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.

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,

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Wanderscheid Crowned U.S. Nationals Champion

P.J. Wanderscheid continues his ice oval dominance this winter, this time picking up the U.S. Nationals championship in Ogilvie, Minn.

The Team AMSOIL star recently became the first rider in history to win four AMSOIL World Championships at the AMSOIL W.C. Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River, Wis. Since then, he has been winning races non-stop, including the Champ 440 final in central Minnesota.

Wanderscheid also finished second in the Pro Open 600 class behind Dustin Wahl.

The AMSOIL/Arctic Cat driver will head to Weyauwega, Wis. for the Fire on Ice event this weekend.

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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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'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,



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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,

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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.

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,

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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.

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,

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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,

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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,

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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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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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AMSOIL Official Oil of AMA Arenacross Series

AURORA, Ill. (November 16, 2010) – Feld Motor Sports℠ announced today that AMSOIL INC., based in Superior, Wis., signed a multi-year agreement to be the official and exclusive oil of the AMA Arenacross Series, which begins January 8, 2011 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.

The multi-year agreement marks the company’s first partnership with the AMA Arenacross Series.

AMSOIL began sponsoring motorcycle racing in 1999 and their dedication to showcase their industry-leading synthetic lubricants to the thousands of AMA Arenacross Series fans is the next step in their commitment to racing.

“The AMA Arenacross Series is a perfect complement to longtime association in motorcycle racing,” said AMSOIL Race Program Manager Jeremy Meyer. “From amateur to the top professional series, AMSOIL is involved with the best teams and series and Arenacross will continue to strengthen our dedication to this industry.”

AMSOIL will showcase their industry-leading product throughout each stop of the 14-round AMA Arenacross Series schedule. While on-track entertainment is the key, AMSOIL will also look to educate enthusiasts on its various products and expand its already substantial presence throughout the industry.

“AMSOIL’s rich heritage has provided the perfect springboard to their involvement in arenacross racing,” said Todd Jendro, senior director of operations, Feld Motor Sports. “Throughout the years they have established themselves as a leader in the motorcycle and off-road industry. Feld Motor Sports is proud to welcome AMSOIL to our family of sponsors of the AMA Arenacross Series.”

With an unmatched commitment to the sport of motocross, AMSOIL’s venture into sponsoring the AMA Arenacross Series is another step into their long history of innovation and leadership.

The 2010 Monster Energy Supercross begins January 8 in Anaheim, Calif.

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

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2011 TORC Series Schedule Released

The United States Auto Club has announced the 2011 race calendar for the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL. The schedule includes three new off-road racing venues and traditional stops at off-road racing’s most historic venues.

In its third year as a racing Series, The Off-Road Championship Series (TORC) will open the season on the red dirt of Cycle Ranch, near San Antonio, Texas. With over 100 acres of rolling terrain, planning is underway to build a permanent off-road course to complement the success of Cycle Ranch’s motocross facility.

TORC will also debut off-road racing at one of the country’s most iconic motocross tracks, Red Bud MX in Buchanan, Mich., home of the Red Bud Nationals. Complementing the success of motocross on July 4th holidays, TORC will bring off-road’s greatest athletes to the new off-road track at the famed facility over Memorial Day weekend in 2011.

Crandon will again be the center of the off-road community, as the Series hits “The Big House” two times in 2011, with the traditional June Brush Run and Labor Day’s World Championship Weekend featuring the AMSOIL Cup, a battle of the PRO 2WD and PRO 4x4 classes on the famed 1.75 mile Wisconsin course.

The Series heads eastward in July with a visit to Charlotte Motor Speedway’s dirt track for two summer nights of clashing under the lights in North Carolina. With an off weekend of NASCAR on a summer weekend in Charlotte, you just don’t know who may show up to race in front of the home crowd.

In August TORC travels to the upper peninsula of Michigan to another off-road facility icon, Bark River International Raceway. TORC’s Track of the Year in 2009 has been under continuous improvements and features the largest jump on the off-road circuit.

September brings another gem to the schedule...a Thursday night race at Chicagoland’s Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, IL. With NASCAR’s Chase starting in Chicagoland, all eyes will be on TORC as the opening act for the press filled weekend.

In total, the Series will feature eight race weekends stretching over seven months. A special season ending Championship race will be announced in the coming weeks as details unfold.

The Off-Road Championship is the premier short course Series, featuring off-road’s greatest drivers. The Series can be seen weekly on Discovery’s HD Theatre on Thursday nights with 26 hours of original programming following the Series in an action-documentary format. After concluding the PRO 2WD Championship last week, a special replay of the very first episode from the Cup Race from June Crandon is scheduled for this week. The PRO 4x4 and PRO Light
Coverage begin Thursday, December 2.

2011 TORC PRO DIVISION TOUR

Round 1/2 Cycle Ranch/San Antonio, TX April 30-May 1
Round 3/4 Red Bud MX/Buchanan, MI May 28-29
Round 5/6 Crandon Raceway/Crandon, WI June 18-19
Exhibition Event Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs, CO June 26
Round 7/8 Charlotte Motor Speedway/Charlotte, NC July 22-23
Round 9/10 Bark River Raceway/Bark River, MI August 13-14
Round 11/12 AMSOIL CUP/Crandon, WI September 3-4
Round 13 Chicagoland Speedway/Joliet, IL September 15
Round 14/15 TBD

The AMSOIL Cup race from Crandon, Wis. featuring a nail biting finish with a Scott Douglas win will air next Thursday (Thanksgiving) at 8:00 p.m. EST on HD Theater.

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

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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,

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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.

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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