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K&N's New 57S Performance Airbox Adds Power to Several Volkswagen, Seat, Audi and Skoda Models

Mar 31, 2009

K&N has developed a performance airbox system for a wide range of 2003 to 2013 Volkswagen, Seat, Audi and Skoda models found in Europe and around the globe. See the complete list of vehicles below. The 57S-9500 is fully compliant with the latest TUV emissions and sound regulations. It was submitted for testing and certified before it was released by K&N.

K&N 57S-9500 Performance Intake Kit for a wide range of 2003 - 2013 Volkswagen, Seat, Audi and Skoda makes and models

The 57S-9500 increases horsepower and acceleration by reducing air flow restriction caused by the original factory design. Typical gains on a 4 cylinder vehicle range between 4 and 7 horsepower. Simply replace the factory air filter housing with K&N's fully enclosed airbox. It is injection molded for extra strength, consistency and durability.

The airbox assembly has a removable lid for easy access to a round tapered washable and reusable K&N air filter (RU-5061). The design includes a custom engineered velocity stack (Velum) for smooth air flow.

A typical installation can be done with a screwdriver, pliers and a ratchet set. 57S performance air boxes use factory holes as mounting points. The 57S-9500 is pre assembled and custom designed to fit right into the engine compartment. The air box assembly is connected to the engine with adapters made from high strength materials. Put this all together and you’ll have a power adding TUV compliant high-flow intake system that will last for the life of your vehicle.

Instructions are included with each kit in several different languages. K&N air intake kits are easy to assemble, usually in 90 minutes or less and come with the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty.

Vehicle applications are as follows:

