AMSOIL Adds New Racing Website

AMSOIL INC., the First in Synthetics, has launched a new website, www.amsoilracing.com, dedicated to its commitment to various forms of motorsports and event marketing.

The new site, www.amsoilracing.com, highlights the company’s partnerships in the top levels of motorsports, including motorcycle, off-road truck and snowmobile racing. Team profiles, event schedules and up-to-the-minute results and news will showcase the company’s commitment to its marketing partners and its customers

Daily columns featuring insight into AMSOIL sponsored race teams, live streaming video and unique content will give race fans a central place to stay informed on their favorite teams, series and events.

“We have been working for some time to create a catch-all for the wide array of sponsorships that AMSOIL is involved with,” said Jeremy Meyer, AMSOIL Race Program Manager. “While the new site features AMSOIL products, it is more of an entertainment and information center for our marketing efforts. Whether you are interested in our efforts as the Official Oil of Daytona Bike Week or are looking for information on the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series, we now have one centralized location to bring that information forward.”

For more information on Team AMSOIL racing, go to www.amsoilracing.com.
About the company: AMSOIL has been the recognized leader in synthetic lubricants since 1972. For more information about AMSOIL synthetic motor oils, call (715) 392-7101 or contact AMSOIL INC, AMSOIL Building, Superior, WI 54880, or go to www.amsoil.com.

The Four Horsemen of Snocross

If you ever get the chance to attend a 2010-11 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series race in person, you will walk away with one thing: these guys are fast. Especially those guys up front. You know, the guys with AMSOIL across their chests.

Snocross is an extreme racing sport. Heavy machines with lots of horsepower on tracks that change from lap-to-lap. Leading the way in this year's version of the ACSS are the Champion, the Young Gun the Thrasher and the G.O.A.T. All four guys are showing off speeds maybe never witnessed before on a snocross track.

Tucker Hibbert is considered the best to ever ride a snowmobile, and he's proving it week-in and week-out. But the other three guys, Ross Martin, Tim Trembley and Robbie Malinoski are going bar-to-bar with Hibbert this season and all three are starting to see cracks in his armor.

Martin and Malinoski, (along with Ski Doo's Tim Trembley) are the two to focus on with just three rounds remaining. Martin has already taken down the G.O.A.T. twice this year. Once in Fargo (Pro Super Stock) and again in Detroit in Pro Open. The AMSOIL rider, (Judnick Motorsports), is just three points out of the Pro Super Stock lead.

Malinoski, the veteran rider for the AMSOIL/Scheuring Speed Sports team, is back to his old was was and reinvigorating the "Thrasher" mentality that won him two championships a few years ago. In Detroit, Hibbert pressured Malinoski hard for the final five laps, but Malinoski didn't budge and took home the final podium spot in Pro Open.



It's been a long time since Hibbert missed a podium, and he won't miss many more over the final three weekends of racing that start in Hayward, Wis. this Saturday-Sunday. But the pack is gaining ground, and these four riders are putting on one heck of a show. One you might want to see in person.

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

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Weekend Action, Auctions and More

The doldrums of winter have no place at Team AMSOIL. Several race series and teams are in competition this weekend. From Supercross to Snocross, there's a lot going on over the next couple of days.

Monster Energy Suprecross heads back west on Saturday night. AMSOIL, which is the Exclusive Official Oil of the tour, will be highlighted by the return of rookie Eli Tomac and the rest of the West Coast Lites Series. Kevin Windham will also brush off the cobwebs after his gnarly crash last weekend in Houston.

The entire night of racing will air Live on SPEED on Saturday night. Repeats will air on Sunday.

2/19 10:30 PM San Diego - LIVE Supercross and Lites Original SPEED
2/20 1:30 AM San Diego, CA Supercross and Lites Repeat SPEED
2/20 4:00 PM San Diego, CA Supercross and Lites Repeat SPEED

The AMSOIL Championships Snocross Series has the weekend off, but that's not stopping the AMSOIL/Scheuring Speed Sports team from racing. Robbie Malinoski, Willie Elam and Darrin Mees will be racing at the Valcourt des Gran Prix in Valcourt, Quebec. Racing starts Friday at the historical track and run throughs Sunday. The ACSS resumes racing on March 5-6 in Hayward, Wis.

The long qualifying process for the Loretta Lynn's Amateur Nationals presented by AMSOIL starts this weekend. The first area qualifier will be held in Elizabeth City, NC this weekend.

