Minneapolis, MN (11/23/09 - The AMSOIL Duluth National has been rescheduled. Due to unseasonably warm temperatures and an extended forecast for more of the same, the 18th annual race at Spirit Mountain has been moved to run the weekend of December 11 – 13.
Representatives from Visit Duluth, Spirit Mountain and ISOC have been watching the weather and considering all options. The staff at Spirit Mountain was prepared to work around the clock to make the required snow for the event, but Mother Nature has not cooperated with snowmaking efforts.
"The cold weather just didn't make it to Minnesota by Sunday like we had hoped," said Terry Mattson, Visit Duluth President and CEO. "While it is expected to get cold enough later in the week, there would not be enough time to 100% guarantee there would be enough snow to pull off the event. We are concerned about the safety of our riders and putting together a good show for the fans."
The AMSOIL Duluth National will be held on December 11 - 13 with the schedule of events running exactly as it had originally been planned. All tickets held by spectators will be valid for the new weekend. All racers registered for the event will be transferred to the new weekend. If you are not able to compete, please contact the ISOC office for a refund.
The postponement of the AMSOIL Duluth National will have no affect on the schedule for the Milwaukee Mile National on December 18 - 19.
A Minnesota Regional schedule for the season will be released this week with confirmed dates resulting from the rescheduling of the AMSOIL Duluth National.
We are looking forward to a great season of racing in 2009/2010. If you have and questions, please contact ISOC Racing at (763) 497-8474. Specific questions regarding Duluth may be directed to Visit Duluth at (218) 722-4011.
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
AMSOIL Duluth National Update
Minneapolis, MN (11/19/09) - As of Thursday, the AMSOIL Duluth National is still on as planned for its 18th annual race on Thanksgiving weekend. However, a final decision will be made on Monday morning of next week at 9am if the race will run as planned or if it will be postponed.
“If on Monday morning at 9am, we are not 100% certain the race can be run and the snow necessary for the event will be made, the event will be postponed for two weeks,” said Scott Lorentz, ISOC Director of Operations. “We know a lot of fans and race teams travel a long way for this event and we are trying to be as proactive as possible with this decision.”
In a collaborative effort between Visit Duluth, Spirit Mountain and ISOC, it was decided that if the race is postponed it will run the weekend of December 11-13. The rescheduling of the AMSOIL Duluth National will not affect any other dates for the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series and the Milwaukee Mile National will run as planned the following weekend.
“We have twenty-one snow guns waiting in place to make the snow for the event,” said Terry Mattson, Visit Duluth President/CEO. “Based on the years of experience with this event and looking at the weather forecast, we believe we can still have enough snow for a great race. But if we cannot guarantee it for our fans and racers, we want to make sure they can plan accordingly.”
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
“If on Monday morning at 9am, we are not 100% certain the race can be run and the snow necessary for the event will be made, the event will be postponed for two weeks,” said Scott Lorentz, ISOC Director of Operations. “We know a lot of fans and race teams travel a long way for this event and we are trying to be as proactive as possible with this decision.”
In a collaborative effort between Visit Duluth, Spirit Mountain and ISOC, it was decided that if the race is postponed it will run the weekend of December 11-13. The rescheduling of the AMSOIL Duluth National will not affect any other dates for the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series and the Milwaukee Mile National will run as planned the following weekend.
“We have twenty-one snow guns waiting in place to make the snow for the event,” said Terry Mattson, Visit Duluth President/CEO. “Based on the years of experience with this event and looking at the weather forecast, we believe we can still have enough snow for a great race. But if we cannot guarantee it for our fans and racers, we want to make sure they can plan accordingly.”
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Season Sweep for Teague and Team AMSOIL
The AMSOIL off-shore powerboat team enjoyed a incredible season of success in 2009 by sweeping all of the possible championships available to them in several sanctioning bodies.
Bob Teague and Paul Whittier wrapped up the SBI/APBA World Championship in Key West, Fla. this past weekend. Team
AMSOIL #77 took the win at the 29th annual event by defeating the All Jack'd Up team.
The win in Key West tops a near perfect season for Team AMSOIL. Team AMSOIL also won the 2009 High Points Championships in the Offshore Super Series, Triple Crown, and OPA series.
Bob Teague and Paul Whittier wrapped up the SBI/APBA World Championship in Key West, Fla. this past weekend. Team
AMSOIL #77 took the win at the 29th annual event by defeating the All Jack'd Up team.The win in Key West tops a near perfect season for Team AMSOIL. Team AMSOIL also won the 2009 High Points Championships in the Offshore Super Series, Triple Crown, and OPA series.
