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Metzeler Racetec National Superstock Cup Finale in UK Solid Run for K&N Sponsored Team

Oct 15, 2007

The 2007 road race season has ended for Harrison Brothers Racing at Brands Hatch in the UK. Jonathon and Richie Harrison were ready to roll at the Metzeler Racetec National Superstock Cup near Swanley in Kent.

Jonathon Harrison at Brands Hatch

Jonathon Harrison in the Superstock Championship Final

In the first qualifying session Jonathon Harrison powered his 2006 HBR R1 equipped with K&N Engineering products into the top 15. By lap 7 he was in the 49 second bracket and climbing the timesheets.

Harrison Brothers uses K&N Engineering Products

Harrison Brothers use K&N Engineering Products

Jonathon Harrison gains speed at Brands Hatch

Jonathon Harrision gains speed at Brands Hatch

“With 15 minutes left in the session, we brought my younger sibling back to the pits,” said Richie Harrison. “Even though he was passing rider after rider the bike was beginning to slide. We fixed the bike and sent him back to the track. He was able to hold 14th place on the grid.”

In the second qualifying session Harrison Brothers Racing knew that everything was working as expected. Jonathon Harrison held 12th place and moved on to the main event.

“He took his place on the 3rd row in the 11th spot,” said Richie Harrision. “He had a great start but made a small error after five laps and went to 12th place. Going into the last lap my brother rounded the last turn and headed for the line. Jonathon had a 12th place finish and a total of four points.”

K&N Engineering has supplied Harrison Brothers with parts since 2005. “We know with K&N our bikes are working at their best,” said Richie Harrison. “We never have a problem with any K&N products or services and we are looking forward to working with K&N again in the 2008 season.”

The Harrison Brothers plan to compete in the British Superbike Championship for the 2008 season.

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Long Course Run for GSXR 1000 at Bonneville Salt Flats

Oct 14, 2007

Some photos tell their own story, and with one look that photo itself can define speed. Paul Livingston of Falkner Livingston Racing was going just under 195 mph on the long course at Bonneville Salt Flats when a lens captured the motorcyclists doing what he loves at the World Speed Finals.

Paul Livingston on 2007 GSXR 1000, photo courtesy of Artemis Images/Roy Stillwell

“Between 120 and 130 mph you can hear the engine,” said Livingston. “After 130 mph the only thing you hear is wind.” The white salt shines under the bikes at Bonneville and reflect 11,000 foot mountain peaks.

Livingston took his 2007 GSXR 1000 to the short course first. “I had to get a sticker that qualified me for the long course,” he said. “On the first run I went 180 mph. That did it.” The Bonneville Salt Flats are the perfect stage for high speed racers who have one goal, to set the fastest land speed record in their class.

“I qualified for the record twice,” said Livingston. “On the third run a strong head wind pushed me too hard. The bike was going as fast as it was going to go, but it wasn't enough.”

The Falkner Livingston Team uses K&N Engineering Products on its team motorcycles. “In the dry and salty conditions at the Flats, K&N Filters are a huge part of making our motorcycles run well,” said Livingston. “When you’re building a motorcycle to run over 200 mph, each and every part on the bike is critical, that is why we rely on K&N Oil and Air Filters.”

Next up for Falkner Livingston is the Baja 1000.

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Volare Knocks Out Duster in Stock/Super Stock Combo at Pageland Dragway

Oct 12, 2007

Michael Beard continued on an unprecedented roll at Pageland Dragway in his J/CM 1980 Volare. The Duck Tape Team competed in two eliminators, a Stock/Super Stock Combo and the Mickey Thompson Ironman Club Shootout.

Michael Beard Wins again in South Carolina

Beard knocked off Super Stock racer Bob Earnhardt in the semifinals of the Stock/Super Stock Combo and went on to win the title over Jamie Southards. Beard took the holeshot with a .014 reaction time and a 7.203 on a 7.19 dial-in.

In the Mickey Thomson Ironman event Beard advanced to the final round, but his opponent won by getting the holeshot in his Vega. “I wish I won that one, but our string has been great,” said Beard. “I won the last two points races at Pageland, doubled up at Jackson and was in the gambler’s race at the Bracket Finals when they called it off. After two finals in one night at Pageland I hope I have enough luck left to get the final round we need at Rockingham for the World Championship.”

Beard uses K&N Engineering Products. “We found a winning, quality combination with K&N,” he said. “We used K&N throughout the years. My cars run flawlessly.”

This weekend, Beard will compete in two more Stock/Super Stock Combos, including Roxboro Motorsports Dragway in North Carolina. Beard is the defending champion at Roxboro’s Stock/Super Stock Ironman Classic and remains undefeated there.

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Off Road Elka Yadkin Valley Stomp in North Carolina Dominated by Warnert Racing

Oct 12, 2007

Warnert Racing’s Can Am Team took four podium finishes in the Grand National Cross County Series at Yadkinville, North Carolina.

