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No stranger to competition, a determined RJ Anderson has an agenda and that agenda includes a podium finish at Lake Elsinore

It has been a wild year for the K&N-sponsored 23-year-old Pro2 driver, RJ Anderson. Seriously if you grew up around the folks he did, you might be in the same boat. You know, the one that says two trucks are always better than one. RJ has never been the type to just sit around. Competition has kept him busy, so it’s no surprise that the positive results are piling up. This past weekend RJ and Team RJ37 headed to Lake Elsinore, California, for Rounds 13 & 14 of the 2016 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) with a shot at capturing the Pro2 Championship points lead in the #37 Polaris RZR/Rockstar Energy Pro2 truck. After his strong finish in rounds 11 & 12 in Sparks, Nevada at the Wild West Motorsports Park, taking a podium in both races, he advanced to second position in the championship points standings. His success has positioned him for a late season charge toward his first Pro2 Off-Road Racing Championship in only his 3rd year racing the Pro2 Class.

RJ37 driver and team owner, RJ Anderson said, "We came into this season with a no excuses attitude. The team and I knew what it would take to get the truck up front and we have worked hard this year to make that happen. To be sitting second in points at this part of the season is proof to both my sponsors and my team that we are on the right track. With a little luck, I think we can give the class a run and win a championship."

RJ Anderson makes short work of the short course in his Pro2 Truck

In addition to chasing down a championship in Pro2, the RJ37 team had planned to bring their brand new #37 Rockstar Energy/Polaris RZR Pro4 to unveil at Lake Elsinore. It was undecided if RJ would actually run the truck in competition this past weekend, but the plan was to get it out there for practice and see how the new 4WD, Kroyer-powered beast would run. During his shakedown of the new Pro4 truck, RJ was able to get one practice lap in and we are looking forward to seeing what the new truck can do during the 2017 LOORRS Season.

“I knew long ago that I wanted to race Pro4 but I also knew that I had to continue to remain true to the sport and pay my dues and work my way into the class. After winning the Pro-Lite Championship last season we decided to focus solely on the Pro2 program for 2016 in preparation for adding a second truck if the opportunity arose. With help from Rockstar Energy and of course Polaris RZR, we found a truck we liked. The team and I have spent the past few months setting the new Pro4 up and learning the truck before ever considering to even put it on the track in competition. But I feel like we are ready to see where we stand in the class and to see where the truck is at. You only can learn so much testing, you really need to be at race pace to see what you and the truck are made of” stated RJ37 driver and team owner, RJ Anderson.

RJ has the confidence of a veteran racer behind the wheel of his Pro2 Truck

It appears that RJ’s persistence is really paying off. Our K&N-sponsored driver earned a 3rd place podium finish Friday night under the lights in Lake Elsinore for Round 13 of LOORRS, proving once again he is a force to be reckoned with behind the wheel of his Polaris RZR/Rockstar Energy Pro2. Anderson was a mere 1.8 seconds behind Rob MacCachren, the leader and 1st Place Finisher, and less than a second separated him and Brian Deegan from the number 2 spot. Talk about a close race. Saturday night played out a bit different in Round 14 of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Race Series. RJ came away with a 7th place finish, most assuredly not what he or the team had hoped for. He laid down some seriously quick lap times, 46.517, right up at the top, but unfortunately it just wasn’t enough to get him a second podium at Lake Elsinore. Team RJ37 knows that with only two races left in the series, they must pull out all the stops to reach their goals.

Not only racing trucks, RJ has stayed busy behind the wheel of his Polaris RZRs. This past weekend at the Sand Sports Super Show, RJ also unveiled his brand new 2017 XP1K4 Polaris RZR. In fact, Anderson has recently appeared in multiple high-profile commercial shoots with Polaris RZR as they launch the all-new 2017 Polaris RZR XP Turbo. He’s worked alongside his Polaris RZR teammates including younger brother, Ronnie, to shoot the special "Team RZR" launch videos. The fourth video in the epic viral video series is slated to be released this winter and rumor has it, this could be the biggest one yet! His RZR appearances haven't been limited to just being on camera. RJ was back on the track last weekend at the WORCS racing series at Glen Helen and where he swept the weekend behind the wheel of his Holz Racing Products Polaris RZR XP1000. RJ took down the best of the best in both the Pro 1000 and Pro Unlimited classes adding a few more podiums to his already long list of accomplishments.

