Smith Heading to National 100

 

After taking the October 24-25 weekend off from competition, AMSOIL late model driver Brady Smith will trek to the Deep South this Saturday and Sunday, November 1-2. The East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Alabama will play host to the 34th Annual ‘National 100’ this weekend. The unsanctioned spectacular will kick-off for the Dirt Late Models on Saturday with qualifications and heat races, while the consolation events and the $30,000 to win, 100-lap main event are scheduled for Sunday.

Following the ‘National 100’, Smith will remain in the Southeast for three additional races from November 7-9. Brady Smith's remaining 2008 schedule looks like this:

November 1-2 East Alabama Motor Speedway, National 100 $30,000 to win
November 7 Boyd’s (GA) Speedway, Unsanctioned $5,000 to win
November 8 North Georgia Speedway, Turkey Rumble $5,000 to win
November 9 Cherokee (SC) Speedway, OSAS $10,000 to win

AMSOIL Sandbox Arena's Learn to Ride Program

 

If you've ever had the itch to try out motocross, but you didn't have the proper gear or space, then the AMSOIL Sandbox Arena in New Richmond, Wis. can help you out.

 

The November session for the arena's Learn 2 Ride program begins next week. Every Tuesday in November, starting on November 4, anyone over the age of four, (including adults) who are considered a Level 1 or 2 rider, can take part in the private training. The cost is $150 for the entire program and you can contact the AMSOIL Sandbox Arena via e-mail at info@sandboxarena.com.

 

The AMSOIL Sandbox Arena is the largest indoor motocross facility in the Midwest. Their 2008-09 Winter Racing Series began last weekend. The AMSOIL Sandbox Arena is open everyday, with Monday and Tuesday's set aside for private track rentals.

Championship Close for Rinker

 

 

Naples, Fla. ~ The end is near for the 2008 ChampBoat series and AMSOIL's Terry Rinker is close to taking home his fourth championship in the past six years.

 

 

Rinker finished second at the last ChampBoat race in Algonac, Mich., putting him 49 points in front of Shaun Torrente for the overall lead. With just one round of racing left on the schedule, (this weekend in Naples, Fla.), Rinker is excited about bringing the title back to AMSOIL.

"We feel strongly that our season is gotten better better and better with each race,” said Rinker. “We have a win in St. Louis and four straight podiums and we believe that consistency is going to win you titles. However, we are not letting up one bit as we go for our second win of the season and we are really excited to finally be racing again in our home state of Florida.”

 

Rinker's older brother, Randy, joins him on the AMSOIL sponsored team and in the top ten at seventh in the drivers points standings.

 

Along with the F1 ChampBoat class, the Champ2 championship will also be wrapping up there season in Naples this weekend where a large field of F2 boats are expected. Qualifying heats start on Saturday, with a full day of racing scheduled for Sunday.

 

AMSOIL is the Official Oil of the ChampBoat Series, which will begin airing on SPEED in Decemeber.

AMSOIL Title Sponsor of ISOC

 

AMSOIL is happy to announce that they haves signed a three-year Title Sponsorship package with the renewed snocross racing series, the International Series of Champions, or ISOC.

Starting with the 2008-2009 tour, the new series will be named the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series, with ISOC being the sanctioning body. The AMSOIL Series will consist of a minimum of eight national races, starting with the AMSOIL Duluth National on November 28-30, 2008.

“For more than a decade, AMSOIL has been the leader in snowmobile industry,” said Jeremy Meyer, AMSOIL Race Program Manager. “With winning teams on the track, AMSOIL has also shown a deep commitment to sponsoring race series. That commitment continues as AMSOIL steps into the title sponsorship role with the newly reformed ISOC series.”

ISOC has positioned itself to be the premier North American snocross series in the wake of the dissolution of the World PowerSports Association (WPSA). ISOC will sanction races through out North America, including races in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York and Quebec. These events will feature the world’s premier racers, including AMSOIL riders Dennis Eckstrom, Shaun Crapo and defending Pro Open champion Ross Martin.

“AMSOIL’s commitment to racing and snocross is not only a great thing for ISOC but the snowmobile industry as a whole,” said Scott Lorentz, ISOC Director of Operations. “This partnership will help continue the great momentum and energy AMSOIL has created in our sport over the past 10 years and put in motion a number of ISOC goals to grow racing.”

ISOC is based in Albertville, Minn. and is led by former cross-country racer John Daniels. He also oversees Sled Head 24/7, which creates multi-media news and entertainment for snowmobiling enthusiasts. Sled Head 24/7 has a presence on regional television and radio, on the internet in videos it produces.

The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series will open its season at the AMSOIL Duluth National on Thanksgiving weekend. For more information on television schedules, go to http://www.amsoil.com/.
 