And if you are looking for a piece of off-road racing history with a flair for NASCAR, then check out this auction featuring Kyle Busch's helmet that he wore during his weekend of racing at the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL in Chicagoland.

http://3.ly/kylebusch

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

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Martin Tops In Pro Open, Malinoski Third

Team AMSOIL rider Ross Martin jumped to an early lead in the Pro Super Stock main, but it was Tucker Hibbert claiming the top step on the podium at the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series event in Pontiac, Mich. on Saturday. Martin held a commanding lead until five laps to go, when Hibbert motored by on his Monster Energy Arctic Cat for the win.

Just as with several events this season, Hibbert did not have the best of starts but was able to create new lines, to race through some heavy hitters and get the win. Martin continues to stay close in the season standings with the second aboard his Jack Link’s/Dupont/AMSOIL Polaris, while Warnert Racing/Foremost Insurance’s Tim Tremblay took a step back when he was black flagged for contact with Logan Christian. Christian had been in a podium position but dropped back to fourth after the contact, allowing teammate Garth Kaufman to get the three spot.

The AMSOIL Pro Open final went down as one of the highlights of the season, with Tim Tremblay getting a massive lead after a first turn pileup induced a restart. Hibbert and Martin then chased Tremblay in a shootout of the current point leaders. When Hibbert went down on the back straight, it looked as if Tremblay may be in line for his first win of the season. With seven laps to go Martin worked by Tremblay and AMSOIL/Air Force/Rockstar rider Robbie Malinoski closed the gap in third. The top three finished in that order with Hibbert racing back through the field to challenge Malinoski at the finish.

The series returns March 5, with the Hayward Powersports/Polaris National at the LCO Casino in Hayward, Wisc.

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

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Martin Derails T-Train, Malinoski Rounds Out Podium

Team AMSOIL rider Ross Martin used a solid start and quick charge to the front to earn his first victory of the season in the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series last weekend in New York.

Martin endured heavy traffic on the opening lap of the Pro Stock final and began to pressure early race leader Dan Ebert

“I got off the start, not the best jump, I was sandwiched between everyone and the snow dust just hung in the air,” said Martin. “I couldn’t really see until we were coming back down the straight toward the finish line. I just kept looking ahead going forward trying to get to the front as quick as I could.”

Roughly one third of the way into the main, Martin passed Ebert and would not be challenged the rest of the way. AMSOIL/Scheuring Speed Sports rider Robbie Malinoksi was battling for a final podium spot on Friday before getting tangled up with another rider late in the competition and finishing tenth.

The win moved Martin into a tie for the overall points lead with Tucker Hibbert, who finished fifth.

Martin and Malinoski were both on the throttle hard again on Saturday night, this time in the AMSOIL Pro Open final. Malinsoki, the number one qualifier on the night, pushed hard and finished third and moving him into fourth in the overall standings. Martin continues to battle with Hibbert for the overall lead, as he racked up his fourth straight second place finish behind the Arctic Cat rider.

The ACSS moves inside this weekend with the fifth round of racing being held at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., just north of Detroit.

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

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Winter X Games Medalists Headline AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series

Direct from Aspen, Col. and the Winter X Games with precious medals to boot are some of the world’s best snocross racers and freestyle athletes coming to the east coast for the third year in a row to compete in the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series at the Vision KIA Eastern National at Finger Lakes Casino and Racetrack Feb. 4-5.

Tucker Hibbert brought home a gold medal in the X Games Snocross. Team AMSOIL rider Ross Martin took the silver medal and the bronze went to AMSOIL Scheuring Speed Sports star Robbie Malinoski. These athletes competed hard and will be bringing their "A Game" to Farmington.



Watch your favorite pros race head-to-head in the pro main events both on Friday and Saturday. This is race number 4 of 8 national events with racers competing for the title of year-end Points Champion. Adding more to the extreme excitement, the ISOC Freestyle Team fueled by Monster Energy will perform sick tricks and stunts both days.

Spectator doors will open at 4 p.m. on Friday and 3 p.m. on Saturday. You can watch the entire weekend live at http://www.amsoil.com/.

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

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Schultz Secures Gold; Martin and Malinoski Also Medal at Winter X

Mike Schultz doesn't let too much affect him these days. Both on, and off, the track, he is moving forward. More often than not, he comes out on the winning end.

Despite losing his left leg during a pro snocross race three years ago, Schultz has adapted to his new role in life and has been busy snatching up X Games medals. This past weekend in Aspen, Schultz added to his growing resume by winning a Winter X Gold Medal in Adaptive Snocross on top of his AMSOIL sponsored Ski Doo.



