K&N News - January 30, 2009 4:00 AM - 139011

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January 23, 2009 3:00 AM - January 30, 2009 4:00 AM
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CORPORATE NEWS

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Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Championship Held at Race and
Peformance Expo <http://www.knfilters.com/news/news.aspx?ID=1784> 
Thursday - January 29, 2009 3:10 PM

The Race and Performance Expo is the largest trade show of its type in
the Midwestern United States. One of the exhibitions in 2009 will be the
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge Championship.


Race and Performance Expo hosts Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge
Championship <http://www.knfilters.com/images/press/expo1.jpg> 
Race and Performance Expo hosts Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge
Championship
On February 14 and 15 eight high school teams will compete on Saturday
and six community college teams will compete on Sunday for the
championship. The different teams are made up of invited students from
auto technology classes.


High School and Junior College Teams will compete at the Pheasant Run
Resort in St. Charles, Illinois
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High School and Junior College Teams will compete at the Pheasant Run
Resort in St. Charles, Illinois

K&N is sponsoring Joliet Junior College and will send K&N shirts, hats
and banners for the group. Each team consists of five students and one
instructor. The groups tear down identically prepared small block Chevy
engines the way pit crews do at drag races. 

Students have to disassemble engines using hand tools. Air cleaner,
carb, distributor wires, spark plugs, manifold, headers, heads, lifters,
rocker arms, push rods, timing chains and covers, along with K&N oil
filters, oil pans, oil pumps and all eight pistons come off. The cams
and cranks remain in the engine blocks. 

The teams then reassemble under correct assembly procedures and torque
specs under the watchful eyes of judges and spectators. There are
penalties for dropped components, improper tear downs, rebuilds and
improper sportsmanship. After the engine reassembly is complete they
must fire up and run. 

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge will take place at the
Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois. 

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Hot Rod Power Tour Driver will Take 1994 Pontiac Firebird on the
Ultimate Road Trip <http://www.knfilters.com/news/news.aspx?ID=1779> 
Tuesday - January 27, 2009 9:12 AM

Road trips take on a whole new meaning on the Hot Rod Power Tour. On its
15th anniversary the 2009 Power Tour will kick off June 6 in Madison,
Wisconsin at the Alliant Energy Center. On Sunday June 7 it moves to
Racine, Wisconsin.


1994 Pontiac Firebird on the Hot Rod Power Tour
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1994 Pontiac Firebird on the Hot Rod Power Tour

The multi-state road trip rolls on through Chicago to South Bend,
Indiana on June 8, at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds, then to the GM
Technical Center in Warren, Michigan on June 9. The group plans to show
support to the American automotive industry in Detroit. The tour
continues to Dayton, Ohio at the University of Dayton Arena on June 10
and Somerset, Kentucky at The Center for Rural Development on June 11.

A few of the participants take a break in Michigan on the Hot Rod Power
Tour <http://www.knfilters.com/images/press/power2.jpg> 
A few of the participants take a break in Michigan on the Hot Rod Power
Tour

Bob Proulx left and friends on the Hot Rod Power Tour
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Bob Proulx left and friends on the Hot Rod Power Tour

The group of Camaro's Cadillac DeVille's, Dodge Challengers and many
more makes and models will finish at Thunder Mountain at Bristol Motor
Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. 

Bob Proulx plans to be on the tour with his 1994 Pontiac Firebird. The
St. Louis, Missouri engineer began going on the tour in 2001 and is
considered a long-hauler. Long-haulers complete the entire tour where
others join it and drop out along the way. 

"If the price of gas stays the way it is we'll get a lot more people
this year," said Proulx. "The numbers were down last year because of gas
prices. A lot of these guys drive the real hot rod muscle cars and it
gets expensive." 

Collectable and vintage automotives rumble through the streets. It is
not your typical auto show because the cars are not behind yellow tape.
Spectators touch cars and drivers go through bad weather in their prized
possessions. 