2015 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.2L
2015 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 1.4L - 122BHP
2015 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 1.4L - 122BHP
2015 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY IV 2.0L
2015 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY IV 1.6L
2015 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY IV 1.2L - To 5/15
2015 SKODA SUPERB 1.4L - To 6/15
2015 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.4L - 125BHP
2015 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.2L
2015 SEAT ALTEA 1.4L - 125BHP
2015 SEAT ALTEA 1.2L
2014 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.2L
2014 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 1.4L - 122BHP
2014 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO 1.4L - 122BHP
2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.4L - 122BHP
2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.4L - 122BHP
2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.2L
2014 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.4L - 122BHP
2014 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.2L
2014 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 1.4L - 122BHP
2014 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY IV 2.0L
2014 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY IV 1.6L
2014 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY IV 1.2L
2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1.2L
2014 SKODA YETI 1.4L
2014 SKODA YETI 1.2L
2014 SKODA SUPERB 1.4L
2014 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.4L - 125BHP
2014 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.2L
2014 SEAT ALTEA 1.4L - 125BHP
2014 SEAT ALTEA 1.2L
2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.2L
2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 1.4L - 122BHP
2013 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO 1.4L - 122BHP
2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.4L - 122BHP
2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.4L - 122BHP
2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.2L
2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VI 1.4L - 122BHP
2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VI 1.2L
2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.4L - 122BHP
2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.2L
2013 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 1.4L - 122BHP
2013 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY IV 2.0L
2013 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY IV 1.6L
2013 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY IV 1.2L
2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1.2L
2013 SKODA YETI 1.4L
2013 SKODA YETI 1.2L
2013 SKODA SUPERB 1.4L
2013 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.4L - 122BHP, to 3/13
2013 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.2L - to 3/13
2013 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.4L - 125BHP
2013 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.2L
2013 SEAT ALTEA 1.4L - 125BHP
2013 SEAT ALTEA 1.2L
2012 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.2L
2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 1.4L - 122BHP
2012 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO 1.4L - 122BHP
2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.4L - 122BHP
2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.4L - 122BHP
2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.2L
2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VI 1.4L - 122BHP
2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VI 1.2L
2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.4L - 122BHP
2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.2L
2012 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 1.4L - 122BHP
2012 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY IV 2.0L
2012 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY IV 1.6L
2012 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY IV 1.2L
2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1.2L
2012 SKODA YETI 1.4L
2012 SKODA YETI 1.2L
2012 SKODA SUPERB 1.4L
2012 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.4L - 122BHP
2012 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.2L
2012 SEAT LEON 1.4L - 125BHP
2012 SEAT LEON 1.2L
2012 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.4L - 125BHP
2012 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.2L
2012 SEAT ALTEA 1.4L - 125BHP
2012 SEAT ALTEA 1.2L
2012 AUDI A3 1.4L
2012 AUDI A3 1.2L
2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.2L
2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 1.4L - 122BHP
2011 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO 1.4L - 122BHP
2011 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.4L - 122BHP
2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.6L
2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.4L - 122BHP
2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.2L
2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VI 1.4L - 122BHP
2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VI 1.2L
2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.4L - 122BHP
2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.2L
2011 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 1.4L - 122BHP
2011 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY IV 2.0L
2011 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY IV 1.6L
2011 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY IV 1.2L
2011 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1.2L - from 10/11
2011 SKODA YETI 1.4L
2011 SKODA YETI 1.2L
2011 SKODA SUPERB 1.4L
2011 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.4L - 122BHP
2011 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.2L
2011 SEAT LEON 1.4L - 125BHP
2011 SEAT LEON 1.2L
2011 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.4L - 125BHP
2011 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.2L
2011 SEAT ALTEA 1.4L - 125BHP
2011 SEAT ALTEA 1.2L
2011 AUDI A3 1.4L
2011 AUDI A3 1.2L
2010 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.6L
2010 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 1.4L - 122BHP
2010 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO 1.4L - 122BHP
2010 VOLKSWAGEN SAGITAR 1.4L
2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L
2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.4L - 122BHP
2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.4L - 122BHP
2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VI 1.6L
2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VI 1.4L - 122BHP
2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VI 1.2L
2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.4L - 122BHP
2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.2L
2010 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 1.4L - 122BHP
2010 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY III 1.6L
2010 SKODA YETI 1.4L
2010 SKODA YETI 1.2L
2010 SKODA SUPERB 1.4L
2010 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.6L
2010 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.4L - 122BHP
2010 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.2L
2010 SEAT LEON 1.6L
2010 SEAT LEON 1.4L - 125BHP
2010 SEAT LEON 1.2L
2010 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.6L
2010 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.4L - 125BHP
2010 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.2L
2010 SEAT ALTEA 1.6L
2010 SEAT ALTEA 1.4L - 125BHP
2010 SEAT ALTEA 1.2L
2010 AUDI A3 1.6L
2010 AUDI A3 1.4L
2010 AUDI A3 1.2L
2009 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 2.0L - FSi
2009 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.6L - 102BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO 1.4L - 122BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN SAGITAR 1.4L
2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0L - 150BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L - 102BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.4L - 122BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.6L - 102BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.4L
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VI 1.6L
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VI 1.4L - 122BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VI 1.2L
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 1.6L - 102BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 1.4L - 122BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 2.0L
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.6L - 102BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.4L - 122BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.2L
2009 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2.0L - 150BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 1.4L - 125BHP
2009 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY III 2.0L
2009 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY III 1.6L