Also riding a Ski Doo at Winter X Games this past weekend was Team AMSOIL rider Robbie Malinoski. One of the top pro riders in the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series, Malinoski had to overcome a poor start in the X Games Snocross final to finish with a bronze medal.

Ross Martin, who rides out of the AMSOIL/Polaris trailer, picked up his second straight silver medal in Aspen. Despite jumping the start, Martin was able to push through the field and into second at the halfway point. Tucker Hibbert won his fifth straight Winter X Gold.

Up next for Martin and Malinoski is round four of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series in Farmington, N.Y. on February 4-5.

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

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Martin and Malinoski Ride High in Salt Lake City

The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series brought its traveling show back to the mountains of Utah with a tour stop in Salt Lake City on Saturday.

Inside of Rio Tinto Stadium, the home of the MLS champions Salt Lake Real, Team AMSOIL iders Ross Martin and Robbie Malinoski proved once again they are championship contenders in the Pro classes this season.

In Pro Super Stock, Martin used his smooth racing style to get to the front of the action. As is the custom this season, he would once again battle with Tucker Hibbert for the win. Martin just missed his first win of the year, but finished second to Hibbert. Malinoski also ran a strong race and finished fourth.

In the AMSOIL Pro Open final, Martin literally got stuck on the start as the skis of his Polaris were tangled up with another sled. By the time the two machines were seperated, Martin was a lap down. Malinoski, meanwhile, led for much of the final that went down to the wire. Malinoski finished third for his first podium of the year.

Up next for both both riders is the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River, Wis. this weekend. Racing starts on Thursday.

Round three of the ACSS will air on Versus Sunday, January 23 at 2:00 p.m. CST.

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

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Watch Live Supercross and Snocross Racing This Weekend

The 2011 Monster Energy Supercross Series opens Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., where Team AMSOIL star Kevin Windham and Lites teammates Justin Barcia, Blake Wharton, Eli Tomac and Wil Hahn will begin their quests for championships. Catch all the action live on the Speed Channel at 10 p.m. EST. AMSOIL is the Exclusive Official Oil of Monster Energy Supercross.

The third round of AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series racing action takes place Saturday in Sandy, Utah. Racing starts at 3 p.m. CST, and all the action can be seen live at http://isocracing.com/ as Team AMSOIL/Judnick Motorsports racer Ross Martin looks to continue his early season success and Team AMSOIL/Scheuring Speed Sports racers Robbie Malinoski and Willie Elam look for podium finishes of their own. AMSOIL is the title sponsor and Exclusive Official Oil of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series.

AMSOIL Year in Review

In 2010, AMSOIL pushed past several barriers in both marketing and products. The company introduced successful lines of products, including OE oil and Quickshot. One will open new doors for AMSOIL Dealers, the other will help the power sports industry save their equipment.

Race Marketing also grew in 2010. AMSOIL added the AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship, a USAC owned property which brings in nearly 300 races in five different series each year. The coast-to-coast racing property has one of the most storied histories in all of motorsports, with past champions like Bobby Unser and Tony Stewart.

AMSOIL introduced the Inaugural AMSOIL Cup race, which will be held every Labor Day Weekend in Crandon, Wis. The race is the largest off-road, short-course race in the world and AMSOIL driver Scott Douglas pushed his 4x4 Ford across the line for the first win of the new event.

AMSOIL added the GNCC, a cross-country event that hosts ATVs and Dirt Bikes on the same weekend. The eight race season is a true iron man event, with fans lining the course just inches from a screaming bike. The season culminated with the AMSOIL Ironman event in Indiana.

We watched top racers like Trey Canard, Ricky Johnson and Ross Martin win championships this past year. Bob Teague continued to clean-up trophies in off shore power boat circles, as well.

Circle Track Magazine helped push the AMSOIL name across the pages of its magazine with the AMSOIL Great American Circle Track Tour. Editor Bob Bolles maneuvered his RV to local dirt tracks across America's Southwest, and will do more of the same in 2011.

The Next Bite will help AMSOIL get a foothold in the outdoors market. Hall of Famers and industry experts Gary Parson, Keith Kavajecz and Pete Maina will be getting you on more big walleyes and muskies than ever before.

With everything else we've been working on, including the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series, AMSOIL Dirt Track Series, AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby, Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL, the CSRA, ATVA AMX, USCC, Loretta Lynn's Amateur Nationals presented by AMSOIL, the AMSOIL Sandbox Arena, East Coast Snocross and all of the racers and teams that fall under our awning, you'd think we were busy enough. But 2011 means more adventures for Team AMSOIL, and you'll have to check back on Monday to see what we have up our sleeve for the New Year.