"My Firebird typically gets used once in a while on weekends," he said.
"But this year, I'll enjoy taking it on the Hot Rod Power Tour. I have a
K&N air filter on my Pontiac Firebird and I enjoy the extra power and
filtration. I expect to get 22 to 23 mph on the highway on the Power
Tour." 

Drivers from all over the world are expected to register and participate
in this year's event. 

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Autosport International 2009 in England is Showcase for International
Audience <http://www.knfilters.com/news/news.aspx?ID=1778> 
Tuesday - January 27, 2009 7:26 AM

The National Exhibition Center in Birmingham, England hosted Autosport
International, The Racing Car Show. For 19 years, it has been regarded
as a showcase event for the UK and European motorsports industry. It is
open to both automotive industry insiders as well as the public.


ARC4 Racing Vehicle in K&N Booth at Autosport International 2009
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ARC4 Racing Vehicle in K&N Booth at Autosport International 2009

K&N Showcase at the Autosport International Show for both a trade and
public audience <http://www.knfilters.com/images/press/autosport4.jpg> 
K&N Showcase at the Autosport International Show for both a trade and
public audience

The show spotlighted more than 850 exhibitors including K&N, who are all
directly involved in or connected with motorsports, performance
engineering, historic motorsports, Karting and the aftermarket industry.

KIA Medical Vehicle at K&N Booth at the National Exhibition Center in
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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KIA Medical Vehicle at K&N Booth at the National Exhibition Center in
Birmingham, United Kingdom

K&N Sponsored ARC4 Racing Vehicle on view for 28,000 trade buyers
including over 4,500 visitors from 58 countries at Autosport
International Show
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K&N Sponsored ARC4 Racing Vehicle on view for 28,000 trade buyers
including over 4,500 visitors from 58 countries at Autosport
International Show

The K&N booth featured an ARC4 racing car and a stock KIA medical
vehicle. Both were fitted with K&N filters. K&N reps from the UK
answered questions about product from attendees. "The K&N booth reps
found product for customers on line and through the K&N catalogue," said
K&N International Business Manager Kevin Floody. "People also came to
see and take pictures of the ARC4 Racing vehicle."

There are more than one million square feet of space at the NEC in the
UK. During Autosport International 2009, more than 28,000 trade buyers
attended with more than 4,500 visitors from 58 countries. The show is
considered one of the largest and most influential motorsport
exhibitions in the world. 

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RACING NEWS

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NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Race for Lindsey Wood in Florida
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Thursday - January 29, 2009 1:02 PM

NHRA Sportsman Class racer Lindsey Wood begins her 2009 season in
February at a Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Bradenton Motorsport
Park in Bradenton, Florida.


1957 Corvette driven by Lindsey Wood
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1957 Corvette driven by Lindsey Wood

The McAlpin, Florida resident said she is excited about her 2009 season
because she will be participating in Super Comp and Super Gas races. Her
first National event will be at Gainesville, Florida.

Bradenton Motorsports Park's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event
will take place in February for Lindsey Wood
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Bradenton Motorsports Park's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event
will take place in February for Lindsey Wood

Lindsey Wood's first NHRA national race of 2009 will take place in
Gainesville, Florida <http://www.knfilters.com/images/press/wood3.jpg> 
Lindsey Wood's first NHRA national race of 2009 will take place in
Gainesville, Florida

"I'm going to win this year," said Wood. "We put together a new motor
and I'm really excited." Her Super Comp car is a 2006 Undercover
Dragster built by Matt Driskell with a 632 cubic inch big block. Her
1957 Don Davis Corvette is powered by a Jeff Taylor 509 cubic inch big
block. 

Wood has used K&N products for years. "K&N works every time we take it
on the track," she said. "K&N keeps the dirt out of our engines." 

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Annual Chili Bowl Nationals Rough for K&N Sponsored Racer in K&N Filters
Midget <http://www.knfilters.com/news/news.aspx?ID=1782> 
Thursday - January 29, 2009 7:17 AM

Ryan Kaplan of Corey Tucker/Bryan Clauson Racing drove the K&N Filters
midget at the 23rd Annual Chili Bowl Nationals.


