Amsoil Shock Therapy Update

AMSOIL Shock Therapy

Sudden Impact Racing's AMSOIL Shock Therapy and AMSOIL Excaliber wrapped up a two week road trip with plenty of fans screaming for the truck and a couple more trophies to add to the case at the shop. It has simply been a dream summer for the team wins-wise, as AMSOIL Shock Therapy's wins triple its losses, and Excaliber's steady improvement with Kevin Kosz...ala behind the wheel has lead to the team being a great one-two punch at any show, anytime.

"Having Kevin driving Excaliber really is a great addition to Sudden Impact Racing," said AMSOIL Shock Therapy's Jon Zimmer. "It's important for us to be a threat anywhere we go, and Kevin has already improved by leaps and bounds since he got here."

Koszala showed that improvement in Billings, beating Bigfoot in racing. AMSOIL Shock Therapy took over from there, with a final round racing appearance and then a freestyle for the ages, even in the tight confines of the arena in Billings. After the complete performance and freestyle victory for AMSOIL Shock Therapy, it was on to Casper, where more success awaited the team.

Sometimes when obstacles get in the way, the best thing a driver can do is to simply push through them. The mental obstacle for Zimmer was the fact that Amsoil Excaliber was out of action early due to breakage; the physical was the full arenacross track that gave the truck little space to work with in freestyle, as well as the elevation (5,000 feet above sea level), which takes a toll on the engines. After another final-round appearance in racing, AMSOIL Shock Therapy burned it down in freestyle and had no breakage to boot.

"It's been a great couple of weeks; we've been busy," said Zimmer. "The thing I'm most proud of is how little breakage we've suffered all summer. Keeping a truck together is not easy, but I'm proud of everyone on the team. And AMSOIL proved its worth once again at the higher elevation."

Indeed, there's a lot to be proud of. For now, the team will be making preparations for the coming winter season. Stay tuned for updates.

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AMSOIL Formulates a New "Signature Series" Line of Top Tier Synthetic Motor Oils

AMSOIL Expands Signature Series Line
AMSOIL 0W-20 (ASM), 5W-30 (ASL) and 10W-30 (ATM) Synthetic Motor Oils join AMSOIL Signature Series 0W-30 to round out the new Signature Series line. Signature Series 0W-30 is now identified by product code AZO. Product code SSO is discontinued and still available while supplies last.

In addition to being reformulated to meet the latest API SN Resource Conserving and ILSAC GF-5 industry specifications, the new AMSOIL Signature Series line features all-new packaging and represents the very best motor oils AMSOIL has to offer, allowing motorists to take advantage of maximum extended drain intervals. In the interest of consistency and clarity within the Signature Series line, all four motor oils are recommended for drain intervals of up to 25,000 miles/one year, whichever comes first (15,000 miles/one year in severe service conditions).

With the recent introduction of AMSOIL OE Synthetic Motor Oil and the recent reformulation of AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor Oil, Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil provides customers a choice between three distinct lines of high-quality synthetic motor oil. OE is an outstanding choice for installers and as an entry-level product for customers who want the benefits of a synthetic, but won’t pay a significantly higher price or aren’t yet ready to extend their drain intervals; XL is ideal for installers and customers interested in extra engine protection and the convenience of 10,000-mile/six-month drain intervals and Signature Series is targeted toward customers who want the absolute best protection and performance, while taking advantage of 25,000-mile/one-year drain intervals.

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.

AMSOIL Ironman Goes Pink

Thursday, October 14, 2010
AMSOIL Ironman Goes Pink

In a first for America’s largest off-road racing series, the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country tour will add a pink theme for the series’ finale, the AMSOIL Ironman GNCC. With nearly 1500 dirt bike and ATV competitors expected, the race will raise awareness and funds for breast cancer care and research and serve as the final round of the 13-stop national tour. The pink livery will make a dynamic contrast to the woods, hills and mud of the Ironman, which takes place October 23 and 24 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, just an hour west of Indianapolis.

"We are honored to be involved in turning this year’s race pink," says Sasha Clements, Communications Coordinator for the FAITH Alliance, a breast cancer resource for Montgomery County, IN. "Most of our board members and their families have attended the Ironman for many years, and it’s a fun weekend that the entire community looks forward to. Almost everyone knows a family member or friend affected by breast cancer, and now the Ironman weekend is our chance to have fun and show support for all the courageous survivors and help the continued efforts to find a cure."

