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The Tower at COTA is even more impressive up close. Nicknamed the “slide” by some, this tower and this venue, embodies everything exactly what Texas is known for, everything is bigger in Texas!

Optima’s Search for the Ultimate Street Car (OSUSC), found its way to Austin, Texas, where almost 90 participants would compete to test their worth at the world class racing venue, Circuit of the Americas (COTA). COTA is the only FIA-Certified Formula 1 course in the US and everyone in racing takes that very seriously. Circuit of the Americas plays host to the Formula One United States Grand Prix and to say having an opportunity to race here is “bucket list worthy” would be an understatement. The Circuit is also host to other such events as the Road Racing World Championship (also known as Moto GP), the FIA World Endurance Championship, the American Le Mans Series, and several more.

First proposed in 2010, the Circuit, located in Elroy, on the southeast periphery of downtown Austin city limits, in Central Texas, opened to F1 in November 2012. The course is just over 5.5 km or 3.4 miles in length with 20 turns. COTA is also home to the Austin360 Amphitheater where featured artists include performers such as Kenny Chesney, Collective Soul, Sublime with Rome, and the Dixie Chicks have played.

A picture perfect day in Austin, Texas, with Karl Dunn showing us a picture perfect finish.

Set in rural Texan topography, the countryside is lush, green, and inviting. The facility is awe inspiring to all who followed the construction of these hallowed grounds from conception to completion. The best of the best have competed here, from drivers like Sebastian Vettel and race teams such as Red Bull. Icon’s in the automotive industry have raced this course, swapped motors in these garages and walked the paddock from end to end, just like our competitors did this past weekend. The view included a classic big, blue, Texas sky dotted with oversized, white clouds and a hot, bright-orange sun. Certainly what one would expect when coming to Circuit of the Americas. The Texas heat and humidity, while somewhat oppressive, didn’t put a damper on the spirits of the competitors, crew, family, or friends. The first drivers’ meeting took place Saturday morning and you could feel the excitement among the drivers. A great sense of humility and honor resonated throughout, just to be taking part in this spectacular event.

K&N’s Mike Maier in Old Blues, his 1966 Ford Mustang sporting wider stance to support more grip!

Throughout the season, five talented and lucky participants from each of the ten qualifier events receive an invite to Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational, OUSCI, the Super Bowl of the Optima Search for the Ultimate Street Car challenge. The Top Dawgs from each class, plus an individual who positively represents and embodies the goal of the Ultimate Street Car Association, the Spectre Performance Spirit of the Event award, are recognized with the coveted invite.

Additionally, OSUSC will crown the competitor who has earned the highest total points over their three best events as the series points champion. Naturally the champion will receive an OUSCI invite along with the 14 runner up points leaders.

OUSCI limits the number of invites to no more than 75 competitors. So 10 invites remain and Optima reserves those ten spots for recipients of the golden ticket to be selected at SEMA in November.

Optima’s Search for the Ultimate Street Car, presented by Advance Auto Parts, follows the same schedule for each qualifying event. The participants compete in the following five segments with the opportunity to earn 100 points in each segment;

• Detroit Speed & Engineering Autocross
• Powerstop Brakes Speed Stop Challenge
• Lingenfelter Design & Engineering
• Lucas Oil Road Rally
• Falken Tire Hot Lap Challenge

The Ultimate Goal? Earn 100 points in each category for a perfect score of 500 points.

GTV Class Winner, Mike Maier, taking home some very cool hardware. And of course the OUSCI invite.

Saturday’s event would have the field equally divided with participants competing at Speed Stop or Autocross first. After a noon time break, a little switch and back to competition. The participants would need to allow for time during the day to get their rides judged at the Lingenfelter Design & Engineering portion. Finally, they would finish the day with the Lucas Oil Road Rally. Each segment would allow the participants to earn up to 100 points.

The Detroit Speed and Engineering Autocross was ripe with competition. Separated into four classes, GTV, GTS, GTL, AND GT, the track saw a lot of action. The autocross course was well marked and laid out to take advantage of the rise and drop of the surface. Complete with technical and off camber turns and slaloms, with a hammer-down straight away to the finish.

