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K&N Releases a 14 Inch Round Air Filter 3.063 Inches Tall

K&N manufactures a wide variety of air filters designed to fit numerous applications. K&N air filters feature a washable and reusable cotton media designed to supply increased airflow while providing excellent filtration.

K&N 14" round custom air filter
K&N 14" round custom air filter

K&N has released a round custom air filter E-1650 with a 14" (356mm) outside diameter, 12" (305mm) inside diameter and a height of 3.063" (78mm). This air filter is designed to achieve high, virtually unrestricted air flow while maintaining filtration levels critical to ensure long engine life.

The E-1650 can be used with many 14" custom assemblies. K&N manufactures many 14" outside diameter air filters of differing heights. Use K&N's round air filter search by dimension on KNFilters.com to find the perfect 14" air filter for your needs.

K&N stock replacement air filters for street vehicles are covered by the K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty. K&N air filters used for racing or off-road use come with a one year limited warranty.

Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.


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2010 Autosport International Show in Birmingham, UK is World's Largest Motorsports Show

K&N booth at the 2010 Autosport International Show
K&N booth at the 2010 Autosport International Show
In January, 2010, over 85,000 visiters attended the world's largest motorsport show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The Autosport International 2010 offered auto enthusiasts a closer look at some of the rarest and most impressive racing cars from around the world. Jenson Button, Martin Brundle, Allan McNish and Sir Stirling Moss were some of the big motorsport names in attendance.
The Apollo was used in 2009 to set the BBC Top Gear lap record of 1 minute and 17.1 seconds.
The Gumpert Apollo Sport  was used in 2009 to set the BBC Top Gear lap record of 1 minute and 17.1 seconds.


All categories of track and off-road motor racing were represented at the Autosport International show. The show featured a variety of sections providing easy access to information on different aspects of the sport. These sections included historic racing, karting, oval racing, national motorsport and careers in motorsport.

This annual motorsports show offered something for all aspects of the trade. From industry professionals to automotive enthusiasts actively involved in the sport to motorsport fans who simply wanted to follow their favorite car or driver, the Autosport International show had something for everyone.
The Gumpert Apollo Sport is a street-legal race car with a base of 700 hp.
The Gumpert Apollo Sport is a street-legal race car with a base of 700 hp.


K&N set up a booth at the 2010 Autosport International Show to answer questions and offer visitors information on K&N performance air filters and induction kits.
The Gumpert Apollo Sport was the centerpiece of the K&N booth
The Gumpert Apollo Sport car was the centerpiece of the K&N booth


The centerpiece of the K&N stand was the Gumpert Apollo Sport used in 2009 to set the BBC Top Gear lap record of 1 minute and 17.1 seconds. It was also the fastest production car around the Nurburgring, a famous motorsport race track in Germany, at 7 minutes and 11.57 seconds. The car is equipped with K&N filters as factory fit.

The Gumpert Apollo Sport is a 1100 kg (2425 lb), street-legal race car with a base of 700 hp and 687 lb/ft of torque. It was designed to take on the Porsche 911 GT3. The Apollo is a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive two-seater, constructed on a tubular Chromoly frame, with fiberglass or optional carbon fiber body panels.
Over 85,000 visiters packed the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK
Over 85,000 visiters packed the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK


An Audi 4.2L V8 700 hp bi turbo engine is joined to a six-speed sequential gearbox with Formula 1 influences. Top speed is 224 mph with 0–62 mph reached in 3.0 seconds and 0-120 mph reached in 8.8 seconds, making it the 9th best accelerating production car in the world. A new 800 bhp version is also being created.

Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

USAC Sprints and Midget Racer Cole Carter Cranks it Up for 2010 Season

"He (Carter) was really impressed with the winged Midgets and told us he would like to return," said owner Tim Bertrand.
"He (Carter) was really impressed with the winged Midgets and told us he would like to return," said owner Tim Bertrand.
In the not too distant future you will be able to insure that your offspring come fully loaded with the decoded racecar-driver genome sequencing, for now we'll have to go about it the old fashion way. That's how USAC Open Wheel Divisions driver Cole Carter came about his knack for racing - he inherited it. Cole is a third generation racer, his father is Duane "Pancho" Carter, Jr.
Bertrand Motorsports and Cole Carter team for winning combo
Bertrand Motorsports and Cole Carter team for winning combo


Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Pancho was a Sprint and Midget racer and is most noted for his participation in CART Races. Pancho is also the son of IndyCar racer Duane Carter. The story goes that Pancho was born while his parents were on the way to a race at the Milwaukee Mile.

