Bud Kaeding wins main event during USAC West Coast Sprint Car Race
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When seated behind the wheel, it's easy to think that racing is a solo sport. According to BK Motorsports and K&N Filters racer Bud Kaeding, nothing could be further from the truth. "My teams are very important," he explained. "You need chemistry to make it all work." Confidences were high coming into the World of Outlaws series at the Thunderbowl, in Tulare, California. The Brian Matherly owned, Kaeding Performance/SCI/BZE backed #19 car had performed well at the previous venue, so the BK Motorsports team was ready to race.
A well prepared Kaeding Performance/SCI/BZE backed #19 World of Outlaws race car
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Kaeding finished with the sixteenth quickest lap in the qualifying round and finished in the same position where he started at the end of the first heat. Methodically maneuvering his way toward the front of the pack, Kaeding had worked his way into the top ten by the thirteenth lap before the first red flag of the night flew. By the yellow flag, he was in ninth place but faced a steering issue at the restart bringing the car to a stop as heavy rains began pounding the track. In the face of all the trouble, Kaeding held tight and retained his grip on ninth place until the end.
Despite the final result, Kaeding, a six-year-K&N Filters-racing veteran, remained positive, "The team had worked hard to get the car perfect. The race was a lot of fun. It was slick, and there was a lot of racing going on during the feature. Those kinds of nights are fun!"
Never one to let up, Kaeding competed in the following Rebel Cup Series winged division behind the wheel of Werbach Motorsports' machine. Kaeding dominated, taking his first heat, and swiped the lead in the sixth lap and grabbed his ninth win of the 2012 season. The fun continued as Kaeding ran the Werbach machine on Friday night in Watsonville, where he scored a second place finish.
The K&N sponsored USAC West Coast 360 class race car
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In the USAC West Coast 360 class, Kaeding was the third fastest of the 19 cars. Maneuvering around the crowd and a flat with seven laps left to go, the Campbell, CA driver was still able to score USAC gold.
"Our non-wing car is always awesome, and tonight was no different," he explained. "You're supposed to win when you start on the front row, and luckily we were able to do our job."
"What can you say?" continued the San Jose, California driver. "It is just one of those years where we are good anywhere we go, and in anything we get to race. I can't thank everyone who made this weekend possible."
Overall, BK Motorsports is enjoying one of the best statistical season's to date, snatching up its eighth and ninth wins of 2012 thanks to great showings at both the USAC West Coast 360 and Rebel Cup Series races Saturday night at Kings Speedway in Hanford, California, and a second place finish Friday night.
Of course, Kaeding is no stranger to winning; the third-generation racer is a three-time winner of the Perris Oval Nationals, Arizona's Western World, and a three-times Silver Crown Series Champion, and winner of the Knoxville Non-wing and Midget Nationals; and has participated in several series including the USAC National sprint cars, USAC Silver Crown, USAC National Midget series, USAC Western Sprint and Midget series, as well as the World of Outlaws, Northern Auto Racing Club, Ocean Speedway Sprint Cars, USAC West Coast 360 and USAC CRA Series and DAYTON Indy Light series.
Kaeding and team BK Motorsports are also aware of the importance of maintaining their vehicles. "Maintenance is key," he suggested. "Races are won in the shop. If you're not prepared to win, it is most likely not going to happen." That is why the BK Motorsports team depends exclusively upon K&N filters. "We use the HP oil filters and the four-inch K&N sprint car air box, Kaeding explained. "They are the most efficient products on the market. Our engine builders love them. If you want to be the best, you have to use the best."
It was during the USAC 2006-2007 series that Kaeding had begun conversations with K&N Filters, explaining, "K&N is definitely the best product out there in more ways than one; from the horsepower increase shown on the dyno to keeping the inside of our engine clean, K&N is not only our favorite but also that of our engine builders as well." And keeping Kaedings' Alviso Rock/K&N Filters/FK Shocks BZE No.29 machine running its very best is all that matters.
Kaeding would like to thank Kaeding Performance, Sprint Car Innovations, Alviso Rock, BZE, Factory Kahne Shocks, Racing Optics, K&N Filters, Yak Graphics, ButlerBuilt, and Brown and Miller for their continued support.
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Replacement Air Filter for select 2009-2016 Toyota and Subaru 1.4L diesels
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Some may wonder how vehicle manufacturers come up with the model names for the vehicles they produce. It is an entertaining thought. Do they write names on flash card, throw them in a hat, and hope for the best? Or do they spend hours searching for the perfect name with detailed market research?
Perhaps, Toyota could have selected a better name for the Urban Cruiser but, you have to admit it is practical. This little pocket rocket can weave through European cities with ease and comfort. The title may not be genius but, the concept of the car is quite spectacular. The miles per gallon achieved with the Urban Cruiser can be attributed to the light weight, compact design and fuel efficient engine. This is a perfect mode of transportation for any individual and three other friends.
Restriction Chart for the 33-2988 Air Filter
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K&N has designed a replacement air filter to help improve the performance of this tiny transporter and several other Toyota and Subaru models with 1.4 liter diesel engines. K&N part number 33-2988 helps these engines breathe better through a high flow design. Better air flow can result in more power and torque.
Another feature that will keep your engine happy is the excellent filtration 33-2988 will provide. The four layers of oil impregnated media flows more air than typical paper air filters and the oil coated cotton fibers trap dirt to protect your engine. K&N has been making air filters for generations so you can expect nothing but great results.
Part number 33-2988 is washable and reusable as well so, no more throwing away one time use air filters. All it requires is a simple cleaning, drying then re-oiling. This filter can go for up to 50,000 miles, depending on driving conditions before cleaning is necessary. K&N's 33-2988 should last you a million miles. Don't believe it? That is why K&N backs this product with a Million Mile Limited Warranty.
