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Max Gresham became the second rookie in a row to win an East Series race this year
With 16 rookies in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, there are sure to be plenty of first-time winners.
Max Gresham led the final 13 laps of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East
Max Gresham became the second rookie to win an East Series race, dominating at South Boston Speedway in Virginia on April 3.
He became the second rookie in a row to win an East Series race this year. He was making his second career East Series start at South Boston. Last year, he finished impressively in fifth place at South Boston in his East Series debut.
This time around, he had the car to beat, winning the pole and leading all but four laps of the 150-lap race.
The next NASCAR K&N Pro Series race is at Iowa Speedway on May 23
"It's been a great day here," Gresham said after winning the race. "I've got to thank Joe Gibbs and Toyota for putting such a great car together, and my crew chief Mike Sibley. The whole team was just excellent."
He led the first 30 laps of the race before yielding to Brett Moffitt for two laps. Gresham regained the lead on lap 33 and held it for the next 101 laps and four caution periods.
Cole Whitt took the lead briefly for two laps, 135 and 136, but Gresham led the final 13 laps.
"We definitely put a great car out there and we were fast the whole race," Gresham said.
Gresham and Whitt battled for the lead over the final 15 laps of the race.
"The last 20 laps was a lot of fun," Gresham said. "I've got to thank Cole Whitt for racing me clean."
Gresham bounced back after a 23rd place finish in the East Series season opener at Greenville Pickens Speedway in South Carolina. He is seventh in the East Series standings after two races.
Whitt posted his second runner-up finish in a row and has the lead in the East Series standings. Even though he challenged for the win against Gresham in the closing laps of the South Boston race, Whitt said afterward that he had his hands full with Ryan Truex to secure the second-place spot.
"I got to the outside of (Gresham) -- I think twice; I think we would have had him the first time if the yellow didn't come out," Whitt said. "That made it a little bit tougher. And then I had to fight Ryan off. That was a good battle. I got back to the outside of (Gresham) one last time at the end and he was pushing us up. It's short track racing. He was doing his job, just like I was doing mine. I have to congratulate him."
Whitt has a 25-point lead over rookie Ryan Gifford in the East Series standings. The next race is at Iowa Speedway on May 23.
"We were here to get a good run and come out with the points lead," Whitt said. "That's what we came in here to do."
The 2010 M.O.R. E. (Mojave Off-Road Racing Enthusiast) Balls Out 250 desert off-road race isn't just another event with a handsome name; it is arguably the bar-setting for all Southern California desert races. The Balls Out 250 takes place in Barstow, California, and includes trucks, buggies, off-road cars, Trophy Trucks, Baja bugs, pre-runners, 4X4 vehicles and SUVs of questionable ilk.
Both El Gato Racing Trucks made podium in the 1450 Sportsman Class this year
El Gato Racing from Big Bear Lake, California ran two trucks this year in the 1450 Sportsman Class - their number 1469 truck won and their 1449 took second. Pretty much the only way to improve on that is to race another truck and lock up third place as well.
"Having both trucks on the podium on the same day is absolutely awesome," says team owner Carl Walters. "El Gato Racing is all about 'team' and this race was no exception. With help from California Yellow Cab, we continue to expand, without drama and without personal egos. Drivers and crewmembers alike interact with each other like a well oiled machine. It's beautiful," explains Walters.
Number 1469 full-size Chevy truck with winning track record
The M.O.R.E. Kartek series utilizes large tracts of desert near Barstow upon which to race. Seven races per-year, each course is different, ranging from 20 to 75 miles, both clockwise and counter clockwise. A typical race will involve about five laps for the 1450 trucks, and seven for the 1400 Outlaws. It's not uncommon for M.O.R.E. to enter over 100 racers in various classes at each event.
Taking the helms for the Balls Out race were Perry Fleming and Robert Early in the number 1469 (a full-size Chevy with a winning track record). The team of Fleming and Early won the race by an unnervingly close ten seconds. This is the same truck that won the 2007 and 2008 Kartek Series Championship Truck.
The second place, number 1449 truck, was piloted by Shawn Walters and Justin Rhynes. "This was the inaugural run for the 302 powered four-link Ford Ranger. We're so stoked," adds Walters.
"Over the past several years M.O.R.E. has emerged as the premier Southern California desert race scene and we're going to stay with them," says Walters.
"We've sampled other venues, and with success too, but they pale in comparison to the quality people, objectiveness and racer participation we find at the M.O.R.E. organization. Kudos to them."
"K&N Engineering has been an integral part of El Gato Racing for several years, and quite frankly, we wouldn't be setting this pace without them. All of our filters are K&N - all of them. And we don't have problems - ever. End of story."
