Penco Customer Appreciation Day

With a stretch of rainy days prior, we were unsure as to how the weather would play out for our mostly outdoor event.  We were pleasantly surprised to arrive at work Saturday morning with clear skies and the summer sun gracing us with its presence.

Our team had been planning this event for a while and we were so excited for the day to finally be here!  Customer Appreciation Day is something we look forward to all year.  It is a day where we get to say a special "Thank you" to all of our wonderful customers both local and far away.  Some we see every week, while others only a few times a year.  Either way, it is always so good to see those familiar faces walk through our doors.

We decided to go big this year.  I will admit I was questioning our abilities a time or two.  Thankfully with everyone's help, we pulled it off.  This years event included a delicious meal catered by the awesome crew at TNT BBQ, a dunk tank that was delivered by Celebrate and was occupied by a few brave Penco race kids, a live on site broadcast from the guys at Bee Broadcasting, tons of giveaways and drawings, and to end the day a group ride around beautiful Kalispell!

The best part was seeing all the smiling faces enjoy the day!  Some groups arriving on motorcycles after making the long trip, while others unloaded a car full of excited kids coming from soccer camp. This would have never been possible with out all of the great people who came out to support us.  Our guestbook with all of your names on it remind us just how lucky we are.  This community is truly one of a kind and we are so thankful to be apart of it.  Thank you to everyone who joined us, we are so grateful for each and every one of you!

                               

17th Annual Penco KooCanUsa Fundays

 
Just below the high water mark, tents and trailers lined the sand, the smell of dust and exhaust filled the air, and sparks flew from dozens of campfires across the KooCanUsa reservoir.  The anticipated event of the spring season was kicking off with a proper Montana welcome!  2013 Penco Fundays was finally here!

Backtracking for just a moment, this all started back in 1996 with Vaughn, an idea, and a small handful of dirt enthusiasts who were eager to get together and show off their skills.  Drag races and an obstacle course  have been a topic of preparation ever since.  Today, the event has grown to be an annual date on household calendars and hosts around 1500-1600 spectators and racers for the weekend.  17 years later and we are still loving it!

Over these last 17 years we have truly seen a lot!  From future little rippers on their training wheel bikes to creek skimming mod snowmobiles.  Ford ranger trucks (yes trucks) jumping the "Big Dune", to every possible tow-out-of-the-mud situation you could ever imagine.

This is what we have come to realize: NOTHING, is off limits, or impossible at KooCanUsa Fundays.  Just when you think you have seen it all...

The family aspect of Fundays is something that continues to be a priority to the Saturday activities.  Many families all take part in the races, even the little ones! The day pans out like this:  after signups, drag and obstacle course racers are broken down into classes.  Bikes, Quads, Mods, and Kids.  Line up is called and lights count your "go time" cue. The dirt and dust fly, as spectators line the courses cheering individuals on.  The competition ranges from good practice and pure fun for levels such as the kids class, to hard core old fashion racing between the adults.  Some walking away in victory and others with the mindset of "Just you wait until next year.."  There is a place for everyone no matter what age, skill level, or machine and on top of that, good hearted competition, 
Tshirts, and great prizes.

It is always a joy to see all the smiling dust caked faces; some new, others familiar veterans of the event.  These faces are what have carried Penco Fundays throughout the years and made it all possible and worth while!  The coolest part about KooCanUsa, is everyone is there for the same reason: a weekend getaway of fun, good company, and riding, where no one is afraid to get stuck or a little muddy.

With all of this fun comes a lot of hard work.  We are so thankful for the awesome law enforcement teams and medical staff that work throughout the weekend keep it safe and fun for all.  Without them and their dedication, it would not be possible.

So with another year down, we come away, in need of a long overdue shower, sleep deprived, dust caked EVERYTHING, and more memories to add to our story book than before. Thank you to everyone who joined us, we cannot wait to see you next year!

                   

         Thank you to Kilee Stevens for the footage

                  check her out on YouTube!

Valentines Day: Penco Style

It's that time of year again! Roses and chocolates, pink and red decorations; Love is in the air.  Thats right, Valentines day is upon us!

That one day of the year where couples all over the country make a conscious effort to express their love and appreciation as well as their impeccable taste in chocolate choices and floral selection.  Candy stores and florists are flourishing during the month of February.

But lets face it, doesn't the norm get a little repetitive each year? Lucky for you, Penco's selection and style has never been better!  This Valentines Day, take it to the next level and step out of the comfort box!  An Oakley hoodie or tee shirt for that man in your life, how about a new fox purse or wallet for your lovely lady.  At Penco, we can help you find something for your sweets!  Dvd's, casual wear, bags, wallets, jerseys, probe and shovel packages, hats, stickers, goggles, etc!  You get the idea: lets do something unique this valentines day for that special someone.

So make that wonderful person feel extra loved this Valentines day with a gift from Penco! Hurry in! Love is in the air:)

2013 Sweetheart Ride

It was an awesome weekend of riding in Canyon Creek for the Penco team! The annual State Farm Insurance and Flathead Snowmobile Association Sweetheart Ride was Saturday, January 26th!  Although we had grim expectations for the weather in the early morning hours, it proved to be a spectacular day full of fun and great company with the crowd of avid participants being the largest yet!
The $5.00 donation fee was well worth the fun and with the proceeds going to the great volunteers of the North Valley Search and Rescue and the Flathead Snowmobile Association made it even better!
The level of riders ranged from trail riding beginners to boon-docking, tree dodging pro's!   There proved to be a little something for everyone throughout the day! The snow proceeded to get better and better as we climbed higher, navigating the map and collecting our chips at the stations as we went!
They say if your not getting stuck your not having fun; this was all so true for many riders! The shovels and helping hands came in handy for adventurous thrill seekers who got into a  few sticky predicaments!
It seemed, though everyone had their own group for the day, that we all came together at one stop along the trail! The warming hut made a great location for a break, a good conversation, and a place to warm our toes.  The love of snowmobiling rang more clear than ever at this point, with the shiny-new, and the weathered-old sleds parked outside the hut, each telling their own story.  
At the end of the day, chips in hand, we all met back in the parking lot for some chilli, hamburgers, and hot cocoa provided by the awesome men and women of the FSA, SFI, and NVSR.  There, they announced the lucky winners of the prizes as well as the willing sponsors who gladly took part in the wonderful event!
All in all, the great snow, awesome company, and snowmobiles of every make model and year, made for an overly successful event and a stellar day of riding! Thank you to all who came out and supported and thank you FSA and TJ Wendt of State Farm Insurance for another wonderful weekend! Penco can't wait to see you again next year!