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Black Stallion Grabs Wins in the Harbor Yard Arena
Ford Powered K&N Black Stallion pulls out all the stops at Monster Jam
Iron Warrior blasts out of the pits and sets a faced paced run at Monster Jam
Trey Myers drives Iron Warrior in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Ford Powered K&N Black Stallion has the right formula for championship wins
Black Stallion owner driver Michael Vaters signs autographs at the pit party
The Monster Jam competition at the Harbor Yard Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut was filled with high flying action, close racing and some of the wildest freestyles on tour this year.
Michael Vaters and his Ford powered K&N Black Stallion took two separate wins on Saturday. He also pushed the truck to its limits in the Wheelie contest and ripped off the bedsides and tailgate.
Before the races, more than 3,000 people attended the pit party and fans were able to meet the drivers and take pictures of the trucks. The field included Vaters teammate Trey Myers in Iron Warrior, Grave Digger driven by Charlie Pauken, Adam Anderson behind the wheel of Taz, United States Air Force Afterburner piloted by Damon Bradshaw and finally Donkey Kong with Frank Krmel behind the wheel.
In the semi-finals Vaters could not be stopped. The 27-year veteran beat Kong in the first race, and then watched as Afterburner took down Grave Digger in the second. In the finals, Vaters counted on his experience for an edge. It
was a very close race, but the Ford powered K&N Black Stallion notched another racing victory at Monster Jam.
In the free style Monster Jam final, a van was put into the car stack. The fans knew there was going to be a lot of air as part of the competition. Iron Warrior came out of the pits and set the bar high with a faced paced run. “Everyone pulled out all the stops,” said Vaters. “I unleashed my signature reverser jump but Grave Digger ultimately took the win by a margin. The true winners were the fans who were able to see some of the best freestyle action of the season.”
The next night, Vaters set his sights on another win. Grave Digger eliminated Air Force and Black Stallion eliminated his competition. This put Grave Digger and Black Stallion, the two most experienced drivers, together. Vaters used every one of his years of experience to find the right formula and become a two-time racing champion in Bridgeport with the Ford powered K&N Black Stallion.
Vaters uses K&N air and oil filters on his Monster Trucks. “Over my many years in this business I’ve used a lot of products, but K&N is the one that can handle the dirty and dusty environment during Monster Jam competitions,” said Vaters. “We are known nationwide for our wild and crazy driving and the ability to push our engines to the limit. We’re hard on our motors and K&N filters and other products gives us the protection we need for competition.”
Dreams do come true for girls who have been racing for most of their life. Caitlin Shaw’s stock car debut ended in a top-ten finish
in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series. Shaw is a K&N Development Driver.
K&N Development Driver Caitlin Shaw Moved up to NASCAR Whelen All American Series
The 19-year-old Albuquerque, New Mexico resident experienced her first late model stock event at Hickory Motor Speedway in Newton, North Carolina. Shaw drove the No.12 Calico Coatings car with K&N products on “The World’s Most Famous Short Track.”
Caitlin Shaw drove in her first late model stock car event at Hickory Motor Speedway in Newton, North Carolina
“The car was great during testing,” said Shaw. “We made a few changes to get ready for race day. Then, it was a different car. It would not turn. My crew did everything they could. We found a broken right rear shock toward the end of the night, but everyone showed a lot of heart through it all.”
Shaw joined the K&N racing family when she was racing Ford Focus Midgets. She started racing at 9-years-old and has been on the track one way or another ever since.
“I’m really excited to race this season at Hickory Motor Speedway,” she said. “Some of the most prominent drivers in NASCAR history have driven the 3/8th mile track. Drivers like Ralph Earnhardt and his family, to Junior Johnson and the Jarrett family have all been a part of the Hickory traditions and tough Saturday night racing competitions.”
Shaw hopes to compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series within five years, but for now she’s climbing the ranks at Hickory. “My Calico late model has a lot of potential,” she said. “Even though the competition is tough I believe our team can be a contender ever time we come to the track. I’m also a big believer in K&N products. I’ve used K&N filters for years. K&N makes the best products out there. We get excellent filtration and additional horsepower with K&N.”
Shaw will run in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series for the next few months.
Scott Lagasse Jr. is ready for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Scotts Turf Builder 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. Lagasse is running his first full season with CJM Racing and is in the running for the Raybestos Rookie-of-the-Year honors.
