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K&N supported some of motorcycle racing’s finest including Johnny Issics, Ralph White, Stevie Nichols, and even a three-time world motorcycle grand prix champion, “King” Kenny Roberts

The AMA Grand National Championship racing series has a long and illustrious history fueled by early rivalries between the Harley-Davidson Motor Company and the Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company. K&N history is rooted in motorcycle racing. Before the invention of the World’s Best Air Filter, K&N sold motorcycles, motorcycle accessories, and supported a large K&N factory race team. K&N supported some of motorcycle racing’s finest including Johnny Issics, Ralph White, Stevie Nichols, and even a three-time world motorcycle grand prix champion, “King” Kenny Roberts.

The Legends Autograph Session will brings fans face to face with motorcycle racing heroes, last year the legends included former racers Larry Langley, Dennis Kanegae, and Mike Yarn - Bill Barrett photo

For years the AMA Grand National Championship race series Flat Track Finals have graced the half-mile dirt oval, normally used for horse racing, at the Los Angeles County Fairplex in Pomona, California. 2014 appears to be the end of racing at Pomona, and there currently is not an alternate venue for the Flat Track Finals in Southern, California. With that in mind, local fans and promoters are determined to end the 2014 AMA Grand National Championship race series with a bang.

In conjunction with the Ascot Reunion hosted by Dennis Kanegae, come meet the legends of flat track racing and get an autograph, poster and a t-shirt before the Flat Track Finals

The weekend begins before the week actually ends in Perris, California. Perris Raceway has been host to all kinds of motorcycle racing for decades. The Southern California Flat Track association holds the annual “Night Before The Pros” race the evening before the Flat Track Finals at Pomona. The quarter-mile dirt oval flat track will host some of the biggest names in the sport as they seek to get additional track time before the big show in Pomona, California.

Some of the biggest names contesting the 2014 AMA Grand National Championship racing series, like K&N sponsored rider Brad “The Bullet” Baker, use Perris Raceway as proving grounds

Saturday the 11th begins with several events at the Los Angeles County Fairplex in Pomona. Live music, a vintage motorcycle rally, the Ascot Flat Track Reunion, a Miss Flat Track Pinup Contest, and a chance to meet legends of motorcycle racing should get fans pumped prior to the race. Legendary racers such as Don Emde, Frank Gillespie, Eddie Mulder, Preston Petty, Bubba Shobert, and Skip VanLeeuwen are just a few of the big names who will be onsite signing autographed posters for fans. The Legends Autograph Session will run in conjunction with the Ascot Reunion hosted by Dennis Kanegae. It will take place between 4:30 and 6:00 pm in front of the main grandstands.

Practice and qualifying will occur throughout day while the pre-party takes place. Following the Legends Autograph Session are the opening ceremonies. Opening ceremonies for the AMA Grand National Championship Flat Track Finals typically includes a parade lap on track by the Flat Track Finals Grand Marshall. This year, the Grand Marshall is none other than one of Flat Track’s most popular racers Gene Romero.

Two Pro Singles heat races and three GNC Expert Twins heat races follow the opening ceremonies. After that, the singles have a last chance qualifier; the twins have a dash for cash, followed by two GNC Twins semi-main events. Fans usually take advantage of the intermission sessions to hit the snack bar, however don’t miss exhibition Super Long Track Speedway Racing during the intermissions. Two-time World Speedway Champion Billy Hamill and a group of young guns will battle it out on Speedway Motorcycles.

Following the second intermission, the Pro Singles Main event will kick off at 9:00 pm with the GNC Twins Main Event scheduled for 9:30. The GNC Twins race is sure to be exciting as Harley XR750, Kawasaki Ninja EX650, Ducati, KTM and Suzuki powered twins race around the dirt oval bar to bar at speeds up to 130 mph! The 25-lap main event will be intense as three riders, Jared Mees, Bryan Smith, and Jake Johnson will be fighting to claim the number one plate as the 2014 AMA Grand National Champion.

The black aluminum tube of performance air intake system 69-3534TTK has a factory look and feel under the hood of the 2012 and 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 5.0L

The sight of an original 1969 or 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 is enough to make Mustang fans feel like a kid on Christmas morning. The Boss 302 moniker is synonymous with performance as the original car was developed to meet homologation rules for SCCA Trans-Am Series racing. With such a rich racing heritage attributed to the Boss 302 any idea of resurrecting the iconic nameplate left the modern Ford Mustang 5.0 with large shoes to fill. Fortunately for Boss 302 purists the 2012 and 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 5.0L did not disappoint.

