Martin, Mees Lead AMSOIL Charge at AMSOIL Duluth National

Ross Martin opened the 2010-2011 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series just like he ended last season by picking up podiums.

Martin, riding for Team AMSOIL out of the Judnick Motorsports trailer, picked up a pair of second place finishes at the AMSOIL Duluth National over the weekend. In a great race during Saturday's Pro Super Stock final, Martin battled for the first half of the race with TJ Gulla. Martin took over the lead at the races mid-point, but then dealt with lap-traffic and a hard charging Tucker Hibbert for the final five laps. Hibbert took the win, but Martin was right behind for second.

On Sunday, Martin got out front and look unstoppable during the AMSOIL Pro Open final. But once again lap-traffic and Hibbert were Martin's Achilles heal. Hibbert snagged the lead with less than two laps remaining, and Martin didn't have enough time to real him back in.

In semi-pro action, Team AMSOIL/Scheuring Speed Sports rider Darrin Mees has quickly adapted to his new. Mees also took a pair of podiums, finishing second on Saturday and third on Sunday in the Semi-Pro Super Stock division.

The ACSS heads to Fargo, N.D. on December 10-11 for the next round of racing. The ACSS will air on Versus starting December 19.

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

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AMSOIL Duluth National Day 1

Watch AMSOIL Duluth National Live All Weekend Long

The 19th Annual AMSOIL Duluth National is underway today in Duluth, Minn. The opening round of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series starts with a full day of racing and freestyle events.

Tonight's action will include the first rounds of qualifying for the 2011 ESPN Winter X Games. AMSOIL riders Robbie Malinoski, Ross Martin and Andrew Johnstad will look to start their championship quests off on the right foot with a win tonight and ACSS points races on Saturday and Sunday.

You can watch all of the action at http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/synthetic-snowmobile-oil.aspx as the ACSS will be streamed live from Spirit Mountain all weekend long.

WATCH LIVE STREAM

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

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Sneak Peak of ACSS on Versus Show

With the 2010-11 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series starting this weekend in Duluth, Minn., teams are busy with last minute preps in hopes of starting the season off with a win at the AMSOIL Duluth National.

Also busy getting ready for the upcoming season are the men and women working for the upcoming season of the ACSS on Versus television show. The first show airs Sunday December 19 on the Versus network (3:00 p.m. EST). Here's a look at the new format show, which will offer viewers more behind the scenes look at the series and the top professional snocross racers in the world.

The AMSOIL Duluth National starts on Friday afternoon. The pro classes will take the newly designed track Friday night with the Winter X Games qualifier. Full days of racing will be offered on Saturday and Sunday.

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

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Monster Energy Supercross Preview Show on CBS Sports

Feld Motor Sports announced today that the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season preview show will air on Sunday, December 26 at 3:00 p.m. EST on CBS Sports, featuring a new format. The one-hour preview show will take fans through the highly anticipated story lines that are emerging as the 2011 season closes in on the gate drop of Anaheim 1 Saturday, January 8.

The Monster Energy Supercross season preview show is positioned almost perfectly for fans as it will lead out of CBS Sports’ Sunday NFL coverage.

“We look forward to once again showcasing the best of Monster Energy AMA Supercross on CBS Sports in 2011,” said Rob Correa, Executive Vice President, Programming, CBS Sports. “We have a long history with this exciting sport and the up-coming season looks to be one of the most anticipated in years.”

To preview what’s being called the greatest season in the sport’s history, a panel of legendary AMA Supercross riders will breakdown the 2011 up-coming season and foreshadow the excitement that fans can look forward to from season opener in Anaheim to the season finale in Las Vegas. Defending AMA Supercross champion Ryan Dungey will stage his title defense against arguably the deepest field in supercross history.

Representing 16 AMA Supercross class championships, our panel of legends, including Jeremy McGrath, Ricky Carmichael, Jeff Emig and Jeff Stanton, will provide their analysis on the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross championship.

McGrath, who is the all-time winningest rider in supercross history with seven titles and 72 main event wins, says he can’t remember a season with a field this talented.

“This is possibly the deepest field in the sport’s history,” said McGrath. “There has not been a season in a long time where so many different riders have the potential to win. I can’t wait to get this season started. I am looking forward to being involved in this ‘new’ preview show format with the rest of the supercross greats.”

Stanton, a two-time AMA Supercross class champion, has high expectations for the 2011season.
“There are so many questions marks this year because you don’t know who will step up and rise to the challenge,” said Stanton. “There is a lot of uncertainty and that makes for a great season of racing. Personally, I hope that these young guys, like Trey Canard or Jake Weimer, surprise the veterans. Last year, Dungey proved he is a champion. Reed and Stewart are both champions and when you add in the rest of the field, it’s exciting just to see how it will all unfold. The season preview show will give fans an in-depth look at what this amazing season has in store for all of us,” Stanton added.

