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Cameron Hayley Celebrates 1st NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Victory at All American Speedway

28 Oct 2013

Cameron Hayley doing his victory burnout after winning the race

It was only a matter of time before Cameron Hayley won his first NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race.

Hayley was the runner-up five times in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West before breaking through with his first win at All American Speedway in Roseville, California.

He won the inaugural UNOH Battle of the Beach race at Daytona International Speedway in February. The race was a non-points event for drivers and teams from NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West.

During the thrid mile, things started to really get exciting at the All American Speedway

The 17-year-old driver from Calgary in Alberta Canada won the first race of his NASCAR K&N Pro Series West career in his 32nd start.

"It was amazing," Hayley said of his win. "Our Cabinets by Hayley Ford Fusion was just perfect all night. We really wanted to save tires at the beginning, so that we had stuff at the end and it's just what we did. We stuck to our game plan and made sure we had stuff left at the end and it paid off."

Cameron Hayley celebrating his win at the All American Speedway in Roseville, CA

Hayley led only five laps in the race, the last five laps of the Toyota/NAPA Auto Parts 150. Pole winner Derek Thorn led a race-high 138 laps. He swapped leading the race with Eric Holmes for 145 laps. Holmes was out front for seven laps are various points of the race.

Hayley made his move on Thorn on lap 145. He passed Thorn and was out front for the final five laps of the race.

"We were able to qualify on the pole,” he said. "The guys really worked hard on this car to make it what it is. At the very end, with five laps to go, we got a little nudge from someone behind us and the 24 (Hayley) was able to kind of get a jump on it and I just couldn't real him back in in the last five laps.”

Derek Thorn walked away with the Coors Light Pole Award for qualifying at the All American Speedway

Thorn finished second with Holmes in third place.

"The 24 at the end just had a little better car than us just because me and Derek ran so hard,” Holmes said. "Awesome race running side-by-side for probably half that race. Just disappointed we couldn't get them cleared and get that lead.”

Hayley also moved up in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West standings. He is in second place, 18 points behind Thorn, the leader in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West standings. There are two races remaining on the K NASCAR K&N Pro Series West schedule.

Michael Self finished in fourth place in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at Roseville. Greg Pursley was fifth.

The next NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race is the NAPA Auto Parts 150 at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, California.

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2012 to 2017 Fiat 500 1.4L Gets Simple Add-on Power with K&N Performance Air Intake

25 Oct 2013

K&N Air Intake under the hood of Fiat 500

The 2012 Fiat 500 1.4 liter marks Fiat's return to the American market, a market where Fiat had not sold a new vehicle since the mid-1980s. The new 500 brings a distinct retro, Italian styling to the hatchback segment that pays homage to the model's over 50-year old heritage and pairs it with a spunky powertrain that helps the lightweight coupe get up and go with ease. Compact with snazzy styling, peppy performance, and excellent fuel efficiency - everything an Italian hatchback should be. Owners of the 2012 Fiat 500 1.4 liter can now have a guaranteed increase in horsepower and performance with the K&N 69-3303TS Typhoon performance air intake system.

K&N Air Intake System for Fiat 500

The 69-3303TS is precision-designed to be a simple bolt-on replacement for the factory air intake system. It utilizes an aluminum intake tube to help streamline airflow into the engine and comes with a heat shield to protect the incoming air from heat under the hood. The 69-3303TS also adds a special heat barrier and incorporates the factory fresh air duct to further aid in air intake performance. The RC-9800 conical air filter on the inlet of the tube is oversized to help minimize restriction while still providing excellent air filtration and protection. The filter is washable and reusable and can even go for up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions.

Dyno Chart for K&N Fiat 500 Air Intake 69-3303TS

On the dyno, the 69-3303TS produced an estimated 3.9 horsepower at 4503rpm and 4.9 pound feet of torque at 3612rpm over the factory air intake system. That's a great power increase for a 1.4 liter engine.

The 69-3303TS performance air intake system is backed by K&N's Million Mile Limited Warranty. It's easy to install with basic hand tools, maintains all necessary factory connections, and does not require any additional modifications be made to the vehicle in order to function properly.

There's a certain pizzazz in the Italian culture, a debonair energy and passion for living life to its fullest that pervades every aspect of it. That passion is alive and well in the 2012 Fiat 500 1.4 liter, and the K&N 69-3303TS Typhoon performance air intake system is a perfect performance upgrade to add that next level of energy and life to your Italian hatchback.

The K&N 69-3303TS will fit the following Fiat 500 models:
2017 Fiat 500 1.4L L4
2016 Fiat 500 1.4L L4
2015 Fiat 500 1.4L L4
2014 Fiat 500 1.4L L4
2013 Fiat 500 1.4L L4
2012 Fiat 500 1.4L L4

For all K&N Fiat 500 air intakes visit the Air Intakes for Fiat 500 page on KNFilters.com.