"This season has been a true testament to AMSOIL," said Teague. "Their support from a product standpoint has been phenomenal. We're going to bring these Mercury 525's in for and end-of-the-year looksee and they'll be just as powerful in 2010 thanks to the AMSOIL Dominator 15w-50."
The AMSOIL #77 boat will be getting some repair work done on the body in preparation for 2010, which is scheduled to start in March.
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
Monday, November 16, 2009
AMSOIL extends sponsorship with Judnick Motorsports
AMSOIL and Judnick Motorsports are proud to announce a contract extension for the upcoming AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series. The agreement continues the longtime partnership between The First in Synthetics and one of the top snocross teams in the world.
“AMSOIL has made a large commitment to snowmobile racing, and we are proud to be a part of that,” said team owner Scott Judnick. “We push these Polaris snowmobiles to the edge, and AMSOIL offers us the best protection in the most extreme racing
environments.”
For the upcoming 2009-2010 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series the Polaris/DuPont/AMSOIL team will be a top contender in the pro classes with the return of 2008 Pro Rider of the Year Ross Martin. Martin missed much of the 2008-2009 season after breaking his hip during practice at the Winter X Games. The former champion will again be joined in the trailer this year by Matt Judnick and semi-pro Mike Bauer.
“Judnick Motorsports boasts a top-tier program, both on and off the track,” said AMSOIL Race Program Manager Jeremy Meyer. “Every time Ross Martin lines up on a snocross track he is in contention for the win. He’s healthy and hungry after a lost season last year and we are excited at this team’s potential.”
The 2009-2010 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series begins Thanksgiving weekend with the AMSOIL Duluth National at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minn.
“AMSOIL has made a large commitment to snowmobile racing, and we are proud to be a part of that,” said team owner Scott Judnick. “We push these Polaris snowmobiles to the edge, and AMSOIL offers us the best protection in the most extreme racing
environments.”For the upcoming 2009-2010 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series the Polaris/DuPont/AMSOIL team will be a top contender in the pro classes with the return of 2008 Pro Rider of the Year Ross Martin. Martin missed much of the 2008-2009 season after breaking his hip during practice at the Winter X Games. The former champion will again be joined in the trailer this year by Matt Judnick and semi-pro Mike Bauer.
“Judnick Motorsports boasts a top-tier program, both on and off the track,” said AMSOIL Race Program Manager Jeremy Meyer. “Every time Ross Martin lines up on a snocross track he is in contention for the win. He’s healthy and hungry after a lost season last year and we are excited at this team’s potential.”
The 2009-2010 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series begins Thanksgiving weekend with the AMSOIL Duluth National at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minn.
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
Monday, November 09, 2009
Team AMSOIL Supercross Star at Sandbox Arena
The AMSOIL Sandbox Arena in New Richmond, Wis. will host a special race weekend November 14-15 with an appearance by Team Geico Powersports/AMSOIL Supercross East Coast Lites rider Blake Wharton.
Wharton will be riding on the track and signing autographs on Saturday, November 14 between the youth and big bike races. Motocross races will be held on Saturday and quad races will run on Sunday. Freestyle riders will also be returning to the AMSOIL Sandbox Arena for shows during both race days.
Visit www.sandboxarena.com for more details on the upcoming races and season schedule.
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
Wharton will be riding on the track and signing autographs on Saturday, November 14 between the youth and big bike races. Motocross races will be held on Saturday and quad races will run on Sunday. Freestyle riders will also be returning to the AMSOIL Sandbox Arena for shows during both race days.
Visit www.sandboxarena.com for more details on the upcoming races and season schedule.
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
2010 TORC Schedule Released
Tune In Reminder: The Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL finale from Las Vegas on ABC, this Sunday, Nov. 8, 10:30 AM PST/1:30 PM EST
The 2010 season is set for the most exciting season in short-course racing history as the Traxxas TORC Series announces its plans for 2010. The schedule includes 16 rounds of championship points racing and two special "non-series points events".
"We wanted to get the schedule out now so racers and fans could start making plans", stated Ricky Johnson of TORC. "We are still having some conversations about some new tracks and formats but we want to go ahead and announce so our racers can start the sponsorship process early on. We are going away from the Friday night races and racing on Saturdays and Sunday afternoons wherever possible", Johnson continued. "Our sponsors are rallying behind us to continue the direction that the drivers, sponsors and fans have headed the series in our first season and we are excited about all the enthusiasm going into 2010."
The series champions will be crowned after the Crandon Labor Day weekend event.
