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The Hill Brothers Racing crew made changes to the #22 A&D Welding/Don Rich Ford Fusion on pit row which helped Austin Hill quickly regained the lead after a flat tire on lap 93

Austin Hill waives the checkered flag as he and the Hill Brothers Racing Team celebrates back to back wins at both Dover International Speedway and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East

Austin Hill began the Drive Sober 150 lap race at Dover International Speedway in ninth place. According to Hill “The first 75 laps were not that great. We came in the pits, made a huge swing at it, and went back out there. The car came to life then.”

By lap 93 Hill had driven the number 22 A&D Welding/Don Rich Ford to the front and was battling with Brennan Newberry for the lead. The two cars made contact sending Newberry and his number 24 Chevrolet into a spin and Hill was forced into the pits with a flat tire. A quick tire change by the A&D Welding/Don Rich Ford pit crew helped Hill get back onto the track on the lead lap.

Hill came back from that flat tire in 13th place but wasted no time making his way through the field toward the leaders. On lap 120 Hill had once again taken the lead and began to pull away from the other drivers. “Once I took the lead I never looked back,” said Hill. By the time the checkered flag was waived Hill had stretched his lead to more than five seconds over his nearest competitor.

Austin Hill regained the Drive Sober 150 at Dover International Speedway lead on lap 120 of the one mile high-banked oval and never looked back eventually winning by over five seconds

Austin Hill performed post-race doughnuts in his number 22 A&D Welding/Don Rich Ford Fusion celebrating his second win at Dover and two NASCAR K&N Pro Series East wins in a row

Kaz Grala, only 15-years-old, finished second making the Drive Sober 150 at Dover International Speedway his career best NASCAR K&N Pro Series East finish. Scott Heckert rounded out the podium with a third place finish in the number 34 Project Lifesaver Chevrolet.

Louisville, Kentucky racer Ben Rhodes was officially rewarded the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championship trophy from NASCAR President Mike Helton. Rhodes finished 15th in the Drive Sober 150 at Dover International Speedway, however he had clinched the series title after the last race at Greenville Pickens Speedway. “Glad we had the points lead going into this race. We had some bad mechanical issues. The motor didn’t feel right from the green flag,” said Rhodes. Rhodes also previously secured the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Sunoco Rookie of the year honors.

Rhodes will be honored for his championship winning rookie season at the NASCAR Touring Series Awards in the Grand Ballroom of the Charlotte, North Carolina Convention Center at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Cameron Hayley finished out the series in second place and Gray Gaulding took third.

Ben Rhodes was officially rewarded the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championship trophy, he will be honored at the NASCAR Hall of Fame at the Charlotte Convention Center

Jesse Little, son of former NASCAR Cup Series driver Chad Little, won the 21 means 21 presented by Coors Brewing Co. Pole Award for the fastest qualifying lap at Dover International Speedway

K&N high-flow air filter number YA-8514 is engineered to increase airflow while also fitting inside the stock air filter box of 2014-2016 Yamaha inline triple MT-09 & FZ-09 models

The Yamaha MT-09, or FZ-09 as it is called in the United States, is a significant new model in the Yamaha Motor Company’s vehicle line up. Yamaha product manager Shun Miyazawa said motorcycle buyers are moving away from supersport motorcycles and trending toward naked street fighter type bikes. Perhaps the most direct competition to the 2014 Yamaha MT-09 & FZ-09 model is the Triumph Street Triple. Similar to the Triumph Street Triple, the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Yamaha MT-09/FZ-09 is powered by a liquid cooled 847cc inline triple cylinder engine. An inline triple engine has a unique combination of power, torque, and low-weight in comparison to other engine configurations. Yamaha has not produced an inline triple since the Yamaha XS750 and Yamaha XS850 motorcycles of the late 1970’s and early 1980’s.