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and GNCC racers and fans are encouraged to get in on the action. GNCC Racing will relax number-plate background codes for the race and encourage riders to run pink backgrounds, available via PowerSports GrafX at ridepg.com. A $22.95 pink front number plate background will result in a $5 donation, and a full set of front and side backgrounds retails for $69.95, and includes a $10 donation. Ridepg.com will also sell exclusive GNCC breast cancer awareness race stickers for a minimum $2 donation. Pink wrist bands will also be sold at the track for a $1 donation. Donations will go to the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in Indianapolis and the FAITH Alliance.

The race facility will be adorned in pink, including a special pink podium backdrop, which will be autographed by each podium finisher during the weekend and then auctioned off on eBay. In addition, pink-themed trophies, awards, t-shirts and plaques will ensure a memorable scene. The famous pumpkins lining the Ironman entrance gate will even be painted pink.

The GNCC Racing family always steps up for a good cause, and racers and spectators can get in on the fun by bringing and wearing pink clothes, riding gear, graphics and decorations. Combine the pink theme with the traditional AMSOIL Ironman fun—a superb cross country race track, great fall weather, and championship battles, and the weekend has the potential to be the biggest in AMSOIL Ironman GNCC history. For more information, log on to www.gnccracing.com

News release - Amsoil, Inc. will introduce a new high performance product this July. AMSOIL Dominator® Coolant Boost is an exclusive formulation containing tiered surfactant technology which has proven to reduce engine operating temperatures in high performance and racing vehicles.

Amsoil News Release May 6, 2010 - Amsoil Dealer Kent Whiteman Is Recognized By Amsoil, Inc as a Top Level Regency Platinum Dealer

Amsoil Dealer Kent Whiteman has been awarded the Amsoil Regency Platinum level of achievement. Amsoil, Inc. recognizes this achievement as virtually peerless. The few who reach this level and wear a three-diamond ring have mastered their businesses beyond all others. Their performance and achievement are to be recognized and emulated by all aspiring Amsoil Dealers. AMSOIL reveres these Dealers as the cornerstone of the Company, and the precious ring represents the extent to which AMSOIL values them.

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Important: AMSOIL EaO09, EaO10 and EaO57 Oil Filter Reminder

March 17, 2010

As previously announced, the AMSOIL EaO09, EaO10 and EaO57 oil filters are no longer recommended for Toyota, Lexus and Pontiac vehicles with Toyota-built engines. MANN filters are available for these applications, and they are recommended for 7,500-mile filter change intervals when used in conjunction with AMSOIL motor oil.

When using AMSOIL EaO09, EaO10 and EaO57 oil filters with Toyota, Lexus or Pontiac vehicles with Toyota-built engines, the oil pressure light may illuminate prior to reaching the end of the AMSOIL-recommended 25,000-mile drain interval.

Amsoil Oval Ice Racer Wins in Wausau, Wisconsin

Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Wanderscheid Wins Wausau 525
Team AMSOIL oval ice racer PJ Wanderscheid had redemption on his mind in Wausau, Wis. this past weekend.

Wanderscheid, who finished second at the AMSOIL Eagle River Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River, Wis. two weeks ago, was looking to get back on track and beat a talented field at the Wausau 525 race. The competition was brutal on the smaller track, including defending AMSOIL World Champion Matt Schultz

Wanderscheid set the tone early, winning all three of his 440 Champ heat races. He entered the final as the number one qualifier. Turn one saw Schultz with a narrow lead, but Wanderscheid answered quickly and by turn four the Sauk Centre, Minn. native had the lead. He would keep his AMSOIL/Arctic Cat out front for the entire race, but Dustin Wahl and Schultz battled it out right behind him for the final two podium spots. This was Wanderscheid's second straight win in Wausau.

"This is a great event to win because it honors the late Flip Merwin," said Wanderscheid. "The community does a nice job coming together and putting on a great race for the teams and the fans."

Congratulations also goes out to Matt Ritchie who took his AMSOIL #355 to a pair of semi-pro wins in Wausau.

Wanderscheid will compete in his hometown of Sauk Center on February 5-7.