Five-time AMA Supercross class champion Carmichael says that the title chase in 2011 is wide open because anyone can win. Carmichael won the 2005 AMA Supercross class championship, which was billed as the perfect storm.

“This season could closely compare to the 2005 season, but I believe this one could edge it out if everyone stays healthy just because there are more guys that have a chance to actually win straight up and not because of a technicality.”

For more information on the Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com.

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

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AMSOIL Official Oil of AMA Arenacross Series

AURORA, Ill. (November 16, 2010) – Feld Motor Sports℠ announced today that AMSOIL INC., based in Superior, Wis., signed a multi-year agreement to be the official and exclusive oil of the AMA Arenacross Series, which begins January 8, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.

The multi-year agreement marks the company’s first partnership with the AMA Arenacross Series.

AMSOIL began sponsoring motorcycle racing in 1999 and their dedication to showcase their industry-leading synthetic lubricants to the thousands of AMA Arenacross Series fans is the next step in their commitment to racing.

“The AMA Arenacross Series is a perfect complement to longtime association in motorcycle racing,” said AMSOIL Race Program Manager Jeremy Meyer. “From amateur to the top professional series, AMSOIL is involved with the best teams and series and Arenacross will continue to strengthen our dedication to this industry.”

AMSOIL will showcase their industry-leading product throughout each stop of the 14-round AMA Arenacross Series schedule. While on-track entertainment is the key, AMSOIL will also look to educate enthusiasts on its various products and expand its already substantial presence throughout the industry.

“AMSOIL’s rich heritage has provided the perfect springboard to their involvement in arenacross racing,” said Todd Jendro, senior director of operations, Feld Motor Sports. “Throughout the years they have established themselves as a leader in the motorcycle and off-road industry. Feld Motor Sports is proud to welcome AMSOIL to our family of sponsors of the AMA Arenacross Series.”

With an unmatched commitment to the sport of motocross, AMSOIL’s venture into sponsoring the AMA Arenacross Series is another step into their long history of innovation and leadership.

The 2010 Monster Energy Supercross begins January 8 in Anaheim, Calif.

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

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2011 TORC Series Schedule Released

The United States Auto Club has announced the 2011 race calendar for the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL. The schedule includes three new off-road racing venues and traditional stops at off-road racing’s most historic venues.

In its third year as a racing Series, The Off-Road Championship Series (TORC) will open the season on the red dirt of Cycle Ranch, near San Antonio, Texas. With over 100 acres of rolling terrain, planning is underway to build a permanent off-road course to complement the success of Cycle Ranch’s motocross facility.

TORC will also debut off-road racing at one of the country’s most iconic motocross tracks, Red Bud MX in Buchanan, Mich., home of the Red Bud Nationals. Complementing the success of motocross on July 4th holidays, TORC will bring off-road’s greatest athletes to the new off-road track at the famed facility over Memorial Day weekend in 2011.

Crandon will again be the center of the off-road community, as the Series hits “The Big House” two times in 2011, with the traditional June Brush Run and Labor Day’s World Championship Weekend featuring the AMSOIL Cup, a battle of the PRO 2WD and PRO 4x4 classes on the famed 1.75 mile Wisconsin course.

The Series heads eastward in July with a visit to Charlotte Motor Speedway’s dirt track for two summer nights of clashing under the lights in North Carolina. With an off weekend of NASCAR on a summer weekend in Charlotte, you just don’t know who may show up to race in front of the home crowd.

In August TORC travels to the upper peninsula of Michigan to another off-road facility icon, Bark River International Raceway. TORC’s Track of the Year in 2009 has been under continuous improvements and features the largest jump on the off-road circuit.

September brings another gem to the schedule...a Thursday night race at Chicagoland’s Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, IL. With NASCAR’s Chase starting in Chicagoland, all eyes will be on TORC as the opening act for the press filled weekend.

In total, the Series will feature eight race weekends stretching over seven months. A special season ending Championship race will be announced in the coming weeks as details unfold.

The Off-Road Championship is the premier short course Series, featuring off-road’s greatest drivers. The Series can be seen weekly on Discovery’s HD Theatre on Thursday nights with 26 hours of original programming following the Series in an action-documentary format. After concluding the PRO 2WD Championship last week, a special replay of the very first episode from the Cup Race from June Crandon is scheduled for this week. The PRO 4x4 and PRO Light
Coverage begin Thursday, December 2.

