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Two-time Grand Prix World Speedway Champion Jason Crump moved closer to his third world crown by finishing second at the Scandinavian Grand Prix at Malilla in Sweden. Poland’s Tomosz Gollob won the event, Danes Hans Andersen and Kenneth Bjerre finished third and fourth.
Two time World Speedway Grand Prix champion Jason Crump moved closer to his third World Championship crown at Malilla in Sweden
His two major rivals, Greg Hancock and Emil Sayfutdinov failed to make the cut for the semi-finals at the start of the 2009 FIM Nordicbet Scandinavian Grand Prix. Crump started in third place behind Gollob and
Denmark's Kenneth Bjerre in heat 4, but managed to score 11 points in the heats and also raced to victory in the second semi-final from the inside starting position.
Riders fought a difficult track because of wet weather and mud in the early stages of the 2009 FIM Nordicbet Scandinavian Grand Prix at Malilla in Sweden
Australian Jason Crump, Poland's Tomasz Gollob and Denmark's Hans Andersen on the podium at the Scandinavian Grand Prix at Malilla in Sweden
He made some lightning starts and passed Sayfudinov for second place in heat 12. The mud was flying on a wet night in Malilla and there were some tricky conditions in the early stages of the race.
“In my sport filtration is the most important thing for reliability,” said Crump. “Reliability wins me races and World Championships and that is why I rely on K&N motorcycle air filters. I race on the dirt and keeping the dirt out of the engines is critical along with letting my engines breathe for maximum performance.”
Crump’s lead is now a commanding 35 points. The 34-year-old Australian continues to dominate this year’s World Championship after maintaining his perfect record of seven finals from seven Grand Prix events in 2009. “Winning World Championships is all about consistency and my focus has been on getting to each final,” said Crump. “At this stage, all is going to plan and I hope that I maintain that consistency.”
After seven rounds the 2009 World Championship top 5 Standings are:
Australian Jason Crump at 126 points
Poland’s Tomasz Gollob at 91 points
American Greg Hancock at 87 points
Russian Emil Sayfutdinov at 82 points
Sweden’s Andreas Jonsson at 71 points
“The championship is still far from over so I am not putting claim to anything at this point,” said Crump. “I just need to avoid injury, keep my bikes running and stay focused on the job ahead of me. I will be giving it my best right to the end.”
Crump’s next race will be on August 29 in the Nordis Grand Prix at Vojens in Denmark.
K&N's Universal Air Filters are designed and manufactured for a wide variety of applications. Regardless of the angle, offset or diameter of the air intake, there is a K&N Universal air filter for the air inlet you need to filter.
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K&N consistently adds new filters to its extensive catalog. Regardless of the shape or size K&N probably has a universal air filter to fit your specific needs. Find K&N universal air filters for your needs by using the
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NHRA announced today it has reached an agreement with K&N Engineering, Inc., to renew its sponsorship of the popular K&N Horsepower Challenge, a lucrative bonus event for Pro Stock competitors. The bonus event will adopt a new qualifying procedure where a special fan vote will determine the final driver to make the starting lineup and a special fan promotion will center on a Harley-Davidson giveaway.
Jeg Coughlin Jr. beat the best drivers in Pro Stock and collected a $50,000 top prize, a trophy and a ring. In the 2009 K&N Horsepower Challenge final, he bested longtime rival Greg Anderson.
K&N Vice President of Research and Development Steve Williams presents $50,000 to Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson who won the 2008 K&N Horsepower Challenge
The K&N Horsepower Challenge is a special race-within-a-race bonus program for the top Pro Stock drivers in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. The K&N Horsepower Challenge will continue to be conducted at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. The race features a special elimination pairing with eight Pro Stock drivers in the field, including seven who accumulate the most points in qualifying during the 24-race Challenge series and one driver who is selected to the starting lineup for the event via a special fan vote.
Top eight NHRA Pro Stock drivers on the podium in the 25th annual K&N Horsepower Challenge in Norwalk, Ohio
Other past winners of the K&N Horsepower Challenge include Warren Johnson pictured, Dave Connolly, Kurt Johnson, Darrell Alderman, Larry Morgan, Jim Yates, Bruce Allen and Bob Glidden.
As part of the K&N Horsepower Challenge, K&N will conduct a fan promotion during the running of the series and will present a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle to a lucky fan during the finals of the K&N Horsepower Challenge at Norwalk. Details of the fan promotion and ways to qualify will be announced in the near future.
The winner of the K&N Horsepower Challenge will earn $50,000, and the runner-up will earn $10,000. The two semifinalists will earn $3,000 each, while the four first-round finishers will receive $2,500 each.
"We are very proud to continue our relationship with all of the Pro Stock drivers and NHRA," said Steve Williams, vice president, K&N Engineering. "Our goal is to continue to make the K&N Horsepower Challenge a premier All-Star event held at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in 2010."
The K&N Horsepower Challenge features an overall purse of $145,000. In addition to the $76,000 K&N Horsepower Challenge, K&N also will award $72,000 in qualifying bonuses to quick Pro Stock qualifiers throughout the K&N Horsepower Challenge series. Low qualifiers earn $3,000 at each of the 24 events in the Challenge series. Those drivers who earned No. 1 qualifying positions at recent races from Norwalk to Sonoma will receive their points and bonus money retroactively.
The current K&N Horsepower Challenge standings following the recently completed race at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. are listed below.