3-time OUSCI Winner, Danny Popp, laying down a scorching time of 2.22.045, the fastest of the weekend, on the world famous Circuit of the Americas road course.

The GTS Class boasted a some very impressive vehicles like Andy Hollis driving his 2012 McLaren 12C, Curt Trawick in his 2016 Porsche GT3 RS, Austin Barnes skillfully maneuvering his 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, and of course long time competitor, Brian Hobaugh, in his 2003 C5 Corvette. Each of these guys ran super quick lap times. But in the end the McLaren would lay down the best time with the Porsche GT3 RS coming in a close second. The Evo X and C5 would follow mere 10ths of a second behind. Very tight racing indeed.

K&N Race Team Driver, Jake Rozelle has dominated the GTV Class from the beginning of the season, receiving an OUSCI Invite at Thunderhill. Coming to COTA, the seventh installment of the OSUSC Series, presented by Advance Auto Parts, another K&N sponsored driver, Mike Maier, comes looking for redemption and the ultimate prize - the coveted OUSCI invite. At COTA, Jake crept ahead of Mike in the Detroit Speed & Engineering Autocross with Mike answering back at the Powerstop Brakes Speed Stop Challenge, narrowing the points margin. Going into Sunday’s Hot Lap Challenge, sponsored by Falken Tire, Rozelle was narrowly ahead of Maier. The question on everyone’s mind was could Maier regain that spread to come away the victor, and the answer was yes. Less than 2 seconds between these competitors’ fastest lap time afforded Mike Maier the win.

GTS Class competitor, Curt Trawick in his 2016 Porsche GT3 RS received the invite to OUSCI.

Danny Popp is no stranger to competition and is a 3-time winner at OUSCI. In the GTL Class a target was placed squarely on Popp’s back as the one to beat. Ken Thwaits in his 2007 Evo, Karl Dunn in 2002 Corvette Z06, and James Forbis in his 2007 Corvette would throw down some blistering times at the autocross to compete with Popp. But in the end it was Mike DuSold in his 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, who set his sights on Danny early on and came in .85 seconds behind Popp, earning DuSold valuable points. In fact, he would gain substantial ground over Popp after the Speed Stop Challenge giving him an advantage going into the Falken Tire Hot Lap Challenge on Sunday.

Jordan Priestley, who has been on fire this season, was looking forward to another win in the GT Class in his 6th Gen Camaro, “Evilynn”. Priestley struggled a bit, though, at Speed Stop opening up an opportunity for competitor, Aaron Sockwell in his 2015 Mustang, to take a significant lead in this segment. As the weekend progressed, Priestley would gain ground but not enough to claim victory, ultimately earning Sockwell the GT Class win and an OUSCI Invite with Priestley coming in second.

The Powerstop Brakes Speed Stop Challenge saw its fair share of action with lap times in the high 12s, from cars like the McLaren and into the 13s to low 14s with the remaining field of foreign and domestic muscle. Unfortunately, early on saw Kevin Tully’s "Violent Valiant” suffering irreparable front brake damage his first run, knocking him out of the competition for the weekend. In classic Tulley fashion, he made himself available for any competitor that needed an extra hand to keep them rolling in the event. It’s character like that which embodies the spirit of USCA. So it seemed only fitting that Kevin Tully and his 1964 Plymouth Valiant would be the recipient of the Spectre Performance Spirit of the Event award.

As far as the championship points race, COTA saw Mike DuSold move up to second place behind GTL Class points leader Rich Wilhoff. In GT Class, Ken Thwaits and his 5th Gen Camaro remain in first place. Priestley will try again later this month at Road America to close the gap between he and Thwaits, if not surpass and advance to lead position. Jake Rozelle and his 1969 Camaro continue to be out front in GTV class with Brian Hobaugh and his 2003 Corvette in the lead for points in the GTS class.