The 2014 MT-09, or FZ-09 in the U.S., uses the first Yamaha inline triple since Yamaha XS750 and Yamaha XS850 models were manufactured from 1976 to 1981

Here to help boost horsepower and torque of the 2014-2016 Yamaha inline triple MT-09 & FZ-09 models is a world famous reusable air filter from K&N. A K&N washable air filter is different from stock in that K&N uses cotton gauze filter media woven to exacting specifications. Cotton, by nature, is more breathable than the paper or foam media used for most motorcycle air filters. Since an internal combustion engine is essentially an air pump, getting air into your engine with less restriction can increase performance, acceleration, and throttle response.

Flow Chart for K&N Air Filter YA-8514

Some might be worried that an increase in airflow comes at the expense of filtration efficiency and engine protection. To put minds at ease K&N performs filtration efficiency testing following the ISO 5011 protocol to guarantee that our air filters will provide high airflow without sacrificing engine protection. YA-8514 was shown to have a 98.52% overall filtration efficiency when tested with ISO coarse test dust. Calling this test dust coarse is almost preposterous, as 22% of the dust is rated at 10 microns or less. To provide perspective, a human blood cell is typically between 6 and 8 microns across.

Perhaps more exciting than the increased performance that comes with a K&N high-flow air filter is that they are also a washable and reusable air filter. The ability to wash and reuse a K&N air filter means that it will pay for itself over time. K&N high performance air filter YA-8514 can be washed and made like new using one of the K&N Recharger air filter service kits. Recharger 99-5000 includes 12 fluid ounces of air filter cleaner and a 6.5 ounce aerosol bottle of air filter oil for quick and easy application. Recharger, 99-5050, differs in that it includes an 8 ounce squeeze bottle of K&N filter oil for a more precise application.

Part number YA-8514 for 2014-2016 Yamaha MT-09 & FZ-09 inline triple models is backed by the industry leading K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty. This means that Yamaha MT-09 & FZ-09 inline triple owners can enjoy a lifetime of increased performance, reusability, and long air filter service intervals when using K&N washable air filter part number YA-8514.

YA-8514 is designed provide a lifetime of increased performance without any need for modifications or tuning for the following motorcycles:

2016 YAMAHA MT09 847
2016 YAMAHA FJ09 847
2016 YAMAHA FZ-09 847
2015 YAMAHA MT09 847
2015 YAMAHA FJ09 847
2015 YAMAHA FZ-09 847
2014 YAMAHA MT09 847
2014 YAMAHA FZ-09 847

For all K&N Yamaha MT09 and Yamaha FZ-09 air filters visit the Yamaha MT09 Air Filters and Yamaha FZ-09 Air Filters pages on KNFilters.com.

Short Ram Intake System 69-5313TS from K&N Air Filters is designed to increase acceleration for 2014-2016 Kia Soul models with the 2.0-liter NU MPI L4 engine

The Kia Soul was made popular by the award winning “A new way to roll” advertising campaign featuring a car full of hamsters breaking free of the rat race by choosing to roll in a Soul. Perhaps one of the most memorable commercials from this advertising campaign was aired during the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA’s) and featured the song “Party Rock Anthem” by the group LMFAO.

K&N Air Intake System 69-5313TS is powder coated in a silver color to protect the tube and look good under the hood of 2014-2016 Kia Soul models with a 2.0-liter NU MPI L4 engine

Despite the implications of the “A new way to roll” ad campaign, the 2014-2016 Kia soul isn’t powered by a hamster running on a wheel. In fact, the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Kia Soul has an optional 2.0-liter NU MPI engine that packs 162 ponies under the hood. 162 horsepower is respectable, but reducing air intake restriction can help this engine perform even better. Owners seeking some extra boost in the power department can now install the 69-5313TS K&N performance short ram intake system. By replacing the maze of air ducting, stock air filter box, and disposable car air filters, K&N intake systems are able to reduce restriction and increase power.

