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ArmsUp Motorsports Successful in SCCA Formula Continental & Formula Atlantic

16.10.2009

ArmsUp Motorsports is preparing 12 racecars out of their facility in Sheboygan Falls, WI.

ArmsUp Motorsports currently competes in SCCA Formula Continental division, SCCA Formula Atlantic division, and others.

ArmsUp Motorsports uses K&N air filters in its Formula Continental and Formula Atlantic cars.

Owner Gregg Borland continues to expand the ArmsUp Motorsports team by adding cars, drivers and crew members.

ArmsUp Motorsports started life as the marketing company for team owner Gregg Borland when he was competing in the Barber Dodge Pro Series. In 1998 Borland moved ArmsUp Motorsports in a new direction when the Ohio Native started preparing a 1988 Renard Formula Continental car for long time friend John Braun. From that small beginning, Borland continued to expand the team adding cars, drivers and crew members along the way. Today, ArmsUp Motorsports is one of the premier SCCA Formula Continental and Formula Atlantic racing teams, preparing 12 racecars out of their 10,000 square foot facility in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin.

ArmsUp Motorsports currently competes in the SCCA Formula Continental division, SCCA Formula Atlantic division, and select vintage events. Through the years, their successes have been impressive.

Significant achievements over the past five years are as follows:

2005

Qualified 1,2,3, in the Formula Continental class at the SCCA June Sprints with drivers Jim Victor, Kirk Kindsfater and Steve Welk Respectively
Formula Atlantic pole sitter and race winner at SCCA June Sprints with driver Chris Menninga
Competed in the Champ Car Atlantic Championship event at Road America with drivers Daniel Dileo and Chris Menninga

2006

Scored two podium finishes in two starts in the Cooper Tires Formula Ford 2000 Championship with driver Steve Welk 3rd Place Finish - SCCA June Sprints in Formula Continental with driver Kirk Kindsfater

2007

Finished 4th in the Formula Continental class at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs with driver Kirk Kindsfater

2008

3rd place finish - SCCA June Sprints in Formula Continental with driver Revere Greist

2009

SCCA Central Division Formula Continental Champions with driver Revere Greist
2nd place finish - SCCA June Sprints with driver Revere Greist
Placed 4 cars in the top 7 at SCCA National Championship Runoffs in Formula Continental, Revere Greist - 3rd, Joe Tovo - 5th, Jim Victor - 6th, Pat McGinnis - 7th.

ArmsUp Motorsports had used K&N air filters in its Formula Continental and Formula Atlantic cars since it began prepping cars in the late 1990's. ArmsUp Motorsports had discussions with K&N regarding a potential partnership in 2006. From there, the relationship grew into K&N becoming the official air filtration supplier to ArmsUp Motorsports.

According to team owner Gregg Borland, "K&N Filters provides ArmsUp Motorsports the best protection available for our highly tuned race engines. K&N Air Filters are fitted to all of our race vehicles to help deliver the most amount of clean air to the engine possible."

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Rising Star Jon Henry Wins 2009 American Late Model Series Championship

16.10.2009

Jon Henry is proving to be a rising star for Modifieds in the years to come

John Henry just won the 2009 UMP DIRTcar Fall Nationals at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. This is just the latest in a lengthy list of achievements for Henry. He has been racing since he was 12 years old, carrying on a lengthy family tradition. Both his dad and granddad competed together racing micro sprints at ADA Speedway in Ada, Ohio. Jon started out racing go-karts at Cridersville Speedway, and a year later moved up to micro sprints at Waynesfield Raceway Park. His dad by then had begun racing UMP Modifieds, and Jon never missed a single one of those races. "In 2004, my dad stepped aside and started to let me race the modified," stated Henry. "I got my first win after only my fourth time in the car at Waynesfield, and continued to race Modifieds for the next several years."

In 2008, Jon Henry completed 63 total races with 33 top 5 and 36 top 10 finishes.

