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At the time of its release in late 2011, the Ducati 1199 Panigale was the most powerful two-cylinder motorcycle in production. In 2013 the 1199's little brother, the 899, came along. With brand-new engines and frames, the latest in electronic aids and electronically adjustable suspension, these Italian stallions are track-day beasts. A beautiful machine with this level of performance deserves an air filter that won't hold it back on the track, and that's where K&N comes in with the DU-1112R purpose built racing air filter.

The K&N DU-1112R racing air filter is made with just two layers of cotton instead of four and fewer pleats for even less air restriction

The DU-1112R is an easy-to-install performance upgrade for the Ducati Panigale 1199 and 899 models listed below. This replacement motorcycle air filter is a race-spec filter, intended for closed-course paved racing use only. It's made with just two layers of K&N's famous oiled cotton gauze filter media and fewer pleats. The DU-1112R is designed to produce a noticeable increase in horsepower and acceleration by providing even lower airflow restriction than even a K&N replacement air filter for street vehicles. Fuel management modifications will be necessary when installing K&N Ducati Panigale racing air filter DU-1112R.

At the time of its release in late 2011, the Ducati 1199 Panigale was the most powerful two-cylinder motorcycle in production

Since the DU-1112R is made from cotton it's washable and reusable. Depending on track conditions, simply wash and re-oil the filter using one of K&N's Recharger filter service kits. K&N backs the DU-1112R replacement racing air filter with a One Year Limited Warranty with no mileage limitation.

Since the DU-1112R is made from cotton it's washable and reusable. Depending on track conditions, simply wash and re-oil the filter using one of K&N's Recharger filter service kits. K&N backs the DU-1112R replacement air filter with a One Year Limited Warranty with no mileage limitation.

Find K&N DU-1112R replacement style racing air filter is guaranteed to fit and function on the following Ducati Panigale models:

2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200s Pikes Peak 1198
2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200s 1198
2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 1198
2016 Ducati 959 Panigale 959
2016 Ducati 1299 Panigale S 1285
2016 Ducati 1299 Panigale R 1285
2016 Ducati 1299 Panigale 1285
2016 Ducati 1198 Panigale R 1198
2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200s 1198
2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 1198
2015 Ducati 899 Panigale 898
2015 Ducati 1299 Panigale S 1285
2015 Ducati 1299 Panigale R 1285
2015 Ducati 1299 Panigale 1285
2015 Ducati 1199 Panigale R 1198
2014 Ducati 899 Panigale 898
2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale S 1198
2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale R 1198
2014 Ducati 1199 Panigale 1198
2013 Ducati 899 Panigale 898
2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore 1198
2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale S 1198
2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale R 1198
2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale 1198
2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Tricolore 1198
2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S 1198
2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale 1198

K&N race spec air filters are designed to deliver an increase in power that you can feel during closed course paved competition. K&N racing specific sportbike air filters are available for many late-model performance sportbikes. Use the K&N search by vehicle tool to find replacement motorcycle air filters and motorcycle oil filters for your sportbike, or to find out if a K&N race spec air filter is available.

K&N Pro Series canister oil filters have a fluted canister shape so they can be removed with a common oil filter cap wrench or a strap wrench

K&N Pro Series Oil Filters have been specially designed for professional installers, service providers, and DIY mechanics. The high-flow design of a K&N Pro Series Oil Filter can help to improve engine performance by reducing oil filter restriction. K&N Pro Series canister oil filters have a fluted canister shape so they can be removed with a common oil filter cap wrench or a strap wrench. K&N Pro Series Oil Filters are also available to replace the drop-in cartridge oil filters used in many gasoline, petrol, or diesel powered European cars like those from Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, Porsche, and Volkswagen. K&N Pro Series cartridge oil filters include replacement gaskets and/or O-rings where applicable.

K&N Pro Series cartridge oil filters, like those found in many European vehicles, include replacement gaskets and/or O-rings where applicable

K&N Pro Series Oil Filters provide outstanding filtration and engine protection throughout their service life. They are engineered to handle synthetic, conventional and blended motor oils. The pleated media used in K&N Pro Series oil filters provides high capacity making them suitable for extended oil change intervals when used in accordance with the vehicle and motor oil manufacturers’ recommendation. K&N Pro Series Oil Filters are available for canister and cartridge type oil filter applications and are an excellent alternative to expensive and occasionally hard to find original equipment oil filters.

