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KWS Motorsports Wins 2012 WERA Superbike National Championship in Dramatic Finals Showdown

25 Feb 2013

Luie Zendejas rode his most consistent race at the finals, rounding off the podium with a third place finish for the championship.

"The harder the battle the sweeter Jah victory," wrote Bob Marley. After a historic WERA Grand National Finals that saw Sean Dwyer and Tim Bemisderfer battle all the way to the last corner for Superbike National Championship, those words couldn't resonate any clearer. For the first time in its 40 year history, WERA, the oldest and largest national motorcycle roadracing sanctioning body, contested the final stop of their National Championship at Barber Motorsports Park.

Sean Dwyer clinched the WERA Superbike National Championship with a last corner pass at Barber Motorsports Park.

It came down to the last race, Dwyer versus Bemisderfer, whoever won the race earned the title. Dwyer lost ground going into the last lap, and most fans didn't think he would be able to make it up. Dwyer however didn't read that script, he put his head down on the back straight and went after Bemisderfer, squeezing past in the last corner and beating him to the finish line by a fraction of a second. Millennium/KWS Racing Teammate, Luie Zendejas rode his most consistent race to date, finishing third in the race and the championship. The team also credited their crew chief, Michael Godin for all his tireless hours at the shop, traveling and for his work at the races, for helping to get his guys on the box so often.

How does winning the championship in such a spectacular finish stack up against your other championships?

Millennium/KWS Racing is extremely optimistic about their 2013 season.

Dwyer - "In the past, I've honestly never really paid attention to championships. I have won many, but I've always just cared about winning races and figured if I did that, the championship would take care of itself. That being said, coming into this season, I really wanted to win this WERA Superbike Championship. I see it as the premier event at the WERA Nationals, the best riders, on their best bike, pushing at the limit. I guess that is why it seemed worth it, because of the level of talent and how hard it would be. That's what it's all about. We really had a lot of good people behind our effort this year and I wanted to give 100% towards this championship as a way to thank all those people for their support."

"The final race of the season was just an epic way to decide this championship. With Tim and myself separated by only a point or two and three points spread between 1st and 2nd place, it was basically a "winner take all" situation. The race itself turned out to be a war, with close racing throughout. I led some, Tim led some, and there were some bar banging moments and just good hard racing. Coming to the white flag, I thought I might not be able to get it done, but just decided at the beginning of the final lap that it was worth hanging it all out. Tim made a mistake and I put together a real good lap. In the final corners, I had been saving a move all weekend that I hadn't shown to anyone, even in practice. I wasn't sure it would work, but I threw everything I had at it and got it done. What a race!

Zendejas - "I think this year's championship was unlike others, and the reason for that is the lack of money in motorcycle racing as a whole. We did a very good job on supporting our sponsors and focusing on care and attention to detail of our equipment, rider training (on and off the track) and a more strategic team focus. I believe those are the key ingredients in our success this year."

Crew chief Michael Godin flanked by Dwyer and Zendejas (left to right).

Godin - "This championship means so much to us. It is a series that really reflects the talent of the riders and the dedication of everyone involved. It has been over ten years since we last won a championship (2001 Formula USA Superbike) and after running the AMA series for many years against the factory and big budget teams, we went back to where we started and have been focusing on the WERA Nationals and Regionals. This is the heart of our customer base for roadracing, and is a place where winning on Sunday sells on Monday."

What was the overall reaction to having the final stop of WERA at Barber Motorsports Park this year?

Dwyer - "We really liked the GNF at Barber. This was my first GNF experience, but certainly not the teams, and the track made for a perfect venue for a winner take all situation. The track is really challenging and a joy to ride. Barber is a real "riders track" and for that reason, it makes for a great place to decide a championship."

Zendejas - "It's a great facility and a challenging track, however the history of having the GNF at Road Atlanta is hard to beat especially for the super bikes. Road Atlanta suits us for high speed and big power, and I kinda miss that in the Grand National finals."

Anything new planned for next season that you'd care to share?

Godin - "There is possibly of a bike change for Luie while Sean will be defending his No. 1 plate. We are also adding another support rider, James Dellinger, into our lineup, and we're looking to sweep the podium at all the race's we enter. And we are always looking to squeeze out those last few ponies out of any of the bikes we race, and it all starts at the K&N air filter. Huge thanks to K&N Filters for the support this year. The filters were great and a big part of our excellent power. Thanks guys. Look for us on the podium in 2013!"

