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NHRA National Event Win at Atlanta Dragway for K&N Sponsored Racer

Apr 23, 2009

Luke Bogacki scored his first NHRA national event title by winning Super Comp at the Summit Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Georgia. Bogacki defeated Michael Rastall in a close final round to earn the victory.

Luke Bogacki is in the middle of a hot start to the 2009 racing season, with a NHRA National Event Title, a IHRA National Event Win and several bracket race victories

Bogacki is on a hot streak in the 2009 season. He has an IHRA national event win from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a $10,000 bracket race victory out of Bowling Green, Kentucky along with a pair of $5,000 bracket triumphs from Mobile, Alabama and Bristol, Tennessee.

First NHRA National event win for Luke Bogacki in Super Comp at Summit Southern Nationals

Luke Bogacki defeated Michael Rastall in a close final round at Atlanta Dragway in Georgia

“It’s been a great start to the season and I want to thank my sponsors like K&N,” he said. “I depend on K&N products on all of my competition vehicles. K&N gives me the security and protection I need, without sacrificing the performance and consistency that is necessary to win.”

“I was lucky in Atlanta at the Summit Southern Nationals,” said Bogacki. “Eliminations opened with a pair of red lights in the other lane. I was vulnerable in both rounds. If either of those opponents were green, that could have been the end of the weekend.”

In the third round, Bogacki battled it out with Ray Balian. The pair left the starting line as one. Balian’s .009 had the advantage over Bogacki’s .010. At the finish line, Bogacki posted a near perfect 8.903 to defeat Balian’s 8.918.

“That was a big round,” said Bogacki. “That’s just good fortune.” From there, Bogacki continued to win. “It was really cool to run Michael in the final,” he said. “We’re friends. In fact, he’d just had his engine freshened at an engine shop and was out on the road. I brought his car to Atlanta for him. Both cars in the Super Comp final rolled through the gate in the same trailer. It’s a shame we couldn’t share the win.”

Bogacki is ready for this weekend's IHRA Spring Nationals in Rockingham, North Carolina. There he will put his unblemished 8.90 record on the line and make his season debut in Stock Eliminator. In addition, he will participate in the IHRA's Summit All Star Shootouts, a special race within a race for the top eight finishers in each class from 2008. Bogacki will compete in three competition categories in the All Star event, Stock, Quick Rod and Top Dragster.

"I'm excited to have three entries in the All Star Shootouts," said Bogacki. "There are only seven sportsman classes, with eight cars each, and I make up for three of them. There won't be any down time for me on Saturday night. I've never been a part of the Summit ALl Stars shootout, and it's an honor to be included in the event."

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2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Lexus IS F 5.0L Gain Estimated 28 Horsepower with K&N Air Intake

Apr 23, 2009

The 2008 Lexus IS F is a hot rod with a chassis compared to the Porsche 911 Carrera. The 5.0 liter V8 IS F engine is based on the 4.6 liter version that powers the LS 460 and GS 460.

K&N's 69-8703TS air intake system in powder coated silver for the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Lexus IS F with a 5.0 liter V8 engine

2008 Lexus IS F 5.0L at K&N Headquarters in Riverside, California

For even more power, K&N has designed a new air intake system (69-8703TS) in powder coated silver for the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Lexus IS F with 5.0 liter V8 engine. K&N dynamometer tests show an estimated 28.15 horsepower gain at 5900 RPM with use of the K&N cold air intake system. K&N tests multiple vehicles for each air intake kit it makes to ensure a consistent horsepower and torque gain.

69-8703TS K&N air intake system installed in a 2008 Lexus IS F 5.0L

Dyno chart for 2008 Lexus IS F 5.0L

The 69-8703TS has a mount for the factory mass air sensor. Simply remove it from the stock air box and install it into the K&N free flowing mandrel bent aluminum intake tube, securing it with the provided hardware.

The 69-8703TS is designed to reduce restriction and provide the benefits of a washable and reusable lifetime replacement K&N air filter (RT-4590). This K&N cone shaped air filter has a titanium top for added strength and light weight.

The manufacturer’s air box restricts air flow to the engine. K&N performance air intake systems provide an increase in power while providing excellent filtration. The K&N air filter is protected by a heat shield assembly which fits into the engine compartment and allows the K&N air filter to receive a consistent flow of fresh air.

Our K&N air intake systems are designed to be installed in 90 minutes or less and are backed by the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty.

Watch the 69-8703TS features video or the 69-8703TS installation video for more information.

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USAC Ford Focus Beast Midget Win for K&N Sponsored Racer

Apr 22, 2009

Jeremy Frankoski of Huntersville, North Carolina drives a USAC Ford Focus Beast Midget. The K&N sponsored racer’s initial USAC Carolina Ford Focus feature ended in victory lane at Hickory Motor Speedway in Hickory, North Carolina.

