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Jason Crump is the 2009 World Speedway Grand Prix Champion. It is the Australian’s third World Championship in six years. He is also only one of eight riders to win three or more World Speedway Championships in the history of the sport. He won the championships in 2004 and 2006.
Aussie motorcycle rider takes the crown at Bydgoszcz in Poland
Jason Crump landed his third Grand Prix World Title in the space of six years at Bydgoszcz in Poland
The 34-year-old rider needed only eight points to secure the title when he went into the final race at Bydogoszcz in Poland. That lead was trimmed down to six when challenger Tomaz Gollob finished third in heat 12.
Poland's Tomasz Gollob left, Jason Crump center and Russian teen Emil Sayfutdinov on the podium in the World Championship Grand Prix 2009 final
Triple Crown Champion Jason Crump will chase the record of six world Grand Prix titles starting in 2010
Crump was still nursing a painful arm injury that required a skin graft last month. He gained five points from his first three rides and only needed a point in heat 13 to win.
He closed the door on his challengers on heat 13 with a jet-propelled start from the outside gate to secure the title. “There were some nervous moments early on,” said Roy Stone, Crump’s Media Relations Manager. “But Jason stayed focused and on course and now belongs in the pantheon of world speedway greats.”
Crump won three out of eleven grand prix’s in 2009 and is also one of the most successful speedway riders in Australian history. He surpassed the two World Championships won by the late Jack Young in 1951 and 1952. “Five weeks ago I thought my season was over after my
crash in Belle Vue,” Crump said. “But a fantastic team of people helped me get back on track and I have to thank them all.”
The first half of the season went like clockwork for Crump. “I messed up a little in the second half when I became a speedway rider rather than a speedway racer,” he said. “The injury never helped but things
went well in the end and it was pretty special to win heat 13 when I only needed one point. It’s an awesome feeling to be
the World Champion again.”
Crump finished the championship series with 159 points some 15 points clear of Polish veteran Tomasz Gollob. Gollob finished with 144 points and third placed teen rider Emil Sayfutdinov finished with 139 points.
Triple World Grand Prix Champion Crump has the tools of the trade to chase the record of six world titles starting in 2010. “As usual, I will be using K&N filters on all my bikes,” said Crump. “I have more than a dozen bikes in my stable for British, Polish and Swedish league racing and the World Championship Grand Prix. K&N has been a long time supporter and having the right filter is paramount in dirt track racing. K&N filters provide constant airflow for maximum engine performance. K&N delivers every time.”
The 2008 Dodge Viper defines brute power. Equipped with an 8.4-liter, 10-cylinder engine, the 2008 Dodge Viper is capable of producing over 600 horsepower. The Viper is often considered primitive when compared to ultra-luxurious supercars from Europe. However, what the Viper lacks in plush trim and options, it makes up for with its track credentials.
Air Intake for Dodge Viper 8.4-liter V10
Air Intake installed on 2008 Dodge Viper 8.4-liter V10
2008 Dodge Viper SRT10
69-2527TTR gained 18.69 horsepower for the 2008 Viper
The 2008 Viper is reported to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, cover the quarter mile in 11.8 seconds, and reach top speeds of around 200 mph. Combine that level of sheer power with the ability to precisely maneuver through turns, stop from 60-0 mph in around 100 feet, and the 2008 Viper will leave a venomous taste in mouths of European supercar owners.
K&N engineers are always hunting for more power. After looking under the hood of the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Dodge Viper, K&N engineers knew the Viper was capable of more. Much consideration was put into the design of part number
69-2527TTR.
The stock Viper intake tract uses a dual throttle body set up fed by a common plenum with a single air filter. K&N intake
69-2527TTR replaces the stock pieces with twin powder coated mandrel-bent aluminum intake tubes and dual K&N high-flow air filters for improved air delivery.
This performance air intake system incorporates a unique heat shield, and the dual air filters line up with the factory fresh air intake on the hood. The result of this hard work and enthusiasm for performance is a nearly 19 horsepower gain at the wheels.
K&N’s Research and Development Department tested a 2008 Dodge Viper 8.4-liter V10 on our in-house dynamometer.
Results showed horsepower increases throughout the RPM range with a shocking peak horsepower gain of 18.69 horsepower @ 5,300 RPM!
69-2527TTR provides improved performance with attractive red powder coated aluminum intake tubes to match the 2008 Viper’s valve covers.
K&N air intakes completely replace the restrictive factory air intake assembly with an aerodynamically engineered tube and an oversized air filter. With a K&N Performance Air Intake System, consumers can count on extra horsepower whether cruising along with fellow Viper owners, or competing at Laguna Seca.
This air intake system uses two conical shaped, chrome topped, high-flow air filters (RF-1048) and a powder coated aluminum heat shield in place of the vehicle's stock air box. The result is an air filter that captures harmful particles, flows more air, and provides long service life. This K&N air filter performs for up to 100,000 miles before service is required, depending on driving conditions. Improving the air path between the filter and the engine are the powder coated aluminum intake tubes. Our powder coated aluminum intake tubes offer power and a stylish appearance.
