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stAff superior Protection Editor Kevin McBride and Performance for Vice President, Marketing & Communications summer equipment Associate Editor Joel Youngman Page 6 publication Manager Terry Johnsen Staff Writers Kathy Anderson John Baker Terry Johnsen Joel Youngman Graphic Design Manager Jeff Spry Senior Graphic Designer Luke Boynton Content Contribution Jeremy Meyer Editorial Contribution Dan Peterson Advertising feAtures dePArtments Ed Newman Back issues 6 Superior Protection and 4 From the President’s Desk Back issues of AMSOIL Magazine are Performance for Summer available for $1 each. Order G17PC and specify the month and year. Equipment 9 Tech Talk On the Web 8 Dealer Adds Life to High- 12 Racing & Promotional News www.amsoil.com Mileage Car With AMSOIL president and CEO 14 Centerlines and Updates A.J. Amatuzio Products/Aerobatic Planes Executive Vice president and COO Soar With AMSOIL Products Alan Amatuzio 10 Two- and Four-Stroke Engine AdVertisements Executive Vice president and CFO Dean Alexander Applications and Lubrication 2 Treated Fuel Delivers Maximum Needs © 2012, AMSOIL INC. Performance All rights reserved. Printed by Service Printers 5 What’s in This Stuff Anyway? Duluth, MN USA. Testimonials 15 Built for Speed AMSOIL INC. Communications Department 16 Been Feeling Out of the Loop The AMSOIL Building Lately? 925 Tower Ave. Superior, WI 54880
the coVer AMSOIL offers a full line of premium products to protect all types of summer recreational and work equipment.
APRIL 2012 | 3 m AGAZine There was a time when AMSOIL diesel pick-up owners, engine auto manufacturers and satisfy the INC. was the only player at the builders, classic car owners and increased demands for customer table holding a synthetic motor oil a whole host of specialty groups convenience. card. We were an unconventional that are committed to performance We have a lot of work to do, and newcomer to a totally conventional and dedicated to maintenance. with the determination of our club. We were the maverick. These do-it-yourself customers fit Dealers I am confident we will Our new oil threatened to shake our profile perfectly, and Dealers get the job done. We introduced up the industry, and there was continue to find great success in the world to synthetic automobile absolutely no support for a 25,000- these markets. oil. We broke through the once- mile oil drain recommendation. And while the do-it-yourself market impenetrable 3,000-mile drain Beyond that, our direct sales remains tailor-made for AMSOIL interval. We led the way in approach to marketing motor oil and continues to offer tremendous improving the quality of lubrication had never been seen before. To potential, that is not to say the throughout the industry. And now it say we faced obstacles is a major landscape isn’t evolving. Today’s won’t be long before AMSOIL motor understatement. sophisticated engine designs and oil is the synthetic oil of choice for Despite all the push-back, we busy lifestyles are forcing people installers from coast-to-coast. made it work. Our Dealers found from their own garages to the AMSOIL customers. People were garages of their local installers. drawn to the quality of the product. Fewer people are changing their They cared about their vehicles own oil, and penetrating the and recognized that our oil could installer market should be a primary have significant impact on the focus for Dealers. Every Dealer performance and longevity of should have at least one installer A.J. “Al” Amatuzio equipment. They were willing to to send his or her do-it-for-me President and CEO, AMSOIL INC. pay for quality. Others appreciated customers to. Preferred Customers, the extended-drain potential. It too, may see potential in this market was convenient, cost-effective and and view it as an opportunity to lessened the environmental burden. jump-start their own AMSOIL Dean Alexander businesses. Executive V.P. / In virtually all cases, these AMSOIL Chief Financial Officer customers were do-it-yourselfers. The company is well-positioned They changed their own oil, and for the challenge. Our XL and in many cases the exceptional OE motor oils were introduced Alan Amatuzio performance they received from specifically to break down the Executive V.P. / AMSOIL motor oil carried over to installer market barriers. Chief Operating Officer other applications as our product Gone now are the API line continued to grow. warranty concerns and drain interval hurdles. This all holds true today. A great The oils are priced deal of our marketing effort is competitively with directed at the do-it-yourself other synthetic oils audience. We advertise heavily in and offer generous power sports magazines, including profit margins for those dedicated to the off-road, installers. They motorcycle, marine and snowmobile also cover the markets. We dovetail that with our full range of oil racing program, and our event change intervals sponsorships are focused on do- recommended by A.J. “Al” Amatuzio it-yourselfers, as well. We target President & Chief Executive Officer
4 | APRIL 2012 m AGAZine What’s in This Stuff Anyway? It has been a long time since motor oil was just oil. In the 1930s a wax modifier was added to oil to address the problem of wax residue after the refining process. Thus began the use of additives in the formulation of motor oil. Today, motor oils contain a variety of ingredients designed to improve their performance capabilities.
