Team AMSOIL rider Eli Tomac, of Cortez, Colo., captured his first career Monster Energy Supercross victory in the Western Regional Supercross Lites class in a rainy San Diego over the weekend.
As the gates dropped on the Supercross Lites class main event, Tomac grabbed the holeshot and never looked back, leading wire-to-wire with a convincing win.
“The first five laps I just put my head down and pulled away. It was kind of crazy,” said Tomac, who won by more than 10 seconds. “The track was really tricky and slippery. I got a little nervous out (front), but overall it was really good. I’ve learned a lot this season and I’ve gotten a lot better in recent weeks.”
The win moved Tomac closer to the overall points lead as he now sits third overall. Tomac will have to wait a few weeks before racing again as the series heads to Atlanta for round two of the East Coast Lites championship this Saturday.
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
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,
Team AMSOIL
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,
Team AMSOIL
Monday, February 14, 2011
Barcia Wins East Coast Supercross Opener
With Monster Energy Supercross in Houston, Team AMSOIL rider Justin Barcia won a 15-lap duel with Dean Wilson at Reliant Stadium on Saturday night to put his GEICO/AMSOIL/Honda at the top of the podium for the first time this season
"How was that race to watch?" Barcia asked after the victory. "It must've been awesome because it was so intense to race in."
As glorious as Barcia's night was, the rest of the evening was bittersweet for the GEICO squad. Supercross rider Kevin Windham got the holeshot in his main and led 11 laps before suffering a cartwheeling crash and finished 19th. GEICO Honda's other Lites rider, Blake Wharton, was run off the track while in third place in the Main, but recovered to finish the race sixth.
For Barcia it was a grand way to start the season following a 2010 season that had a lot of ups and downs.
"The bike was putting the power to the ground," Barcia said. "It was such an intense battle. When I was riding I was saying, 'Woah this is gnarly.' We had to watch our back every corner because we didn't know what each other was going to do. It was crazy."
The night was shaping up to be just as stellar for Windham. In the main, he put down a solid start, led for 11 laps, and had as much as a 4.5-second lead over second place (and eventual winner) Trey Canard before disaster struck.
Windham was just past the finish line on lap 12 and had just cleared a small jump when he landed cross-ways in a rut on the track. Bike and rider cartwheeled from there with the bike eventually landing on top of a stunned Windham once it all came to a stop.
The 17-year veteran was roughed up and suffered a slight concussion from the impact, but had no broken bones.
The Monster Energy Supercross Series goes back to the West Coast for a week with a trip to San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium on Feb. 19. Lites West riders Eli Tomac and Jimmy DeCotis will resume their seasons at that venue. Barcia and Wharton won't race again until the Atlanta stop on Feb. 26.
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
"How was that race to watch?" Barcia asked after the victory. "It must've been awesome because it was so intense to race in."
As glorious as Barcia's night was, the rest of the evening was bittersweet for the GEICO squad. Supercross rider Kevin Windham got the holeshot in his main and led 11 laps before suffering a cartwheeling crash and finished 19th. GEICO Honda's other Lites rider, Blake Wharton, was run off the track while in third place in the Main, but recovered to finish the race sixth.
For Barcia it was a grand way to start the season following a 2010 season that had a lot of ups and downs.
"The bike was putting the power to the ground," Barcia said. "It was such an intense battle. When I was riding I was saying, 'Woah this is gnarly.' We had to watch our back every corner because we didn't know what each other was going to do. It was crazy."
The night was shaping up to be just as stellar for Windham. In the main, he put down a solid start, led for 11 laps, and had as much as a 4.5-second lead over second place (and eventual winner) Trey Canard before disaster struck.
Windham was just past the finish line on lap 12 and had just cleared a small jump when he landed cross-ways in a rut on the track. Bike and rider cartwheeled from there with the bike eventually landing on top of a stunned Windham once it all came to a stop.
The 17-year veteran was roughed up and suffered a slight concussion from the impact, but had no broken bones.
