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Teen Makes Junior Rotax Debut at Moran Raceway

Moran Raceway in Beaumont, California is North America’s largest kart track. It is very fast with 17 turns, 23 feet in elevation changes and an 860 foot downhill front straightaway. In the Gatorz Karting Cup season opener ninety-eight entrants signed up, the most in series history.

Jacob Pearlman, 14, made his Junior Rotax debut in the Gatorz Karting Cup. Gatorz is the largest regional series of the Champ Car Rotax Kart Challenge Series.
Jacob Pearlman on the grid of the heat race at Moran Raceway Jacob Pearlman on the grid of the heat race at Moran Raceway
“The field was packed with high caliber racers,” said Jacob’s father Richard Pearlman. “The Canadian National Rotax Champ was there, along with at least one state champion, several local club champs, IKF race winners and several front runners from the IRL Stars of Karting National Series.”

Jacob Pearlman on front straight at Moran RacewayJacob Pearlman on front straight at Moran Raceway
For most of the day Jacob ran with the leaders. “Our goal was a top 5 finish and Jacob earned 5th in the 20 minute qualifying session,” said Pearlman. “After the 13 lap heat race was over, he was sixth for the start of the main and in a great position to contend for a top finish.”

Jacob had an excellent start and was running in the lead pack for the first 4 laps of the race. Another competitor attempted to pass and ran into Jacob’s No. 125 DPK Birel. “Both Jacob and his kart went into the hay bales,” said Pearlman. “My son was not hurt and the kart was okay, but the racing day was over.”

Jacob and his dad made the 160 mile round trip drive to the race from Carlsbad, California. “I was impressed with our K&N Cold Air Intake System on our GMC Yukon tow vehicle,” said Pearlman. “Towing was efficient and effortless though the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains with K&N.”

Jacob enjoyed racing with the Gatorz Rotax series. “The competition is first class and the Junior Motors are very fast and very smooth,” said Jacob. “I can’t wait for the next race at the Streets of Willow.”

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Dan Fletcher wants 50 NHRA National Event Titles in 2007

Sportsman Racer Dan Fletcher has 44 NHRA National event titles, a feat only 12 other drivers have accomplished. John Force ranks number one and Dan Fletcher ranks number 13 in NHRA national events overall.

Dan Fletcher's 1969 Stock Eliminator Chevy Camaro with new paint
Dan Fletcher's 1969 Stock Eliminator Chevy Camaro with new paint
In 2006, Fletcher finished 3rd in Stock Eliminator and had his best year on record by winning 7 NHRA National events. “My goal in 2007 is to win championships in Super Stock and Stock Eliminator,” said the Churchville, New York resident. “I also want to make it to 50 NHRA National event titles.”

K&N Engineering sponsors Dan Fletcher
K&N Engineering sponsors Dan Fletcher
From February through November every year,  Fletcher spends weeks on the road. He uses K&N Oil Filters, (HP-3002) on his 1969 Chevrolet Camaros. “The nut on the bottom of K&N Oil Filters is an ingenious invention,” he said. “They are very easy to change. Thanks to K&N Oil Filters my engines have outlasted and outperformed, also after 400 runs between 2 cars in 2006 my engines stayed clean.”

Fletcher is preparing for the season by making improvements and upgrades on his cars. “We changed the paint jobs and are doing maintenance on the chassis,” he said. “I’m getting ready for the Winternationals at Pomona in February.”

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K&N Competes in 2007 Rally America Series in Pursuit of X-Games Glory

A relationship that began at the X-games last summer has solidified into a season long primary sponsorship agreement between K&N Engineering and CPD Racing.

“K&N is proud to announce our continued support of Lauchlin O’Sullivan and Scott Putnam in the 2007 Rally America Series and their pursuit of an X-Games Championship win,” said K&N Engineering Marketing Director, David Vespremi. “At K&N, we see the rally as an ideal showcase and proving ground for the High-Flow Technology of our Air and Oil Filters.”

CPD Racing Driver Lauchlin O'Sullivan CPD Racing Driver Lauchlin O'Sullivan
Jonathan Fiello's 2003 Undercover Dragster
K&N sponsored Subaru
CPD Racing is headed to Michigan for the 2007 Sno*Drift Rally, the inaugural event in the 10-Round Rally America Series. A field of 50 entrants will face bitter cold and stiff competition.

“I don’t get to spend as much time driving on snow and ice as most Midwesterners,” said CPD Racing driver Lauchlin O’Sullivan. “Coming to Sno*Drift is a unique experience that certainly provides a challenge for me. The last time I was at this event I finished fourth overall. I really looking forward to some more seat time at Sno*Drift this weekend.” O’Sullivan is from California.

