Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Martin Clinches AMSOIL Pro Open Championship

Team AMSOIL snocrosser Ross Martin will head into the the final weekend of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series as an "Untouchable". Martin, the 2008 Pro Rider of the Year, sits 80 Points ahead of his competitors in the AMSOIL Pro Open points chase, clinching the title after his weekend of racing in Hayward, Wis.

Martin has been on the podium in every AMSOIL Pro Open race this season, an incredible feat in a class loaded with talent. The Judnick Motorsports rider finished second in the open class in Hayward.

"Winning the title is fantastic." said Martin. "I could not be more fired-up. It is twice as sweet after coming back from the disappointment of my season ending injury last year. We have worked hard as a team and it has really paid off. I am holding off on the true celebration until after the finale in Lake Geneva, where I will be doing everything I can to capture the Pro Stock Year-End Title."

Martin also won both Pro Stock heats and the final in Hayward last weekend. This narrows the gap between him and points leader Tim Trembley as Martin sits second in Pro Stock points.

Scheuring Speed Sports riders Robbie Malinoski and Andrew Johnstad fought of physical battles with some opponents in Hayward. Johnstad was landed on during one of his heat races and Malinoski was punted from the track in a separate altercation. Malinoski finished fifth in Pro Open and Johnstad came across the line in eighth. Both riders had mechanical problems in Pro Stock.

The season finale is March 19-21 in Lake Geneva, Wisc.

Until then, we'll see you at the races.