surfAce Protection AdditiVes PerformAnce AdditiVes ProtectiVe AdditiVes anti-wear agents reduce friction and Pour point depressants enable lubricants antifoamants reduce surface tension wear, help prevent scoring or seizure to flow at lower temperatures by modify- and speed the collapse of foam. and help prevent metal-to-metal contact. ing wax crystal formation, thereby reduc- ing interlocking. Antioxidants slow the rate of oxidation by Corrosion and rust inhibitors are used to decomposing peroxides and terminating prevent corrosion and rust on the inter- Seal swell agents help to swell elasto- free-radical reactions. nal metal parts of the engine. meric seals by causing a chemical reac- tion in the elastomer. Metal deactivators are used to reduce Detergents keep surfaces free of deposits. catalytic effect of metals on the Viscosity modifiers help reduce the rate oxidation rate. Dispersants keep insoluble contami- of viscosity change when temperatures nants dispersed in the lubricant. rise or drop.
The more you understand the technology behind motor oil, the more satisfied you will be with AMSOIL. Superior Protection and Performance for Summer Equipment Boats AMSOIL Formula 4-Stroke® 10W-30 (WCT) and 10W-40 (WCF) Marine Synthetic Motor Oils provide superior wear protection, viscosity stability, low volatility and excellent low- temperature fluidity in four-stroke gasoline- fueled marine engines. AMSOIL hp Injector Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil (HPI) provides maximum protection and performance in direct fuel injected (DFI), electronic fuel injected (EFI) and carbureted two-cycle outboard motors. AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil (AIT) provides maximum protection and performance in two-cycle personal watercraft and jet boats. AMSOIL DOMINATOR Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil (TDR) provides maximum protection and performance in high-performance and racing two-cycle boat motors. AMSOIL Saber Outboard Synthetic 100:1 Pre-Mix 2-Cycle Oil (ATO) provides maximum protection and performance at lean mix ratios in pre-mix boating applications.
Motorcycles AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil provides superior multi-functional benefits for the special requirements of motorcycle applications. These exclusive AMSOIL formulations provide outstanding protection for hot-running American and foreign motorcycle engines, transmissions and primary chaincases. AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCV) is recommended for liquid- or air-cooled four-stroke motorcycle engines calling for a 15W-50 or 20W-50 oil, while also providing superior protection for transmissions and primary chaincases.
