Just Some Good Ole Boys!

Superior, Wis. ~ Team AMSOIL continues to fill the talent pool with this week's signing of truck racing champion Autumn Woods Racing. Autumn Woods is based out of Indiana and is the managing company for the 01 General Lee truck driven Jeff Dedick. Since 2000, Dedick has produced back-to-back U.S.H.R.A. championships, the 2003 Fall National Championship and a second place finish in the 2004 Special Events 4-Wheel Jamboree.

"As much as the General Lee is an attention getter, so is Jeff," said AMSOIL Racing Coordinator Jeremy Meyer. "He gives it his best effort on the track and in the pits. That truck turns a lot of heads, and Jeff Dedick is as much the reason as the paint scheme."

The three-truck team will take part in the U.S.H.R.A. and M.T.R.S. in 2005. The M.T.R.S. will be aired on ABC prime time during the summer months. For more on Autumn Woods Racing, log onto www.01generallee.com.

AMSOIL on the Rocks

Colorado Springs, Colo. ~ Team AMSOIL is expected to get knocked around, flip over and even land on its head in 2005. AMSOIL has joined forces with Lovell Rock Racing for the 2005 UROC Pro National Series. The rock climbing team consists of Brad and Roger Lovell. Brad Lovell is the owner and driver of the vehicle, while brother Roger is the team spotter. In 2004, the team had a perfect season, winning an unprecedented 4 out of 4 events in the competitive UROC Extreme West Championships. They also finished second at the World Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah.

"AMSOIL is always looking for new venues," said Meyer. "With the success that the Lovell's have shown, we know they will be a great representative for our company and will again challenge to be one of the top teams in the rock climbing world in 2005."

While rock climbing is not based on speed, low gearing and large tires can put tremendous stress on the vehicle. Due to odd angles, engines are run for minutes with no oil pressure. Occasionally, vehicles are run on their side or upside down while trying to right themselves. Engine, transmission and gearing lubrication are critical.

"We are proud to have the support of a company with high quality products and a rich racing heritage," said Brad Lovell.

Roger Lovell added, "This sport is the perfect proving ground for engine and drive train lubricants, and it's not worth taking chances with anything but the best."

To learn more about the Lovell Rock Racing team go to http://www.lovellrockracing.com. For more on the UROC Series, you can go to www.uroc.com.

Passing Out The Cigars!

Centreville, Miss. ~ The long lay-off produced some good news for a Team AMSOIL family member. AMSOIL/Chaparral/Factory Connection/Honda rider Kevin Windham and his wife Dottie are pleased to announce the birth of a daughter, Annabelle. The little one was born just before the New Year and weighed in at 6 lbs, 11 ounces. Mom and the baby are doing great. The Windham's have another daughter, Madelyne.

Team AMSOIL/Chaparral/Factory Connection/Honda spokesman Scott Majkrazak says K-Dub is a proud father and is excited to get back on the bike for this weekend's AMA Supercross opener in Anaheim, Calif. "He's pretty pumped up and we expect that energy to carry over to the podium this weekend."

The Supercross season gets underway January 8, 2005. Team AMSOIL/Chaparral/Honda will be well represented by legend Mike LaRocco and Windham running in the 250cc field. The 125 team will have two new faces in Joaquim Rodrigues and Tommy Hahn. They will be joined by Josh Grant and Billy Laninovich.

Picture Of The Week

Team AMSOIL can make a splash even when the lakes are frozen over. Here Team AMSOIL/Wanderscheid Racing driver Shaun Beilke powers through a turn at Beausejour, Manitoba last month. Beilke and teammate P.J. Wanderscheid will open up the U.S.S.A. Pro Star Series this weekend in Plymouth, Wisc.