69-2527TTR takes about 90 minutes or less to install, using stock mounting points, requires no drilling, and is covered by the
K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty®.
For increased protection and style, K&N intake
69-2527TTR includes
Drycharger® filter wraps (RF-1048DK) intended be used during inclement weather. Drychargers® are made from a durable polyester material containing uniform micron openings which will stop small dirt particles and repel water; yet add little restriction to the airflow of the filter. Available in a variety of colors, K&N Drychargers® can be color coordinated with a car’s finish.
Franchitti and Scott Dixon battle for the early lead at Firestone Indy 300
If you've been locked in the garage for the past 16 years restoring that Silver Thunderbird - possibly there's a chance you haven't heard about the IRL. So, and for the sake of continuing higher race educations everywhere, let's recap shall we. Founded in 1994, the Indy Racing League serves as the sanctioning body for the IndyCar Series, the premier open-wheel racing series in the United States, and Firestone Indy Lights, which serves as an indispensable starting-grid for drivers striving to reach the IndyCar Series.
Dario Franchitti and wife Ashly Judd flank the 2009 IndyCar Series Championship Cup
The IRL competes on a demanding combination of super-speedways, short ovals, scenic road courses and temporary street circuits. As the leader in motorsports technology, the IndyCar Series is the first racing series to power its Honda engines on 100 percent fuel-grade ethanol, a renewable and environmentally friendly fuel. In spirit, taking an initial major step towards greener racing practices.
Without exception the IndyCar Series continues to the be the fastest, most competitive and innovative racing series, attracting a diverse lineup of driver superstars including Helio Castroneves ,Scott Dixon, Danica Patrick, Graham Rahal, Marco Andretti, Dan Wheldon, Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan and Ryan Briscoe.
IndyCar Series drivers and Honda Performance Development officials pose for class photo
Tony George announced plans March 11,1994, for an oval-based, open-wheel racing series that would include the Indianapolis 500, the world's most famous race, as its centerpiece. The Indy Racing League, which took its name on July 8, 1994, was formed to preserve the traditions and excitement of America's open-wheel oval racing. George represents the third generation of Indianapolis Motor Speedway ownership for the Hulman family of Terre Haute, Indiana. Anton "Tony" Hulman, the grandfather for whom George is named, purchased the speedway in 1945. The first offical IRL event was the Indy 200, Jan. 27, 1996, at Walt Disney World Speedway in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Buzz Calkins took the checkered in that race.
Brian Barnhart, who has been with the league since its origin, serves as president of competition and racing operations. Terry Angstadt joined the league in 2007 and serves as president of the league's commercial division.
It is a well-documented fact that IndyCar Series manufacturer partners use information gained from the racetrack to directly improve the products they sell to consumers. That's interesting when you consider that an IndyCar Series vehicle and a regular passenger car have so little in common. Every IndyCar uses a K&N air filter as do many passenger cars for performance and protection, however, you'll find a lot more contrasts than similarities between the two.
"The modern day IndyCar Series car is the product of a decades-long pursuit of speed and performance," said IndyCar Series Senior Technical Director Les Mactaggart. "Since the dawn of auto racing, these cars have been continuously tested and improved, and the result is one of the fastest, most finely-tuned racing machines in the world. They're bred for speed, not for getting your family about town."
Here are a few amusing and revealing comparisons between the cars that fans will be driving to the race, and the IndyCar Series cars that they will be watching compete. IndyCar Series cars reach speeds of 220 mph. A fan traveling 30 miles on the highway at 65 mph to come to this weekend's race will require just under 28 minutes to make the trip. An IndyCar Series car making the same trip at 200 mph would require just nine minutes. Assuming there aren't any red lights.
When it comes to speed and performance, it's hard to overstate the differences. The IndyCar Series Honda V-8 engines produce between three and four times the horsepower of the average passenger car. In the same amount of time that it takes a 2008 V-6 Honda Accord Coupe to go from zero to 60 mph (around six seconds), an IndyCar Series car can go from zero to 100 mph and back to zero again.
The Firestone racing tires used by the IndyCar Series have roughly the same thickness as a credit card. During a race, their surface can reach temperatures in excess of 200 degrees Fahrenheit and will have to be changed every 65-70 miles. Passenger car tires, being thicker and running cooler, can last as long as 50,000 miles or more.
No one is more qualified to discuss the similarities and differences than a racer - IndyCar Series driver Vitor Meira, put it this way, "The biggest difference between the IndyCar Series car and my passenger car is speed limit signs. There aren't any at the racetrack. The greatest tool that I have in a streetcar that I don't have in my racecar is cruise control. That saves me a lot of money on speeding tickets."
The relationship between K&N and the IRL has been long-standing. Asked to comment about it, spokesperson Rebecca Simon had this to say, "With its commitment to quality, excellence and innovation, K&N's product enhances on-track performance as the only air filter used by the IndyCar Series. Additionally, K&N's relentless drive, and race-bred innovation, provides a unique marketing platform that aligns well with the IndyCar Series brand."