K&N Sponsored racer Ryan Kaplan with his K&N Filters Midget at the Chili
Bowl Nationals <http://www.knfilters.com/images/press/chili4.jpg> 
K&N Sponsored racer Ryan Kaplan with his K&N Filters Midget at the Chili
Bowl Nationals

Brake problems hurt Ryan Kaplan at the Chili Bowl Nationals
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Brake problems hurt Ryan Kaplan at the Chili Bowl Nationals

Kaplan had a rough qualifying night due to brake problems. "We were
having trouble with the brakes gripping and letting go inconsistently in
the C main," he said. "I transferred out of that race and we put new
brake pads in the rear caliper because they were glazed over."

Ryan Kaplan will run the K&N Filters car during USAC Midget Week
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Ryan Kaplan will run the K&N Filters car during USAC Midget Week

Quick Trip Center's Tulsa Expo Raceway in Oklahoma hosted the 23rd
Annual Chili Bowl Nationals
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Quick Trip Center's Tulsa Expo Raceway in Oklahoma hosted the 23rd
Annual Chili Bowl Nationals

Kaplan pushed out to try and make it to the B main his brakes caused
problems again. "I ended up missing the transfer from the B to the A
main and that set me up to start in the F main on Saturday," he said.
"We eventually figured out my trick titanium brake rotor was actually
causing my problem." 

The light weight rotor was glazing up the pads instead of working
properly. The crew switched it out with a standard steel rotor and new
pads. Kaplan's brakes worked perfectly after that. 

At the start of the F main, Kaplan jumped from fifth to third and was in
a good position to transfer. "I decided to run the bottom and that is
where I stayed for the remainder of the race," he said. "I ended up
slipping off the bottom on the track and missing out on the third place
spot. I was in fourth place unchallenged until I hit turn three on the
white flag lap." 

Kaplan then saw a car on the top side making its move to pass. At the
same time the car in front of him checked. He made a last chance bid to
stay in the top four but ended up getting bounced into sixth place. 

Kaplan will be driving the K&N Filters midget at USAC Midget Week, the
Belleville Midget Nationals, Knoxville Midget Nationals and a number of
other events. 

Kaplan has worked with K&N for more than three years. "K&N makes the
best and most reliable air and oil filters on the market," he said. "K&N
keeps our motors running great." 

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X Games Rally Driver Ready for Sno Drift Winter Rally in Northern
Michigan <http://www.knfilters.com/news/news.aspx?ID=1781> 
Wednesday - January 28, 2009 3:47 PM

The Sno Drift winter rally returns to northern Michigan at the end of
January and NOS Energy rally driver Andrew "ACP" Comrie-Picard is
considered one of the top bets for the win.


Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X will compete in 2009 Rally America Campaign
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X will compete in 2009 Rally America Campaign
ACP will kick off his 2009 Rally America campaign in Michigan on January
30-31. "Growing up on the prairies, I had plenty of opportunity to
master winter conditions," said Comrie-Picard. "I love Sno Drift,
dragging the tail through a snow bank at 130 mph is the essence of
winter rally."


X Games Rally Drive Andrew Comrie Picard kicks off 2009 with Sno Drift
Winter Rally in Michigan
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X Games Rally Drive Andrew Comrie Picard kicks off 2009 with Sno Drift
Winter Rally in Michigan

Team ACP has developed a reputation as a winter-weather threat.
Comrie-Picard took the win at Sno Drift in 2006 and finished second
overall at the event last year. "Winter driving is about taking
calculated risks," said Comrie-Picard. "Success means taking as few
chances as possible in conditions that can kick you really hard if you
make a mistake." 

From deep snow to glare ice ACP said he is equipped to face a whole
range of track conditions. Comrie-Picard and co-driver Marc Goldfarb
will contest Sno Drift in the NOS Energy Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX.
The team is also developing a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X that they
debuted last November in Canada. 