6 | APRIL 2012 m AGAZine AMSOIL 10W-40 Synthetic Motorcycle synthetic base oils and premium Scooters Oil (MCF) is recommended for liquid- or additives, providing outstanding AMSOIL 10W-40 Formula 4-Stroke® air-cooled four-stroke motorcycle engines protection for two-cycle lawn care Synthetic Scooter Oil (ASO) is formulated calling for a 10W-40 or 20W-40 oil, while equipment. Designed for lean mix ratios, specifically to meet the special needs also providing superior protection for Saber Professional offers excellent of today’s high-tech air- and water- transmissions. lubricity and cleanliness properties, cooled four-stroke motorized scooters, controlling friction and protecting against AMSOIL 10W-30 Synthetic Motorcycle offering superior wear protection and wear, plug fouling, ring sticking and Oil (MCT) is recommended for liquid- friction reduction for longer equipment exhaust port blocking. or air-cooled four-stroke life and cooler operating motorcycle, scooter, ATV temperatures. and UTV engines calling Formula 4-Stroke Synthetic for a 10W-30 oil, while also Scooter Oil delivers providing superior protection exceptional shear stability, for transmissions. ensuring consistent viscosity AMSOIL SAE 60 Synthetic protection and providing Motorcycle Oil (MCS) is additional protection for recommended for Harley- transmissions and gear Davidson and big-bore boxes. Its friction modifier-free motorcycles calling for formulation ensures wet-clutch an SAE 60 oil, while also compatibility and smooth providing superior protection clutch operation. for transmissions. AMSOIL Ea Motorcycle Oil Dirt Bikes Filters feature full-synthetic AMSOIL 10W-40 Synthetic technology, providing Motorcycle Oil (MCF) provides superior protection for outstanding protection for motorcycles, ATVs, four- four-stroke dirt bike engines, stroke personal watercraft, while also providing excellent snowmobiles and outboard protection for transmissions. motors. Ea Motorcycle Oil AMSOIL Synthetic 2-Cycle Filters last longer, stop Oils provide maximum smaller dirt particles and protection and performance offer less restriction, helping in high-stress, high-revving extend equipment and ATVs two-cycle dirt bike engines, providing filter life and improve performance. Ea ® outstanding wear protection, controlling Motorcycle Oil Filters are fluted for easy AMSOIL Formula 4-Stroke Power engine operating temperatures, helping removal. Available in black or chrome. Sports Synthetic Motor Oil (AFF) is specially formulated for four-stroke increase power output, maintaining powersports equipment such as ATVs. engine cleanliness and reducing smoke, lawn Equipment Its broad viscosity range and wax-free odor and emissions. AMSOIL Formula 4-Stroke® Synthetic formulation make it excellent for use in INTERCEPTOR Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil Small Engine Oil (ASE) is a robust both hot and cold temperature extremes. (AIT) provides superior protection for formulation ideal for the hot-temperature, Formula 4-Stroke Power Sports Oil is two-cycle motorcycle engines. severe-service operating conditions wet-clutch compatible and contains no DOMINATOR Synthetic 2-Cycle Racing of four-stroke lawn care equipment. friction modifiers, making it ideal for both Formula 4-Stroke Synthetic Small Oil (TDR) is specially engineered to two- and four-stroke ATV transmissions. provide superior protection in high- Engine Oil resists heat and reduces oil The friction-modifier-free formulation is consumption, and it provides excellent performance and racing two-cycle designed to prevent clutch slippage, engines. protection for transmission systems. delivering maximum torque and power to AMSOIL Saber Professional Synthetic the wheels – a critical feature for towing 100:1 Pre-Mix 2-Cycle Oil (ATP) is or high-horsepower engines. formulated with exclusive AMSOIL
APRIL 2012 | 7 m AGAZine DEALER ADDS Life TO HIGH-MILEAGE CAR WITH AMSOIL Dealer Dave McChesney of Johnston, went from about 15 mpg up to about 20 Iowa knows AMSOIL products can to 22 mpg — still below the ‘rated’ mpg, extend the life of a tired engine. but a vast improvement for a vehicle with that mileage. My friend was amazed at He purchased a 2002 Ford Taurus SEL how well it ran; it was like a new car.” with a 24 valve, 3.0 V6 engine from a friend in 2010. The car had 165,000 McChesney said his wife, Elizabeth, was miles on the engine. McChesney’s friend amazed by the way the car ran when she was about to sell it to a salvage yard be- took it on a long road trip. She called him cause he was “fed up with the vehicle,” from the road and asked, ‘does this car McChesney said. “He was similar to REALLY have over 160,000 miles on it?’ many people and had allowed the car to Dealer Dave McChesney turned a high-mileage She couldn’t believe the power, smooth become neglected and abused.” Ford Taurus into a powerful, dependable running and throttle response it had for vehicle using AMSOil products. The pictures the mileage and previous abuse the car McChesney resolved an engine sensor show the throttle body before and after it was cleaned with AMSOil products. had been through,” McChesney said. “I problem, and then used AMSOIL Engine paid $1,500 for the car. After running it and Transmission Flush. He installed up to 189,000 miles I sold it for $3,000.” AMSOIL Signature Series 0W-30 with an “I treated the fuel system with AMSOIL EaO11 Oil Filter. P.i. Performance Improver and the intake That buyer is still driving the car. “She’s still using AMSOIL at my reccomenda- He also installed an AMSOIL Ea Air system with AMSOIL Power Foam,” McChesney said. “The car genuinely ran tion and has yet to have a single problem Filter and changed the spark plugs and of any kind,” McChesney said. fuel filter. like a different vehicle. The gas mileage
