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David Glidewell is Doing Well in Pro 4 Standings and Works Toward a Pro 4 Championship

Apr 29, 2010

David Glidewell has an 18-point lead in the Pro 4 standings

David and Bryan Glidewell have a healthy sibling rivalry. The brothers have won their share of Pro 4 races at Orange Show Speedway in San Bernardino in California.

David Glidewell plans to race at tracks in Idaho and Washington in addition to the Orange Show Speedway

Bryan Glidewell has a Pro 4 championship at the track. David Glidewell has more wins. Both added to their win total, but David Glidewell has the advantage in the Pro 4 standings after two races and is on the right track to matching his brother with a Pro 4 championship.

David Glidewell won the opening night race at Orange Show Speedway last month. He was the runner-up in the most recent Pro 4 race at the track on Saturday night.

He has an 18-point lead in the Pro 4 standings, but winning a Pro 4 championship might be more complicated than finishing the season with the most points.

"Leading the points is a big deal to me because it's hard work," said David Glidewell, whose Chevy Impala is sponsored by Keller Williams Reality Redlands, Susan Hansen, K&N Engineering, Taco Village, Redline Racing Oil, Spy Optic Wear, Anderson Race Engines, Body Systems, Castilo's Crankshaft Specialist, Inc., Photos by Ms. Mary, Fastrack Engineering, Secord Motorsports and Riverside Paint Company.

The Orange Show Speedway is running an abbreviated Pro 4 schedule because of low car counts. David Glidewell won the opening night race in a field of eight cars. He led every lap of the 25-lap race and said his car was mostly perfect.

His brakes went away a little bit at the end of the race, but aside from that his car ran great he said.

"It's finally starting to turn around," David Glidewell said. "We led from start to finish. It was kind of nice. Every part is the best of the best. We went top-notch on the car."

The car count was up a bit for the next race. Ten cars entered the race and made it a little more challenging.

David Glidewell was able to buy a new set of tires for the second race, courtesy of Taco Village, which gave him a little extra money. He bought two right side tires and made some suspension adjustments for the second Pro 4 race of the season.

The adjustments didn't quite work as he and his team planned, but his car was the top qualifier for the race. The suspension and handling were a little off, but good enough for him to finish second.

"That was the first time we were the No. 1 qualifier," David Glidewell said. "The car was working real well."

Bryan Glidewell won the race, but he has some work to do if he wants to get into championship contention. Bryan Glidewell missed the first race of the season.

David Glidewell said he would like to match his brother's championship season. That's his primary goal.

He also wants to take his car on the road and race at tracks out of state. His plans are to visit and race at tracks in Idaho and Washington in addition to racing at the Orange Show Speedway.

The next race for the Pro 4s at Orange Show Speedway is scheduled for May 29.

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Turbocharged Volkswagen and Audi Models Become Even Sportier with K&N Air Intake System

Apr 29, 2010

K&N Air Intake Installed on 2009 Audi A3 2.0L

Dyno Chart for 69-9504TTK Performance Air Intake

Lately, it seems like everyone is trying to do more with less, even in the automotive industry. Car buyers want vehicles which have lots of power, are reliable, and use as little fuel as possible. Car manufacturers can deliver a big punch from a small engine through the use of a turbocharger. Many Volkswagen and Audi vehicles use turbochargers, which is one reason why these brands of vehicles are among the most popular, fun to drive, and fuel efficient vehicles on the road today.

K&N Air Intake System for 2009 - 2012 Volkswagen Passat, Eos, CC, GTI, and 2008-2013 Audi A3 2.0L

K&N Air Intake System for 2009-2012 Volkswagen Passat, Eos, CC, GTI 2.0L, and 2008-2013 Audi A3 2.0L

K&N has designed an air intake system (part number 69-9504TTK) for 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 Volkswagen Passat, Eos, CC, GTI, and 2008-2013 Audi A3 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged gasoline engine. The K&N cold air intake system replaces the vehicle's factory air box and air intake tube with a mandrel-bent aluminum tube and open element cone filter, which work together to eliminate restriction and allow the engine to perform at its full potential.