2011 TORC PRO DIVISION TOUR

Round 1/2 Cycle Ranch/San Antonio, TX April 30-May 1
Round 3/4 Red Bud MX/Buchanan, MI May 28-29
Round 5/6 Crandon Raceway/Crandon, WI June 18-19
Exhibition Event Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, CO June 26
Round 7/8 Charlotte Motor Speedway/Charlotte, NC July 22-23
Round 9/10 Bark River Raceway/Bark River, MI August 13-14
Round 11/12 AMSOIL CUP/Crandon, WI September 3-4
Round 13 Chicagoland Speedway/Joliet, IL September 15
Round 14/15 TBD

The AMSOIL Cup race from Crandon, Wis. featuring a nail biting finish with a Scott Douglas win will air next Thursday (Thanksgiving) at 8:00 p.m. EST on HD Theater.

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

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Windham Wins Italian Supercross

With the motocross season wrapped up and the Monster Energy Supercross still two months away, many of the sports top riders are getting their competition fix overseas.

Team AMSOIL riders Kevin Windham and Justin Barcia joined Jeremy McGrath in Italy over the weekend to take part in the Genoa Supercross.

While Barcia and Showtime crashed out on the tight track, Windham found the indoor race to his liking. K-Dub picked up two wins and the overall in Genoa and was a crowd favorite all weekend long. Here are some race highlights, posted on Youtube by VAZ.

AMSOIL is the Official Oil of Monster Energy Supercross. The 2010 season stars January 8 in Anaheim, Calif.

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

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Team AMSOIL Preps for AMSOIL Duluth National

The start of the AMSOIL Duluth National is quickly counting down with just 16 days until the first flag drops on the 2010-2011 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series.

Even with temperatures pushing near 60-degrees, the AMSOIL/Scheuring Speed Sports team is likely the first team to be enjoying some preseason practice laps. The teams practice facility has been making snow for parts of the past two weeks and they were finally able to get some seat time in this week on the man-made track. Pro riders Robbie Malinoski and Andrew Johnstad were joined by newcomers and semi-pro riders Darrin and Garrett Mees for some testing this week.

The AMSOIL Duluth National will be held on Thanksgiving weekend in Duluth, Minn. The ACSS airs nationally on Versus, as well as a free live stream of the entire weekend of racing from Duluth.

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

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AMSOIL Signs on as Official Oil of Monster Energy Supercross

AURORA, Ill. (November 3, 2010) – Feld Motor Sports℠ announced today that AMSOIL, based in Superior, Wis., signed a multi-year agreement to be the official and exclusive oil of Monster Energy Supercross, an FIM World Championship, that begins January 8, 2011 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.

The three-year agreement marks the company’s first partnership with the Monster Energy Supercross championship. AMSOIL began sponsoring motorcycle racing in 1999 and their dedication to showcase their industry-leading synthetic lubricants to the legions of Monster Energy Supercross fans is the next step in their commitment to racing.

“The Monster Energy Supercross sponsorship helps solidify our presence in the motorcycle market,” said AMSOIL Race Program Manager Jeremy Meyer. “Supercross brings exceptional television coverage, competition and a dedicated fan base week-in and week-out. Their fans demand a high-quality product at the track and AMSOIL has an excellent opportunity to showcase almost 40 years of quality products.”

In addition to their on-site presence at the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross championship, AMSOIL will be featured on the CBS Sports and SPEED television package with more the 90 hours of programming.

“AMSOIL’s rich, 40-year heritage has provided the perfect springboard to their involvement in supercross racing for more than a decade,” said Todd Jendro, senior director of operations, Feld Motor Sports. “Throughout the years they have created a relationship with top supercross racer Kevin Windham, and their support to the world’s largest indoor, off-road motorcycling racing championship signifies their commitment to excellence. Feld Motor Sports is proud to welcome AMSOIL to our family of sponsors of Monster Energy Supercross”

The 2011 season starts January 8.

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

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AMSOIL Duluth National 24 Days Away

As most Americans are preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday, Team AMSOIL is getting ready for the start of the upcoming snocross season.

The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series starts in just 24 days in Duluth, Minn. The three-day AMSOIL Duluth National starts on November 26 at Spirit Mountain. More than 35,000 fans will return to the oldest snocross race in North America.

Meanwhile, snow keeps piling up at the home of the AMSOIL/Scheuring Speed Sports team in Aurora, Minn. Planet X will be open in about a weeks time, dependent on the weather. AMSOIL racers Robbie Malinoski and Andrew Johnstad will be joined by semi-pro riders Derrin and Garrett Mees.

Over at Judnick Motorsports, Ross Martin looks to defend his AMSOIL Pro Open championship and Mike Bauer will battle it out for a repeat of his semi-pro title from a year ago.

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

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