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Donny Schatz is on the Hunt for the 2007 World of Outlaws Championship Title

There are less than 20 races remaining in the 2007 World of Outlaws (WoO) season and Donny Schatz said he will continue to be strong to the finish.
Donny Schatz Wins at Heartland Park Topeka
Donny Schatz wins at Heartland Park Topeka
The North Dakota racer is the current points leader as he chases his second World of Outlaws title. On Friday night, September 14th, he raced his Global ParkerStore J&J with K&N Engineering Products to his second consecutive win at Heartland Park Topeka in Topeka, Kansas. The previous Wednesday Schatz won at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer, Iowa.

Defending World of Outlaws Champion Schatz uses K&N
Defending World of Outlaws Champion Schatz uses K&N
“You’ve got to take every one you can get,” said Schatz, after his 16th WoO win of the season. “We got lucky. The car popped out of gear about midway through the race. I was lucky enough to get it back in gear and passed Daryn Pittman for second. Then it was just a matter of seeing if we could get past Tim Shaffer.”

Schatz started the evening by qualifying eighth in the field. He won the second heat race and drew the number four starting position in the Crane Cams Dash. In the eight-lap dash, Schatz finished second to Tim Shaffer earning an outside front row starting position for the 35-lap race.

“I haven’t had a car jump out of gear for several years,” said Schatz. “The cables kind of pull out and lock. I could feel it earlier in the night, but you never expect it will bite you. We were bouncing through a few holes and that started to jar it. It popped out, but I got it back in sync.”

On the restart, Schatz chased Shaffer back into traffic. When Shaffer made a high move trying to lap a car, Schatz seized the moment on lap 27 and led the rest of the way for his 67th career WoO A-Feature.

“It’s hard to pass people in open track,” said Schatz. “I don’t think anyone has that good of a race car, especially with a full load of fuel. We need to hit lapped traffic and force him to make a mistake. All of the yellow were kind of hurting him and kind of hurting us. He made a mistake in lapped traffic and I was there to capitalize on it. I’ve said it before, that when you are running second, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.”

The consecutive wins follow the annual God Rush Tour. It marks the fifth time in the last six years that Schatz has multiple wins following the west coast swing. “We are fortunate to work with such great product sponsors like K&N Filters,” said Schatz. “Without K&N we wouldn’t be here.” Last season, Schatz won five races following the Gold Cup through the season finale. Schatz is aiming for at least that many wins this year.

“We’re still shooting for 20 and maybe more,” said Schatz, who won a career high of 19 last year. “We have a few races left and we just have to make sure to capitalize on as many as we can. Every year we try and do better. We want to win another championship.”

Schatz and the ParkerStore Team hope to make it three straight on Sunday night at Charter Raceway Park.

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K&N Performance Air Filter Released for Renault Clio III, Twingo & Modus

K&N 33-2925 Air Filter
Air Filter for Renault Clio III, Twingo and Modus
K&N Engineering has developed a drop-in panel replacement air filter (33-2925) for the Renault Clio III, Twingo & Modus. This filter is designed to increase horsepower and acceleration while providing excellent filtration. Unlike disposable filters, K&N Filters are covered by our famous K&N Million-Mile Limited Warranty and will be THE LAST AIR FILTER YOUR VEHICLE WILL EVER NEED.

This filter (33-2925) is a direct replacement for your stock air filter. This means that adding performance is simple. No modifications to your stock air cleaner system will be required. Installation is as simple as removing the old disposable air filter and dropping in the new K&N Replacement Filter. K&N Filters are the finest air filters that money can buy. With proper care, this filter will last 1 million miles or more. Cleaning is a breeze with K&N's easy to use and easy to follow Recharge kit (99-5050).

You would probably be surprised by the amount of air filtration testing and scientific research that goes on in K&N facilities as well as in independent laboratories. As the leader and originator of the high flow performance air filter we are always looking for new ways to provide excellent protection and maximum power for your car, and just about anything else with an engine.

Vehicle applications for the 33-2925 are as follows:

2017 RENAULT CLIO IV 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc. Turbo
2017 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2017 DACIA LOGAN 1.2L L4 F/I
2016 RENAULT CLIO IV 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc. Turbo
2016 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2016 DACIA LOGAN 1.2L L4 F/I
2015 RENAULT CLIO IV 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc. Turbo
2015 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2015 DACIA LOGAN 1.2L L4 F/I
2014 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc. Turbo
2014 RENAULT CLIO IV 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc. Turbo
2014 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2014 DACIA LOGAN 1.2L L4 F/I
2013 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc. Turbo
2013 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2013 RENAULT CLIO IV 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc. Turbo
2013 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2013 DACIA LOGAN 1.2L L4 F/I
2012 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - exc. Turbo
2012 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2012 RENAULT CLIO III 1.2L L4 F/I - exc. Turbo
2012 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2011 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - 16v
2011 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2011 RENAULT CLIO III 1.2L L4 F/I - exc. Turbo
2011 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2010 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - 16v
2010 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2010 RENAULT CLIO III 1.2L L4 F/I - exc. Turbo
2010 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2009 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - 16v
2009 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2009 RENAULT CLIO III 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc., 101BHP
2009 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2008 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - 16v
2008 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2008 RENAULT CLIO III 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc., 101BHP
2007 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - 16v
2007 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2007 RENAULT CLIO III 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc., 101BHP
2006 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - 60BHP
2006 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2006 RENAULT CLIO III 1.2L L4 F/I
2005 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - 60BHP
2005 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2005 RENAULT CLIO III 1.2L L4 F/I
2004 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - 60BHP
2004 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I

To find K&N products for your vehicle go to KNFilters.com and use the online application search.