Amsoil News Release - Amsoil Corporate Sponsored Trade Shows Salt Lake City, Utah. Amsoil Dealer Kent Whiteman

"News Release" - 01/28/2010 Amsoil Corporate Sponsored Trade Show Dealer Kent Whiteman will represent Amsoil synthetic oil again this year during the following trade shows - AutoRama, March 5-7 and the International Sportmans Expo, March 18-21 in Salt Lake City, Utah. We will offer Amsoil products for sale and provide technical information on our products. Register to purchase Amsoil products at wholesale. http://www.enhancedsyntheticoil.com/index.htm

2010 AMSOIL Street Rodder Road Tour First Glance

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2010
2010 AMSOIL Street Rodder Road Tour First Glance
AMSOIL has once again signed on as title sponsor for the 2010 Street Rodder Road Tour presented by Street Rodder Magazine. It's an event that takes street rod enthusiasts around the country to various destinations in a series of tour legs. Each year a custom-built street rod leads the way. This year a ’27 Roadster Pickup built by Zane Cullen and crew at Cotati Speed Shop will have the honors, with Jerry Dixie leading the pack of impressive street rods in the Roadster. Each year the AMSOIL Street Rodder Road Tour inevitably captures the attention of every city it travels through, and has seen tremendous growth and success in the years since it began.

Over the Christmas holidays AMSOIL received an invitation to visit the Santa Rosa facility where the '27 Roadster is being assembled. Though everything is under wraps till you see it first in Street Rodder magazine, Cullen and crew do awesome work, as these other photos here attest.

Along the way exclusive visits to street rod shops, manufacturing facilities and some amazing car collections fill in the miles on the road. And once more, the Road Tourians will visit the AMSOIL Center, this time in mid-August on their way to Bonneville.

If you or someone you know is a fellow street rod enthusiast, it’s definitely worth your while to try to make it on one of these tours. It’s the trip of a lifetime that won’t soon be forgotten…or as most who participate say, "a trip that won’t ever be forgotten."

The 2010 AMSOIL Street Rodder Road Tour schedule is as follows:

The Cruise to Ocean City Tour: May 15-23
Charlotte, NC to Cruisin’ Ocean City, MD

The Speed King Tour: May 28-June 6
MSRA Mid-America Nationals in Springfield, MO to NSRA East Coast Nationals in York, PA

The Vintage Air Tour: June 19-27
Vintage Air in San Antonio, TX to NSRA Rocky Mountain Nationals in Pueblo, CO

The Factory Five Racing Tour: July 11-18
Factory Five Racing in Wareham, MA to Syracuse Nationals in Syracuse, NY

The Intercity Lines Tour: July 30-August 8
Street Rodder Magazine in Orange County, CA to NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, KY

The Dynamat Tour: August 8-16
NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, KY to Bonneville Speed Week in Wendover, UT

The Canadian Classic Cars Tour: September 10-19
NSRA Nationals North in Kalamazoo, MI to NSRA Northeast Nationals in Burlington, VT

The Sherm’s Plating Tour: October 9-17
Sherm’s Plating in Sacramento, CA to the NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion in Bakersfield, CA

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News Release - Amsoil Sponsored Dodge Viper Road Race Track Record Holder

News Release - Amsoil Sponsored ITE SCCA Dodge Viper Road Race Car is ready to race in the 2010 SCCA Road Racing Series and in the Miller Motorsports Park Racing Series. The Dodge Viper race car owner, driver and Amsoil Regency Gold Dealer, Kent Whiteman, is setting his sites to campaign the Dodge Viper on some of top world class racing circuits in the nation.

The Amsoil Sponsored Dodge Viper has held numerous track records and was originally driven and owned by Skip Thomas the originator of the Viper Racing League.

I am thrilled that Amsoil products will be used exclusively in my Dodge Viper race car and transporter. I have raced everything from Vipers, Corvettes, Austin Healeys, Mustangs, MGs, to Formula Fords and the best lubricants for protection and performance is Amsoil hands down.

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Team Amsoil Offshore News and We Were There!

Friday, October 09, 2009

Team AMSOIL Offshore Wins SBI National Championship
Trudy and I attended the pre-race ceremonies at the Amsoil Direct Jobber Convention held in Clearwater, Florida. The final event of the Super Boat International Series was held at Clearwater Beach, Fla. and drew record crowds and one of the biggest spectator fleets of the year. More than 2,000 boats lined the course while tens of thousands of spectators watched from the beaches and Pier 60.