"My father owns my USAC Midget, and we co-own the USAC Sprint car together," explains Cole. "He is at most of my races when he's not at the IndyCar Series events that he works as a driver development coach for Panther Racing. I also spot at the oval IRL races for Luczo Dragon Racing. He plays a big role with the team because of his years of experience, and he is a great attribute for me to have as a driver."

From the driver's point of view, the season went reasonably well, according Cole. "Last season went relatively well. We didn't run that many races compared to our competition, but we finished in the Top Ten in half of the races we ran," says Cole. Carter Racing concentrated on the portion of the USAC schedules, in both Sprints and Midgets, which were close to Indianapolis. They also competed in as many local Sprint shows as possible.

"Although the season had its low points and DNF's, we consistently were in contention for local Indiana sprint wins, and in the hunt for the USAC shows. In addition to driving the Carter Racing entries, I also ran three races aboard the Tim Bertrand, Bertrand Motorsports K&N sponsored NEMA Midget, finishing in the top five at the World Series at Thompson International Speedway and runner up at the Boston Louie Seymour Memorial at Seekonk Speedway."

"The cars ran well last year, except for a few motor issues," continues Cole. "The new Maxim Sprint chassis was fast all season, no matter where we went. The Midget side of things was where the motor issues arose. Although the K&N oil filters we used did their job, the sensitive nature of the four-cylinder saw some engine failures on larger tracks. Still, at Iowa Speedway, we managed a sixth place finish on the 7/8th mile track."

Cole sees his relationship with K&N growing nicely. "Their products are second to none, and they are a company focused on racing and performance in a big way. I'm happy to be with them for a second season and look to do bigger and better things in the future. Currently we are using the Sprint Air Filters, Pre-Chargers, and the K&N Oil Filters."

For 2010, the Carter Racing season is shaping up pretty much the same as last year. They will compete again in USAC Sprint and Midget races, along with a few select races with Bertrand Motorsports in the NEMA Series. "I'm also looking to run for some other Sprint teams in the 2010 season," adds Cole.

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Opel and Vauxhall Insignia Models Receive the Benefits of a K&N Performance Lifetime Air Filter

Depending on which part of the world you live in, parent company General Motors has branded their Insignia model, the family size replacement to the Vectra, as either an Opel or a Vauxhall.

K&N Part Number 33-2962 for the 2008 to 2016 Opel and Vauxhall Insignia Models.

K&N Part Number 33-2962 for the 2008 to 2016 Opel and Vauxhall Insignia Models.

The Insignia can be equipped with a wide variety of engine choices. The power train options range from the standard 1.6-liter I4, a 2.0-liter I4 diesel, to a turbocharged 2.8-liter V6. Whichever engine is in your Insignia K&N can help to increase performance with its new High-Flow Air Filter part number 33-2962. See the list below for specific vehicles this air filter fits.

K&N air filters provide less restriction than typical paper air filters, which can increase the efficiency of the combustion process. Allowing your engine to breathe easier can give your car extra horsepower and extra acceleration that can come in handy, even during every day driving. The simple drop in design makes a K&N replacement air filter an easy, and ecological, performance add-on.

Made from cotton instead of paper, this air filter never needs to be replaced. 33-2962 will require cleaning every 50,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions. It will provide outstanding engine protection for the life of your vehicle, and since it never needs to be replaced, part number 33-2962 will help to reduce waste.

K&N stock replacement air filters for street vehicles are covered by our famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty® and will be the last air filter your vehicle will ever need.