CJM Racing's Scott Lagasse Jr. will compete for the first time at Bristol Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Nationwide Series Scotts Turf Builder 300, photo by Christina Ramzel 2009
The NASCAR Nationwide Series last raced two weeks ago at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In Nevada, Lagasse was forced into a back-up car and started 42nd. He went on to post a NASCAR career high finish of 9th.
NASCAR Nationwide Series Continues at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee
“It’s difficult having such a great run in Las Vegas and then having to sit back for two weeks with no racing,” said Lagasse. “The momentum was going strong and I wish we could have stayed at it. On the other hand, I know it’s nice for the guys to spend time home with their families and prepare for a couple of long stretches in our race schedule.”
Lagasse will pilot one of thirty Cup Series cars on one of the hardest short tracks in the sport. The No.11 America’s Incredible Pizza Company Toyota is equipped with K&N products. “K&N provides us with excellent power and filtration on the tracks,” said Media Relations Manager Shayna Keller. “It also protects our engines during the long stretches of racing.”
“This will be my first time racing at Bristol,” said Lagasse. “I think it’s a really cool race track and I’m excited about being here. I grew up short track racing and this is the type of track you dream about going to as a kid. I remember watching the Bristol races on TV and thinking what an awesome place it is.”
Lagasse will live out his dream on television this weekend. The race will air live this Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 pm EST on ABC-TV.
Corvette Racing’s Oliver Gavin posted the fastest time in the GT1 category in qualifying for Saturday’s Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.
Corvette Racing uses K&N air filters on Compuware Corvette C6.Rs
The three-time American Le Mans Series GT1 champion piloted the No. 4 Compuware Corvette C6.R to a 1:57.882 (112.994 mph) lap around the 3.7 mile 17 turn road course. He edged teammate Jan Magnussen’s best time in the No. 3 Compuware Corvette C6.R by .321 seconds.
Corvette Racing's 10th Anniversary with GT1 starts off with Pole at Sebring Season-Opener
“It’s great to come away with a pole as we begin the 10th anniversary for Corvette Racing,” said Gavin. “Sebring is a tough event, very hard on the cars and the drivers, but its great preparation for Le Mans.”
Gavin said track conditions were difficult. “The track seems a little light on grip, and if someone runs off the racing line and gets some sand on the track, it can be a real effort to get the tires cleaned off for the next few corners,” he said. “Fortunately my second lap was quick enough to get to the pole.”
Corvette Racing runs special K&N air filters. “Dirt is a huge problem in these races,” said Crew Chief Dan Binks. “K&N protects our engines from the track debris.”
The Moble 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring is scheduled to start at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 21. It will be televised on SPEED-TV.
Bad weather overshadowed the 2nd Annual Turkey Night Classic at the Springfield Raceway in Springfield, Missouri. Saturday’s race was rescheduled for Sunday afternoon. It was the second time the race was postponed this season because of weather.
Brian Brown is headed to the Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas for the Lucas Oil ASCS Series Opener, photo by John Lee High Fly'N Photos
“It was frustrating for the teams, but especially for the large crowd that was there,” said K&N sponsored racer Brian Brown. “It was not a steady rain by any means, just a constant drizzle that would not go away.”
Brian Brown's SuperClean No.21 takes it all the way to victory lane at the Springfield Raceway, photo by John Lee High Fly'N Photos
K&N sponsored racer Brian Brown wins 2nd Annual Turkey Night Classic in Springfield, Missouri, photo by John Lee High Fly'N Photos
On Sunday, the Brian Brown Racing SuperClean No. 21 made it to victory lane, making Brown 1 for 1 in the 2009 season. On race day, the Grain Valley, Missouri driver lined up beside Sean McClelland in row one for the 25-lap main event.
“Sean and I started in the front row side-by-side and we raced each other for several laps,” said Brown. “I was able to get into the lead when we had a caution about lap five. After a few more yellows, things moved faster. We ran the last nine laps non-stop.”
Brown’s Maxim chassis is powered by fresh Ostrich power. “The motor was definitely sound,” he said. “With my K&N air and oil filters, dirt stays out of the engine. I get additional power with K&N. I’ve used K&N for eight years and it’s the best product on the market. This is a great way to start the season.”
Brown’s next race will be at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas for the Lucas Oil ASCS Series opener. It will be televised on Versus on May 2nd and May 9th.
