AMSOIL Becomes Title Sponsor of GNCC

AMSOIL Becomes Title Sponsor of GNCC

02/10/2013

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Morgantown, W. Va. (February 7, 2013) – Racer Productions is pleased to announce that AMSOIL signed a multi-year deal as title sponsor of the 13-round AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series.

AMSOIL, based in Superior, Wis., first joined the GNCC Racing family as a series sponsor, later becoming a premier sponsor of the RacerTV television package on NBC Sports Network. With AMSOIL expanding its support as the title sponsor of the GNCC, the company’s ongoing commitment to the sport of off-road racing is allowing for new technology activations such as GNCC LIVE streaming, an all-new GNCCRacing.com and mobile website, as well as the launch of the all-new RacerTV.com this season.

“Becoming the title sponsor of GNCC is a great opportunity for AMSOIL,” said AMSOIL Race Program Manager Jeremy Meyer. “We’ve had a great partnership with the GNCC, its fans and teams, and we see cross country racing as part of the core of ATV and motorcycle racing. Racer Productions is introducing some innovative promotions through new resources, and that is something that excites us.”

AMSOIL will continue to be represented at all 13 GNCC events with items like the AMSOIL-branded mile-markers throughout the woods, increased track signage and the all-new AMSOIL GNCC logo. Additionally, AMSOIL will return once again as the name-in-title sponsor of Round 13 – the AMSOIL Ironman GNCC in Crawfordsville, Ind.

“We are very pleased to enhance our ongoing relationship with AMSOIL as the name-in-title sponsor of the GNCC Series,” said Dean VanLeeuwen, GNCC Event Director. “We’re looking forward to the new opportunities that AMSOIL will bring to the series in 2013 and beyond.”

The 2013 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series kicks off March 10-12 in River Ranch, Fla., for the 4thAnnual Moose Racing River Ranch GNCC. For more information on the series, visit www.gnccracing.com.

Stay up-to-date with exclusive content from the 2013 AMSOIL GNCC Series by following the series Facebook,Twitter and Instagram.

About GNCC Racing

The AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country series is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1975, the 13-round championship is produced exclusively by Racer Productions. Cross-country racing is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The grueling three-hour GNCC races lead as many as 1,500 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed. The series draws talent from all over the U.S., Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. GNCC Racing is televised weekly on NBC Sports and RacerTVonline.com. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.

About AMSOIL®

AMSOIL® manufactures premium synthetic lubricants for automotive, marine, power sports and recreational two-stroke and four-stroke applications ... and for the vehicles that tow them, for longer equipment life, maximum power, and optimal all weather performance. Tested and proven for more than 40 years and billions of miles of service. The original synthetic motor oil. For more information on AMSOIL, visit www.amsoil.com or www.amsoilracing.com.

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Two Winter X Games Medals for Team AMSOIL

Two Winter X Games Medals for Team AMSOIL

01/30/2013

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In the past,  the spectacle of the ESPN Winter X Games has held different meeting at the farthest ends of the spectrum for Team AMSOIL racers Ross Martin and Tim Tremblay.

For Martin, the Judnick Motorsports star has mirrored his AMSOIL Championship Snocross success at Winter X, picking up three medals before landing in Aspen this year. For Tremblay, Aspen has never been kind as the defending AMSOIL Pro Open champion had yet to finish a race at the high profile event. For one weekend, the stars aligned as both riders brought home some hardware from Colorado.

Martin drew the first major obstacle by pairing up with five-time gold medalist Tucker Hibbert in the first heat. Martin went bar-to-bar with Hibbert for the eight-lap qualifier, finishing second and earning one of the coveted transfer spots  into the final.

Scheuring Speed Sports rider Tremblay grabbed the first gate pick in the second heat, but the burly Canadian had to go up against teammates Robbie Malinoski and Darrin Mees.  Tremblay followed Matt Piche for the first few laps before taking the lead and the heat win. Malinoski crashed out of the contest while making a pass into third. Mees was running right behind Tremblay in second before a mechanical knocked him out of the race.

In the final, Martin and Tremblay were the odds-on favorites to stop Hibbert’s run towards a sixth straight gold medal. Martin grabbed the early lead with Tremblay in third behind Hibbert. A few laps in, Hibbert got around Martin and the battle for second was on between Martin and Tremblay. The running order would stay the same for the remainder of the race as the three top sleds stretched a sizeable lead over the rest of the field.  Hibbert won the gold, with Martin picking up his fourth medal and Tremblay leaving Aspen with the bronze.

Up next on the ACS schedule is a weekend stop in Deadwood, S.D. for two days of the worlds best riders going head-to-head. Racing will be held Friday and Saturday nights. A live stream will be available at www.isocracing.com

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Where to buy AMSOIL in Superior, WI

Please Visit the Following Retailers to Buy AMSOIL Products off the Shelf!

