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Winning on Sunday Biondo stated that his K&N Filters backed dragster was within thousandths of a second all day long.
In racing, as in all sports, careers are measured by championships, the number of majors claimed, the big races won. To reach the pinnacle, talent alone is never enough. At the top tier of professional drag racing for example everyone is skilled. What separates the good racer, from the great, is varying degrees of perception and acceptance of the moment. The pressure that some feel as dehibilating, a handful are capable of using as smelling salts to arouse their consciousness - to hyper-focus their chi as it were.
Biondo left Atco Raceway with two trips to the finals, one win, and $37,000 more in his pocket.
K&N driver Peter Biondo is the latter kind of racer, with 36 total NHRA National event wins in the categories of Super Comp, Stock and Super Stock, he's clearly established that. It's precisely that ability to hyper-focus on the big stages that had Biondo putting on a dominating performance at arguably one of the biggest and most competitive bracket races of the year. Over 200 of the most talented drivers in the country showed up at Atco Raceway in New Jersey for three big days of racing, with $25,000 up for grabs on each day. As day one, Friday, came to an end, K&N driver Biondo came up only one round short of winning it all.
"It was bittersweet - I was happy to make it to the final round with such a talented field of racers, but in the final, when the win light comes on in the other lane, that tends to sting a bit," remarked Biondo.
Despite losing the final, Biondo still ended up with $12,000 for his efforts, and he was still looking at two more days of racing. Another innate facility that elite champions share is their ability to shake off heartbreak, stay in the moment, and move on.
After falling in the early rounds on Saturday of the event, Biondo ‘one upped' his Friday performance, taking home the big $25,000 check on Sunday.
"Without a doubt, the biggest win of the year for me," said Biondo. "My K&N Filters backed dragster was within thousandths of a second all day long. No doubt this played a big role in the win."
It was yet another weekend for the record books for the versatile driver most fittingly refer to as "The Terminator". With this performance Biondo continues his sizzling summer hot streak and we wondered why he thought that was?
"It's something that can't really be described in words, but the more intense the pressure, the easier I find it is to focus. I guess subconsciously I realize there is more at stake, and it forces me focus more. I guess in off the track terms the best way I could describe it is, it's like a person who can lift up a car because of adrenaline when they are trapped under it."
"A key to being competitive at any level in sports is never to get too high or too low. Sure I was upset for the moment when I lost the first final. But I try to get back to ‘my zone' after each round, or each race, regardless of the previous outcome. Getting too high will cause you to get too comfortable and complacent, where as getting too low sometimes forces you to try too hard. Neither is a good place to be."
Next up for Biondo are a couple of more big-time races - the US National, followed by the Million Dollar Race - Both being contested in Indianapolis.
With Swanson's win at ORP, Wilke-PAK Motorsports becomes the winningest team in USAC history.
"Becoming the USAC's winningest team in history is such a great honor for the Wilke family. What makes it very important for me personally, and my family as well, is the fact that this record spans four generations of Wilke racers dating back to my great grandfather Bob Wilke, to his son Ralph Wilke, then to his sons Greg and Mark, and then to me Greg's son," remarked team owner Chris Wilke.
Jerry Coons Jr., driving the second Wilke Spike/Toyota, qualified second fastest and finished in seventh place at ORP.
"We all know this record is a huge milestone in the history of our family, but records continue to be broken all the time, so we are not prepared to call it quits just yet!"
Kody Swanson once again turned in a dominating performance, this time driving the Wilke-PAK number 11car, and winning the 30-lap USAC National Midget Series feature at O 'Reilly Raceway Park (ORP). Swanson led the entire race and finished over three seconds ahead of second place. Jerry Coons Jr., driving the second Wilke Spike/Toyota, finished in seventh place, after qualifying second fastest.
Swanson, who finished third at ORP for the team back in May, became the 30th different driver to win a USAC National event for the Wilke team. The record 134 victories in USAC include wins in Indy Car, Silver Crown, National Sprint Car, and the National Midget Series. Incredibly, the team has scored USAC victories at 61 different tracks, in sixteen states.
"My great grandfather Bob Wilke started the family racing back in the 30's, he was a great business person, and quickly figured out that the key to success in racing, just like in other businesses, is having the right people and making sure the job is done correctly every time it's attempted. Our ability to win so many USAC races directly stems from our early history of being successful, mainly due to the great foundation built by Bob Wilke" explains Chris.
"We have been working with K&N for over a decade, and its companies like K&N that continually strive to be the best, and to produce the best products they can, that give us that competitive advantage. K&N not only produces quality products, but they ask how they can make it even better, and it's that quality that makes the difference between a win and second place."
"We would like to personally thank K&N for their support, without you we wouldn't have the success that we enjoy now."
Yamaha's 2009 to 2016 VMAX 1700 motorcycles are powerful cruisers that incorporate sport bike technology with sleek attention grabbing style. K&N has released part number YA-1709, a new high performance air filter that compliments this bike's powerful 1679cc, 65-degree, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine.
