The International 500 snowmobile race is the world’s longest and most prestigious snowmobile race, held annually in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The race was first held in 1969 and has been held every year since then except for 1973. The race is held on a 500-mile (800-kilometer) course that winds through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The race is open to all types of snowmobiles, and the winner is the first snowmobile to cross the finish line.
The I-500 is one of the most challenging snowmobile races in the world. The course is long and rough, and the weather conditions can be extreme. However, the race is also one of the most rewarding, and the winners are celebrated as heroes. The I-500 has a long and storied history, and it is one of the most important events in the snowmobiling world.