AEROBATIC PLANES Soar WITH AMSOIL PRODUCTS Dealer Jay Loftin of Cross Plains, said. “Together the two products aerobatic planes, and my mo- Tenn. has been using AMSOIL make a great-running combination tors run very smooth and stay at products on his giant-scale aero- for my airplaines.” rpm ranges without hesitation. batic R/C airplanes for about 10 Temperatures also stay in oper- years. The engines are two-cycle, He adjusts the carburetor af- ating range. I choose AMSOIL 50cc, custom-designed, with elec- ter running about three gallons as my airplane motor oil for tronic ignitions and rear carbure- through the motor. “Once the mo- performance, quality and tors, Loftin said. tor is broken in and the carbure- dependability.” tor adjustments are made, there “I use two of the 1.5 oz. packets seems to be little or no change in Dealer Jay loftin with one of his giant aerobatic of AMSOIL Saber Professional the motor performance. Using the planes that run smoothly 2-Cycle Oil for a 50:1 mix and 50:1 mix, AMSOIL performance with AMSOil products. AMSOIL Quickshot® fuel additive is second-to-none; there are no in my fuel tanks out of the box,” he burps or sputters while flying my
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Grease consists of base oils, additives and thickener. Just like fluid lubricants, each component offers a unique set of benefits.
Dan peterson | ViCe PreSiDent, teChniCal DeVelOPMent
For many, grease is a mysterious and wheel bearings, or as a general performance and dropping point. This substance. People know it’s there and industrial grease. They are smooth type of grease is a good candidate that it’s protecting their equipment’s and buttery in appearance and for off-road automotive applications components, but questions remain on have a medium dropping point (up and steel or paper mills where high how it works. to 400°F). The dropping point is the temperatures and shock loading are temperature at which the base oil common. It is important to first understand separates from the thickener and the how grease differs from standard grease can no longer adequately Polyurea non-soap-based thickeners lubricating oils. Grease is made protect components. The higher the are the most widely used non-soap from many of the same components dropping point, the better protection thickener. They offer good oxidation common to fluid lubricants, the grease provides at higher resistance and thermal stability, such as base oils, additives and temperatures. which makes them very durable viscosity modifiers; however, there and ideal for use in sealed-for-life is one important component that Complex soap-based thickeners bearings. distinguishes grease from its lubricant were developed to withstand higher counterparts: thickener. Thickeners operating temperatures in modern The third type of thickener is a make grease semi-solid or solid, so it equipment. Aluminum-complex polymer dispersion thickener, can protect applications subjected to greases are a good example; they sometimes referred to as a “specialty” heavy loads, high temperatures and are often used in steel mills and thickener. In a polymer dispersion high impact. rolling and plain bearings. They or specialty thickener, polymers are typically smooth and slightly are mixed with the base oil to Thickeners are used to give grease gel-like in appearance. Aluminum- produce a thickening effect. Silica a consistent, gel-like structure that complex greases also have high is used as a thickening agent in adheres to equipment surfaces. dropping points (above 500°F) and some specialty greases and the They can be made from a variety of are resistant to water and softening, result is a high-temperature, water- substances, but typically fall into one which enables them to provide resistant grease. Carbon black and of three categories: soap, non-soap protection in a variety of extreme pigments are also used as specialty or polymer dispersion. The chemical environments. They are shear stable thickeners; however, they tend to structure of each of these thickeners and resistant to washout; however, have a consistency more similar to is complex and differs greatly they often have poor rust and a very viscous oil as opposed to the depending on the type of thickener; corrosion resistance. more solid, stiff-like consistency of a for the sake of this article, we’ll stick grease. to the basics. Calcium sulfonate is a non-soap- based thickener. AMSOIL uses It is important to remember the role Soap greases are either simple or calcium sulfonate