Lauchlin O'Sullivan and Scott Putnam
Lauchlin O'Sullivan and Scott Putnam
CPD Racing head to Rally America Series
CPD Racing headed to Rally America Series
Rally is unique in that it presents an environment where a wide array of elements are present, dust, snow, dirt and gravel. “K&N’s development time with teams like CPD are just as important as the research and development that takes place in our laboratories,” said Vespremi. “The cars breathe through a mandated restrictor plate, just like NASCAR. However, unlike NASCAR, these engines are small displacement turbocharged engines running high levels of boost that are essentially highly tuned variations of what a consumer might drive on the street. For this reason, consistent air flow, low maintenance, durability and superior filtration are critical in these applications. The development that takes place as a result of racing with teams like this improves K&N’s consumer product lines.”

“As we prepare for Sno*Drift, we are very excited about partnering with K&N,” said O’Sullivan. “We certainly aspire to be the best so it makes sense to use the best products we can in our race car. K&N makes the finest Air and Oil Filters and is the true industry leader. We use their products with total confidence and will do all we can at each and every rally event to make them proud.”

This sponsorship between K&N and CPD began at the X-Games last summer when O’Sullivan and Putnam drove their K&N sponsored Subaru to an impressive 4th place finish. That finish was the highest of any non-factory team. They are aiming for victory in the X Games this summer, as well as the 2007 Rally America Championship.

2007 Rally America National Championship Series Schedule

Sno*Drift Rally, Atlanta, Michigan, January 26-27
Rally in the 100 Acre Wood, Salem, Missouri, February 23-24
Oregon Trail Rlly, Hillsboro, Oregon, April 20-22
Olympus Rally, Olympia, Washington, May 19-20
Susquehannock Trail Rally, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, June 2
New England Forest Rally, Bethel, Maine, July 13-14
X Games 13, Los Angles, California, August 2-5
Ojibwe Forests Rally, Bemidji, Minnesota, August 24-25
Rally Colorado, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, September 22-23
Lake Superior Rally, Houghton, Michigan, October 26-27


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Bombardier, Outlander, Renegade Enthusiasts Gain Performance with K&N Air Filter

ATV enthusiasts who combine recreation with utility have some new choices in off-road vehicles. Bombardier makes one of the most powerful engines in its class on a lightweight sophisticated platform.
Air Filter for Bombardier Outlander, Can-Am Outlander and Can-Am Renegade
Air Filter for Bombardier Outlander, Can-Am Outlander and Can-Am Renegade

K&N Engineering has designed a replacement air filter (BD-6506) for the 2006 Bombardier Outlander, the 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Can-Am Outlander and the 2007 to 2010 Can-Am Renegade.

The K&N universal air filter is custom designed to fit into a stock machine, with no modifications. If engine modifications were made, there may be necessary adjustments. Follow the simple instructions to ensure a correct seal.

K&N air filters are washable and reusable. BD-6506 offers your ATV the air it needs for optimum horsepower.

Vehicle applications are as follows:

2012 CAN-AM RENEGADE 500 EFI
2012 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 500 EFI 500
2012 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 500 EFI 500
2011 CAN-AM RENEGADE 500 EFI 500
2011 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 500 EFI XT 500
2011 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 500 EFI 500
2010 CAN-AM RENEGADE 500 EFI 500
2010 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 500 EFI XT 500
2010 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 500 EFI 500
2010 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 500 EFI XT 500
2010 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 500 EFI 500
2009 CAN-AM RENEGADE 500 EFI 500
2009 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 650 EFI XT 650
2009 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 650 EFI 650
2009 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 500 EFI XT 500
2009 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 500 EFI 500
2009 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 650 EFI XT 650
2009 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 650 EFI 650
2009 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 500 EFI XT 500
2009 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 500 EFI 500
2008 CAN-AM RENEGADE 800 X 800
2008 CAN-AM RENEGADE 800 800
2008 CAN-AM RENEGADE 500 500
2008 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 800 H.O. EFI XT 800
2008 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 800 H.O. EFI LTD. 800
2008 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 800 H.O. EFI 800
2008 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 650 H.O. EFI XT 650
2008 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 650 H.O. EFI 650
2008 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 500 H.O. EFI XT 500
2008 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 500 H.O. EFI 500
2008 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 800 H.O. EFI XT 800
2008 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 800 H.O. EFI 800
2008 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 650 H.O. EFI XT 650
2008 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 650 H.O. EFI 650
2008 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 500 H.O. EFI XT 500
2008 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 500 H.O. EFI 500
2007 CAN-AM RENEGADE 800 800
2007 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 800 H.O. EFI XT 800
2007 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 800 H.O. EFI LTD. 806
2007 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 800 H.O. EFI 800
2007 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 650 H.O. EFI XT 650
2007 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 650 H.O. EFI 650
2007 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 500 H.O. EFI XT 500
2007 CAN-AM OUTLANDER MAX 500 H.O. EFI 500
2007 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 800 H.O. EFI XT 800
2007 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 800 H.O. EFI 800
2007 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 650 H.O. EFI XT 650
2007 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 650 H.O. EFI 650
2007 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 500 H.O. EFI XT 500
2007 CAN-AM OUTLANDER 500 H.O. EFI 500
2006 BOMBARDIER OUTLANDER MAX 800 H.O. EFI XT 800
2006 BOMBARDIER OUTLANDER MAX 800 H.O. EFI 800
2006 BOMBARDIER OUTLANDER MAX 650 H.O. EFI XT 650
2006 BOMBARDIER OUTLANDER MAX 650 H.O. EFI 650
2006 BOMBARDIER OUTLANDER 800 H.O. EFI XT 800
2006 BOMBARDIER OUTLANDER 800 H.O. EFI 800
2006 BOMBARDIER OUTLANDER 650 H.O. EFI XT 650
2006 BOMBARDIER OUTLANDER 650 H.O. EFI 650


