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The Speedking, aka Russ Wicks is the only living person to hold world speed
records over 200 MPH on land and water. In 2007, at the Bonneville Salt Flats,
Wicks went 244.9 mph in a NASCAR-spec Dodge Charger for the new World Stock Car
Speed Record.
Russ Wicks uses K&N products
Guinness Book of World Records presents Russ Wicks with award
The Charger was built to NASCAR Super Speedway specifications to compete
in the Talladega high-speed oval. Normally this type of car approaches the 190
mph mark in competition, it was trimmed to maximize straight-line speed.
NASCAR-spec Dodge Charger at Bonneville
Russ Wicks breaks World Speed Record at the Salts
“We took the drive train and suspensions off the vehicle to make it more
symmetrical,” said Wicks. “We also tested the vehicle in the Chrysler wind
tunnel at Michigan.” The vehicle at the Salts was painted to resemble NASCAR
Champion Bobby Isaac’s Grand National Dodge Charger Daytona. Issac established
the original record “flying mile” Stock Car speed record of 216.949 mph in 1971.
“Pushing the limits of speed and technology is my life,” said Wicks. “I’m
totally thrilled with our new World Speed Record at the Salt Flats. We made it
into the Guinness Book of Records that day.”
Wicks also broke the 220- plus mph in Indy Car, NASCAR, NHRA dragster and
Unlimited Hydroplane. His record braking resume includes the WSR for prop-boats
at 205 mph and the WSR for fastest stock car at 244 mph.
“The environment at Bonneville is far from friendly,” said Wicks. “It’s dusty,
salty and there was a lot of silt. Our engine performance was fantastic with K&N
oil filters. The wrench off nut made everything easy for our team. There is no
such thing as a proper garage at the Salt Flats and every little bit helps. The
K&N air filters give us the biggest amount of air flow for optimal performance.
K&N helps us protect the World Speed Record.”
With more than 25 years of racing experience, Wicks became a fully sponsored
professional by the time he was 15-years-old. He began racing Motocross at
10-years-old and has plans to shatter more World Records in 2008.
Follow the Speedking's progress throughout the racing season at the
K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the
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dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.
The Honda Rincon is an ATV designed for optimal off-road use. The 680 has a snap and the engine revs in short order. The utility quad is designed with a chassis and suspension that lets the rider change direction with a minimum amount of effort, this all terrain vehicle is comfortable and functional.
Air Filter for Honda TRX680 Rincon and GPscape
K&N Engineering has designed a replacement air filter (HA-6806) for the Honda Rincon. See applications list below. The K&N round tapered universal air filter is custom designed to fit into the vehicle with no modifications.
The HA-6806 offers your Rincon the air it needs to provide optimum horsepower. It is washable and reusable and provides excellent filtration. K&N ATV air filters work great in high altitudes and in dirty off-road conditions. Our filters also are made to increase throttle response and power on workaholic ATV's as well as on other vehicles.
The protrusion on the top of the air filter is designed to fit with the stock air filter holder. Installation is simple with this clamp-on design.
K&N Engineering designs and manufactures a wide variety of universal air filters for many different applications. Our universal air filters are constructed with ultra-strong pliable rubber flanges which absorb vibration and allow for secure attachment to your vehicle.
K&N has released a new round tapered (cone) air filter RC-5173. It has a chrome top that stands out. K&N's air filters are designed to allow high air flow while providing excellent filtration.
The RC-5173 has a base outside diameter of 7.5" (191mm), top outside diameter of 5.875" (149mm) and a flange with an inside diameter of 6 inches (152mm) that can be stretched up to 1/16" (1.5mm) to fit in-between sizes.
The RC-5173 is a washable and reusable air filter that uses a high flow cotton media providing performance and protection. With over 1000 shapes and sizes available, K&N will probably have the universal air filter for your equipment needs.
The UROC (United Rockcrawling and Off-Road Challenge) Rockcross season
finale took place at Phoenix, Arizona in mud and
standing water. Brad and Roger Lovell left victorious at Firebird Raceway with not only one,
but two wins.