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Resumes at New Hampshire International Speedway

On Saturday, September 15, Travis Kvapil will make his fifth NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Start at New Hampshire International Speedway in the No. 6 K&N Filter Ford F-150.

Travis Kvapil Third in NASCAR Truck Series Points Travis Kvapil Third in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Points
Kvapil is third in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points, 194 markers behind point leader Ron Hornaday. The 200 lap, 211.6 mile race begins at 3:00 pm EST and will be covered by SPEED-TV.
K&N Filters Ford F-150 Chassis RK330-45K&N Filters Ford F-150 Chassis RK330-45
Travis Kvapil and K&N Filters Crew Ready for New Hampshire
Travis Kvapil and K&N Filters Crew Ready for New Hampshire

“New Hampshire is very similar to Milwaukee, a flat one-mile racetrack,” said Kvapil. “We feel like we’ll be able to take some of what worked for us there and apply it to this race. I won here a few years ago in the truck series, so it’s a place I’ve got of lot of confidence heading back to. It’s another one of the tracks where the fans really take us in, so that is another thing we are really looking forward to.”

“Any time we head to a racetrack where we’ve won or Travis has won, it gives us a little extra confidence,” said Crew Chief Mike Beam. “Travis won here back in 2004, and we ran well in this race last year despite some problems on the track and on pit road. We ran well at Milwaukee earlier in the year, but not as well as we would have liked. We fell like we can build off what we accomplished there and get a good result this weekend at New Hampshire.”

The No.6 K&N Filters team will be bringing chassis RK330-45 to New Hampshire. This chassis last raced at Bristol, where Kvapil started first and finished 11th. This will be race 18 of 25 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

Follow Travis Kvapil in the No. 6 K&N Filters Ford F-150 throughout the racing season at the K&N Blog. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer, Iowa puts Donny Schatz and his Sprint Car in Victory Lane

Defending World of Outlaws champion and current points leader Donny Schatz put on a dominant performance at Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer, Iowa. “Winning races is what we try to do every night,” said Schatz. “It feels good to be back in victory lane again.”
Donny Schatz Returns to Victory Lane
Donny Schatz Returns to Victory Lane

The Fargo, North Dakota resident took the checkered flag 3.93 seconds ahead of runner-up Joey Saldana. “For most of the year we were on the podium nearly every night,” said Schatz, who has 41 top 5 finishes in 64 World of Outlaw starts in 2007. “This is the kind of night we’re shooting for from here on out. We qualified decent, got in the dash and kept getting the car better.”

Defending World of Outlaws Champion Schatz uses K&N
Defending World of Outlaws Champion Schatz uses K&N
Schatz qualified fifth in his Global ParkerStore sponsored No. 15 with K&N products on the newly configured 3/8 mile dirt oval. In the first heat race Schatz made a strong surge in the field of 32 cars. He started third, but had to pass fast qualifier Jason Solwold to earn his spot in the Crane Cams Dash. The Pakerstore Team drew the seventh starting position in the six-lap race, which set the first ten spots in the 30-lap feature.

Schatz avoided disaster early in the dash and earned the outside third row starting position. In the feature he worked his way forward and jumped into fourth on the opening lap.

He quickly began chasing leaders Tim Shaffer and Saldana. As the two leaders entered thick traffic, Schatz waited for the perfect moment to take advantage of the situation. On lap 11 the leaders went three wide and Schatz took the lead. He led lap 12 and paced the field during the final 18 laps to collect his 66th career A-Feature World of Outlaws win.

Schatz and the ParkerStore Team use K&N Engineering products. “Our race team does extensive research and works closely with our product suppliers,” said Schatz. “We’ve seen the results of the K&N performance both on the track and in our research and development. We’ve had the complete car on a chassis dynamometer and seen results from the engine dynamometer. The K&N Filters Carbon Sprint Airbox is simply the best product out there for us. It fits perfectly and provides the most airflow to the engine.”

Schatz and the ParkerStore Team will continue their swing in the Midwest with a race at Heartland Raceway Park in Topeka, Kansas on Friday night.

Follow Donny Schatz throughout the racing season at the K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

Toyota Camry with 2.4L Engine Gets Huge Horsepower Gain with K&N Air Intake System

The 2007 Toyota Camry is the sixth generation Camry. The conservative style did not change in 2007, but the new design is fresher and younger. There are smaller windows and headlights that have gone horizontal.

Air Intake for Toyota Camry
Air Intake for Toyota Camry
K&N Engineering manufactures a textured black High-Flow Air Intake System (69-8610TTK) for the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Toyota 2.4 liter Camry.
69-8610TTK installed
Air Intake Installed in Toyota Camry

Power Gain Chart for Toyota Camry with K&N Air Intake
Power Gain Chart for Toyota Camry with K&N Air Intake

K&N dynamometer testing showed this small 2.4L engine gains an estimated 14.2 horsepower @ 5639 RPMs. K&N High-Flow Air Intake Systems provide a measured increase in horsepower while providing excellent air filtration. Our thoroughly engineered air intake systems provide huge increases in power that our customers can feel when they accelerate.

K&N Engineers protect the K&N High-Flow Air Filter (RU-4990) from engine heat by isolating it with a heat shield. The large K&N Air Filter provides increased surface area and dust capacity. Our air intake system has lower restriction than the factory air box system which results in additional power from the engine.

The 69-8610TTK is designed so the mass air sensor will work with the factory stock settings. This means there is no need for re-programming to run our air intake system.

Our High Flow Air Intake Systems are backed by the K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty and can be easily installed in 90 minutes or less with simple hand tools.

Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.