Team ACP Rally uses K&N Engineering products on their vehicles. "I've
used K&N since I began Rally racing ten years ago," said Comrie-Picard.
"We compete under tough conditions, with dust, mud and water splashes.
We do the most extreme things we can do in a car and K&N is the perfect
formula for our turbo charged motors. There is no compromise with K&N." 

The Rally America national championship includs nine events across the
country, which begins with Sno Drift and wraps up in October with the
Lake Superior Performance Rally. 

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Pro Pulling League Brothers Ready 1941 Dodge and 2008 Chevy for
Competition <http://www.knfilters.com/news/news.aspx?ID=1780> 
Wednesday - January 28, 2009 9:32 AM

Brothers Jared and Jeremy Nelson compete in the Pro Pulling League's
Super Modified 2WD Truck Class. Jared drives a 2008 Chevrolet named
Midnight Revenger and Jeremy drives a 1941 Dodge Panel Van named the
Midnight Gambler.


1941 Dodge Panel Van named The Midnight Gambler in the Pro Pulling
League's Super Modified 2WD Truck Class
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1941 Dodge Panel Van named The Midnight Gambler in the Pro Pulling
League's Super Modified 2WD Truck Class

"In competition we pull a big sled hook-up device that weighs anywhere
from 40 to 60 thousand pounds," said Nelson. "Our tracks are 300 feet
and as our trucks pull, the sled transfers more weight from the rear of
the sled to the front of the track. We are hooked up to a short chain
and as we apply more force on the front of the sled, it gets harder to
pull as we go farther and farther down the track." The box and the pan
are the two major components of the sled. The weight comes from
multiples of lead blocks inside the box.

2008 Chevrolet named The Midnight Revenger in the Pro Pulling League's
Super Modified 2WD Truck Class
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2008 Chevrolet named The Midnight Revenger in the Pro Pulling League's
Super Modified 2WD Truck Class

In the Pro Pulling League competitors are hooked up to a weight transfer
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In the Pro Pulling League competitors are hooked up to a weight transfer
known as a sled.

Jared Nelson was the 2006 Pro Puller of the Year with his 2004
Chevrolet. "We put in a new rear end on our new 2008 model and a new
computer system," he said. "We hope these modifications help us pull
straight and far." 

In the Super Modified 2WD Truck Class vehicles sit low to the ground in
competition. "We push to the edge and have a tendency to blow up parts,"
said Nelson. "It's easy to tear up a motor in the Pro Pulling Leage. One
thing that saves us every time is our K&N oil filters. K&N stops debris
from tearing up our engines. K&N oil filters hold up in the harshest
conditions. I've been using K&N for almost seven years and won't use
anything else." 

In 2008 the brothers took 2nd and 5th place overall in the Illinois
State Pro Pulling League group. The Altamont, Illinois brothers plan to
hit all the PPL events in 2009. "We skipped a few events last year
because of the price of gas," said Jared Nelson. "My brother has a farm
and I run a trucking company and it was tough to attend everything. I've
been pulling for 12 years even though the PPL officially began four
years ago. The bottom line is we're officially addicted." 

The Nelson's say it's a great way to spend time with their families. "We
travel together and get to know everyone on the circuit," said Jared.
"It's like a racing community. When we're off season all we talk about
is the first PPL competition of the season. It's a lot of fun." 

Their first Pro Pulling League event in 2009 will be in May at the
Concord Motorsport Park in Concord, North Carolina. 

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Texas Race Car Engine Builder Tracy Dennis Has Racing in His Blood
<http://www.knfilters.com/news/news.aspx?ID=1776> 
Monday - January 26, 2009 1:08 PM

Tracy Dennis was born a third generation racer and traveled to his first
drag race before his first birthday. "Racing has been my life forever,"
says Dennis. "My father raced gassers in NHRA from the late 50's until
the early 70's. My brothers and I raced dirt bikes and go karts. We
always had to do our own maintenance and service, so we learned quickly
about engines and race vehicles." 
Tracy Dennis started out in the family garage, building engines and
doing chassis fabrication for his father.
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Tracy Dennis started out in the family garage, building engines and
doing chassis fabrication for his father. 


