East Coast Snocross changes hands
Officials at East Coast Snocross (ECS) have announced the sale of the snowmobile racing sanctioning body. The series was launched in May of 2010 when New York native Eric Scott and Connecticut businessman Bob Roscoe purchased the former Rock Maple Racing circuit from New Hampshire native Chuck Minasalli.
Kurt Gagne, a race-savvy businessman from Clarksburg, Mass., has purchased ECS and is making a commitment to carry the sport forward with pride, energy and an eye toward the future.
After four good years of competition, the time had come for both Scott and Roscoe to move on. Scott’s son Jake now competes in the Pro class on the ISOC national circuit for Levi LaVallee, while Roscoe’s son Connor will be headed off to college this fall. Both men had (and still have) a deep passion for snocross, and helped the sport evolve a great deal during their tenure.
“Eric and I were very proud to own and operate the series for four seasons,” Roscoe said. “I am going to miss being involved after 12 years of snocross with my son. Eric and I want to thank our staff, valued sponsors and the racers for supporting ECS during our four-year run. We both wish Kurt the very best in the future, and feel confident the series is in good hands. We’re pleased ECS can live on.”
Gagne, proprietor of Gagne Mechanical Corp., in Clarksburg, Mass., has been involved in the sport for several years as a team owner.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to promote snocross and carry this highly-respected series into a bright future,” Gagne said. “East Coast Snocross has some great teams and racers; athletes who run strong even against the national teams in ISOC. I’ll take great pride in working to expose this sport to new faces, to keep it healthy and growing and to draw in new racers.”
