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Girl Power Puts High School Sophomore Third in CORR Junior Kart 2 Class

Taylor Nicole Synder is a high-school sophomore from San Diego, California. She is also a dancer, cheerleader and a CORR (Championship Off Road Racing)  Junior 2 Kart Class racer.

Taylor Nicole Snyder is third overall in points for the CORR Trophy Kart Junior 2 Division
Taylor Nicole Snyder is third overall in points for the CORR Trophy Kart Junior 2 Division

CORR Junior 2 Kart Racer Taylor Nicole Snyder
CORR Junior 2 Kart Racer Taylor Nicole Snyder
Synder has had a good racing season. She is third overall in points for the Trophy Kart Junior 2 Division. She is also the first girl to win in the series and the first girl to be in the top five overall in points
ProComp Motorsports Trophy Kart with K&N air filter on display at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) in Las Vegas, Nevada
ProComp Motorsports Trophy Kart with K&N air filter on display at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) in Las Vegas, Nevada

CORR Junior 2 Kart Class Racer Taylor Nicole Snyder at an autograph session at the race track
CORR Junior 2 Kart Class Racer Taylor Nicole Snyder at an autograph session at the race track

Her father, Loren Snyder said he is her proud crew chief and banker. “When she won her first race, I realized Taylor was wiping the dirt off of her face onto my shirt,” he said. “Besides her banker and crew chief I also realized I’m her Handi-Wipe.”

Taylor said the pink rim design on her Trophy Kart is a target on the track. “The boys know I’m a girl because of the pink and they don’t want me to beat them,” she said. “They really come after me during my races. It’s okay, because I love what I do and I love meeting the fans especially the little girls who want to race one day too.”

Snyder grew up around motorsports, including fast boats and motocross. She has plans to race again next season. Her Trophy Kart was on display at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada. “We use K&N filters because it is the one thing I don’t have to worry about when Taylor races,” said Loren Synder. “K&N is the best.”

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NHRA Drag Racing Champions Spotlight K&N at World Finals in Pomona

Shawn Langdon makes the NHRA history books with back to back Super Comp World Championships
Shawn Langdon makes the NHRA history books with back to back Super Comp World Championships

K&N Sponsored Mike Ferderer finished No. 2 in the world in Super Gas
K&N Sponsored Mike Ferderer finished No. 2 in the world in Super Gas

K&N Vice President of Research and Development Steve Williams finished No. 8 in the world in Super Comp
K&N Vice President of Research and Development Steve Williams finished No. 8 in the world in Super Comp
NHRA Competition Eliminator World Champion Dan Fletcher
NHRA Competition Eliminator World Champion Dan Fletcher

Gary Stinnett finished No. 3 in the world in Super Comp
Gary Stinnett finished No. 3 in the world in Super Comp

K&N sponsored racer Ray Connolly finished No. 7 in the world in Super Comp
K&N sponsored racer Ray Connolly finished No. 7 in the world in Super Comp
The 2008 NHRA Drag Racing Series season finale at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona rounded out one of K&N’s strongest years in NHRA racing.

“K&N sponsored drivers won National and Divisional events throughout the season which led to two National championships and ten Division championships throughout the seven NHRA Divisions,” said K&N Vice President of Research and Development Steve Williams. “The new pro stock hood scoop is being used on four top contending teams and set top speed at many events. The competitiveness of today’s racers in NHRA competition is at its all time high. Winning is so difficult that it really says a lot about the driver and the team when they can finish in the top ten Nationally these days.”

K&N sponsored racer Shawn Langdon was the first in NHRA history to win back-to-back Super Comp World Championships. “My K&N dragster scoop and air filter assembly (100-8505) keeps my motor clean, keeps dirt out of the carburetor and helps with engine performance,” he said. “The K&N oil filter (HP-3002) is the best I’ve ever used.”

Langdon started out the 2008 season with 17 consecutive round wins. In the middle of the season things slowed down. After Indy, he stepped it up. He finished 11 points ahead of the pack to earn his second World Championship. Langdon is also the 2008 Lucas Oil Division 3 Super Comp Champion. In addition to his national and divisional championships in Super Comp, Langdon also finished No. 8 in the world in Super Gas. Langdon showed off his true driving talent in Super Gas by racing with borrowed cars throughout the 2008 season.

K&N sponsored racer Dan Fletcher is NHRA Competition Eliminator World Champion as well as the NHRA Lucas Oil Division 7 Champion. He is also in the exclusive league of NHRA drivers who have won fifty or more races. “Thanks to K&N oil filters (HP-3002) my engines have outlasted and outperformed the competition,” he said.

