Sam Rogers needed a sled to ride at Winter X Games 14 in Aspen, Colo., so AMSOIL/Scheuring Speed Sports team owner Steve Scheuring brought him one. After a few modifications to the 500-pound sled, Rogers took it for a few practice laps before qualifying sixth for last nights final on live on
ESPN.In the final, Rogers picked a stacked heat with former gold medalist Levi LeValle the early favorite. Since only two riders could advance into the final from his group, Rogers needed a perfect run. Unfortunately he came off his sled during a combination backflip about two-thirds of the way through his 90-second run.
"It was fun seeing the AMSOIL/Makita/U.S. Air Force sled in the finals for freestyle," said Scheuring. "Sam did a great job competing and he can ride our sleds anytime."
The same sled that Rogers used in freestyle will continue in its utility capacity this weekend. The team will make another round of modifications to the 600cc Polaris, getting it ready for Jim
Wazny's Adaptive Snocross race on Sunday. Another AMSOIL sponsored rider, Mike Schultz, will also take part in the Adaptive Snocross race. Schultz, who lost his leg racing in the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series last year, recently raced in the Pro Vet class in Shakopee, Minn. last weekend.Also on Sunday, Team AMSOIL riders Robbie Malinoski, Andrew Johnstad and ACSS AMSOIL Pro Open points leader Ross Martin will vie for X-Games gold in Snocross. (Complete ESPN TV schedule).
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
