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Jake Andreotti proudly poses with his trophy and the number 7P K&N Filters Micro Sprint Car in victory circle at Plaza Park Raceway in Visalia, California

Jake Andreotti is a Micro Sprint Car driver based in the Northern California area. Jake began racing at just five years old with training beginning six months earlier. During a period of over six years racing Quarter Midget cars, Andreotti built up quite a race resume. He was able to accumulate five national titles, 20 club titles, regional titles and other series championships. Andreotti has broken track records across the United States and can even boast that he has raced internationally in Canada.

The Andreotti Racing team chooses a K&N reusable air filter and K&N crankcase breather to provide the airflow and protection needed to win races in their Pace Chassis Micro Sprint car

At the end of the 2013 Quarter Midget season Jake, and his father Jared, decided it was time to take Andreotti Racing to the next level. Jake took the skills he learned racing Quarter Midgets with him when he began racing Micro Sprint Cars for the 2014 season. Despite having to learn to drive an all-new car, Jake Andreotti has six wins to his name this season. His first main event win came in May at the Delta Speedway in Stockton, California. “It was a very memorable moment filled with high-fives, thumbs up, clapping, and such memorable bids of congratulations” said Jake’s mother Jenni Andreotti.

In just his first year of Micro Sprint Car racing, Jake Andreotti has already accumulated six wins and is battling for the King Of California championship title

Jake once again drove his number 7P K&N Filters Micro Sprint Car to victory circle at Plaza Park Raceway in Visalia, California. This was the second race towards the King Of California championship title. Jake’s father Jared Andreotti said of Plaza Park Raceway “Tricky track with some hard racing with very tough competition.” Jake didn’t have much time to celebrate his victory in Visalia, California as the Andreotti Racing family was on track again the next night in Leemore, California.

Unfortunately the race at Lemoore Raceway didn’t go as smoothly as the Andreotti team would have liked. “Salvaged a pretty good night considering nothing went our way. Started 13th in main, spun went to the back restarted 23rd and finished 7th. Very proud how Jake drove and stayed very strong” said Jake’s father Jared. With his finish at Lemoore Raceway, Jake Andreotti is only two points out of first place in the King Of California chase.

K&N believes in supporting up and coming racers at the grassroots level. K&N is proud to sponsor Andreotti racing and the number 7P K&N Filters Micro Sprint Car. Be sure to keep an eye on this young man as he has been described as “the next Kyle Larson” by those who have seen him race. Kyle Larson, who also got his start in the Northern California racing scene, was the 2012 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East champion and is now a rookie of the year contender in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

Brad Otoupalik brings his knowledge of international business as well as a passion for the automotive aftermarket and motorsports to the K&N team

Brad Otoupalik has joined the K&N family and taken on the role of Senior Director International Sales. Brad has years of experience in this field of business as he was previously the Director of International Business Development for Magnaflow Exhaust Products and Vice President of Sales for Performance and Motorsports at Cosworth Engineering. Brad is able to contribute extensive knowledge of developing and building new revenue streams and partnerships within the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. Jon Holder, who was recently appointed as the Chief Sales Officer for K&N, said “I am pleased to announce that Brad Otoupalik is joining K&N as Senior Director International Sales reporting to me and responsible for markets outside North America, and Europe.”

Brad’s remarkable resume is further complemented by his impressive educational background. Brad attended the University of California, Los Angeles where he received his undergraduate degree and ventured just twelve miles away to attend the University of Southern California earning his JD/MBA. When asked about his experience attending intensely rival universities, Brad admitted “I’m a (UCLA) Bruin. Graduate school at USC was all business for me.”

Brad Otoupalik has been in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry since 1998 when he started his own business. He also began road racing BMW cars in 2000 and considers himself an avid motorsports enthusiast. “Don’t let the slacks fool you; I’m a car guy at heart” said Otoupalik. On a personal note, Brad is married to his wife of 16 years and the couple has a 9-year-old son together.

K&N Engineering is the world's leading manufacturer of washable performance air filters and air intake systems. The K&N World headquarters, main manufacturing facilities and primary distribution center is based in Riverside, California. K&N is a world class filtration company selling air filters, oil filters, and air intake systems in over 30 countries with more than 5,000 products designed for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and industrial applications. From the K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty to the K&N Consumer Protection Pledge, K&N stands behind its products and its consumers. The distinctive K&N logo has represented performance for more than 45 years.