Gary Stinnett, another K&N sponsored racer finished No. 3 in the World in Super Comp. He also finished No. 1 in NHRA Lucas Oil Division 5 points in Super Comp and Super Stock.

Aaron Kinard finished No. 7 in the world in Super Comp and was also the NHRA Division 7 Lucas Oil Super Comp Champion. K&N’s Steve Williams finished No. 8 in the world in Super Comp.

K&N sponsored racer Mike Ferderer finished No. 2 in the world in Super Gas and also earned the Lucas Oil Division 6 Super Gas championship. “My K&N Filters car has been deadly all year,” he said. “My K&N hood scoop and air filter are the reason for some of my best speeds and consistency.” K&N sponsored racer Ray Connolly finished No. 7 in the world in Super Gas.

K&N sponsored racer Jimmy DeFrank finished No. 2 in the World in Super Stock and is the NHRA Lucas Oil Division 7 Super Stock Champion. DeFrank also finished No. 4 in the world in Stock.

K&N is very proud of its relationship with the top racers in the world of drag racing and we are definitely looking forward to 2009, said Williams.

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2008 Toyota Sequoia Built for Sony Mobile Electronics and Toyota at SEMA

K&N was chosen because of its quality to modify 2008 Toyota Sequoia Platinum Edition at SEMA
K&N was chosen because of its quality to modify 2008 Toyota Sequoia Platinum Edition at SEMA

K&N air intake system 77-9031KP on 2008 Toyota Tundra with a 5.7 liter engine
K&N air intake system 77-9031KP on 2008 Toyota Tundra with a 5.7 liter engine

Pinewood Derby vehicle decorated withK&N stickers
Pinewood Derby vehicle decorated with K&N stickers
Sony Xplod audio entertainment system on 2008 Toyota Sequoia Platinum Edition
Sony Xplod audio entertainment system on 2008 Toyota Sequoia Platinum Edition

2008 Toyota Sequoia Platinum Edition for SEMA in Las Vegas, Nevada
2008 Toyota Sequoia Platinum Edition for SEMA in Las Vegas, Nevada

UM-Nitza Halo/HID head lamp conversion on 2008 Toyota Sequoia Platinum Edition at SEMA
UM-Nitza Halo/HID head lamp conversion on 2008 Toyota Sequoia Platinum Edition at SEMA
A special edition 2008 Toyota Sequoia Platinum Edition, built for Toyota and Sony Mobile Electronics was a feature vehicle at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) near the Sony Xplod booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada.

It was modified with the following products:

K&N air intake system
Doug Thorley Headers “Try-Y” ceramic coated exhaust headers
Custom fabricated cat-black exhaust system
Ground Force lowering springs (1.5” drop- front)
Modified stock air-ride suspension
26X10 KMC Slides chrome wheels
Toyo Proxes S/T II 305/30R26 performance tires
Um-Nitza Halo/HID head lamp conversion
Sony Xplod audio/video entertainment system
Monster Cable wiring and distribution
Dynamat acoustical material
Street Glow LED lighting (interior and exterior)

“We used the K&N polished intake kit to enhance the platinum edition Toyota,” said Rodney Findley. “When I worked on the car I retained the heat shield to keep engine heat away from the K&N air filter. K&N is known for its superiority. I have the same K&N air intake on my 2008 Toyota Tundra Crew Max and I’ve seen about a 1.7 MPG increase since I installed it. It’s important when you calculate your yearly driving distance, it all adds up to savings.”

Findley said he contacted K&N to use on his project vehicle because of K&N's reputation, history of winning races and quality products.

His next shows will be the World of Wheels and the Spring Break Nationals in Daytona, Florida. In the meantime Findley will participate in the Pinewood Derby. It is a Boy Scout event that is popular nationwide. “We do a United Way charity event at work every year and build 8-12 cars to race them on a pinewood derby track,” said Findley. “They are simply powered by gravity and there are certain rules to follow. This year I had some extra K&N stickers left and I thought it would be fun to put them on.”

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AMA Supermoto Unlimited Group First Place in Series for Hart & Huntington's Steve Drew

Rockstar Energy/Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co team rider Steve Drew was first in overall points in the Supermoto Unlimited group during the 2008 AMA Supermoto Series.