2009 SKODA YETI 1.2L
2009 SKODA SUPERB 1.4L
2009 SKODA OCTAVIA 2.0L - 150BHP
2009 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.6L - 102BHP
2009 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.4L - 122BHP
2009 SEAT TOLEDO III 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2009 SEAT TOLEDO III 1.6L
2009 SEAT TOLEDO III 1.4L
2009 SEAT LEON 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2009 SEAT LEON 1.6L
2009 SEAT LEON 1.4L - 125BHP
2009 SEAT ALTEA XL 2.0L - 150BHP
2009 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.4L - 125BHP
2009 SEAT ALTEA 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2009 SEAT ALTEA 1.6L
2009 SEAT ALTEA 1.4L - 125BHP
2009 AUDI A3 2.0L - Non-US, Exc. Turbo
2009 AUDI A3 1.6L - 102BHP
2009 AUDI A3 1.4L
2009 AUDI A3 1.2L
2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 2.0L - FSi
2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.6L - 102BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO 1.4L - 122BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN SAGITAR 1.4L
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0L - 150BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L - 102BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.4L
2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 2.0L - 150BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.6L - 102BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.4L - 122BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VI 1.6L
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VI 1.4L - 122BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 2.0L - 150BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 1.6L - 102BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 1.4L - TSi
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 2.0L
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.6L - 102BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.4L - 122BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2.0L - 150BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 1.4L - 125BHP
2008 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY III 2.0L
2008 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY III 1.6L
2008 SKODA SUPERB 1.4L
2008 SKODA OCTAVIA 2.0L - 150BHP
2008 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.6L - 102BHP
2008 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.4L - 122BHP
2008 SEAT TOLEDO III 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2008 SEAT TOLEDO III 1.6L
2008 SEAT TOLEDO III 1.4L
2008 SEAT LEON 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2008 SEAT LEON 1.6L
2008 SEAT LEON 1.4L - 125BHP
2008 SEAT ALTEA XL 2.0L - 150BHP
2008 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.4L - 125BHP
2008 SEAT ALTEA 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2008 SEAT ALTEA 1.6L
2008 SEAT ALTEA 1.4L - 125BHP
2008 AUDI A3 QUATTRO 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2008 AUDI A3 2.0L - Non-US, Exc. Turbo
2008 AUDI A3 1.6L - 102BHP
2008 AUDI A3 1.4L
2007 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 2.0L - FSi
2007 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.6L - 102BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN SAGITAR 1.4L
2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0L - 150BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L - 102BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.4L
2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 2.0L - 150BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.6L - 102BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.4L - 122BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 2.0L - 150BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 1.6L - 102BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 1.4L - 122BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 2.0L
2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.6L - 102BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.4L - 122BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2.0L - 150BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 1.4L - 125BHP
2007 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY III 2.0L
2007 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY III 1.6L
2007 SKODA OCTAVIA 2.0L - 150BHP
2007 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.6L - 102BHP, Exc. AVU/BFQ Eng.
2007 SEAT TOLEDO III 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2007 SEAT TOLEDO III 1.6L
2007 SEAT LEON 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2007 SEAT LEON 2.0L - 150BHP
2007 SEAT LEON 1.6L
2007 SEAT LEON 1.4L - 125BHP
2007 SEAT ALTEA XL 2.0L - 150BHP
2007 SEAT ALTEA XL 1.4L - 125BHP
2007 SEAT ALTEA 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2007 SEAT ALTEA 1.6L
2007 SEAT ALTEA 1.4L - 125BHP
2007 AUDI A3 QUATTRO 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2007 AUDI A3 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2007 AUDI A3 1.6L - 102BHP
2007 AUDI A3 1.4L
2006 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 2.0L - FSi
2006 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.6L - 102BHP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN SAGITAR 1.4L
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0L - 150BHP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L - 102BHP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 2.0L - 150BHP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.6L - 102BHP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 2.0L - 150BHP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 1.6L - 102BHP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 1.4L - 122BHP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 2.0L
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.6L - 102BHP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.4L - 122BHP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN EOS 2.0L - 150BHP
2006 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY III 2.0L
2006 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY III 1.6L
2006 SKODA OCTAVIA 2.0L - 150BHP
2006 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.6L - 102BHP, Exc. AVU/BFQ Eng.
2006 SEAT TOLEDO III 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2006 SEAT TOLEDO III 1.6L
2006 SEAT LEON 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2006 SEAT LEON 1.6L
2006 SEAT LEON 1.4L - 125BHP
2006 SEAT ALTEA XL 2.0L - 150BHP
2006 SEAT ALTEA 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2006 SEAT ALTEA 1.6L
2006 AUDI A3 QUATTRO 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2006 AUDI A3 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2006 AUDI A3 1.6L - 102BHP
2005 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 2.0L - FSi
2005 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.6L - 102BHP
2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0L - 150BHP, 3C Model
2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L - 102BHP, from 3/05
2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 2.0L - 150BHP
2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA V 1.6L - 102BHP
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 2.0L - 150BHP
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 1.6L - 102BHP
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 2.0L
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF PLUS 1.6L - 102BHP
2005 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY III 1.6L
2005 SKODA OCTAVIA 2.0L - 150BHP
2005 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.6L - 102BHP, Exc. AVU/BFQ Eng.
2005 SEAT TOLEDO III 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2005 SEAT TOLEDO III 1.6L
2005 SEAT LEON 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2005 SEAT LEON 1.6L - From 8/05
2005 SEAT ALTEA 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2005 SEAT ALTEA 1.6L
2005 AUDI A3 QUATTRO 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2005 AUDI A3 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2005 AUDI A3 1.6L - 102BHP
2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 2.0L - FSi
2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.6L - 102BHP
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 2.0L - 150BHP
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V 1.6L - 102BHP
2004 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY III 1.6L
2004 SKODA OCTAVIA 2.0L - 150BHP
2004 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.6L - 102BHP, Exc. AVU/BFQ Eng.
2004 SEAT TOLEDO III 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2004 SEAT TOLEDO III 1.6L
2004 SEAT LEON 1.6L
2004 SEAT ALTEA 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2004 SEAT ALTEA 1.6L
2004 AUDI A3 QUATTRO 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2004 AUDI A3 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2004 AUDI A3 1.6L - 102BHP
2003 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 2.0L - FSi
2003 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN 1.6L - 102BHP
2003 AUDI A3 2.0L - Exc. Turbo
2003 AUDI A3 1.6L - 102BHP

