One shoveler was clocked at 61 miles per hour. There's the Modified Speed class. These racers create an aerodynamic contraption built around a shovel, in hopes of going the fastest. These shovelers have reached speeds of more than 75 miles per hour. And then there's the Modified Unique class.
Nothing is built for speed here.
They're all built for fun, and the shock factor of course. The wackiest shovel wins. Angel Fire's shovel races are February 4-6. Red River, Angel Fire, and Taos, in that order. I think all the mountains have done great jobs under the circumstances and no lift line to speak of.