thickener in grease plays in lubrication and the complex and are comprised of a its Synthetic Polymeric Off-Road performance benefits it provides. variety of elements. For example, Grease, Multi-Purpose Grease and Although many people have limited lithium is a simple soap-based Water-Resistant Grease. Calcium understanding of its finer points, grease. Lithium is the most widely sulfonate thickeners offer enhanced grease is a necessary lubricant that used and versatile of the soap- performance benefits by improving offers extreme-pressure protection in based products; it accounts for at the performance of additives already numerous applications that couldn’t least 50 percent of domestic grease contained in the grease for better perform properly without it. production. Lithium-based greases wear protection, water-washout are often used in automotive chassis resistance, extreme-pressure
APRIL 2012 | 9 m AGAZine TWO-STROKEOuTbOArd MOTOrS • chAInSAwS • SnOwMObILeS • weed eATerS
two- and four- stroke engine Applications and lubrication needs Two-stroke and four-stroke engines are designed differently and operate under different conditions, requiring different lubrication methods.
Internal combustion engines are used to produce mechanical the piston moves Combustion cycle of a power from the chemical energy contained in hydrocarbon through its lowest two-stroke gasoline engine fuels. The power-producing part of the engine’s operating or bottom center cycle starts inside the engine’s cylinders with a compression position. process. Following compression, the burning of the fuel-air mixture releases the fuel’s chemical energy and produces In a four-stroke high-temperature, high-pressure combustion products. These engine, the burned gases expand within each cylinder and transfer work to the gases are first dis- piston, producing mechanical power to operate the engine. placed by the piston during an upward Each upward or downward movement of the piston is called a stroke, and a fresh stroke, and the two commonly used internal combustion engine charge enters the cycles are the two-stroke cycle and the four-stroke cycle. The cylinder during the terms “two-cycle” and “two-stroke,” as well as “four-cycle” and following downward “four-stroke,” are often interchanged. stroke. intake/ Compression/ Two-Stroke and Four-Stroke Differences Four-stroke engines ignition Exhaust The fundamental difference between two-stroke and four- require two com- stroke engines is in their gas exchange process, or more sim- plete turns of the ply, the removal of the burned gases at the end of each expan- crankshaft to make a power stroke, compared to the single turn sion process and the introduction of a fresh mixture for the next necessary in a two-stroke engine. Two-stroke engines operate cycle. A two-stroke engine has an expansion, or power stroke, on 360° of crankshaft rotation, whereas four-stroke engines in each cylinder during each revolution of the crankshaft. The operate on 720° of crankshaft rotation. exhaust and the charging processes occur simultaneously as
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Applications Splash lubrication is achieved by partly submerging the crank- Two-stroke engines are generally less expensive to build shaft in the oil sump. The momentum of the rotating crankshaft compared to four-stroke engines, and they are lighter and can splashes oil to other engine components such as the cam produce a higher power-to-weight ratio. For these reasons, lobes, wrist pins and cylinder walls. two-stroke engines are ideal in applications such as chain- Pressurized lubrication uses an oil pump to provide a pressur- saws, weed eaters, outboard motors, off-road motorcycles and ized film of lubricant between moving parts such as the main racing applications. Due in part to their design and lack of an bearings, rod bearings and cam bearings. It also pumps oil to oil sump, two-stroke engines are also easier to start in cold the engine’s valve guides and rocker arms. temperatures, making them ideal for use in snowmobiles. Two-Stroke lubrication Four-Stroke lubrication Two-stroke engines collect some oil beneath the crankshaft; Four-stroke engines are lubricated by oil held in an oil sump. however, two-stroke engines employ a total-loss lubrication The oil is distributed through the engine by splash lubrication system that combines oil and fuel to provide both energy and or a pressurized lubrication pump system; these systems may engine lubrication. The oil and fuel are combined in the cylin- be used alone or together. der’s intake tract and lubricate critical components such as the crankshaft, connecting rods and cylinder walls. Combustion cycle of a four-stroke gasoline engine Oil-injected two-stroke engines inject the oil directly into the engine, where it mixes with the fuel, while pre-mix two-stroke engines require a fuel-oil mixture that is combined before being installed in the fuel tank. In general, two-stroke engines are known to wear more quickly than four-stroke engines because they don’t have a dedicated lubricant source; however, high- quality two-stroke oil significantly reduces engine wear.
