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Rinker and Son Sweep in Florida

Thursday, March 10, 2011

 

Rob Rinker dominated the SST-45 class in Lakeland.

Team AMSOIL powerboat driver Terry Rinker has a new racing partner for the 2011 season as his son, Rob Rinker, will race a full schedule alongside his Hall of Fame father. Kicking off the season last weekend in Lakeland, Fla., Team AMSOIL swept every heat of competition as Rob won all three heats in the SST-45 class and Terry won all seven of his heats to take the Mod U and SST-120 titles.

“Lakeland is always a fun event for us,” said Terry Rinker. “This year was even better with Rob winning. It’s going to be a fun year and hopefully we will sweep more weekends.”

Rinker Racing will compete for the PROP Tour and Powerboat Super League championships in 2011. The team’s next race is June 17 in Elgin, Ill.

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Posted on March 13, 2011 by , 1 comment

Rinker Takes Win in Memphis

Rinker Takes Win in Memphis

Although he earned a Formula One podium finish in Bay City, Mich., similar success in the Formula Two class has eluded Team AMSOIL powerboat racer Terry Rinker this season, finishing fourth in the three events leading up to the Memphis Riverfront Regatta in Memphis, Tenn. Seeking a competitive edge, Rinker learned of a Formula Two boat crafted by the manufacturer of the boat he piloted to the 2003 Formula One Championship. Retrieving the craft in north Georgia and finding it in like-new condition, Rinker and Crew Chief James Chambers immediately went to work preparing it for competition.

After rolling out the new craft in Memphis, Rinker showed off its speed in the time trials and heat races, earning the third starting position in the 30-lap final. Rocketing off the start dock in the top three, Rinker moved into second just after the race’s midpoint and set his sights on leader Donnie McDowell. With time running out, Rinker passed McDowell with only five laps remaining, successfully held off his challengers and took the checkered flag.

With two events remaining in the APR Superleague Series, Rinker holds second in the points race. He next competes August 21-22 at A Roar of Thunder in Aurora, Ind.

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Posted on August 14, 2010 by , 4 comments

Upcoming Events

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Upcoming Events

Traxxas TORC Series Presented by AMSOIL

July 10-11

Bark River Raceway – Bark River, MI

Team Geico Powersports/AMSOIL/Honda Motocross

July 3

Red Bud Track-N-Trail – Buchanan, MI

Terry Rinker

July 3-4

Three Rivers Regatta – Pittsburgh, PA

July 10-11

Marietta River Front Roar – Marietta, OH

Bob Teague

July 2-4

SBI/OSS Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix – Sarasota, FL

AMSOIL Shock Therapy and Excaliber Monster Trucks

July 3

Mt. Pleasant, MI

July 9-10

Bark River, MI

AMSOIL Cult Energy Activator and Ground Pounder Monster Trucks

July 9

Missouri State Fair

AMA ATV MX Championship

July 3-4

Pleasure Valley – Armagh, PA

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Posted on July 4, 2010 by , Reply

Teague and Rinker All Out

On The Water: Teague and Rinker All Out When it comes to racing power boat racing, AMSOIL has two of the best. Bob Teague is not only the tech editor for Power Boat Magazine and owns one of the top engine shops in the world, he is also unbeatable in his #77 AMSOIL Skater. Teague has one just about every race and championship over the past few years and will now be a featured racer on the GEICO Series television show that will air on Versus later this year. Teague will race in Ocean City, Md. this weekend. From big inboard motors to high end outboards, we turn to Terry Rinker for titles. Rinker, who has won championships four of the past six seasons, will run an open schedule in 2010 after the dissolving of the Champ Boat Series. Rinker finished second in points in 2009, and will be the headliner at the Bay City event June 26-27. Along with all of that, you can also find AMSOIL at the AMA Amateur Nationals presented by AMSOIL, Sturgis Bike Rally, Laconia Bike Week and all of the AMSOIL Shock Therapy Monster Truck shows. Oh, and please don’t forget the Diesel Power Challenge, the AMSOIL Street Rodder Tour, the National Street Rodder Tour, the Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge and the Top Truck Challenge. As you can see, it will be a busy summer for Team AMSOIL. Until then, we’ll see you at (all) the races, Jeremy Meyer AMSOIL Race Program Manager

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Posted on June 21, 2010 by , 1 comment

Rinker Kicks Off 2010 Racing Season

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Rinker Kicks Off 2010 Racing Season

Team AMSOIL powerboat racer Terry Rinker was looking to get a jump on the competition at the first race of the 2010 P.R.O.P. Series in Port Neches, Texas. The weekend started strong, with Rinker clocking in the fastest time in the time trials. He took fourth in the first qualifying heat, and after weather forced the cancellation of the second heat, Rinker

started the main event in the fourth position. After making a pass to move to third, Rinker’s quest for a victory came to an abrupt end as the boat spun into a violent barrel roll.

Because the race course was near the Gulf of Mexico, the electrical connections, switches, boat and motor components had been treated with a light coat of AMSOIL Metal Protector and Heavy Duty Metal Protector. A post-race inspection showed very little sign of electrolysis or saltwater corrosion.

Rinker will compete next at the Bay City River Roar in Bay City, Mich. on the weekend of June 26-27.

via Checkered Flag: Rinker Kicks Off 2010 Racing Season.

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Posted on May 21, 2010 by , Reply