Before the racing began, Team Amsoil participated in the AMSOIL Direct Jobber convention held at the Sheraton on Sand Key. The AMSOIL Offshore race boat was on display on the beach for the Friday activities available for everyone to view. Team AMSOIL driver Paul Whittier and throttleman Bob Teague, along with the crew, attended the AMSOIL banquet on Saturday night at the Sheraton. Paul Whittier, Bob Teague and Team AMSOIL power boat champion Terry Rinker were recognized for their continued success and championship seasons.Team AMSOIL raced in Sunday's main event which was the second race of the day. During the other races on Sunday, Teague worked as a commentator on the radio show which was broadcast on the area’s AM radio stations and streamed live on the Internet.Team AMSOIL lined up in for the start of second race along with a number of boats including the Vee Extreme class. The Team AMSOIL #77 Skater performed flawlessly during the race, passing all of the boats in the starting group including many with significantly more horsepower. Team AMSOIL went the distance to receive the checkered flag in spite of having a battery post break four laps from the end of the race, which rendered the trim systems inoperative. Bob Teague and Paul Whittier made the necessary adjustments and finished the race at full speed.

During the awards ceremony, Amsoil President and C.E.O. Al Amatuzio, along with Executive Vice Presidents Alan Amatuzio and Dean Alexaner, accompanied the Team to the podium to receive the trophy and flags. Teague and Whittier presented the checkered flags won at the event to the three men.The win at Clearwater Beach clinched the Super Boat International National Championship for Team AMSOIL Offshore Racing. Team AMSOIL has already won the 2009 High Points Championships in the Offshore Super Series, Triple Crown, and OPA series.Up next for Teague and Whittier is the SBI/APBA World Championships in Key West, Fla. on November 8-15.

We wish you the best of success in the upcoming World Championships in Key West, Fla.

See you at the races and you can read all the Amsoil racing results here in my Blog.

Amsoil Snowmobile Snocross Series Sets 2009-2010 Schedule

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

The 2009-2010 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series will feature four new race venues to compliment five established Nationals from seasons past. New venues in Milwaukee, Salt Lake City, Sarnia, Ontario and New Hampshire will help strengthen the growing series."We are very excited about the new race venues for this season," said ISOC CEO John Daniels. "We've worked very hard to find locations which will lend success for not only ISOC, but most importantly our racers, fans, sponsors like Amsoil and the entire sport of snocross."The new evaluation process weighs the combination of race track set-up, community population, enhanced event media coverage, and local commitment to support the race to ensure success and long-term growth.
Watch ACSS Season Highlights Part 1
Watch ACSS Season Highlights Part 2

2009-2010 ISOC National Tentative Schedule
Nov 27-29, 2009 AMSOIL Duluth National Duluth, MN
Dec 19-20, 2009 Potawatomi National Milwaukee, WI
Jan 9, 2010 Western Nationals Sandy, UT
Jan 23-24, 2010 Air Force Canterbury Snocross Shakopee, MN
Feb 5-6, 2010 Eastern Nationals Farmington, NY
Feb 13-15, 2010 NE Nationals Salem, NH
Feb 20-21, 2010 Canadian Nationals Sarnia, Ontario, CAN
Mar 6-7, 2010 LCO Casino 300 Hayward, WI
Mar 19-21, 2010 Nielsen Enterprises Grand Finale Lake Geneva, WI
Until then, we'll see you at the races.

Amsoil Off Road Truck Racing News and Video

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Traxxas TORC Series Presented by AMSOIL News (Douglas Video)
The Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL marks it's return to the west coast with a kick off party at Roscoe's in Chino Hills, Calif. on Thursday September 24, 2009. The party, which starts at p.m. is the start of what will be an exciting weekend of action packed off road action at Perris Auto Speedway September 25 and 26.

Watch the video http://vimeo.com/6562735

Douglas captures Pro 4X4 World Championship from Dirt Productions on Vimeo.Fans that attend the kick off will have the chance to win Traxxas R/C trucks, race tickets, and many other prizes. Come out, meet your favorite drivers, including AMSOIL Super Team driver Scott Douglas. Dirt Newz will be broadcasting live on dirtnewz.com with all of the latest news and driver interviews from the party. TORC sponsors will be on hand doing giveaways and promoting the Perris race.Roscoe's Deli is located at 14700 Pipeline Avenue in Chino Hills, Calif. The Traxxas TORC Series- The Off Road Championship Presented by Amsoil is the world's premier short course off road series. TORC drivers push the limits with 900 horsepower, action-packed fender pounding on challenging natural terrain racetracks. The 2009 season schedule includes stops in Texas, California, Nevada, Michigan, and Wisconsin. For more information on TORC please visit http://www.torcseries.com/.

