This Small-Block V8 Supercharged Dragster Snowmobile is a smart buy

We covered drag racing on the asphalt and in the mud. Interesting options between construction trucks, farm equipment randoand the children’s version with Power Wheels also caught my eye. So, you might as well check out a dragstar built for snow and ice, since, you know, it’s practically December already.

This dragster style snowmobile was recently listed Bring the trailer where it did not meet the reserve, meaning it could still be captured, presumably. Just like a Top Fuel car, the snowmobile-turned-drag racer was custom built as a promotional vehicle for Bob Weaver Motorsports & Marine, based in North Tonawanda, New York. Located in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metro area, there’s no shortage of slippery, snowy, and wintry conditions, and it’s also the perfect time for snowmobile racing.

Built in its early years, the snowmobile racer features a modified Mike Bos Chassis Craft steel chassis with a fiberglass body. The pushrod front suspension features wishbones, tubular arms and ball bushings, while the rear has a standard one-piece setup and a 9-inch differential.

Power comes from a 350 cubic inch Chevy V8 engine equipped with a B&M supercharger, dual Holley carburetors and a Hilborn style air intake. The snow dragster moves on blue plastic skis at the front and red tracks with wheels at the back. The exterior is covered in a large red color Polar star-branded rear wing, located on tubular struts and with aluminum overlays.

The interior, like any traditional drag racer, looks simple. The quick-release console houses the Polaris steering lever and AutoMeter tachometer with gauges for boost, oil pressure and coolant temperature. The car is controlled via two pedals and a two-speed Powerglide automatic. For safety purposes, the cab is equipped with a fixed bucket seat protected by a roll cage.

The seller specified that the vehicle measured 21 feet long and nearly 6 feet wide around the tracks, but did not provide any performance specs. However, a Video from YouTube in 2008 shows that the snowmobile looks more like a dragger than a racer.

It’s just not very fast. At least on the grass. It appears that there are no videos posted modified snowmobile actually racing on a smooth, icy surface. But winning was never the point of this build. It’s a marketing tool that grabs attention without a problem.

Unfortunately, the BaT listing did not attract enough bidders to meet the reserve. A vehicle that has no title or registrationwas offered on a bill of sale. When the auction closed last week, the highest bid was $11,500. It is not yet known if the vehicle will be listed or if a deal will be made with the bidder who said in the comments section that they were really interested in buying a supercharged snowmobile. Aren’t we all at least a little bit?