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Aprilia RSV1000R Destroyed at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California

The Factory Aprilia Millennium Technologies Team scored a fourth place finish in the Daytona SportBike race at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California.

The Factory Aprilia Millennium Technologies Team will next race in the AMA Daytona SportBike Series at Road America
The Factory Aprilia Millennium Technologies Team will next race in the AMA Daytona SportBike Series at Road America
Team Rider Chaz Davies and Ben Thompson rode the Aprilia RSV1000Rs in what could be considered most difficult weekend of their AMA season. As Davies took fourth, Thompson crashed in both races at Infineon.
Ben Thompson crashed twice in one weekend at Infineon Raceway in the AMA Daytona SportBike Series
Ben Thompson crashed twice in one weekend at Infineon Raceway in the AMA Daytona SportBike Series

Aprilia RSV1000R rider Chaz Davies scored a fourth place finish in Saturday's Daytona SportBike race in Sonoma, California
Aprilia RSV1000R rider Chaz Davies scored a fourth place finish in Saturday's Daytona SportBike race in Sonoma, California

“Despite all the challenges, we’re hoping to build on this performance,” said Spalding. “We use K&N products on everything we build. K&N motorcycle air filters and oil filters do the job of protecting our engines from dirt and track debris.”

Davis was fast from the beginning of the weekend. He qualified in Superpole in the third position with a time of 1:40.010. Thompson made steady progress during the first qualifying run, but crashed out early and had to start from the eighteenth position.

At the start of race one Thompson crashed and destroyed his Aprilia RSV100R. Fortunately, Thompson was un-injured. Davies missed the first lap incident and was running in the front with the lead group. Davies spent most of the race in third place, but was passed with a handful of laps to go. This is Factory Aprilia’s second top five in a row.

The Millennium Technologies sponsored Aprilia team worked to repair Thompson’s damaged RSV100R and at the same time come up with a solution to get Davies to the podium. On Sunday Davies turned the fastest lap of the race. Unfortunately on lap six Davies’ Aprilia RSV1000R overheated and he had to pull out of the race. Thompson was taken out by another rider.

“It was a bad weekend,” said Thompson. “This was only my second time at Infineon and we made some mistakes early, but we really started making some progress by Saturday. Just when we started to get some momentum, we ended up in the dirt.”

“Although the weekend didn’t end the way we wanted, it was very encouraging that the bike worked as well as it did at this track,” said Davies. “Infineon is a very tight track that rewards a nimble lightweight bike. Our team did a great job of making our Aprilia RSV100R’s competitive there.”

The AMA SportBike Series continues at Road America.

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Add 6.5 More Horsepower to Harley Davidson Dyna Models with K&N Custom Intake Assembly

K&N has developed a high flow custom air filter kit product number RK-3931 for 2008 to 2016 Harley Davidson Dyna FXD motorcycles. The oversized custom Harley Davidson air intake assembly was developed around an original K&N high flow air filter and will fit neatly behind your Harley’s air filter cover. The K&N Harley Davidson air filter is washable, reusable, pre-oiled and ready to ride. See the complete list of motorcycles below.

K&N high flow complete air cleaner assembly RK-3931 for Harley Davidson Dyna FXD model motorcycles
K&N high flow complete air cleaner assembly RK-3931 for Harley Davidson Dyna FXD model motorcycles

The RK-3931 is designed to get more horsepower from your Harley-Davidson engine, in fact K&N dyno testing shows a 6.54 horsepower increase @ 5100 RPM on a 2008 Harley Davidson Dyna Street Bob.
Harley Davidson Dyna Wide
Harley Davidson Dyna Wide

Dyno chart for Harley Davidson Street Bob
Dyno chart for Harley Davidson Street Bob

The cast aluminum back plate includes built-in internal breathers. Also, a bolted-in dyno tuned velocity stack decreases the restriction of air into the throttle body. The result is more power you can feel with outstanding engine protection.

Spacers and hardware are included to mount your stock Harley Davidson air cleaner cover and a bump-seal is used at the base to provide a perfect seal. Installation can be performed in 90 minutes or less.

The RK-3931 is covered by the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty.