Henry's racing success has continued to climb steadily ever since. In 2007 he participated in a total of 50 races, won four, had 32 top 5's and finished 2nd ten times. He was in fact selected that year out of 16,000 applicants to appear on Spike TV's new show "Reality Racing."

In 2008, he completed 63 total races with 33 top 5's and 36 top 10's. Highlights from the season include qualifying 44th fastest at the World 100 out of 175 drivers, winning his first Dirt Late Model event after only his 2nd race ever in the car, being named "Bell Racing Driver of the Month" for July, and making four out of five features at Volusia Speedway for the Dirt car Nationals. So far this year, he has continued an amazingly successful track record. He has already been in 68 races with 10 wins, 32 top 5's and 43 top 10's. He took 1st place at the Sunoco American Late Model Series (ALMS), is 7th in United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) National Points, and was named Sunoco Rookie of the Year, UMP National Rookie of the Year, Eldora Speedway Rookie of the Year, and Oakshade Raceway Rookie of the Year. Henry indeed looks to be a truly rising star in his series'.

"I met with K&N at the PRI show in Orlando Florida, and have had the opportunity to partner with them ever since," says Henry. They have a proven record of success and I knew it was the best choice for our racing program. K&N provides the best air filters on the market and not only have we seen consistent results, but have complete trust in their products."

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Sportcar Motion Builds One of the Fastest FWD Acura Integra in the US

16.10.2009

Sportcar Motions use K&N air and oil filters on Honda Integra and all of their projects.

Loi Song is the owner of Sportcar Motion located in San Marcos, California, he builds and prepares really fast aftermarket cars. Song's philosophy is to bring customers only the best that the aftermarket industry has to offer, to prove his point, he's put together one of the fastest FWD Acura Integras in the country. With Tim Kuo at the wheel, driving at Spring Mountain, they placed first in the Modified Class (Renzo Marsano is the co-driver and Loi's go-to guy).

Award winning Honda Integra owned by Sportcar Motion in San Marcos, California

"It feels great to win in the car's debut, we've worked hard over the years to perfect our balanced tuning methodology. It's a special time for us at Sportcar Motion; this proves that we're not just a one hit wonder. We look forward to the end of the '09 season and a tough '10 season. We will be moving our trusted EG hatchback into the unlimited class to battle against factory backed teams. Should be an interesting and fun year," explains Song.

The brainstorm for building the winning Integra came after GM broke the FF record back in '05. "I knew that we had to step up our game," claims Song. "We've learned a lot by running our trusted EG6 Civic chassis through the years. We've always taken plenty of notes on what we want to see in a perfect chassis/platform. Some of the things we had on our wish-list were a more rigid chassis and a longer wheelbase for high speed corner stability."

Sportcar Motion, located in San Marcos, California, builds and prepares really fast aftermarket cars.

All their copious notes added up and lead to one conclusion - a Type R chassis. "We believe that the '98 Integra chassis is the best FF chassis ever produced," says Song. "I didn't do this all by myself though, I'd like to thank some important people that have made this project happen in a very short period of time: Tim Kuo, Billy Edwards, Socrates, Romeo and of course, Renzo."

Songs' engine of choice is the Hondas' newest K24. "Many people think that we run forced induction. We probably will in the near future, but for now we are trying to keep it simple - besides you can't beat the sound of an NA engine."

The USDM K24 engine modifications include:

-USDM RSX transmission, CRV 4.78 Type R final drive, KAAZ Clutch Type Differential
-Exedy clutch/flywheel
-JE 13.7:1 pistons, 87.5mm
-Crower MaxLite rods
-Skunk2 cams, valvesprings, and retainers
-HaSport mounts
-DTR exhaust manifold
-RBC manifold
-BDL fuel rail
-SX fuel pressure regulator
-Earls lines used throughout engine bay
-Wire tuck, deleted excess hoses and wiring
-Hondata K-Pro management
-Tuning provided by Shaun Church of Church Automotive Testing
-SportCar Motion custom shift-box
-Custom painted OEM valve cover/Mugen oil cap/Spoon spark plug cover

The Integra and all of Sportcar Motions' creations use K&N air and oil filters. "We wouldn't even consider anything else," says Song. "Can you guys provide us with a big-rig though, so we can haul the car to all the East Coast Races next year," jokes Song.

