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Father and Daughter Lawn Mower Racing Team Partners with K&N

26 May 2009

The clock is ticking for a father and daughter race team who are more than ready to take on the 2009 STA-BIL National Lawn Mower Racing Series.

K&N has signed on the father and daughter racing team of Ken and Katie Jones of Mendota, Illinois to become the K&N Sponsored Lawn Mower Racing Team

Cutting blades are removed on the lawn mower racing circuit, there are no cash prizes and racers compete for bragging rights

Ken and Katie Jones of Mendota, Illinois have been part of the lawn mower racing scene for years. Ken Jones is a 15-year USLMRA (U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association) racing veteran, USLMRA Steering Committee Member, Race Director and President of the Illinois Lawn Mower Racing Association. Katie, 14, races in the Junior Prepared Class and grew up on the lawn mower circuit at her father’s side.

Ken Jones is a 15 year USLMRA U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association Veteran

Katie Jones races in the Junior Prepared Class of the USLMRA

K&N is proud to announce a partnership with K&N Jones Racing for the 2009 Lawn Mower Racing Series. “It’s an honor to be selected to represent K&N and to team up with my daughter Katie for such a fine company,” said Jones. “Now USLMRA lawn mower racing can take its place among the world-class racing organizations that K&N supports such as the Indy Racing League, American Motorcycle Association and the Snap-On Stars of Karting.”

Racing lawn mowers are highly modified versions of the average lawn mower with the cutting blades removed. They can reach speeds anywhere from 25 to 60 mph. Some racing lawn mowers sound like small block Chevy motors and are clocked at more than 100 mph. There are no cash prizes, racers compete for trophies, glory and bragging rights.

“K&N is proud to be part of Ken Jones Racing,” said Tony Yorkman, K&N Sports Marketing Manager. “They are very competitive and know how to have fun at the track. As a family, Ken and Katie have to rely on each other and they both know they can rely on K&N products. We are happy to include them in our K&N family.”

Lawn mower racers have the option of several classes, the Stock, IMOW, Prepared and Factory Experimental. “We race three mowers side-by-side on the track,” said Jones. “We do have aggressive driving rules but we do everything we can not to bump each other. We run with open wheels and if we bump tires we’re likely to go airborne.”

Katie Jones is in the Junior Prepared Class. “Katie has been racing since she was only 10-years-old,” said Jones. “During the 2008 season she took first place in two races.” Ken Jones races in the AP portion of the IMOW class.

“I use K&N air filters and would not use anything else,” said Jones. “A lot of guys at the track use them on the circuit. Nothing else protects our engines like K&N.”

K&N and Ken Jones Racing will be featured on USLMRA telecasts on Fox Sports Net and the Outdoor Channel this fall. Ken Jones Racing will also have a prominent display at the 2nd Annual Performance Mowersports Expo during the 17th annual STA-BIL Nationals Weekend, September 3-5 in Delaware, Ohio.

Ken and Katie Jones are currently gearing up for the STA-BIL Off-Road Truck and Tractor Nationals in LaPort County, Indiana.

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Cedar City, Utah Hosts Second WE ROCK USA Event of the Season

26 May 2009

The first half of the 2009 WE ROCK pro National West Series concluded in Cedar City, Utah and K&N sponsored driver Cody Waggoner continues to lead the championship chase in points. The 2008 champion, Jesse Haines is only one point behind and Jason Paule is in third place.

Cody and Jim Waggoner lead the WE ROCK Series in points

Team Waggoner Racing finished in first place on Day 1 and on Day 2. Cody and Jim Waggoner also went into the shoot-out with a slight point lead. “Cody and Jim did great in the shoot-out,” said Lindsay Waggoner. “But when all was said and done they tied for first place.”

Cedar City, Utah hosts second WE ROCK USA event of the season

The courses are tough in Utah, each having its own level of difficulty. “One thing we don’t have to worry about is our K&N products,” said Waggoner. “K&N provides us excellent filtration and protects our engines from the dust and dirt.”

Team Waggoner Racing is ready to take on the next WE ROCK event of the “Biggest Little City in the World,” Reno, Nevada on the weekend of July 19th.

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Ullevi Stadium in Gothenberg, Sweden to Host Next Round of World Speedway Grand Prix

26 May 2009

The World Speedway Grand Prix will return to Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden and Australian Jason Crump is prepared.