MAC Sport and Marine is northwest Wisconsin's only marine and powersports dealer

Our staff has many years of experience in the boating, ATV, and snowmobile industries.We feature a shop that can accommodate ALL makes and models of pontoons, boats, motors, ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles, trailers, and more.Located in Superior, WI, we are only five minutes from Duluth, MN, and are within minutes of Lake Superior. We are proud to service the Duluth and Superior area, as well as all of northwest Wisconsin and northeast Minnesota.MAC Sport and Marine is a factory approved dealer for Bennington pontoons, the nation's premier pontoon builder. We carry Wires pontoons in addition to the Bennington line. We carry the full Ultracraft line of boats by Misty Harbor and G3 boats, and Yamaha, Honda and Mercury outboard motors. We also are a factory authorized dealer for Yamaha Waverunners. We deal in Suzuki ATVs and sell used machines, as well. We are proud to be the only dealer in northern Wisconsin for Trophy trailers, a premier manufacturer of aluminum and steel utility trailers and a full line of pontoon trailers. We deal with FLOE docks, boat lifts, and trailers, Portadock lifts and docks, Shoreland'r trailers, Karavan trailers, and have access to many more lines.

MAC Sport and Marine also offers the region's best parts and service department. We have access to both original equipment and aftermarket parts for Yamaha, Can-Am/BRP, Polaris, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo, Honda, Evinrude, Johnson, Mercury, and many more brands, amd clothing by FXR.

Mac Sport & Marine
1525 Broadway Street Superior WI 54880
Phone: 715-718-2700 Fax: 715-718-2701
http://www.macsportandmarine.com

East End Hardware
2201 E. 5th Street
Superior, WI 54880
715.398.5050 www.eastendhardware.com

Big Lake Cycle - located at 5822 Tower Avenue in Superior's South End.  715-718-2277

Celebrating over 100 years of entrepreneurial spirit at this location, Will Farrow and his crew are proud to announce the opening of their new motorcycle shop.  B.L.C.

Now after almost 4 years we are going strong. We have learned alot in our time and tried to make all feel welcome. It's part of the old time bike shop feeling that was important to me. It dosent matter what you ride just that you do ride and enjoy the wind. Also that your bike is safe to ride. A lot of people know how to ride but I am surprised at how many don't know what's safe or not, but then that's our job to know.

I have over 41 years experience working on and playing with bikes.  We specialize in V-Twins and British motorcycles, Metric Cruisers, and Sport Bikes, as well as custom fabrication.  I say, "if you can dream it... I can do it."  I have tried to do this whereever I can.   We love a challenge.

Patrick (the Hogdoctor) came to us early in the summer of 2012, he's fantastic! He has worked on Harleys just about each and every day of his life. He comes with many years of Harley training as a certifed Master Level Harley Davidson Service Tech and has provided invaluable input when it comes to the right and wrong way of doing certain procedures.  To top him all off he's a Decorated combat veteran that knows right is right and wrong is always wrong. He's driven by incessant curiosity and a need to understand how things work and a desire to make them work better. Theres no challenge too great for the Hogdoctor.

Then theres John (UGLY) Kucker hes our metric sport guy and also a Certified Harley Technician. He grew up on mini bikes, three wheelers, four wheelers, dirt bikes and anything that had a motor. John likes to go fast. He says meaner the better, the more unique even better. He likes the bikes he turns into Street Fighters to be something different something cool that fits the rider. Something that's wicked fast!

So as there are different kinds of motorcycles we have a good man to cover it no matter what it is. I stake our reputation on it each day.

Will Farrow, Ownerhttp://www.biglakecycle.com

Becoming Your Own Boss Has Never Been Easier!

Becoming Your Own Boss Has Never Been Easier!

AMSOIL Dealer Opportunity...The work you do today will continue to pay you tomorrow!

AMSOIL products are sold through independent Dealers. People like you. People who want extra money, something to do in their spare time, even a full-time business.You can start an independent AMSOIL Dealership for under $50 and put as much -- or as little -- time into it as you want. The outstanding products offered by AMSOIL comprise a rock-solid base upon which to build your business.

Weather you are just looking to but AMSOIL product's for your own consumption or you are looking for a business opportunity; AMSOIL has you covered. Please take a few moments to check out my web-site and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.  - AMSOIL Joe

• Minimal start-up fee
• No inventory requirements
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• No capital investment
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• Call Joe Petrey For More information 218-349-9447

The current trend in the United States is small business. Owning your own business guarantees you the freedom to work on your own terms and the opportunity to set your own goals. AMSOIL offers all the advantages of a franchise without the large initial investment.There are many advantages to the AMSOIL opportunity that you simply won't find in other business opportunities.

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Getting Started is Easy...  Start building your future today!