The IndyCar Series recently wrapped up its 2009 championship with Dario Franchitti taking the title in a winner-take-all battle at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The IndyCar Series announced its 2010 schedule in August, with 17 races planned for next year.
ArmsUp Motorsports is preparing 12 racecars out of their facility in Sheboygan Falls, WI.
ArmsUp Motorsports currently competes in SCCA Formula Continental division, SCCA Formula Atlantic division, and others.
ArmsUp Motorsports uses K&N air filters in its Formula Continental and Formula Atlantic cars.
Owner Gregg Borland continues to expand the ArmsUp Motorsports team by adding cars, drivers and crew members.
ArmsUp Motorsports started life as the marketing company for team owner Gregg Borland when he was competing in the Barber Dodge Pro Series. In 1998 Borland moved ArmsUp Motorsports in a new direction when the Ohio Native started preparing a 1988 Renard Formula Continental car for long time friend John Braun. From that small beginning, Borland continued to expand the team adding cars, drivers and crew members along the way. Today, ArmsUp Motorsports is one of the premier SCCA Formula Continental and Formula Atlantic racing teams, preparing 12 racecars out of their 10,000 square foot facility in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin.
ArmsUp Motorsports currently competes in the SCCA Formula Continental division, SCCA Formula Atlantic division, and select vintage events. Through the years, their successes have been impressive.
Significant achievements over the past five years are as follows:
2005
Qualified 1,2,3, in the Formula Continental class at the SCCA June Sprints with drivers Jim Victor, Kirk Kindsfater and Steve Welk Respectively
Formula Atlantic pole sitter and race winner at SCCA June Sprints with driver Chris Menninga
Competed in the Champ Car Atlantic Championship event at Road America with drivers Daniel Dileo and Chris Menninga
2006
Scored two podium finishes in two starts in the Cooper Tires Formula Ford 2000 Championship with driver Steve Welk
3rd Place Finish - SCCA June Sprints in Formula Continental with driver Kirk Kindsfater
2007
Finished 4th in the Formula Continental class at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs with driver Kirk Kindsfater
2008
3rd place finish - SCCA June Sprints in Formula Continental with driver Revere Greist
2009
SCCA Central Division Formula Continental Champions with driver Revere Greist
2nd place finish - SCCA June Sprints with driver Revere Greist
Placed 4 cars in the top 7 at SCCA National Championship Runoffs in Formula Continental, Revere Greist - 3rd, Joe Tovo - 5th, Jim Victor - 6th, Pat McGinnis - 7th.
ArmsUp Motorsports had used K&N air filters in its Formula Continental and Formula Atlantic cars since it began prepping cars in the late 1990's. ArmsUp Motorsports had discussions with K&N regarding a potential partnership in 2006. From there, the relationship grew into K&N becoming the official air filtration supplier to ArmsUp Motorsports.
According to team owner Gregg Borland, "K&N Filters provides ArmsUp Motorsports the best protection available for our highly tuned race engines. K&N Air Filters are fitted to all of our race vehicles to help deliver the most amount of clean air to the engine possible."
Jon Henry is proving to be a rising star for Modifieds in the years to come
John Henry just won the 2009 UMP DIRTcar Fall Nationals at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. This is just the latest in a lengthy list of achievements for Henry. He has been racing since he was 12 years old, carrying on a lengthy family tradition. Both his dad and granddad competed together racing micro sprints at ADA Speedway in Ada, Ohio. Jon started out racing go-karts at Cridersville Speedway, and a year later moved up to micro sprints at Waynesfield Raceway Park. His dad by then had begun racing UMP Modifieds, and Jon never missed a single one of those races. "In 2004, my dad stepped aside and started to let me race the modified," stated Henry. "I got my first win after only my fourth time in the car at Waynesfield, and continued to race Modifieds for the next several years."
In 2008, Jon Henry completed 63 total races with 33 top 5 and 36 top 10 finishes.
Henry's racing success has continued to climb steadily ever since. In 2007 he participated in a total of 50 races, won four, had 32 top 5's and finished 2nd ten times. He was in fact selected that year out of 16,000 applicants to appear on Spike TV's new show "Reality Racing."
In 2008, he completed 63 total races with 33 top 5's and 36 top 10's. Highlights from the season include qualifying 44th fastest at the World 100 out of 175 drivers, winning his first Dirt Late Model event after only his 2nd race ever in the car, being named "Bell Racing Driver of the Month" for July, and making four out of five features at Volusia Speedway for the Dirt car Nationals.
So far this year, he has continued an amazingly successful track record. He has already been in 68 races with 10 wins, 32 top 5's and 43 top 10's. He took 1st place at the Sunoco American Late Model Series (ALMS), is 7th in United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) National Points, and was named Sunoco Rookie of the Year, UMP National Rookie of the Year, Eldora Speedway Rookie of the Year, and Oakshade Raceway Rookie of the Year. Henry indeed looks to be a truly rising star in his series'.
"I met with K&N at the PRI show in Orlando Florida, and have had the opportunity to partner with them ever since," says Henry. They have a proven record of success and I knew it was the best choice for our racing program. K&N provides the best air filters on the market and not only have we seen consistent results, but have complete trust in their products."