Team Amsoil Power Boat - Rinker Wins Mod-U Championship

Friday, September 11, 2009

Rinker Wins Mod-U Championship
Team AMSOIL powerboat racer Terry Rinker won his second straight National Modified Unlimited class championship last weekend in Kankakee, Ill., while his brother and teammate, Randy Rinker, earned the third place podium finish.
Mod U qualifying consisted of two 15-lap heats. In the first heat, Terry started from the last position on the start dock, but worked his way to second to gain valuable points toward the final starting grid. In the second heat, Terry started from the pole position and led wire-to-wire, taking the win and earning enough points for the pole position in the final race. In the final, Terry led 11 of the 15 laps en route to winning the championship.
The Rinker brothers also competed in the Champ class at the Kankakee River Valley Regatta. Terry earned the third place podium finish, while Randy started sixth off the dock, but was unable to finish after suffering boat damage due to contact with another boat.

Amsoil Racing Updates

July 2, 2009 - Volume 9, Issue 12
Ricky Johnson Wins Forest County Potawatomi Chairman's Cup in Crandon
The fifth and sixth rounds of the 2009 Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL were held June 20-21 before a full house at Crandon International Off Road Raceway in Crandon, Wis.
In Saturday’s Kumho Pro 4x4 class, Monster Energy racer Rick Huseman took both the win and the Oakley Bomb Run Award for the fastest lap time, while the father/son Rockstar team of Kyle and Curt Leduc finished second and third respectively. AMSOIL Super Team driver Scott Douglas battled for a sixth place finish. On Sunday, Red Bull/AMSOIL driver Steve Barlow grabbed the lead for several laps before losing it in a multi-car incident. In the end, Huseman grabbed the win and the Oakley Bomb award for the weekend sweep. Despite flipping his AMSOIL Ford F-150 on its roof early in the race, Douglas refired and tracked down the leaders for a strong fourth place finish.
In the AMSOIL Pro 2WD class, Rob MacCachren and Todd Leduc took first and second place on Saturday, while Red Bull/AMSOIL star Ricky Johnson took third place and the Oakley Bomb Run Award. AMSOIL Super Team driver Mike Oberg shot out of turn one in second and held on to the position before hitting a rutted section of the track, turning his truck over and putting him out of the race. On Sunday, Johnson led most of the race, but a punctured tire from contact pushed him to a fourth place finish. AMSOIL-sponsored racer Scott Taylor took first place and the Oakley Bomb Run Award, Leduc took second and AMSOIL racer Dan Vanden Heuvel rounded out the top three.
In the Forest County Potawatomi Pro Light class, Marty Hart took the win on Saturday, with Team AMSOIL Super Team driver Chad Hord taking a close second and the Oakley Bomb Run Award. Steven Federico rounded out the podium with a third place finish. On Sunday, Hart completed the sweep with another win, with AMSOIL racer Jeff Kincaid finishing second and Mark Oberg finishing third. Hord finished seventh.
The highlight of the weekend was The Forest County Potawatomi Chairman's Cup. Pro 4x4 and Pro 2wd trucks all battled it out in a shoot-out for the $25,000 prize and the coveted Chairman's Cup Trophy, with the Pro 2wd drivers receiving almost a half track head start. Upon the start, Johnson grabbed the lead, with Mike Oberg close behind. Johnson held on for his first-ever cup win, with Oberg putting pressure on him throughout the race.
Rounds seven and eight of the 2009 TORC Series will take place at Bark River International Raceway in Bark River, Mich. on July 11-12.

Team AMSOIL Offshore Team Topples its Own Record
Last year, the AMSOIL Offshore Racing Team of Bob Teague and Paul Whittier cruised from Miami, Fla. to Bimini, Bahamas and back to set the Official Endurance Record sanctioned by OSS in the Cat Lite Class. The team returned Friday, June 12 with the mission of defending and beating its own record in the 106-mile race. The team accomplished its mission, running the endurance event in 59 minutes, 40 seconds, which is a little over five minutes faster than last year’s record. The official average speed of the team was recorded at 106.8174 MPH. The team capped off the weekend on Sunday by entering and easily winning the Cat Lite class of the Sunny Isles Offshore Challenge.
Teague and Whittier resume competition this weekend at the SBI Suncoast Offshore Super Boat Grand Prix in Sarasota, Fla.

