Malcolm Chartier of Marine City, Mich., displayed the SnowGoer Cup following his victory at the 50th AMSOIL World Championshp Snowmobile Derby. Joining him in the winner’s circle was Derby Queen Michelle Schaetz. —STAFF PHOTOS

This time, Malcolm Chartier held off the hard charging Jordan Wahl in turns three and four and went on to win his first championship on the 50th anniversary of the greatest race in snowmobiling.

Chartier, 24, of Marine City, Mich., overcame the mandatory mid-race pit stop and three red flags to win the race on his Ski-Doo along with the $60,000 prize. Chartier gave some of the credit to his crew back at the trailer.

“The guys worked so hard,” he said. “It feels great, with my family all around me. It’s a dream come true. I’ve been dreaming about this ever since I’ve been a 12-year-old kid . . . coming