Australian Double World Speedway Champion celebrates victory in Poland with his two children, photo by Mike Patrick

“My objective is to win and capture as many points as possible to maintain or increase my lead in the series,” said Crump. “Right now my focus is on Sweden and I am not thinking beyond that at this stage. Anything short of a win and I will be bitterly disappointed.”

The two-time World Speedway Champion said consistency is the main key to becoming a World Champion. K&N is part of the Crump’s winning equation. “K&N makes the best filter on the market,” said Crump. “I depend on the additional horsepower and extra filtration at every race. K&N has been on my motorcycles since the beginning of my career and helped me reach the podium every time.”

Crump took third place in Prague in the Czech Republic and a total of 14 points at the season opener then took first place in Leszno, Poland. Crump has 36 points overall in the series.

The 43,000 seat Ullevi Stadium is expected to be packed for the World Speedway Grand Prix on May 30.

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North American 2009 to 2013 Mazda 6 Owners Gain Performance with K&N Air Filters

24 May 2009

The 2009 Mazda 6 is a four door sedan produced at the AutoAlliance International plant shared with Ford in Flat Rock, Michigan. The license plate is placed higher in the U.S. version, exhaust tips look sportier and the Mazda emblem shrinks slightly.

K&N's 33-2424 lifetime replacement air filter for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Mazda 6 with a 2.5 liter engine, U.S.

Designed to increase horsepower and acceleration, K&N has released a replacement air filter (33-2424) for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Mazda 6 with a 2.5 liter engine, U.S.

The washable, reusable panel air K&N air filter was designed as a simple performance addition that also provides outstanding filtration. Each K&N air filter is custom designed to fit in the factory air box. The 33-2424 requires no modifications and comes with the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty. It will be the last air filter you will need to buy.

K&N has sold more than twenty million replacement air filters. K&N uses independent laboratories to help ensure that our products meet or exceed your high filtration demands. We also conduct our own testing at our state of the art in house testing laboratory. K&N makes first class air filters to automotive owners around the globe.

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K&N Gives Waibel's Kids A Taste of Racing at Gator Nationals

22 May 2009

Jeremy Waibel, son of Division 2 Hall of Fame member Jimmy Waibel, says his family has been in the racing business for over 50 years. "I am a second generation driver and my children will soon follow in this pattern," says Waibel. In addition to driving a '69 Camaro in NHRA Stock Eliminator competition, Waibel is also a 4th degree Master Black Belt in the art and science of Tae Kwon Do. "I have been a practitioner of this sport for almost 25 years. I own and operate a Tae Kwon Do school in Lakeland, Florida. From this school we launched a satellite program at the Florida Baptist Children's home where we teach a few times per week." There is no charge for this program since Waibel knows that the majority of these children would never be able to participate in something like this.

K&N and Jeremy Waibel Share the Experience of AC Delco Gator Nationals

The Florida Baptist Children's home is a place where less fortunate children can have a stable, loving environment where they can develop into productive members of society. "I became involved with the Florida Baptist Children's home through my church and my race car," says Waibel. "I was asked to speak as a professional race car driver and martial artist at the church sponsored 'Camp Extreme.' As soon as I got there, I knew I had to do something to help these children." Soon afterward, Waibel began his Tae Kwon Do program and the kids loved it.

The Children Joined Jeremy Waibel for Dinner in the Pits

Waibel was able to give these kids yet another once in a lifetime experience when he got the idea to take them to the AC Delco Gator Nationals. "My race car has been sponsored by K&N for many years, so I brought up the idea of taking the kids to the Nationals and left it in their hands. We were so excited when we received the tickets from K&N and realized how many kids would get to go."

The children in Waibel's group are ages 4 - 17 and come from many different backgrounds. Some are abused mentally, physically, and emotionally and others have been witness to terrible things. "When we got to the Nationals, you would have thought that it was Christmas morning," says Waibel. "The children were so thrilled to be there. They got to meet drivers like Warren Johnson, Erika Enders, Melanie Troxel, Tommy Johnson Jr., Doug Patrick, Scott Helms, Alan Wade, Jay and Shelly Payne, Jeg Coughlin, and Chris Turnage. I think that they enjoyed hanging out with Peter Biondo the most. Here was this untouchable race car driver, racing though the woods with them. It was an amazing week!"

"K&N has not only made an impact in the lives of some children that otherwise may have never been exposed to this sport except on TV, but in the lives of everyone that was around our team that weekend," says Waibel. "They all knew that K&N was the reason we were able to attend."

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