K&N engineers designed this air intake to be easy to install with common hand tools and photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions. The vehicle's factory air box and filter are replaced with K&N's washable RX-4730XD XStream^® top air filter and a metal heat shield assembly. The heat shield helps to funnel cooler outside air into the RX-4730XD air filter and helps isolate hot engine heat allowing a clean, cool air supply for the turbocharger to inhale. The mandrel-bent intake tube efficiently channels the incoming air flow from the filter to the turbocharger, in a design compatible with all factory emissions equipment and sensors. The RX-4730XD air filter provides outstanding engine protection and it will last for up to 100,000 miles before service is necessary, depending on driving conditions.

Results from testing on K&N's chassis dynamometer shows the 69-9504TTK air intake system provides a 9.1 HP increase at 4853 RPM when tested on a 2009 Audi A3 with a 2.0 liter turbo engine. Increased performance does not have to sacrifice reliability; the K&N 69-9504TTK is backed by K&N's Million Mile Limited Warranty and Consumer Protection Pledge, and is compatible with your vehicle's engine management software so no vehicle modifications are necessary in order to realize this added performance.

The K&N 69-9504TTK will fit the following Volkswagen and Audi vehicles:

2016 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2.0L L4
2016 VOLKSWAGEN CC 2.0L L4
2015 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2.0L L4
2014 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2.0L L4
2014 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2.0L L4
2014 VOLKSWAGEN CC 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group EVWXV02.03PA
2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2.0L L4
2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group DVWXV02.03PA
2013 VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group DADXV02.03PA
2013 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2.0L L4
2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group DVWXV02.03PA
2013 AUDI A3 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group DADXV02.03PA
2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2.0L L4
2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group CVWXV02.03PA
2012 VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group CADXV02.03PA
2012 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2.0L L4
2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group CVWXV02.03PA
2012 AUDI A3 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group CADXV02.03PA
2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2.0L L4
2011 VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group BADXV02.03PA
2011 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2.0L L4
2011 VOLKSWAGEN CC 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group BVWXV02.03PA
2011 AUDI A3 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group BADXV02.03PA
2010 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2.0L L4
2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group AVWXV02.03PA
2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group AADXV02.03PA
2010 VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group AADXV02.03PA
2010 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2.0L L4
2010 VOLKSWAGEN CC 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group AVWXV02.03PA
2010 AUDI A3 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group AADXV02.03PA
2009 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2.0L L4
2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0L L4
2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group 9ADXV02.03PA
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group 9ADXV02.03PA
2009 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2.0L L4
2009 VOLKSWAGEN CC 2.0L L4
2009 AUDI A3 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group 9ADXV02.03PA
2008 AUDI A3 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Exc. LEV2 SULEV Test Group 8ADXV02.03PA

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GR Motorsports is Committed to Racing and Having Fun

Apr 28, 2010

GR Motorsports is a family committed to racing and having fun

GR Motorsports of Cushing Wisconsin was established in 1992 by Bill Gross. As a teenager, Bill became interested in racing. In addition to his involvement in several stock star teams, he also raced snowmobiles and even horses. No surprise then that two of Bill's seven sons, Jason and Jeremy, now race full time.

GR Motorsports was established in 1992 by Bill Gross

In 1992, eldest son Jason began his career racing four cylinder mini stocks. During this time, he won a combined total of 30 races. "After that, I moved up to WISSOTA Modified class where I raced weekly at Rice Lake Speedway," says Jason. "I qualified for 13 of 18 features that year and went on to be named Rookie of the Year." More accolades followed for Jason. In 1999, he won his first feature race at Kopellah Speedway in St. Croix Falls, WI and was runner up in points in 2003.

"I had a record year in 2004, winning Track Champion at Kopellah Speedway for the Modified class with six feature wins," says Jason. "I was ranked 4th in Wisconsin State Points and 18th in National Points out of 550 registered drivers and went on to be named Track Champ at Kopellah for the next two years." In 2008, he enjoyed two feature wins, and came in 4th in NASCAR National Points at Cedar Lake Speedway where he also had ten top 10 feature finishes. 2009 brought two feature wins, and a 5th place finish in the points at Cedar Lake Speedway.