Anderson is all smiles on the podium post-race

"It’s important for me to get out and still compete as often as possible in my RZR. You know, Polaris has done so much for me, my family, and this sport and while it’s very easy to be caught up in running the RJ37 team and racing trucks, at the end of the day my RZR keeps me grounded. I get out there with my friends and family and just go hard behind these amazing machines and not only does it keep me fresh and in a racing mindset in between truck rounds, it also provides me with a ton of fun. To get back in my RZR and head to WORCS and come away with a couple of wins might not sound like a lot to some, but if you see the level of competition at WORCS competing in RZRs you would understand why I am stoked on that. These guys, and girls, are super-fast now and their RZRs are crazy good! Now with the new 2017 RZR having 168hp right out of the box, I can only imagine how gnarly racing is going to get in these things now! I can't wait to build my new RZR," explained Anderson.

The RJ37 Team was looking forward to getting back out on the track at Lake Elsinore and in front of the local crowd. The season is nearing a close and the racers are pulling out all the stops to maximize their standings in the points chase and the team is equally excited to watch RJ37 Pro-Lite driver Ronnie Anderson in the #52 Walker Evans Racing Pro-Lite continue his run towards the "Rookie Of The Year" award. The younger Anderson has shown promise this season, having promoted from modified carts. And while older brother RJ is entering his prime, little brother is seriously starting to find his groove.

Little brother, Ronnie, looking for the Rookie of the Year Award as the 2016 LOORRS Season comes to a close

"To see Ronnie improve and mature behind the wheel of the #52 makes me just as happy as seeing myself do good. Ronnie is a huge part of the RJ37 program, we look to him to continue to carry the torch in the Pro-Lite class and one-day plan to see him fielding another Pro2 and maybe a Pro4 for us and himself here at Lucas Oil. Ronnie knows it’s a process and I am just glad I can be along for the ride with him and see him come into his own style and find his own success. Don't let that smile fool you, he is hungry and he wants to win and everyone who has paid attention this year has seen him charge. Ronnie's coming to the front and I really hope he scores Rookie Of The Year because he and his crew deserve it," exclaimed RJ37 driver and team owner, RJ Anderson.

Here's a look at the 2016 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series Championship points standings for the top 5 in Pro2 Class as we head into Rounds 13 & 14. It looks like it will be a pretty tight race for points champion after this past weekend in Lake Elsinore.

1. Rob MacCachren 584 pts.
2. K&N-sponsored RJ Anderson 507 pts.
3. AIRAID Driver Jeremy McGrath 506 pts.
4. K&N Driver Carl Renezeder 481 pts.
5. Doug Mittag 472 pts.

Veteran racer, Rob MacCachren, in first position leads the hunt with 584 points. RJ Anderson, currently in 2nd with 507 points with Jeremy McGrath close behind with 506 points. Not too far behind with 481 points, K&N sponsored driver, Carl Renezeder could be the dark horse that tips the cart. Doug Mittag rounds out the Top 5 with 472 points.

With just two remaining events, there could be an upset, but it’s great to see these heavy weight competitors pushing their trucks and themselves to the limit! To improve your car’s performance, check out K&N Filter's vehicle search tool. The same performance products our K&N drivers use to improve the performance on their cars and trucks.

The centerpiece of the 16th Annual Las Vegas Bike Fest was the Artistry in Iron show and competition. The event lived up to its name as artistry oozed from every detail of the over-the-top creations of the visionary bike builders. The invitational event featured a wide range of the industry’s most talented metal-bending, torch-wielding, paint-spraying moto artists working today. These sculptors did not disappoint.

