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WE-Rock and Moab Jeep Safari are Double Duty for Lovell Racing

They are called Metal Masher, Steel Bender and Hell’s Revenge. Not for the faint of heart these tough trails are only for the best rock crawlers and 4 x 4s with highly modified equipment.

Roger and Brad Lovell
Roger and Brad Lovell

Team Lovell
Team Lovell
Lovell Racing just returned from WE-Rock #2 in Globe, Arizona and Moab, Utah for the Moab Jeep Safari and XRRA # 1. “The trip was fast paced and stretched out over 11 days,” said Brad Lovell. “We started in Arizona.”
Team Lovell uses K&N ProductsTeam Lovell uses K&N Products
Team Lovell on huge climb
Team Lovell on huge climb

Lovell piloted his FABTECH Ranger with K&N Engineering products through the technical courses laid out by WE-Rock. “The second course had a huge bonus climb that the Ranger clawed up using every bit of 240 horsepower,” said Lovell. “The climb was only conquered by one other team on day one.” Brad and Roger Lovell were in first place at the end of the first day.

Day two in Arizona was challenging for Team Lovell. “We completed another death defying bonus climb, but simple communication errors cost us the win,” said Lovell. “We fell into third place in a field of 19, only two points away from second place. We now have a strong lead in the WE-Rock Series.”

The team left Arizona headed for the 41st Moab Jeep Safari. “The mammoth event is easily the largest in the rock crawling community and the weather could not have been better,” said Roger Lovell. “Before the competition we took the opportunity to catch a little time in the dunes. The Ranger rock crawler maxed out at 6500 rpm and about five feet of air, and I have yet to find the limit on our new higher geared racer.”

Team Lovell pulled the short straw in the XRRA Moab Rock Race and was first to run on two of four courses. “In the sport of rock crawling it is unfortunate to be first,” said Brad Lovell. “There is no chance to determine exactly how a vehicle will react to the terrain. Courses also become faster as the day progresses.” On the first run the brothers lost around 20 seconds. Team Lovell recovered and ended up within 3 seconds of the fastest time on the second course.

Roger Lovell was first among the rookies at the end of the day and in seventh place out of a field of 38. “Switching roles was a challenge,” said Brad Lovell, who usually drives as Roger Lovell works the course from the outside. “We are looking for wins but pleased with seventh place. It validates the vehicle and proves there is more than one driver on the team.

The next race for Team Lovell will be at Chambon, France for the Chambon-Sur-Lac rock crawl trail and ride on April 28 and 29.

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K&N Sprint Car Racer Jonathan Allard Continues Quest for Golden State Championship

K&N sponsored Jonathan Allard competed in two sprint car events over the weekend at two different tracks. On Friday there was a night of action at the Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California and on Saturday the Williams Motorsports Team went down to the Antioch Speedway in Antioch, California.
K&N Filters No. 0 Sprint Car K&N Filters No.0 Sprint Car

Allard qualified fourth on Friday with the K&N Filters No. 0. He recorded the fastest lap of the session and was able to line up on the outside of the second row in the final heat race. Allard moved up to second place by lap two, but could not pass Shawn Wright. Allard ended the race with a second place finish which guaranteed him a spot in the 25 lap main event.

Jonathan Allard
Jonathan Allard
There is a state mandated 11 pm curfew for all the classes. The night was running long and officials had to cut the laps for the main event back to 20. Allard started on the outside of the fourth row and had to move quickly with the limited amount of laps. By lap nine he was on the back bumper of leader Sean Becker. Allard made contact with another driver and both flipped over at turn three. That was the end of a promising night and finished with the Williams Motorsports K&N Filters No. 0 in fourteenth position.

On Saturday, Allard entered the Golden State Challenge Series at Antioch second in points. He qualified fifth out of 25 cars. Allard was the only driver in the heat who was able to make passes. He made it to the rear of the leader and took the win on the final lap to gain 5 points toward the championship.

“We use K&N Engineering Oil and Air Filters along with K&N’s Carbon Fiber Air Box,” said Allard. “K&N makes the best products, the oil and air filters are easy to use and maintain.”

Allard will compete at Silver Dollar Speedway this Friday night for Round 3 of the Feather Falls Casino point series in Chico. On Saturday he will be at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville for Round 8 of the Golden State Challenge Series.

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NHRA POWERade Funny Car Driver Preps for Las Vegas

Jeff Arend is headed to Las Vegas, Nevada for this weekend’s NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals. The blue Checker, Schuck’s Kragen Funny Car driver is hoping for a pair of pocket aces.
CSK Funny Car Driver Jeff Arend
CSK Funny Car Driver Jeff Arend

In the NHRA POWERade tour, Arend advanced to the semi-final at the season opening race. He was in the No. 11 qualifying position before bowing out to Robert Hight. At Phoenix he was in the 16th and final spot before bowing out quickly in the first round. He was stronger with a No.4 qualifying spot in the K&N Filters car at Gainesville and a No. 8 position in Houston, but Arend has been unable to capitalize in the form of round wins.

