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K&N Sponsored Drag Racer Inducted in NHRA Division Six Hall of Fame

K&N sponsored Sportsman Class racer Mike Ferderer was inducted into the NHRA Division 6 Hall of Fame.

The 50th NHRA Winternationals are on the 2010 racing schedule for Mike Ferderer in his K&N Filters 2004 Pontiac Grand Am
The 50th NHRA Winternationals are on the 2010 racing schedule for Mike Ferderer in his K&N Filters 2004 Pontiac Grand Am
“It’s an honor to be recognized in the world of drag racing,” said Ferderer. “I want to thank my friends, peers and sponsors like K&N that support me.”

K&N sponsored racer Mike Ferderer was inducted in the NHRA Division 6 Hall of Fame
K&N sponsored racer Mike Ferderer was inducted in the NHRA Division 6 Hall of Fame
Ferderer finished second in the world in Super Gas in 2008 as well as 2009. “I’m sorry I wasn’t first but 2010 is around the corner and I plan to go for the gold,” he said. “I won 5 races and was runner-up at two in 2009.”

Ferderer has made a name for himself on the drag strip by winning many NHRA National and Divisional events over the years. He drives the K&N filters Pontiac Grand Am. “I drive the best car in the nation,” he said. “I have no plans to change my vehicle in 2010. I have used K&N products for most of my career and K&N helps me get to the Winner’s Circle every time.”

Ferderer is part of the K&N racing family and is one of the most recognized names in sportsman drag racing.

The Tacoma, Washington resident raced for the first time in 1969. His next race will be in Las Vegas, Nevada where he will compete for a large purse. After that, he will start off the 2010 season at the 50th NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, California.

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Two New XStream Top Extreme Duty Clamp-on Filters Released for Use In Dusty Conditions

K&N has released two new extreme duty universal clamp-on air filters with extra thick filtering mediums to provide increased protection in high dust conditions.  Both filters also have a K&N XStream® top that adds extra filter area.  This allows greater air flow and a longer time between cleaning. 

K&N extreme duty universal air filter part number, RX-4730XD
K&N extreme duty universal air filter part number, RX-4730XD
K&N RX-4730XD and K&N RX-3810XD are a round tapered universal air filters designed with a deep pile design, extra fine weave grade cotton and alternative geometries for added efficiency and capacity in off-road conditions.  Like other K&N universal XD filters these filters come pre-treated with K&N filter oil and are ready for use right out of the box. 

K&N extreme duty universal air filter part number, RX-3810XD
K&N extreme duty universal air filter part number, RX-3810XD
The RX-4730XD universal clamp on air filter has a flange inside diameter of 3 inches (76 mm) and a height of 6.5 in (165 mm).  The RX-3810XD has a flange inside diameter of 2.438 inches (62 mm) and a height of 6.125 in (156 mm).

The XD cotton medium was developed for the extreme conditions encountered by race teams in the Baja 1000. This real world testing is combined with testing performed at K&N’s own dust retention laboratory.

Instructions are included with the RX-4730XD and RX-3810XD. K&N universal XD air filters are washable, reusable and are warranted against defective material or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase with no mileage limitations.

K&N consistently adds new universal air filters to its extensive catalog. Regardless of the shape or size of your needs K&N probably has a universal air filter to fit. Find K&N universal air filters by using the Universal Air Filter Search by Dimension on knfilters.com.

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K&N Extreme Duty Chrome Top Universal Air Filters Increase Protection in High Dust

K&N has designed several new chrome top extreme duty universal air filters for a wide range of needs. Our XD air filters have an extra thick filtering medium which provides increased protection in high dust conditions.

K&N Universal Extreme Duty Chrome Top Air Filter RC-4630XD
K&N Universal Extreme Duty Chrome Top Air Filter RC-4630XD
The XD air filters use a deep pile design, extra fine weave grade cotton and alternate geometries for added efficiency and protection for off-road conditions. K&N XD universal air filters provide outstanding air flow and continue to provide the performance necessary to fit your engine/motor needs.
K&N Universal Extreme Duty Chrome Top Air Filter RC-5182XD
K&N Universal Extreme Duty Chrome Top Air Filter RC-5182XD

K&N Universal Extreme Duty Chrome Top Air Filter RC-2960XD
K&N Universal Extreme Duty Chrome Top Air Filter RC-2960XD

The RC-4630XD universal clamp on air filter has a flange inside diameter of 1.25 inches and a height of 6.5 inches. The RC-5182XD has a chrome top with a stud for secure mounting. It, like other K&N universal XD filters, comes pre-treated with K&N filter oil and is ready for use right out of the box. This round straight universal XD air filter has a flange inside diameter of 3 inches and a height of 5 inches.