Master Builder Champion Pete Pearson’s skeletal beauty built around a tiny Triumph single

There are vegetables and moonshine in that sidecar and a K&N on the intake

This Gasser Customs beauty wears no paint and it breathes through K&N pod filters

Perhaps the most refreshing aspect of the Artistry in Iron event was the diversity of the custom bikes on display. It was a huge departure from the copycat choppers that were prevalent in the made-for-TV chopper shows of the last decade. The bikes gracing the voluminous show hall on Vegas’ famed Fremont Street were as singular and unique as the men who crafted them. While there were, of course, many customs built with the venerable American V-twin engine, the other power-plants that the builders chose to craft around, had their origins all around the world. Vintage Japanese inline fours, British parallel twins, and single-cylinder beauties from around the world were some of the tasty items on the menu. Engine sizes ranged from miniscule 50 cubic centimeter singles to massive V-twin over-builds.

Aesthetically, the mix of concepts and motifs was as panoramic as any motorcycle show I have attended. There were customs that featured over-the-top metal flake and candy-hued paint jobs. There were creations that wore the patina of time with carefully crafted rust and faded paint for a vintage aura. There were customs that celebrated the naked purity of bare metal. Yes, it seems the new era of custom bike artists have broken the chains of conformity in both brand and concept.

Binford’s Customs stunning dirt-themed Harley features a K&N filter in an S&S housing

Old school cool was the motif for several of the show’s customs

While diversity was on the menu, over-the-top choppers are certainly alive and well

Show bikes often feature completely open intakes in the form of air scoops or velocity stacks. Everyone knows that this display choice is fine for the sterile event hall but would insure an early death for the engine on the mean streets. Several of the customs that were more purpose-built and “real world” ready were adorned with the best air filters and intakes in industry – K&N. We will feature full profiles on a few of these builds and builders in coming days.

They say a picture paints a thousand words so I’ll stop talking and let you click on the photos of some of the amazing creations featured in at the Artistry in Iron event. Again, notice the wide-ranging design themes featured at the show. No cookie cutter customs here!

The AL-1111 air filter is a perfect fit for the Aprilia Dorsoduro and Caponord air box

So you're in love with a sexy Italian? No, we're not talking the kind on two legs - but rather the kind on two wheels. K&N has designed one of its legendary air filters for two of Aprilia's most unique and exciting models. Whether you ride the mega-supermoto known as the Dorsoduro or Aprilia's big, versatile adventure touring Caponord, K&N's AL-1111 drop in air filter is designed for enhanced performance and protection. Models from 2011 - 2016 will benefit from the free-flowing filter design.

Aprilia's 1200 cubic centimeter 90-degree V-Twin engine has been refined into a fantastic power-plant. The AL-1111 air filter will help supply those huge cylinders with the increased volume of clean air that they crave. K&N's engineers have designed the replacement filter for an increase in both horsepower and torque. Yes, those smart guys with the pocket protectors are masters of helping you get the most out of your engine. They also designed the AL-1111 air filter to install securely in the stock air box with a base seal and sealing bead created specifically for the Dorsoduro and the Caponord.

Side view of the model-specific design of the K&N AL-1111 air filter

The multiple layers of woven cotton gauze media in the AL-1111 air filter ensure top-notch filtration. That same filter media is washable and reusable making the filter cost effective and environmentally responsible. The K&N 99-5000 air filter cleaning kit has everything you need for easy cleaning and effective re-oiling. The pleated design of the media provides a large filtration area which extends service intervals. A once a year cleaning is typically all that is needed, depending on driving conditions. Like every K&N air filter produced over the last four decades, the AL-1111 is made in the USA. It is also backed by K&N's industry-leading Million-Mile Limited Warranty.

The washable and reusable air filter AL-1111 is a lifetime product

You ride an Aprilia because you crave the unique. Pick a filter that is uniquely designed for that sexy Italian. Whether you are rounding the world on the mileage-eating Aprilia Caponord or carving canyons on the excitingly minimalistic Dorsoduro, the AL-1111 air filter is the smart choice for performance and engine protection.