COTA EVENT WINNERS

GTV Class (1989 and older 3200 lbs. minimum)
1. MIKE MAIER - 1966 FORD MUSTANG - INVITE
2. JAKE ROZELLE - 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO
3. LARRY WOO - 1968 CHEVROLET CAMARO

GTS CLASS (1990 and newer, 3200 lbs. and up, 2-seat & awd vehicles)
1. CURT TRAWICK - 2016 PORSCHE GT3 RS - INVITE
2. BRIAN HOBAUGH - 2003 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
3. ANDY HOLLIS - 2012 MCLAREN 12C

GTL CLASS (anything under 3200 lbs.)
1. DANNY POPP 2003 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06
2. MIKE DUSOLD - 1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO
3. KEN THWAITS - 2007 MITSUBISHI EVO
4. JOHN LAZORACK III - 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSI - INVITE

GT CLASS (1990 and newer, 3200 lbs. and up, 2wd sedans, 4-seat coupes, trucks, etc.)
1. AARON SOCKWELL - 2015 FORD MUSTANG -INVITE
2. JORDAN PRIESTLEY - 2016 CHEVROLET CAMARO
3. JASON CHIN - 2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO

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Sockwell in his 2015 Ford Mustang on turn three of the road course, in hot pursuit of Jordan Priestly.

Aaron Sockwell, GT Class Winner and recipient of the OUSCI invite.

John Lazorack III, coming in 4th in the GTL Class, takes home the invite for OUSCI. First, second, and third place finishers had previously received invites.

Greg Thurmond’s 1965 Candy Tangerine Corvette, SCAR, received the “Participants Choice” award given to the owner of the car voted “Most Wanted” by fellow competitors.

The Spectre Performance "Spirit of the Event Award” recognized Kevin Tulley, an individual that exhibits care and concern for his fellow competitors and represents the best of this series.

OPTIMA Search for the Ultimate Street Car drivers meeting at COTA.

Kevin Tully’s 1964 Plymouth “Violent” Valiant - winner of the Spirit of the Event award.

Jordan Priestley in “Evilynn” slaying some tires at the autocross.

Jake Rozelle, squeezing out every bit of performance to take the lead ahead of Mike Maier.

Super Chevy magazine handpicked some of the industry’s top drivers to compete in this showdown at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California

The stage was set, the participant’s handpicked and the forecast called for heat. A lot of heat. In the form of some of the most amazing Chevy’s ever built.

On August 30th, at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, 20 of the biggest names in amateur and professional racing were invited to take part in the Falken Tire Super Chevy Muscle Car Challenge. As you may have suspected, Falken Tire was the event title sponsor. Given the popularity of their RT-615K tire, it seemed the perfect fit for staff and drivers to “grip the moment” and enjoy a different type of day at the office. First rule of the event? Every car would run Falken Tires. A great way to test and prove a great product.

Speaking of rules, the only changes that the drivers/teams were allowed to make were shock settings and tire pressure changes. Of course, any repairs that became necessary throughout the day, but each driver was encouraged to simply “run what you brung.” Each car would be required to pass tech inspection and would need to be registered to drive on the street. To make the event even more exciting was the driver behind the wheel. In fact, the car did not need to be driven by the owner. The car’s owner could have anyone he liked or could afford put his vehicle to task. There was Al Unser Jr. behind the wheel of the Speedway Camaro, K&N-sponsored driver Danny Popp behind the wheel of the Hiedts and Hawks Motorsports built Camaro, Kelly Collins (ex-Chevrolet team driver) drove for CPP, and K&N-sponsored driver Jane Thurmond, drove her ’64 Corvette, Scarlett, for Wildwood Disc Brakes. Even more impressive, Jane, was the only female invite.

Driver’s gather in the paddock area as Steven Rupp gives a quick overview on the competition itinerary

This year the challenge would see a different venue from years past, moving from Willow Springs to the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. Along with the new venue came an entirely new event set-up consisting of three driving segments; slalom, 100-yard dash, and road course. The slalom, a mere 420-foot, zig-zag of cones spaced 70 feet apart. The 100-yard dash, very straight forward, a launch on unprepared asphalt from a standstill, like a mini drag race through timing lights. And finally the road course, which took place on the Autoclub Speedway infield course. In each segment, the participants would get 5 timed runs to secure their best time, ultimately culminating in a winner. Between these three segments the cars and the Falken tires would be pushed to their limits in terms of forward and lateral performance.