After graduating high school, Dennis worked at the family garage,
building engines and doing chassis fabrication for his father. What
started as a way of making extra money to support his race cars became a
career in 1990 when he opened his own shop. Sunset Racecraft has become
one of the premier performance and racing engine shops in the world.
Located in Lubbock, Texas, Sunset turns out around 500 engines a year,
which are shipped to champion race car drivers worldwide. 

Dennis not only builds race engines, he races them as well. "Racing
allows us to keep a feel for what the drivers need in product
development and permits us to service what products we already have in
the field," says Dennis. "Along with many world champions, we also have
some of the fastest Top Sportsman and Top Dragster racers using our
engines." 

Sunset Racecraft has relied on K&N products for over 20 years. "When you
build engines with over 2000 hp that can cost over $60,000, the last
thing you want is a filter failure," says Dennis. "We send out every
Sunset Racing Engine with a K&N filter and insist that our customers use
them when servicing their engines to insure a long life." Dennis
discovered a performance gain along with longer cylinder life and ring
seal, just another reason he recommends K&N. "We recently tested the new
dragster scoops on our TNT house car and found a 2 mph gain." 

Dennis feels that the relationship between Sunset Racecraft and K&N has
been a successful one. "I need products that protect my engines and
increase performance. Sunset will continue to rely on the experts at K&N
to supply products that protect our customer's investments for years to
come." 

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Quadriplegic Clay Egan is an Inspirational Racer with Real Success in
Rockcrawling <http://www.knfilters.com/news/news.aspx?ID=1775> 
Monday - January 26, 2009 12:46 PM


Clay Egan finished 3rd at the ProRock Nationals in Cougar Buttes
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Clay Egan finished 3rd at the ProRock Nationals in Cougar Buttes 
36 year old Clay Egan started competing professionally in the extreme
sport of rock crawling and rock racing six years ago. Since then, he has
qualified and competed in four Supercrawl world championships and
finished seventh in the nation in the 2006 United Rockcrawling and
Off-Road Challenge (UROC) series. In September of 2008, he finished 3rd
at the ProRock Nationals in Cougar Buttes, California. The sky is the
limit for this inspirational racer who demonstrates an intense lust for
life. 
36 year old rockcrawler Clay Egan with his truck.
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36 year old Rockcrawler Clay Egan with his truck. 

Clay Egan in a rockcrawling competition.
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Clay Egan in a rockcrawling competition. 


Egan is the first and only quadriplegic in the world to compete
professionally in extreme sports. He is paralyzed from the chest down
with limited use of his arms and hands as a result of motorcycle
accident when he was 22 years old. He is able to race using custom built
vehicles and sees it as a continuation of the life he was already living
before his accident. Clay also plays wheelchair rugby and hunts
regularly. On his website, Clay says, "I've found new ways to be
stealthy and sly while on the hunt. You just gotta get real creative!" 

He started racing motorcross quads 20 years ago and says he always used
K&N filters on his bikes. "They are really easy to use, easy to clean,
and are very durable. When I started competing professionally, I used
K&N air filters to deliver superior results. They are super easy to take
on and off and have excellent air flow." 

Since his accident, Egan has written a book entitled "Over the Top, The
Clay Egan Story." He recently finished a screenplay entitled "PUSH, The
Clay Egan Story," and is hoping to have it in production within the next
year. Located in South Jordan, Utah, Egan is also a public speaker and
is working on a TV program that highlights people in extreme sports with
disabilities. 

