Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Douglas Shines In Chicago; Team AMSOIL Readies for AMSOIL Cup

AMSOIL Super Team driver Scott Douglas moved closer to a season points championship while Pro 2wd driver Chad Hord returned to the podium in an exciting two days of racing at the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL at Chicagoland Speedway last week.

Douglas picked up a pair of second place finishes in the Pro 4x4 class. Douglas, who was driving with a U.S. flag in his truck that had been flown during missions in the Middle East (see video below), capitalized on the points leaders bad luck each night to move to just seven points out of first place with just two rounds of racing left in the 2010 season.

Hord, meanwhile, battled Red Bull/AMSOIL driver Ricky Johnson to the finish line on Thursday night. While Hord just missed the win, but finished second to follow-up his fourth place finish on Wednesday night. The Upper Michigan driver now sits fourth overall in the points standings and is the top Pro 2 rookie this season.

Up next for the series is the final weekend of racing at the Big House and the Inaugural AMSOIL Cup. The AMSOIL Cup race will take place on Sunday night at the Crandon International Raceway (Wis.)and will feature the sports top Pro 4x4 and Pro 2wds in a winner take all format.

The Traxxas TORC Series will also be airing the first HD Theatre show of the season on Thursday night at 8:00 pm EST and 11:00 pm EST for the West Coast audience. Check with your cable or satellite service provider for channel information and availability.

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

Team AMSOIL