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February 2025 - Winterleiten - Austria
The ATSX ice cross season concludes in Judenburg, Austria; Beatson earns ATSX Juniors World Championship
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JUDENBURG, Austria (February 8, 2025) - Winterleiten, Austria played host to the second ATSX event of the season with an ATSX 250 race. Nestled in the Styrian Alps, Winterleiten is renowned for its picturesque alpine village and natural beauty. Eight US athletes traveled overseas to compete in this event.
A key highlight from the event was the Juniors race where Jack Beatson (Cary, NC) continued his season-long unbeaten streak and earned himself the ATSX Juniors World Championship title. “I was nervous going into the race because I felt like I was under a lot of pressure to secure the world championship title…I was in the top in points but not by much, so I knew I had to come out on top of the podium…It feels surreal to be able to say I’m the best in the world at something,” said Beatson. Not far behind him was Wyatt Francoeur (Naperville, IL) finishing with a season-high performance in third place.
The Women’s category also saw strong performances from the US team. Sarah Seibold (Montrose, Co) was the top-ranked US female, finishing on the podium for the second consecutive race. “I’m really thrilled to be on the podium. That was my goal coming into the season so to have one with the USIX Cup Series and one with the ATSX was really special,” Siebold said. She secured third place in a hard-fought grand final heat while Suzanne Driscoll (Yarmouth, ME) finished in 5th place, winning the small final.
Kale Johnstone (Berwyn, IL) led the US in the Men’s category finishing in 5th place and winning the small final. Joining his heat was Beatson who finished in 7th. Rounding out the US men were Jack Schram (Jersey City, NJ) finishing 14th, Wyatt Francoeur finishing 20th, Ray Iannuccillo (Cumberland, RI) finishing 43rd place and Brandon Roldan (Queens, NY) finishing in 53rd place.
For some, this was not their first time racing at Winterleiten. “Winterleiten last year was my second race ever and the lowest result in ice cross so returning this season with more experience really helped my confidence,” said Seibold.
While more racing continues this season in the US and Russia, the ATSX season comes to an end. Beatson is already looking ahead. “I’m ready to get back to work and do the same thing next season, maybe even become the Men’s World Champion,” he mentioned.
The USIX closes out their season and USIX Cup Series at Lost Valley Resort in Auburn, Maine from February 13-15. Find out more at USIceCross.org.
About USIX.
USIX is the national governing body for the sport of ice cross in the United States.
February 2025 - Mont du Lac Resort - Wisconsin
The US Ice Cross Association hosts the first US event of the season.
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SUPERIOR, WI (February 1, 2025) - The ice cross season continued on Saturday with the first USIX Cup Series race at Mont du Lac Resort in Superior, Wisconsin. The event marks the 10 year anniversary at Mont du Lac, a renowned local destination which provides year-round outdoor activities.
Entering the race were athletes from seven different countries, with the US claiming top honors in each category. Jordan Sewczak (Firestone, CO) earned her first victory of the season taking first place in the Women’s division. Michelle Mulder (Canada) claimed second place ahead of Sarah Seibold (Montrose, Co) who finished third in the Women’s division. This race marks Mulder’s highest result since her first race in 2010.
Jack Beatson (Cary, NC) claimed his second victory of the season in the mixed Junior’s division. Behind him were Stefan Vajsabel (Canada) finishing in second place, and Jordan Sewczak finishing third place. Sonic Mulder (Canada) showed great improvement, finishing in fourth place in his second ever ice cross event.
Jack Schram earned his first victory of the season finishing first in the Men’s division. Matt Johnson, (Minneapolis, MN) finished in second place while Joey Velasquez (Minneapolis, MN) followed in third place. Kraig Theriault (Sudbury, MA) was another standout athlete, advancing for the first time since he began racing in 2012. Theriault narrowly missed the Quarterfinals.