Richard Cecco at Elka Yadkin Valley Stomp, photo by Harlen Foley ATVriders.com

Richard Cecco at Elka Yadkin Valley Stop, photo by Harlen Foley ATVriders.com

It is one of the tightest tracks in the series with twists and turns that tear into machines and riders. Speeds are generally lower and finesse rules the day. Can-Am Warnert Racing’s riders were prepared for the two hour off-road event.

Clifton Beasley won points battle in 4X4 Lites, photo by Harlen Foley ATVriders.com

Clifton Beasley faced off with fellow Can Am rider Jerime Dudding as the pair battled each other in 4X4 Lites. The conditions were dry and warm and a track choked with dust shortened visibility. When the dust did settle, Duddding edged out Beasley by seconds to claim his second victory of the season. Beasley already had the points battle won in the 4X4 Lites overall and his second place finish marked his 10th race of the season finishing second or better.

“Our K&N Engineering air filters kept us running despite the dust and provided us with power,” said Levi Michel, Warnert Race Manager. “We get better throttle response all the way through a race.”

Can Am Warnert Racing’s Michale Swift owned the 4X4 Limited class all season long, and was the second team member to lock in a class championship. Swift jumped out to the early lead and continued to dominate the Limited class. He secured his 9th win of the 2007 series.

4X4 Open riders Richard Cecco and Scott Kilby carried the Warnert Racing momentum forward with the largest machines in one of the most competitive classes. The duo combined for a 2nd and 3rd place podium finish. The tight and twisting layout and slower speeds did not favor the big 4X4 machines. Both riders had great rides in conditions that tested them to the limits in their Can Am Outlander 800’s equipped with K&N products.

Cecco had the lead until fellow Can Am rider Bryan Buckhannon passed him for the win. “This provided Warnert Racing with a 4X4 sweep at Yadkinville,” said Michel. “The dirt was so extreme, but K&N kept us running enough to sweep. We like having a filter we can clean.”

The series heads to Powerline Park in Ohio for round 12 on October 13.

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UROC Rockcross Championship at Off-Road Expo Another Big Win for Team Lovell

Oct 11, 2007

The Lovell Rock Racing Team picked up a big win at the UROC Rockcross in Pomona, California. Brad Lovell beat all the odds at the Off-Road Expo only one week after claiming the XRRA (Xtreme Rock Racing) National Championship.

Fight to the finish for Team Lovell

Team Lovell battles for the championship

Lovell teamed up with co-driver Mike Foster for the UROC race. “Mike has a lot of history in off-road racing,” said Lovell. “That history is helping us go faster on the track.”

Team Lovell in race two at Pomona, California

Team Lovell uses K&N Engineering Products

The pair could not out run bad luck on the first day of racing. During practice the team blew a transmission gasket that they could not repair. To make the day worse, they had a hydraulic failure in the steering system during the qualifying session.

“I didn’t think we were going to make it,” said Lovell. “We felt like we couldn’t keep the truck together. We qualified in second place but we were losing our confidence.”

The Ranger was bleeding transmission fluid and Team Lovell lined up for their first heat race. They tangled with another vehicle and destroyed the steering ram. To make matters worse their long time rival Dean Bulloch won. Lovell and Foster returned to the pit to make repairs for the last-chance race on Sunday morning.

The first last-chance race was against RJ Brown’s 600 hp Toyota. Lovell’s FABTECH Ranger with K&N Engineering products was only a nose behind but first over the rocks. “Sunday was a brand new day for us,” said Lovell. “We won.”

Next up was a race against Jimmy Maybe, the Rockcross number one winner. “Brad was sweating this one,” said Foster. “We both knew Jimmy was fast and if we lost we were done. Both trucks were quick off the line but Lovell took the lead on the rocks and it was off to the finals.”

The finals were unique. Lovell rival Dean Bulloch had not lost a race and had to be beaten twice in order for them to win. When the green flag dropped, Bulloch took a big lead. Lovell and Foster rounded the sweeping bend and found Bulloch slowing to climb a rock face. “We put some pressure on him and he made a bad choice,” said Lovell. “Dean’s truck pushed off the rock and he rolled.” Team Lovell went on to win and had another chance to go for the overall win.

“We have gone against Dean Bulloch for about four years now and he is one of the best,” said Lovell. “I knew he would not make the same mistake again.” The green flag dropped the FABTECH Ranger with K&N Engineering products roared off the line. The trucks raced side by side over the rock and into the dust. The track narrowed and the two rivals came together. Bulloch’s wheel pushed under the Ranger causing a roll. “I felt it lift and instantly knew that nothing else matter except keeping it on the wheels,” said Lovell as he veered to the right to recover and gave the line to Bulloch. “When I came back in the groove, I noticed a good line through the rocks and was able to cut in front of Dean.”

Team Lovell took the lead and both trucks were fast through the next four laps. Lovell and Foster held off every charge and took home the victory.

Team Lovell’s next stop will be the Off-Road Proving Grounds at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 30 through November 2.

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