Frankoski led the last 28 laps of the 35 lap series season opener for his first ever USAC start. He was also the fastest qualifier of the night.

Hickory Motor Speedway in Hickory, North Carolina win in 35 lap USAC season opener for Jeremy Frankoski

Frankoski has raced for 13 years. “I have always trusted K&N air filters on my vehicles,” he said. “I’ve been using K&N since I started racing Microds and go-karts. I get great performance on my vehicles with K&N.”

Frankoski wants to make it in the higher levels of open wheel racing. He is looking at USAC or the NASCAR Modified Tour. He currently has more than 40 feature wins.

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Primetime Viper Earns 7th Place in Tequila Patron American Le Mans Series at Long Beach

Apr 22, 2009

The Primetime Race Group competes in its Viper in the American Le Mans Series GT2 Class. Primetime is a privateer team from Florida that decided to compete in The Tequila Patron American Le Mans Series at Long Beach, California despite the cost of a cross country trek.

Primetime Race Teams Dodge Viper has a V10 engine and was developed for the ALMS GT2 Class

Primetime Team Owner and Driver Joel Feinberg at the Tequila Patron American Le Mans Series in Long Beach, California

Factory teams come to race tracks with money. They have huge crews and the latest technology and expensive parts for their vehicles. Privateer Teams are smaller and have to think long and hard about attending every race.

Primetime Viper made its way through the ALMS Series at Long Beach and passed a Riley built Corvette and a Doran built Ford GT

Primetime Team co-driver Chris Hall used his driver coaching skills to keep the Viper off the wall in Long Beach, California

“We had problems in the St. Pete Grand Prix in Florida,” said Primetime owner and driver Joel Feinberg. “But my crew got the Viper all back together and ready for Long Beach. We made the commitment to go and booked our tickets from Florida to California the day before the race.”

It was an expensive gamble for the team. “The race is an hour and forty minutes,” said Feinberg. “It’s a street venue that has no room for escape and has the ALMS as a second tier event to the IRL. We knew that if we finished the race we would score some big points for our underdog program.”

On Thursday, Primetime co-driver Chris Hall was running at 147 mph and a tire blew out on the front straight. Fortunately he was able to keep the Viper off the wall. “The car sat in the turn one runoff on a flatbed with a wrecked diffuser and a mangled quarter panel,” said Feinberg. “It stayed there for an hour while the IRL ran its two-seater Indy experience.”

During the second 45 minute session the Viper was dropped off in the penalty box. The Primetime Racing crew pushed the car back a hundred yards to its pit area. They were on the track within ten minutes. In the end Hall’s time did not hold up during qualifying, but the team figured out what the Viper needed in time for the race.”

“When the green flag dropped we had the best times of the week,” said Feinberg. “My homemade Viper passed a Riley-built Corvette and a Doran built Ford GT.”

An hour or so into the race Feinberg came in for fuel, tires and a driver change, “It was the perfect pit stop,” he said. “It was done in less than one minute, Chris was in the drivers seat and I was out."

Primetime racing uses K&N products. "We are continuously pushing our K&N filters to be used in their most demanding conditions," said Feinberg. "They have proven to be the best high performance filters out there. K&N is a valuable partner to Primetime Race Group. We appreciate their support and look forward to building our relationship with the brand and the K&N Team.”

In the end, the Primetime Team logged a 7th in class and first checkered flag of the season. “We also earned the second place trophy given to privateer teams,” said Feinberg. “In the end, the gamble of making the trip paid off.”

The next race for Primetime Racing will be at the Miller Motorsports Park in Utah.

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Pacific Sprint Car Division Race Win at Placerville Speedway for K&N Sponsored Racer

Apr 22, 2009

In the second Red Hawk Casino Hoosier Tires Championship point race of the season K&N sponsored racer Andy Forsberg took his second consecutive feature win in the Pacific Sprint Car Division.

Andy Forsberg and the A&A Motorsports Team won a Sprint Car Division Race at the Red Hawk Casino Hoosier Tires Championship Race in Placerville, California

During the 360 points race in Placerville, California Forsberg was 3rd in his heat race. He also started on the pole in the A-main for the 25 lap feature event.

No. 92 wins a 360 points race on the quarter mile ASA Sanctioned Placerville Speedway in Placerville, California

Forsberg charged his way to the front and dominated the event. The Auburn, California resident worked his way deep into lapped traffic and took the lead for all 25 laps for his third overall win of the 2009 season.

“I use K&N products at all of my races,” said Forsberg. “K&N makes great products and I would not every use anything else on my sprint cars.”

Forsberg and the A&A Motorsports Team head to Chico, California next for a 410 points race.

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