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Defending Grand Prix Champion Makes it to World Speedway Final after Slovenia

Sep 25, 2007

Jason Crump seized the moment in the semi-final Grand Prix at Slovenia to secure his place in the all-important World Speedway final.

Jason Crump fourth at Slovenia, photo by Mike Patrick

The hard-charging Australian rode wide on the first corner hoping the dirt would add to his speed. But the dirt was graded away on the track minutes earlier leaving Crump trailing the field to finish in fourth place.

Crump is third in World Championship Standings, photo by Mike Patrick

“I felt really good and I was riding the best that I have all year,” said the newly deposed World Champion. “I could have taken a different line and followed Nicki Pedersen for second but I didn’t race for second place. I tried a line that was working well two races earlier but the track changed for the final. You win some, you lose some. This time I lost.”

The double World Speedway Grand Prix Champion said his job now is to finish the year with the bronze medal in the championship. “If I win at Germany that will secure third place,” said Crump. “It will also secure me $100,000.00 in U.S. money as a grand prize and make my wife Melody, and the bank manager very happy.”

The Australian Ace uses K&N Engineering products. “I love K&N products, the K&N Filters are the best in the world,” said Crump. “I have solely used K&N products and never had a problem. K&N is the best for dirt track racing.”

The final round of the 2007 World Speedway Championship takes place at Gelsenkirshen in Germany on Saturday October 13.

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Travis Kvapil Wins From the Pole in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Las Vegas

Sep 25, 2007

Travis Kvapil knew he needed a strong finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He hit the jackpot by starting first and finishing first on Saturday night in the No. 6 K&N Filters Ford F-150.

Travis Kvapil at Las Vegas, photo by Bonnie Kind

K&N Filters Team at Las Vegas, photo by Bonnie Kind

Kvapil started on the pole, but Mike Skinner took the lead on the first lap. It took five laps before Kvapil put the K&N Ford back out front, where he held onto the lead until lap 23. He reported that his No.6 was tight on entry, a problem that dropped him back to third place. When the first caution flag came out at lap 32, Kvapil went to pit road for tires, fuel and a wedge adjustment.

Travis Kvapil wins from the pole at Las Vegas, photo by Bonnie Kind

The No. 6 K&N Filters Ford F-150 at Las Vegas, photo by Bonnie Kind

Kvapil restarted in 3rd position, but moved to second quickly. Kvapil reported that the changes to the K&N Ford helped him in turns one and two, but he continued to fight a tight condition in turns three and four. When the caution flag came out at lap 85, crew chief Mike Beam brought Kvapil back to pit road for adjustments. The K&N crew then sent him back for the restart at lap 95 in the third position.

As the laps clicked off, Kvapil took second position at lap 129 and reassumed the lead on lap 133. The K&N Ford stayed first in the closing laps, giving Kvapil and the K&N Team their fourth win of the 2007 season.

“What an awesome finish,” said Kvapil. “Our whole weekend was awesome. This is the truck we won a couple of races with earlier in the year. We knew it was fast at this type of race track. We were good in practice and just kept working on it. Everyone on the K&N Team did a wonderful job of staying with it.”

Kvapil and the No.6 Filters Team remain in the third position in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series standings following the Las Vegas win. The next race will be at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, October 6.

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SCCA Pro Racing SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Cup Racer Takes Finale at Utah

Sep 24, 2007

The final SCCA Pro Racing SIRIUS Satellite Radio MX-5 Cup race of season at Utah gave Andrew Caddell of Graham, Washington his second win of the season and second place in the overall championship.

Andrew Caddell wins MX-5 Cup Finale

The 20-year-old had a rough start and fell back to fifth place immediately. “I missed a shift on the start,” said Caddell. “It was a fight from there and I began picking off people one by one.”

Andrew Caddell takes 2nd overall in the championship

Andrew Caddell in 2007 Mazda Mx-5 Miata

On the lap eight restart Matt Cross became the new race leader, but Caddell was right behind him. Caddell managed to take over the lead and never looked back. He also set the Hawk Hot Lap of the race at 79.891 mph.

“I had a run on Matt and dove in,” said Caddell. “He was doing a good job keeping the track narrow, but I had to get by him. I knew I had the better car.”

Caddell has been racing for 11 years. He has always used K&N Engineering products. “I don’t ever remember racing without K&N,” he said. “I started with karts and K&N and now I’m winning with K&N. The air and oil filters give me a competitive edge.”

Caddell will next compete at Topeka, Kansas at the 2007 SCCA National Championship Runoffs.

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American Revolution Weekend Presented by Chevrolet Kicks Off at Eldora Speedway

Sep 21, 2007

The Defending World of Outlaws champion returns for a single-night program that kicks off the American Revolution Weekend presented by Chevrolet at Eldora Speedway.

World of Outlaws Donny Schatz No. 15

The last time current points leader Donny Schatz was at Eldora, he was in a class of his own behind the wheel of his Global ParkerStore sponsored No. 15 with K&N Engineering Products.

“We’re excited to get back on the track at Eldora,” said Schatz. “It’s not one of my best tracks, but last year we started to figure it out. I know there are a lot of guys who really get around that place well, so we’re just hoping to continue what we’ve been doing the past year and a half.”

Consistency has been the key for Schatz all season. He enters Friday night’s race in western Ohio with 61 top ten finishes in 67 World of Outlaw starts. Those statistics do not include his second consecutive triumph in the Knoxville Nationals finale.

“We won the championship last season by being consistent and that’s been our plan all along this year,” said Schatz. “There’s only a small number of races left this year, so we’ve got to get every one that we can from here on out.”

There are only 11 more events left and six of them are at tracks where Schatz has already won in 2007. “I feel like I’ve got the best crew out there,” said Schatz. “My guys worked hard to give me a race car this good. Our K&N Engineering Carbon Fiber Airbox helps us achieve maximum horsepower at every race.”

The race will be taped by SPEED-TV and air on Sunday, September 30 at 2 p.m. EST.

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K&N Apollo Universal Closed Air Intake System for 250 BHP & Turbo 350 BHP Engines

Sep 20, 2007

K&N Engineering manufactures a universal Apollo Closed Air Intake System (RC-5052AB) designed to eliminate hot air problems and provide the benefits of an open cone filter and standard air box in one unit. The Apollo's specially designed shape increases volumetric efficiency. To take advantage of the volumetric efficiency, a high flow air filter (RC-5052) is utilized to provide excellent filtration to protect your engine while allowing virtually unrestricted airflow. A silicone treated polyester filter wrap, or DryCharger, is another option K&N offers to help protect your filter against water droplets and to help filter the air even further, extending the service life of the RC-5052 air filter.

K&N's RC-5052AB Universal Closed Air Intake System

The K&N Apollo Closed Air Intake System comes with multiple vent adaptors to fit a universal range of vehicles. The vent adaptors easily attach to the bottom housing of the Apollo System. The cold air inlet hose delivers cold air directly to the Apollo for added performance.

The Apollo has a removable cold air feed attachment with an aluminum end cap. This allows cooler outside air to be fed into the unit. Bench air flow testing has been conducted in the UK and power gains have been consistent under most driving conditions. Rolling road tests also show positive power gains.

The K&N Universal Apollo Closed Air Intake System comes with a standard 70mm flange with a range of optional hose adaptors. The accessories (sold separately) include silicone adaptor hoses available in various sizes (60-70mm part number 85-6003, 70-70mm part number 85-6002 and 70-80mm part number 85-6001).

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