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,
Team AMSOIL
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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,
Team AMSOIL
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,
Team AMSOIL
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
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,
Team AMSOIL
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,
Team AMSOIL
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
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,
Team AMSOIL
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,
Team AMSOIL
Monday, January 31, 2011
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,
Team AMSOIL
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,
Team AMSOIL
Friday, January 28, 2011
Medal Favorite Hoyer Takes Home Second Straight Silver
Justin Hoyer teamed up with the AMSOIL/Scheuring Speed Sports team this fall to give him a more reliable sled during his Winter X Games competition. The sleds worked perfectly in Aspen and the defending gold medalist held up his end of the bargain during the opening night of competition on ESPN.
Hoyer was the top qualifier coming out of the first round of eliminations and backed it up with the top score after two rounds. Hoyer, who would flip his 500 pound snowmobile last in the Winter X Games final, needed to beat Daniel Bodin's 91.66 score for a shot at the gold. A small hand check on a no-handed landing might have cost Hoyer the gold, but his 91.00 run was enough for a second straight medal, this time the silver.
That was a battle," Hoyer said. "It was the hardest Winter X ever. We've come a long way and hopefully we can continue to grow. Next year I'm a little nervous though. It's going to get ugly. Real ugly."
Team AMSOIL gets another crack at gold tonight when Scheuring sends out AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series pro Willie Elam for the Snowmobile Speed and Style event. Tonight's final will air live on ESPN. Qualifying will be held throughout the day in Aspen.
Robbie Malinoski and Ross Martin will look for gold in Snocross on Sunday afternoon, while Hoyer will compete for the title of Best Trick on Sunday night. Both events air live on ESPN.
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
Hoyer was the top qualifier coming out of the first round of eliminations and backed it up with the top score after two rounds. Hoyer, who would flip his 500 pound snowmobile last in the Winter X Games final, needed to beat Daniel Bodin's 91.66 score for a shot at the gold. A small hand check on a no-handed landing might have cost Hoyer the gold, but his 91.00 run was enough for a second straight medal, this time the silver.
That was a battle," Hoyer said. "It was the hardest Winter X ever. We've come a long way and hopefully we can continue to grow. Next year I'm a little nervous though. It's going to get ugly. Real ugly."
Team AMSOIL gets another crack at gold tonight when Scheuring sends out AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series pro Willie Elam for the Snowmobile Speed and Style event. Tonight's final will air live on ESPN. Qualifying will be held throughout the day in Aspen.
Robbie Malinoski and Ross Martin will look for gold in Snocross on Sunday afternoon, while Hoyer will compete for the title of Best Trick on Sunday night. Both events air live on ESPN.
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Team AMSOIL Ready For Winter X Games: Hoyer Flips In Tonight
The last weekend of January brings prime time coverage of snowmobile racing and Team AMSOIL will be at the forefront at the 2011 Winter X Games.
Winter X, which starts today in Aspen, Colo., brings the best action sports stars on the planet together to compete for a X Games gold medal. This year, AMSOIL will once again be led by snocross stars Robbie Malinoski and Ross Martin.
But since snocross doesn't start until Sunday, the Freestyle competitions will have to hold you over and AMSOIL will be well represented in those events. Scheuring Speed Sports team owner Steve Scheuring has signed an agreement with 2010 silver medalist Justin Hoyer to run a Rock Star/AMSOIL/Ski Doo in both Snowmobile Freestyle and Snowmobile Best Trick. The Freestyle competition starts tonight and will air on ESPN live starting at 7:00 (ET). Best Trick is scheduled for Sunday night, also on ESPN.
Scheuring will also implement his secondary rider, Willie Elam, into the Snowmobile Speed & Style event. This competition is a mix of snocross and freestyle. That event will be on Friday night on ESPN.
ESPN Broadcast Schedule
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
Winter X, which starts today in Aspen, Colo., brings the best action sports stars on the planet together to compete for a X Games gold medal. This year, AMSOIL will once again be led by snocross stars Robbie Malinoski and Ross Martin.
But since snocross doesn't start until Sunday, the Freestyle competitions will have to hold you over and AMSOIL will be well represented in those events. Scheuring Speed Sports team owner Steve Scheuring has signed an agreement with 2010 silver medalist Justin Hoyer to run a Rock Star/AMSOIL/Ski Doo in both Snowmobile Freestyle and Snowmobile Best Trick. The Freestyle competition starts tonight and will air on ESPN live starting at 7:00 (ET). Best Trick is scheduled for Sunday night, also on ESPN.
Scheuring will also implement his secondary rider, Willie Elam, into the Snowmobile Speed & Style event. This competition is a mix of snocross and freestyle. That event will be on Friday night on ESPN.
ESPN Broadcast Schedule
Until then, we'll see you at the races,
Team AMSOIL
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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.
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.
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,
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.
Monday, December 13, 2010
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.
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.
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,
Friday, December 10, 2010
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.
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.
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
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.
Team AMSOIL
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