The idea for the Hall of Fame and Museum was born. Loren and Mike approached Larry Bosacki of Bosacki's Boathouse in Minocqua. Mike and Loren were very involved with Minocqua Lions Club Snowmobile Races each year at Winterama. It was natural to combine a fund-raiser for the Hall of Fame with the event. Riders from all over the Midwest were able to spend an entire day riding with the first celebrity guests.
Participants have a fun filled day of riding with some of racing's greatest names.
In 1987, Al Unser, Jr. joined the ranks as he spent the day riding through the beautiful Northwoods. Since the first ride in 1984, dozens of celebrity drivers and Hall of Famers have participated in the annual celebrity ride. The entry fee includes breakfast, lunch the Hall of Fame banquet and each rider gets to keep their souvenir bib and a lot of great memories. Woody's Traction Products became the sponsor for 1994 - 1999. In 1988, the first ten racers were inducted into the Hall of Fame.