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Dirt Kart racer Kyle Denmyer transitions to Chris Hiser Motorsports to race 358 Sprint Cars.
Young drivers wait for a phone call. One call. That call, the call that changes the future of their racing career. Earlier this year, Kyle Denmyer received that call.
Chris Hiser called the successful dirt kart racer and offered Denmyer his first big break, a ride in a 358 Sprint Car at the legendary Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania.
Kyle Denmyer has experienced five wins in twelve starts in Kart racing.
"It has been my biggest dream and goal for as long as I can remember (to drive a Sprint Car)," Denmyer said. "For it to finally come true is just indescribable."
Denmyer was off to another strong start in his kart when the call came to jump in Hiser's 358 Sprint Car.
"When all of this took place, it kind of threw a curveball at me so I haven't raced as much as I'd like," Denmyer said. "My team and I have been doing a lot of testing just trying to get comfortable with the car and get me some seat time. But the kart races I have run have been very successful, with five wins in twelve starts."
Denmyer has had a lot to learn at Lincoln Speedway. An incredibly fast dirt track that is famous for eating racecars, Denmyer fell victim last month when he suffered his first major crash in a Sprint Car. Thankfully, he was all right, and there was someone willing to pick his team back up.
Kyle Denmyer races the 358 winged sprint car around the dirt track at Lincoln Speedway for Chris Hiser Motorsports.
"That was one of the hardest moments for not only me but my team, who works so hard to keep the car going," Denmyer said. "But it wasn't a day later and I got a call from my car owner telling me that we have a sponsor, Allied Well Drilling, to put a new car in the shop.
"That lifted my spirits right up, knowing that I have such good sponsors willing to keep me going."
The wreck put Denmyer's season in perspective, allowing him to refocus his goals for the rest of the season and concentrate on building experience towards next season.
Denmyer said he would be willing to take on more racing if the opportunity presented itself, all in the hopes of gaining even more of the ever-important seat time.
#38 Winged Sprint Car driven by Kyle Denmyer sports Jim Bowen 358 engine.
"I really don't have too high of goals for the rest of the season," Denmyer said. "I just want to continue getting comfortable with the car and the way you drive it because it's all new to me and my crew.
"Eventually I want to be hitting it hard and taking K&N Filters and Chris Hiser Motorsports to victory lane as much as possible."
Denmyer is currently attending Hartford Tech, where he is studying welding, something that can be very useful when working on his own racing machines. He has two years left in school and then hopes to make a living behind the wheel.
As with any competitive racing team, Denmyer has a loyal and strong group of supporters behind him, and K&N Filters is one of those companies.
"I have to give it to K&N's air filter, it keeps my Jim Bowen 358 engine running at the top level," Denmyer said about his Sprint Car. "With running on dirt all the time, we are very hard on filters, but K&N is definitely by far the only filter that will hold up to the abuse we put it through and keeps us running strong."
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Mark Capener raced his 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo in the 2012 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational.
It's the last few minutes of SEMA, and the rush to pack and leave has begun. Vendors start tearing down their displays, security guards escort buyers and dealers toward the exit and thousands of people start their journey home. K&N however, had a different destination; the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational in Pahrump Nevada. K&N, Royal Purple, OPTIMA Batteries, and many other vendors joined with hundreds of race-enthusiasts to make the 54-mile trip to Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch.
2012 OPTIMA® Batteries Ultimate Street Car Invitational Competitors.
Over 50 of SEMA's top cars were included in several races at the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational (OUSCI) Presented by Royal Purple and K&N Engineering, and hosted by SPEED Channel.
During SEMA, Optima Batteries Coordinated a meeting to reveal and congratulate the 50 winners that would compete in the race. Television personalities Amanda Salas and Bill Goldberg were handing out awards, along with many of the Optima Batteries Staff. The conclusion of the meeting came with a "See you all on Saturday!"
Mike Ryan excited the crowd at the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational when he brought out his 2,500 horsepower Freightliner big rig.
The main race events of the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational took place Saturday, November 3, with the BFGoodrich Hot Lap Challenge, Ridetech Autocross Challenge, Wilwood Disc Brakes Speed Stop Challenge, and the Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Performance and Design Challenge. The Detroit Speed and Engineering/JRI Shocks Road Rally occurred following the close of the SEMA Show Friday, November 2.
Mike Ardito raced his 1967 Pontiac Firebird in the 2012 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational.
Mark Stielow and his 1967 Chevy Camaro received 1st place in overall points, making this his second OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational title to date. Close behind was Brian Hobaugh with his 1973 Chevy Camaro. Stielow received an overall total of 83 points while Hobaugh trailed closely with 82.
More than half of the participants of the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational (OUSCI) had a K&N air filter installed on their race car. K&N brings high performance to engines and is one of the essential items when adding horsepower to any vehicle. K&N's High-flow technology reduces restriction and makes your engine breathe easier, thus producing horsepower.
Mark Stielow ranked #1 in the 2012 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational in his 1967 Chevy Camaro.
Brian Hobaugh ranked #2 in the 2012 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational in his 1973 Chevy Camaro.
