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Luke Bogacki staged his American Race Cars dragster in the Super Comp final round of the 34th annual Lucas Oil Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway beside K&N’s Gary Stinnett

Luck seemed to be on NHRA champion Luke Bogacki’s side during the entire 34th annual Lucas Oil Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. With each round Luke Bogacki matched up against accomplished competitors, yet his opponents seemingly made their worst passes of the race with the 2-time champion in the opposite lane. “It goes to show that it's not who you run as much as when you run them,” Bogacki remarked. “I feel like we've been pretty solid all season, particularly in this K&N hot rod, but I've consistently run into a .010 package or a great run in the other lane. In Brainerd, we were solid – not spectacular, but solid – and we got some breaks. That's the difference.”

K&N air filters sponsored NHRA driver Luke Bogacki's latest victory marked his ninth NHRA national event triumph, and fifth in the 8.90 category

Solid driving and timely luck aided Bogacki, and his K&N Filters dragster did the rest. In an event that saw dramatic swings in temperature and wind (as evidenced by the myriad of national records set in the professional ranks), his American Race Cars machine varied just .011-of-a-second to the 60' timers (with the opening five rounds varying just .003). Bogacki was solid as well, averaging a .014 reaction time. “My car was great,” emphasized Bogacki. “Honestly, it's been good all season but I made some changes in Topeka trying to calm down the 60' times. Obviously it responded. I'm glad the numbers are so impressive, it's a testament to American Race Cars and the quality equipment we bolt to the frame rails.”

Luke Bogacki staged his American Race Cars dragster in the Super Comp final round of the 34th annual Lucas Oil Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway beside Gary Stinnett. Luke Bogacki, the reigning Super Gas champion and 2013 Super Comp titlist got the decision over 4-time NHRA Super Comp champion Stinnett by virtue of a strong .010 reaction time, paired with a 8.929 ET. “I have a huge degree of respect for Gary, his program and obviously his accomplishments,” explained Bogacki. “He's not someone that you necessarily ever want to take on, but at the same time I try to embrace the opportunity to compete against the best. Gary made an uncharacteristically bad run, but I'd like to think we'd have been difficult to beat regardless.”

Bogacki's winning combination features a 632 cubic inch Huntsville Engine & Performance engine that pushes his K&N filters backed machine to the 8.90 index at speeds in excess of 180 miles per hour. Bogacki's latest victory marked his ninth NHRA national event triumph, and fifth in the 8.90 category. Brainerd International Raceway is the first facility at which Bogacki has won two national events, and he's also earned a runner-up finish at the Northern Minnesota track. “I'd like to dedicate our Brainerd win to Norm Franks, the owner and developer of Flo-Fast pumps and AirTek gauges who passed away recently after a battle with cancer,” Bogacki shared. “I met Norm here in Brainerd several years. This facility makes me think of him every season, but particularly now that I can't pick up the phone and give him a hard time. He was an accomplished businessman and a good man.”

In addition to K&N Filters, the Bogacki Motorsports team also represents Racing RV's, along with associate marketing partners Watts Auto Diesel Service, Advanced Product Design, Bill Taylor Enterprises, Accelerated Graphics, ThisIsBracketRacing.com, RacerSwag, Mickey Thompson Tires, American Race Cars, Renegade Racing Fuels, Product Development Group (makers of Flo-Fast fluid transfer systems and AirTek pressure monitoring systems), JEGS and C.A.R.S. Protection Plus.

K&N air filters sponsored Vaughn Gittin Jr. began his professional drifting career over ten years ago driving his personal Nissan S13 240SX

K&N air filters sponsored Vaughn Gittin Jr. began his professional drifting career over ten years ago. The self-taught American drifter came from humble beginnings driving his personal Nissan S13 in Formula Drift. The switch to a Ford Mustang in 2005 brought the Maryland native much notoriety and sponsors such as Ford Racing, Monster Energy drinks, Nitto Tires and K&N air filters. The sport of Drifting employs a technique where the driver intentionally loses traction in the rear wheels while maintaining control through counter-steering. Drifting is a delicate dance along a fine line separating control and chaos. Car control is one of the most important ingredients in racing, and Formula Drift drivers know how to control a car at speed; even if it doesn’t appear that way.