Rinker Earns Second Place Podium in Evansville, Finishes Fourth in Bay City
After earning a strong second place podium finish at the opening round of the 2009 F1-ChampBoat Series presented by AMSOIL season in Port Neches, Texas, Team AMSOIL powerboat racer Terry Rinker was looking for another strong finish at the second round of racing June 20-21 on the Ohio River in Evansville, Ind. With a heat index of 113 degrees, three different drivers dropped out of the race, forcing three re-starts in the first half of the race. Undeterred by the sweltering conditions and a spin-out early in the race, Rinker fought his way forward from eighth place to earn his second straight second place podium finish behind winner Shaun Torrente.
The third round of the ChampBoat season took place June 27-28 in Bay City, Mich., where Rinker was looking to gain ground on points leader Shaun Torrente. He started the weekend on the right note, earning valuable points by grabbing the number two qualifier position (behind Tim Seebold, but ahead of Torrente). While Seebold grabbed the lead in the final, Rinker and Torrente battled it out for second before Rinker’s fuel pump gave out on lap 31. After the red flag came out to stop the race, Rinker repaired the pump and was forced to re-start dead last. He managed to move up the field to eventually finish a strong fourth. Although Torrente finished one spot ahead in third, Rinker’s strong qualifying points allowed him to close the gap in the points standings by 14 points. He currently holds second, just 24 points behind Torrente.
"We had a great set-up this weekend, from qualifying to the final," said Rinker. "It's too bad we had the fuel pump issue because we could have been back on the podium for the third time this year. The guys did a great job getting us back out there after the red flag. Without their hard work, we wouldn't have been able to close the gap on Shaun and defend our 2009 championship."
The fourth round of the F1-ChampBoat Series presented by AMSOIL takes place August 15-16 in Nashville, Tenn.

Golden Debuts with AMSOIL Motocross Team, Finishes Fourth
The fifth round of the 2009 AMA Motocross season was held June 27 at Thunder Valley Motocross Park in Lakewood, Colo. With top 250 rider Trey Canard suffering an injury in Mt. Morris, the team decided to reach out and sign top WMA motocross rider Vicki Golden for the remainder of the WMA Motocross season and the X Games. Making her team debut in Lakewood, the 16-year-old was second fastest in practice despite having no time to get acquainted with her new bike prior to race day. In the main event, Golden finished fourth in the first moto and third in the second moto for fourth overall.
In the 250 class, Justin Barcia finished ninth in the first moto and second in the second moto for fourth overall, Brett Metcalfe finished seventh in the first moto and fifth in the second moto for seventh overall and Blake Wharton finished fourth in the first moto and 11th in the second moto for eighth overall.
The sixth round of the AMA Motocross season will be held Saturday, July 4 at Red Bud Track-N-Trail in Buchanan, Mich. The WMA Series resumes Saturday, July 25 at Washougal Motocross Park in Washougal, Wash.
AMSOIL/Torchmate Team Split Forces for XRRA and We-Rock Events
The AMSOIL/Torchmate off-road team split forces on the weekend of June 20-21, with Roger Lovell and spotter Mark Hayward racing back-to-back XRRA events in Colorado Springs, Colo., while Brad Lovell headed to Reno, Nev. with drivers Bill Kunz and Jesse Haines and spotters Nick Socha, Mike Shaffer and Brian Howard for We-Rock Round #3. In Reno, Haines and Howard expertly guided their rear-steer car around the tight course for a first place finish, while Lovell and Socha earned a third place finish and Kunz and Shaffer finished fifth. In Colorado Springs, Lovell and Hayward earned a pair of eighth place finishes.
Photo courtesy of Jud Leslie.

Smith Earns Second and Seventh Place Finishes in Canada
Team AMSOIL late model racer Brady Smith traveled to Canada to compete in a trio of World of Outlaws Late Model Series races June 18-21. Although the Saturday race at Autodrome Drummond was cancelled due to persistent rain showers, the other two events proceeded as scheduled. Smith qualified 17th fastest in time trials and ran third in his heat race on June 18 at Ohsweken Speedway. After starting ninth on the grid in the A-Main, Smith passed seven cars on his way to a close runner-up finish behind winner Josh Richards.
On Sunday, the Cornwall Motor Speedway hosted the final Canadian race of the Great Northern Tour. Smith qualified 13th quickest at qualifying and finished sixth in his heat race before blowing past nine competitors en route to a seventh place finish in the main event. Smith currently holds seventh in the WOOLMS point battle.