Lovell Brothers in the heat race at Firebird Raceway
Pure Adrenaline Shootout at Phoenix, Arizona
It’s usually sunny in Phoenix, but it rained several inches the day before
the event. “Rockcrawlers usually hate mud,” said driver Brad Lovell. “I think
more than one team was reluctant to drive out of the pits. Mechanically we’re
not set up for the mud.”
Team Lovell uses K&N Engineering Products
Lovell Brothers in the Finals at Firebird Raceway
As racing started, the trucks turned into indistinguishable brown clods. The
Lovells put on tear-off goggles. “We usually compete with glasses not goggles,”
said Brad Lovell. “We were lucky enough to procure some.” The FABTECH Ranger
with K&N Engineering products is set up with windows in front of the foot
pedals. “We removed the Lexan windows in the foot-wells,” he said. “This gave us
a little more visibility.”
The intake system is on the passenger side of the wheel well. “We have a K&N
cone style air filter that sticks out in the wheel well,” said Lovell. “It got
caked in mud. We rinsed it off between runs and it worked great. The filtration
from our K&N filter was one less thing to worry about under these difficult
conditions.” The Lovell’s had the fastest qualifying time and took pole
position.
The green flag dropped and six vehicles left the line. The Lovell’s owned the
hole-shot and led the pack into the jumps. The tangle of trucks went around the
track but the FABTECH Ranger with K&N Engineering products pulled away for a
win.
The vehicles that were left standing participated next in the Pure Adrenaline
Shootout. “Shannon Campbell’s moon buggy has almost twice the power to weight
ratio we do,” said Brad Lovell. “It got a car length on us before the first
turn. We put pressure on him and he started to roll as he entered the turn.
Shannon started to push through on three wheels but missed the corner. We were
fast but developed a problem with the fan unit. We held off the rest of the pack
but the fan breaker kept popping and killing the truck.” In the end Campbell was
disqualified for missing the corner and Lovell Racing was declared the winner.
There is a little break before the beginning of the 2008 season. Lovell Racing
will enter its first event at the inaugural King of the Hammers 40 mile rock
race on February 22.
Follow the progress of Team Lovell throughout the 2008 racing season at the
K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the
K&N
dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.
The Volkswagen GTI is a fun and desirable car to own. Its strong engine and sport-tuned suspension give it a leap ahead in the budget performance car market.
K&N has performance products available for your Volkswagen GTI that are simple to install. K&N's replacement air filters for the Volkswagen GTI are designed to increase power and torque while providing excellent filtration. Our performance air intakes are guaranteed to increase horsepower and our premium oil filters offer high flow rates while protecting your car from contaminants that could damage your engine.
K&N engineered the 33-2888, a high flow replacement air filter, for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Volkswagen GTI with a 2.0 liter engine, part number 33-2865 for the 2009 to 2014 models, and 33-3005 for the 2015-2016 models. . This drop-in design makes K&N Replacement Air Filters a simple performance add-on.
The 2006, 2007 and 2008 Volkswagen GTI with a 2.0L engine will benefit from K&N's cold air intake, 69-9503TFK. K&N testing shows a gain of 18.6 horsepower @ 4500 RPM for the Volkswagen GTI. Part number 69-9504TTK was designed for the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 US models and adds an estimated 9.1 horsepower @ 4853 RPM. The 2015 Volkswagen GTI with a 2.0L engine benefits from K&N part number 69-9506TTK, which adds an estimated 12.8 HP @ 3933 RPM. These kits include a black powder coated aluminum intake tube.
K&N cartridge oil filters trap harmful contaminants while the filter's construction allows for high oil flow rates. The Pro Series PS-7010 was designed for the 2006 to 2007 Volkswagen GTI with the 2 liter engine. K&N Canister Oil Filters are manufactured to meet stringent engineering standards.
K&N Pro Series part number PS-3004 was designed to work in the 2008-2014 Volkswagen GTI with the 2 liter engine, and can be used for synthetic and conventional oils.
To find K&N Performance Products for your Volkswagen GTI use the Application Search on KNFilters.com. Find a K&N Dealer near you with our Dealer Search.
