Team
2012
Classes:
Will - Masters 40 & Semi Pro 600
Lyle - Pro 600 & Pro Open
Matt - Trail & Sport 600
Goals:
Representing our sponsors in a competitive and professional manner while agressively pursueing wins which lead to championships.
was established in 1982 by Will Hardie Jr. with Go-kart racing, shifted to NASCAR in 1987 and then to USCC Snowmobile Racing in 2010. In 2012 Hardie Racing will have three riders competing in the USCC East Series.
Will and Lyle Kares met during the first race of the 2011 season. Lyle, with his rider ability, professionalism and high level of sportsmanship (not to mention his 2011 championship) is a welcome addition to Hardie Racing.
2012 will be Matt Chapman's rookie year in racing. He brings his youth, enthusiasm and a passion for snowmobiling shared by all three riders.
WILLIE Will hardie jr. 742
DOB: 03.10.65 Ht: 5’11” Wt: 210lbs
Racing Highlights:
1982-1986 Go-Kart Racing
Finished Top 10 in the Country
1987-2009 NASCAR
SK-Modified
Pro Stock
Top 10 in Wins at Stafford Speedway
2010 – Masters 40
5th Tug Hill, NY
2011 – Masters 40
6th Old Forge, NY
5th Madawaska, ME
5th Greenville, ME
Masters 40 2011 3rd in Points
Activities & Interests:
Snowmobiling with my family throughout New England and New York
Hiking, camping, fishing & kayaking
Weight lifting
Riding my Harley Davidson
Avid sports fan
LYLE Lyle KareS 14
DOB: 11.13.83 Ht: 5’7” Wt: 160lbs
Racing Highlights:
2010 –Trail Class
2nd Place, Tug Hill NY
2011 – Expert 85, Expert 85 Improved
1st: Expert 85 Improved, Old Forge, NY
2nd: Expert 85, Old Forge, NY
2nd: Expert 85, Madawaska, ME
2nd: Expert 85 Improved, Greenville, ME
3rd: Expert 85, Greenville, ME
Expert 85 2011 Points Champion
Expert 85 Improved 2011 2nd in Points
Activities & Interests:
Snowmobiling with my family, watching sports
Skiing, golfing, mountain biking, running and weight lifting
All types of woodworking
MATT
Matt chapman 671
DOB: 02.12.89 Ht: 5’10” Wt:
Racing Highlights:
2012 will be Matt’s Rookie Year racing USCC East
Activities & Interests:
Snowmobiling since age 4
ATV riding
4-Wheeling
Truck Pulls