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Fastrak Champions Series Season Opener at Modoc Speedway in South
Carolina <http://www.knfilters.com/news/news.aspx?ID=1777> 
Monday - January 26, 2009 12:06 PM

The Fastrak Champions Series Modoc 100 kicks off March 6 and 7 at Modoc
Speedway in Modoc, South Carolina and Matt Long will be ready with a
brand new Rocket Chassis.


2009 season opener for Matt Long at the Modoc 100 at the Modoc Speedway
in South Carolina will pay $10,000 to win
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2009 season opener for Matt Long at the Modoc 100 at the Modoc Speedway
in South Carolina will pay $10,000 to win
Long and his GazZu Energy Drink Race Team are spending the off-season
preparing for the 2009 campaign. "I am pretty excited about the new
car," said Matt Long. "It is the new design that Mark Richards has out
and it has done very well in pre-season testing. We hope to come out of
the box with a really solid piece. We really learned a lot last year and
I think we certainly stepped up our performance from where we were two
years ago."


Matt Long and the GazZu Energy Drink Race Team will have a new chassis
for the 2009 Fastrak Champions Series
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Matt Long and the GazZu Energy Drink Race Team will have a new chassis
for the 2009 Fastrak Champions Series

Long continues to use K&N products on his machine. "My engine performed
flawlessly in 2008 and much of that is attributed to the use of our K&N
air filters," he said. "The K&N filters have done an excellent job of
keeping dust and debris away." 

Long and his team started out very well last year. They amassed several
top fives and no less than a half dozen runner-up finishes but fell just
shy of breaking into victory lane in 2008. "We had a bunch of chances to
win but something always happened to knock us out of it," he said. "It
was definitely nice to be in the position to win. We really had
everything clicking and then we went to Eldora. We would have won that
race but we just plain got wrecked. After that it seemed like we had a
black cloud following us around." 

Long was expected to be a major contender to win the Grand Nationals.
"We didn't win, but I am proud to say we hung in there and did not
quit," he said. "We gave it all we had." 

Long's first event of the season will pay $10,000 to win. "We've never
been to Modoc but we are excited to go there," he said. "We hope we can
start off the season with a good finish. It would be great to get that
first win out of the gate." 

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AMA Supercross East Coast Lites Series Ride is 2009 Honda CRF250R for
Rookie <http://www.knfilters.com/news/news.aspx?ID=1774> 
Friday - January 23, 2009 2:36 PM

There are different ways to make a professional debut. Tyler Wharton
made his first appearance in a professional race when he took on the 450
Motocross Class in Texas. The teen bypassed the racers closest to him in
age and rank with a ninth overall qualifying time out of 71 riders.
Wharton is also a multiple Loretta Lynn Champion, which is the Amateur
Motocross National equivalent to NASCAR's Daytona 500. 


Wharton will compete with his new K&N helmet at Reliant Stadium in
Houston, Texas <http://www.knfilters.com/images/press/warton1.jpg> 
Wharton will compete with his new K&N helmet at Reliant Stadium in
Houston, Texas

Wharton is a privateer racer represented by The Ross Agency. In 2009, he
will contest the AMA Supercross East Coast Lites Series on a 2009 Honda
CRF250R.

AMA Supercross East Coast Lites Series Racer Tyler Wharton
<http://www.knfilters.com/images/press/warton3.jpg> 
AMA Supercross East Coast Lites Series Racer Tyler Wharton

Multiple Loretta Lynn Champion Tyler Wharton
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Multiple Loretta Lynn Champion Tyler Wharton

The Pilot Point, Texas resident comes from a racing family where the
track is part of his way of life. This will be his first year in the AMA
Supercross Series. "Tyler is the complete package," said Craig Ross,
owner of The Ross Agency. "He is talented as a racer and knows how to
handle his fans. He has a personality that radiates and everyone walks
away with a smile on their face after they meet him." 

Wharton will wear a K&N helmet and use K&N XStream Series Motocross Air
Filters (HA-4503
<http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=HA-4503> ) and K&N
oil filters (KN-116
<http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=KN-116> ) on his
Honda. "I really like K&N," said Wharton. "My bike is a lot crisper
throughout the power band. It also has better response. I crack the
throttle and the power is right there." 

