June 19, 2009 - Volume 9, Issue 11 Pegram Takes Win at Road America
Following two top-five finishes at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., Team AMSOIL road racing star Larry Pegram was looking for a strong finish at the sixth round of the AMA Pro Racing American Superbike Championship, held June 5-7 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis.
The American Superbike race featured an epic battle between Pegram and Mat Mladin. Pegram started the race strong by grabbing an outstanding start from the second row and claiming the lead for the first six laps. From there, a seesaw battle between Pegram and Mladin ensued, with the two continuously wrestling the lead from each other. The race came to an exciting conclusion on the final lap, with Pegram grabbing the lead on the front straight heading into turn one, but Mladin passing him on turn three. Pegram finally sealed the deal on the run from turn three to turn five, pulling away from Mladin for a 0.342-second victory. The victory vaults Pegram to fourth in the overall standings.
“It was definitely a great race,” said Pegram. “I was expecting that I could run the pace, but I wasn’t expecting to lead like that most of the time. I was real comfortable.”
The Road America race airs on the Speed Channel this Saturday at 10 p.m. Eastern.
AMSOIL is the Official Oil of AMA Pro Road Racing and presenting sponsor of the Daytona SportBike class.

AMSOIL Snocross Team Introduces Two New Riders
The AMSOIL snocross team will have a new look next season as two new riders will be leading the charge on the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series. Pro drivers Robbie Malinoski and Andrew Johnstad have signed with Team AMSOIL/Scheuring Speed Sports for the 2009-2010 snocross season.
“This is a very exciting time for Scheuring Speed Sports and our sponsors,” said team owner Steve Scheuring. “Malinoski has multiple championships in both Pro and Semi Pro and will be in the hunt for the championships this year on our 2010 Polaris IQ Snocross sleds. Johnstad has also won multiple championships in Semi Pro and cut his teeth in the Pro ranks last year.”
“I’m excited to be part of one of the premier teams on the circuit and look forward to an incredible season,” said Malinoski.
“This is an incredible opportunity for me with the resources Steve has available, and working with Robbie will be a great adventure as well,” said Johnstad.

Canard Takes Third Place Podium in WorthamThe third round of the 2009 AMA Motocross season was held June 6 at Freestone County Raceway in Wortham, Texas. Team AMSOIL racer Trey Canard grabbed the holeshot and the lead in the first moto, and although a fall set him back in the pack, he quickly recovered and fought all the way back up to a strong third place finish. In the second moto, Canard grabbed the holeshot and lead once again before finishing second for an overall third place podium finish. Blake Wharton finished seventh and third for fourth overall, while Brett Metcalfe finished fourth and seventh for fifth overall. In the 450 class, Dan Reardon finished 12th and fourth for sixth overall.
The fourth round of the 2009 AMA Motocross season was held June 13 at High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, Pa. Wharton finished sixth in both motos for fifth overall, Justin Barcia finished eighth in the first moto and fifth in the second moto for sixth overall, Canard finished second in the first moto and 32nd in the second moto for 10th overall and Metcalfe finished 19th in the first moto and seventh in the second moto for 13th overall.
The fifth round of the AMA Motocross season will be held Saturday, June 27 at Thunder Valley Motocross Park in Lakewood, Colo.

AMSOIL/Torchmate Team Takes Third at Baja 500
The AMSOIL/Torchmate off-road team headed to Ensenada, Mexico the first weekend in June for the Baja 500. Brad Lovell and Bill Kunz started the first leg of the race and quickly pushed the truck to second in their class 35 miles into the race. After a forced stop to repair a damaged belt, the duo raced down the barren range, hitting 107 mph on the rough lakebed as they raced to make up the lost time. Mark Levrett and Greg Jones took over the driving duties at mile 199, but a banked turn caused the truck to roll, nearly destroying it. After the truck limped into the pit, the crew worked to put it back into shape so they could finish the race. Despite the setbacks, the team finished the race third in their class.
The AMSOIL/Torchmate team will compete in two events this weekend, with Bill Kunz and Jesse Haines competing at We-Rock #3 in Reno and Roger Lovell competing at the Colorado Springs XRRA event.
Photo courtesy of Nick Socha.

TORC Series Heads to Crandon this Weekend
The Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL heads to the Crandon International Off-Road Raceway track in Crandon, Wis. this weekend. The legendary track is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this season, and the weekend will feature the 16th running of the Forest County Potawatomi Chairman's Cup race.
"Every off-road racer in the country wants their name on one of the three Crandon Cups," said AMSOIL racer and TORC co-owner Ricky Johnson. "I am excited both as a racer and a promoter to be bringing short course back to Crandon this year."
Mike Smith Wins First Two Events of 2009 SCCA Season
In the second event of the Finger Lakes Region SCCA’s Solo season, AMSOIL-sponsored racer Mike Smith led from the beginning of the race and took his second straight win.
“The speeds on this course were pretty fast for a Solo event, and I had the engine at redline several times on each run,” said Smith. “That’s when it’s good to know you have the superior lubrication that AMSOIL provides, keeping things turning smoothly.”
Mike Smith is sponsored by AMSOIL Dealer Brad Timerson

AMSOIL Helps Paralyzed Rider Return to Track
In October 2007, Aaron Horsley of Hesperia, Calif. was struck by a pickup truck and paralyzed from the chest down while riding his motorcycle. After almost two years of recovery, Horsley was ready to return to motorcycle riding aboard his reconstructed motorcycle. AMSOIL teamed with Direct Jobber Dane Evans to provide Horsley with AMSOIL products and clothing for his return to the race track. News coverage of the event can be seen at http://www.nickblaisracing.com/videos/AaronHorsley.wmv.