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Championship Enduro Series 360 division racer Jessica Brannam found herself with her back against the wall in the last race of the season. The 17-year-old K&N Engineering sponsored racer entered the competition at Blackhawk Farms Raceway
in Beloit, Illinois third overall in championship points standings.
17-year-old Jessica Brannam drove her go kart at Blackhawk Farms Raceway in the Championship Enduro Series
At the start of the race things did not go well for the McHenry, Illinois resident. There was a scoring glitch during qualifying and her fastest time was not recorded. That pushed her back from third to thirteenth position on the starting grid.
Go Kart racer Jessica Brannam moves up through the pack to eventually win the Championship Enduro Series
“There was also a problem with her go-kart,” said Jessica’s father Phil Brannam. “There wasn’t any time to fix it and the only choice was to send her out to race and hope for the best. Jessica drove her heart out.”
Jessica quickly moved her way up to sixth place and had enough points to squeeze out a season championship. “I felt as if I was driving with my brakes on the entire race,” she said. “I’m just happy we won another championship.”
Jessica Brannam and her family use K&N products 69-1016-1TS,
HP-2006, RU-0110, 77-3036KP, HP-1008 and RU-0100 on their race vehicles and tow vehicles. "On the track we get great air flow and off the track our tow vehicles get great gas mileage with K&N," said Jessica's mother Diane Brannam. "Saving money on gas is important because we travel to about 50 races a year."
Jessica’s championship resume in 2008 includes a win in the River Valley Kart Series, the Briggs Animal heavy class and the 125 shifter no. 1 class. She has an overall total of 38 championships
over eight years. Brannam plans to go to Atlanta for a National Division race in
October. In the meantime, she is preparing for her first semester at college.
Most racers who go faster than 130 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats can only hear the wind as the blinding white salt shines under their motorcycles. Speed Week 2008 is back in Utah.
Honda CBR 600 ready to go in the 650 class at Bonneville Salt Flats
K&N sponsored Team Falkner Livingston teamed up with Malcolm Smith Racing to drive as fast as they can along I-80 near the Nevada border. The Salt Flats
are a natural race course that consists of sodium chloride and gypsum. In the winter the vast expanse floods and as the water evaporates the wind helps smooth the Salts.
Honda CBR 600 rider Paul Livingston will go for land speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats during Speed Week
Team FL Racer Paul Thede on the Salts
Livingston will race his Honda CBR 600 and Malcolm Smith Racing will bring
identical 2008 Suzuki GSXR 1000s. “Malcolm and Alexander Smith are father and
son,” said Livingston. “This will be their first time racing at Bonneville. We
will help them get their bikes inspected and break them in on the Salts.
The adrenaline rush is part of racing on the hard smooth surface covered with salt granules. “Off- road riders seem to be more comfortable there because bikes tend to move around on the Salts,” said Livingston. “The surface is super smooth and slippery.”
Team Falkner Livingston uses K&N Engineering on its motorcycles. “K&N filters play an important part with making our bikes run well,” said Livingston. “We need to get as much air as possible into our engines and keep the granules and rocks away. K&N does its job, and that is why we rely on K&N air and oil filters.”
In 2007 Livingston qualified for the land speed record twice and pushed his 2007 GSXR 1000 at speeds of 180 mph.
Follow Team Falkner Livingston throughout the racing season at the K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the
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The Hyundai Veracruz is a functional mid–size crossover SUV combining both
smooth handling and off-road capability. The vehicle’s V6 diesel engine has
gained a large following in both the Asian and European markets.
K&N's 33-2947 replacement air filter
K&N Engineering has released a replacement flat panel air filter (33-2947)
for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Hyundai IX55 and 2006 & 2007 Hyundai Veracruz 3.0L diesel models. The K&N air filter
fits directly into the factory air box and no cutting or fitting is required.
K&N replacement air filters are designed to increase horsepower and acceleration
while providing excellent filtration. K&N air filters employ a washable reusable
cotton media hand crafted in the United States.
All K&N replacement air filters come with our Million Mile Limited Warranty. It
will be the last air filter your vehicle will ever need.
Luke Bogacki has found a new home in the sportsman ranks of the International Hot Rod Association. Bogacki has added three more national event victories to his resume in the last month.
IHRA Northern Natioanls Quick Rod Victory for Luke Bogacki, photo courtesy of Chris Simmons
Following back-to-back Stock Eliminator victories at the Thunder Nationals in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and the Mopar Canadian Nationals in Grand Bend, Ontario, Bogacki took the top spot in Quick Rod at the IHRA Northern Nationals at U.S. 131 Dragway in Martin, Michigan.
IHRA Sportsman Class racer earns third consecutive National Event Victory
Bogacki’s road to the Quick Rod Winner’s Circle was a tough one. He began eliminations with a .009 induced 8.906 run to top Jerry Smith, Jr. In the second round Bogacki beat defending Division 5 Top Dragster champion Jim Prevo. Bogacki then beat Vernon Rowland and Jim Cowie in the third and fourth rounds and earned a semi-final spot next to three-time IHRA Hot Rod World Champion John Furr.
Furr was uncharacteristically late with a .055 reaction, which allowed Bogacki to take a fairly easy victory with a .020 induced 8.922. In the final round, he faced Chuck Harris and held the lead to the finish line.
“This type of run was beyond my wildest expectations,” said Bogacki. “When it’s going your way everything just falls into place.” The 27-year-old racer is now at 5th place in Quick Road standings. He also sits at 2nd spot in Stock Eliminator points and is 3rd in Top Dragster.
“I think I’ve still got a mathematical shot to win the championship in all three categories,” said Bogacki. “It’s been a great season and I want to thank my sponsors like K&N Engineering. I depend on K&N products on each of my three competition vehicles, the CSR Performance Products Dragster, the BTE Nova Stock Eliminator Entry and the Mickey Thompson Vega. K&N Filters give me the security and protection I need, without sacrificing the performance and consistency necessary to win.”
Follow the progress of IHRA Sportsman Class racer Luke Bogacki throughout the racing season at the K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the
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The World Grand Prix of the Czech Republic is over and Australian ace Jason Crump finished third overall. He is now in second place in points in the World Speedway Grand Prix and in contention for the World Championship Title.
Double World Speedway Champion Jason Crump is in contention for World Championship Grand Prix Title, photo by Mike Patrick Photography
Crump, a 16-time Grand Prix winner, has used K&N Engineering products during his entire racing career. “K&N makes the best filter on the market,” he said. “Under extreme track conditions K&N keeps the dirt out of my motorcycle engines. I can also depend on extra filtration and additional horsepower every time I race.”
Jason Crump took third place in Prague during Czech Republic Grand Prix Race, photo by Mike Patrick Photography
Crump had a broken finger on his left hand during the Prague race. The hard-charging Aussie dropped two points in the heats
and was outgunned in the semi-final which ultimately cost him first place.
“I still finished on the podium and collected 17 points,” said Crump. “I am in a much better position than I was at the same time last year. I am also more determined to win the World Championship. With five more rounds to go, the title is still wide open. My focus is to take one Grand Prix at a time and close that gap.”
The next round of the World Championship will take place at Mallila in Sweden on August 16.
