Scheuring Speed Sports Doubles Down in Aspen

Scheuring Speed Sports has added more riders to the AMSOIL/Makita/U.S. Air Force team, at least for one weekend of competition.

With snocross riders Robbie Malinoski and Andrew Johnstad looking for Winter X-Games gold in the snocross competition this weekend, Scheuring has also added a freestyle rider Sam Rogers and adaptive snocross rider Jim Wazny.

The Winter X Games started today with practice and qualifying in several disciplines, including freestyle. Rogers made it through qualifying in sixth place with a score of 76.33. Rogers will go for gold tonight on ESPN starting at 9:00 P.M. Est.

Wazny will race in Adaptive Snocross on Sunday morning. Malinoski and Johnstad will race in the Snocross competition on Sunday afternoon. Malinoski, who sits fourth in the AMSOIL Pro Open class on the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series, took third in last years event.

AMSOIL Duluth National Airs on Versus this Sunday

The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series will begin airing the 2009-2010 season this Sunday afternoon with one full hour of "High-flying, bar-to-bar action.

The first event will be the AMSOIL Duluth National and will feature both pro classes as well as behind the scenes footage from season opener. The Duluth race will be on Sunday at 2:00 P.M. EST. on Versus. (Click here for the full schedule.)

The ACSS heads to its only Western race of the year on January 9 in Salt Lake City.

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

Malinoski Shines at the Milwaukee Mile

The AMSOIL/U.S. Air Force/Makita team continued its charge towards a championship as the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series wrapped up two exciting days of racing at the infamous Milwaukee Mile.

In the AMSOIL Pro Open class, Robbie Malinoski took part in a four sled competition for three podium spots. Malinoski started ninth off the line but pushed his AMSOIL sponsored sled into fourth after just a few laps. With his fourth place finish, he moved into third overall. Teammate Andrew Johnstad had a good day of racing as he entered the final as the number three qualifier. While running in fifth, he got caught up with another rider, bushing him out of the top ten. Johnstad currently sits tenth overall in the open class.

In pro super stock, Malinoski was again in the mix, pushing as high as third before finishing fourth. Johnstad did not qualify for the stock final.

In semi-pro racing, AMSOIL/Scheuring rider Joe Fallen picked up his first career podium in semi-pro on Saturday, finishing third. He finished 14th on Sunday and sits seventh overall.

The next stop in the series takes the teams to the Western National in Sandy, Utah on January 9. The third event of the series will take place at the state-of-the art Rio Tinto stadium.

AMSOIL/U.S. Air Force/Makita Riders Ready for Mile

"Gentlemen, start your engines!” Those are the four most important words in racing and they are about to be heard at the Milwaukee Mile National. There is plenty of snow and the race is a go. After finishing the first event on the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series tour in Duluth, Minn., drivers and crew prepare for the second stop at the Milwaukee Mile National.

Full throttle bar-to-bar snocross racing action will run December 18-19 at the Milwaukee Mile Race Track in West Allis, Wisc. Professional and amateur racers from the ACSS tour will compete all weekend. The world’s top professional snocross riders such as AMSOIL/U.S. Air Force/Makita stars Robbie Malinoski and Andrew Johnstad will heat up the snow.

"We had a good start in Duluth," said team owner Steve Scheuring. "All three riders are excited to race in Milwaukee and get on the podium."

The Milwaukee Mile National is sure to be as action packed and exciting from flag-to-flag. Pro feature races both Friday and Saturday nights including freestyle shows by the Monster Energy Sledneck Invasion Tour.

You can also watch it via pay-per-view at ACSS On-Line Racing.

Scheuring Speed Sports Charges Forward at AMSOIL Duluth National

(photos courtesy of JnL Photography)

The AMSOIL/U.S. Air Force/Makita team passed its first test of the 2009-2010 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series this weekend in Duluth, Minn.