69-5313TS from K&N is precision-engineered to be a simple-to-install performance add-on. The backbone of this intake system is a free-flowing mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube which helps to minimize restriction, allowing your engine to breathe easier. The larger than stock intake tube is mated to the original equipment throttle body with a reinforced stepped coupler. A durable silver color powder coated finish is applied to the tube, providing an attractive appearance under the hood that will look great for years to come.

An otherwise stock 2014 Kia Soul 2.0 gained an estimated 5.35 horsepower and 5.42 lb-ft of torque with a K&N Air Filters short ram intake system number 69-5313TS

K&N equips the 69-5313TS with the oversized RU-4600 reusable air filter, providing a large surface to help increase airflow without sacrificing engine protection. The reusable air filter is made with K&N’s famous high-flow filter media so it’s a washable and reusable air filter that can go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions. A heat shield shrouds the air filter under the hood, helping to deflect engine heat away from air entering the short ram intake.

All of the design features of the 69-5313TS performance short ram air intake system work in harmony to deliver increased performance. On the dyno, 69-5313TS produced an estimated additional 5.35 horsepower at 5852 rpm and an equally beneficial 5.42 pound-feet of torque at 4726 rpm over the factory air filter box system when installed on an otherwise stock 2014-2016 Kia Soul with the 2.0-liter NU MPI engine.

The 69-5313TS short ram air intake system is an excellent upgrade for a 2014, 2015 and 2016 Kia Soul with the 2.0-liter NU MPI engine. With simple to follow instructions and no need to make any other modifications to the vehicle, even a Party Rock Hamster can appreciate a new way to roll their Kia Soul.

If all that weren’t enough, K&N backs the 69-5313TS with the industry-leading K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty®. If you’re looking to put a few more ponies under the hood of a 2014-2016 Kia Soul with the 2.0-liter NU MPI engine, look no further than the 69-5313TS Typhoon short ram intake system. K&N Air Intake System 69-5313TS is designed to provide a lifetime of increased power on the following Kia Soul models:

2016 Kia Soul 2.0L
2015 Kia Soul 2.0L
2014 Kia Soul 2.0L

For all K&N Kia Soul air intakes visit the Kia Soul Air Intakes pages on KNFilters.com.

Coached by former Speedway World Champion Billy Hamill, Team USA consisted of two-time world champ Greg Hancock, Ricky Wells, Gino Manzares, and 17-year-old Max Ruml

Motorcycle Speedway racing, more commonly referred to as Speedway, can trace its roots back to the 1920’s. The exact origins are unknown, but evidence shows types of Speedway racing being practiced in the United States before World War I and in Australia in the late 1910’s. Despite roots in North America and Australia, modern Speedway racing is most popular in central and northern Europe.

Team USA Coach Billy “The Bullet” Hamill is a Speedway legend with World Team Cup wins on Team USA in 1990, 1992, 1993 and 1998 with an individual world championship in 1996

Americans unfamiliar with Speedway racing might confuse the sport with AMA Grand National Championship Motorcycle Flat Track racing. However, the similarities between Speedway and Flat Track pretty much end with both types of competition being held on a dirt oval track. Speedway motorcycles are regulated by the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and must comply with a strict set of rules. Speedway bikes have no brakes and are powered by 500cc single cylinder engines, use only one gear, and burn pure methanol.

The 500cc single cylinder, methanol burning, Speedway motorcycles used by Team USA in the 2014 Monster Energy Speedway World Cup were equipped with a K&N High-Flow Air Filter

The Monster Energy Speedway World Cup (SWC) is an International competition held over the course of one week. Each team represents a country with only the top nine teams qualifying for the Monster Energy Speedway World Cup. The home country hosting the event is automatically granted a spot in the SWC. For 2014 the Monster Energy Speedway World Cup was held in Bydgoszcz, Poland with teams from Denmark, Australia, Great Britain, Sweden, the United States, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Latvia, and Italy filling the nine open spots.