The Super Chevy Muscle Car Challenge featured a wide array of hot cars from the daily drivers, like the 1969 Camaro of Efrain Diaz to the all-out track beasts, like “Rampage” the 1970 Camaro built by the Roadster Shop. In fact, there were quite a few Camaros. Of course there were Chevelles, a C2 Corvette, and even a couple trucks. Over half of the field was brought or sponsored by aftermarket automotive companies. The rest were just local guys that wanted to come out and play. Minimal casualties included one flying hood on track, narrowly averted by Scarlett, the red 1964 Corvette, and Rampage, the 1970 Camaro. We saw failed power steering equipment, loss of oil and oil pressure, and of course some heat related issues that rounded out the day’s gremlins. Fontana saw temperatures of over 100 degrees that day with the on track temp’s even higher. But moreover, talking to the K&N drivers, along with the other drivers sporting K&N cold air intake systems, watching them push their Chevys harder and harder, and seeing them continue to succeed even in the heat, that’s what it’s all about.

Just another day at the office with Super Chevy magazine and TEN, The Enthusiast Network

By the day’s end, the drivers had survived a very full track day. The Falken Tires proved that they could take the heat and punishment of some very brutal track conditions. It was safe to say that each of the drivers pushed their rides to the ragged edge and then some. The new and improved, updated and relocated Super Chevy Muscle Car Challenge was in the books. The fast cars, camaraderie, and paparazzi made everyone feel like a million bucks. But in the end there could be only one who would be crowned the winner.

The way it worked was that points were awarded to each car based on how it finished with first place getting a bonus for winning. So first place received 20 points, second place received 18 points, third place received 17 points and so on down the list. The points earned in each of the three driving segments were then added up and in the end the winner with 55 points, was the 1970 Camaro, Rampage, fielded by the Roadster Shop. Second place, with 53 points, was the Heidts and Hawks Motorsports 1988 Camaro driven by K&N-sponsored Danny Popp. Third place was the Speedway Motors 1970 Camaro piloted by Al Unser, Jr. (45 points) and fourth place went to Efrain Diaz, a local guy, in his 1969 Camaro, proving that the privateer can be a worthy adversary.

Oh and what about the lone female driver, K&N’s Jane Thurmond? Well, she came in a very respectable 10th place with 31 points. But even more important? She held her own among some of the baddest, most influential drivers in racing. It was a very good day!

Indy 500 Champion, Al Unser Jr., behind the wheel of the 1970 Speedway Camaro, laying down some blistering fast laps

K&N driver Danny Popp, multi-time SCCA, NASA, OUSCI, USCA, and Good Guys Champion shredding the course in the 1988 Camaro built by Heidts and Hawks Motorsports

Former Chevrolet Team Driver and Petit Le Mans victor, Kelly Collins manhandling the 1970 Camaro built CPP

At the launch of what would be an amazing drag strip time that edged ahead of Little Al by 2/10ths of a second, with K&N team driver Jane Thurmond

Professional race car driver, Mike Skeen, laid down some scorching lap times on the road course in the Roadster Shop’s 1970 Camaro “Rampage”

Certainly nothing better than a little on course excitement. The hood of the Heidts and Hawks Motor Sports built 1988 Camaro, driven by Danny Popp, delaminated during parade laps causing the field to adjust their line as to miss the “identified” flying object

The Muscle Car Challenge featured a diverse group of amazing builds, including this beautiful and powerful C10

A local guy, Efrain Diaz, proved he could compete with the “big dogs” securing a 4th place finish behind the likes of Al Unser Jr., Mike Skeen, and Danny Popp

Nationally acclaimed car builders like The Roadster Shop, GTS Customs, and Heidts and Hawks Motorsports build with brands they know and trust. Check out this bad boy intake system featuring a K&N filter on the 1970 Camaro “Rampage”

Toni Elias gives the thumbs up to his rookie Superbike season

A major headline of the 2016 MotoAmerica Superbike season is the competitive resurgence of the Yoshimura Suzuki race team. Based on the results of last weekend’s performance by teammates Roger Haden and Toni Elias, the momentum is only growing. All signs point to the fact that Yoshimura’s ascent back to the top of America’s premier motorcycle road racing series will continue in 2017.