March 27 Las Vegas, NV
April 24-25 Perris, CA
May 15-16 Las Vegas, NV
May 29-30 Ft. Worth, TX
June 19-20 Crandon, WI
July 10 TBA
July 17-18 Bark River, MI
Aug 14-15 Bark River, MI
Sept. 4-5 Crandon, WI
In addition to the above schedule, TORC is planning two non-points special events. One event in the spring and one in the later in the year, after the points season has ended. Details will be released on these events as soon as they are confirmed. Also, TORC is negotiating an expanded television package for 2010 and it will be announced as soon as details are finalized.
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
The 2010 season is set for the most exciting season in short-course racing history as the Traxxas TORC Series announces its plans for 2010. The schedule includes 16 rounds of championship points racing and two special "non-series points events".
"We wanted to get the schedule out now so racers and fans could start making plans", stated Ricky Johnson of TORC. "We are still having some conversations about some new tracks and formats but we want to go ahead and announce so our racers can start the sponsorship process early on. We are going away from the Friday night races and racing on Saturdays and Sunday afternoons wherever possible", Johnson continued. "Our sponsors are rallying behind us to continue the direction that the drivers, sponsors and fans have headed the series in our first season and we are excited about all the enthusiasm going into 2010."
The series champions will be crowned after the Crandon Labor Day weekend event.
March 27 Las Vegas, NV
April 24-25 Perris, CA
May 15-16 Las Vegas, NV
May 29-30 Ft. Worth, TX
June 19-20 Crandon, WI
July 10 TBA
July 17-18 Bark River, MI
Aug 14-15 Bark River, MI
Sept. 4-5 Crandon, WI
In addition to the above schedule, TORC is planning two non-points special events. One event in the spring and one in the later in the year, after the points season has ended. Details will be released on these events as soon as they are confirmed. Also, TORC is negotiating an expanded television package for 2010 and it will be announced as soon as details are finalized.
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Traxxas TORC Series Presented by AMSOIL on ABC this Sunday (video tease)
The best off road truck racers on the planet converged at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to lay it on the line and turn their 800 HP trucks loose in a no-holds-barred battle to secure their championships after a season-long fifteen rounds of the most intense short course racing on earth, with titles and first-time victories up for grabs right down to the last laps.
All of the high-energy action from the final round of the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL will be shown on ABC this Sunday, November 8 at 1:30 PM Eastern/10:30 AM Pacific
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
All of the high-energy action from the final round of the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL will be shown on ABC this Sunday, November 8 at 1:30 PM Eastern/10:30 AM Pacific
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
AMSOIL Shock Therapy Takes Flight North of the Border
45,000 screaming fans were treated to a great night of monster truck action in Montreal, with Team AMSOIL drivers Jon Zimmer and Chris Ryan contributing to some of the loudest cheers of the night. AMSOIL Shock Therapy and AMSOIL Excaliber put on a g
reat show in the racing portion of the event, with Ryan losing narrowly in his first event on a large turning course. Meanwhile, Zimmer was only stopped by event winner Jim Creten in Bounty Hunter.
“I felt good in racing and it was definitely a photo finish between Jim and I,” said Zimmer. “It honestly could have gone either way. I was proud of how Chris did in both racing and freestyle on such a big course, though.”
reat show in the racing portion of the event, with Ryan losing narrowly in his first event on a large turning course. Meanwhile, Zimmer was only stopped by event winner Jim Creten in Bounty Hunter.“I felt good in racing and it was definitely a photo finish between Jim and I,” said Zimmer. “It honestly could have gone either way. I was proud of how Chris did in both racing and freestyle on such a big course, though.”
Freestyle-wise, Ryan laid it all on the line in Excaliber, hitting his first bus stack and catching some nice air to begin the night.
“I was really comfortable in the truck and I felt really good when I got out,” said Ryan. “It’s great having such great people and 
sponsors behind us; they really make it easier on a new guy like me to come in and give my best.”
sponsors behind us; they really make it easier on a new guy like me to come in and give my best.” Zimmer went big right away in AMSOIL Shock Therapy, catching gigantic air with five or six of the biggest hits of the night, but ultimately the truck would succumb a bit early with rear end problems, though the fans loved his run and cheered loudly upon his exit from the track.
“I had to go big right away and try to win the thing, and just ran into some bad luck,” said Zimmer. “I definitely had more up my sleeve, but that’s okay, it’s part of running these things, and it was a good night overall.”
Next up is a bit of downtime for the team, then preparation for two more shows before preparations begin for a very exciting new season starting in January 2010.
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
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