The owner of Joker Machine builds Billy Hamill's Speedway motorcycles for local racing and are the same bikes used by Team USA in the 2014 Monster Energy Speedway World Cup

Billy Hamill has been coaching Team USA since 2013 and that year the team saw its best Monster Energy Speedway World Cup finish since 1998. Billy “The Bullet” Hamill is a Speedway legend with World Team Cup wins on Team USA in 1990, 1992, 1993 and again in 1998. As an individual he won the World Championship in 1996 and is a six time USA National Champion.

For 2014 the four-rider team consisted of two-time World Speedway Champion and team captain Greg Hancock, along with three younger riders who have performed well in the U.S. Nationals and U.S. Under 21 (U21) Nationals. Ricky Wells is only 23 and already has a U.S. National Championship and two U21 U.S. Championships under his belt. Gino Manzares recently celebrated his twenty-first birthday and like Wells, he has a list of accomplishments including one Long Track U.S. National title and a U21 U.S. national title to his name. The youngest on the team is Max “Mad Max” Ruml. At only 17-years old Ruml is credited with two U21 National Championships and was chosen as a last minute replacement on Team USA due to another rider becoming injured.

Team USA started The 2014 Monster Energy Speedway World Cup in the first round event, sort of like a quarter final composed of four teams, and finished in second place behind Great Britain. Australia and Italy finished third and fourth respectively. Great Britain would automatically advance to the 2014 SWC finals, with Team USA and Australia moving to the SWC Race Off.

In the Race Off Team USA’s Greg Hancock scored an amazing 21 points, far more than any individual rider in the 2014 SWC Race Off. As a veteran of the sport and two-time World Champion, Greg Hancock’s dominance of the 2014 SWC Race Off made his country proud. However, the Monster Energy Speedway World Cup is a team event, and Hancock’s fellow Americans didn’t fare quite as well in the Race Off. Ryan Wells managed to score four points, Ruml scored just one point, and Manzares finished the Race Off without any points to his name. Team USA accrued 26 points which earned them third in the SWC Race Off and sixth overall in the 2014 Monster Energy Speedway World Cup.

While Ruml and Manzares were very hard on themselves, Hancock remained positive. “Gino and Max are a massive inspiration. They were beating themselves up in Bydgoszcz and they really don’t need to. When you get the opportunity to race for your country, you don’t want to let anybody down. They’re not letting us down. They’re doing us proud because they’re doing it for our country and they’ve got years ahead of them,” said Hancock.

Team USA’s finish secured a spot for them again in the 2015 Monster Energy Speedway World Cup. “The good thing is we’re back here next year. I’ll join these boys. Together we can go places, so I look forward to riding with them again,” said team captain Greg Hancock.

For 2014 Team USA sponsors include Monster Energy, Joker Machine, Redline Oil, American Motorcyclist Association, Hagon Shocks, Mutt Lynch’s, RF Racing, Arai helmets, Oakley goggles and Transatlantic Motorsport. Each Team USA Speedway motorcycle competing in the 2014 Monster Energy Speedway World Cup was equipped with a K&N Performance Air Filter.

The K&N Honda Accord Performance air intake system, number 69-1210TS, for this 2008 Honda Accord 3.5L V6 is now legal for use in all 50 states

Available in California and all other states, K&N Acura TL and Honda Accord Performance intake system, part number 69-1210TS, has received CARB Exemption making more horsepower available nationwide for specific Honda & Acura cars

K&N is working closely with the California Air Resource Board (CARB) to make even more of our intake systems available for sale and use in California as well as all other states. We are pleased to announce that intake systems fitting 79 different Honda and Acura vehicles have received exemption from CARB making them 50 state street legal. We are thrilled that these intake systems made in the USA are now available for use in the USA with no state restrictions. Make Your Move to a K&N intake system that is guaranteed to increase your car’s horsepower and is fully street legal.

Use the K&N Vehicle Search to find a K&N air intake system for your vehicle and to determine whether it is legal for sale and use in the state of California or other states adopting California emissions standards.