The rebirth of American muscle cars, like the Chevy Camaro, Dodge Challenger, & Ford Mustang, has reinvigorated interest in the Trans-Am series racing formed in the 1960’s Pony Car era

The fundamental elements shared between professional drifting and road course racing are the same. However, it was quite a change of pace for Vaughn Gittin Jr. as he made his first attempt to apply skills learned from drifting into a 100MPH Trans Am race with 70+ competitors clogging a challenging road course. Vaughn Gittin Jr. had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a highly-tuned, and K&N filters equipped, Ford Mustang on the historic Road America track and compete in the Trans-Am TA2 class.

After spending some time becoming familiar with the Trans-Am TA2 Ford Mustang, Vaughn Gittin Jr. qualified with a time of 2 minutes 17.745 seconds making him 13th out of 29 TA2 cars

The rebirth of American muscle cars, like the Chevy Camaro, Dodge Challenger, and the ever present Ford Mustang, has reinvigorated interest in Trans-Am racing series which was formed at the dawn of the 1960’s Pony Car era. Like the American Muscle Car, the Trans-Am production based racing series experienced its golden age in the late 60’s until 1972 when manufacturer support of the series ended. Eventually Trans-Am racing moved away from production car racing, into purpose-built racing machines with tube frames. TA2 cars, like the Mustang that Vaughn Gittin Jr. raced, are high-performance purpose built machines, but the SCCA has put cost control measures in place to make it relatively affordable.

“Months ago, when Peter Stark began convincing me to do this, all he had to say ‘600-horsepower Mustang Trans Am car’ and I was in!” said Gittin. “In addition to drifting all over the world, I’ve done some Time Attack, Mustang Challenge, and one NASCAR road racing event, but testing the Trans Am TA2 car was actually the first time that road racing ‘clicked’ for me. I have some internal brain programming and instincts to adjust - like not reaching for the hand brake at corner entry - but the car control I have learned from drifting seems to translate very well to road racing, especially in a Trans Am car.”

Vaughn Gittin Jr. finished fifth out of 29 Trans-Am TA2 drivers which was fantastic considering Vaughn Gittin Jr was still feeling the effects of having totaled his Mustang drift car

“I am super-pumped to be participating in my first Trans Am race this weekend.” Vaughn continued. “Big thanks to everybody at Loshak and Stark Racing for the opportunity, Mike Cope Race Cars for building such fast TA2 cars, and all my partners for supporting me on my Trans Am debut.” After spending some time becoming familiar with the Trans-Am TA2 Ford Mustang it was time for qualifying. Vaughn Gittin Jr. qualified with a respectable time of 2 minutes 17.745 seconds which put him 13th out of 29 TA2 cars.

A lot can happen in the final race though; as was evidenced by the final results. In qualifying Vaughn Gittin Jr’s pace was 3 seconds off of the TA2 fast qualifier. If that kind of pace continued for the entire Trans Am Next Dimension 100 race at Road America, Vaughn Gittin Jr. would have been minutes behind the TA2 leader. Instead Gittin drove his car wisely moving past several of his competitors. At the checkers, Vaughn Gittin Jr had moved his way up to fifth place. Trans-Am TA2 class winner Tony Ave, also in a Ford Mustang, made his way from 9th to finish a mere .31 seconds ahead of TA2 fast qualifier Cameron Lawrence. Instead of being minutes behind the TA2 winner, Vaughn was only about 8 seconds behind in fifth. Finishing fifth out of 29 more experienced Trans-Am drivers is more than just respectable; it’s fantastic considering Vaughn Gittin Jr was still feeling the effects of having totaled his Monster Energy Ford Racing Mustang RTR drift car the weekend before at Formula Drift in Texas.

