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,

Team AMSOIL

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.

Team AMSOIL