Earlier this year Jeg Coughlin claimed his third title in the prestigious race-within-a-race bonus event. Other past winners of the K&N Horsepower Challenge include Greg Anderson, Dave Connolly, Kurt Johnson, Warren Johnson, Darrell Alderman, Larry Morgan, Jim Yates, Bruce Allen and Bob Glidden.
K&N Engineering has been a major NHRA contingency sponsor for many years and has been the title sponsor for several NHRA national events in the past. K&N also is a primary sponsor on the K&N Filters Pontiac GXP Pro Stock car driven by Warren Johnson.
K&N is located in Riverside, Calif., and has nearly five hundred employees. Its 400,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution facilities produce the world's best air filters that are reusable. Besides creating the first reusable performance air filter, K&N also produces the Wrench-Off oil filter and complete replacement air intake systems, adding horsepower for most cars and trucks.
Headquartered in Glendora, Calif., NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. It presents 24 national events through its NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. NHRA has 80,000 members and 140 member tracks. The NHRA-sanctioned sportsman and bracket racing series provide competition opportunities for drivers of all levels. The NHRA develops the stars of tomorrow by offering the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, NHRA Summit Racing Series and the NHRA Drags: Street Legal Style presented by AAA. NHRA also offers the Jr. Drag Racing League for youth ages 8 to 17.
2010 K&N HORSEPOWER CHALLENGE POINT STANDINGS
1. Allen Johnson, Greeneville, Tenn., J&J Racing/Team Mopar Dodge Stratus 660
2. Greg Anderson, Charlotte, N.C., Summit Racing Pontiac GXP 645
3. Mike Edwards, Coweta, Okla., ART/Young Life Pontiac GXP 625
4. Jason Line, Mooresville, N.C., Summit Racing Pontiac GXP 610
5. Ron Krisher, Warren, Ohio, Valvoline Chevy Cobalt 565
6. Jeg Coughlin, Delaware, Ohio, JEGS.com Chevy Cobalt 540
7. Rodger Brogdon, Tomball, Texas, Rooftec Pontiac GXP 470
8. Warren Johnson, Buford, Ga., K&N Filters Pontiac GXP 465
9. Johnny Gray, Carlsbad, N.M., Johnny Gray Racing Dodge Stratus 460
10. Greg Stanfield, Bossier City, La., Attitude Apparel Pontiac GXP 450
The Cummings family also known as the Bayou Boyz is known in the sportsman world of NHRA and IHRA racing. The
Louisiana team features drivers Britt, Slate and Larry Cummings who have victories in seven sportsman class categories.
Family Patriarch Larry Cummings earned his first national event title in Super Stock in his Cavalier at IHRA Northern Nationals in Martin, Michigan
Brothers Britt and Slate Cummings have three IHRA World Championship trophies and over a dozen division championships and countless national and divisional event victories over the past two decades.
Cummings Family or Bayou Boys Team have over a dozen sportsman division championships, and countless national and divisional events in IHRA and NHRA racing
At the IHRA Northern Nationals in Martin, Michigan, the family reached a milestone. Family patriarch Larry Cummings earned his first national event title with a Super Stock win in his Moser backed Cavalier with K&N products.
The senior Cummings has an impressive racing resume that spans four decades. He has countless divisional victories and a number of division championships. He was also an original member of the Budweiser sportsman Super Team from the 1980’s, the first multi-car, sponsored sportsman racing team.
At Michigan, Cummings hit the Northern Nationals with his Cavalier and easily dispensed of the competition. In a matter of time, Cummings’ long wait for an elusive national event trophy came to an end.
“This is an unbelievable feeling,” said Cummings. “I’ve always felt like I could win one of these, but the cards never fell my way. I was beginning to wonder if it would ever happen.”
Cummings Motorsports is a family business from Hammond, Louisiana. “We have ten cars,” said Cummings. “We use K&N air filters and oil filters on all our vehicles. With K&N we’re faster and very consistent and the filters never give us a problem.”
Rain delayed opening night of the 49th Annual Super Clean Knoxville Nationals. Drivers hit the track around 11 pm in Knoxville, Iowa. Chico, California’s Jonathan Allard put together a strong evening of competition when it was finally time to race. He finished the evening tied fourth in points after one night.
Two time King of California Jonathan Allard tied for fourth after first night at Knoxville Nationals
Allard started out by qualifying fifth out of 50 entrants aboard the Williams Motorsports K&N Filters No. 0 sprinter. The heavy rain left the track very fast and narrow for most of the night. Allard finished seventh in the heat race and was put in the B-Main. “I was fortunate,” said Allard. “The top 13 qualifiers failed to make the transfer out of the heat races.”
K&N supported racer Jonathan Allard hit the Iowa track for the first time at 11 pm after a night of rain
The second group of qualifiers will hit the track at the 49th Knoxville Nationals to see where the overall points stack up
Allard lined up third in the B-Main and put the pressure on the other drivers. He transferred to the feature and started in 23rd place. The two-time King of California advanced to 14th place after 25 laps of racing.
After the first night three-time defending champion Donny Schatz is on top in points, followed by
in order, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Tim Shaffer, Paul McMahan tied with Jonathan Allard, Shane Stewart, Lucas Wolfe, Craig Dollansky, Jason Johnson and Greg Wilson.
"K&N is everywhere out here," said Allard. "K&N makes the best filter on the market. With K&N, I get more horsepower and excellent filtration."
The second batch of qualifiers will race tonight in the four day event. SPEED-TV will televise the action starting at 7pm PST on Saturday.