Motorcycle applications are as follows:

2016 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 103 CI
2016 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDL DYNA LOW RIDER 103 CI
2016 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 103 CI
2016 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB DYNA STREET BOB 103 CI
2016 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLD SWITCHBACK 103 CI
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 103 CI
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDL DYNA LOW RIDER 103 CI
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 103 CI
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLD SWITCHBACK 103 CI
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 103 CI
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDL DYNA LOW RIDER 103 CI
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 103 CI
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC DYNA SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM 103 CI
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLD SWITCHBACK 103 CI
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 103 CI
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 103 CI
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC DYNA SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM 96 CI
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLD SWITCHBACK 103 CI
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 103 CI
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 103 CI
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC DYNA SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM 96 CI
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB DYNA STREET BOB 96 CI
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLD SWITCHBACK 103 CI
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 96 CI
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 96 CI
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC DYNA SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM 96 CI
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB DYNA STREET BOB 96 CI
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 96 CI
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 96 CI
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC DYNA SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM 96 CI
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB DYNA STREET BOB 96 CI
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXD DYNA SUPER GLIDE 96 CI
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDL DYNA LOW RIDER 96 CI
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 96 CI
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC DYNA SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM 96 CI
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB DYNA STREET BOB 96 CI
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXD DYNA SUPER GLIDE 96 CI
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 96 CI
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDL DYNA LOW RIDER 96 CI
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 96 CI
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM 96 CI
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB DYNA STREET BOB 96 CI
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXD DYNA SUPER GLIDE 96 CI

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USAC Ford Focus Midget Series Win at Ocean Speedway for K&N Sponsored Teen

USAC Ford Focus Midget drivers faced a double header first at Ocean Speedway on May 15 in Watsonville, California then at Kings Speedway in Hanford, California on May 16.

USAC Ford Focus Midgets had a double header weekend at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, California and Kings Speedway in Hanford, California
USAC Ford Focus Midgets had a double header weekend at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, California and Kings Speedway in Hanford, California

Next USAC Ford Focus Midget Race for Cody Swanson will be at Ventura Speedway in California
Next USAC Ford Focus Midget Race for Cody Swanson will be at Ventura Speedway in California
K&N sponsored teen racer Cody Swanson was excited to get back on the dirt after his strong 2nd place finish in Sean Bowman’s No. 55 car in Las Vegas, Nevada.
K&N Sponsored racer was victorious in USAC Ford Focus Midget Series race at Ocean Speedway in California
K&N Sponsored racer was victorious in USAC Ford Focus Midget Series race at Ocean Speedway in California

K&N sponsored teen Cody Swanson finished 3rd at Kings Speedway in Hanford, California in the USAC Ford Focus Midget Series
K&N sponsored teen Cody Swanson finished 3rd at Kings Speedway in Hanford, California in the USAC Ford Focus Midget Series

In Watsonville, Swanson started the feature in sixth position. “Things started getting dicey fast when the No, 4 car flipped down the back straight and nearly collected Cody in the process,” said Kirk Swanson, Cody’s father. “When the field lined up for the restart, Swanson found himself in 2nd position behind the No. 91 car.”

Swanson worked very hard and tried everything he had to work his way to first. “It was a very close race with Cody and the No. 91 car trying to earn the top spot,’ said Swanson. “By lap 17, the pressure Cody applied to the 91 car worked and my son made the pass on the outside and drove on to a well earned victory.”

The Swanson Motorsports Team uses K&N products. “K&N protects our engines and allows them to breathe,” said Swanson. “Dirt is never a problem on the track with K&N.”

Kings Speedway had a very different race track from Ocean Speedway. It was smaller and very hot. For the first time in the 2009 season, the Ford Focus cars qualified. The Swanson Motorsports team wrapped up qualifying with Wally Pankratz driving the No. 88 car to 1st position and Cody Swanson in 2nd position.

Swanson started the feature in 5th position next to his teammate for the night. An early race mishap cost Pankratz any chance of winning after his left rear tire was cut down. Cody went on to finish the event in 3rd place.

“It was a tough race,” said Swanson. “It’s a tight little track and very hard to pass. There were times I drove over the track and it cost me a better finish. I’ll take what I learned here and get better for the next time. This was a great points weekend for us and we are back in this thing.”

Cody and the Swanson Motorsports Team will head to Ventura Speedway in California for their next race.

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TORC Off Road Racing Series Opener in Ft. Worth, Texas

The Traxxas TORC Racing Series combines the best of Midwest short course off-road racing with Western State venues. TORC drivers push their vehicles to the limits on challenging natural terrain tracks.

