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Defending Grand Prix Champion After the Big Bucks in World Speedway Chase

The penultimate round of the 2007 World Speedway Grand Prix Championship takes place at Krsko in Slovenia next Saturday evening. Australian Jason Crump is aiming for the top spot on the podium.

Jason Crump, photo by Mike Patrick
Jason Crump, photo by Mike Patrick
Crump finished second at this event last year, and wants to hit top form as the season draws to a close. A win for the double World Champion would be a huge confidence boost in preparation of the 100th Grand Prix in Germany on October 13th. There is $100,000.00 prize purse in US dollars at stake in Germany.
Jason Crump After the Loot, photo by Mike Patrick
Jason Crump After the Loot, photo by Mike Patrick

“Mathematically I cannot be World Champion this year,” said the 32-year-old Queenslander. “I have accepted that and already plans are in place for next year’s championship. Despite the technical problems we had this year, I never worried about K&N products. Our K&N Filters kept the dirt out of our engines. Right now, my focus is on coming out with all guns blazing.”

After 8 rounds Crump is in third place in Grand Prix point standings. “I need to win races, win the Grand Prix and then go to the final round in Germany full of confidence. My intention is to bring $100,000.00 home with me. There is no mistake, I will be after the loot.”

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We-Rock Grand Nationals in Houston, Texas Make Real Men Cry

You win some, you lose some are words that came true for Team Lovell at the WE-Rock Grand Nationals. Brad Lovell ended up 11th in a field of 23.

Team Lovell at WE-Rock Grand NationalsTeam Lovell at WE-Rock Grand Nationals
Team Lovell has a Record of 26 Podiums in 28 Events
Team Lovell has a Record of 26 Podiums in 28 Events
“It was our worst finish ever,” said Lovell. “I cried on my wife’s shoulder the whole way home from Texas.” Lovell’s was thrown off the line when his stinger dug into a rock. They rolled and had cooling, electrical and hydraulic issues.
Team Lovell Entertained the Crowd Team Lovell Entertained the Crowd
A Big Drop at Texas
A Big Drop at Texas

“The course design also challenged our dated suspension geometry,” said Lovell. “We are pursuing a new Ranger with added vigor. It will be built to the edge of the rules with the best parts available.”

With only a few events left as the season winds down, Team Lovell plans to spend more time practicing to ensure they will be on top of their game next season.

“It wasn’t all bad,” said Lovell. “We entertained the crowd with our antics on the course. I shot off a drop, avoided a roll and then rolled on the other side just passing the finish gates.”

Out of 28 rock crawling competitions Team Lovell has made the podium 26 times. “This race stings, but our record is good and our K&N products didn’t give us any trouble. I can always count on K&N Filters to keep the debris out of our engines,” said Lovell. “There is also a slight taper to give me the clearance I need in this king of competition.”

Next event for Brad Lovell will be at the XRRA Finals in Colorado Springs on September 29.

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Donny Schatz is on the Hunt for the 2007 World of Outlaws Championship Title

There are less than 20 races remaining in the 2007 World of Outlaws (WoO) season and Donny Schatz said he will continue to be strong to the finish.
Donny Schatz Wins at Heartland Park Topeka
Donny Schatz wins at Heartland Park Topeka
The North Dakota racer is the current points leader as he chases his second World of Outlaws title. On Friday night, September 14th, he raced his Global ParkerStore J&J with K&N Engineering Products to his second consecutive win at Heartland Park Topeka in Topeka, Kansas. The previous Wednesday Schatz won at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer, Iowa.

Defending World of Outlaws Champion Schatz uses K&N
Defending World of Outlaws Champion Schatz uses K&N
“You’ve got to take every one you can get,” said Schatz, after his 16th WoO win of the season. “We got lucky. The car popped out of gear about midway through the race. I was lucky enough to get it back in gear and passed Daryn Pittman for second. Then it was just a matter of seeing if we could get past Tim Shaffer.”

Schatz started the evening by qualifying eighth in the field. He won the second heat race and drew the number four starting position in the Crane Cams Dash. In the eight-lap dash, Schatz finished second to Tim Shaffer earning an outside front row starting position for the 35-lap race.

“I haven’t had a car jump out of gear for several years,” said Schatz. “The cables kind of pull out and lock. I could feel it earlier in the night, but you never expect it will bite you. We were bouncing through a few holes and that started to jar it. It popped out, but I got it back in sync.”

On the restart, Schatz chased Shaffer back into traffic. When Shaffer made a high move trying to lap a car, Schatz seized the moment on lap 27 and led the rest of the way for his 67th career WoO A-Feature.

“It’s hard to pass people in open track,” said Schatz. “I don’t think anyone has that good of a race car, especially with a full load of fuel. We need to hit lapped traffic and force him to make a mistake. All of the yellow were kind of hurting him and kind of hurting us. He made a mistake in lapped traffic and I was there to capitalize on it. I’ve said it before, that when you are running second, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.”

The consecutive wins follow the annual God Rush Tour. It marks the fifth time in the last six years that Schatz has multiple wins following the west coast swing. “We are fortunate to work with such great product sponsors like K&N Filters,” said Schatz. “Without K&N we wouldn’t be here.” Last season, Schatz won five races following the Gold Cup through the season finale. Schatz is aiming for at least that many wins this year.