Wienen Wins in New Berlin, Wimmer Wins in Blountville
Monster Energy Kawasaki's Chad Wienen grabbed wins in both motos to take the overall victory at round seven of the ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV MX Championship at Unadilla Valley Sports Center in New Berlin, N.Y. Doug Gust finished second, followed by Josh Natalie in third. In the Pro-Am Production class, Kawasaki’s Cody Gibson earned the win, followed by Joel Hetrick in second and Cody Grant in third.
At round eight of the AMA ATV MX Championship at Muddy Creek Raceway in Blountville, Tenn., defending AMA Pro ATV MX Champion Dustin Wimmer of the Rockstar/Makita/Yoshimura Suzuki team earned two come-from-behind moto victories for the overall win, pulling to within five points of points leader Wienen. Gust finished second, followed by Wienen in third. In the Pro-Am Production class, Grant earned the win, followed by Gibson in second and Bobby Ross in third.
Round nine of the AMA ATV Motocross Championship will be held July 18-19 in Armagh, Pa. AMSOIL is the Official Oil of the AMA ATV MX Championship.

Amsoil Champ Boat Racing Series

Monday, June 29, 2009

Rinker Closes Championship Gap in Bay City
Photos courtesy of Mike Randolph and http://www.mlive.com/
Tim Seebold took the win in Bay City, but it was AMSOIL driver Terry Rinker closed the gap on Shaun Torrente in the standings for the 2009 F1 ChampBoat Series presented by AMSOIL.Rinker started the weekend gaining valuable points towards what could become his fifth career ChampBoat championship by becoming the number two qualifier behind Seebold, but ahead of series points leader Shaun Torrente.During Sunday's final, Seebold dictated the action at the front of the race, but the real battle was behind him between Torrente and Rinker. Torrente would win Sunday's battle, but only because of a broken fuel pump suffered by Rinker's boat on the lap 31 of the 50-lap affair. After the red flag came out to stop the race, Rinker was able to repair the fuel pump and, after starting dead last, moved the Team AMSOIL boat back into fourth over the final 19 laps. Despite finishing one spot behind Torrente (third) in Bay City, Rinker was able to close the gap by 14 points thanks to his strong qualifying on Saturday. Rinker is no just 24 points behind Torrente.

"We had a great set-up this weekend, from qualifying to the final," said Rinker. "It's too bad we had the fuel pump issue, because we could have been back on the podium for the third time this year. The guys did a great job getting us back out there after the red flag. Without their hard work, we wouldn't have been able to close the gap on Shaun and defend our 2009 championship."

The F1-ChampBoat Series now is off until mid-August when it heads to Nashville, Tenn. on the August 15-16. for the first time in its 25-year history.

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

Friday, June 26, 2009
TORC on TV, ChampBoat to Bay City
Coverage of the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL continues from Crandon this weekend and the F1 ChampBoat Series presented by AMSOIL roars into Bay City, Mich.
Short Course Racing returned to its birthplace, Crandon, Wisc., and ESPN2 will highlight the action this Sunday. Tune in and watch some of the best racing of the 2009 season, with nail-biting crashes, high flying action, and the entire fleet of off road superstars. Coverage of The Traxxas TORC Truck Series presented by AMSOIL begins at 12:30pm eastern time, (check local listings).
To get you fired up for short course racing at its finest, you can watch last Saturday's Pro Light race, featuring Team AMSOIL driver Chad Hord finding another podium.
The 2009 F1 ChampBoat Series presented by AMSOIL travels to its second leg of a back-to-back weekends of racing. The series heads to Bay City, Mich. for the Annual Bay City River Roar.
Team AMSOIL driver and defending champion Terry Rinker will pilot is yellow #10 boat on the turbulent waters in Bay City. Rinker is currently second overall in the points chase after two rounds and two second-place finishes this year. Racing will be held all day Saturday and Sunday.
Also on tap for Team AMSOIL this weekend:
AMA ATV Motocross Championship (AMSOIL is the Official Oil)June 27 - 28Blountville, TN
Team GEICO Powersports/AMSOIL/Honda Motocross June 27Thunder Valley Motocross - Golden, CO