The Monster Energy Supercross Series goes back to the West Coast for a week with a trip to San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium on Feb. 19. Lites West riders Eli Tomac and Jimmy DeCotis will resume their seasons at that venue. Barcia and Wharton won't race again until the Atlanta stop on Feb. 26.
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Tomac Continues Podium Streak in Oakland
Photo courtesy Garth Milan/Racer X
Rookie GEICO/AMSOIL/Honda rider Eli Tomac took advantage of a strong start and avoided disaster to land on the podium for the second weekend in row in the Supercross Lites West race Saturday night at the inaugural Monster Energy Supercross event at Oakland Coliseum.
"I was very satisfied to get back on the podium," Tomac said following this third place finish. "Hopefully next weekend it'll all be put it all together and earn my first win.
Tomac's teammates were also able to finish in the top 10 with Kevin Windham seventh in the Supercross main event and Jimmy DeCotis crossing the finish eighth in the Lites West main.
Windham, the lone Team AMSOIL rider in the 450cc class, raced to a seventh place finish during the fourth round of the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross series.
"I need to keep pushing myself," Windham said, "but there's a thin line between pushing hard enough to win and pushing so hard that you're going to beat yourself by crashing and not finishing. I've got to figure out that balance."
The next stop on the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross series will be a Feb. 5 return to Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., site of the season opener. AMSOIL is the Exclusive Official Oil of Monster Energy Supercross.
Until then, we'll see you at the race,
Team AMSOIL
Rookie GEICO/AMSOIL/Honda rider Eli Tomac took advantage of a strong start and avoided disaster to land on the podium for the second weekend in row in the Supercross Lites West race Saturday night at the inaugural Monster Energy Supercross event at Oakland Coliseum.
"I was very satisfied to get back on the podium," Tomac said following this third place finish. "Hopefully next weekend it'll all be put it all together and earn my first win.Tomac's teammates were also able to finish in the top 10 with Kevin Windham seventh in the Supercross main event and Jimmy DeCotis crossing the finish eighth in the Lites West main.
Windham, the lone Team AMSOIL rider in the 450cc class, raced to a seventh place finish during the fourth round of the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross series.
"I need to keep pushing myself," Windham said, "but there's a thin line between pushing hard enough to win and pushing so hard that you're going to beat yourself by crashing and not finishing. I've got to figure out that balance."
The next stop on the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross series will be a Feb. 5 return to Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., site of the season opener. AMSOIL is the Exclusive Official Oil of Monster Energy Supercross.
Until then, we'll see you at the race,
Team AMSOIL
Friday, January 28, 2011
ESPN; CBS Lead Weekend of Coverage for Team AMSOIL
This is a quick programming note for Team AMSOIL fans: You can watch your favorite racers on CBS, SPEED and ESPN this weekend.
Monster Energy Supercross heads to Oakland on Saturday night. The Supercross 450 class featuring Kevin Windham will air on CBS on Sunday morning. The Lites class, featuring Eli Tomac, will air on SPEED Sunday afternoon.
Winter X Games will be busy all weekend long with snowmobiles flying through the air. Robbie Malinoski and Ross Martin will look for gold on ESPN starting Sunday morning. Justin Hoyer will also try to win Best Trick on Sunday night.
And don't miss the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL on HD Theater. This weeks show will air again on Saturday morning at 9:00 ET. Next week the show will air on February 3 at 10:00 p.m. ET
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
Monster Energy Supercross heads to Oakland on Saturday night. The Supercross 450 class featuring Kevin Windham will air on CBS on Sunday morning. The Lites class, featuring Eli Tomac, will air on SPEED Sunday afternoon.
Winter X Games will be busy all weekend long with snowmobiles flying through the air. Robbie Malinoski and Ross Martin will look for gold on ESPN starting Sunday morning. Justin Hoyer will also try to win Best Trick on Sunday night.
And don't miss the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL on HD Theater. This weeks show will air again on Saturday morning at 9:00 ET. Next week the show will air on February 3 at 10:00 p.m. ET
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
Monday, January 24, 2011
Tomac Gets Great Start In L.A.