Team riders Robbie Malinoski and Andrew Johnstad showed off their top-end speed in both pro classes. Malinoski's debut on a Polaris chassis was impressive all weekend long. On Saturday, the Lino Lakes, Minn. rider won his first Pro Stock heat race and came back for third in his second heat. Johnstad went 5-5 in his heat races, but finished second in the last chance qualifier to transfer to the final. Malinoski started strong in the final, pushing the leaders early. However, while passing into third Malinoski got tangled up with Brett Bender, putting the number 4 sled on its side. Race fuel leaked onto the brakes, causing an impressive fire and ending his chances at a podium finish. Johnstad started in the back row and finished 14th.

In Sunday's Pro Open racing, both riders rebounded. Malinoski took a pair of seconds in his heat races while Johnstad finished with a pair of third. With both riders on the front row for the final, a good start was all they need. Malinoski pushed hard of the line, rounding the first two turns with the hole shot and the lead. He held that position for several laps before battling with fellow Polaris riders Ross Martin and Levi LeValle. With limited visibility due to the heavy snow dust, Malinsoki battled with LeValle for the third podium spot all the way to the checkered flag. Johnstad again finished 14th.

"The snow dust was crazy out there," said Malinoski. "We have a long season ahead, and we came out of the weekend clean. This AMSOIL/Air Force/Makita Polaris is dialed in and we will be at the front all year long."

"We were in the mix on Saturday night, and despite the bad luck, we know we have a couple of bulldogs on these sleds," said team owner Steve Scheuring. "We proved again on Sunday that we are a front running team. We can't wait to get to Milwaukee this weekend and get a win."

Semi-Pro rider Joe Fallen also had a good weekend on the AMSOIL/U.S. Air Force/Makita Polaris. On Saturday, he went 4-1 in the Semi-Pro Stock 1 class, before finishing 14 in the final. In Sunday's Semi-Pro Stock 2 class, Fallen went 4-2, won the LCQ and finsihed 11th in his first semi-pro action.

The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series continues at the famed Milwaukee Mile this weekend. The Duluth race will air on Versus on January 3, 2010.

Scheuring Speed Sports Highlighted on Northlands Newscenter

With the rescheduled AMSOIL Duluth National now just five days away, the local NBC/CBS affiliate stopped by Planet X for a preview of the upcoming AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series.

Reporter LeAnn Wallace came to the shop to interview AMSOIL/U.S. Air Force/Makita team owner Steve Scheuring and new rider Robbie Malinoski about the Duluth event.

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Racing begins on Friday with the Pro's racing on Saturday and Sunday. For a complete schedule, go here.

AMSOIL Duluth National Snocross Race Rescheduled - Park X Opened for Practice

Minneapolis, MN (11/23/09 - The AMSOIL Duluth National has been rescheduled. Due to unseasonably warm temperatures and an extended forecast for more of the same, the 18th annual race at Spirit Mountain has been moved to run the weekend of December 11 – 13.

Representatives from Visit Duluth, Spirit Mountain and ISOC have been watching the weather and considering all options. The staff at Spirit Mountain was prepared to work around the clock to make the required snow for the event, but Mother Nature has not cooperated with snowmaking efforts.

"The cold weather just didn't make it to Minnesota by Sunday like we had hoped," said Terry Mattson, Visit Duluth President and CEO. "While it is expected to get cold enough later in the week, there would not be enough time to 100% guarantee there would be enough snow to pull off the event. We are concerned about the safety of our riders and putting together a good show for the fans."

The AMSOIL Duluth National will be held on December 11 - 13 with the schedule of events running exactly as it had originally been planned. All tickets held by spectators will be valid for the new weekend. All racers registered for the event will be transferred to the new weekend. If you are not able to compete, please contact the ISOC office for a refund.

The postponement of the AMSOIL Duluth National will have no affect on the schedule for the Milwaukee Mile National on December 18 - 19.

A Minnesota Regional schedule for the season will be released this week with confirmed dates resulting from the rescheduling of the AMSOIL Duluth National.

We are looking forward to a great season of racing in 2009/2010. If you have and questions, please contact ISOC Racing at (763) 497-8474. Specific questions regarding Duluth may be directed to Visit Duluth at (218) 722-4011.