“Windham Finds Podium at U.S. Open”
“Teammate Grant Top Lites Rider in Las Vegas”
Las Vegas ~ Team AMSOIL supercross rider Mike LaRocco won the prestigious U.S. Open in 2002, marking the last time an AMSOIL backed rider won the event. This year, Kevin Windham was in perfect position to win the team’s second title after dominating the week before at the Jeremy McGrath Invitational, an exhibition race held in California.
Windham, who finished third overall at last year’s U.S. Open, started the weekend off on Friday night by setting the fastest lap time during qualifying. He would take that momentum into Friday’s main event, starting strong and finishing third. Windham would find a pair in Vegas on Saturday, finishing the second night of racing with his second third place finish for third overall. Meanwhile, Windham’s teammate Josh Grant continues to display his unlimited potential. In the Lites class, Grant used a holeshot on Friday night to gain the lead and didn’t look back, winning the 20-lap final. Grant nabbed the holeshot again on Saturday and lead from start to finish for a weekend sweep.
“I’ve been riding great and feel really comfortable,” said Grant. “We trained really hard and are working towards the supercross championship. I am having a good time and am stoked about the upcoming season.”
AMSOIL teammate Jake Weimer also had a strong weekend of racing. The second year rider finished fourth on Friday and second to Grant on Saturday in the Lites class.
The entire AMSOIL-sponsored supercross team will begin the AMA Supercross Series the first weekend in January.
For more information on AMSOIL and Team AMSOIL racing, go to www.amsoil.com.
About the company: AMSOIL has been the recognized leader in synthetic lubricants since 1972. For more information about AMSOIL synthetic motor oils, call (715) 392-7101 or contact AMSOIL INC, AMSOIL Building, Superior, WI 54880, or go to www.amsoil.com
News Contact:
AMSOIL Racing Coordinator
AMSOIL Building
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 392-7101 ext. 220
racing@amsoil.com