The 2012 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational top 25 ranking participants:
1. Mark Stielow (1967 Chevy Camaro)
2. Brian Hobaugh (1973 Chevy Camaro)
3. Todd Earsley (2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 GSR)
3. Bret Voelkel (1933 Ford Coupe)
5. Travis Hill (2013 Nissan GT-R)
6. Steven Rupp (1968 Chevy Camaro)
7. Danny Popp (2010 Chevy Camaro L28)
7. Kyle Tucker (1970 Chevy Camaro)
7. Karl Dunn (2007 Ford Saleen Parnelli Jones Mustang)
10. Brian Finch (1972 Chevy Camaro)
10. Jim Holloway (2013 Ford Mustang RTR)
12. Phil Gerber (1970 Chevy C10 Pickup)
12. Ryan Mathews (1966 Ford Mustang)
14. Bob Bertelsen (1971 Chevy Camaro)
15. Rob McGregor (1970 Chevy C10 Pickup)
16. Chris Smith (1967 Chevy C10)
17. Joey Seely (1986 Porsche Carrera)
18. Dale Akuszewski (1964 Sunbeam Tiger)
18. Jeff Cleary (1967 Chevy Corvette)
20. David Brandt (1969 Chevy Camaro)
20. Todd Foust (1965 Ford Mustang Convertible)
22. Todd Rumpke (2010 Chevy Camaro)
23. Curt Hill (1972 Chevy C5 Blazer)
24. Brad Coomer (1970 Chevy C10)
25. Stacy Tucker (1969 Chevy Camaro)
Optima Batteries, Royal Purple and K&N banners could be seen in the track background, with hundreds of attendees stopping by to get their share of free gear. At one point, after the race had ended, five Classic 1968-1972 Chevy Pickups were seen lined up in front of the K&N Truck and trailer with some of Optima Batteries' Girls standing next to each vehicle for an amazing photo shoot!
This year, if you attend SEMA, make sure you add the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational to your Calendar as well. If you are unable to make the event, you can also check your listings for the airing of the event on SPEED Channel.
Dylan Kwasniewski wins the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race at Greenville Pickens Speedway
Dylan Kwasniewski took a page from the fable "The Tortoise and the Hare" to win the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race at Greenville Pickens Speedway in South Carolina. Patience and endurance proved to be the winning formula in the Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet 140. Kwasniewski fell back early in the race and waited for the right moment to make his move to the front. His steady pace gave him a definite advantage in the closing laps of the race.
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East racer Dylan Kwasniewski takes the pole at Greenville Pickens Speedway race.
He took the lead on lap 108 at Greenville Pickens Speedway, after falling back as far as ninth early in the race, and outpaced the field by more than 2.5 seconds to win his fifth race of the season. He also padded his lead in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East standings.
"We had to drop back a little bit to make sure we had something at the end," said Kwasniewski, driver of the No. 98 Chevrolet for Turner Scott Motorsports. "That's what you got to do. We didn't want to fall back too much to where we would be in a bad spot to go back up. This car was awesome."
NASCAR K&N Pro Series West racer Dylan Kwasniewski climbs into his Rockstar Energy/Royal Purple #98 Chevy Impala at Greenville Pickens Speedway
Dylan Kwasniewski won the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West championship in 2012 and is looking to become the first driver to win the West and East Series championships in consecutive years.
He won the pole and led the first two laps of the race at Greenville Pickens Speedway. Daniel Suarez took the lead from Kwasniewski on lap 3 and held for 65 laps. Suarez led the most laps, but he struggled in the final laps of the race.
Dylan Kwasniewski leads the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East standings by 40 points over Brett Moffitt.
Suarez said he was anticipating a late caution flag in the race at Greenville Pickens Speedway. There was only one caution period, for debris from laps 59-66. Suarez finished in second place in the race.
"We were really strong, probably the same speed than Dylan in the 98," Suarez said. "He was really strong too. I think we were the same speed, but probably we wait too much. I don't know. Second place, good points for the championship. We are going to keep working on this thing to try to win another race."
Rookie Gray Gaulding posted his second strong finish in a row. He came in third place in the race at Greenville Pickens, his second top-five in a row.
Dylan Kwasniewski and his team in Victory Lane after the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race at Greenville Pickens Speedway.
"We came up with a good top five at VIR (Virginia International Raceway) and another top five here," Gaulding said. "I think we're just knocking on the door of that win. Good momentum going to New Hampshire. Can't wait to get there."
Dylan Kwasniewski leads the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East standings by 40 points over Brett Moffitt with four races remaining on the East Series schedule. Ben Kennedy is third in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East standings, 53 points behind Kwasniewski.
"Turner Scott Motorsports did a great job. We came here testing and got (the car) absolutely money," Kwasniewski said. "Every single person on this team did a fantastic job to give me a great car."
The Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet 140 will be televised on Fox Sports 1 on September 22 at noon EDT.
The next race in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East is the North American Power 100 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 21.
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Greg Pursley wins third NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race of the season at Spokane County Raceway.