Rockstar Energy Hart and Huntington Tattoo Co team rider Steve Drew, photo by Eric Dutra
Rockstar Energy Hart and Huntington Tattoo Co team rider Steve Drew, photo by Eric Dutra

Steve Drew is first in overall points for AMA Supermoto Unlimited Group in 2008 Supermoto Series, photo by Eric Dutra
Steve Drew is first in overall points for AMA Supermoto Unlimited Group in 2008 Supermoto Series, photo by Eric Dutra
He needed one point at the final race at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California and got it to take the championship. “The whole season led up to this final race and we are so excited for Steve,” said Team Manager Kenny Watson. “He rode well all season with a total of three wins.”
Rockstar Energy Hart and Huntington Tattoo Co riders use K&N air and oil filters, photo by Eric Dutra
Rockstar Energy Hart and Huntington Tattoo Co riders use K&N air and oil filters, photo by Eric Dutra

The final race of the AMA Supermoto Series was held at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California, photo by Eric Dutra
The final race of the AMA Supermoto Series was held at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California, photo by Eric Dutra

The other Hart & Huntington Tattoo Supermoto riders also did well during the 2008 season. Travis Marks placed 6th in the race and 5th overall and Doni Wanat Placed 7th in the race and 6th overall in the series.

Hart & Huntington Tattoo Supermoto riders use K&N filters RX-3900-1 and KN-652. “We rely on K&N filters to provide us optimum air flow which equates to maximum horsepower on the track,” said Drew. “Thanks to K&N for keeping us up front throughout this year’s AMA Supermoto Unlimited Championship Series.”

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Add Performance to Renault Clio and Megane, Nissan Qashqai and Note with K&N Air Intake Kit

The 2008 Renault Clio was designed with technology from Formula One. It is heavier and has more power than previous models. The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover SUV that has been produced by the Japanese automaker since 2007. The Qashqai is the first model designed in London and made its debut at the 2006 Paris Motor show. The new Nissan Note is sold in Japan and has a new front end design, with new headlights, hood, grille and bumpers.

K&N air intake system 57-0676-1 for the Renault Clio, Nissan Qashqai and Nissan Note
K&N air intake system 57-0676-1 for the Renault Clio, Nissan Qashqai and Nissan Note
K&N has designed a 57i air induction kit (57-0676-1) for these three different vehicles, the Renault Clio, Nissan Qashqai and Nissan Note. See the complete list of vehicles below. The chrome top K&N air filter is part of the kit and is supported by a bracket. It is washable and reusable.  K&N 57i induction systems are designed to increase power and torque for the life of your car. 

The 57-0676-1 makes use of the stock intake tube and eliminates the OE air box. It is designed to deliver outside air to the K&N air filter with the flexible hose for additional performance.

The zip ties and brackets allow the K&N air intake system to stay in place. It takes about 90 minutes or less to install this K&N air intake kit with simple hand tools.

The kit comes with three different multi language instruction sheets for the different engine layouts.

Complete list of vehicles for the K&N air intake kit 57-0676-1:

2015 RENAULT MEGANE III 2.0L - Turbo
2014 RENAULT MEGANE III 2.0L - Turbo
2013 RENAULT MEGANE III 2.0L - Turbo
2012 RENAULT MEGANE III 2.0L - Turbo
2012 RENAULT MEGANE III 1.6L
2012 RENAULT CLIO III 1.5L Diesel
2012 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5L Diesel
2012 NISSAN NOTE 1.5L Diesel
2011 RENAULT MEGANE III 2.0L - Turbo
2011 RENAULT MEGANE III 1.6L
2011 RENAULT CLIO III 1.5L Diesel
2011 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5L Diesel
2011 NISSAN NOTE 1.5L Diesel
2010 RENAULT MEGANE III 2.0L - Turbo
2010 RENAULT MEGANE III 1.6L
2010 RENAULT CLIO III 1.5L Diesel
2010 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5L Diesel
2010 NISSAN NOTE 1.5L Diesel
2009 RENAULT MEGANE III 2.0L - Turbo
2009 RENAULT MEGANE III 1.6L
2009 RENAULT CLIO III 2.0L - 139BHP
2009 RENAULT CLIO III 1.5L Diesel
2009 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5L Diesel
2009 NISSAN NOTE 1.5L Diesel
2008 RENAULT MEGANE III 1.6L
2008 RENAULT CLIO III 2.0L - 139BHP
2008 RENAULT CLIO III 1.5L Diesel
2008 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5L Diesel
2008 NISSAN NOTE 1.5L Diesel
2007 RENAULT CLIO III 2.0L - 139BHP
2007 RENAULT CLIO III 1.5L Diesel
2007 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5L Diesel
2007 NISSAN NOTE 1.5L Diesel
2006 RENAULT CLIO III 2.0L - 139BHP
2006 RENAULT CLIO III 1.5L Diesel
2006 NISSAN NOTE 1.5L Diesel
2005 RENAULT CLIO III 2.0L - 139BHP
2005 RENAULT CLIO III 1.5L Diesel

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