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Big Win at Pike's Peak Hill Climb for Falkner Livingston Team

30 Jul 2007

The Falkner Livingston Team went to Pike’s Peak with the newest motorcycle class on the mountain. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has been an annual event since 1916. There are no guardrails, 200 foot drops and 156 hair raising turns. The course is part dirt and part pavement.

FL/Honda 150 Exhibition Class lines up at Pike's Peak Hill Climb

FL Team ran a special exhibition class Honda CRF 150R Expert with riders the team gathered from the motorcycle industry. The 150s were equipped with K&N Engineering Oil Filters.

FL Team at the top of the mountain

FL Team uses K&N Engineering Products

On race day, they were on the mountain for the Race to the Clouds before 4 a.m. “Once we got there, we set up the FL Racing pit,” said Falkner Livingston Racing Assistant Team Manager Becca Livingston. “When it was time for the FL/Honda 150 Exhibition class all six riders took off on the same grid. It was the first time six riders have had the same starting time at the Pike’s Peak Hill Climb.”

Rider Chris Denison took an early lead. “He was so excited that he held up his arm to wave,” said Livingston. “Rider Paul Thede took advantage of that brief moment, and swooped in front of Chris. Alexander Smith was right behind them and he and Chris chased Paul.” Only a few seconds separated the first through fourth riders.

At 14,100 feet and after 156 turns, rider Paul Thede crossed the finish line with a time of 15:19.791. Five seconds later, he was followed by Alexander Smith. Chris Denison was third.

FL Racing owner Rod Falkner presented the Silver Honda Cup to champion Paul Thede at the FL Racing pits. The FL Team also attended the Pike’s Peak award ceremony at the starting line and collected trophies for the Exhibition class in first, second and third place.

Next up for FL is the Bonneville Salt Flats. “This year we will be supporting one returning motorcycle and one brand new one,” said Livingston. “The returning race bike is the current record holder for the 1650cc Production/Production class. In 2006, Paul Thede set a new record of 191.802 mph on the 2006 Kawasaki ZX-14.”

Our goal this year is to increase the speed on that motorcycle and inking that number into the record books. “In the hot, dry and salty conditions at Bonneville, K&N Filters are a huge part of making the motorcycles run well,” said Livingston. “We rely on K&N oil and air filters to work on motorcycles that run over 200 mph.”

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World of Outlaws Month of Money Means $100,000 for Donny Schatz

25 Jul 2007

Defending World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz admitted he wanted to win all the big money races after his $50,000 win at the Kings Royal. He then dominated at the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup to build his earnings to $80,000 in two races. He added an additional $20,000 after another win at Williams Grove Speedway at the Cleveland Brothers Summer Nationals.

Donny Schatz wins $100,000

Schatz is three for three in the so-called month of money. He raced his No. 15 ParkerStore J&J with K&N Products into the lead at the start of the race and led all 30 laps. Schatz held off Steve Kinser to score his 13th win of the season.

“It’s great to win again here at Williams Grove,” said Schatz. “We were fortunate. Steve was better than us, but we got to the rubber early enough to keep him behind us. You take the wins any way you can get them.”

Schatz now has 81 Outlaw wins and is more than 100 points ahead of the competition. He has also stood out by taking the first three month of money races.

“We’re not thinking about the point standings,” said Schatz. “Winning races is all the matters. It’s a huge accomplishment to win the Kings Royal, Silver Cup and Summer Nationals in eight days. We’ve got an unbelievable team now and we’re clicking really well.”

Schatz and the ParkerStore Team use K&N Engineering products. “The K&N Airbox works flawlessly,” he said. “K&N builds a superior product and we are able to attain maximum horsepower.”

Schatz will return to action again on Sunday night at Lebanon Valley Speedway near Albany, New York.

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2007, 2008 and 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby Ready for Action with New K&N Air Filter

23 Jul 2007

The most powerful Mustang on the road is the Shelby. With 450-plus horsepower, the 5.4 liter 32-valve V8 is similar to the engine in the GT. Ford designed a new low-profile intake manifold to fit under the special hood for this state-of-the-art performance car.

