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2007-2009 Subaru Impreza WRX and H4 Gain Performance with K&N Air Induction Kit

The Subaru Impreza WRX STI is the highest standard edition in the Subaru compact car line. It is made in Japan and popular in Europe, Malaysia, Australia and Singapore. It was developed as a high performance turbo charged consumer version of the Subarus used in the FIA World Rally Championship Series.

K&N 57A-6044 Performance Intake Kit for a range of 2007 - 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX and H4 makes and models
K&N 57A-6044 Performance Induction Kit for a range of 2007 - 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX and H4 makes and models
K&N has designed a new performance air induction kit (57A-6044) for a wide range of models in the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Subaru Impreza line with a 2.5 liter engine. See the complete vehicle list below.

The custom design of the 57A-6044 is made using K&N’s Apollo air filter enclosure along with a K&N air filter. The Apollo’s protective shell provides the benefits of an open cone filter and standard air box in one unit.

The K&N performance air intake system comes with adaptors to fit the Subaru Impreza. By using a CNC mass air sensor pad, K&N keeps your Subaru running within the factory settings. The 57A-6044 also provides excellent filtration and additional power to the engine.

The removable cold air feed attachment on the Apollo allows outside air to enter the unit. Zip ties are also provided to secure the hose in position. It takes about 90 minutes or less to install this kit using simple hand tools. The 57A-6044 also comes with the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty.

Applications are as follows:

2009 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI 2.5L
2009 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2.5L
2009 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.5L
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2.5L
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.5L
2007 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI 2.5L
2007 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2.5L
2007 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.5L

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2004-2011 BMW's with Four Cylinder Engines Gain Performance with K&N Air Induction Kit

The BMW Euro-spec 3 series name does not have anything to do with its engine size. The 318 and 320 cars have 2.0 liter four-cylinder engines. There are also the 118 and 120 models which are designed to hold their own on European roads.

K&N 57-0648-1 Performance Air Intake Kit for a wide range of 2004 - 2011 BMW 2.0 liter four cylinder models
K&N 57-0648-1 Performance Air Induction Kit for a wide range of 2004 - 2011 BMW 2.0 liter four cylinder models
K&N has developed a performance air induction kit (57-0648-1) for the 2004-2011 BMW 320I, BMW 318I, BMW120I and BMW 118I with 2.0 liter engines. See the complete list of models below.

The K&N air induction kit is equipped with a washable and reusable chrome top replacement air filter. The K&N air filter feeds air into the engine for an increase in power and excellent filtration. The 57-0648-1 is designed to free your vehicle from much of the original air box restriction.

Custom mounting hardware is included with the air intake kit to fit your BMW. The hardware keeps the K&N air filter firmly in place. The flexi cold air hose is fed down to the lower under tray and secured below the headlamp with a tie. The rubber filter adapter goes onto the intake side of the MAS. K&N cold air intakes are easy to assemble, usually in 90 minutes or less and come with the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty.

The makes and models for the 57-0648-1 are as follows:

2011 BMW 320I 2.0L L4
2011 BMW 318I 2.0L L4
2011 BMW 120I 2.0L L4
2011 BMW 118I 2.0L L4
2010 BMW 320I 2.0L L4
2010 BMW 318I 2.0L L4
2010 BMW 120I 2.0L L4
2010 BMW 118I 2.0L L4
2009 BMW 320I 2.0L L4
2009 BMW 318I 2.0L L4
2009 BMW 120I 2.0L L4
2009 BMW 118I 2.0L L4
2008 BMW 320I 2.0L L4
2008 BMW 318I 2.0L L4
2008 BMW 120I 2.0L L4
2008 BMW 118I 2.0L L4
2007 BMW 320I 2.0L L4
2007 BMW 318I 2.0L L4
2007 BMW 120I 2.0L L4
2007 BMW 118I 2.0L L4
2006 BMW 320I 2.0L L4
2006 BMW 318I 2.0L L4
2006 BMW 120I 2.0L L4
2006 BMW 118I 2.0L L4
2005 BMW 320I 2.0L L4
2005 BMW 318I 2.0L L4
2005 BMW 120I 2.0L L4
2005 BMW 118I 2.0L L4
2004 BMW 120I 2.0L L4
2004 BMW 118I 2.0L L4

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AMA Daytona SportBike Series Continues at Barber Motorsports Park

The Factory Aprilia Millennium Technologies Team riders had their best finishes of the year at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama.

Factory Aprilia Millennium Technologies Team Riders at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama
Factory Aprilia Millennium Technologies Team Riders at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama

Factory Aprilia Millennium Technologies Team Rider Chaz Davies scored a fourth place finish at Barber Motorsports Park and was only .027 of a second off the podium
Factory Aprilia Millennium Technologies Team Rider Chaz Davies scored a fourth place finish at Barber Motorsports Park and was only .027 of a second off the podium
Ben Thompson finished sixth and Chaz Davies finished fourth in the Daytona SportBike Series Race. Davies qualified in third position after a fast lap in Superpole. Thompson qualified in his best starting position of the year in fourteenth position.
Aprilia RSV1000R rider Chaz Davies scored one of his best finishes this season at the Daytona SportBike Race
Aprilia RSV1000R rider Chaz Davies scored one of his best finishes this season at the Daytona SportBike Race

Ben Thompson in the AMA Daytona SportBike Series Race in Leeds, Alabama
Ben Thompson in the AMA Daytona SportBike Series Race in Leeds, Alabama

The first day of competition was difficult for the Factory Aprilia Team. Davies crashed when a rider in front of him dragged dirt on the track with his knee. Davies picked up his RSV1000R and continued the race. He finished in 28th place and managed to turn the fastest lap of the race. Thompson finished 19th.