The RR-3004 has an inverted top, providing additional surface area for increased airflow and filtration over any other comparably sized product

We’ve all been there, working on a project when we hit an unforeseen roadblock. All of a sudden, the labor of love we were crafting feels at risk. This is especially true when it comes to the intricacies of project cars, trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles, etc. One small issue can throw off a huge design and frequently, that is the question of what to do about the air filter? How much air does my engine need? Is there one that will fit? Will it protect my engine? Thankfully, K&N^® is no stranger to this conundrum and offers thousands of Universal Clamp-On air filters to fit just about every application perfectly for superior airflow and superior performance.

If space is at a premium or if you’re looking for a stylish accent to stand out from the crowd, look no further than K&N’s Inverted Top Universal Air Filters like part number RR-3004. These filters take a distinctive approach to design and functionality. Where others look outside for solutions, the RR-3004 looks inside. The top of the filter actually inverts, extending to the inside of the filter thereby increasing filter surface area. With more surface area comes additional airflow and air filtration capability, all without increasing the exterior dimensions of the filter.

The RR-3004 is easy to install with a 2.75” flange inside diameter to clamp onto 2.75” air intake piping. The flange is made from pliable rubber and can even be stretched up to 1/16” to fit in-between sizes. It is 5.75” in diameter at the base and 5.938” in diameter at the top, making it almost a straight cylinder. The RR-3004 is 7.668” tall without the flange. In combination with its over 5-inch diameter, and inverted top, the RR-3004 provides a large surface area to help your engine breathe easy with plenty of clean air.

K&N engineers designed the RR-3004 Inverted Top Universal Air Filter with K&N’s oiled-cotton gauze filter media. This filter is made of 4 layers of cotton gauze, offset from one another, and layered between two mesh screens for structural strength. The filter is then oiled with K&N’s air filter oil to help provide excellent air filtration efficiency and engine protection.

While the RR-3004 is designed to increase horsepower and torque, another benefit of its design is that the filter is washable and reusable. Just once every 50,000 miles or so, depending on driving conditions, simply wash and re-oil the RR-3004 universal air filter using a K&N air filter cleaning kit. In the long run you can even save money by never having to replace disposable air filters over and over again. K&N backs the RR-3004 and all of its Universal Clamp-On air filters with a One Year Limited Warranty with no mileage limitation.

K&N offers thousands of Universal Clamp-On air filters and you can find one that will fit your application by using the Search by Dimension function on KNFilters.com.

The cylindrical K&N E-0664 replacement air filter is designed to increase horsepower and torque for 2013, 2014, 2015, or 2016 Audi RS6 or RS7 V8 Twin-Turbo models

The Audi RS6 and RS7 are the automotive incarnate of wolves in sheep’s clothing. From the outside, you see a beautiful luxury car. The view is the same on the inside; clearly exhibiting itself as a well-appointed luxury estate or sedan. Even starting the engine, your ears are greeted with a humble and smooth V8 note. Nothing jumps out as menacing. But get on the open road, punch the throttle, and the wolf shows its teeth; thrusting you back in your seat with a 560 horsepower twin-turbo V8 and 516 foot-pounds of torque. The RS6 and RS7 seem to have it all: luxury, storage capacity, and stunning performance. So how can one improve on such a brilliant design? Install the K&N^® E-0664 performance replacement air filter for 2013, 2014, 2015, or 2016 Audi RS6 or RS7 V8 Twin-Turbo models.

The E-0664 K&N replacement air filter is designed to increase horsepower and torque for 2013, 2014, 2015, or 2016 Audi RS6 or RS7 V8 Twin-Turbo models. This cylindrical factory replacement air filter has a large surface area and is made using K&N’s oiled-cotton gauze filter media. Its design helps to minimize restriction in the factory air intake system. Your engine will breathe easier and your twin turbochargers can even spool up earlier for more jaw-dropping performance. The oiled-cotton gauze is layered between two wire mesh screens and provides high airflow with outstanding air filtration efficiency.