Round three of Monster Energy Supercross brought the nationwide tour to Dodger Stadium for the first time last Saturday and Team AMSOIL rider Eli Tomac was looking for his first career podium.
Tomac, who has been riding fast in his rookie supercross campaign but was besieged by poor starts in the first two rounds, was quick on the throttle in Los Angeles. The former Loretta Lynn's Amateur champion started third in the West Coast Lites main and after a few turns had moved into second. From there he would pressure race leader Cole Seely, while being pressured from a handful of riders behind him. While Seely extended his lead, Tomac fought off the competition and picked up his first pro podium.
Tomac, who has been riding fast in his rookie supercross campaign but was besieged by poor starts in the first two rounds, was quick on the throttle in Los Angeles. The former Loretta Lynn's Amateur champion started third in the West Coast Lites main and after a few turns had moved into second. From there he would pressure race leader Cole Seely, while being pressured from a handful of riders behind him. While Seely extended his lead, Tomac fought off the competition and picked up his first pro podium.
Tomac's teammate James Decotis finished eighth in the Lites class and Kevin Windham finished sixth in the 450 Supercross class.
AMSOIL is the Exclusive Official Oil of Monster Energy Supercross. Round four heads to Oakland, Calif. The Oakland round of racing will air on CBS next Sunday morning.
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Supercross Report From Phoenix
"Racer X Films: Phoenix, Tour of the Pits - Racer X Online"
GEICO/Honda/AMSOIL rider Kevin Windham had big plans for the second stop of the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross in Phoenix. Unfortunately for Windham things don't always go as planned.
"I was having a great race," Windham said. "My GEICO Honda
was running great. I had a great start but then I got tangled up."
The veteran rider, who is competing in his 17th season, had his 450cc machine off to a strong start in the main event but a crash during lap 12 brought his hopes of winning the race to an end.
"I thought the guy was going to zig, but he zagged," Windham said of the slower lapped traffic he encountered. "I was already in the air and there was nothing I could do about it at that point. It broke the front brake and bent the handlebars of my Honda and that was it for me."
Windham is still hoping to be a major player for the 2011 season and isn't going to let his 19th-place finish in Phoenix ruin his goal of winning the championship.
"That's racing," Windam said, "or at least that's what they tell me. It sure doesn't make it any easier. Tonight was tough but we're going to move on next weekend to LA and hopefully make up for it."
Windham's teammate Eli Tomac ran a very competitive race in the 250cc Lites class, working hard to earn his fifth-place finish.
"Qualifying went really well," Tomac said. "The top of the pack was really tight, and it showed during the main event too."
Tomac's AMSOIL backed teammate was as far back as 11th during the main event but the Supercross rookie was not about to settle for that. He kicked it into high gear and earned every spot on his way up to fifth.
"Unfortunately my start hindered my performance once again," Tomac said. "I definitely know I have more endurance than most of those guys because in the end, when it counted the most, I came on strong."
The rookie is beginning to feel comfortable in the Lites class, and can't wait for the next race to continue improving.
"I feel like I'm totally used to Supercross now," said Tomac, who turned pro last year in the outdoor portion of the season. "No more rookie bugs. I'm ready to come out swinging next weekend."
Replacement rider Jimmy DeCotis' made his debut with the GEICO team at Chase Field and his first race with the team is one that has got everyone in the Lites
class looking his way.
"I rode a little tight early in the day," DeCotis said, "but I rode really well in the main, and that's where it really counts. I just have to work on my endurance a little more and we'll be set."
Riding for the injured Wil Hahn, DeCotis earned a seventh-place finish on his 250cc Honda, proving he's not just a replacement rider, he's here to compete.
"I have a great team behind me right now," DeCotis said. "It's going good. We're just going to build on this. I did what I wanted to do and can't wait to get back out here again next race."
The next stop for the Monster Energy Supercross Series is next Saturday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The event will air on CBS this Sunday.
