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Welcome to the World Championship Derby Complex, in Eagle River, Wisconsin. For over four decades, snowmobile racing and Eagle River have been intertwined, whereas the names are practically synonymous. As the years have gone by and the motorsports world has continued to grow, not only with snowmobiling, but with all off-road vehicle sporting, the World Championship Derby Complex has been staying on top of the industry to bring you these awesome race and event experiences to you.

Dewald dominates 63rd title race at WCDC

By Doug Etten, WCDC Correspondent | January 19, 2026

From the drop of the green flag Sunday afternoon, to the waving of the checkered, there was little doubt in the minds of anyone at the famed World Championship Derby Complex who the best of the best was in the 600CC Formula III World Championship division.

No stranger to victory atop his No. …

Goede drives away from field, claims WC pole spot

By Doug Etten, WCDC Correspondent | January 16, 2026

A mid-race caution worked in Matt Goede’s favor this time.

Just over an hour after a red flag worked against the No. 28 driver in the Pro-Champ final, it helped the No. 28 Houle-powered Ski-Doo run away from defending World Champion Troy Dewald and the rest of the field. …

Stephenson charges late, wins first ProStar Cup Tour stop

By Doug Etten, WCDC Correspondent | January 16, 2026

For anyone watching as Blaine Stephenson reached the paddock area following Friday night’s Pro Champ 440 final, you would have thought it was his first career win atop the No. 102 Wahl Bros. Polaris.

“One heck of a race,” said Stephenson afterwards. “Really proud of my team. They deserved that win.” …

Goede sweeps Pro-Star Champ class heats

By Doug Etten, WCDC Correspondent | January 16, 2026

Foss, Stephenson, Sterne, Garceau all turn heads

It was a heavy day of Champ 440 class racing Friday at the World Championship Derby Complex ahead of Friday night’s Pro-Star Cup Tour final.

Along with the Formula III Sweet 16 pole race, the Champ 440 class will take center stage, …

Burch sets fast time Friday morning for 63rd WC

By Doug Etten, WCDC Correspondent | January 16, 2026

Twenty-three drivers in the Formula III division made qualifying runs Friday in what was a snowglobe of an atmosphere at the famed World Championship Derby Complex (WCDC) in Eagle River, Wisc.

The No. 29 Polaris of Joey Burch (No. 29, Mount Pleasant, Mich), second place finisher a year ago at Eagle River, …

Dewald stays the course, wins 62nd World Championship at Eagle River

By Doug Etten, WCDC Correspondent | January 19, 2025

EAGLE RIVER, WISC. — The No. 57 of Zach Dewald set the pace from the get go and survived three late restarts, including a final lap dash, to put his name into the history books as World Champion at the World Championship Derby Complex (WCDC) in Eagle River.

“There ain’t no better feeling than this,” …