Air Filter for 2007, 2008 and 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby

K&N Engineering has designed a washable, reusable, panel air filter (33-2365) for the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Ford Mustang Shelby 5.4 liter V8 engine. K&N Air Filters flow more air safely. We found an optimal blend of high air flow, filtration efficiency, durability and dust capacity. Our goal is to design filters with the maximum possible airflow achievable while providing excellent engine protection.

2007 Ford Mustang Shelby

K&N has sold more than 20 million air filters since 1969. The secret to our success lies in the unique characteristics of our filter medium that was originally developed by K&N all those years ago. We just wanted to win races and stumbled on a cotton filtration technology destined to be great.

K&N Air Filters consist of four to six sheets of cotton gauze layered between two sheets of aluminum wire mesh. The media is then pleated and oiled to enhance its filtering capabilities and overall performance. The result is an air filter that allows more air into an engine while protecting it for the life of your vehicle.

Our replacement air filters are backed by the K&N Million Mile Warranty and will be the last air filter your vehicle will ever need.

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Marketa Stadium in Prague, Czech Republic to Host 2007 World Speedway Championship Grand Prix Race

23 Jul 2007

The city of Prague in the Czech Republic will host round six of the 2007 World Speedway Championship Grand Prix Series on Saturday July 28.

Jason Crump leading, photo by Mike Patrick

Defending World Champion Jason Crump plans to close the points gap between his sixth place standing and the leaders. The 31-year-old double World Champion just completed the World Cup for Australia and scored at the top of the pack. He is also encouraged since his podium finish at Cardiff a little over three weeks ago.

Australian Ace Jason Crump, photo by Mike Patrick

“Cardiff was a good test for me,” said Crump. “I had just two points from my first two rides. I had to get through the final and I was glad to be back on the podium again. At Prague, I’ll be heading for an ever higher place on the podium.”

The Czech Grand Prix will be held at the Marketa Stadium. Crump is familiar with the venue and has tasted success there previously. “I’ve won three times there but record books don’t win races,” he said. “I’ve got to be on the ball the entire night, get my stats right and get the points during the heats. From there, I have to get in the final and win.”

There are still six races to go for the Australian ace. He still has a chance to take the series for the third time. Crump uses K&N Engineering products. “The K&N Filters keep the dirt out of the engine,” he said. “K&N is the best for dirt track racing.”

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K&N Sponsored 9-year-old Wins Trophy at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park

23 Jul 2007

Marshall Stewart is only 9-years-old but he was able to capture a trophy for the first half of the 2007 Summer Cross 65cc Open Championship at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park in California.

Marshall Stewart at the starting line with dad Chris Roberts

Marshall Stewart at starting line with dad Chris Roberts

The Series is split in half during the summer. Marshall was awarded the trophy on the first day of the second half of the series. “The day started out really well,” said Chris Roberts, Marshall’s father. “He was really excited and jumped up and down with his trophy. It is almost as big as he is.”

Marshall Stewart with winning trophy and track announcer Mike Yellich

Marshall Stewart and co-racer Michael Quinn

“We use K&N Filters exclusively on Marshall’s Motorcycle,” said Roberts. “With the dry and dusty conditions at the track, we need engine protection as much as good air flow. K&N’s KA-8088 provides what we need.”

Marshall has been racing for three years and is known for his consistent finishes. In the second half of the Summer Cross Series Marshall started with a rebuilt Kawasaki. “I jetted the bike wrong and practice one ended quickly for Marshall,” said Roberts. “After a quick adjustment Marshall was flying in practice two,” said Roberts. “He had to get used to the new power in his Kawasaki 65.”

Unfortunately, two laps into the race, Marshall’s 64 went down and he was pinned under the bike. “He experienced his first ride in the EMT Mule,” said Roberts. “My son had a bruised ankle. They gave him an ice pack, and an ace bandage and Marshall went back to the track to cheer on his competition.”

Marshall’s father works for K&N Engineering as a National Accounts Manager. He also uses K&N products on his tow vehicle. “We travel back and forth between races all the time,” he said. “I haul a trailer, bikes and parts and my Nissan Titan needs extra power. With K&N’s 63-6012 on my Titan I gain an additional 11 horsepower. It makes getting to the track that much easier.”

Marshall will be back next week to continue the series.

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