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K&N Extends Line of Universal Cone Shaped Air Filters with New Release

Mar 31, 2009

K&N designs and manufactures a wide variety of universal air filters for all types of applications. Constructed with strong pliable rubber flanges, our universal air filters absorb vibration and securely attach to your application with a heavy duty clamp.

K&N Universal air filter RC-4381 with chrome top

K&N has released a new chrome top round tapered universal air filter (RC-4381) which offers a high end look. The RC-4381 is a large air filter which results in more potential air flow and longer periods between cleaning.

The RC-4381 has a base outside diameter of 7.5 inches (191mm), top outside diameter of 5 inches (127mm) and a flange with an inside diameter of 6 inches (152mm) that can be stretched up to 1/16 (1.5mm) to fit any in-between sizes.

K&N’s air filters are designed to allow high air flow while providing excellent filtration. Like other K&N air filters, the RC-4381 is washable and reusable. This cone shaped universal air filter might make the perfect filter for an off-road or racing vehicle or other applications needing a 6 inch flange. There are hundreds of K&N universal air filter shapes and sizes available for just about any need.

Find K&N Universal Air Filters by using the Universal Air Filter Search by Dimension on KNFilters.com. Use the K&N application search to find all K&N products for your vehicle then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer near you.

K&N Development Driver Kyle McGrady Debuts at NASCAR Whelen All American Series

Mar 30, 2009

K&N Development Driver Kyle McGrady raced for the first time in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Irwindale, California.

K&N Development Driver Kyle McGrady drove his first Late Model Stock Car event in Nascar Whelen All American Series at Irwindale, California

The McGrady Family uses K&N Products on its racecars as well as tow vehicles and passenger cars

The 16-year-old high school junior drove his family owned K&N Products Late Model Stock car on the half-mile track at the Toyota Speedway. The car ran great during Thursday’s test run.

Kyle McGrady and family at Orange Show Speedway in the Pro 4 Division at San Bernardino, California

K&N Development Driver and high-school junior Kyle McGrady is in the National Honor Society with an A average

McGrady qualified at 29 in a 32 car field and raced up to 15th place in his first 50 lap Late Model feature. The average speed over the weekend was around 93 mph. “But, they go faster,” said Kyle’s mother, Doreen McGrady. “The racing scares me to death. I never worry about Kyle, but I worry about the other guys on the track. We were hoping to make the race and bring the car home in one piece. Kyle got out there and impressed us his first time out in this series. Some people just have it and everyone says Kyle can race.”

The Hesperia, California resident is part of a very small group of young teenagers who can race mid to upper horsepower cars. He is also talented enough to win races on dirt and asphalt tracks. “We use K&N products, such as the air filters, in our race cars, tow vehicles and passenger cars,” said McGrady. “We are a big believer in K&N. K&N protects our engines and gives us extra horsepower and acceleration on and off the track. We are very proud to be associated with K&N.”

McGrady started racing at 8-years-old racing Jr. Speedway Sprints on dirt. At 10, he moved up to Mini-Stock cars and at 13 he started driving in the very competitive PRO-4 Division. “Kyle won Rookie-of-the-Year in 2006 in the Pro-4 Division,” said Doreen McGrady, Kyle’s mother. “He also finished 6th overall in points standings.”

