 funding. The grant requires a 1:1 match and helped the museum leverage the $12,500 of support from its annual income and the many donations from supporters. In particular the museum has received grants from the Graymont Community Economic Development Fund and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. It has also received significant donations from the Antique Snowmobile Club of America, The Midwest Vintage Snowmobile Shows, Inc., many snowmobile clubs, several recreational and snowmobile shows, the museum’s internal $1,000.00 Challenge, and many museum members. The grant funds will be applied to museum operating costs. Applicable costs include internal operations, marketing, travel to shows within the State of Michigan and cost of employees. The MCACA peer review process allows for each grant applicant to be competitively considered by a panel of in-state and out-of-state arts and culture professionals. This ensures the taxpayers, who support this project through legislative appropriations, and all other visitors or residents in Michigan will have access to the highest quality arts and cultural experiences. A complete list of grant awards around the state is available by contacting MCACA at (517) 241-4011, or by visiting the MCACA website at www.michigan.gov/arts

Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum
P.O. Box 2
W11660 US-2
Naubinway, MI 49762
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