K&N Pro Series canister oil filter, number PS-3004, is designed to fit the following Audi/VW models:

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L L4 F/I
2015 Volkswagen EOS 2.0L L4 F/I
2015 Volkswagen CC 2.0L L4 F/I
2015 Audi TT 2.0L L4 F/I
2015 Audi Q5 2.0L L4 F/I
2015 Audi Q3 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2015 Audi Q3 2.0L L4 F/I
2015 Audi ALLROAD 2.0L L4 F/I
2015 Audi A5 2.0L L4 F/I - Cabriolet
2015 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2015 Audi A4 2.0L L4 F/I
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L L4 F/I
2014 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L L4 F/I
2014 Volkswagen EOS 2.0L L4 F/I
2014 Volkswagen CC 2.0L L4 F/I
2014 Audi TT 2.0L L4 F/I
2014 Audi Q5 2.0L L4 F/I
2014 Audi ALLROAD 2.0L L4 F/I
2014 Audi A6 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2014 Audi A6 2.0L L4 F/I
2014 Audi A5 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2014 Audi A5 2.0L L4 F/I
2014 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2014 Audi A4 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 Volkswagen EOS 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 Volkswagen CC 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 Audi TT 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 Audi Q5 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 Audi ALLROAD 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 Audi A6 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 Audi A6 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 Audi A5 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 Audi A5 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 Audi A4 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 Audi A3 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2013 Audi A3 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 Volkswagen EOS 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 Volkswagen CC 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 Audi TT 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 Audi Q5 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 Audi A6 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 Audi A5 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 Audi A5 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 Audi A4 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 Audi A3 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2012 Audi A3 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4 F/I|
2011 Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 Volkswagen EOS 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 Volkswagen CC 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 Audi TTS 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 Audi TT 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 Audi Q5 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 Audi A5 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 Audi A5 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 Audi A4 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 Audi A3 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2011 Audi A3 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 Volkswagen EOS 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 Volkswagen CC 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 Audi TTS 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 Audi TT 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 Audi A5 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 Audi A5 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 Audi A4 Quattro Cabriolet 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 Audi A4 Cabriolet 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 Audi A4 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 Audi A3 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 Audi A3 2.0L L4 F/I - Turbo
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4 F/I - CCTA Eng.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 Volkswagen EOS 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 Volkswagen CC 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 Audi TTS 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 Audi TT 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 Audi A4 Quattro Cabriolet 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 Audi A4 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 Audi A3 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 Audi A3 2.0L L4 F/I - Turbo
2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4 F/I - CCTA Eng.
2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0L L4 F/I
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4 F/I
2008 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L L4 F/I
2008 Audi TT 2.0L L4 F/I
2008 Audi A3 Quattro 2.0L L4 F/I - Turbo
2008 Audi A3 2.0L L4 F/I - US, Turbo
2008 Audi A3 2.0L L4 F/I - Turbo

K&N Pro Series cartridge oil filter, number PS-7031, is designed to fit the following Audi, Volkswagen, and Seat models:

2015 Audi A3 2.0L L4 DSL
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4 DSL
2014 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L L4 DSL
2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L L4 DSL
2014 Audi A3 2.0L L4 DSL
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4 DSL
2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L L4 DSL
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L L4 DSL
2013 Audi A3 2.0L L4 DSL
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4 DSL
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L L4 DSL
2012 Volkswagen CC 3.6L V6 F/I
2012 Audi A3 2.0L L4 DSL
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4 DSL
2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L L4 DSL
2011 Volkswagen CC 3.6L V6 F/I
2011 Audi A3 2.0L L4 DSL
2010 Volkswagen Passat CC 3.6L V6 F/I
2010 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L V6 F/I
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4 DSL
2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L L4 DSL
2010 Volkswagen CC 3.6L V6 F/I
2010 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L L4 DSL
2010 Audi A3 2.0L L4 DSL
2009 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L V6 F/I
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4 DSL
2009 Volkswagen CC 3.6L V6 F/I
2009 Audi TT Quattro 3.2L V6 F/I
2009 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2L V6 F/I
2008 Volkswagen R32 3.2L V6 F/I
2008 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L V6 F/I
2008 Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0L L4 DSL
2008 Volkswagen Eurovan 1.9L L4 DSL
2008 Volkswagen EOS 3.2L V6 F/I
2008 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L L4 DSL
2008 Seat Alhambra 2.8L V6 F/I
2008 Audi TT Quattro 3.2L V6 F/I
2008 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2L V6 F/I
2007 Volkswagen R32 3.2L V6 F/I
2007 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L V6 F/I
2007 Volkswagen Eurovan 1.9L L4 DSL
2007 Volkswagen EOS 3.2L V6 F/I
2007 Volkswagen Bora 1.9L L4 DSL
2007 Seat Alhambra 2.8L V6 F/I
2007 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2L V6 F/I
2006 Volkswagen R32 3.2L V6 F/I
2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L V6 F/I
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 1.9L L4 DSL
2006 Volkswagen Eurovan 1.9L L4 DSL
2006 Seat Alhambra 2.8L V6 F/I
2006 Audi TT Quattro 3.2L V6 F/I
2006 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2L V6 F/I
2005 Volkswagen R32 3.2L V6 F/I
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.8L V6 F/I
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 1.9L L4 DSL
2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.8L V6 F/I
2005 Volkswagen Eurovan 1.9L L4 DSL
2005 Seat Alhambra 2.8L V6 F/I
2005 Audi TT Quattro 3.2L V6 F/I
2005 Audi A3 3.2L V6 F/I
2004 Volkswagen R32 3.2L V6 F/I
2004 Volkswagen Jetta 2.8L V6 F/I
2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.8L V6 F/I
2004 Seat Alhambra 2.8L V6 F/I
2004 Audi TT Quattro 3.2L V6 F/I
2004 Audi A3 3.2L V6 F/I
2003 Volkswagen Jetta 2.8L V6 F/I
2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.8L V6 F/I
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan 2.8L V6 F/I
2003 Seat Alhambra 2.8L V6 F/I
2003 Audi A3 3.2L V6 F/I
2002 Volkswagen Eurovan 2.8L V6 F/I
2002 Seat Alhambra 2.8L V6 F/I
2001 Volkswagen Eurovan 2.8L V6 F/I
2001 Seat Alhambra 2.8L V6 F/I