The '10 season will be a challenging one for the Sportcar Motion crew, "we plan on competing in all classes of the Redline Time Attack, we also plan on breaking the GM FF record in SUPERLAP," concludes Song, not joking this time.

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Dixie Shootout in Woodstock, Georgia Nets Big Payday for Tarheel Tiger Ray Cook

16.10.2009

K&N supported racer Ray Cook, aka the Tarheel Tiger is on a roll. The Brasstown, North Carolina native scored his first career Dixie Shootout win at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Georgia.

Ray Cook collected $10,000 for the win in the 20th Annual Dixie Shootout in Woodstock, Georgia, Courtesy of Rick Schwallie Photos

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned event was Cook’s fifth win this year. He also collected $10,000 for the win. Cook took the lead on lap 23 on the D-shaped track after starting in 7th place.

MasterSbilt Monte Carlo SS with a Race Engine Design Motor, K&N filters, Integra Racing Shocks, American Racer Tires and Real Racing Wheels driven by Ray Cook in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Woodstock, Georgia, Courtesy of Rick Schwallie Photos

Ray Cook and his family in victory lane after he took first place in the Dixie Shootout at Dixie Speedway, Courtesy of Rick Schwallie Photos

There was a caution on lap 37 which turned out to be a break for Cook as it cleared out the cars in front of him for the restart. The green flag restart only lasted two laps. Racer Don O’Neal slowed the track down with a flat tire and brought out the third and final caution of the night.

After the final restart, Cook held his lead over Dan Schliper and kept a three-car length lead with ten laps to go. With five laps remaining, Schlieper started to cut down Cook’s lead.

Schlieper was within two car lengths of Cook but he could not get by and Cook took the win in his Danny Dishman and Ronald Ivey owned MasterSbilt Monte Carlo SS with a Race Engine Design Motor and K&N filters. “Our K&N filters protect our engines at every race and give us extra horsepower and great filtration,” said Cook. “I’ve used K&N products for a decade and would not use anything else. I also use K&N on my personal vehicles and in my race shop.”

Cook currently stands sixth in Lucas Oil Series points after 39 events.

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Custom 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 is Ongoing Project for Owner Robert LeJuett

16.10.2009

This custom 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 is equipped with K&N Air Intake System

Robert LeJuett is far from your ordinary Chevy truck owner. He is constantly improving his 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 to match the vision that is fueled by his overwhelming passion for custom vehicles. "I just purchased the truck in December 2008," LeJuett stated. "I received a lot of great advice and guidance on modding my truck from GMTruckClub.com. I have been a member since Dec. of '08." LeJuett won Ride of the Month in August of 2009.

Prior to owning his Chevy Silverado, Robert LeJuett had customized his motorcycle. "My motorcycle was heavily modified," said LeJuett. "But my Silverado is the first vehicle I have owned which I've put so much into aftermarket mods."

Robert LeJuett's modified 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3L

LeJuett has equipped his 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 with K&N air intake 57-3058. "I chose the K&N intake system for my truck because of the great experience I had with K&N on my motorcycle," LeJuett said. "Not to mention it sounds great."

"I've been using K&N for approximately 6 years with the first being a K&N air filter for a custom intake on my 2003 Yamaha V-Star 1100 motorcycle," added LeJuett. "I will continue to use K&N performance products for the added horsepower."

The future is still bright for custom Silverado owner Robert LeJuett. "I have several mods I would like to complete before I would consider it for any truck shows," he said. I would like to add an aftermarket audio system, custom gauges, off road lights, Bushwacker fender flares, and finish blacking out the rest of the chrome."

LeJuett speaks very highly about the guidance available from his truck club GMTruckClub.com. "You will find a lot of great personal experiences and photos of their GM/Chevy Trucks and SUV's," said LeJuett. "They have great contests as well. I have won some great K&N products through GMTruckClub.com."