The RC-2960XD is also designed and manufactured for a wide range of applications. This chrome top round tapered universal clamp on XD air filter has a flange inside diameter of 6 inches and a height of 5 inches.

K&N universal XD air filters are washable, reusable and are warranted against defective material or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase with no mileage limitations.

K&N consistently adds new universal air filters to its extensive catalog. Regardless of the shape or size of your needs K&N probably has a universal air filter to fit. Find K&N universal air filters by using the Universal Air Filter Search by Dimension on knfilters.com.

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.

Lucas Oil Off-Road Series Pro Buggy Racer Bobby Pecoy is Fulfilling a Dream

Bobby Pecoy began by racing go-karts
Bobby Pecoy began by racing go-karts
Bobby Pecoy started riding motorcycles at five years old. Although he had an extreme love for the sport, his parents forbid him to race. Plenty of parents worry themselves sick over the potential dangers of racing, and his were no exception. So, like many youth, Bobby snuck the motorcycle out of the garage to take it to the local tracks to ride.
Bobby Pecoy is fulfilling his dream and races in the M4SX series
Bobby Pecoy is fulfilling his dream and races in the M4SX series
Although many of Bobby's friends were racing when he was young, his parents remained adamant, and said as long as he lived with them he could not race. Then once Bobby did move out, he found out quickly that he could not afford the time to race since he had to get a career started. His dreams of becoming a racer were put on hold for 15 years until he finally had the time to try his luck at racing go-karts. "I raced go-karts for three years", says Bobby, "until my wife and I had our first child and that put an end to the go-kart racing."

Child rearing kept him off the tracks for several years, but then he started racing some grand prix events on a motocross bike and doing fairly well against guy's his age and even younger. Bobby says, "I found myself thinking I might be pretty good at this racing stuff again. Then I noticed Rhino's racing. I thought that looked fun so I tried it and it was a blast. I then went to a CORR race in Pomona and saw the Pro Buggies Race and I thought that was all about me! The first full season of racing the Unlimited / Pro Buggy I was on the podium six times and brought home three first place trophy's. Wooo Hooo!!"
Bobby Pecoy's #973 Pro Buggy
Bobby Pecoy's #973 Pro Buggy
Bobby Pecoy recently won the LOORS event in Surprize, Arizona
Bobby Pecoy recently won the LOORS event in Surprize, Arizona


At long last, Bobby is fulfilling his dream, and races in the M4SX series, and the Lucas Oil Off Road Series. He drives a self sponsored # 973 Pro Buggy, and his recent win at the LOORS event in Surprize, Arizona was over the top. "Wire to Wire, led the entire race by a long shot," stated Bobby. "For me in the drivers seat at the time it was kind of boring, all by myself with no one to race with. Then I looked back to see the excitement of the team, family and sponsors and it was incredible."

Bobby developed a partnership with K&N during one of the early Lucas Oil races and says the filters keep the air in his race car breathing clean, and the oil running pure.

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2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Gets Enhanced Performance with K&N Air Intake Kit

Gila Wheels selected a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T with a 5.7 liter engine to show off its 22 inch Rancor line at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada.

2009 Dodge Challenger R/T on display in the Gila Wheels Booth at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada
2009 Dodge Challenger R/T on display in the Gila Wheels Booth at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada
The Challenger in the Gila Wheels booth was stock white to show off its chrome wheels. A polished K&N air intake system, part number 69-2526TP, stood out under the hood.
K&N air intake system, part number 69-2526TP on 2009 Dodge Challenger at SEMA Show
K&N air intake system, part number 69-2526TP on 2009 Dodge Challenger at SEMA Show

Gila Wheels Challenger is a show car and a daily driver with its K&N air intake kit
Gila Wheels Challenger is a show car and a daily driver with its K&N air intake kit

“We selected K&N to modify our Challenger because K&N makes the best air intake kit on the market,” said Justin Steward of Gila Wheels. “K&N adds looks and performance.”

Other modifications included:

Jet Throttle Body Spacer
Jet Performance Module
Pirelli P-Zero Nero Tires
Pypes Exhaust
Eibach Lowering Springs

The Gila Wheels Challenger is a show car and a daily driver. The group took the Challenger from Houston, Texas to Las Vegas Nevada for the show and drove it home again.

“We tested our Challenger and drove it at 140 mph,” said Steward. “The Gila Wheels looked awesome and the K&N air intake system provided us the additional power and torque.”

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