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K&N Filters to Sponsor $40K NASCAR Driver Development Scholarship to Young Racer

14 sept. 2009

K&N Filters announces a sponsorship program to provide a young upcoming race driver with a funded 10 race season in the 2010 NASCAR Grand American Modified Series, plus a one year driver development program. Long known for the company’s ongoing support of grassroots racing across America, K&N Filter’s heritage of motorsports involvement ranges from lawn mower racing to the top tiers of NASCAR.

K&N will sponsor one young race driver for a 10 race season in the 2010 NASCAR Grand American Modified Series

NASCAR recently announced for 2010 they are reducing the minimum age to 14 in NASCAR’s Charger divisions, including the Grand American Modified Series. This opens the K&N talent search up to young drivers as young as 13, as long as they turn 14 by the 2010 season. “We love being involved in the NASCAR Grand American Modified Series for a lot of reasons … one being the K&N Flow Control System, because it makes more power, is the filter of choice for a huge majority of the competitors,” stated Bob Harris, Corporate Race Accounts Manager for K&N Filters.

Ron Sutton's Winner's Circle is an established talent scout and development program, providing long term, comprehensive racing and career development for up and coming drivers focused on NASCAR careers

The winning driver will be placed with Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle (RSWC) race team in the series on the West Coast. The RSWC Modifieds weigh 2550 pounds and feature 410” V-8, 520 hp, roller valve train, methanol burning engines utilizing K&N air and oil filters. The talented driver selected will be awarded a one year scholarship in Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle NASCAR focused driver development program. The K&N scholarship winner will have a training program designed specifically for their age, experience and development stage.

“The $40,000 race sponsorship and driver development scholarship are just the next step in K&N Filters long history of supporting young racers,” stated Tony Yorkman, Sports Marketing Manager at K&N Engineering. “These are challenging times for everyone but, we are not going to stop caring about young racers. Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle already has a great process in place to find talented young drivers. We are tapping into their program to help us find a deserving young racer for K&N’s award.”

Sacramento, California based Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle is currently accepting driver resumes through the deadline of September 30th, 2009. The talent search concludes with an on-track Driver Shoot-Out with 40 of the nations’ top talented drivers on a California paved oval short track in early October. The application process is open to all drivers 13 to 19 years of age, with race winning backgrounds.

Many successful car racers today, honed their skills driving something smaller, such as Karts, Legends, Dwarf Cars, Quarter Midgets, Mini/Micro-Sprints, Dirt Karts and other forms of youth racing. K&N Filters and Sunoco Racing Fuels, an additional supporting sponsor, are awarding six free spots to young racers from various forms of youth motorsports in the 2009 RSWC Talent Search Shoot-Out.

“K&N Filter’s support for grassroots racing is unprecedented. Last year they came on board to sponsor several free spots in our talent search. This year, in a tough economy, K&N increased their involvement by adding a 10 race sponsorship and training program to a deserving young racer. We are excited to help develop a young racer’s career with K&N’s help,” said Ron Sutton.

RSWC is an established talent scout and development program, providing long term, comprehensive racing and career development for up and coming drivers focused on NASCAR careers. RSWC drivers are coached, groomed, trained and molded into what top teams look for when hiring drivers. The career development program consists of 12 veteran driver coaches, 24 classroom topics and eight organizations fielding over 20 race teams, all dedicated to develop drivers in the RSWC program. The teams are a balance of Open Wheel and Stock Car oval track race teams to develop highly versatile and accomplished winning drivers.

Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

Car Craft Magazine Article Puts K&N Filters and Holley Carbs to the Test with Engine Dyno

14 sept. 2009

"Car Craft" is an innovative automotive magazine that publishes articles to provide the average engine builder and car crafter a budget minded perspective on performance. Jeff Smith of "Car Craft" recently wrote an article called "Rapid Tune-Up Tricks for Your Favorite Holley Carb" which included testing from a visit to K&N's SuperFlow 902 dyno shop.

K&N in-house SuperFlow 902 engine dyno control room.

This article begins by analyzing the performance difference in a 383 small-block when the standard 650-cfm carburetor is swapped with a Holley 750 HP. The first step was to establish a baseline on the K&N engine dyno so that the results of the swap could be compared. Once the baseline was established, the carburetors were swapped and the engine was dyno tested again. The results were not what they had expected.

To read the full Car Craft article and to see Holley carburetor tuning test results go to "How to Upgrade Your Favorite Holley Carb" on carcraft.com.

K&N Race Specific Air Filter Designed for the 2008 to 2016 Yamaha YZF R6

14 sept. 2009

The 2009 to 2012 Yamaha YZF R6 Sportbikes are built to get around a race track and K&N has designed a replacement air filter to help meet your needs on the track.

Racing air filter for Yamaha YZF R6

The YA-6008R is specially made for asphalt racing only. Its two-ply cotton media is made to be less restrictive, providing a better racing advantage for the Yamaha’s 600cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder DOHC 16 valve engine.

This K&N replacement panel air filter is built with two layers of specially pleated media and designed to open up the air passage for less restriction. K&N racing air filters are designed to increase horsepower and acceleration.

K&N air filters are washable and reusable. This pre-oiled air filter will fit directly inside your OE air box assembly. There are three clips on the air filter that will slide into place as the air filter slides down into the air filter cavity in the air box. The K&N air filter will only fit into the air box one way. Please do not remove the air filter o-ring in the air box. Once you apply pressure, the K&N air filter will snap into place. Use the stock screws to secure the K&N motorcycle air filter to the air box. Make sure to install the center screw on the air box as this screw holds the air box lid and air filter in place. No cutting or fitting is required but fuel management modifications will be necessary to obtain optimum performance.