The 2012 and 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 5.0L uses the same engine as the Mustang GT, however, extensive modifications were made bringing up the horsepower rating to 444 HP

The 2012 and 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 5.0L uses the same engine as the Mustang GT. However, extensive modifications were made to the late model air intake tract, including the manifold, cylinder heads, and camshafts. While the Mustang GT 5.0-liter engine is fast, the 2012 and 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 5.0-liter engine produced an additional 32 horsepower and is rated at 444 horsepower from the factory.

The Boss 302 moniker is synonymous with performance as the original 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 was developed to meet homologation rules for SCCA Trans-Am Series racing

K&N air intake designers knew there was room for more performance from the Boss 302. Owners seeking this extra boost in power can now install the 69-3534TTK performance air intake system. 69-3534TTK from K&N is precision-engineered to be a simple-to-install performance add-on. The backbone of this intake system is a free-flowing mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube which helps to minimize restriction, allowing your engine to breathe easier. A durable black powder coated finish is applied to the tube, providing a sleek appearance under the hood that will look great for years to come.

The heat shield of 69-3534TTK helps direct air entering the factory fresh air scoop into the engine of 2012 and 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 5.0L models

K&N equips 69-3534TTK with the oversized chrome-top RF-1048 air filter, providing a large surface to help increase airflow while providing outstanding engine protection. The filter is made with K&N’s famous high-flow filter media so it’s a washable and reusable air filter which can go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions. To top it all off, a heat shield shrouds the air filter under the hood, helping to direct air entering the factory fresh air scoop into the engine.

On the dyno, 69-3534TTK produced an estimated additional 17.02 HP at 6700 rpm and an impressive 10.18 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm on a stock 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 5.0L

All of the design features of the 69-3534TTK performance air intake system work in perfect harmony to deliver increased performance. On the dyno, 69-3534TTK produced an estimated additional 17.02 horsepower at 6700 rpm and an impressive 10.18 pound-feet of torque at 3400 rpm over the factory system when tested on an otherwise stock 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 5.0L.

The 69-3534TTK performance air intake system for the 2012 and 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 equipped with a 5.0L engine. With simple to follow instructions and no need to make any other modifications to the vehicle, you’ll be on the road in approximately 90 minutes with more horsepower under your right foot.

If all that weren’t enough, K&N backs the 69-3534TTK with the industry-leading K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty. If you’re looking to take your 2012 and 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 5.0L to the next level, look no further than the 69-3534TTK Typhoon air intake system.

To find additional K&N products for your 2012 and 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 visit K&N Mustang Boss 302 Air Intakes page on KNfilters.com.

The Hill Brothers Racing crew made changes to the #22 A&D Welding/Don Rich Ford Fusion on pit row which helped Austin Hill quickly regained the lead after a flat tire on lap 93

Austin Hill waives the checkered flag as he and the Hill Brothers Racing Team celebrates back to back wins at both Dover International Speedway and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East

Austin Hill began the Drive Sober 150 lap race at Dover International Speedway in ninth place. According to Hill “The first 75 laps were not that great. We came in the pits, made a huge swing at it, and went back out there. The car came to life then.”

By lap 93 Hill had driven the number 22 A&D Welding/Don Rich Ford to the front and was battling with Brennan Newberry for the lead. The two cars made contact sending Newberry and his number 24 Chevrolet into a spin and Hill was forced into the pits with a flat tire. A quick tire change by the A&D Welding/Don Rich Ford pit crew helped Hill get back onto the track on the lead lap.

Hill came back from that flat tire in 13th place but wasted no time making his way through the field toward the leaders. On lap 120 Hill had once again taken the lead and began to pull away from the other drivers. “Once I took the lead I never looked back,” said Hill. By the time the checkered flag was waived Hill had stretched his lead to more than five seconds over his nearest competitor.

