Governor to drop start flag at UP snowmobile race

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Posted: 9:13 AM Feb 4, 2012 Governor to drop start flag at UP snowmobile race Gov. Rick Snyder is getting into a different kind of race than the political one. Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: newscenter16@wndu.com

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Gov. Rick Snyder is getting into a different kind of race than the political one.

The Michigan governor plans to attend Saturday's International 500 Snowmobile Race in the Upper Peninsula's Sault Ste. Marie.

He'll ride a snowmobile one lap around the mile-long track at 9 a.m.

At 10 a.m., he'll drop the green flag to start the race. He also attended a Friday evening race reception.

Snyder is spending a few days in Michigan's Upper Peninsula holding town hall meetings and attending other events.

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