Find a K&N Pro Series Oil Filter for your car, truck, or SUV using the K&N Search by Vehicle tool. Buy your K&N Pro Series replacement oil filter on KNFilters.com or at an authorized K&N Dealer near you.

The K&N 2015-2016 Chevy Colorado 3.6L V6 and GMC Canyon 3.6L V6 air intake system is expert-engineered and guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque

The General Motors 305 horsepower 3.6-liter LFX V6 engine is found in several Buick, Cadillac, and Chevrolet models including the Chevy Camaro. When equipped with this same 3.6L V6, the 2015 and 2016 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon is the most powerful mid-size pickup currently available in North America. Even though the Colorado and Canyon beats the competition by over 40 horsepower, there’s never any harm in improving performance especially when it’s as easy, and rewarding, as bolting on a K&N® performance intake system.

The 305 horsepower optional V6 engine makes the 2015-2016 Colorado and Canyon the most powerful mid-size pickup currently available in the North American market

By simply installing K&N performance air intake number 63-3088, 2015 and 2016 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon V6 owners can increase power output by an estimated 19.41 additional horsepower and an incredible 27.72 lb-ft of torque at a very usable 3,551 RPM. More power will increase acceleration and improve performance for hauling, towing, and even everyday driving. The K&N 2015-2016 Chevy Colorado 3.6L V6 and GMC Canyon 3.6L V6 air intake system is able to free up large amounts of power by replacing the restrictive factory system with a free-flowing roto-moled black HDPE air intake tube, a K&N high-flow chrome top conical air filter, and even an application specific air filter heat shield to guard air entering the filter from engine heat.

The K&N 2015-2016 Chevy Colorado 3.6L V6 and GMC Canyon 3.6L V6 air intake system includes an air filter heat shield to helps to guard cooler air from heat in the engine compartment

K&N high-flow air filters, such as RF-1042XD used on the K&N 2015 & 2016 Colorado and Canyon intake system, are designed to provide superior airflow and superior performance without sacrificing filtration efficiency. This conical clamp-on air filter is washable and reusable and can go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions. When it does come time to service a K&N oiled cotton air filter, cleaning can be easily completed using one of K&N’s readily available Recharger® air filter service kits.

On the dyno, when installed on a 2015 Chevy Colorado V6, K&N 63-3088 air intake system produced an incredible estimated additional 19.41 horsepower and 27.72 lb-feet of torque

K&N performs real world, laboratory, and dyno testing to ensure that a K&N air intake system will provide a guaranteed increase in horsepower without the need for further modifications. On the dyno, when installed on a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado 3.6L V6, the 63-3088 performance air intake system produced an estimated additional 19.41 horsepower and 27.72 pound-feet of torque at a low 3,551 rpm. By increasing power the engine will expend less energy to cruise down the highway or help during full throttle acceleration situations.

The 2015 through 2016 Chevy Colorado 3.6L V6 and 2015 GMC Canyon 3.6L V6 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 K&N’s simple step-by-step instructions. This performance air intake upgrade maintains all necessary factory connections and does not require any additional modifications for proper fitment or to experience improved performance. K&N backs its air filters and air intake systems with a 10-year/million mile limited warranty so owners can rest assured that their intake system can stand up to tough conditions for years to come.