Greg Pursley won his third NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race of the season at Spokane County Raceway, an event that featured NASCAR Spring Cup Series veteran and two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip.
Cameron Hayley wins the pole in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at Spokane County Raceway.
Pursley took the lead on lap 115 of the Toyota/NAPA Auto Parts 150 at Spokane County Raceway and won the race by a 2.259-second margin over Derek Thorn. It was Pursley's third win of the season and the 16th of his NASCAR K&N Pro Series West career. "We destroyed a car last week at Monroe, getting second - just totaled it," he said. "We brought this one as a backup. Everybody at Gene Price Motorsports rebounded and did an awesome job. I can't thank them enough."
Greg Pursley, the 2011 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West champion, was the runner-up at the race at Evergreen Speedway on August 17. Dylan Lupton won the race, the first of his career. The race ended with a multi-car crash that damaged a number of cars contending for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West championship.
An autograph session was held at Spokane County Raceway during the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race.
Pursley wasn't able to make much of a dent in the championship standings with the win at Spokane County Raceway. Thorn leads the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West standings by 23 points over Cameron Hayley. Pursley is in fourth place in the West Series standings, 31 points behind Thorn.
"I think we lost a point to Hayley in the championship deal," Thorn said. "But all in all it was a good points night for us and we'll try to capitalize on it in the next one."
Hayley won the pole and was third in the race. He led 31 laps, taking the top spot from Pursley on lap 6. Michael Self passed Hayley for the lead on lap 37 and was out front until lap 114.
"It was a good run for our Cabinets by Hayley Ford Fusion," Hayley said. "I think we might have gained a point for the championship. That's a positive out of the day, but we took a gamble. We thought it was going to go green the whole way. We got a couple of cautions there. I just went too hard early, trying to get to the front so that if it did go green, we'd be there. But the yellows came out and we just didn't have enough there at the end. Overall it was a good run, but we'll learn from this."
Self led a race-high 78 laps, but fell back at the end after the fourth caution period on lap 105. Greg Pursley passed Self for the lead on lap 115 and pulled away over the last 35 laps at the Spokane County Raceway. "We gotta thank K&N for sponsoring our series and especially the fans in Spokane for coming out and seeing us here," Pursley said.
Pursley joined Self and Thorn as the only three-time winners in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West this year. Lupton is the only other driver to win a NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race in 2013.
Giles Thornton, a 15-year-old rookie, was fourth. Patrick Staropoli, making his NASCAR K&N Pro Series West debut, was fifth.
Waltrip was eighth in qualifying and finished 11th in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at Spokane County Raceway.
The next NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race is the iON Utah Grand Prix at Miller Motorsports Park on September 14.
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Dylan Kwasniewski won the inaugural NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race at Virginia International Raceway
Dylan Kwasniewski lead a race-high 39 laps in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series at Virginia International Raceway for the victory.
Dylan Kwasniewski took another step toward winning his second NASCAR K&N Pro Series championship in as many years. Kwasniewski won the inaugural NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race at Virginia International Raceway winning the pole and leading a race-high 39 laps.
It was his fourth win of the season in the East Series and his ninth overall in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series. It was also his first NASCAR K&N Pro Series win on a road course.
"It was an awesome race. I couldn't ask for anything better," Kwasniewski said. "I thought they were going to get me there for a little bit, but we just had to keep calm and make sure I didn't burn off my tires because that was the biggest thing. We had to keep the tires under us and make sure we had rubber left at the end, and we did."
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East racer Dylan Kwasniewski leads the pack at Virginia International Raceway.
Dylan Kwasniewski won the K&N Pro Series West championship last year. He switched the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East with Turner Motorsports and has won East
Dylan Kwasniewski won the pole then continued to victory lane in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race at Virginia International Raceway.
Series races at Bristol Motor Speedway, Iowa Speedway and Langley Speedway in Virginia.
He led the first 10 laps of the race before giving way to Daniel Suarez, who won the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race at Columbus Motor Speedway in Ohio. Suarez was in the lead for 17 laps until Kwasniewski regained it on lap 29.
The race ended under a green-white-checkered flag when the engine in Suarez's car blew up on lap 50. Suarez crossed the finish line in 18th place.
This win marks Dylan Kwasniewski's fourth win of the season in the East Series and his ninth overall in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series.
Bryan Ortiz was second, followed by Brett Moffitt in third. Ben Kennedy was fourth and Gray Gaulding was the highest-finishing rookie in fifth.
Dylan Kwasniewski leads the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East standings by 28 points over Moffitt with five races to go. Kennedy is in third place in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East standings, 40 points behind Kwasniewski.
Dylan Kwasniewski took another step toward winning his second NASCAR K&N Pro Series championship.
NASCAR K&N Pro Series veteran Peyton Sellers made his first start since 2008. He was seventh at Virginia International Raceway. In his previous start in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, he won the race at Stafford Motor Speedway in Connecticut.
Rookie Scott Heckert posted his best finish in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. He was eighth, his first top-10 finish in 10 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East starts.
The next race in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East is the Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet 140 at Greenville Pickens Speedway in South Carolina on September 2.
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