Younger brother Jeremy started his racing career in 2000, running a few races in the pure stock class. Jeremy ran a full season in 2001 and earned himself his very own Rookie of the Year at Kopellah Speedway with ten feature wins, a mid season championship and Track Points Champion in the Pure Stock class. "In 2002, I moved up to run in the Super Stock class, finishing the season with 7th place in track points, and earning another Rookie of the Year title at Kopellah Speedway," says Jeremy. He continued to run the Super Stock class and walked away with one feature win, seven top five finishes, and 3rd in track points at Kopellah Speedway in 2003.

"I decided that I wanted to try running in the modified class, so with the help of my brother Jason, I ran a limited modified schedule at Kopellah and took second in track points that year in the Super Stock," says Jeremy. He went on to win eight heat races, three feature races, 14 top five finishes and a 4th place finish in the Wissota Super Stock Points.

In 2007, Jeremy concentrated on his Modified, garnering eight top five finishes and a 5th place in track points at Cedar Lake Speedway. "I raced in Barberville, FL in 2008 at the Alltel Winter Nationals, where I finished top twenty in points," says Jeremy. "I took 5th in NASCAR National Points at Cedar Lake Speedway where I had ten top 10 finishes." Jeremy took 4th in track points at Cedar Lake Speedway in 2009.

Both brothers have started the 2010 season off with a bang. Jason is currently building a new 2011 Matrix Chassis and Jeremy welcomed his first child in February. "I had a great start to the 2010 season, with a feature win my first night racing at Cedar Lake and a 4th place finish my second night," says Jason. Jeremy started off his season with a top 10 finish, and then wrecked his car the second race of the season. "Hopefully, it will be ready to go for the next race," says Jeremy.

So what about the rest of this talented racing family? Father Bill owns and operates Gross Trucking and he is also the team transporter. Bill's wife Vicki is the team Mom, cook, and biggest fan. Vicki and Bill have seven children, all boys with names that start with the letter J. "Jared is the team machinist and can build anything. Jordan is the fabricator, and if you can dream it, he can make it reality. John and Jamison are the team 'gophers' - they help us with anything and they are in the pits and the stands every night for support. Last, but not least, Justin is the family car salesmen and the team manager," says Jason.

The team at GR Motorsports is a family committed to racing and having fun. "We do our best to promote the sport, as well as the sponsors in the most professional way possible," says team manager Justin. "Our goal for the 2010 season is to race in at least 60 shows at Superior and Cedar Lake speedways, in order to advertise our sponsors at as many tracks as possible. We will do our best to see that we bring home a Track Championship to be in contention for national points," says Justin. "We would not be able to do this without the help of our wonderful partners at K&N and all their great products they provide. Dirt track racing demands the best and K&N delivers."

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Southern-Nevada's Justin Lamb Scores First Las Vegas NHRA National Victory in Super Stock

Apr 28, 2010

Justin Lamb Scores First NHRA National Super Stock Victory in Las Vegas

No stranger to the winner's circle, whether it be in his K&N Super Stock Cobalt or one of his other three cars, 22 year old UNLV student Justin Lamb acquired the first NHRA National Event win by a local resident at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the Summitracing.com NHRA Nationals.

Justin Lamb's K&N Super Stock Cobalt

Competing and winning at the venue is nothing new for Lamb as he has raced at the facility since his Jr. Dragster days.

While Lamb didn't consider any of his round match ups to be easy ones during this event, he points out that the third round where he was paired with defending NHRA Super Stock Champ Jimmy DeFrank sticks out most in his mind.

"It's not like I tell anyone this, but I really felt like whoever won that round was going to win the race," Lambs says of the round. "I mean he's a four time champion and defending one at that. I just felt like it was going to be a tough round."

"When I looked at the ladder and saw who was left, I mean it might be overly confident but I think that Jimmy and I had the best chance of winning after our round," he continued. "We had the better side of the ladder and we were both driving well."

In this case it was Lamb who was drove the better of the two, posting a .005 light, giving him a two-hundredths advantage at the start and carried it though for the win light over the defending champ.