For Schram, the victory was particularly sentimental. “Minnesota was where my first Crashed Ice race was in 2014, so it was special getting my first U.S. race win here eleven years later in front of the best ice cross fans in the world.” Beatson also mentioned, “Mont du Lac is always a great event, the track is fast and intense making it exhilarating for everyone involved. We had a good turnout of spectators for race day with everyone at the ski hill, just adding to the energetic atmosphere.”
The course at Mont du Lac was characterized by some highly technical features up top and a steep drop towards the bottom. When asked about the course, Sewczak responded, “The track was uncomfortably fast and very bumpy, but it’s always my favorite course because it’s so fast! My goal was to make it down without falling and with minimal speed checks, and that’s what worked!”
The success of these events rely heavily on volunteers for track build and maintenance. “Big thanks to USIX track crew and Mont du Lac for hosting. I’m looking forward to carrying the momentum into the Austria race next weekend,” Schram added.
The next race will take place abroad in Winterleiten, Austria from February 6-8, before returning home to Lost Valley in Auburn, Maine from February 13-15. Stay tuned for more on the season at USIceCross.org.
About USIX.
USIX is the national governing body for the sport of ice cross in the United States.
December 2024 - Val Thorens, France
​TEAM USA kicks off ice cross season in Val Thorens, France.
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LES BELLEVILLE, FRANCE (December 11, 2024) - The ice cross season kicked off with the ATSX 500 race at Val Thorens, France. Val Thorens is a renowned ski resort located in the French Alps that sits at an altitude of 7,500 feet. Nestled within the village, the 320m racecourse was framed by the dramatic alpine landscape, drawing in both local and vacationing spectators.
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11 US athletes traveled overseas to represent their country in competition. The women earned three of the top 10 spots, led by Sarah Seibold (Montrose, Colorado). Seibold advanced to the finals claiming fourth place in the Women’s division. Jordan Sewczak (Firestone, Colorado) fell short of the finals, but was able to win the small final and secure fifth place in the Women’s division. She also finished in 12th place in the mixed Junior’s division. Suzanne Driscoll (Yarmouth, ME) also qualified for the small final in the Women’s division finishing in 8th place, while Corinne DiPietro (Middleton, MA) took 12th in the same field.
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Leading the men was Jack Beatson (Cary, NC) with a first-place finish in the mixed Junior’s division and the fourth-place finish in the Men’s division. Beatson fought hard to the end, missing out on a podium spot by mere inches at the finish line.
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Brittan Morris (Austin, TX) also had a strong performance for the men winning the small final and finishing in fifth place. Jack Schram (Jersey City, NJ) and Kale Johnstone were also among the top 20 men’s finishers, placing 14th and 18th, respectively. Rounding out the Men’s division were TJ Aubrecht placing 34th, Wyatt Francoeur (Naperville, IL) placing 45th and Brandon Roldan (Queens, NY) placing 53rd. Debuting in his first 500 point event, Roldan also represented team USA as flag bearer in the Opening Ceremonies among 13 other countries.
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Alongside Beatson, Francoeur also pulled double duty, skating to a sixth-place finish in the mixed Junior’s division.
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“It was by far the best race I have been to, and a beautiful venue that is hopefully the start of an annual event. What stood out was how dedicated the community was to having a successful race,” shared Beatson about the season opener. “So much time was put into maintaining and preparing the track and Val Thorens was a perfect host. There could not have been a better start to the season.”
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Other athletes shared similar sentiments about the race and venue. “It was awesome! The track was wicked fun! And the view of the mountains all around us was unreal. 10 out of 10 recommend,” said Driscoll. Schram added, “It was a great atmosphere in Val Thorens, French Alps. The energy was high and the fans were electric. I can’t wait to race again there next season.”
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The next race on the schedule is back in North America on home soil in Superior, Wisconsin, USA from January 30 – February 1. Stay tuned for more on the season at usixicecross.com.
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About USIX.
USIX is the national governing body for the sport of ice cross in the United States.