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Pretty in pink took on a whole new meaning at the 4th Annual Powder Puff Race for the Cure. More than 185 women racers went to Barstow, California in support of Cedars-Sinai Women’s Breast Cancer Research Center.
Pink K&N Filters Trophy Truck shows support of Cedars-Sinai Women's Breast Cancer Research Center
Powder Puff Race for the Cure is one of the largest female dominated races in the United States
The K&N Jefferies Racing Crew was there in pink to show its support. Jenna Jefferies and her sister-in-law Mindy Jefferies borrowed Damen Jefferies No. 22 K&N Filters Trophy Truck for the event. Damen is Jenna’s brother and Mindy’s husband.
Jenna and Mindy Jefferies borrowed Damen Jefferies No. 22 K&N Filters Trophy Truck for the Race for the Cure
Hard core Race for the Cure course is miles of harsh bumps, rock and blinding dust and dirt
“Everyone was wearing pink, the guys and the girls,” said Jenna Jefferies. “Naturally, the trophy truck had to go pink for the day.”
The Race for the Cure is hard core and one of the largest female dominated races in the country. The goal is to drive as fast as possible and as many laps as possible in three hours. Each lap is 27 miles worth of harsh bumps, rocks and blinding dust and dirt.
The No. 22 K&N Trophy Truck is equipped with a K&N designed air induction system and a K&N performance oil filter to provide Team Jefferies with the power and protection it needs for racing under extreme conditions. “Our K&N filter is amazing,” said Jefferies. “It stops 100 percent of the dirt and silt from damaging the engine. It’s hard to see past the dust sometimes but our K&N filters manage to filter out the dust and debris while making horsepower. K&N filters continue to attest that they can withstand any environment.”
“We hit a rock and had a flat tire on the third lap, said Jefferies. “We’re not allowed to get out of the truck unless we break down completely. Fortunately we made it to the pit area and the K&N Jefferies Racing Crew was ready to change it.”
The Jefferies women were back in the thick of things right away, absorbing body jarring terrain and eventually crossing the finish line 9th out of 20 race cars in the Unlimited Class.
“It was fun and for a very good cause,” said Jefferies. “We could not have done it without the support of K&N, Damen and Casey Jefferies and all of our family and friends. We were there last year and the event raised more than $160,000. The bottom line is we are raising money and awareness for women who have breast cancer and a great hospital. We plan to be back again next year.”
The next race for the No.22 K&N Trophy Truck will be the Baja 1000 from November 19 -22.
In 2003 Uli Perez started racing Legend Cars part-time. He is currently tearing it up in the Super Truck Inc. Series.
Back in 1996, Uli Perez was working for 76 Racing Fuel. Perez traveled to all of the west coast NASCAR races distributing fuel (Winston Cup, Busch Series, Craftsman Series, South West Touring and Featherlite). Race fuel, you might say, sparked his career as a racecar driver. In '03 Perez started racing Legend Cars part-time - currently, he's tearing it up in the Super Truck Inc. Series.
Uli Perez has invested effort in getting the Latino community more involved with NASCAR racing.
Over the course of his 14-year race career Perez has accumulated many unforgettable moments. "I have so many memories spanning back to 1996. But I have to say my most satisfying and memorable moment would be after taking a few years off from racing, and then returning to my first race in the Super Truck Series at Irwindale and qualifying - I took home the Hard Charger Award that night," recalls Perez proudly.
"I would also have to say, that besides winning a Hard Charger Award, my other key highlights have been getting involved with NASCAR's Hispanic marketing on the west coast," continues Perez. "I have had some great experiences and getting involved with the Hispanic community through the Super Truck Series has been an experience of it own."
Asked how he would like to be viewed by the Latino racing community, Perez had this to say. "I want to be viewed and respected not only as a great driver, but as a person who has invested time and effort into getting the Latino community more involved with NASCAR racing, on and off the track. We don't have that many Hispanics involved in racing and we haven't always had the opportunities to get them involved because of a general lack of awareness in the sport. So, I hope I can be seen as someone who helped to set a foundation in our community."
Reflecting on his pursuit to race in the NASCAR Camping World Truck series Perez says candidly, "I don't see myself ready to jump into the Camping World Truck series anytime soon. I feel I still have so much to learn with every race, and every day. I want to spend a few more years in the Super Truck Series and get as much knowledge and experience as possible so that I'm thoroughly ready and prepared to take on that challenge when it comes."
"We are currently using K&N air filters, breather filters and oil filters on my number 16, K1 Speed Super Truck Inc. truck. We use K&N air filters on all the Super Truck Inc. trucks that run in the series. They've always been the first choice for all my vehicles."