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
GEICO/Honda/AMSOIL rider Kevin Windham had big plans for the second stop of the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross in Phoenix. Unfortunately for Windham things don't always go as planned.
"I was having a great race," Windham said. "My GEICO Honda
was running great. I had a great start but then I got tangled up."The veteran rider, who is competing in his 17th season, had his 450cc machine off to a strong start in the main event but a crash during lap 12 brought his hopes of winning the race to an end.
"I thought the guy was going to zig, but he zagged," Windham said of the slower lapped traffic he encountered. "I was already in the air and there was nothing I could do about it at that point. It broke the front brake and bent the handlebars of my Honda and that was it for me."
Windham is still hoping to be a major player for the 2011 season and isn't going to let his 19th-place finish in Phoenix ruin his goal of winning the championship.
"That's racing," Windam said, "or at least that's what they tell me. It sure doesn't make it any easier. Tonight was tough but we're going to move on next weekend to LA and hopefully make up for it."
Windham's teammate Eli Tomac ran a very competitive race in the 250cc Lites class, working hard to earn his fifth-place finish.
"Qualifying went really well," Tomac said. "The top of the pack was really tight, and it showed during the main event too."
Tomac's AMSOIL backed teammate was as far back as 11th during the main event but the Supercross rookie was not about to settle for that. He kicked it into high gear and earned every spot on his way up to fifth.
"Unfortunately my start hindered my performance once again," Tomac said. "I definitely know I have more endurance than most of those guys because in the end, when it counted the most, I came on strong."
The rookie is beginning to feel comfortable in the Lites class, and can't wait for the next race to continue improving.
"I feel like I'm totally used to Supercross now," said Tomac, who turned pro last year in the outdoor portion of the season. "No more rookie bugs. I'm ready to come out swinging next weekend."
Replacement rider Jimmy DeCotis' made his debut with the GEICO team at Chase Field and his first race with the team is one that has got everyone in the Lites
class looking his way."I rode a little tight early in the day," DeCotis said, "but I rode really well in the main, and that's where it really counts. I just have to work on my endurance a little more and we'll be set."
Riding for the injured Wil Hahn, DeCotis earned a seventh-place finish on his 250cc Honda, proving he's not just a replacement rider, he's here to compete.
"I have a great team behind me right now," DeCotis said. "It's going good. We're just going to build on this. I did what I wanted to do and can't wait to get back out here again next race."
The next stop for the Monster Energy Supercross Series is next Saturday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The event will air on CBS this Sunday.
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
A Busy Weekend Ahead for Team AMSOIL
January is quickly becoming one of the busiest months for the AMSOIL Race Department, and this upcoming weekend is no different.
The 48th running of the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby starts on Thursday in Eagle River, Wis. The largest, and most popular ice oval race in the world will crown a new champion on Sunday afternoon. Will AMSOIL rider P.J. Wanderscheid take home a record fourth title? You can watch live at the AMSOIL Derby Track website.
Also on tap for the weekend will be round two of the Monster Energy Supercross. Team AMSOIL riders Kevin Windham and Eli Tomac will look for a win at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. The entire night of racing will once again air live on SPEED.
the AMA Arenacross will host a bevvy of riders and fans in Kansas City, Mo. January 15-16. Jeff Gibson took the opening round win in Tulsa and will be hard pressed with riders as skilled as Tyler Bowers and Chad Johnson breathing down his tailpipe.
Finally, the United States Cross Country series heads into its second round of racing in 2011. The Grand Cities 500 will take place in Grand Forks, N.D.
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
The 48th running of the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby starts on Thursday in Eagle River, Wis. The largest, and most popular ice oval race in the world will crown a new champion on Sunday afternoon. Will AMSOIL rider P.J. Wanderscheid take home a record fourth title? You can watch live at the AMSOIL Derby Track website.