Eckstrom, Martin and Crapo Heading to Winter X

 

Even though their season doesn't start for another seven weeks, three Team AMSOIL snocross racers are already getting some early season accolades.

Scheuring Speed Sports riders DJ Eckstrom and Shaun Crapo, along with Judnick Motorsports rider Ross Marin have been added to the initial list for the 2009 ESPN Winter X Games. Eckstrom will head to Aspen, Colo. looking for a second straight medal after grabbing the bronze medal in 2008. Martin is the 2007-08 WPSA Pro Rider of the year.

 

The three riders were among the 14 invited snocross athletes for the X Games. The join, among others, fellow snocross stars Tucker Hibbert, Robi Malinoski, Levi LeValle and TJ Gulla. The final ten riders will be selected no later than December 22.

 

The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series begins with the AMSOIL Duluth National in Duluth, Minn. on Thanksgiving weekend.

CORR Cancels Primm Event

 

Championship Off Road Racing (CORR) officials recently decided to cancel the Primm, Nev. race scheduled for October 25-26. Instead, the AMSOIL Dominator Desert Challenge series finale scheduled for December 6-7 in Chula Vista, Calif. will be expanded to a three-day event (December 5-7).

 

Live NBC and SPEED television coverage will air as scheduled on December 6-7. The October 25-26 NBC and SPEED shows will also air in their scheduled time slots, featuring highlights and previews from the season.

CORR Press Release Regarding Cancellation of the Primm Race:

CHAMPIONSHIP OFF ROAD RACING CANCELS PRIMM, NEVADA RACE AND EXPANDS SERIES FINALE AT CHULA VISTA TO THREE DAYS

NEWPORT BEACH, CA – October 3, 2008 – Championship Off Road Racing CEO Jim Baldwin made the following statement regarding the organization’s decision to cancel its Primm, Nevada race weekend (October 25, 26).

“Championship Off Road Racing has made the difficult decision to cancel the Primm, Nevada race on October 25th and 26th. The current credit crisis has made it very difficult to cover CORR’s costs.”

“CORR is focusing its resources on expanding the ‘Series Finale’ event in Chula Vista, California from two- to three-competition days. This decision enables CORR to maintain the onsite and broadcast production quality our fans expect including two live days of television coverage. It also allows us to protect the integrity of the chase for the Series point championships.”

“The 2008 CORR season has been one of the most exciting ever. The Series has enjoyed a 170 percent increase in track attendance over 2006 and triple digit growth in television ratings. While this decision was difficult given our momentum, it is one that is in the best interest of the sport. We are excited about expanding the Chula Vista event and releasing our 2009 Series schedule within the next two weeks.”

Background on CORR

Championship Off Road Racing™ brings high-action, four-wheel motorsports, including two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive trucks to closed-course, off-road arenas. It traces its roots to the Short Course Off Road Drivers Association (SODA), which was born in the early 1970’s and featured races in the Midwest, primarily in Wisconsin and Michigan.

Smith Third at 'Governors Cup'

 

The past two weekends have meant trips to the Hawkeye State for Team AMSOIL late model driver Brady Smith with his second foray in Iowa being the more successful.


Smith headed to Davenport on October 3-4 for the 'Governors Cup' at the Davenport Speedway. The World Dirt Racing League (WDRL) Series sanctioned the $10,000 to win, two-day show as Smith timed in ninth quickest in qualifying on Friday night and later won his heat race.


Following a second place effort in the dash, Smith rolled his AMSOIL/Big Red Motorsports car off from the outside of the front row in the 60-lap main event on Saturday. The Solon Springs, Wis. native ran amongst the leaders throughout the 'Governors Cup' and wound up a strong third behind winner Jimmy Mars and runner-up Darren Miller.


After winning the 2007 Knoxville Late Model Nationals, Smith was hoping for a repeat win September 25-27 in Knoxville, Iowa. The triple header started on Thursday and Friday night with a pair of $7,000 to win preliminary events. Smith ran 11th on Thursday but won his heat race and finished tenth on Friday.


Smith started on the outside of row six for the $40,000 to win, 100-lap 'Knoxville Nationals' on Saturday night. In front of the SPEED Channel cameras and a huge crowd, the Solon Springs, Wis. native looked to repeat his 2007 win. Unfortunately, he could not find his way back into victory lane and instead settled for a 17th place effort.


Smith has just three events left on his 2008 schedule including his next race October 17-18 at the K-C Raceway in Chillicothe, Ohio for the Dirt Track World Championships and a $50,000 payday.

Teague Wins National Championship

 

The AMSOIL off shore power boat team of Bob Teague and Paul Whittier can be considered back to back champions.

Teague and Whittier took part in the Off Shore Super Series final event at the Horny Toad in Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. On the line for Team AMSOIL was their second straight OSS championship in the Cat Lites class.