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


Team AMSOIL

Highlights from Fargo ACSS National

The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series raced in Fargo, N.D. this past weekend.

AMSOIL riders Ross Martin and Darrin Mees picked up podiums and Robbie Malinoski was in contention both days. Here's a look at the ACSS Fargo National.

And a reminder that the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series debuts this weekend on Versus. The show airs at 4:00 EST on Sunday. AMSOIL was able to preview the show this week and it is one that you will not want to miss. We will have a preview clip of the new show available on Friday.

The next ACSS National is in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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

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Martin, Mees and Malinoski Out Front in Fargo

Photos courtesy Gary Walton

Ross Martin and Robbie Malinoski led the AMSOIL charge in the pro classes at the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series in Fargo, N.D. over the weekend while Darrin Mees continued his early season success in the semi-pro classes.

With temperatures dipping below zero and a heavy snow starting to fall, Malinoski piloted his AMSOIL/Scheuring Speed Sports sled to a number one qualifying position in Friday's AMSOIL Pro Open class. While Malinoski battled for the final podium spot during the 22-lap final, it was Martin who had his chance at knocking of Tucker Hibbert. Just like in Duluth, Martin led most of the final before Hibbert was able to come from behind for his third win of the year. Martin finished second to Hibbert while Malinoski's battle with Tim Trembley netted him a fourth place finish.

In Pro Super Stock, it was the same four riders rounding out the top four for much of the race. Martin again had a solid lead, only to lose it to Hibbert at the end. For his part, Malinoski was in position to garner a third, but an overly-aggressive move by Trembley caused an accident between the pair and Malinoski was knocked out of the race.

In Semi-Pro action, Darrin Mees piloted his AMSOIL/Scheuring sled to another podium finish on Saturday. His third place podium gives him three podiums in the seasons first four races. He is sitting in third place overall.

Up next on the ACSS schedule is Rio Tinto Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on January 8. The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series premiers this Sunday on Versus.

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

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Watch AMSOIL Snocross Live From Fargo National

Photo courtesy of Wayne Davis Photography

Rounds three and four of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series get underway on Friday afternoon in Fargo, N.D.

The Fargo Nationals will be held inside Newman's Outdoor Field on Friday and Saturday. AMSOIL is once again providing a clean, live web feed of the entire weekend of racing, including Saturday night's AMSOIL Pro Open final.

Watch as Team AMSOIL riders Ross Martin, Robbie Malinoski, Willie Elam, Mike Bauer and Darrin Mees go for gold in Fargo.

WATCH LIVE BY CLICKING HERE

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

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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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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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Eckstrom, Carey Lead AMSOIL Charge in Ironwood

Semi-Pro rookie Ryan Carey is off to a great start on the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series and the second round in Ironwood, Mich. vaulted him into the championship mix.

Carey, who hails from nearby Channing, Mich., delighted a hometown crowd by finding the podium in the Semi-Pro Super Stock final. Carey had his work cut out for him after he finished seventh in the first round qualifier. Heading into the last change qualifier, Carey went to work early, leading the field through the finsih line for the win. In the final, Carey got a great start and battled in the front before finishing third, his first podium of his semi-pro career. His podium finish moved him into seventh in the points race.

Carey wasn't the only Team AMSOIL/Scheuring Speed Sports rider to find the podium on Saturday. DJ Eckstrom took care of business in the Pro Super Stock class. The Duluth, Minn. rider took third in his heat race, advancing directly into the final. Once there, Eckstrom rode his best race of the year and pushed the leaders to the end for a third place finish and his first podium of the year. Eckstrom is now fourth overall in the Pro Super Stock class.

Eckstrom's teammate Shaun Crapo ran well, finishing sixth in the Pro Super Stock final and ninth in Pro Open. Eckstrom finished 13th in Pro Open. Carey also competed in the Semi-Pro Open class, finishing sixth.

Team AMSOIL/Judnick Motorsports pro rider Ross Martin kept pace in both pro classes. Martin finished fifth in the AMSOIL Pro Open final and is second overall in the championship chase. In Pro Super Stock, Martin finished fifth and is seventh overall.

The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series will take the holidays off and will return to the national schedule January 9-11 in Shakopee, Minn. You can buy advance tickets for the event, and receive a five dollar discount.

Results and Point Standings

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