The specification herein discloses a tracking control system for a vehicle
such as a snowmobile. Such a vehicle includes a chassis with at least one
ride member, such as a ski. The tracking control system includes a
suspension arm, a spindle, and a slide bar. The suspension arm extends
outwardly from the chassis, the arm being pivotally secured to the
chassis. The spindle is secured to an outward end of the suspension arm.
The spindle has an upper end a lower end with the slide bar secured to
the lower end. The slide bar is oriented generally transverse to the
spindle and to a major axis of the ski. The ski is movably coupled to the
slide bar and spring biased in a direction away from the chassis.