Team Worsham and Jeff Arend use K&N products
Team Worsham and Jeff Arend use K&N products
The Team Worsham CSK driver aims to reverse his situation this weekend, in what will most likely be his final race with a Monte Carlo body on his car. “It looked like it was going to come right down to the last minute, as to whether we have the new Impala on the car or not, but it’s just a little behind at the paint shop and we’d have to pull some all-nighters to get it ready,” said Arend. “We’ve been running well in the Monte Carlo, so I’m confident we’re in for a very good weekend. We’ve been in the top half of the field at two straight races, and these days that’s pretty hard to do. Drag racing is a tough business and we got edged out by inches in Houston.”

Arend will be going to Las Vegas ranked in the top eight. “We’ve been above the cut line since we started in Pomona, and the main focus for everyone on this team is to stay there,” he said. “If we keep running well, and I keep doing my job, we should be able to qualify high and win some rounds. Winning the first round is the toughest, and probably the most critical, so that’s the first order of business this weekend and every weekend.”

We know, with our K&N Engineering Oil Filters on our cars, that we can have confidence in our lubrication system, and that’s critical to success in this high-performance sport, said Team Manager Bob Wilber.

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Add Performance to Ford Fiesta with K&N Typhoon Air Intake System

The Ford Fiesta comes in a variety of bold colors and trims that are designed to suit different lifestyles. Ford also offers an enhanced list of standard features for extra style and comfort, such as remote central locking and power windows.

Air Intake for Ford Fiesta 2.0L
Air Intake for Ford Fiesta 2.0L

K&N Engineering has released a new 69-series Typhoon Air Intake (69-4002TB) in powder coated blue for the 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Ford Fiesta 2.0 liter engine. These vehicles are found in many parts of the world, however, they are not sold in the US and Canada.

The aerodynamic design of this complete cold air intake was made by K&N engineers to provide a custom fit for the Fiesta. "This Typhoon Performance Intake Kit was made in the UK together with the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Group," said K&N Product Development Technician Patrick Jacobs. "The prototype was tested on four different cars. People who have driven the car with this Typhoon Kit are amazed that it could make such a difference."

The K&N Air Filter (RC-9310) mounts under the front of the bumper which allows the typhoon to get a consistent flow of cool fresh air for additional power. K&N Typhoon Systems improve engine performance. A K&N Drycharger filter wrap is included. Installation of this air induction system should take no more than 90 minutes using basic tools.

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Polished K&N Air Intake System Available for Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla is one of the most reliable cars on the road. It is economical and relatively easy to maintain. It also retains its value very well and is one of the most popular resale cars in the market.

Air Intake for Toyota Corolla
Air Intake for Toyota Corolla
K&N Engineering, Inc. has released a new polished 69-Series Typhoon Air Intake System (69-8754TP) for the 2002 through 2008 Toyota Corolla 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines. Corolla's with these engines are very popular in Europe and Asia.

K&N Engineering's high flow technology is applied to a large conical open element K&N Air Filter (RU-4960). This provides more surface area for huge increases in airflow and power you can feel. Typhoon Air Intake Systems offer the best possible horsepower with a more stylish appearance.

The design of the Corolla played a major role in the making of this K&N Cold Air Intake System. The replacement K&N Air Filter is placed on top of the engine, in place of the original air box. The aluminum tube fits directly onto the throttle body.

There is a thorough development procedure for all K&N 69-Series Typhoon Air Intakes which requires the use of multiple test vehicles. The Toyota Corolla is one of the best selling cars worldwide and finding donor vehicles for testing in Europe was not a problem.

Applications are as follows:

2008 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.0L L4 F/I
2008 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.8L L4 F/I
2008 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.6L L4 F/I
2007 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6L L4 F/I
2007 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4L L4 F/I
2007 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.0L L4 F/I
2007 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.8L L4 F/I
2007 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.6L L4 F/I
2006 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6L L4 F/I
2006 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4L L4 F/I
2006 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.0L L4 F/I
2006 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.8L L4 F/I
2006 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.6L L4 F/I
2005 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6L L4 F/I
2005 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4L L4 F/I
2005 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.0L L4 F/I
2005 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.8L L4 F/I
2005 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.6L L4 F/I
2004 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6L L4 F/I
2004 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4L L4 F/I
2004 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.0L L4 F/I
2004 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.8L L4 F/I
2004 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.6L L4 F/I
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6L L4 F/I
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4L L4 F/I
2003 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.0L L4 F/I
2003 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.8L L4 F/I
2003 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.6L L4 F/I
2002 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6L L4 F/I
2002 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.4L L4 F/I
2001 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6L L4 F/I


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