A frame assembly is described including a tunnel, an engine cradle
disposed forward of the tunnel and connected thereto, and a sub-frame
disposed forward of the engine cradle and connected thereto. A forward
support assembly extends upwardly from the subframe. An upper column
extends upwardly from the engine cradle to connect with the forward
support assembly. A rear brace assembly extends upwardly from the tunnel
to connect with the forward support assembly and the upper column. In one
embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the
engine cradle. An endless track is operatively connected to the engine
and disposed beneath the tunnel for propulsion. A pair of skis is
operatively connected to a steering device for steering. In another
embodiment, the frame assembly further includes an engine disposed in the
engine cradle. A rear wheel is operatively connected to the engine and
disposed beneath the tunnel for propulsion, and two front wheels are
operatively connected to a steering device for steering.