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ProFormance Racing School Offers NASCAR-Style Stock Car Race Training

ProFormance Racing provides services for drivers of all skill levels; from the novice student who has never stepped foot in a fully race-prepped machine, all the way to the highly-skilled and licensed professional driver. Even better, this mobile school can bring their top-notch fleet of cars, their professional certified instruction staff and their impeccable safety standards to locations all over North America.
ProFormance Racing uses state-of-the-art racing technology and products which include K&N filters.
ProFormance Racing uses state-of-the-art racing technology and products which include K&N filters.


The cars used are authentic NASCAR-styled race-purpose vehicles with track records of winning numerous high-profile motorsports events. Some students use the school as a way to have some fun and learn significant skills behind the wheel. Others choose to use ProFormance Racing as a tool to earn their professional license and race competitively without the hassle of car transportation and logistics, set-up and car maintenance, a pit crew team or actually purchasing/owning a car.

ProFormance Racing's stock cars are built equally equipped and are specifically designed to appropriately handle the requirements of any driver. The school uses state-of-the-art racing technology and products, so it only makes sense that they encompass K&N products in every one of their race vehicles.

"K&N Filters don't get beat up, even when some of our drivers may give the cars a beating," says Roy Gangdal, General Manager of ProFormance Racing who has an extensive background in NASCAR. "Sometimes a student may go off track in the gravel and we can just get the filter all cleaned up for the next race weekend without having to go purchase a new one."

ProFormance Racing rolls into the historic Mission Raceway Park/The River's Edge Road Course in the Vancouver, British Columbia area on September 1, where race-enthusiasts can go for a ride-along with a PFR's professional driver. Those who can't be satisfied from the passenger seat can opt to jump behind the wheel of one of their NASCAR-style stock cars and drive for the entire day.

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Two K&N Replacement Air Filters For Small Industrial Engines Released

K&N manufacturers many direct replacement elements for small industrial engines, utility lawn and garden units, air compressors, generators, etc.

K&N light industrial replacement air filter, part number E-4962
K&N light industrial replacement air filter, part number E-4962
K&N has released two new replacement industrial air filters, part numbers E-4962 and E-4961 for many small engine applications. Let K&N add new life to your reliable work engine with our washable and reusable air filters. K&N air filters have less restriction and provide excellent filtration.

K&N light industrial replacement air filter, part number E-4961
K&N light industrial replacement air filter, part number E-4961
The E-4962 and E-4961 are round air filters that have radial seals for a secure attachment within Donaldson airboxes. The E-4962 has an outside diameter of 5 inches (127mm) and a height of 12.375 inches (314mm). The E-4961 has an outside diameter of 4.125 (105mm) and a height of 10.75 inches (273mm). The two can also be used with secondary or safety filters. A secondary or safety filter is put in the airbox in order to protect the engine while servicing the primary filter.

These K&N replacement industrial air filters will fit hundreds of applications, from small tractors to forklifts.

K&N part E-4962 is a replacement air filter for the manufacturers and parts listed below:
BALDWIN RS3988
CARQUEST 88489
DONALDSON P822768
FLEETGUARD AF25308
FRAM CA9246
LUBER-FINER LAF8143
NAPA 6489
WIX 46489

K&N part E-4961 is a replacement air filter for the manufacturers and parts listed below:
BALDWIN RS3704
CARQUEST 88438
DONALDSON P821575
FLEETGUARD AF25551
FRAM CA9550
LUBER-FINER LAF8195
NAPA 6438
WIX 46438

If you know the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) filter part number enter it into our cross reference search to find K&N replacement part.  Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search.  Use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer near you.

Big Payday at Topless 100 Late Modified Dirt Race in Locust Grove, Arkansas

Ray Cook and the D&R Motorsports Team traveled to the Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, Arkansas. A $40,000 top prize was up for grabs in the 17th Annual Topless 100, a Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

Topless 100 Late Dirt Model Series paid $40,000 in Locust Grove, Arkansas
Topless 100 Late Dirt Model Series paid $40,000 in Locust Grove, Arkansas
Cook posted the sixth fastest lap time in his No. 53 MasterSbilt Race Car with K&N products during the qualifying session. He went on to finish fourth in his competitive heat race. “Our K&N filters protect our engines in this type of dirt racing,” said Cook. “We count on great filtration and additional horsepower for our engines with K&N.”

K&N supported racer Ray Cook will compete for $10,000 at The Taz, or Tazewell Speedway in Tennessee
K&N supported racer Ray Cook will compete for $10,000 at The Taz, or Tazewell Speedway in Tennessee
The Brasstown, North Carolina driver ran second in his B-Main event and started off from the outside of the eleventh row in the 100 lap main event. Cook made his way up to the top ten during the Topless 100 but mechanical issues sidelined him with a 23rd place finish.

Cook is currently in sixth place in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series points standings.

The No 53 team has two more Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series races in eastern Tennessee. First up is the annual Scorcher 100 at the Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee and next is a $20,000 to win event at the Gap or Tazewell Speedway in Tennessee.