Austin Hill regained the Drive Sober 150 at Dover International Speedway lead on lap 120 of the one mile high-banked oval and never looked back eventually winning by over five seconds

Austin Hill performed post-race doughnuts in his number 22 A&D Welding/Don Rich Ford Fusion celebrating his second win at Dover and two NASCAR K&N Pro Series East wins in a row

Kaz Grala, only 15-years-old, finished second making the Drive Sober 150 at Dover International Speedway his career best NASCAR K&N Pro Series East finish. Scott Heckert rounded out the podium with a third place finish in the number 34 Project Lifesaver Chevrolet.

Louisville, Kentucky racer Ben Rhodes was officially rewarded the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championship trophy from NASCAR President Mike Helton. Rhodes finished 15th in the Drive Sober 150 at Dover International Speedway, however he had clinched the series title after the last race at Greenville Pickens Speedway. “Glad we had the points lead going into this race. We had some bad mechanical issues. The motor didn’t feel right from the green flag,” said Rhodes. Rhodes also previously secured the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Sunoco Rookie of the year honors.

Rhodes will be honored for his championship winning rookie season at the NASCAR Touring Series Awards in the Grand Ballroom of the Charlotte, North Carolina Convention Center at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Cameron Hayley finished out the series in second place and Gray Gaulding took third.

Ben Rhodes was officially rewarded the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championship trophy, he will be honored at the NASCAR Hall of Fame at the Charlotte Convention Center

Jesse Little, son of former NASCAR Cup Series driver Chad Little, won the 21 means 21 presented by Coors Brewing Co. Pole Award for the fastest qualifying lap at Dover International Speedway

K&N high-flow air filter number YA-8514 is engineered to increase airflow while also fitting inside the stock air filter box of 2014-2016 Yamaha inline triple MT-09 & FZ-09 models

The Yamaha MT-09, or FZ-09 as it is called in the United States, is a significant new model in the Yamaha Motor Company’s vehicle line up. Yamaha product manager Shun Miyazawa said motorcycle buyers are moving away from supersport motorcycles and trending toward naked street fighter type bikes. Perhaps the most direct competition to the 2014 Yamaha MT-09 & FZ-09 model is the Triumph Street Triple. Similar to the Triumph Street Triple, the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Yamaha MT-09/FZ-09 is powered by a liquid cooled 847cc inline triple cylinder engine. An inline triple engine has a unique combination of power, torque, and low-weight in comparison to other engine configurations. Yamaha has not produced an inline triple since the Yamaha XS750 and Yamaha XS850 motorcycles of the late 1970’s and early 1980’s.

The 2014 MT-09, or FZ-09 in the U.S., uses the first Yamaha inline triple since Yamaha XS750 and Yamaha XS850 models were manufactured from 1976 to 1981

Here to help boost horsepower and torque of the 2014-2016 Yamaha inline triple MT-09 & FZ-09 models is a world famous reusable air filter from K&N. A K&N washable air filter is different from stock in that K&N uses cotton gauze filter media woven to exacting specifications. Cotton, by nature, is more breathable than the paper or foam media used for most motorcycle air filters. Since an internal combustion engine is essentially an air pump, getting air into your engine with less restriction can increase performance, acceleration, and throttle response.

Flow Chart for K&N Air Filter YA-8514

Some might be worried that an increase in airflow comes at the expense of filtration efficiency and engine protection. To put minds at ease K&N performs filtration efficiency testing following the ISO 5011 protocol to guarantee that our air filters will provide high airflow without sacrificing engine protection. YA-8514 was shown to have a 98.52% overall filtration efficiency when tested with ISO coarse test dust. Calling this test dust coarse is almost preposterous, as 22% of the dust is rated at 10 microns or less. To provide perspective, a human blood cell is typically between 6 and 8 microns across.

Perhaps more exciting than the increased performance that comes with a K&N high-flow air filter is that they are also a washable and reusable air filter. The ability to wash and reuse a K&N air filter means that it will pay for itself over time. K&N high performance air filter YA-8514 can be washed and made like new using one of the K&N Recharger air filter service kits. Recharger 99-5000 includes 12 fluid ounces of air filter cleaner and a 6.5 ounce aerosol bottle of air filter oil for quick and easy application. Recharger, 99-5050, differs in that it includes an 8 ounce squeeze bottle of K&N filter oil for a more precise application.