"My basic goals remain the same, I plan to race a few years in the Super Truck Series and then get involved with Camping Worlds west Series when I'm ready and the timing is right. Along the way I want to gather as much experience and racing knowledge as possible, running in different series, and I want to continue to build on the respect coming from the racing community," concludes Perez.
Chris Forsberg has won the Triple Crown of drifting. He clinched the series title at the House of Drift, also known as Toyota Speedway at Irwindale, California.
Chris Forsberg defeated Doug Van Den Bink in a round of tandem competition to take the Formula Drift Championship Title at the Toyota Speedway in Irwindale, California
Nissan 350Z with K&N products will have an upgraded drive and engine package for the 2010 Formula Drift Series
Forsberg went into Round 7: Judgment Day with a sizeable points lead over Ryan Tuerck and Vaughn Gittin, Jr. However, his title was not guaranteed at the start of the event.
Vaughn Gittin Jr and others congratulate Chris Forsberg on winning the Triple Crown of Drifting after Round 7: Judgment Day
Formula Drift Triple Crown Winner Chris Forsberg plans to meet and greet fans at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada
“We had to qualify for a spot in the top 32,” said the 27-year-old from Huntington Beach, California. “I tried not to let the points lead get to me mentally. I did not want to mess myself up. I focused on qualifying and made sure our speed was high enough. We qualified 7th and that was a huge weight off my shoulders.”
Drivers started in the half-mile of the Turn 2 corner and raced down the back straight into Turns 3 and Turns 4. They transitioned into the tracks third mile oval and veered into a 90 degree turn before ending at the starting point.
This all took place in front of a crowd of nearly 12,000 fans.
Forsberg only needed to win one round of the tandem competition to take the win in the NOS Energy/ Maxxis Tire Nissan 350Z. He defeated Van Den Brink and clinched the series title. When it was over, his crew pulled him out of the car and tossed him into the air. “It was great,” he said. “We’d gotten so close in the past few years and we pushed
hard for it every year. It feels great.”
Forsberg is one of the original drivers in the six-year-old Formula D series. He also claimed the most wins in the 2009 season from the season opener in April at the Long Beach Grand Prix to Road Atlanta.
“We’ve been chasing the championship for the past 6 years since Formula DRIFT first started and everyone was out to do the same thing,” he said. “We just ran as hard as everyone else and did the best we could. I’m totally psyched for what my team was able to accomplish to win the championship.”
Formula Drift was established on the streets of Japan and evolved into a worldwide competitive sport that challenges each driver’s ability and vehicle control. “It’s not about racing,” said Forsberg. “It’s an extreme sport where you are judged on how well you do on the track and on your driving ability.”
Forsberg plans to compete in Formula Drift in 2010. His Nissan 350Z will have an upgraded drive and engine package. “One thing that will remain the same is our K&N air filters,” he said. “K&N is critical to our engine package because it’s the only barrier between the dirt, rocks, burned rubber and debris from the track. K&N keeps us running clean and is reliable enough to push us to the championship.”
Forsberg’s next event will be at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada
during the first week of November. He will be signing autographs and talking to fans.
The Barnes family has been in the oil pump business for over 40 years, initially opening their doors in 1966. While working at Howard Racing Cams, dealing with many drag and oval racing teams, founder Al Barnes first came to realize the need for an improved, more efficient, oiling system.
Engine for a Midget Sprint Car with a Barnes Oil Pump
Barnes began product development by first scrutinizing other widely accepted oil pumps, pinpointing and logging their weaknesses versus strengths. Based on his research, Barnes then started developing his own oil pump, featuring a host of innovative improvements. With the help and support of his wife Barbara and son John, working out of their Redondo Beach, California garage, he designed his first unique dry sump oil pump for the 392 Chrysler, followed closely by a pump for the small block Chevy. These pumps quickly earned Barnes a reputation for ingenuity and attention to detail - it's a reputation that continues to grow and be more imbedded in the racing community each year.
"Back in the early '80's, we were the first oil pump manufacturer to incorporate machined O-ring grooves in all of our oil pump sections, that eliminated the need for silicone to seal the individual sections, like most other pumps," says Barnes. "We were also the first to incorporate T-slots into the surface plates that relives trapped oil between the gears, reducing pump pulsation and excess wear. We are the first to use a steel drive gear along with a bronze idler gear, thereby reducing the wear between similar materials (i.e. gear-to-gear and idler gear to idler shaft).
Barnes Oil Pump with K&N Wrench-off Oil Filter
One of the key factors in Barnes Systems ability to produce top-quality components is their machining equipment. "We have enough CNC equipment to produce all of our oil pump parts in-house," adds Barnes. "Also, our inspection equipment is top-of-the-line."