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Dual Performance Air Filters for 2012 McLaren MP4-12C 3.8L are Designed to Increase Horsepower

25 Feb 2013

K&N 2012 McLaren MP4-12C 3.8L Air Filters

The McLaren MP4-12C has been tagged the perfect supercar, with a Jekyll and Hyde personality that can at one moment soak up freeway miles like the cushiest land yacht, and the next hammer down your favorite back road like a fire spitting Formula 1 racer. Yes, it actually does shoot flames from the exhaust. Its lines are so utterly sexy it appears to flirt its way through wind resistance. Swipe your hand underneath the handle-less door and the 12C's dihedral, insect-like entrance opens forward and up, similar to the doors on the 1993 McLaren F1, which many still worship today as the definitive supercar of that era.

K&N Air Filters for 2012 McLaren MP4-12C 3.8L

The 12C is in fact the first production car entirely designed and built by McLaren since the F-1. A big part of the McLaren's adaptability comes from its advanced and rather unique suspension design. By utilizing electronic dampers and a hydraulic roll control system that acts as a virtual anti-roll bar, the car can be set up to ride cushy and compliant, or firm, which keeps body roll practically nonexistent. This makes the 12C a useable supercar you can actually drive to work.

Flow Chart for K&N E-0667 McLaren MP4-12C 3.8L Air Filter

The MP4-12C features a carbon fiber composite chassis and it's powered by a mid-mounted McLaren M838T, 3.8 liter, V8, twin-turbo. With a 4000-rpm spread between torque and horsepower peaks, the 12C's engine feels more like a V10. And with 593 horsepower keen on chaos, zero to 60 mph runs slam you back in the seats for a mere three second, and it dashes through a quarter-mile in less than 11 seconds. Even with those impressive powers, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C models with the 3.8 liter engine can improve performance with the dual, high flow air filters, in K&N part E-0667. K&N's McLaren MP4-12C replacement air filters are designed to improve horsepower and torque while providing excellent engine protection from dirt and debris.

K&N performance air filters for McLaren MP4-12C, part E-0667, are washable and reusable, which means buying new air filters to replace your dirty filters is a thing of the past. Cleaning your K&N performance air filter is as easy as following the instructions in a K&N Recharger Kit. Depending on your driving circumstances, the two K&N air filters included in part E-0667 can go up to 50,000 miles before cleaning is required depending on driving conditions. K&N E-0667, high flow replacement air filters, are backed by K&N's Million Mile Limited Warranty and will be the last set of air filters you'll ever need to purchase for your 2012 McLaren MP-4-12C.

K&N E-0667 (2 filters per box) will fit a 2012 McLaren MP4-12C with a 3.8 liter V8 engine.

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K&N Replacement Air Filter for 2013-2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0L Offers Lifetime Performance

25 Feb 2013

K&N 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0L Air Filter

K&N 2013 and 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0L Air Filter

Hyundai first produced the Genesis Coupe during the 2010 model year. The coupe's key billing was its affordability as a rear-wheel-drive performance coupe. A rear-wheel-drive chassis was a relative rarity among reasonably priced cars on the whole and virtually unheard of from a Korean manufacturer. Make no mistake about it though, the Genesis Coupe should not be confused with Hyundai's Genesis sedan, as they are two entirely different vehicles.

K&N Air Filter for 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0L

K&N Air Filter for 2013 and 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0L

The redesigned two-liter 2013 Hyundai Genesis has a retuned suspension, twin-scroll turbocharger and a larger, more efficient intercooler, that helps boost output and increase fuel efficiency. When the coupe was introduced in 2010, it delivered a measly 210 horsepower. The power plant that comes with 2013 Genesis coupe models, adds an extra 64 ponies, dialing up the wick to a wicked 274 horsepower. Drivers indicate a noticeable jump in stoplight-to-stoplight gusto, as there's a new rush of acceleration that wasn't present in the old engine. The old coupe made zero to 60 runs in 6.8 seconds, the 2013 and 2014 Coupe smokes that by over a second at 5.7 seconds.

Flow Chart for K&N 33-2482 Hyundai Genesis 2.0L Air Filter

Owners of the 2013 and 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe with the 2.0 liter engine can experience added performance by simply upgrading to a K&N 33-2482 high flow air filter. K&N's performance air filter delivers exceptional engine protection and it was designed to increase horsepower and acceleration.

Installation of K&N's Hyundai Genesis Coupe replacement air filter is as easy as removing the existing air filter from the OE airbox and dropping the 33-2482 performance filter in its place.

K&N air filter 33-2482 is washable and reusable, which means that you will never have to buy another air filter for the life of your coupe. Servicing your air filter is made simple with K&N's air filter Recharger^® Kit. The kit contains air filter cleaner, which dissolves dirt so it can be easily washed away, and filter oil, which restores your filter so it performs like new. Depending on your individual driving conditions, K&N's Hyundai Genesis Coupe replacement air filter 33-2482 can perform up to 50,000 miles before cleaning is necessary depending on driving conditions.