Air filter AL-1111 fits the following bikes:
2016 APRILIA CAPONORD 1200 1197 - All
2015 APRILIA CAPONORD 1200 ABS TRAVEL PACK 1197 - All
2015 APRILIA CAPONORD 1200 ABS RALLY 1197 - All
2014 APRILIA CAPONORD 1200 1197 - All
2013 APRILIA DORSODURO 1200 1197 - All
2012 APRILIA DORSODURO 1200 1197 - All
2011 APRILIA DORSODURO 1200 1197 - All

Use the K&N search by vehicle tool to get exactly the right part for your bike. Visit the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Air Filters or Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 Air Filters page for a list of all K&N air filters for those models.

Capture pollen, mold, dust and other irritants before they reach the cabin of your 2015 – 2016 Ford F-150

No one wants to roll onto the job or camp site sneezing, with itchy eyes and a scratchy throat because they drove through a grove of pollen-laden trees. That’s why Ford installed a cabin air filter all versions of the F-150 from 2015 – 2016, including those equipped with the 2.7 L, 3.5 L, and 5.0 L engines. A cabin air filter is installed in-line between the air intake for the cabin and the HVAC unit and is designed to stop pollen, mold, dust, bacteria, and other micro-pests from entering the cabin and attacking your immune system.

These filters are important as without them driving your truck could literally make you sick. Without a cabin air filter, thousands of uninvited passengers like bacteria, dust, pollen and other allergens could be slipping into your truck each day. And many manufacturers rely upon old-school, inexpensive paper filters for this important task.

Here’s where it gets better. K&N has developed a replacement cabin air filter, part number VF2049, that is improved over the stock Ford filters in several important ways.

K&N cabin air filters are the first of their kind designed to replace your vehicle's stock cabin air filter with a washable and reusable upgrade that cleans and freshens incoming air. K&N cabin air filters are electrostatically charged to grab and hold dust and other airborne particles. They also help control odors by capturing the perpetrators that cause them: mold, mildew, fungus, spores, and germs, to name a few.

Everything needed to install the VF2049 cabin air filter in your 2015 – 2016 Ford F-150 is included in the box

Made of a unique non-woven synthetic material, the same air filter media used in hospitals and other health care facilities, K&N’s VF2049 cabin air filter is an easy upgrade for your F-150's cabin air filter. In addition, K&N cabin air filters are designed to fit your truck perfectly and seal tightly, thanks to the precision-engineered polyurethane frame. For your convenience, each filter comes ready to install straight out of the box.

Replacing the cabin air Filter is a fast swap – it’s as simple as exchanging the old, dirty filter for a new one. The housing for the filter is located behind the glove box and the filter can be replaced by removing a few clips by hand and two screws. Detailed instruction sheets are provided on the product web page for the 2015 – 2016 Ford F-150.

The only maintenance required for a K&N cabin air filter is a service you can do yourself in no time at all. At intervals of about 12 months or 12,000 miles, depending on driving conditions, use the two-part K&N cabin air filter refresher kit, part number 99-6000, to easily clean your air filter. This will bring it back to virtually new condition and ready to protect your car’s cabin and your passengers.

The process is simple: remove the filter from your vehicle. Once out of the vehicle spray the K&N cabin air filter cleaner onto the filter and rinse it with water to remove all accumulated dirt, dust, and other foreign matter. Allow the filter to dry naturally for 20-30 minutes and then apply the K&N cabin air filter refresher to the filter media. Lastly, re-install the filter back into your F-150 and you’re ready for another 12 months or 12,000 miles – without having to purchase a new filter.

Your K&N cabin air filter has been designed to last for years of use and is guaranteed by K&N’s 10-Year/100,000 Mile Limited Warranty.

To find additional K&N upgrades for cars, trucks, scooters, motorcycles, motorhomes, or almost anything that combusts fuel internally, use the K&N search by vehicle tool. Find an authorized K&N dealer nearby using the K&N dealer search. Visit Ford F150 Cabin Air Filters for a list of all K&N cabin air filters for the Ford F150.