The next day riders and fans faced tornados and thunderstorms. The AMA managed to get in three races during a break in the weather. Race Day Two began with a wet but drying track. Davies and Thompson had great starts and Davies was in immediate contention for the lead. Thompson raced through the field well into the top ten.

The Aprilia RSV1000R's are equipped with K&N air and oil filters. “We use K&N on everything we build,” said Team Manager Chip Spalding. “K&N protects our engines from track debris.”

“The team took advantage of the short three week break between rounds and made huge improvements to the Aprilia RSV1000R,” said Davies. “We had a podium finishing bike both days but we just did not have the right circumstances.”

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Mud Racers Prove Dogs Need Love Too in Humane Society Benefit

The Spokane Humane Society in Washington made an alliance with mud racers for the love of animals. “Bogs for Dogs” is a benefit race where a community came together for a day.

NMRO Racers traverse in the Pacific Northwest for the Spokane Humane Society in Washington, photo by Sue Potter
NMRO Racers traverse in the Pacific Northwest for the Spokane Humane Society in Washington, photo by Sue Potter

Mud Racers in heads-up action take on a 200 foot course in seconds, photo by Sue Potter
Mud Racers in heads-up action take on a 200 foot course in seconds, photo by Sue Potter
Mud racing combines track motorsports and off-road racing. Racers compete in heads-up action to see who can go the fastest in 200 feet. They traverse through a mud track filled with pits and holes that can be three feet deep in places.
Mud Racing combines track motorsports with the competition of off-road action, photo by Sue Potter
Mud Racing combines track motorsports with the competition of off-road action, photo by Sue Potter

Mud Racer Sam Thomas takes car of his 4 wheel drive and takes care of the animals in a benefit race called Bogs for Dogs, photo by Sue Potter
Mud Racer Sam Thomas takes car of his 4 wheel drive and takes care of the animals in a benefit race called Bogs for Dogs, photo by Sue Potter

The Bogs for Dogs race started on a field behind the Spokane Humane Society. A local construction company donated an excavator to get the track ready, announcers donated their time and racers came to compete for bragging rights and a trophy. The price of admission went to the dogs.

“We have two dogs along with two rabbits and I love animals and I love mud racing,” said Sam Thomas of Kettle Falls, Washington. “I competed in the Open Class at the Bogs for Dogs event.”

“Bogs for Dogs” follows National Mud Racing Organization rules. “Think of it this way,” said Thomas. “The NHRA has brackets and we have classes based on vehicle modifications. We went 200 feet in 2.8 seconds. I just press on the gas and hold on for dear life. If you’re fast enough the dirt all goes behind you.”

Thomas raced his 357 cubic inch small block Chevy against a 540 Ford, a 572 Dart big block Chevy and a 502 big block Chevy. “I beat them all even though they had bigger engines,” he said. “My car has a fantastic set up. I race in NMRO sanctioned races throughout the Pacific Northwest. In 2008 I competed in 60 rounds and won 57.”

In his spare time, Thomas is a locomotive diesel technician. He knows his engines and chooses K&N as his filter of choice. “K&N gives my engines the additional filtration and power they need on and off the track,” he said. “K&N also protects my engines from track debris.”

Thomas's next official NMRO event will be in Longview, Washington. In the meantime, if the Humane Society calls he will be there again for the animals.

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13-Year-Old Quarter Midget Driver Alyssa Riker Owns First Race of 2009 Season

Teen Alyssa Riker has started her 2009 quarter midget season with a win at the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert, Pennsylvania. The 7th grader from Milford, New Jersey is a dominating force on any banked dirt oval track she takes on in her Senior Honda 120. Alyssa Riker is in her sixth year of racing Quarter Midgets in the West End Quarter Midget Racing Association.

Winner's Circle First Place Result for Quarter Midget Driver Alyssa Riker
Winner's Circle First Place Result for Quarter Midget Driver Alyssa Riker
Alyssa Riker started out in third place in a field of 10 cars and worked her way up to the lead position in two laps during qualifying. Alyssa Riker started on the pole for the feature. She had the lead for the full twenty laps and took the win.

Quarter Midget driver Alyssa Riker wins both Honda 120 and 5 Horsepower Briggs Stock Heats and Features
Quarter Midget driver Alyssa Riker wins both Honda 120 and 5 Horsepower Briggs Stock Heats and Features
"I was worried about a leaking head gasket on her car during the Briggs 5 HP Stock Race," said Jamie Riker, Alyssa's father. "The motor sounded strong even with the leak. We started her out on the track hoping it would last and I was able to repair it before the feature."

Riker said the car looked great when Alyssa started the feature. "Alyssa set her sights on first place and moved up fast," said Riker. "She just took off in a different zip code."

The engine received a work out, but stayed strong. K&N products are on the Riker cars. "We race from May through October of every year," said Lori Riker, Alyssa's mother. "K&N air filters are great. They give us added performance and excellent filtration on the track. We have been installing K&N products for over 20 years. They always fit the first time with no modifying or cutting."

Alyssa races every Saturday night with the top drivers in her class. "She has no problem with the competition," said Jamie Riker. "We are always learning more about what Alyssa likes in her cars as well as the track conditions might be each week."

"It's great to see her in the Winner's Circle," said Riker. "There were also a hand full of other drivers, parents and a lot of moms congratulating her for her great driving on the track." Riker has won class championships for the past three years.

Alyssa Riker's next race will be on Mother's Day.

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