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Rickey Gadson Wins in Kawasaki ZX14 at Pingel Thunder Nationals

O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis, Indiana hosted the Pingel Thunder Motorcycle Nationals. Adams Performance Kawasaki Team rider Jeremy Teasley qualified number one and ran the low elapsed time every round on his way to the BST Real Street win. Teammate and rider Rickey Gadson not only won the Super Sport race, he set the new eighth and quarter mile records at 5.823 and 8.79 seconds.

Ricky Gadson sets fastest time and wins in his Kawasaki ZX14 at Pingel Thunder Nationals, photo by Tim Hailey
Ricky Gadson sets fastest time and wins in his Kawasaki ZX14 at Pingel Thunder Nationals, photo by Tim Hailey
"Rickey has also won three out of four races in 2009 in Super Sport on the AMA Dragbike circuit,” said team boss Coby Adams. “Jeremy also showed why he too is one of the best riders on the planet. Touching 180 mph is a real and rare accomplishment for most entries in the class, but Jeremy topped 188 in qualifying on his Unlimited Kawasaki ZX14.”
The KA-1406 is a  washable, reusable air filter that is designed to increase horsepower and torque while providing excellent filtration in these already powerful Kawasaki motorcycles
The KA-1406 is a washable, reusable air filter that is designed to increase horsepower and torque while providing excellent filtration in these already powerful Kawasaki motorcycles

K&N powersports ‘spin-on’ oil filters like KN-303C feature a heavy-duty metal can. Most of these have a 17mm nut affixed onto the end that allows for easy installation and removal. The 17mm nut is crossed-drilled so racers can safety wire the filter to their bike
K&N powersports ‘spin-on’ oil filters like KN-303C feature a heavy-duty metal can. Most of these have a 17mm nut affixed onto the end that allows for easy installation and removal. The 17mm nut is crossed-drilled so racers can safety wire the filter to their bike

Teasley capped off the weekend with a 7.999 lap in his final round victory. “We’re taking the points lead and not looking back,” said Adams. “Now we are set on making an impressive run in the MIRock points chase. We’ve set our sights on the 7.80 barrier and going over 190 mph.”

Teasley came in second to his teammate Rickey Gadson in a tight all-ZX14 final in the closely matched Supersport class. “From the very start of the 2009 racing season, Kawaskai ZX14s have dominated AMA Dragbike’s Supersport, Real Street and Super Street Classes,” said Adams. “Rickey always does an impressive job riding anything you put him on. From the wheelies he had to deal with on the brute-powered Pro Street bike to his graceful control in Supersport, Rickey is a good rider. He is close to having another Supersport Championship wrapped up.”

The Adams Performance Team uses K&N air (KA-1406) and oil filters (KN-303C). “I’ve been using K&N since 1987,” said Adams, who also owns Adams Performance in Mooresville, North Carolina. “I use K&N on the motorcycles we build for our customers. It’s the best product out there, on and off the track.”

The Pingel Thunder Nationals was the fifth stop in the eight-race motorcycle drag racing championship series. Top motorcycle drag racers are in the hunt for the AMA Dragbike No. 1 plate. Competition is held in five professional class, Top Fuel, Funnybike, Pro Mod, Pro Stock and Pro Street with three semi-pro classes, Super Street, Super Sport and Real Street. There are also six sportman classes in the series which are Top Gas, Super Comp, Street Fighter, Super Eliminator, Pro ET and Street ET.

The next event for the team will be at the Schnitz Racing Summer Sizzler, August 22-23 at Rockingham Dragway in North Carolina.

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Add 4.53 Horsepower to 2009 to 2013 Honda Fit with K&N Air Intake

The 2009 Honda Fit was completely redesigned for this model year. It is a bit longer and wider than the 2008 model and has added interior space, sharper handling, enhanced seating functionality, and a more powerful engine.

Air intake for Honda Fit 1.5L
Air intake for Honda Fit 1.5L

2009 Honda Fit
2009 Honda Fit
K&N has designed a performance air intake system (69-1017TTK) in black for the 2009 to 2013 Honda Fit with a 1.5 liter engine that is guaranteed to increase power.  K&N dynamometer tests show the 1.5 liter engine gained 4.53 horsepower at 6000 RPMs with this air intake kit.
K&N air intake installed in 2009 Honda Fit
K&N air intake installed in 2009 Honda Fit

Dyno chart for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Honda Fit
Dyno chart for 2009 to 2013 Honda Fit

The 69-1017TTK has lower restriction than the factory air box system. It draws air through a high flow washable and reusable chrome top K&N air filter (RC-9630) which is protected by a powder coated heat shield.

The heat shield directs incoming fresh air from the factory air inlet into the air filter and isolates the K&N air filter from the engine compartment for better performance. The heat shield assembly is installed into the engine bay using factory mounting points and attaches to the intake tube.

The 69-1017TTK integrates the mount from the vehicle’s mass air sensor. Remove the mass air sensor from your vehicle’s stock air box and install it into K&N’s less restrictive mandrel bent aluminum tube using the provided K&N hardware.

All the OE emissions devices are reused and the MAS placed in a location that works with the factory settings. The provided crankcase vent hose attaches to the aluminum intake tube. The 69-1017TTK can be easily installed in 90 minutes or less and is backed by the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty.

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