Your 2013 and 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe deserves the performance and protection of K&N and the reassurance that comes with the Million Mile Limited Warranty provided with this air filter.

K&N 33-2482 fits all 2013 and 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe models with a 2.0 liter engine.

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GreenArmy Motorsports Debut Pro-2 Trophy Truck Team at NDRA South Point Vegas 250

23 Feb 2013

GreenArmy Motorsports' Jimco Trophy Truck at NDRA South Point Vegas 250

Race teams are formed from a myriad of different circumstances. Some teams are formed when a group of racing buddies decide to take their Saturday tradition to the next level. Others teams are formed when an amateur racer decide it's time for their shot at the big money lime light. Team GreenArmy Motorsports however, was formed when recognized race champion Kevin Davis decided to step out of the driver seat to put his son Justin behind the wheel.

Pro-2 Trophy Truck Race Team GreenArmy Motorsports

"I have been around an off-road vehicle for as long as I can remember. My dad started racing before I was born." Justin explained. "When I was able to race at fourteen, I raced with my sister Ashley in a 1600 car. Since then, I've kept moving up in cars and classes, and now I'm at the top, in a Jimco Trophy Truck."

Before he started outperforming his Trophy Truck competitors in the LOORS Pro-2 division, Justin competed in MDR, Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series, Best in the Desert, SCORE International and HDRA. His hard work lead to winning the 2010 SCORE Lites Championship, 2011 SCORE Class One Championship, becoming the youngest driver to win a Class One Championship back-to-back in the Baja 1000, and at age 18, becoming the youngest driver to win the Baja 1000 as a solo Trophy Truck driver.

"Using K&N products allows us the capability to enhance our Trophy Truck and run at a level that we need to be at, to compete with other top racers in the field," Justin tells us. "I got involved with K&N by using their products through the years." His trust in K&N was developed from experience with the product over the years.

Justin Davis, new team member Kyle LeDuc, and GreenArmy Motorsports packed up their Pro-2 Trophy Truck, and traveled to Jean, Nevada, for the NDRA South Point Vegas 250. The team was excited to debut their new Trophy Truck team for the 2013 HDRA and SCORE International Series. Justin started the race in seventh position, but half way through the race, he passed the wheel to Kyle, who skillfully drove the GreenArmy Motorsports Trophy Truck to a fourth place finish.

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John Peñano Brings Rally Innovations Modified Ford Focus STRally Car to SEMA Ford Booth

23 Feb 2013

2013 Ford Focus ST at SEMA

Let's start from the beginning when the first Ford vehicle was purchased and delivered to a Dr. E. Pfenning on July 28, 1903. The 8 horsepower, 2 cylinder Model A was the first building block off of the assembly line that laid the foundation to what the Ford Motor Company is today. More than a century later, Ford has unveiled to the American public a sport compact car that rivals the likes of the Civic Si and the MazdaSpeed 3: the Focus ST. After making a big splash in the European market, Ford decided to bring its hot-hatch to the states where compact car enthusiasts were aghast by the performance from this new contender.

SEMA featured Rally Innovations modified Ford Focus ST

With every car comes the need for enthusiasts to modify it to their liking. This is where John Peñano comes into the picture. Starting with an already potent 252 horsepower, turbocharged Focus ST and his team at Rally Innovations, John turned an already amazing car into and even better rally car. With the help of manufacturers such as Eibach, Roadwire, Baja Designs and of course K&N, John and his team were able to build a rally car worthy of being displayed in Ford's massive booth alongside legendary cars such as the Cobra Jet and Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s RTR Mustang.

Sporty Ford Focus ST Modified to Rally Car takes SEMA Center Stage

Since 2006, John and his team at Rally Innovations have been building show quality and performance vehicles for major brands such as Kia, Mitsubishi, Honda and Ford. What sets Rally Innovations apart from the rest is their specialty of "offering builds from the ground up, from rendering to completion." The questions that crosses every car builder's mind is what does it take to get a vehicle ready for an event as exclusive and as prestige as SEMA? In John's words, "It takes a good team of individuals, precise planning and execution and open communication with all parties involved." We couldn't have said it better ourselves.

With the eye catching paint and sporty aerodynamic additions, this Focus ST is sure to impress even the most perfection oriented enthusiasts. And with a full array of tools at their disposal, we would expect nothing less. So if you are looking for anything from renderings of a concept to fully built realization of a dream etched on a piece of paper, Rally Innovations is the way to go.