Also on tap for the weekend will be round two of the Monster Energy Supercross. Team AMSOIL riders Kevin Windham and Eli Tomac will look for a win at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. The entire night of racing will once again air live on SPEED.
the AMA Arenacross will host a bevvy of riders and fans in Kansas City, Mo. January 15-16. Jeff Gibson took the opening round win in Tulsa and will be hard pressed with riders as skilled as Tyler Bowers and Chad Johnson breathing down his tailpipe.
Finally, the United States Cross Country series heads into its second round of racing in 2011. The Grand Cities 500 will take place in Grand Forks, N.D.
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
Monday, January 10, 2011
Monster Energy Supercross Opener a Success
In the company's first foray into its Official Oil sponsorship of Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL can deem the Anaheim opener a success.
The synthetic lubricant manufacturer headed into the first round with a new look and a new message that it was eager to share with the 45,000 plus fans in attendance at Angels Stadium of Anaheim. "Move up to AMSOIL" was the theme inside the hugely successful Pit Party as fans stormed the gates at 12:30 on Saturday afternoon, looking for the latest in motorcycle racing, news and products.
The synthetic lubricant manufacturer headed into the first round with a new look and a new message that it was eager to share with the 45,000 plus fans in attendance at Angels Stadium of Anaheim. "Move up to AMSOIL" was the theme inside the hugely successful Pit Party as fans stormed the gates at 12:30 on Saturday afternoon, looking for the latest in motorcycle racing, news and products. AMSOIL, which will be giving away a race-ridden Kevin Windham Honda CRF 450 this year, was on hand to work with fans of all interest. (Please note that you must attend a Supercross event to find out how to win.)
"The support of AMSOIL at Anaheim was an excellent start to the new year and the new partnership with Feld Motorsports," said AMSOIL Race Program Manager Jeremy Meyer.
Team AMSOIL was also competitive on the track in Anaheim. K-Dub started the Supercross class final in second place and battled with the lead back through the checkered flag, finishing sixth on the night.
Eli Tomac showed off his skill and determination by overcoming a slow start of 19th to finish tenth in the Supercross Lites main on board his Geico/Honda/AMSOIL ride. Wil Hahn was unable to participate after a severe crash during practice.
Monster Energy Supercross and AMSOIL head to Phoenix this Saturday for round two. The entire night of racing will air LIVE on SPEED.
Until then, we'll see you at the race,
Team AMSOIL
Friday, January 07, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
What's New in 2011 For Team AMSOIL
Last week we laid out all of the great things that AMSOIL Racing accomplished in 2010. From the AMSOIL Cup to the AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship, last year was a very good year of racing and growth for Team AMSOIL.
Now it is time to showcase all of the new opportunities that are coming quickly for Team AMSOIL in 2011.
Now it is time to showcase all of the new opportunities that are coming quickly for Team AMSOIL in 2011.
January is easily our biggest month for unveiling new projects. This weekend actually starts the two biggest ventures for the new year. Supercross is considered the third largest motorsports series in United States. Each year, more than 750,000 fans spin through the gates at the 18-round series to catch dirt bike racing's biggest stars compete. AMSOIL will debut this weekend as the Exclusive Official Oil of the Monster Energy Supercross tour. Along with a longstanding partnership with Factory Connection Racing and top rider Kevin Windham, AMSOIL will be on display at each round of racing and will receive on track and television coverage throughout the year. Each round is aired on either CBS or SPEED. This Saturday's race from Anaheim will air the entire night of coverage live on SPEED.
Kevin Windham Racer X Preview Article
Also getting underway this weekend is the AMA Arenacross Series. Consider this as a lighter version of Supercross. While Supercross plays large venues like Dodgers Stadium, Arenacross heads into smaller arena's like the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. on Saturday night for tight, bar-to-bar racing. AMSOIL is also the Exclusive Official Oil of Arenacross and the entire series will also air on SPEED. 
Away from racing, AMSOIL will begin working with a fishing show called the Next Bite. The popular fishing show 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. The show started airing on the Versus network last week. 