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2013 to 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8L Gains Horsepower with K&N Performance Air Intake

25 Oct 2013

K&N Air Intake under the hood of Hyundai Genesis

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe broke into the sports coupe scene back in 2010 to rave reviews with its affordable performance and sharp styling. The 2013 Genesis Coupe continues to deliver the same thrills, but with more. The 2013 model year brings a facelift inside and out, more tech options in the cabin, suspension improvements, and most notably a substantial increase in power under the hood. The larger of the two engine options, the reworked 3.8 liter engine in the 2013 Genesis Coupe boasts an impressive 348 break horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Powerful engine up front, rear wheel drive, ear-to-ear grin on the driver's face – that's what a sports coupe should be. And now, owners of the 2013 to 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 liter can have a guaranteed increase in horsepower and acceleration with the K&N 69-5310TS Typhoon performance air intake system.

K&N Air Intake System for Hyundai Genesis

The 69-5310TS air intake system is a perfect performance upgrade to accompany the improvements Hyundai made for 2013 Genesis Coupe 3.8 liter. It comes with a large 4" diameter aluminum air intake tube to streamline airflow into the engine and a heat shield to help protect the incoming air from radiant heat in the engine bay. The tube comes in a silver finish that not only looks fantastic, but is very durable and will maintain its shine for many years to come. The 69-5310TS system also utilizes the factory fresh air inlet scoop to further increase air intake performance.

The RC-5138 conical air filter on the inlet of the intake tube is oversized to help minimize restriction, while utilizing K&N's oiled cotton air filter material to provide outstanding air filtration and engine protection. The filter is washable and reusable and can go for up to 100,000 miles between cleanings depending on driving conditions. When it does come time to service the filter, simply wash and reoil it using one of K&N's Recharger Kits.

Dyno Chart for K&N Hyundai Genesis Air Intake 69-5310TS

Precision engineering and fancy finishes don't count for much under the hood unless they're matched with more horsepower, and the 69-5310TS delivers. The 69-5310TS produced an estimated 8.9 horsepower at 6180rpm and 7.3 pound-feet of torque at 3210rpm over the factory air intake.

The 69-5310TS is backed by K&N's Million Mile Limited Warranty so owners can rest assured that their K&N air intake system is a quality investment. It maintains all necessary factory connections, can be installed in about 90 minutes using only basic hand tools, and does not require any additional modifications be made to the vehicle in order to perform properly.

Hyundai has become a force to be reckoned with in recent years, and the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 liter is leading the charge. It fires on all cylinders, delivering affordable performance, sharp styling, and a huge smile on the driver's face- it just makes sense. Owners of this smart sports coupe now have a smart performance upgrade in the K&N 69-5310TS performance air intake system.

The K&N 69-5310TS will fit the following Hyundai Genesis models:
2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8L V6
2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8L V6
2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8L V6
2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8L V6

For all K&N Hyundai Genesis air intakes visit the Air Intakes for Hyundai Genesis page on KNFilters.com.

Related news story: 2010-2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe with 2.0L Turbo Engine Releases More Power with K&N Air Intake

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Duane La Fleur Embarks Upon Final Three Events of 2013 With Vigor

24 Oct 2013

Duane La Fleur experienced his share of success throughout 2013 and is already preparing for the upcoming season

As the 2013 season dwindled down, Duane La Fleur Rolled into the Brainerd Int'l Raceway in Brainerd, Minnesota on a mission. There were only two more events scheduled beyond the 32nd Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. If all went as hoped for, success at this event would carry over to La Fleur's next venue. There was obviously power in confidence, and he welcomed every edge possible to make a victory come easier.

Having come off of two impressive performances at Denver and Sonoma, La Fleur carried confidence with him into this event as well. He was on a roll, and dominated rounds throughout the bulk of the event. Lining up to race in the semi finals on the final day, Duane La Fleur was eager for the tree to glow green.

But in spite of his stellar performance thus far, La Fleur red lighted off of the line. It was a crucial mistake, costing him the victory. "I felt that if I had made it to the finals, I had a good shot at the win."

Duane La Fleur's next stop was at Bowling Green, Kentucky, where he was scheduled to run in a Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event. La Fleur and his Camaro Roadster appeared to be as one and unstoppable.

La Fleur weeded through his competitors to the semifinals in round five. Again though, La Fleur's quest to the most coveted final race was detoured when he tapped the brakes coming to the strip. It was a slight miscalculation, but a miscalculation none-the-less that would cost him a victory, by approximately 10 inches.

Duane Fleur drove his way to the semifinals in two of his last three races of the season

However, La Fleur had nothing to hang his head about, as he had managed to reach the semi finals during his past two events. Going into the last race of the season, he followed the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series to Indianapolis, Indiana, to compete in the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, at the Lucas Oil Raceway.

As race-time neared, one would suspect that anticipation ran high for La Fleur, as he hoped his success from the previous two events would bleed into the final event of the season. However, luck had other ideas. In fact, Duane La Fleur was eliminated from the Super Gas division in a first-round battle.

Even though his run at Indianapolis didn't go as hoped for, La Fleur was satisfied with his overall success, and rightfully so. With this season behind him, he is already looking forward to the opening race of 2014.