Whether the 2015 to 2016 Chevy Colorado 3.6L V6 and GMC Canyon 3.6L V6 is used as a reliable daily driver, a dedicated workhorse, or something in between, the K&N 63-3088 Performance Air Intake system will provide increased performance with better engine sound for years to come.

Performance air intake system 63-3088 is guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque on the Chevrolet and GMC models listed below:

2016 GMC Canyon 3.6L V6
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 3.6L V6
2015 GMC Canyon 3.6L V6
2015 Chevrolet Colorado 3.6L V6

Find additional air intakes for your Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon, or another vehicle, using the Search by Vehicle tool on KNFilters.com or view the GMC Canyon Air Intakes or Chevy Colorado Air Intakes pages. To find a dealer near you, please use the K&N Dealer Search function.

Track conditions at LOORRS rounds 11 & 12 were far from ideal at Estero Beach Baja International Race Track; the sand filled dirt presented a challenge for track officials to keep prepped

For the first time in Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) history, the series traveled south of the border to Ensenada, Baja California Mexico for Rounds 11 & 12 of the LOORRS 2015 race season. The newly designed Baja International Short Course track sits adjacent to the Estero Beach Resort and hosted the series’ biggest names and thousands of fans from Mexico and the US. Local officials, the Papas & Beer Racing Team, and Lucas Oil worked tirelessly to develop a facility designed to host races for years to come.

The Baja International Short Course’s rhythm section proved to be less of a concern for the larger suspensions of the LOORRS Pro-2 class; however the track deterioration was worse

K&N sponsored LOORRS short course off-road racer RJ Anderson and the RJ37 team began their pilgrimage to Baja on the Wednesday before the race weekend. Coming into the weekend the RJ37 team hoped for a bit of luck to help RJ capture his first win in the sports premier Pro-2 class. But while Anderson had been struggling to find his groove in Pro-2, he demonstrated once again why he is a champion in the Pro-Lite division.

As the green flag waived RJ Anderson rocketed off the start and pulled ahead of Rob MacCachren in turn two followed by a furious back and forth battle before RJ pulled away

RJ Anderson began the weekend of LOORRS racing 2nd in points for the Pro-Lite class with a poor showing in round three as his only roadblock to an all-out points lead. Track conditions were far from ideal at Estero Beach Baja International Race Track. The sand filled dirt of Estero Beach presented a challenge for track officials to keep prepped between races. Practice and qualifying in the Pro-Lite class proved the course and its rhythm section to be anything but rhythmic.

After a late race yellow flag restart RJ Anderson fought off Pro-2 Champion Bryce Menzies and soared to his first Pro-2 victory with thousands of LOORRS fans cheering him on

RJ qualified second fastest on Saturday, laying down his quickest time in only the second lap of qualifying, eventually slowing as the track deteriorated. The green flag dropped and it wasn’t long before the rhythm section claimed its first victim. By the end of the race a quarter of the field was out. RJ maintained his position in the K&N filters equipped #37 Pro-Lite truck and finished 3rd in class, giving him his 8th podium this season and nudging him ever so slightly into the points lead just ahead of Jarrett Brooks.

Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series officials gave RJ Anderson his moment in the spotlight allowing him time to appear on the podium before jumping into the K&N equipped #37 Pro-Lite truck

The Baja International Short Course’s rhythm section proved to be less of a concern for the larger suspensions of the Pro-2 class, however the track deterioration was worse. The RJ37 team struggled to find the “hot setup” for Estero Beach and qualified ninth in Pro-2. When the race started, RJ took his time and fought through the rough course and ferocious field of the sport’s best off-road racers. K&N filters’ RJ Anderson finished the race in 5th place and headed into Sunday’s LOORRS round 12 races feeling confident.

After an evening of celebration, RJ Anderson & the RJ37 race team headed home with two 1st place trophies, one 3rd place trophy, and the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Pro-Lite points lead

Qualifying in Pro-2 went much better for round 12 with RJ claiming the fifth fastest time on track. RJ Anderson drew a #6 inversion putting him on the front row next to racing legend Rob MacCachren. This was exactly the type of lucky break the team had hoped for. As the green flag waived RJ rocketed off the start and pulled ahead of MacCachren in turn two. RJ and Rob battled furiously back and forth for several laps, but eventually RJ pulled away. After a late race yellow flag restart RJ Anderson fought off Pro-2 Champion Bryce Menzies and soared to his first Pro-2 victory with thousands of LOORRS fans cheering him on.

