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Power on the Volkswagen Polo comes from one of the biggest engines in
its class, a 1.6 liter four cylinder unit.
Air Intake System for Volkswagen Polo
K&N Engineering has released a new 69-series Typhoon Air Intake (69-9750TWR)
in red with a wrinkle finish for the 1998 to 2001 Polo with a
1.6 liter engine. See below for specific vehicle applications.
"It is a complete cold air intake," said K&N Performance Kit Manager Bert Heck.
"The K&N Air Filter (RC-9630) mounts under the front of the bumper. This allows
the typhoon to get a consistent flow of cool fresh air for additional power."
The aerodynamic design was made by K&N Engineers to fit the Polo. "The cold air
intake tube comes in two pieces for easy installation," said Heck. "You can also
remove the lower cold air intake tube and clamp the filter on the upper tube
of the intake kit. This positions the K&N chrome top air filter higher in the engine during bad
weather."
It takes about an hour to
install this kit
with simple hand tools. K&N Typhoon Systems add both engine performance and
under the hood aesthetics. The 69-9750TWR powder coated wrinkle red Typhoon Air Intake is a very popular
color for the Polo.
The 69-9750TWR will fit the following Volkswagon Polo models:
2001 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.6L L4 F/I - Type 6N
2000 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.6L L4 F/I - Type 6N
1999 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.6L L4 F/I - Type 6N, Exc., 75BHP
1998 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.6L L4 F/I - Type 6N, 120/125BHP
Promotions in the world of racing come with recognition and responsibility. Last
year Laura Poorter drove for K&N Engineering’s Driver Development Campaign in
the Ford Focus Midget Series.
Laura Poorter
“At K&N we were trying to determine the best path for Laura’s growth,” said K&N
Engineering’s Sports Marketing Director Charles Maier. “We wanted to bring her
up into midgets to continue her progress. Laura has the lap record in the Ford
Focus class at Havasu and has the ability to drive fast. She shows promise.”
Laura Poorter and Charles Maier
The 17-year-old Holland native is delighted with her new spot on the
racing circuit.
There are a lot of emotional and physical layers to have what it takes to become a
professional racer.
“The commitment on all these different levels and the
willingness to do what it takes to get there is important,” said Maier. “Laura
is learning first hand to accept imperfect situations and to push through. We
hope to continue moving Laura up through the racing ranks.”
During the Turkey Night Grand Prix at Irwindale Speedway Poorter started dead
last, but managed to pass more cars than anyone else. “Her aggressiveness, along
with learning how to overtake other drivers is something she is addressing,”
said Maier. “Laura is very smooth.”
As she moves up to the No. 60 car, Poorter will compete on bigger tracks. So
far, she’s raced on 1/3 mile. In 2007, Poorter will be on a half-mile to one-
mile tracks. Her speeds will also increase to 160 mph.
She returns to the United States in February and will hit the race track in her
No.60 car right away.
Follow Laura Poorter'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
K&N
dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.
Moran Raceway in Beaumont, California is North America’s largest kart track. It
is very fast with 17 turns, 23 feet in elevation changes and an 860 foot
downhill front straightaway. In the Gatorz Karting Cup season opener
ninety-eight entrants signed up, the most in series history.
Jacob Pearlman, 14, made his Junior Rotax debut in the Gatorz Karting Cup.
Gatorz is the largest regional series of the Champ Car Rotax Kart Challenge
Series.
Jacob Pearlman on the grid of the heat race at Moran Raceway
“The field was packed with high caliber racers,” said Jacob’s father
Richard Pearlman. “The Canadian National Rotax Champ was there, along with at
least one state champion, several local club champs, IKF race winners and
several front runners from the IRL Stars of Karting National Series.”
Jacob Pearlman on front straight at Moran Raceway
For most of the day Jacob ran with the leaders. “Our goal was a top 5
finish and Jacob earned 5th in the 20 minute qualifying session,” said Pearlman.
“After the 13 lap heat race was over, he was sixth for the start of the main and
in a great position to contend for a top finish.”
Jacob had an excellent start and was running in the lead pack for the first 4
laps of the race. Another competitor attempted to pass and ran into Jacob’s No.
125 DPK Birel. “Both Jacob and his kart went into the hay bales,” said Pearlman.
“My son was not hurt and the kart was okay, but the racing day was over.”
Jacob and his dad made the 160 mile round trip drive to the race from Carlsbad,
California. “I was impressed with our K&N Cold Air Intake System on our GMC
Yukon tow vehicle,” said Pearlman. “Towing was efficient and effortless though
the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains with K&N.”