K&N’s YA-6008R is warranted against defective workmanship for one year after the date of purchase with no mileage limitation. This K&N air filter is not intended for dirt track, off road or highway use.

For 2008 to 2016 Yamaha YZF R6 motorcycles used in normal non-racing environments, K&N recommends its four layer replacement air filter, part number YA-6008 for excellent engine protection and air flow.

Use the K&N application search to find all K&N products for your ATV, motorcycle, or vehicle then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer near you.

2009 to 2016 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Superbike Enthusiasts Benefit from K&N Air Filter

14 sept. 2009

The 2009 to 2016 Suzuki GSX-R1000 is different from its predecessors, from its balance to engine specs there are a myriad of changes. Suzuki promotes the superbike as having total balance and the performance to exceed its biggest rivals when it comes to power.

Replacement air filter for Suzuki GSX-R1000

K&N has designed a new high flow replacement air filter, part number SU-1009 for the 2009 to 2016 Suzuki GSX-R1000 superbike. Our K&N air filter offers your Suzki the air it needs to respond with horsepower. K&N air filters are designed to increase horsepower and acceleration while providing excellent filtration.

This K&N air filter will fit in your Suzuki’s OE air box assembly. Do not remove the air filter o-ring in the air box. A deep, pliable application specific sealing bead ensures an air tight fit, without any cutting or fitting required. An injected molded base and a plastisol top plate ensure a perfect seal and long life.

Once the air box lid is reinstalled, put the stock screws into the air box lid and tighten. Make sure the center screw is installed because it holds the motorcycle air filter in place. Fuel management modifications are not necessary to obtain increased performance.

K&N invented the concept of washable reusable cotton air filters 40 years ago. Covered by our famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty, the SU-1009 will be the last air filter your 2009 to 2016 Suzuki GSX-R1000 will ever need.

The K&N SU-1009 air filter fits the following Suzuki GSX-R1000s:
2016 SUZUKI GSXR1000 COMMEMORATIVE EDITION 999
2016 SUZUKI GSXR1000 999
2015 SUZUKI GSXR1000 999
2014 SUZUKI GSXR1000 SE 999
2014 SUZUKI GSXR1000 999
2013 SUZUKI GSXR1000 999
2013 SUZUKI GSXR1000 1 MILLION C.E. 999
2012 SUZUKI GSXR1000 999
2011 SUZUKI GSXR1000 999
2010 SUZUKI GSXR1000 999
2009 SUZUKI GSXR1000 999

Use the K&N application search to find all K&N products for your ATV, motorcycle, or vehicle then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer near you.

Aprilia RSV-1000R Shines in Daytona SportBike Race Two at New Jersey Motorsports Park

14 sept. 2009

Rider Chaz Davies of the Factory Aprilia Millennium Technologies Team scored his second AMA podium of the year at the New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey.

Aprilia RSV 1000R puts Chaz Davies on the podium during the final race of the season in New Jersey

Aprilia RSV 1000R puts rider Chaz Davies on the podium during the final race of the season in New Jersey

During early qualifying at Daytona SportBike Race Two, Davies finished in the seventh position. Davies and the team continued to make improvements on their lap times and ended up in the fourth position on the starting grid. Rider Aaron Gobert did well during qualifying until he crashed. Gobert then started in seventeenth place on the grid.

New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey hosted Daytona SportBike Race Two

The Factory Aprilia Millennium Technologies Team finished in the top five in seven races during the 2009 season and also had a pair of podium finishes

The start of the first day of the AMA race went well for both Davies and Gobert. Davies moved quickly into third position and into a four bike battle with his competitors. He left most of the riders behind and moved into second place for the podium.

Gobert struggled with a rear tire that spun on the rim and caused a massive vibration. He still managed to bring his No. 97 Aprilia home in fourteenth position.

“The team worked hard all year to develop the Aprilia RSV-1000R into a competitive bike,” said Chip Spalding, Team Manager. “We knew it was time to put it all on the line since this was the last chance for us to get a win this season.”

In day two of competition, Gobert tried to latch onto the lead group. “Aaron had a great run on the inside and passed several riders going into turn one,” said Spalding. “Unfortunately, Garret Carter lost control of his motorcycle and hit Aaron.”

Gobert saved the crash for a split second, but was hit by another rider. He went down violently and was transported to an area hospital. He was released from the hospital hours later with bruising, said Spalding.

Davies was not affected by the chaos behind him. On lap two he took the lead and never looked back. His top spot vanished on lap 11 after he lost traction on his front tire going into turn nine. Davies crashed out of the lead. He was not hurt but his Aprilia was not able to continue.

“We started nine months ago with a new team, new rules, new riders and new bikes that we had never raced at a professional level,” said Kevin Hunt, Team Owner. “We had our work cut out for us, but everybody stepped up and made it happen.”

Some things remained the same for the team, including the use of K&N products. “We use K&N on the Aprilia RSV-1000Rs and everything we build,” said Spalding. “K&N protects our engines from debris and gives us great filtration. K&N is dependable and performs on the track ever time we race.

The Factory Aprilia Millennium Technologies team finished in the top five in seven races and added a pair of podium finishes to its resume.

“It was a great season,” said Davies. “The only thing I could wish for is more time. I think if we could have started the season with the bike we have now we could have been in contention for a championship.”

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