Eckstrom Takes Second at Park X,
Heads to X Games with Teammate Schubitzke
Aurora, Minn., ~ Team AMSOIL snocross pilot D.J. Eckstrom took second place in the Pro Open class at the Air Force National at Park X in Hill City, Minn. last weekend. The podium finish puts him in second place, just five points out of the lead in the overall points race for the WPSA Pro Open class.
Eckstrom adds last weekend’s podium to his Open class win at the AMSOIL Duluth National and two Pro Stock podiums on the season, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most consistent racers in the sport.
Eckstrom will head to Aspen for the Winter X Games this weekend with hopes to carry on his winning ways. He has a bronze and a silver medal from previous X Games’ performances; this year looks like a promising year to round out his collection.
“You always want to win Winter X,” said Eckstrom. “The track is the best one we’ll see all year and it’s in front of a huge (TV) audience, so winning that race can make your season a success no matter what you do the rest of the year. I have a good feeling heading out there that we’ll be bringing back some hardware.”
Eckstrom’s teammate, Carl Schubitzke, will be competing at the Winter X Games as well, looking to get his first Winter X medal. “Showtime” has grabbed on podium this year with a second place finish in the Pro Stock race in Gaylord, Mich. Schubitzke was picked as a favorite at Winter X last year, but a crash in the first turn of the final put him out of the race.
“This is the year D.J. will get back a medal at Winter X,” said AMSOIL Racing Coordinator Jeremy Meyer. “But I’d watch for Carl on the podium. He’s been getting some great starts this year and could emerge as the dark horse in Aspen.”
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