“We’re still shooting for 20 and maybe more,” said Schatz, who won a career high of 19 last year. “We have a few races left and we just have to make sure to capitalize on as many as we can. Every year we try and do better. We want to win another championship.”

Schatz and the ParkerStore Team hope to make it three straight on Sunday night at Charter Raceway Park.

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K&N Performance Air Filter Released for Renault Clio III, Twingo & Modus

K&N 33-2925 Air Filter
Air Filter for Renault Clio III, Twingo and Modus
K&N Engineering has developed a drop-in panel replacement air filter (33-2925) for the Renault Clio III, Twingo & Modus. This filter is designed to increase horsepower and acceleration while providing excellent filtration. Unlike disposable filters, K&N Filters are covered by our famous K&N Million-Mile Limited Warranty and will be THE LAST AIR FILTER YOUR VEHICLE WILL EVER NEED.

This filter (33-2925) is a direct replacement for your stock air filter. This means that adding performance is simple. No modifications to your stock air cleaner system will be required. Installation is as simple as removing the old disposable air filter and dropping in the new K&N Replacement Filter. K&N Filters are the finest air filters that money can buy. With proper care, this filter will last 1 million miles or more. Cleaning is a breeze with K&N's easy to use and easy to follow Recharge kit (99-5050).

You would probably be surprised by the amount of air filtration testing and scientific research that goes on in K&N facilities as well as in independent laboratories. As the leader and originator of the high flow performance air filter we are always looking for new ways to provide excellent protection and maximum power for your car, and just about anything else with an engine.

Vehicle applications for the 33-2925 are as follows:

2017 RENAULT CLIO IV 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc. Turbo
2017 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2017 DACIA LOGAN 1.2L L4 F/I
2016 RENAULT CLIO IV 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc. Turbo
2016 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2016 DACIA LOGAN 1.2L L4 F/I
2015 RENAULT CLIO IV 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc. Turbo
2015 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2015 DACIA LOGAN 1.2L L4 F/I
2014 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc. Turbo
2014 RENAULT CLIO IV 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc. Turbo
2014 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2014 DACIA LOGAN 1.2L L4 F/I
2013 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc. Turbo
2013 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2013 RENAULT CLIO IV 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc. Turbo
2013 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2013 DACIA LOGAN 1.2L L4 F/I
2012 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - exc. Turbo
2012 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2012 RENAULT CLIO III 1.2L L4 F/I - exc. Turbo
2012 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2011 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - 16v
2011 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2011 RENAULT CLIO III 1.2L L4 F/I - exc. Turbo
2011 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2010 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - 16v
2010 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2010 RENAULT CLIO III 1.2L L4 F/I - exc. Turbo
2010 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2009 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - 16v
2009 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2009 RENAULT CLIO III 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc., 101BHP
2009 DACIA SANDERO 1.2L L4 F/I
2008 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - 16v
2008 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2008 RENAULT CLIO III 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc., 101BHP
2007 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - 16v
2007 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2007 RENAULT CLIO III 1.2L L4 F/I - Exc., 101BHP
2006 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - 60BHP
2006 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2006 RENAULT CLIO III 1.2L L4 F/I
2005 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - 60BHP
2005 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I
2005 RENAULT CLIO III 1.2L L4 F/I
2004 RENAULT TWINGO 1.2L L4 F/I - 60BHP
2004 RENAULT MODUS 1.2L L4 F/I

To find K&N products for your vehicle go to KNFilters.com and use the online application search.

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Resumes at New Hampshire International Speedway

On Saturday, September 15, Travis Kvapil will make his fifth NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Start at New Hampshire International Speedway in the No. 6 K&N Filter Ford F-150.

Travis Kvapil Third in NASCAR Truck Series Points Travis Kvapil Third in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Points
Kvapil is third in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points, 194 markers behind point leader Ron Hornaday. The 200 lap, 211.6 mile race begins at 3:00 pm EST and will be covered by SPEED-TV.
K&N Filters Ford F-150 Chassis RK330-45K&N Filters Ford F-150 Chassis RK330-45
Travis Kvapil and K&N Filters Crew Ready for New Hampshire
Travis Kvapil and K&N Filters Crew Ready for New Hampshire

“New Hampshire is very similar to Milwaukee, a flat one-mile racetrack,” said Kvapil. “We feel like we’ll be able to take some of what worked for us there and apply it to this race. I won here a few years ago in the truck series, so it’s a place I’ve got of lot of confidence heading back to. It’s another one of the tracks where the fans really take us in, so that is another thing we are really looking forward to.”

“Any time we head to a racetrack where we’ve won or Travis has won, it gives us a little extra confidence,” said Crew Chief Mike Beam. “Travis won here back in 2004, and we ran well in this race last year despite some problems on the track and on pit road. We ran well at Milwaukee earlier in the year, but not as well as we would have liked. We fell like we can build off what we accomplished there and get a good result this weekend at New Hampshire.”

The No.6 K&N Filters team will be bringing chassis RK330-45 to New Hampshire. This chassis last raced at Bristol, where Kvapil started first and finished 11th. This will be race 18 of 25 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

Follow Travis Kvapil in the No. 6 K&N Filters Ford F-150 throughout the racing season at the K&N Blog. 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.