The round win was a major confidence booster for Lamb and he continued to work his way though his side of the ladder, which he studies and knows quite a bit about each of his competitors, from how they've been driving right down to how their cars take the stripe. His final round competitor, sportsman stand-out, Brad Plourd was no exception.

"The big thing about Super Stock is like my car takes the stripe with the nose," he explained. "Brad's car takes it with the front wheel, as most do. But like with Jimmy, his car takes with the nose. So you have to really pay attention as to what part of the car takes the stripe. But then again, a car like Brad's can also take the stripe with the nose, should he get on the brakes right at the stripe."

"I was really feeling good about my chances in the final. Brad hadn't been running all that good during the weekend, he really wasn't hitting the tree like usual and was really getting lucky," Lamb continued.

Nine time Wally winner Plourd saved his best reaction time of the event for the Super Stock final, bettering Lamb on the tree by .007 and helped make it one of the closer races you'll see in the class.

With only a mere margin of .005 at the stripe, Lamb denied the win to Plourd and grabbed his seventh NHRA National Event win in his ninth final round appearance.

One never knows what class or car Lamb will show up to an event in.

"I've never been one to be much interested in chasing points. I have four cars and run four classes, Comp, Super Gas, Super Stock and Super Comp," he said. "And Top Dragster, if you want to count that. I just race whatever I feel like racing and I like it that way."

With a full stable of machines, Lamb keeps each one of them is protected with K&N products from oil filters to air filters.

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Team Babbitt's 2010 AMA Arenacross Series Championship Sweep Best in History

Apr 28, 2010

"The over the top commitment delivered by team manager Denny Bartz and owner Eddie Babbitt's gave us everything we needed to win," commented Demuth

If Team Babbitt's 2010 arenacross season was scripted as an upcoming blockbuster movie it would be dismissed as being far too freakishly far-fetched. No one team could so totally dominate a championship series - could they? Believe it. The record books have been rewritten - Team Babbitt's trifecta sweep of the Arenacross Championship podium will go down as best team finish in AMA history.

The 2010 Arenacross Championship was Josh Demuth's third, but his first ever as a part of a team podium sweep

The last race of the 2010 AMA Arenacross season has been contested and with it Team Babbitt's "Dream Team" experienced a near flawless season of wins and triumphs. When the dust settled at Denver Coliseum, site of the last race, Team Babbitt's owned not only first place with Josh Demuth (his third AMA Arenacross Championship), but also second with Chad Johnson, and third place with Tyler Bowers.

"The over the top commitment delivered by team manager Denny Bartz and owner Eddie Babbitt's gave us everything we needed to win. I couldn't have asked for a better team to ride for and be represented by. I'm sure Bowers and Johnson would agree," commented Josh Demuth.

Some of the team's other 2010 highlights include 18 out of 19 main event wins, 42 podiums out of 57, and six podium sweeps. Babbitt's also locked up the Arenacross East and West Coast Lites Champions with Dano Aulseybrook and AJ Catanzaro, respectively.

"I have always dreamed of having a podium sweep, but never a Championship ending podium sweep, the feeling is almost impossible to describe," remarked team owner Eddie Babbitt's. "The whole team is pumped, each rider is proud to have been a part of such a successful season, great bikes and a great run program with awesome sponsors have made it all come together."

Babbitt's says that being prepared well in advance of the season opener and working with solid sponsors that he can count on all contributed to the kind of stellar season the team had.

"Congratulations to Demuth, Johnson and Bowers. They made my dreams come true, I couldn't have asked for a better team this year," explains Babbitt's. "Our sponsors truly stepped up as well, giving us the ability to provide nothing but excellence to our riders, we came in prepared, our bikes were built of perfection and we showed a Kawasaki factory presence every weekend. With this level of dedication we delivered a championship title to our sponsors. K&N has been behind us since 2006 (parts KA-2506XD and KN-207) the performance and durability we gain with K&N products is second to none."

How do you follow-up on a season like this and how do you motivate the team to strive for even greater goals? "Well I think the motivation comes natural and I don't know what we could do better next year this was almost a perfect season, so to sweep could be quite difficult, but to win the Championship - we look forward to repeating in 2010," expressed a very confident Babbitt's.

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