AMSOIL continued its support of snowmobile racing with a new partnership this year. The East Coast Snocross series is replacing the old Rock Maple Racing series as the prominent snocross series on the Northeast. The tour has already had a couple of events, and will join its efforts with the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series for a combined event in New York this February.
Until then, make sure to get out to your local track to help support your favorite AMSOIL driver, and we'll see you at the track,
Team AMSOIL
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Monster Energy Supercross Preview Show Airs Sunday
With the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross just two weeks away, its time to start thinking about the who, what, where, when and why of the upcoming campaign. CBS sports will host a 2011 Season Preview Show on Sunday December 26 at 5:00 PM ET/2:00 PM PT.
Feld Motor Sports has also announced the broadcast schedule for the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season. The 16-race lineup that will be once again be airing on SPEED and CBS Sports, features seven live races, the most in the history of the championship.
The season gets off to a fast start by showcasing the first two races of the season from Anaheim and Phoenix live on SPEED TV. Following these two live-broadcasts, CBS Sports will showcase the Los Angeles and Oakland races. The remaining live broadcasts take place at San Diego, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Seattle and the season finale from Las Vegas while CBS showcases the world’s best riders at Houston, Dallas, St. Louis and Salt Lake City.
"This is a huge step in the growth of Monster Energy Supercross," said Todd Jendro, senior director of operations, Feld Motor Sports. "Feld Motor Sports, SPEED and CBS have had a strong relationship for many years and this is a sign of the tremendous success the sport has brought to both networks."
In addition to the most complete broadcast schedule in the history of the sport, CBS Sports will also air three one-hour specials. The first CBS Sports special, the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross Season Preview, will air this Sunday, December 26 at 5:00pm ET. Supercross greats Ricky Carmichael, Jeremy McGrath, Jeff Emig, and Jeff Stanton will highlight the highly anticipated story lines emerging as the 2011 season draws near. The second CBS Sports special, AMA Supercross Legends – The Races, is scheduled to air February 27 at 12:00pm ET. And the final CBS Sports special, the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross Season Recap, will air on May 8 (time TBD), following the season finale in Las Vegas.
In the booth, the veteran duo of Ralph Sheheen and Jeff Emig return to provide the color commentary and analysis while Erin Bates brings all the breaking news from the track during each night of action.
2011 Monster Energy Supercross Television Schedule
Air Date Featured Race Network Time
Dec. 26 N/A CBS (Preview) 5:00 p.m. ET
Jan. 8 Anaheim, Calif. SPEED (LIVE) 10:00 p.m. ET
Jan. 15 Phoenix, Ariz. SPEED (LIVE) 9:30 p.m. ET
Jan. 23 Los Angeles, Calif. CBS 12:00 p.m. ET
Jan. 30 Oakland, Calif. CBS 12:00 p.m. ET
Feb. 6 Anaheim, Calif. SPEED 6:00 p.m. ET
Feb. 13 Houston, Texas CBS 12:00 p.m. ET
Feb. 19 San Diego, Calif. SPEED (LIVE) 10:30 p.m. ET
Feb. 26 Atlanta, Ga. SPEED (LIVE) 7:30 p.m. ET
Feb. 27 N/A CBS (Legends) 12:00 p.m. ET
March 12 Indianapolis, Ind. SPEED (LIVE) 7:30 p.m. ET
March 20 Jacksonville, Fla. SPEED 6:00 p.m. ET
March 27 Toronto, Canada SPEED 6:00 p.m. ET
April 3 Dallas, Texas CBS 12:00 p.m. ET
April 10 St. Louis, Mo. CBS 12:00 p.m. ET
April 16 Seattle, Wash. SPEED (LIVE) 6:00 p.m. ET
May 1 Salt Lake City, Utah CBS 12:00 p.m. ET
May 7 Las Vegas, Nev. SPEED (LIVE) 10:00 p.m. ET
May 8 N/A CBS (Season Recap) Time TBD
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
Feld Motor Sports has also announced the broadcast schedule for the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season. The 16-race lineup that will be once again be airing on SPEED and CBS Sports, features seven live races, the most in the history of the championship.