Part number YA-8514 for 2014-2016 Yamaha MT-09 & FZ-09 inline triple models is backed by the industry leading K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty. This means that Yamaha MT-09 & FZ-09 inline triple owners can enjoy a lifetime of increased performance, reusability, and long air filter service intervals when using K&N washable air filter part number YA-8514.

YA-8514 is designed provide a lifetime of increased performance without any need for modifications or tuning for the following motorcycles:

2016 YAMAHA MT09 847
2016 YAMAHA FJ09 847
2016 YAMAHA FZ-09 847
2015 YAMAHA MT09 847
2015 YAMAHA FJ09 847
2015 YAMAHA FZ-09 847
2014 YAMAHA MT09 847
2014 YAMAHA FZ-09 847

For all K&N Yamaha MT09 and Yamaha FZ-09 air filters visit the Yamaha MT09 Air Filters and Yamaha FZ-09 Air Filters pages on KNFilters.com.

Short Ram Intake System 69-5313TS from K&N Air Filters is designed to increase acceleration for 2014-2016 Kia Soul models with the 2.0-liter NU MPI L4 engine

The Kia Soul was made popular by the award winning “A new way to roll” advertising campaign featuring a car full of hamsters breaking free of the rat race by choosing to roll in a Soul. Perhaps one of the most memorable commercials from this advertising campaign was aired during the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA’s) and featured the song “Party Rock Anthem” by the group LMFAO.

K&N Air Intake System 69-5313TS is powder coated in a silver color to protect the tube and look good under the hood of 2014-2016 Kia Soul models with a 2.0-liter NU MPI L4 engine

Despite the implications of the “A new way to roll” ad campaign, the 2014-2016 Kia soul isn’t powered by a hamster running on a wheel. In fact, the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Kia Soul has an optional 2.0-liter NU MPI engine that packs 162 ponies under the hood. 162 horsepower is respectable, but reducing air intake restriction can help this engine perform even better. Owners seeking some extra boost in the power department can now install the 69-5313TS K&N performance short ram intake system. By replacing the maze of air ducting, stock air filter box, and disposable car air filters, K&N intake systems are able to reduce restriction and increase power.

69-5313TS from K&N is precision-engineered to be a simple-to-install performance add-on. The backbone of this intake system is a free-flowing mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube which helps to minimize restriction, allowing your engine to breathe easier. The larger than stock intake tube is mated to the original equipment throttle body with a reinforced stepped coupler. A durable silver color powder coated finish is applied to the tube, providing an attractive appearance under the hood that will look great for years to come.

An otherwise stock 2014 Kia Soul 2.0 gained an estimated 5.35 horsepower and 5.42 lb-ft of torque with a K&N Air Filters short ram intake system number 69-5313TS

K&N equips the 69-5313TS with the oversized RU-4600 reusable air filter, providing a large surface to help increase airflow without sacrificing engine protection. The reusable air filter is made with K&N’s famous high-flow filter media so it’s a washable and reusable air filter that can go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions. A heat shield shrouds the air filter under the hood, helping to deflect engine heat away from air entering the short ram intake.

All of the design features of the 69-5313TS performance short ram air intake system work in harmony to deliver increased performance. On the dyno, 69-5313TS produced an estimated additional 5.35 horsepower at 5852 rpm and an equally beneficial 5.42 pound-feet of torque at 4726 rpm over the factory air filter box system when installed on an otherwise stock 2014-2016 Kia Soul with the 2.0-liter NU MPI engine.

The 69-5313TS short ram air intake system is an excellent upgrade for a 2014, 2015 and 2016 Kia Soul with the 2.0-liter NU MPI engine. With simple to follow instructions and no need to make any other modifications to the vehicle, even a Party Rock Hamster can appreciate a new way to roll their Kia Soul.

If all that weren’t enough, K&N backs the 69-5313TS with the industry-leading K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty®. If you’re looking to put a few more ponies under the hood of a 2014-2016 Kia Soul with the 2.0-liter NU MPI engine, look no further than the 69-5313TS Typhoon short ram intake system. K&N Air Intake System 69-5313TS is designed to provide a lifetime of increased power on the following Kia Soul models:

2016 Kia Soul 2.0L
2015 Kia Soul 2.0L
2014 Kia Soul 2.0L

For all K&N Kia Soul air intakes visit the Kia Soul Air Intakes pages on KNFilters.com.