Roto-molded air intake tubes, like the one used in the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST intake system, allow K&N designers to maximize use of tight spaces under the hood of modern cars

The Ford Fiesta has been in production since 1976 and is one of the best selling cars from the Ford Motor Company. The 2010 model year saw Ford release the sixth generation Ford Fiesta worldwide and was the first time since 1980 that the Fiesta has been sold in the United States. In 2013 Ford decided to add some life to the party with the EcoBoost 1.6-liter turbo powered Fiesta ST making its debut for the 2014 model year. The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST EcoBoost features overboost allowing the 1.6L turbocharged engine to make a claimed 197 horsepower when using premium unleaded fuel.

Stop searching for cold air induction kits, a short ram intake style K&N Performance Air Intake System, number 63-2587, for the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is here

A sub-compact car, like the 2014 Ford Fiesta, with 197 horsepower may seem like overkill, however the electronic traction, and stability control combined with race inspired suspension make this a fun car to drive. In fact, many owners are searching for a Ford Fiesta ST cold air intake to increase power. If you’re such owner, look no further than K&N’s 63-2587 Performance Air Intake System. The 63-2587 Ford Fiesta ST air intake is expert-engineered and guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque. It replaces the restrictive factory system with a free-flowing, high-density polyethylene air intake tube to help minimize restriction, straighten, and increase airflow to the engine. More air means more usable power throughout the engine’s RPM range.

Dyno Chart - 2K&N Air Intake System, number 63-2587, produced an estimated additional 7.21 horsepower at 5,210 RPM on an otherwise stock 2014 Ford Fiesta ST EcoBoost 1.6L L4

K&N RU-4960 reusable air filter is fitted to the inlet of the K&N roto-molded air intake tube to provide excellent airflow rates as well as outstanding engine protection. The filter is washable and reusable and can go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions. K&N air intake 63-2587 for the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST incorporates a heat shield which helps to deflect engine heat away from incoming air. To help direct relatively cold air toward the auto air filter the factory cold air inlet is incorporated into the design of 63-2587 for the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST EcoBoost.

The K&N 63-2587 Performance Air Intake System produces notable horsepower and torque increases worthy of the Ford 1.6L EcoBoost engine. On the dyno, when installed on a 2014 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6L, the K&N 63-2587 Performance Air Intake System produced an estimated additional 7.21 horsepower at 5210 rpm and an impressive 10.07 pound-feet of torque at 3959 rpm. K&N is adamant about providing real world power gains and an explanation of how we perform dyno testing. Additional testing was performed to determine if replacing the turbo charge pipe was necessary for power gains. Replacing this additional section of the air intake tube did not result in increased performance, and made installation much more difficult than necessary.

The 63-2587 performance air intake system is an easy to install performance upgrade that can be installed in about 90 minutes or less using basic hand tools, and by following K&N’s simple step-by-step instructions. It maintains all necessary factory connections, including the factory crankcase breather clips, and does not require any additional modifications, like a tune, to be made to the vehicle. K&N backs their air intake systems with the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty so owners can rest assured that their intake system can stand up to the test of time.

Performance Air Intake System 63-2587 is guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque on the Ford Fiesta ST EcoBoost powered models below:

K&N Performance Air Intake System 57-2587 for the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST

Non-US 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 liter L4 Fuel Injected Engine
2015 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 liter L4 Fuel Injected Engine
2014 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 liter L4 Fuel Injected Engine

Note: The 63-2587 air intake system cannot be sold in California. They are not considered street legal for use in California or other states adopting California emission standards. For this reason, K&N has designed the 57-2587 air intake system that boast the same benefits and gains in horsepower as its counterpart the 63-2587, but the 57-2587 has received its CARB EO number and is street legal in all 50 states. K&N 57-2587 is guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque on the Ford Fiesta ST EcoBoost powered models below:

2014 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 liter L4 Fuel Injected Engine

For all K&N Ford Fiesta air intakes visit the Ford Fiesta Air Intakes page on KNFilters.com.

Emotions ran high for Heckert as he accomplished back to back wins with the last race at Watkins Glen International Raceway being his first NASCAR K&N Pro Series East career victory

Cameron Hayley was leading the Biscuitville 125 race until a restart on lap 52 of 60 gave Heckert the opening he needed to drive the number 34 Project Lifesaver Chevrolet past Hayley

Just a week ago Scott Heckert, a 20-year old hailing from Ridgefield, Connecticut, brought home top honors in his first NASCAR K&N Pro Series East victory at Watkins Glen International Raceway in Upstate New York. By pulling off a daring pass late in the race, Heckert took the Bully Hill Vineyards 125 win at Watkins Glen. With a similar late race pass in the Biscuitville 125, Scott Heckert was able to prove that his win at Watkins Glen wasn’t just luck. Heckert seems to have a knack for turning his Project Lifesaver Chevrolet both left and right on a road course.