AMSOIL provides a full line of premium synthetic two- and four-stroke oils that provide outstanding protection and perfor- mance for recreational and work equipment.
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Could summer be here already? As temperatures soared past the 80° mark at the final AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series race in lake geneva, wis. in mid-March, i was already thinking about the Team AMSOil rider robbie Malinoski summer racing season. Powerboat racer Terry Rinker, whose contract aMSOil just renewed, started his season in Team AMSOIL Earns Rookie Florida with a pair of wins. the erik Buell racing team, which of the Year and Team of the added the talented Danny Eslick to the trailer this year, Year Honors kicked off the aMa Pro road Racing season in Daytona. And with two drivers finishing in the top four, “It was a good year,” said the latest aMSOil venture, Scheuring Speed Sports takes top honors Malinoski. “We picked up ihra drag racing, started in late three wins and battled all March in arizona. add in the Summer officially collided with winter as the AMSOIL Champion- season long. The team starts of gnCC, atV MX and ship Snocross Series (ACSS) wrapped up in 80° temperatures gave me a great sled Loretta Lynn’s qualifying, and it at the Nielsen Enterprises Grand Finale in Lake Geneva, Wis. every weekend and we are was a busy month for racing. With snow levels dropping by the minute, the top snowmobile already looking toward next there is still more to come as racers in the world embarked on a shortened track that included year.” USaC and the aMSOil national just one uphill section. Team AMSOIL/Judnick Motorsports rider Sprint Car Championship get For his fourth-place finish Ross Martin and Team AMSOIL/Scheuring Speed Sports rider into full swing in april. the and overall consistency, Robbie Malinoski both had opportunities to win the Pro title in traxxas tOrC Series presented Mees earned the ACSS Lake Geneva. by AMSOIL starts in Charlotte Rookie of the Year award. april 20-21. It was a hometown race for Martin, who lives about 30 minutes The AMSOIL/Scheuring And to think, it’s not even north of the southern Wisconsin town. The former champion Speed Sports team, mean- summer yet. needed a perfect weekend of racing to catch Tim Tremblay for while, earned the ACSS the 2012 title, and he almost got it. He swept all the points avail- Team of the Year award, able on Saturday, winning both heats and the final. He nearly finishing the year with two duplicated his perfect day on Sunday with two heat wins and a drivers in the top four, three wins and 15 podium finishes. Along second in the final behind Kody Kamm, who was competing in with their success on the track, Scheuring Speed Sports set his first pro race after wrapping up the Pro Lite title on Saturday. the bar off the track with pre-race autograph sessions, sponsor Martin finished the season second behind Tremblay. visits and school visits on behalf of the U.S. Air Force. Malinoski had his sights set on adding to his three-win total this “What a great honor to be named Team of the Year,” said team season. On Saturday, he pushed Martin to the finish line for sec- owner Steve Scheuring. “We had a great year on the track, but it ond. On Sunday, a mid-race tussle with teammate Darrin Mees sure is nice to be recognized for all the hours and hard work we pushed him to fourth. Malinoski finished the season third, while put in behind the scenes. Thanks goes out to all our sponsors, Mees moved past Tucker Hibbert for the fourth spot. especially AMSOIL, for making it a successful year.”