Performance air filter 33-2988 offers a lifetime of performance for the 1.4 liter Toyota Urban Cruiser in addition to the following Toyota and Subaru diesel models:
2016 Toyota Yaris 1.4L L4 Diesel
2015 Toyota Yaris 1.4L L4 Diesel
2015 Toyota Verso S 1.4L L4 Diesel
2014 Toyota Yaris 1.4L L4 Diesel
2014 Toyota Verso S 1.4L L4 Diesel
2014 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4L L4 Diesel
2014 Subaru Trezia 1.4L L4 Diesel
2013 Toyota Yaris 1.4L L4 Diesel
2013 Toyota Verso S 1.4L L4 Diesel
2013 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4L L4 Diesel
2013 Subaru Trezia 1.4L L4 Diesel
2012 Toyota Yaris 1.4L L4 Diesel
2012 Toyota Verso S 1.4L L4 Diesel
2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4L L4 Diesel
2012 Toyota Iq 1.4L L4 Diesel
2012 Subaru Trezia 1.4L L4 Diesel
2011 Toyota Yaris 1.4L L4 Diesel
2011 Toyota Verso S 1.4L L4 Diesel
2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4L L4 Diesel
2011 Toyota Iq 1.4L L4 Diesel
2011 Subaru Trezia 1.4L L4 Diesel
2010 Toyota Yaris 1.4L L4 Diesel
2010 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4L L4 Diesel
2010 Toyota Iq 1.4L L4 Diesel
2009 Toyota Yaris 1.4L L4 Diesel
2009 Toyota Iq 1.4L L4 Diesel
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Roger Hayden raises trophy after Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course race
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To some people, winning just comes easy. This statement was never more true than for legendary NBA star Michael Jordan. Since his retirement from professional basketball, Jordan, whose passion for motorcycle racing led him to form Michael Jordan Motorsports in 2004, has sought to bring a new level of excellence to the motorcycle racing industry. It is due to this elevated standard that the Michael Jordan Motorsports (MJM) team has celebrated its best season of AMA Pro National Guard Superbike in years.
Ben Nostrom knee drags on his #23 Michael Jordan Motorsports Suzuki GSXR-1000 race bike
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Coming from this past weekend's double-header at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, Michael Jordan Motorsports and National Guard racer Roger Hayden rode his Suzuki GSX-R1000 to second and third place podium finishes, as teammate Ben Bostrom took seventh-place finish on Saturday. This follows the Michael Jordan Motorsports teammates' solid finishes at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, in the double-header AMA Pro National Guard Superbike weekend weeks earlier. The month prior saw Hayden and Bostrom clinch their best results so far this season in the series at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California., as Hayden fought his way to a spectacular second-place finish, while Bostrom brought in a respectable fourth-place result.
Turning his season around after running off the track and finishing 10th back in May, Hayden then explained the incident and how he turned around to take second place on the podium, "I was riding on the edge, trying to keep up, and I was starting to slide all over the place and go back a little bit. When another rider came by me, I hung on with him and tried to wait for the last few laps and we had a fun battle on the last half of the track. We missed the podium in Atlanta and we struggled earlier this weekend, so it was nice to finish up the weekend on a good note."
"We had a good weekend at Mid-Ohio," Hayden continued. "The first race went pretty good. I worked my way up to third and engaged in a good battle throughout the whole race. In the second race, I was able to go good right out of the gate and about halfway through the race, I moved into second. I had really good speed and ran with the leader the whole race. All in all, it was a good weekend for us and it was great to be back on the podium for both races. I can't thank my National Guard Jordan Suzuki team enough. Hopefully we can keep the ball rolling at Laguna Seca, which is a track that I like."
Trailing behind his teammate, Bostrom congratulated Hayden, "It was a rough weekend for the number 23 Jordan bike, but it was a great weekend for the National Guard Jordan 54. It was great to see Roger up on the podium and I hope to join him up there at Laguna Seca. And I have to thank the Jordan Motorsports boys, who are doing an awesome job as always."
Roger Hayden trails Ben Bostrom their Michael Jordan Motorsports AMA Pro Road Race bikes
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Currently by Hayden, the Michael Jordan Motorsports team was formed between Live Nation Motorsports, Jordan's management company, and Gemini Racing, to compete in the 2004 AMA Pro Supersport and Superstock seasons with a single rider, Montez Stewart. Since that time, Michael Jordan Motorsports has been racing the AMA Pro Roadracing Series exclusively, earning a series of successes in its short time; including a 3rd place Superstock Daytona podium finish in 2005, Superstock win at Barber in 2007, and the 2008 Superstock Championship. Other firsts include the team's first Superbike podium at Laguna Seca (2007), the first Superbike pole at Daytona (2010) and the team's first first Superbike win at 2010's Daytona.
Since Michael Jordan Motorsports has begun, the team has always sought to use the best products available - the best quality built, long-lasting, easy on the maintenance - and K&N certainly fit the bill, using K&N air filters and oil filters since 2004 and joining forces with K&N as a partner in 2009. The Michael Jordan Motorsports team is also a proud to partner with Jordan Brand (a division of Nike), National Guard, American Suzuki, Hanes, Gatorade, Bazzaz, Vortex Racing Components, FMF Exhausts, Gemini Racing, K-Tech Suspension-Orient Express Racing, Maxima Racing Oils, Mechanix Wear, K & N Air Filters, Dainese Leathers, AGV Helmets, Ancra Tie-downs, Chicken Hawk Racing Tire Warmers, Armour Bodies, DID Chains, Factory Pro Dyno, Roclun International, Cardo Scala Rider, STAR Motorcycle School, Motion Pro Tools, Zero Gravity Windscreens, with transportation provided by Eastside Trucking.
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