Team AMSOIL came out on fire in their class race on Sunday. For a brief time, the duo was even running with the more powerful 850's, which race at the same time as the Cat Lites. After gaining the lead on the field a few laps in, Team AMSOIL walked away with the win and the 2008 OSS National Championship.

The OSS will start the 2009 season in Biloxi, Miss. next March. Teague and Whittier will be competing for a second straight World Championship title in Key West on November 2.

The AMSOIL Offshore Race Team continues to have great results with the new 15W-50 racing oil and the array of AMSOIL lubricants used in every component and system in the race boat. The team thanks AMSOIL for its great sponsorship package and attributes its racing success to the superior lubricants it offers.
 

Brand Spotlight: AMSOIL

Company Background:

The AMSOIL corporate headquarters, manufacturing plant and chemical and test laboratories boast state-of-the-art equipment and specialists in every facet of lubricant technology. At AMSOIL, unparalleled quality standards are assured. AMSOIL provides a full range of customer and technical services, while 14 distribution centers throughout North America and the world keep pace with the increasing demand for AMSOIL products. AMSOIL has been the First in Synthetics since 1972 and offers a full line of products for everything from two- and four-stroke powersports applications to heavy-duty diesel and automotive applications.

In your opinion, what is the definition of sponsorship?

“Grassroots Racing” has long been our definition of sponsorship.  We live day-to-day with the belief that we can make a difference in helping markets that are not mainstream, or the “Big fish in a little pond” attitude.  We are heavily involved in motorsports such as motocross, ATV racing, snocross, off-road trucks, and so on.  They offer great, direct exposure to millions of racers and fans.

How is your program organized?  Do you have levels of support available for all skill levels of riders?

AMSOIL offers corporate sponsorships on both product and financial levels.  AMSOIL corporately-sponsors about 60 race teams, events and/or series on a yearly basis.

AMSOIL also offers a pair of programs that help both the AMSOIL Dealer network, as well as local and regional race teams.  The first is our Preferred Racer Program, which is offered through Sponsorhouse.com.  This program allows race teams a significant discount on the complete line of AMSOIL products.  The one-year sponsorship also includes a free promotional packet for each race team, with no obligation to purchase our products.

The second program is our Dealer Co-op Program. In the Dealer Co-op Program, AMSOIL splits the cost of product with a sponsoring AMSOIL Dealer.  The program provides free AMSOIL products for race teams and allows our Dealers an affordable option for advertising in their region.  It also allows the AMSOIL brand to penetrate a more diverse range of race teams.

What is most important to you when deciding to sponsor someone?

Corporately, AMSOIL looks at exposure, both on and off the track.  How many times will our logo be on television, in magazines or on the Internet?  Along with finding winning teams, we also look at the character of the individual.  Does that person exemplify the image we are looking for?  Can they articulate the AMSOIL message in a clear and concise manner?  How do they work with other teams, their crew or even other sponsors?

What advice do you have for an up-and-coming rider who is attempting to increase their riding ability and marketability to take it to the next level?

Listen to racers with experience and be willing to work hard.  On the track, practice does make perfect and the top riders and drivers are on top because of their dedication to their trade.  As for marketability, be professional.  Take your education seriously.  Don’t slap together a proposal at the last minute and expect to get the big sponsorship.  Do not, and I repeat, do not send in an e-mail or letter that is written like you are text messaging a friend.  Also, don’t expect to land one big sponsorship to support you.  It could take 10 or 12 companies working together to get you where you need to go.

How has SponsorHouse helped you with your Sponsorship program?

SponsorHouse has been great at getting AMSOIL products into the bikes, cars, boats, etc.  It helps qualify our product to the industry and the race teams that are looking for an exceptional product to help them win at the track.  More than 2,000 racers have been turned on to our products because of our involvement with the SponsorHouse website.

Tell us about your newest or most exciting product for this / next year:

AMSOIL has introduced the new Dominator® Series of premium synthetic racing oils. In addition to our already popular Dominator 2-Cycle oil AMSOIL now offers three new premium synthetic racing oils specially formulated to withstand the rigors of high-performance and racing applications. AMSOIL Dominator® Synthetic 5W-20, 10W-30 and 15W-50 Racing Oils provide superior performance and maximum protection in extreme environments.

All three Dominator Racing Oils feature the same additive package, providing maximum durability in multiple viscosities. Their shear-stable formulation was engineered to provide maximum horsepower without sacrificing engine protection. Dominator Racing Oils provide straight-grade protection in a multi-grade formulation. The proprietary friction modifier in Dominator Synthetic Racing Oils reduces friction for maximum power and cooler engine temperatures, resulting in improved lap times and longer-lasting equipment.

For more information on the entire line of AMSOIL Dominator® Synthetic Racing Oils visit www.AMSOIL.com