In race one of the final stop of the Superbike series in New Jersey, Hayden claimed the top podium spot in an exciting and ultra-close race. After the win, Hayden said, “I’m just happy for the team, happy for myself. We all work hard.” That hard work was evident in his teammate’s performance as well. In the second race, Elias earned the top perch of the podium for the 6th time in this, his rookie season in the Superbike class. Elias has given every indication that he’ll be back with Yoshimura in 2017. His bond with his new team was evident when he said in his Spanish accent, “Thank you, everybody, to my team to give me this opportunity…everybody treat me very well.” He continued, “I feel like home.”

Roger Hayden will pilot an all new GSX R1000 in 2017

Even with the powerful finish, Team Yoshimura came up short of the top podium spot in the overall season standings. Yamaha’s Cameron Beaubier had amassed just enough of a point cushion that even with an engine failure in the final race, he edged out his teammate Josh Hayes and Elias on the season rostrum, but the point spread was miniscule. Elias’ third place season finish was only 7 points out of the top spot. Hayden finished in the 4th position for the season.

Don Sakakura, the Senior Vice President for Yoshimura Research and Development of America has reason for optimism. When asked to reflect on the 2016 season, Sakakura said, “Well, a major highlight for Yoshimura Racing this season has been that our Suzuki GSX R1000 is winning races again! Our new team racer Toni Elias has adapted very quickly to our Superbike and our team of technicians. Roger Hayden has been instrumental with continued development of our superbike over the past three seasons. It’s clear this season we have advanced technically.”

Elias lifts a wheel at New Jersey Motorsports Park

A major part of the rejuvenation of the venerable Yoshimura Suzuki Racing tradition can be attributed to the team’s commitment to fostering mutually beneficial corporate partnerships. “Yoshimura’s foundation is based around technical innovations. We have been very fortunate with our 40-plus-year relationship with Suzuki Motor of America. Together, we use professional level road racing to gather valuable data. Racing successfully at the highest level is the best proving ground, and is extremely beneficial with our commercial product development,” said Sakakura.

Yoshimura’s partnership with K&N Engineering is also vital to the team’s racing success. Sakakura said, “I’m convinced K&N’s high quality products also are developed under extreme conditions. Together we have common goals to win and market the very best products to our consumers.” Clearly, championship results come from championship-level partnerships and that’s the powerful link between Yoshimura and K&N.

Elias and Hayden look forward to sharing the podium again in 2017

So what will 2017 hold for Team Yoshimura? Sakakura’s enthusiasm is palpable. “We are very excited about 2017!” Sakakura revealed that race fans will see some new and exciting hardware rolling out the Yoshimura development facility. “Suzuki will introduce a completely redesigned GSX R1000. Yoshimura will race this motorcycle in the MotoAmerica Superbike class in 2017. We anticipate we will be very competitive. Naturally our goal is to win the 2017 Superbike Championship.”

2016 MotoAmerica Superbike Final Standings:

Cameron Beaubier – Yamaha 311
Josh Hayes – Yamaha 305
Toni Elias – Suzuki 304
Roger Hayden – Suzuki 284
Josh Herrin – Yamaha 163

Race winner Cody Webb gives the Utah fans some love after the main event (Photo courtesy of Ian Reid)

Cody Webb proved that the third time really is a charm as he stepped up to the top podium position in the third round of the 2016 EnduroCross season. Webb, who had to settle for second place in the first two rounds, took an early lead in the main event in Salt Lake City and maintained a solid cushion for the remainder of the race. Webb looked right at home atop the rostrum – a spot he frequented on his way to the 2015 title.

Colton Haaker, the winner of the first two rounds of the season, took the early lead in the final race as he garnered another holeshot. However, on lap two, he gave ground to Webb and the rest is history. The Vivint Smart Home Arena course was a challenge for Haaker. “The race was tough and with no water hole they decided to water the track quite a bit and it was super slick,” Haaker said after the race. Those slick conditions proved too much for the Husqvarna rider late in the race. “I had a crash around lap ten which was super costly but on to the next one in Phoenix in two weeks.”

