The I-500 snowmobile race has been called the NASCAR of the North, and like auto racing, it means big business for local retailers and restaurateurs. The massive event is the biggest snowmobile race in the world, and Sault Ste. Marie welcomed it with open arms this past weekend.
Excerpt: The I-500 Snowmobile Race is 43 years strong and there's no doubt it strengthens local businesses bottom lines.
One business said the I-500 is their busiest weekend, another said this weekend is a close second behind Christmas.
Sault Ste. Marie is the Daytona Beach of the north for snowmobile enthusiasts this weekend and businesses say it's a cash cow.
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Source: UpNorthLive.com
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