The season gets off to a fast start by showcasing the first two races of the season from Anaheim and Phoenix live on SPEED TV. Following these two live-broadcasts, CBS Sports will showcase the Los Angeles and Oakland races. The remaining live broadcasts take place at San Diego, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Seattle and the season finale from Las Vegas while CBS showcases the world’s best riders at Houston, Dallas, St. Louis and Salt Lake City.
"This is a huge step in the growth of Monster Energy Supercross," said Todd Jendro, senior director of operations, Feld Motor Sports. "Feld Motor Sports, SPEED and CBS have had a strong relationship for many years and this is a sign of the tremendous success the sport has brought to both networks."
In addition to the most complete broadcast schedule in the history of the sport, CBS Sports will also air three one-hour specials. The first CBS Sports special, the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross Season Preview, will air this Sunday, December 26 at 5:00pm ET. Supercross greats Ricky Carmichael, Jeremy McGrath, Jeff Emig, and Jeff Stanton will highlight the highly anticipated story lines emerging as the 2011 season draws near. The second CBS Sports special, AMA Supercross Legends – The Races, is scheduled to air February 27 at 12:00pm ET. And the final CBS Sports special, the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross Season Recap, will air on May 8 (time TBD), following the season finale in Las Vegas.
In the booth, the veteran duo of Ralph Sheheen and Jeff Emig return to provide the color commentary and analysis while Erin Bates brings all the breaking news from the track during each night of action.
2011 Monster Energy Supercross Television Schedule
Air Date Featured Race Network Time
Dec. 26 N/A CBS (Preview) 5:00 p.m. ET
Jan. 8 Anaheim, Calif. SPEED (LIVE) 10:00 p.m. ET
Jan. 15 Phoenix, Ariz. SPEED (LIVE) 9:30 p.m. ET
Jan. 23 Los Angeles, Calif. CBS 12:00 p.m. ET
Jan. 30 Oakland, Calif. CBS 12:00 p.m. ET
Feb. 6 Anaheim, Calif. SPEED 6:00 p.m. ET
Feb. 13 Houston, Texas CBS 12:00 p.m. ET
Feb. 19 San Diego, Calif. SPEED (LIVE) 10:30 p.m. ET
Feb. 26 Atlanta, Ga. SPEED (LIVE) 7:30 p.m. ET
Feb. 27 N/A CBS (Legends) 12:00 p.m. ET
March 12 Indianapolis, Ind. SPEED (LIVE) 7:30 p.m. ET
March 20 Jacksonville, Fla. SPEED 6:00 p.m. ET
March 27 Toronto, Canada SPEED 6:00 p.m. ET
April 3 Dallas, Texas CBS 12:00 p.m. ET
April 10 St. Louis, Mo. CBS 12:00 p.m. ET
April 16 Seattle, Wash. SPEED (LIVE) 6:00 p.m. ET
May 1 Salt Lake City, Utah CBS 12:00 p.m. ET
May 7 Las Vegas, Nev. SPEED (LIVE) 10:00 p.m. ET
May 8 N/A CBS (Season Recap) Time TBD
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
First Look: 2011 Team AMSOIL Supercross
With the official start to the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross tour just a few weeks away, the AMSOIL-backed GEICO Powersports/Honda team has been busy getting ready for the four month affair.
Here's a sneak peak at the Lites riders that will be racing for Team AMSOIL starting in Anaheim on January 8.
CBS will air a Monster Energy Supercross preview show this Sunday.
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
Here's a sneak peak at the Lites riders that will be racing for Team AMSOIL starting in Anaheim on January 8.
CBS will air a Monster Energy Supercross preview show this Sunday.
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Kevin Windham Talks with Racer X
Kevin Windham gets ready for the 2011 Supercross season in this Racer X Films.