This year McGrady will also compete at Toyota Speedway in Irwindale in the NASCAR Auto Club Series Rookie of the Year honors. His long term plans are to move up to the NASCAR Nationwide Series or the Craftsman Truck Series. In the meantime, he knows the importance of being in the National Honor Society and carries an A average in the classroom.

McGrady will race again at Irwindale on April 11.

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The Stars of Monster Jam Rocked the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio

Mar 30, 2009

The Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio hosted the Monster Jam Tour. Michael Vaters and the K&N Ford Powered Black Stallion joined Trey Myers and the Iron Warrior, Gary Porter and Grave digger, Bruce Haney and Bad News, Dave Rappach and Rap attack, Ed Eckart and Full Boar, Jim Kohler and Avenger, along with Chris Bergeron and Brutus.

Monster Jam had lots of high-flying action at the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio

The weekend also included several wins by the K&N Ford Powered Black Stallion. The wheelie contest started things off at Wright State University. A bad hit tossed Vaters sideways, but he recovered.

The K&N Ford Powered Black Stallion driven and owned by Monster Jam veteran Michael Vaters

The first round of racing featured a very close race between Iron Warrior and Avenger. The two fought a very close race, and Iron Warrior had the victory in his sight. The Avenger came out of nowhere and flew past the Iron Warrior for the finish. The officials reviewed the replay several times and decided Avenger took the win by inches. The Black Stallion squared off with Bad News and Bad News took the win in the first round.

In the doughnut competition, the concrete floor was a challenge for the drivers. “You would not think that a slippery floor would be a problem when the goal is to slide a 10,000 lb. monster truck around in circles,” said Vaters. “The reality is the trucks slide to one side or the other instead of settling into tight doughnuts.” A few of the drivers made a revolution and then had to stop for safety reasons. No one wanted to go out of bounds or slide into the race lane cars.

During the freestyle portion of the show Michael Vaters and the K&N Ford Powered Black Stallion finished off his run with a high flying leap that landed ten feet away from the center van stack. Vaters was in reverse the entire time. Grave Digger took the Freestyle win by one point over Black Stallion.

During the last show of the weekend, Vaters stood the K&N Ford Powered Black Stallion Straight up and down on the track. The fans in Dayton were not disappointed.

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Matt Kenseth is 2 for 2 in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 500 at Daytona and Fontana

Mar 30, 2009

Matt Kenseth celebrates his victory of the NASCAR Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway

Matt Kenseth followed his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 victory with a win at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 500 in Fontana, California. His 2 for 2 wins marked the first time a driver has won the first two Cup races of the season since 1997.

In the Auto Club 500, Kenseth beat runner-up Jeff Gordon by 1½ seconds. By the way, Gordon was the driver who won the first two Cup Races of the season in 1997. In Fontana, Kenseth led 84 of 250 laps. He passed Gordon at lap 212 and stayed in first place until the end. Gordon tried to pass, but could not. Kyle Busch came in third. Roush Fenway driver Greg Biffle, a four-time winner at Fontana came in fourth-place.

Matt Kenseth wins the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 500

The win was team owner Jack Roush's fifth consecutive victory in this race. "Roush Fenway started off the season with strong wins at Daytona and Fontana," said Charles Meier of K&N Engineering. "K&N filters have been supporting Roush Fenway with our air and oil filters for three seasons. We are very happy to have this relationship because they produce result regularly with their reliable engines and talented drivers. It's a fitting combination with the World's Best Air Filters."

In Daytona, Kenseth took over the lead two laps before NASCAR stopped the season-opening event. Kenseth was recovering from a winless season and initially had bad luck at Daytona International Speedway. In the Daytona 500, he wrecked his primary car and started Sunday's race in last place in a back-up vehicle.

Kenseth managed to turn it up a notch on the track as the rain closed in on the season-opener. He passed Elliot Sadler with 54 laps remaining. Moments later the rain came and a caution came out for an accident. NASCAR stopped the race two laps later and Kenseth was declared the winner.

Two facts remain, it rained in the first two races of the NASCAR Cup Series and Matt Kenseth won both. History will remember who won.

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