Todd LeDuc shows strength at opening weekend of The Off Road Racing Series TORC in Ft. Worth, Texas
Todd LeDuc shows strength at opening weekend of The Off Road Racing Series TORC in Ft. Worth, Texas

Todd LeDuc is one of the big names from the former CORR Series that will be at Perris, California with Jeremy McGrath, Rob MacCachren, Rick Johnson, Jerry Welchel, Steve Barlow and Adrian Cenni
Todd LeDuc is one of the big names from the former CORR Series that will be at Perris, California with Jeremy McGrath, Rob MacCachren, Rick Johnson, Jerry Welchel, Steve Barlow and Adrian Cenni
Rockstar Makita Team LeDuc took home four podium finishes at the opening weekend of TORC in Ft. Worth, Texas at the Texas World Speedway. The LeDuc’s competed against most of the top stars and teams of the former CORR Series.
Curt LeDuc of Roackstar Makita Team LeDuc in the Winner's Circle at the Texas World Speedway in Ft. Worth
Curt LeDuc of Roackstar Makita Team LeDuc in the Winner's Circle at the Texas World Speedway in Ft. Worth

Rockstar Makita Team LeDuc depends on K&N air and oil filters on and off the track
Rockstar Makita Team LeDuc depends on K&N air and oil filters on and off the track

In the first of ten scheduled events Todd LeDuc finished third Friday evening in the Pro 2WD class. He held off Traxxas’s Mark Jenkins and passed Rob MacCachren in the final laps. Kyle LeDuc received a flat tire on his first lap in his Leatt Brace Rockstar sponsored Pro Lite ride and lost lap time.

Father Curt and son Kyle LeDuc took their Pro 4X4 trucks into the final 20 lap race of the night and Curt secured the number 2 spot on the podium. Kyle finished in 4th place.

Thunderstorms turned the track into mud on day two. Officials were faced with the difficult decision of cancelling practice and starting up the competition as soon as the track was ready.

Six hours later, in front of 5,000 race fans the Pro Lites hit the track with Kyle LeDuc in the back of the pack. Kyle worked his way up to the front and took home second place. His brother Todd then battled Jeremy McGrath in the Pro 2WD class. Todd finished in fourth place.

In the Pro 4X4 Class, Curt LeDuc blew a motor and had to pull off the course. Kyle LeDuc started on the pole and led the pack for 16 laps. The mud was flying and Kyle and Rick Huseman were using their trucks to muscle each other around. Kyle took home third place and the Oakley Bomb Run Award for having the fastest lap time of the race.

“I’m really pleased to have salvaged valuable points this weekend,” said LeDuc. “I can’t wait to race next in Perris, California.”

On May 29th and 30th the LeDuc’s will be at one of the biggest off-road racing events ever to hit the dirt and tricky terrain at Perris Auto Speedway. Team LeDuc continues to use K&N air and oil filters on and off the track. “We depend on K&N filters,” said LeDuc. “K&N makes reliable products that work for us. Our K&N filters worked flawlessly this weekend, despite the muddy conditions.”

Fans can get a preview of the wild action they will see at Perris by watching the Texas event on ESPN2 on Sunday May 24 at 11:00 a.m. Big names like Jeremy McGrath, Rob MacCachren, Rick Johnson, Jerry Welchel, Steve Barlow and Adrian Cenni are all scheduled to be at Perris. The TORC Series is sanctioned by the USAC, United States Auto Club and will consist of ten races in five states. The season finale will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Memorial Weekend Civil War Series Race on the Agenda for K&N Sponsored Racer

The A&A Motorsports Team took on a 410 points race with K&N sponsored sprint car driver Andy Forsberg behind the wheel at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California.

Silver Dollar Speedway hosts 410 Sprint Car Points race in Chico, California
Silver Dollar Speedway hosts 410 Sprint Car Points race in Chico, California
Forsberg was 5th fastest in his field but was penalized for missing his qualifying spot due to a fuel pick up problem. Forsberg started in 20th place in the back of the A-main. He moved through lapped traffic and finished in 7th place.

Driver Andy Forsberg is ready for action in the California Civil War Series for 360 Sprint Cars
Driver Andy Forsberg is ready for action in the California Civil War Series for 360 Sprint Cars
The next day the team headed to Placerville, California for a 360 points race. Forsberg was fast and started 3rd in the A main. The race was full of cautions and the front runners were not able to get into lapped traffic. Forsberg finished in 3rd place.

“I use K&N products at all of my races,” said Forsberg. “K&N makes great filters and I would not use anything else on my sprint cars. K&N products our engines and performs flawlessly at every race.”

The A&A Motorsports Team’s next event will be a Civil War Series Race on May 24th. That series is a regional style championship which pays out nearly $20,000 for single event winnings.

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