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K&N Designs Replacement Air Filter for Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass & Dodge Caliber

Jeep made two new entry level models for 2007, the Patriot and the Compass. The Compass drives like the Dodge Caliber on which it's based. The Patriot is a tough competitor in a group that includes the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV-4.
Replacement Air Filter for Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot
Replacement Air Filter for Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot

K&N's lifetime replacement air filter, 33-2362 is custom designed to fit in the factory air box of the 2007 to 2010 Dodge Caliber, 2007 to 2010 Jeep Compass and the 2007 to 2010 Jeep Patriot. Performance is easy with the drop-in design, just remove the disposable air filter and replace it with K&N's air filter.

The high flow flat panel K&N filter is washable and reusable. It is 1 inch in height (25mm) with an outside length of 13 inches (330mm) and an outside width of 6.75 inches (171mm). K&N air filters are designed to increase horsepower and acceleration while providing excellent filtration.

Unlike disposable filters, K&N air filters use a unique pleated design comprised of an oiled cotton fabric sandwiched between two layers of epoxy-coated aluminum screen.

K&N's stock air filters for street vehicles are covered by our famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty and will be the last air filter your vehicle will ever need.

Applications are as follows:

2010 JEEP PATRIOT 2.4L L4 F/I
2010 JEEP PATRIOT 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 JEEP COMPASS 2.4L L4 F/I
2010 JEEP COMPASS 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 DODGE CALIBER 2.4L L4 F/I
2010 DODGE CALIBER 2.0L L4 F/I
2010 DODGE CALIBER 2.0L L4 DSL
2010 DODGE CALIBER 1.8L L4 F/I
2009 JEEP PATRIOT 2.4L L4 F/I
2009 JEEP PATRIOT 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 JEEP PATRIOT 2.0L L4 DSL
2009 JEEP COMPASS 2.4L L4 F/I
2009 JEEP COMPASS 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 JEEP COMPASS 2.0L L4 DSL
2009 DODGE CALIBER 2.4L L4 F/I
2009 DODGE CALIBER 2.0L L4 F/I
2009 DODGE CALIBER 2.0L L4 DSL
2009 DODGE CALIBER 1.8L L4 F/I
2008 JEEP PATRIOT 2.4L L4 F/I
2008 JEEP PATRIOT 2.0L L4 F/I
2008 JEEP PATRIOT 2.0L L4 DSL
2008 JEEP COMPASS 2.4L L4 F/I
2008 JEEP COMPASS 2.0L L4 F/I
2008 JEEP COMPASS 2.0L L4 DSL
2008 DODGE CALIBER 2.4L L4 F/I
2008 DODGE CALIBER 2.0L L4 F/I
2008 DODGE CALIBER 2.0L L4 DSL
2008 DODGE CALIBER 1.8L L4 F/I
2007 JEEP PATRIOT 2.4L L4 F/I
2007 JEEP PATRIOT 2.0L L4 F/I
2007 JEEP PATRIOT 2.0L L4 DSL
2007 JEEP COMPASS 2.4L L4 F/I
2007 JEEP COMPASS 2.0L L4 F/I
2007 JEEP COMPASS 2.0L L4 DSL
2007 DODGE CALIBER 2.4L L4 F/I
2007 DODGE CALIBER 2.0L L4 F/I
2007 DODGE CALIBER 2.0L L4 DSL
2007 DODGE CALIBER 1.8L L4 F/I
2006 DODGE CALIBER 2.4L L4 F/I
2006 DODGE CALIBER 2.0L L4 F/I
2006 DODGE CALIBER 2.0L L4 DSL
2006 DODGE CALIBER 1.8L L4 F/I

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