The VF2049 fits the following vehicles:
2016 FORD F150 5.0L V8
2016 FORD F150 3.5L V6
2016 FORD F150 2.7L V6
2015 FORD F150 5.0L V8
2015 FORD F150 3.5L V6
2015 FORD F150 2.7L V6

Ryan Partridge won the pole for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at Meridian Speedway in Idaho. It was his third pole in a row and his fifth of the season

NASCAR Next driver Todd Gilliland won the K&N Pro Series West race at Meridian Speedway in Idaho and took a commanding lead in the K&N Pro Series West standings. Two women drivers finished on the podium.

“We started the year not too great at the real tiny, quarter-mile tracks,” Gilliland said. “I think that showed at Orange Show where we finished fourth. Then going back to Stateline Speedway, then here, and getting two wins. I feel like we’ve been strong everywhere we’ve gone.”

Todd Gilliland won the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at Meridian Speedway in Idaho. It was his sixth K&N Pro Series West win of the season

Gilliland took the lead on a green-white-checkered flag finish in the NAPA Auto Parts/Idaho 208. The race was extended eight laps because of a multicar crash five laps from the scheduled end. Ryan Partridge, who won the pole, his third in a row and fifth of the season, spun out during the green-white-checker finish. He led a race-high 173 laps and was in the lead on lap 214.

Gilliland passed Partridge on lap 215 and took the checkered flag for his sixth win of the season. Gilliland and Partridge battled for most of the race. Partridge was out front for the first 60 laps. Gilliland took the lead on lap 135 and was out front for 28 laps. Partridge regained the lead on lap 164, but the crash on lap 203 brought out a red caution flag.

Cole Rouse signs autographs before the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at Meridian Speedway in Idaho. He finished in fourth place in the race

When the race resumed, Partridge spun out. By the time he recovered, Gilliland won the race and Partridge crossed the finish line in 11th place. Gilliland has won seven races in his rookie season in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series. He also won the season opener in the K&N Pro Series East at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida.

“It feels amazing,” Gilliland said. “That’s something we definitely wouldn’t have imagined going into this year. I think we set our goals saying we wanted to win a race in the whole season and finish in the top 10 in points. Now we find ourselves six wins in and in the points lead going in to the last race, it’s really crazy.”

Todd Gilliland (16) and Ryan Partridge (9) sit in their cars at the finish line of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at Meridian Speedway in Idaho. Gilliland won the race and Partridge won the pole

NASCAR Next driver Julia Landauer was second, her best career finish in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West. It matched the best finish by a woman driver in the history of the K&N Pro Series West.

“This was a rough little ride,” Landauer said. “We started eighth, it wasn’t where we wanted to start. But just kept picking them off. The outside line was definitely really good on the restarts. That’s where I did really well. “This is by far the best the car has been all season. We’ve worked really hard. I’m super psyched. I want to get the win at Roseville now.”

Todd Gilliland and his Bill McAnally Racing team celebrate winning the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at Meridian Speedway in Idaho

Nicole Behar, a NASCAR Next alum making her third K&N Pro Series West start of the season, was third. She has three top-10 finishes in her three K&N Pro Series West races.

“It was a pretty rough race,” Behar said. “Just tried to stay out of the crashes and the incidents in the beginning. I think the main part was just staying out of the crashes, try to save your stuff and be there at the end. I think that’s what we did.

“It got rough in the end, but we held on and came away with a third-place finish.”

Todd Gilliland, left, and his father, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver David Gilliland, raise the trophy for winning the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at Meridian Speedway in Idaho

Gilliland has a 25-point lead over Partridge in the K&N Pro Series West standings with one race remaining. Noah Gragson is third in the K&N Pro Series West standings, 46 points behind Gilliland. Gracin Raz is fourth and Landauer is fifth in the K&N Pro Series West standings.

“We were able to capitalize on a small there mistake by (Partridge) and we were able to get the win,” Gilliland said. “It’s goes to feel good going into Roseville knowing that we are in control.”

The K&N Pro Series West season finale is at All American Speedway in California on Oct. 15.