Video Courtesy Racer X Films:
Windham will be once again riding the #14 Geico Powersports/AMSOIL/Honda during the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross. AMSOIL is the Exclusive Official Oil of Monster Energy Supercross. The 2011 season starts January 8 in Anaheim, Calif.
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
Video Courtesy Racer X Films:
Windham will be once again riding the #14 Geico Powersports/AMSOIL/Honda during the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross. AMSOIL is the Exclusive Official Oil of Monster Energy Supercross. The 2011 season starts January 8 in Anaheim, Calif.
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Veteran Windham Gets Better With Age
Story courtesy of Feld Motorsports
After matching a career-best second place finish in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, standings last year, GEICO Powersports/AMSOIL/Honda’s Kevin Windham, of Centerville, Miss., is back for his 17th year of professional racing.
At 30 years old, Windham says age doesn’t matter in a sport dominated by youth.
"At this point, no matter my age or the competition, it’s all about staying with what works," said Windham. "The seasons are always long and all we can do is be patient and see how the year unfolds."
While much of the attention is focused on the three AMA Supercross champions – James Stewart, Chad Reed and Ryan Dungey – competing for this year’s title, Windham, who has 18 AMA Supercross class victories and sits ninth on the all-time win list, hopes to fly under the radar and challenge for some wins.
"There needs to be a lot of attention on those guys, but I also think there’s going to be some people this year that creep up from the shadows," he added. "It's going to be an exciting season and it's my job to be one of the guys making things exciting."
This year’s competition goes beyond the veterans in the AMA Supercross class as three AMA Supercross Lites champions graduate into the premier class – Trey Canard, Christophe Pourcel and Jake Weimer. Dungey became only the second rookie to win the AMA Supercross title and, en route, paved the way for the next generation of racers to run up front.
"You never know what to expect from the younger guys coming up," said Windham. "Historically they go fast but they have a tendency to crash. Dungey definitely broke that mold."
After matching a career-best second place finish in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, standings last year, GEICO Powersports/AMSOIL/Honda’s Kevin Windham, of Centerville, Miss., is back for his 17th year of professional racing.
At 30 years old, Windham says age doesn’t matter in a sport dominated by youth.
"At this point, no matter my age or the competition, it’s all about staying with what works," said Windham. "The seasons are always long and all we can do is be patient and see how the year unfolds."
While much of the attention is focused on the three AMA Supercross champions – James Stewart, Chad Reed and Ryan Dungey – competing for this year’s title, Windham, who has 18 AMA Supercross class victories and sits ninth on the all-time win list, hopes to fly under the radar and challenge for some wins."There needs to be a lot of attention on those guys, but I also think there’s going to be some people this year that creep up from the shadows," he added. "It's going to be an exciting season and it's my job to be one of the guys making things exciting."
This year’s competition goes beyond the veterans in the AMA Supercross class as three AMA Supercross Lites champions graduate into the premier class – Trey Canard, Christophe Pourcel and Jake Weimer. Dungey became only the second rookie to win the AMA Supercross title and, en route, paved the way for the next generation of racers to run up front.
"You never know what to expect from the younger guys coming up," said Windham. "Historically they go fast but they have a tendency to crash. Dungey definitely broke that mold."
In 1996, Windham, who also has 12 career AMA Supercross Lites class wins, claimed the Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites class championship and has finished runner-up in the AMA Supercross class championship on three occasions. The oldest competitor in the series has won an AMA Supercross class race in eight different seasons and three different decades. He’s been there and done that, and experience will be critical over the course of 17 races.
"My experience has exposed me to almost every situation there is in racing," he adds. "However, there’s always things that can easily catch you if you have your guard down during a 17-race championship. I feel I’m really strong closing out the series but I need to find real consistency during this 2011 season. I'm training hard now to be ready for that challenge."
AMSOIL is the Exclusive Official Oil of Monster Energy Supercross. The 2011 season starts January 8 in Anaheim, Calif. The entire night of racing will air live on SPEED.
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Monday, November 15, 2010
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,
Team AMSOIL
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
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.
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.
Team AMSOIL
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