Asked why their oil systems continue to experience such a high-level of success in racing, John Barnes had this to say, "Pride in the products that we build. Everyone at Barnes Systems is dedicated to holding all our components to the extremely high standards that my father Al set long ago. Our customers know they will always get the best quality equipment and materials, because we build every pump as if it were going onto one of our own engines. We also continue to listen to the needs of our customers, and we constantly keep on top of engine advances.
During their 40 plus years of being in business they have been associated with many of the most influential people in all of racing, in the process notching up a very impressive list of titles. In one season alone, customers using their products won the Winston Cup Championship, the NHRA Pro-stock title, USAC Sprint car and Midget titles, the World of Outlaws title and the Chili Bowl National Race. Engine builders that they've worked with include Penske Engines, Gaerte Engines, Reher-Morrison, Don Ott, Gary Stanton, Illmor Engineering, Esslinger Engineering, Mercury Racing, plus many others.
"When our customers wanted to know which brand of oil filter we recommended, we decided to test some racing filters to see if there was a difference," says Barnes. "We were very impressed with the K&N oil filter element and it's outstanding record for reliability and performance. We knew it would also be a perfect fit for our new line of oil pumps with integrated oil filter. So now, if there is any application that requires a high-performance, high-flow oil filter - we only look in one place."
Presently they are working on a whole new line of oil pumps, specifically geared towards those looking for the smallest, lightest and most efficient oil pumps available. Together with this new pump design; they incorporate some of their proven pump configurations, including those with integrated oil filter mounts. "We are all very excited to begin a new chapter between Barnes Systems Inc, and K&N Filters," concludes Barnes.
Luke Bogacki’s brand new dragster treated him well at the NHRA Mid-South Nationals. Bogacki drove his 2010 American Race Cars dragster to the Super Comp victory in Memphis, Tennessee.
NHRA Mid South Nationals Super Comp victory for Luke Bogacki in Memphis, Tennessee
2010 American Race Cars dragster with K&N products is a favorite of champion racer Luke Bogacki
“This is, without a doubt the best dragster I’ve owned to date,” said Bogacki. “The new car is gorgeous, immaculate, light and fast. Mark Horton, Travis Colangelo and all the guys at American Race Cars just seem to turn out a better product with every car they build. The new car has the K&N hood scoop and K&N air filter. I trust K&N as the industry leader in filters and related equipment. Having dependable products from K&N helps to put my mind at ease and focus on driving. I know I've got the best equipment available.”
NHRA sportsman racer Luke Bogacki's 2010 American Dragster is powered by a Huntsville Engine and Performance built 582 cubic inch engine
NHRA Winner's Circle celebration and another Wally for racer Luke Bogacki
Bogacki said the initial success of his dragster has been fantastic. He raced the new car for the first time at his local Huntsville Dragway a few weeks ago. There, he drove to victory. One week later, he made his Super Comp debut a memorable one, advancing to the final round of the NHRA LODRS event in Belle Rose, Louisiana.
Bogacki proceeded to the NHRA Fall National in Dallas, Texas. He fell in round two in Dallas
but made it to victory lane in Memphis, Tennessee.
At the Mid-South Nationals, Bogacki claimed his second NHRA Wally of the 2009 season. He opened eliminations with victories over Rip Dennis and Troy Coughlin, Jr., before squaring off with Dallas Fall Nationals winner Lloyd Parfait in a pivotal third round match-up.
“Lloyd made a great run, he was .017 and dropped to 8.90,” said Bogacki. “I would take his pass in that situation any day of the week. I was just fortunate to make my best run of the weekend and got by Lloyd.”
Bogacki bested Parfait and crossed the finish line first by just .008 with both drivers hard on the brakes. That set up a quarterfinal match with former national event winner and defending NHRA Super Pro national champions Bart Nelson. Bogacki won and took a spot in the final round where he faced off with Billy Torrence. Bogacki again won and took the victory.
“I can’t begin to describe how great it feels to win this event,” he said. “I’ve done well bracket racing, but I had a pretty rough summer at the NHRA events I’ve been to. I also can’t say enough about this race car. I feel invincible right now.”
Other featured products on Bogacki’s new machine include:
Huntsville Engine and Performance built 582 cubic inch engine
Brodix PB1200 cylinder heads
Milodon Engine Components
J&J Engine Diapers
Hedman Hedders collector headers
Auto Meter new “Stack” dash and data logger setup
Dixie Racing Products
K&N hoodscoop
K&N air filter
Mickey Thompson tires and wheels
BTE transmissions
“I have a lot of confidence in this combination,” said Bogacki. “It makes my job a lot easier.”
