Eckstrom Third in West Yellowstone, Ready For Winter X

Team AMSOIL snocross rider DJ Eckstrom continues his climb back to the top of the Pro standings after a strong weekend of racing in West Yellowstone.

Eckstrom, riding out of the AMSOIL/Scheuring Speed Sports trailer, was the number two qualifier in Pro Stock at the WPSA West Yellowstone Pro National on Saturday. The long-time AMSOIL rider ran an exceptional race, finishing third and moving into second in the season long points race. Teammate Shaun Crapo raced to a ninth place finish in front of his hometown crowd. Crapo is seventh in the points race. AMSOIL/Judnick Motorsports rider Ross Martin finished sixth in the Pro Stock race and is just two points behind Eckstrom in third.

Qualifying for the Pro Open class began on Sunday, but was cut short after two rounds due to heavy snow falling on the course. Starting early on Monday, Eckstrom and Crapo both started from the front row in the final. Eckstrom finished fifth and Crapo seventh. Eckstrom is now third in the points chase, just 8 points behind Martin, who failed to make Monday's final. Crapo is ninth overall in Pro Open.

Eckstrom, Crapo, Martin and Judnick Motorsports rider Matt Judnick will be riding AMSOIL backed sleds this Friday and Saturday at the ESPN Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo. Eckstrom is a past medalist at the X Games. The snocross portion of the games will air on Friday and Saturday night on ESPN HD.

(note: all times are Central Standard Time and will air with other X Games events)
Friday, January 25 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. ESPN Round 1 of Snocross

Saturday, January 26 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. ESPN Round 2 of Snocross (LCQ)

Saturday, January 26 8:00 – 10 p.m. ESPN Snocross Final

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