12 | APRIL 2012 m AGAZine Barcia Roars to Massive Points Lead
Defending champ streaks to four straight wins Team GEICO/AMSOIL/Honda supercross racer Justin Barcia is often referred to as “Bam-Bam,” a nickname given to him for his aggressive riding style. The defending Monster Energy Supercross East Coast Lites champion is riding a bit smoother this season, but the early results are the same. Barcia started the 2012 East Coast series with four straight wins before a third-place finish in Indianapolis March 17. The four wins showcased a more patient riding style, but there were still glimpses of the rider who has no trouble banging bars to get to the front. “This season has been mind-blowing,” said Barcia. “You would never expect a start like this, winning four in a row. This GEICO/AMSOIL/ Honda team is unbelievable, and my bike has been perfect all year.” After five races, Barcia held a 22-point lead over Darryn Durham. Monster Energy Supercross runs through April before wrapping up May 5 in Las Vegas. AMSOIL is the Exclusive Official Oil of the circuit, which airs on CBS and SPEED.
Bryce Menzies Named Dirt Sports Driver of the Year red Bull/AMSOil off-road driver earns sport’s highest honor with championships in short-course & desert racing
With a dominant performance in 2011 class, Menzies went head-to-head with of racing on the Baja Peninsula. He won that transcended both short-course some of the series’ biggest names last the Baja 500 on his way to the SCORE and desert endurance off-road racing, summer, including Rob MacCachren, International Series championship, and Red Bull/AMSOIL off-road driver Bryce Chad Hord and Jeff Kincaid. However, he also won the SCORE event held in Menzies has been named Dirt Sports the 24-year-old Menzies was not Laughlin, Nev. magazine’s Driver of the Year. intimidated, putting his foot into the fire right away at the opener in Buchanan, “To win Dirt Sports Driver of the Year is As a rookie in the Traxxas TORC Mich. His driving style as a younger just huge,” said Menzies. “We had a lot Series presented by AMSOIL Pro-2 TORC racer is well-schooled, with of success this year and winning two obvious speed-to-burn as he broke the championships is a testament to our TORC Pro-2 track lap record at Crandon team and our sponsors.” International Raceway in a race where Menzies, along with teammate and top speeds exceeded 100 mph. defending TORC Series Pro 4x4 Along with winning the champion Ricky Johnson, will return to 2011 TORC Pro-2 title, racing action at the TORC opener in Menzies also excelled Charlotte, N.C. April 20-21 at Charlotte in the wide-open style Motor Speedway.
2012 TrAxxAS TOrc SerIeS PreSenTed by AMSOIL ScheduLe April 20-21 ...... Charlotte, NC ...... Charlotte Motor Speedway May 26-27 ...... Buchanan, MI ...... Red Bud MX June 16-17 ...... Crandon, WI...... Crandon International Raceway July 19-20...... Joliet, IL...... Chicagoland Speedway August 11-12 ...... Bark River, MI ...... Bark River Off-Road September 1-2 ...... Crandon, WI...... Crandon International Raceway September 29-30 ...... Floresville, TX...... Cycle Ranch MX
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2012 rally T-Shirt Highlights AMSOIL as the Official Oil of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Daytona Bike Week and Laconia Motorcycle Week. Constructed of 100 percent cotton. Sizes S-4X.
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Motorcycle Octane Boost Wins Editors’ Choice Award AMSOIL INC. has been presented with the Powersports Business 2012 Nifty 50 Editors’ Choice Award for Motorcycle Octane Boost, presented by the editors of Powersports Business and its sister publications for products and services deemed most interesting and potentially profitable.
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