That in mind, La Fleur will be getting his Camaro fine-tuned and ready to roll. But he is mindful that a man and his car are but a small element of triumph. "My team is the most important thing to make us successful," ensured Duane La Fleur. My dad maintains the race car, mom is the team leader at the track and my wife is a huge supporter. It is much more than a team; it's a family."

Duane La Fleur and his team are also strong advocates of proper maintenance. "Maintenance is huge," he ensured. "If you don't take the time after each race to go through everything, it will come back and bite you at the most inopportune time.

"K&N makes the best filters on the market today, by far," he continued in reference to proper maintenance. " We've used the K&N air scoop filter since the day we had this car built, which is going on eight years. The motor looks as clean inside as the day we assembled it. We've run K&N oil filters on all of our motors , and they hold up under every condition we've thrown at them. We even use K&N oil and air filters on the tractor that pulls our trailer across the country.

"We run K&N exclusively on all of our equipment and have never had any issues," he continued. "K&N is definitely the best product for our team..."

Looking forward to the upcoming season, Duane La Fleur concluded, "We plan on improving in 2014, and we are starting to work on it now. We have started pulling things apart and will freshen up all of our spare transmissions and converters. We will go through the motor to ensure we have ample power to be competitive on the track. And we'll pull normal maintenance on the truck and trailer. We should be finished and ready to hit the road in March of 2014."

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Shannon Moham Once Again Dominates MRA Motorcycle Racing with His Win At Pikes Peak

24 Oct 2013

After winnig nine championships in 2012, Shannon Moham is excited to have completed another successful season

In what is starting to look like a yearly trend, Shannon Moham once again dominated MRA motorcycle racing this year, wrapping up eight championships at Pikes Peak International Raceway.

After winning nine championships in 2012 and enduring the birth of their second child, Shannon and his wife, Segren, who doubles as his crew chief, were understandable excited to have completed another successful season.

"Wow, where do I begin?" Moham asked. "It's been an amazing experience that has been absolutely life changing. After winning nine in 2012, I never thought I would have this opportunity again."

Shannon Moham has won the Clubman Championship for the fourth straight year

The Castle, Colo., native won 41 of the 57 races he entered in this year; he finished on the podium in all but four events, while setting numerous track records along the way. Moham said winning the premier MRA class, Race of the Rockies GTU, for a second consecutive year was the highlight of the season.

"I swore to my wife that I was going to take it easy this year, but it looks like that didn't happen," Moham said while laughing. "Racing elite, fast guys in our club, I am incredibly happy to have won that class championship for the second year in a row."

Moham also won the Clubman Championship for the fourth straight year. That award goes to the highest point gatherer in the club. Moham said he was surprised that he was able to win that award yet again, given the fact that he planned on lessening his racing load this year.

"I'll say it again, it's not something I think I will be able to pull off next year," Moham said of the Clubman Championship. "But I'm sure going to give it a shot next year, just don't tell my wife."

Shannon Moham wrapping up eight championships at Pikes Peak Internationa

Given all of Moham's racing, it's fair to wonder if the events ever become taxing on him or his family.

"That' an interesting way to look at it," he said. "I find it kinda funny. I don't even think about the number of races that I run in a weekend. I know that might sound crazy, but I don't. My wife certainly does, but not me."

"We are a two-person race team, and I couldn't do this without my wife. I'm sure if you would've asked her seven years ago if she would be able to swap out an R6 motor in less than an hour, she probably would've looked at you like you were out of your mind. And yet, here we are."

Shannon Moham had an interesting start in motorcycle racing. When he graduated from the Air Force Academy, his father bought him a 1996 CBR 900. It was Moham's first street bike, and as you might expect, he started riding in the streets, probably a little too wildly.

"I realized that riding on the street was going to get me into trouble or hurt," he said. "I watched a local club race and thought ‘I am faster than those guys, so I decided to take it to the track. I never did a track day, I just started racing. I guess the rest is history."

Despite all of his success at the MRA level, Moham has yet to consider a full-time racing job. When asked about possibly joining the AMA ranks, Moham referenced his family, although he did point to some opportunities in the future.

"I would love to race with the AMA, but it is truly expensive and there is a lot of travel. Seeing that a lot of the races are on the East Coast, I just don't see it as a priority in my life right now," Moham said. "We are looking forward to possibly racing in Utah with the AMA guys in 2014. We are proud to say that we raced in the support class at the World Super Bike even in 2010 at Miller Motorsports Park and we also raced with the AMA here in Colorado when they last raced here.

"We started racing in Utah when Miller opened, and we look forward to seeing some great friends and maybe racing with them again next year."

Shannon Moham talked a lot about his relationship with K&N Filters over the years.

"I cannot say enough wonderful things about K&N and I am honored to be sponsored by this amazing company," he said. "One of the greatest things about K&N is their oil filter. I find that not only do they provide great filtration, but also it's awesome to be able to safety wire the oil filter to the bike. I also run K&N on my R6. In addition, my wife and I run K&N Filters in our power stroke diesel Ford Excursion and in our Hummer H3. We are definitely a K&N family and can't thank them enough for the support they've given us over the years."

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