"K&N has also provided us with air fuel mixture instrumentation that we find invaluable in maintaining the sweet spot in our carburetors. K&N's sponsorship/marketing team is first rate and we can't thank them enough."
K&N Air Intake Installed on 2010 Ford Mustang 4.0L V6
Dyno Chart for 2010 Ford Mustang 4.0L V6
The Ford Mustang was the original pony car introduced in 1964 at the New York World's Fair. Ford has continued the production of the Mustang ever since. Bold body styles, powerful engines and agile handling have kept this American muscle car at the top of the consumer class.
K&N Air Intake System for 2010 Ford Mustang 4.0L V6
2010 Ford Mustang owners who have the 4.0L V6 engine can boost their power
with a simple air intake modification. K&N offers a high performance air
intake system, part number 57-2577,
that guarantees your Mustang will get extra power.
The 57-2577 replaces your factory air filter and air intake housing with a custom intake tube and
an oversized high-flow air filter (part RC-4381).
The reusable air filter can go up to 100,000 miles, depending on driving
conditions, before it needs
service. A black powder coated heat shield helps direct cooler
outside air into your Mustang's engine. The intake system provides
your Mustang with outstanding engine protection and power you can feel.
K&N dyno tested the 57-2577
air intake on the 2010 Ford Mustang with 4.0L V6 engine. Dyno tests revealed an increase of 7.4 horsepower at 4700 rpm.
Installation of the 57-2577 is typically done in 90 minutes or less using hand tools commonly available. K&N provides detailed instructions that are designed to guide you through the installation process.
This 2010 Ford Mustang air intake system is designed to last the life of your car. The 57-2577
comes with a million mile limited warranty and offers an economical
performance add-on to your Ford Mustang.
K&N Air Intake Installed on 2009-2014 Acura TSX 2.4L
Dyno Chart for Acura TSX 2.4L
The 2009 Acura TSX is a well-built entry-level luxury car that comes standard with leather seats, dual-zone climate control and a USB port music interface. This second-generation TSX is larger than its predecessor and offers more interior space to its passengers. The modernized exterior styling of the 2009 Acura TSX makes it an attractive vehicle. Great handling, performance and recognized reliability are only a few of the reasons consumers continue to rave about the Acura TSX.
K&N Air Intake System for 2009-2014 Acura TSX 2.4L
K&N designed an air intake system (69-0026TS) for 2009 to 2014 Acura TSX
models with a 2.4 liter engine. The 69-0026TS was engineered specifically to fit the cramped quarters of the TSX engine compartment. By completely replacing the restrictive factory air filter and intake housing of the 2009 to 2014 Acura TSX with K&N's custom intake tube and high-flow performance air filter (RC-4630XD), K&N achieved a dramatic increase in horsepower.
Power testing was performed on this cold air intake system to determine how much horsepower
could be obtained with this simple intake modification. The 69-0026TS showed an increase of 7.86 horsepower at 5400 rpm when tested on a 2009 Acura TSX with a 2.4L in-line 4-cylinder engine.
The 69-0026TS
intake reduces air restriction, compared to the factory intake, with its
large K&N high-flow air filter and its powder coated silver aluminum tube.
K&N's design adds performance while providing outstanding filtration for the
life of your Acura TSX. The air filter can go up to 100,000 miles
before servicing is required depending on driving conditions. The
entire air intake system comes with K&N's million mile limited warranty.
K&N provides detailed installation instructions that help make installing your 69-0026TS cold air intake system simple. Typical installation takes 90 minutes or less and only uses common hand tools.
The Pontiac G6 is a stylish mid-size car with sleek styling and attractive interior design. A smooth ride, spacious interior and adequate performance make the Pontiac G6 a solid choice among its competition.
K&N Air Intake System for 2005 to 2010 Pontiac G6 3.5L V6
K&N engineered a cold air intake system (69-7202-1TTK) for the 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Pontiac G6
models with the 3.5 liter V6 engine. The 69-7202-1TTK completely replaces the restrictive factory air filter and intake housing with a free-flowing mandrel-bent intake tube and
a K&N high-flow air filter (RF-1023). This
large K&N air filter performs for up to 100,000 miles before service is required under normal highway driving conditions.
It also comes with K&N's million mile limited warranty.
K&N's cold air intake system 69-7202-1TTK comes with a powder coated steel heat shield that isolates the air filter from the rest of the engine compartment. This directs cooler
outside air toward the air filter. Cooler air delivers more power.
The 69-7202-1TTK
intake showed an increase of 5.22 horsepower at 5195 rpm when tested on a 2005 Pontiac G6 3.5L. Adding horsepower is simple with K&N's installation instructions. Installation of the 69-7202-1TTK is usually done in 90 minutes or less.