Replacement Air Filter for 2009 to 2016 Yamaha VMX1700
Filter number YA-1709 is a rectangular air filter that is designed specifically for the 2009 to 2016 Yamaha VMX1700 factory air box. Ridges along two edges of the filter aid in creating a tight seal within the air box itself. K&N has carefully engineered the pleating on this filter to give a large amount of surface area. Having a large amount of surface area gives this motorcycle filter the ability to hold an abundant amount of debris, essentially increasing the capacity and service interval. The wire mesh has multiple functions that include smoothening and straightening airflow, allowing non turbulent air to be ingested into this naturally aspirated engine. This advanced filter comes pre-oiled and can be installed easily right out of the box.
Installing filter number YA-1709 on a completely factory motorcycle should require no modifications to the fuel management system so even the most novice rider can enjoy advanced performance from their Yamaha VMAX without having to worry about making adjustments to the fuel delivery system. Like every K&N air filter, filter number YA-1709 is both washable and reusable. Servicing the YA-1709 should be completed once dirt exceeds the wire mesh.
K&N filter number YA-1709 will provide outstanding filtration and it is covered by the famous K&N Million-Mile Limited Warranty™. It will be the last air filter your motorcycle will ever need.
K&N has recently paired its cutting edge air filtration technology with the revolutionary Honda DN-01 to give riders the performance they crave from this advanced and stylish machine. The 2008, 2009 and 2010 Honda NSA700 DN-01 are unique motorcycles that combine the characteristics of both cruisers and sport bikes. One of the most dynamic features of this bike includes the fully automatic transmission that allows riders the option of shifting into six pre-set ratios or letting motorcycle riders operate without shifting, taking complete advantage of the constant variable transmission (CVT).
Replacement Air Filter for 2008, 2009 and 2010 Honda DN-01 Motorcycles
K&N filter part number HA-6708 is a high performance air filter designed to fit directly into the Honda NSA700 DN-01 factory air box. Upgrading to this high performance diamond shaped air filter has never been easier. Riders can simply replace their OE air filter with the HA-6708 and ride. Since this air filter was designed specifically for the Honda NSA700 DN-01 it does not require any adjustments to the fuel delivery system for proper operation.
Pleating of this air filter was engineered to allow for high dirt capacity and low restriction so riders can enjoy increased performance for longer periods of time between cleaning. Wire mesh on the outside of the filter works in conjunction with the oil impregnated surgical cotton fabric to aid in smoothening and straightening air flow.
Like every K&N air filter, the HA-6708 is both washable and reusable. Part HA-6708 can be easily cleaned and re-oiled using K&N re-charge kit # 99-5000. This cleaning kit includes both the air filter cleaner and air filter oil. Once contaminants exceed the wire mesh cleaning is recommended.
The HA-6708 is an air filter that is both backed by the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty and it is made in the USA. It will provide outstanding air filtration and high air-flow for many years of riding.
David Oenes is no stranger to pressure. During the week he works for the Colorado Air National Guard.
A day that started with sorrow ended with smiles for David Oenes and his Oenes Motorsports dragster. The veteran of 21 years behind the wheel was able to capture the win in the Fast 16 series at Bandimere Speedway in Colorado last weekend, just hours after returning from a memorial service for his wife's aunt.
Oenes Motorsports drove their alcohol burning dragster straight into victory lane.
The team unloaded the car in the morning, made one qualifying run, left for the service, returned to the track and then honored her in the best way they knew how to, by driving their alcohol burning dragster straight into the finals, and all the way to victory lane. But the day didn't go quite as Oenes had planned.
"The plan was to make one qualifying pass to get into the show, then attend the memorial, then return to the track in time for eliminations. We unloaded the car and went to warm the car up like we always do, the car would not turn over!" said Oenes.
The team had to borrow a battery off of a motorcycle that their sponsor's from Greeley Truck Parts had ridden to the track. That battery connected to a faulty starter, and the car finally fired up.
Oenes Motorsports Team
The team made just one qualifying pass, but they went right to the pole with a 6.66 at more than 200 MPH. After that it was off to the memorial service, before returning to the track for more racing.
"The weather was pretty steady all day so that was a blessing. The car was running very consistently. In the semi-final I dialed 6.68 and ran 6.682. In the final I ran a 6.689 on a 6.66 dial," Oenes continued.
David Oenes and his Oenes Motorsports dragster.
David Oenes is no stranger to pressure. During the week he works for the Colorado Air National Guard. But even Oenes admitted this race was emotionally taxing. "What an amazing end to a stressful and emotional day. This win ranks as one of the best I have had so far. We want to dedicate this win to the memory of Aunt Bonny. We love you."
The Oenes Motorsports team still has several races left on the docket. The team plans to continue their march towards a top three finish in the Fast 16 series, and they are also looking to secure a top ten in the Division 5 Top Dragster ranks.
Oenes credits his sponsors, including Greg's Corvette's, Greeley Truck Parts, and K&N Engineering for all of the success the team continues to have.
Oenes credits his sponsors, including Greg's Corvette's, Greeley Truck Parts, and K&N Engineering for all of the success the team continues to have. Oenes says K&N products are especially helpful in keeping his 526 C.I. Blown Chrysler Hemi running smooth at more than 200 MPH, especially in the high altitudes of Colorado.
"We use HP-5001 oil filters, and 62-1516, 62-1440, 62-1330 breathers on our dragster. The oil filter is second to none in keeping the oil as clean as it can be. The breathers are unsurpassed in keeping the dirt and debris out of the engine and transmission. All these products help our engine produce massive amounts of power that enables the Oenes Motorsports dragster to haul the mail. What a rush!"