Jacob enjoyed racing with the Gatorz Rotax series. “The competition is first
class and the Junior Motors are very fast and very smooth,” said Jacob. “I can’t
wait for the next race at the Streets of Willow.”
Follow Jacob Pearlman'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
K&N
dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.
Sportsman Racer Dan Fletcher has 44 NHRA National event titles, a feat
only 12 other drivers have accomplished. John Force ranks number one and Dan
Fletcher ranks number 13 in NHRA national events overall.
Dan Fletcher's 1969 Stock Eliminator Chevy Camaro with new paint
In 2006, Fletcher finished 3rd in Stock Eliminator and had his best year
on record by winning 7 NHRA National events. “My goal in 2007 is to win
championships in Super Stock and Stock Eliminator,” said the Churchville, New
York resident. “I also want to make it to 50 NHRA National event titles.”
K&N Engineering sponsors Dan Fletcher
From February through November every year, Fletcher spends weeks on
the road. He uses K&N Oil Filters, (HP-3002)
on his 1969 Chevrolet Camaros. “The nut on the bottom of K&N Oil Filters is an
ingenious invention,” he said. “They are very easy to change. Thanks to K&N Oil
Filters my engines have outlasted and outperformed, also after 400 runs between
2 cars in 2006 my engines stayed clean.”
Fletcher is preparing for the season by making improvements and upgrades on his
cars. “We changed the paint jobs and are doing maintenance on the chassis,” he
said. “I’m getting ready for the Winternationals at Pomona in February.”
Follow Dan Fletcher'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
K&N
dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.
A relationship that began at the X-games last summer has solidified into a
season long primary sponsorship agreement between K&N Engineering and CPD
Racing.
“K&N is proud to announce our continued support of Lauchlin O’Sullivan and Scott
Putnam in the 2007 Rally America Series and their pursuit of an X-Games
Championship win,” said K&N Engineering Marketing Director, David Vespremi. “At
K&N, we see the rally as an ideal showcase and proving ground for the High-Flow
Technology of our Air and Oil Filters.”
CPD Racing Driver Lauchlin O'Sullivan
K&N sponsored Subaru
CPD Racing is headed to Michigan for the 2007 Sno*Drift Rally, the
inaugural event in the 10-Round Rally America Series. A field of 50 entrants
will face bitter cold and stiff competition.
“I don’t get to spend as much time driving on snow and ice as most
Midwesterners,” said CPD Racing driver Lauchlin O’Sullivan. “Coming to Sno*Drift
is a unique experience that certainly provides a challenge for me. The last time
I was at this event I finished fourth overall. I really looking forward to some
more seat time at Sno*Drift this weekend.” O’Sullivan is from California.
Lauchlin O'Sullivan and Scott Putnam
CPD Racing headed to Rally America Series
Rally is unique in that it presents an environment where a wide array of
elements are present, dust, snow, dirt and gravel. “K&N’s development time with
teams like CPD are just as important as the research and development that takes
place in our laboratories,” said Vespremi. “The cars breathe through a mandated
restrictor plate, just like NASCAR. However, unlike NASCAR, these engines are
small displacement turbocharged engines running high levels of boost that are
essentially highly tuned variations of what a consumer might drive on the
street. For this reason, consistent air flow, low maintenance, durability and
superior filtration are critical in these applications. The development that
takes place as a result of racing with teams like this improves K&N’s consumer
product lines.”
“As we prepare for Sno*Drift, we are very excited about partnering with K&N,”
said O’Sullivan. “We certainly aspire to be the best so it makes sense to use
the best products we can in our race car. K&N makes the finest Air and Oil
Filters and is the true industry leader. We use their products with total
confidence and will do all we can at each and every rally event to make them
proud.”
This sponsorship between K&N and CPD began at the X-Games last summer when
O’Sullivan and Putnam drove their K&N sponsored Subaru to an impressive 4th
place finish. That finish was the highest of any non-factory team. They are
aiming for victory in the X Games this summer, as well as the 2007 Rally America
Championship.
2007 Rally America National Championship Series Schedule
Sno*Drift Rally, Atlanta, Michigan, January 26-27
Rally in the 100 Acre Wood, Salem, Missouri, February 23-24
Oregon Trail Rlly, Hillsboro, Oregon, April 20-22
Olympus Rally, Olympia, Washington, May 19-20
Susquehannock Trail Rally, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, June 2
New England Forest Rally, Bethel, Maine, July 13-14
X Games 13, Los Angles, California, August 2-5
Ojibwe Forests Rally, Bemidji, Minnesota, August 24-25
Rally Colorado, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, September 22-23
Lake Superior Rally, Houghton, Michigan, October 26-27
Follow Lauchlin O'Sullivan'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
K&N
dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.