Cameron Hayley, who led the most laps in the Biscuitville 125, was out front on lap 51 when the fifth caution flag of the day forced a restart with eight laps to go. This restart gave Scott Heckert just the edge he would need to work his way past Cameron Hayley and take over the lead. Heckert wasn’t in the clear just yet as another caution flag came out before the final lap. “I thought I had it. Then we got the caution and that restart was a lot of work. It was everything the car had for two laps. It was tough, but glad we got the win” said Heckert.

Cameron Hayley had to settle for another runner-up finish with the Biscuitville 125 being his fourth this season. If Hayley was disappointed in his finish it didn’t show. After the race Hayley commented “It was a wild and hot afternoon. Overall a great run for the Cabinets by Hayley Chevrolet.” Austin Hill would finish third with Gray Gaulding and Kaz Grala rounding out the top five finishers.

The top 10 finishers were running pretty close at Virginia International Speedway in Alton, Virginia but Heckert held onto his lead finishing .848 seconds ahead of runner-up Cameron Hayley

Scott Heckert also won the 21 means 21 presented by Coors Brewing Co. Pole Award and is seen here with Ben Rhodes who currently leads the championship points battle

Ben Rhodes continues to lead the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championship points with 65 points separating him and second place Cameron Hayley. Only two races remain in the 2014 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East season. Brandon Jones currently sits in third, just 14 points behind Hayley. Scott Heckert’s win moved him up to eighth.

The next NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race will at the Greenville Pickens Speedway in Greenville, South Carolina.

There has been a shift in the motorcycle cruiser market over the last few years. Motorcycle manufacturers, like the Yamaha Star Motorcycles division, have taken notice of the growing number of younger motorcyclists seeking stylish, fun-to-ride, middle weight cruiser motorcycles. For 2014 the Star Motorcycle division of Yamaha Motor U.S.A has thrown a wrench in the works of their competitors with the 2014 Yamaha Star XVS950 Bolt and XVS950R Bolt R-Spec motorcycles.

K&N air filter number YA-9514 is engineered to increase airflow and fit inside the stock 2014 Yamaha Star XVS950 Bolt and XVS950R Bolt R-Spec air cleaner without modifications

The K&N YA-9514 reusable air filter for 2014 Yamaha Star XV950 Bolt and XV950R Bolt R-Spec models is designed to fit inside the stock air filter box, also referred to as an air cleaner. K&N air filter number, YA-9514, is intended as a direct air filter cross reference for the stock Yamaha disposable air filter. For YA-9514 to fit the 2014 Yamaha Bolt without modification; K&N engineers had to design precision molded nylon mounting plates. The molded top and bottom plates sandwich the famous K&N high-flow pleated cotton gauze filter media and form a solid mounting surface.

Flow Chart for K&N stock 2014 Yamaha Star XVS950 Bolt and XVS950R Bolt R-Spec air cleaner, without modifications, Air Filter YA-9514

A K&N high-flow replacement 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 more air into your engine can increase performance, acceleration, and throttle response.

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 internationally recognized ISO 5011 protocol to guarantee that our air filters will provide high airflow without sacrificing engine protection. K&N YA-9514 air filter was shown to have a 98.72% 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. Detailed filtration test results are available for viewing.

Perhaps more exciting than the increased performance that comes with a K&N high-flow replacement air filter is that they are also washable and reusable. The advantage of a washable air filter is that it will pay for itself over time. Part number YA-9514 can be washed and made like new using one of the K&N Recharger air filter service kits. K&N Recharger kit 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 kit 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-9514 high performance air filter for 2014 Yamaha Star XVS950 Bolt and XVS950R Bolt R-Spec models is backed by the industry leading K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty. This means that 2014 Yamaha Bolt owners can enjoy a lifetime of increased performance, reusability, and long air filter service intervals when using part number YA-9514.

Washable air filter, number YA-9514, is designed provide a lifetime of increased performance without any need for modifications or tuning for the following Yamaha Star motorcycles:

2016 Yamaha XVS950 Bolt R-SPEC 942
2016 Yamaha XVS950 Bolt 942
2015 Yamaha XVS950 Bolt R-SPEC 942
2015 Yamaha XVS950 Bolt C-SPEC 942
2015 Yamaha XVS950 Bolt 942
2015 Yamaha XV950R 950
2015 Yamaha XV950 950
2014 Yamaha XVS950 Bolt R-SPEC 942
2014 Yamaha XVS950 Bolt 942
2014 Yamaha XV950R 950
2014 Yamaha XV950 950

For all K&N Yamaha Star XVS950 Bolt and XVS950R Bolt R-Spec air cleaners visit the Yamaha Star XVS950 Bolt Air Cleaners and Yamaha XVS950R Bolt R-Spec Air Cleaners pages on KNFilters.com.