K&N 33-2962 Air Filter fits the following models:
2016 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2016 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2016 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2016 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Diesel
2016 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2016 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2016 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2016 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2016 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Diesel
2016 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2015 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2015 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2015 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2015 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Diesel
2015 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2015 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2015 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2015 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2015 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2014 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2014 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2014 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2014 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2014 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2014 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2014 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2014 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2013 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2013 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2013 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2013 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2013 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2013 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2013 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2013 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2012 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2012 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2012 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2012 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2012 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2012 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2012 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2012 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2011 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2011 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2011 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2011 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.8L L4 Petrol
2011 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2011 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2011 SAAB 9-5 2.8L V6 Petrol
2011 SAAB 9-5 2.0L L4 Petrol
2011 SAAB 9-5 2.0L L4 Diesel
2011 SAAB 9-5 1.6L L4 Petrol
2011 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2011 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2011 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2011 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.8L L4 Petrol
2011 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2011 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2010 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2010 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2010 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.8L L4 Petrol
2010 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2010 SAAB 9-5 2.8L V6 Petrol
2010 SAAB 9-5 2.0L L4 Petrol
2010 SAAB 9-5 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 SAAB 9-5 1.6L L4 Petrol
2010 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2010 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2010 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.8L L4 Petrol
2010 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2009 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2009 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2009 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.8L L4 Petrol
2009 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2009 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2009 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2009 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.8L L4 Petrol
2009 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2008 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2008 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2008 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2008 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.8L L4 Petrol
2008 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2008 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2008 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2008 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2008 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.8L L4 Petrol
2008 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol

You can view all the air filters that K&N makes for these vehicles at the Air Filters for the Opel Insignia page and Air Filters for the Vauxhall Insignia page. You can view all the K&N performance products for any vehicle by using the Search by Vehicle tool and you can find a local K&N retailer by plugging your location into the K&N Dealer Search as well.

Team Babbitt's Kawasaki Riders Dominate AMA Arenacross Podium

Highflying Tyler Bowers rebounds with big podium leading win in Tulsa
Highflying Tyler Bowers rebounds with big podium leading win in Tulsa
If it's possible for an arenacross team to have a perfect season, our money is on Team Babbitt's Monster Energy TiLube Kawasaki riders to make it so. From the opening round of the 2010 AMA Arenacross Series opener, held at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Team Babbitt's three riders have persuasively sorted out the conundrum of "who's your daddy."
Josh "The Sheriff" Demuth is back in town with Kansas City victory
Josh "The Sheriff" Demuth is back in town with Kansas City victory


The team of Chad Johnson, Josh Demuth and Tyler Bower have laid claim to at least two podium tiers at every race of the series so far. Team Babbitt took all three podium spots in Kansas City, Missouri and last week at the legendary BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma . After another clean sweep in Des Moines, in the last race of last season, Babbitt committed that he hoped it would be a sign of things to come for the 2010 season. His words appear to have been prophetic.

"The Team is just clicking on all cylinders this year, I couldn't be happier. Sweeping the podium two times so far this season is the best feeling a team owner could ever have," said Eddie Babbitt. "I would believe that we have a combination of great leadership and rider talent, and the fact is that every single person on this team wants to win badly. The excitement and moral at the Babbitt's Superstore dealership is unreal and I would say it is the same way at the track every weekend as well. We have felt this before, so we know the feeling, and we love to feel this way, it's very hard to explain."
Team Bibbitt's sweeps Tulsa
Team Bibbitt's sweeps Tulsa


Babbitt and his crew can explain their success with K&N motorcycle filters though. They believe that K&N makes the greatest products and wouldn't consider running anything else. In fact, Babbitt says since '06 all of their race bikes have been running K&N filters all around (KA-2506XD - XStream Series Motocross Air Filter and KN-112 - Performance Oil Filters).

So what does the Babbitt camp have in mind for the rest of the season and for the future? Perhaps they would consider a move from arenacross podium supremacy to total world dominance. "We are considering doing something with maybe the balance of the SX (Supercross) season and possibly outdoors, maybe even the Canadian Nationals. Time will tell and sponsor involvement will also be imperative," says Babbitt.

The AMA Arenacross Series continues next weekend from Youngstown, Ohio at the Coveli Center.

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