"Tyler leveled me when I first met him," said Ross. "Simply put he is an
open and fun loving nice kid." 

As Ross put together Wharton's privateer program, K&N was on the top of
his list of contacts. "K&N is almost indestructible," said Ross. "The
K&N product is cost effective and dependable. Tyler does not need to
worry about anything other than his opponents while he's racing. K&N
will aid our performance and will work." 

Wharton will next compete at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. 

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From Reliant Stadium to Alltel Arena Monster Jam's Black Stallion High
Jumps to Success <http://www.knfilters.com/news/news.aspx?ID=1773> 
Friday - January 23, 2009 9:07 AM

The Ultimate Monster Jam Freestyle and Thrill Show wowed the crowd at
Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas.


Black Stallion goes all out in wheelie competition at Reliant Stadium in
Houston, Texas. photo by Kenny Lau
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Black Stallion goes all out in wheelie competition at Reliant Stadium in
Houston, Texas, photo by Kenny Lau

Alltel Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas will host next Monster Jam, photo
by Kenny Lau <http://www.knfilters.com/images/press/monster5.jpg> 
Alltel Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas will host next Monster Jam, photo
by Kenny Lau

The freestyle show featured the craziest obstacles with ramps and jumps
so big they are tried out and tested in Texas before they end up in
stadiums throughout the country. Eight of the top Monster Trucks in the
country performed in front of 160,000 spectators. K&N provides product
to 90 percent of the Monster Jam trucks.

Monster Jam's Black Stallion puts air under his truck at Reliant
Stadium. photo by Kenny Lau
<http://www.knfilters.com/images/press/monster2.jpg> 
Monster Jam's Black Stallion puts air under his truck at Reliant
Stadium, photo by Kenny Lau

Opening Ceremonies at Monster Jam Freestyle Competition in Texas, photo
by Kenny Lau <http://www.knfilters.com/images/press/monster4.jpg> 
Opening Ceremonies at Monster Jam Freestyle Competition in Texas, photo
by Kenny Lau

Grave Digger piloted by Gary Porter, Black Stallion piloted by Mike
Vaters, Safe Auto Minimizer piloted by Marc McDonald, Gun Slinger
piloted by Scott Hartsock, Pastrana 199 piloted by Paul Cohen, Monster
Mutt piloted by Whit Tarlton, Iron Warrior piloted by Trey Myers and
Cowboy piloted by Glen Logan started off with a wheelie competition. 

Since this was freestyle, trucks are allowed to go for the best wheelie
as many times as they want. In regular competition Monster Jam trucks
only have one try to do the best job. In Houston, drivers were making
four to five hits each. Since the events of the night are not judged by
score cards, pilots make it more exciting for the fans. 

Two trucks are sent out at the same time for the Cyclone event. "We are
allowed to use our judgment as to where and how many donuts we do," said
Black Stallion owner and pilot Michael Vaters. "As each truck comes off
the floor another goes out. As a result there is a constant stream of
trucks at all times and the action never slows. It's fun for the drivers
and the crowd and very different from the more structured competition in
Monster Jam." 

In the final activity of the show each truck was given two minutes on
the clock to pull of the widest moves they could. "Trey Myers and the
Iron Warrior blasted out to take on the track with a good run," said
Vaters. "I put some major air under the Black Stallion and showed the
crowd the true force behind the truck." 

Vaters uses K&N air and oil filters on his Monster Trucks. "Over my many
years in this business I've used a lot of products, but K&N is the one
that can handle the dirty and dusty environment during Monster Jam
competitions," said Vaters. "We are known nationwide for our wild and
crazy driving and the ability to push our engines to the limit. We're
hard on our motors and K&N gives us the protection we need for
competition." 

The next Monster Jam event will be in Little Rock, Arkansas in the
Alltel Arena. 

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