And above all, AMSOIL provides Dealers with an excellent support system to help them develop their businesses. Brochures, tapes, regular meetings, technical services everything you need to begin and build your business is available from AMSOIL. Check out my Quick Start Dealer Kit

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Products the Pros Use: Snowmobile Product Lookup Guide

Products the Pros Use: Snowmobile Product Lookup Guide

01/19/2013

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AMSOIL recently released a new Snowmobile Products Guide. AMSOIL Racing sat down with Product Specialist Shane Hickey to discuss this new tool and how it can help sled enthusiasts.

AMSOIL Racing: Why was the Snowmobile Product Guide created?

Shane Hickey: The Motorcycle Product Guide is immensely popular, so AMSOIL decided to provide the same service for the snowmobile market. The Snomobile Product Guide is the first of its kind for finding what you need for your sled. This leaves the door open for other powersports product guides as well (ATV, inboard, etc.).

AR: What type of information is included?

SH: The Snowmobile Product Guide features information and equipment specifications for over 2,000 unique snowmobile applications covering all major manufacturers form 1990 to present. We took the information you would find in your owner’s manual and made it available online to save time. All the information you need is in one place.

AR: How is this beneficial to racers?

SH: Racers are able to input the year, make, model and engine type of their sled. The snowmobile guide provides comprehensive information on the type and amount of product you will need.

To access the AMSOIL Snowmobile Lookup Guide, click here.

Team AMSOIL Sets Record at Parker 300 Enduro

Team AMSOIL Sets Record at Parker 300 Enduro


Once again, Team AMSOIL Inboard Endurance made the annual pilgrimage to Parker, Arizona with the GN77 race boat for the 2012 Parker 300 Mile Enduro.

In the months preceding the race, many systems in the boat were overhauled or modified to run at the next level of intensity. The Teague Custom Marine Quad Rotor engine was completely rebuilt due to the extreme overheating in 2011. Remarkably, there was no serious damage to the engine, even after running under full load for a full lap with no water. Regardless, this opportunity to go through the engine was taken advantage of.

Thursday and Friday were spent testing the boat and working the kinks out of the new setup. Bob and John Teague ran many propellers, tested the air-fuel ratio and ran different levels of boost before settling on a combination they felt was the best combination of speed and stability for the notoriously brutal 300 mile endurance race.

They knew that there would be some stiff competition both in their division and for the overall. Gary Harbidian and John Franklin entered their #17 twin turbo Schiada for the first time since beating the GN77 for the overall in 2009.

There were also quite a few new and much improved Modified Outboard entries, which would start in front of the unlimited V-Drives this year. The Enduro is run on a handicap system where the slower divisions start first, and the faster boats have to catch and lap them numerous times to race for the overall.

The race began at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 27, with John Teague starting the GN77 in Division 6 for its first leg at 10:30.

After getting the boat warmed up and in the groove, John went for and executed a pass on #17 for the lead after a few miles of deck to deck competition at over 100 MPH.

During the 17-lap first leg, the GN77 recorded the fastest lap time of any boat during the entire race, averaging over 95 MPH on the extremely rough six-mile course.

John brought the boat in for pit with about ¾ of a lap lead on #17, and was well on the way to catching some of the fastest outboards gunning for the overall.

Bob got into the boat with the mentality of pacing the #17 and maintaining their lead, conserving the equipment for John to put on a last leg all out sprint to the finish if the overall win was within reach.

After a flawless pit by the crew, Bob started clicking off laps. Unfortunately, on his eightth lap the battery broke internally. While this has happened before, usually the engine will run on the alternator until the battery is changed at the next pit. This time, it shorted the ignition and killed the engine across the course from the pits.

Bob managed to get a tow in quickly and the battery was changed during the emergency pit. John got back into the boat on a mission to lay down some fast laps and catch up to the #17, however the electrical gremlins again reared their heads.

After a couple laps of hard running, the MSD Box gave out after being weakened by the battery’s internal shorting. John was still a couple miles from the pits, and by the time he was able to procure a tow, their chances of competing were over.

Although they did not finish, Bob and John agreed they gained valuable experience for future races in the GN77. The engine and new systems in the boat performed flawlessly and the boat’s setup as a whole was the best it has ever been. It is unanimously agreed the battery situation will be redesigned and rethought.

Team AMSOIL Inboard Endurance would like to congratulate their friends and eventual overall winners The War Canoe #435 on their convincing Enduro Overall Victory.

Teague Custom Marine

AMSOIL Products Make Outstanding Holiday Gifts

AMSOIL Products Make Outstanding Holiday Gifts


Merry Christmas from AMSOIL. As the holidays approach, remember that AMSOIL products make outstanding gifts. Keep your friends’ and relatives’ vehicles and equipment well-protected throughout the year by giving AMSOIL products or an AMSOIL oil change. Maybe a friend or family member with an ATV, snowmobile or snowblower would appreciate a bottle or two of Quickshot® to keep it running smoothly throughout the winter season. AMSOIL also offers a wide selection of high-quality clothing and promotional items. AMSOIL normally ships orders within two business days, so be sure you and your personal group Dealers place orders in time for Christmas.