Lucas Oil officials graciously gave RJ his moment in the spotlight and allowed him time to appear on the podium before jumping into the K&N equipped #37 Pro-Lite truck. "A lot of hard work and dedication has gone into achieving my first Pro-2 win. I'll hang onto this memory for the rest of my life. I am really stoked I got to share the victory with my family, friends, sponsors and team. Without them none of this would be possible," said Anderson.

RJ qualified second in Pro-Lite round 12 and the inversion kept him on the front row. With a “trimmed down” rhythm section, the Pro-Lite trucks ran a much quicker and more confident pace. RJ Anderson & Brooks battled hard through the first few laps. RJ took and maintained the lead for ten laps, earning the RJ37 team their second victory of the day, further extending RJ’s Pro-Lite points lead.

After an evening of celebration, RJ Anderson & the RJ37 race team headed home with two 1st place trophies, one 3rd place trophy, and the Pro-Lite points lead. RJ Anderson would like to thank LOORRS, the Papas & Beer Racing Team, local officials, and LOORRS fans for an unforgettable weekend. RJ would also like to extend a special thank you to the Menzies Motorsports team, family & friends, and all of the sponsors and team partners for their tireless support of the RJ37 program. “Without you, none of this would be possible!” said Anderson. RJ will compete next in Sparks, Nevada for Rounds 13-14 at Wild West Motorsports Park on August 22 & 23, 2015.

Matt Field lead a conservative lead run, paired with a follow run that pressured Jhonnattan Castro when needed to get the win and advance into the Formula Drift Top 16 (Alex Wong photo)

The sport of Drifting employs a technique where the driver intentionally loses traction in the rear wheels while maintaining control through counter-steering. The exact origin of drifting is unknown; however its birthplace can be traced back to Japan. In 1988 one of the first organized events specifically dedicated to drifting was formed and called the D1 Grand Prix. Since then Drifting has become a massively popular form of motorsports where drivers compete to earn points from judges based on line, angle, speed, and show factor. If a clear winner cannot be decided the judges will request that more passes are run until a driver comes out ahead.

Matt Field took on Chelsea Denofa, an aggressive, relentless, driver much like Matt Field, which made for an exciting battle in the Top 16 of Formula Drift at Evergreen Speedway (Alex Wong photo)

K&N filters sponsored professional drifter Matt Field found himself in exactly that situation at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington for the Formula Drift Throwdown. Practice had been going really well for Matt Field and his team. Unfortunately it started to rain just before practice was ended. The off and on rain continued into qualifying leaving wet and dry patches resulting in unpredictable levels of grip throughout the course. During Matt Field’s second qualifying pass the rain cleared, and the track dried up which improved grip levels. Matt went out and laid down a score good enough to earn 7th position going into the round of 32.

Things got interesting in the FD round of eight with K&N filters supported driver Matt Field going against Pat Goodin when the judges decided it was going to take One More Time to decide (Alex Bucur photo)

K&N’s Matt Field was slated to go against Jhonnattan Castro in his Top 32 tandem battle. Matt lead a conservative lead run, paired with a follow run that pressured Castro who needed to get the win and advance into the Top 16. There Matt Field would take on Chelsea Denofa. Chelsea is an aggressive, relentless, driver much like Matt Field. This pairing was sure to make for an exciting battle no matter what the outcome. Matt lead first and the run went in his favor with Chelsea de-beading a tire, giving Field the advantage. On the follow run, Matt applied pressure around the bank, leaving room for the transfer, and then again applied pressure to end the course. The judges gave Matt Field the win and a spot in the Great 8.

The judges ultimately awarded Pat Goodin with the win; but Matt Field and his team gained a marginal gap in championship points between 6th and 7th, getting a bit closer to the Top 5 (Larry Chen photo)

Things got interesting in the round of eight with K&N filters supported driver Matt Field going against Pat Goodin. The two went out for their first run, where Matt laid down a solid lead while Pat made multiple mistakes in the follow position. During Matt’s follow run he applied pressure, however the overall winner was too close to call and the judges decided it was going to take One More Time to decide. More rain made the ground wet and slippery. Matt Field and his team tried to overcome the loose conditions by lowering tire pressures but the conditions were very tough. Pat Goodin had a solid follow run to Matt’s lead, while Matt dropped low coming off the bank during his follow run. The judges ultimately awarded Pat Goodin with the win.

Staying positive about his elimination, Matt is thankful that he and his team gained a marginal gap in championship points between 6th and 7th, getting a bit closer to the Top 5. K&N air filters sponsored Matt Field and the Formula Drift series will hit the track again at Texas Motor Speedway on August 21-22 in Fort Worth, Texas.