Another benefit of the E-0664 K&N replacement air filter for 2013, 2014, 2015, or 2016 Audi RS6 or RS7 V8 Twin-Turbo models is that it’s washable and reusable. No longer do you have to throw money away on disposable air filters over and over again. Just once every 50,000 miles (approximately 80,500 kilometers) or so, simply wash and re-oil the filter using one of K&N’s Recharger® air filter service kits. 2013, 2014, 2015, or 2016 Audi RS6 or RS7 V8 Twin-Turbo owners can save money in the long run with the reusable K&N replacement air filter.

The E-0664 is an easy-to-install performance upgrade for the 2013, 2014, 2015, or 2016 Audi RS6 or RS7 V8 Twin-Turbo models listed below. Its brilliant design is a perfect complement to these German-engineered masterpieces. K&N stands behind the E-0664 with a famous 10-year/million mile limited warranty so owners can be confident that this is the last air filter they’ll need to purchase.

Whether your RS6 or RS7 behaves like a sheep most time or shows its heart every chance it gets, give it the superior airflow and superior performance that comes with K&N replacement air filter, number E-0664.

The E-0664 is guaranteed to fit and function on the following Audi models:

2016 Audi RS7 4.0L V8
2015 Audi RS7 4.0L V8
2015 Audi RS6 4.0L V8
2014 Audi RS7 4.0L V8
2014 Audi RS6 4.0L V8
2013 Audi RS7 4.0L V8
2013 Audi RS6 4.0L V8

Find additional Audi performance upgrades, or performance parts for other vehicles, using the Search By Vehicle tool. Use the K&N Dealer Search to find an authorized K&N air filter, air intake system, or K&N oil filter dealer in almost any part of the world.

For all K&N Audi RS6 and RS7 air filters visit the Air Filters for Audi RS6 and Air Filters for Audi RS6 page on KNFilters.com.

K&N’s September 2015 calendar page features the K&N NASA American Iron Ford Racing Mustang RTR race car built in-house by the K&N crew and wrapped in bold K&N graphics. A 2010 Ford Mustang Body In White (BIW) shell forms the basis of the K&N Motorsports Ford Racing Mustang RTR. This American Made pony car is propelled by a stock Ford 5.0L TI-VCT Coyote engine tuned to comply with the American Iron Racing horsepower-to-weight ratio rules.

Download the standard screen version of the K&N September 2015 calendar page featuring the K&N NASA American Iron Ford Mustang RTR race car built in-house by the K&N crew

K&N partnered with quality manufacturers like Ford Racing, Optima Batteries, Eibach Springs and Bassani Exhaust to help make this dream car a reality. This car is so impressive that a Hot Wheels^® 2015 HW City^™ 2010 Ford Shelby GT500^™ Mustang car features a paint scheme designed to match the K&N built Ford Racing Mustang RTR.

Download the wide screen version of the K&N September 2015 calendar page featuring the K&N NASA American Iron Ford Mustang RTR race car built in-house by the K&N crew

The image chosen for the September 2015 K&N calendar page was shot on location at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. This enormous racing facility in Southern California’s Inland Empire plays host to many types of racing including the Auto Club 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.

Last, but not least are the talented models Miss Jessica Harbour and Miss Caitlin O’Connor. Jessica Harbour, on the left, is from San Diego, California and has worked in film, print, event, and even runway modeling. Caitlin O’Connor, on the right, also brings a wealth of modeling experience to the table including an appearance in the recent movie Southpaw starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a ring girl in the film.

Additional K&N calendar desktop wallpaper images are available to download on the Free K&N Racing Wallpaper for Computer Desktops page. Printed versions of the K&N calendar are available for purchase on KNFilters.com.