Mike Brown garnered his second podium finish of the season with a late pass of an aggressive Geoff Aaron. Brown, who has now finished third in the last two EnduroCross rounds, is looking forward to the week off before the Arizona race. “I was sick during the off season so I did not get to ride until the week before Atlanta so I am gaining endurance and looking forward to a week off to keep improving.”

A high-flying Mike Brown claims his second podium of the season (Photo courtesy of Ian Reid)

Former EnduroCross Champion, Taddy Blazusiak, must be feeling that the first lap of the main event holds some kind of curse for him in 2016. Last week in South Dakota, Blazusiak injured his thumb on a first obstacle crash and had to retire from the race. This week in Utah, the first obstacle again spelled the end of his race. Blazusiak had to pull out after his handlebar became lodged in his riding pants. That’s got to be a first for EnduroCross. He was not seriously injured.

Going into the off week for the series, it’s certainly time to give some props to the talented ladies of EnduroCross. Shelby Turner captured her second win of the 2016 season with a fast main event in Utah. Morgan Tanke finished with a quick and competitive second place and Tarah Geiger rounded out the podium in third. In addition to the top men’s and women’s classes, EnduroCross also features amateur, vets, and TrialsCross support classes.

The K&N-sponsored EnduroCross season will resume in two weeks with a stop at WestWorld in Scottsdale, AZ. The race will be an exciting part of the International Off-Road & UTV Expo held the same weekend at the Scottsdale facility. No matter what your passion – ATV, UTV, or motorcycle – look to K&N for your high-performance filtration needs. Use the K&N search by vehicle tool to find the parts that fit your car, truck, or motorcycle today.

Shelby Turner (center) is all smiles after her second win in Women's EnduroCross (Photo courtesy of Ian Reid)

Utah EnduroCross Results:

1. Cody Webb, KTM
2. Colton Haaker, Husqvarna
3. Mike Brown, Husqvarna
4. Geoff Aaron, GasGas
5. Ty Tremaine, KTM
6. Kyle Redmond, Beta
7. Trystan Hart, Husqvarna
8. Max Gerston, Beta
9. Eric Rhoten, Yamaha
10. Kevin Rookstool, Suzuki
11. Noah Kepple, KTM
12. Cooper Abbott, Husqvarna
13. Taddy Blazusiak, KTM

Even in the dirt, K&N calendar model Jess Harbour is a traffic stopper

Jessica Harbour is not your typical model. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Diego State University and plans to return to college to earn her Masters, this self-described bookworm seems more likely to be found at a Barnes & Noble than inside the pages of Maxim magazine. But Jess, as her friends call her, was gifted with both brains and beauty.

Now a full-time model for four years, her jobs have taken her to some exotic locations, including South Africa, which she called “the most amazing adventure I've ever had with Lions, scaling mountains, and motorcycle rides through the cliffs.” And for someone who spends so many of her working hours in swimwear, you’d expect she’d be headed to the beach for rest and relaxation. No, Jess took time off to tour Eastern Europe, primarily the Czech Republic and Slovakia, looking forward to sampling the local cuisine. Other than adventure travel, Jess enjoys “yoga, hiking, and trying new things”, like feeding sharks while deep sea diving.

After four consecutive years as a K&N calendar model, we thought we’d let Jess take our Ford Mustang project car out on the track

While Jess is a native of San Diego, she now calls Orange County home (though her heart, she says, remains in San Diego). While still living in San Diego, Jess was hired for her first modeling gig. It was by Toyota for the Supercross event at Qualcomm Stadium. “I was so excited and nervous, I couldn't breath and I had butterflies in my tummy,” she recalls. That was until she found out her job was to work the Toyota booth asking spectators to enter their information on an iPad.

When asked what sort of other automotive industry companies she’s worked for, Jess rattled off quite a list: Formula Drift, Off Road, NASCAR, IndyCar, Superbikes, and Rally. She’s worked as a spokesmodel for Hankook tire and is current a spokesmodel for Nexen tire. And yes, she’s usually at the SEMA Show. “This will be my sixth SEMA - and my third year working with Spyder at SEMA”.

While not as colorful as a drag strip “christmas tree” I don’t think too many racers would mind Jess starting their race

Outside of working events, she has appeared in television commercials for FIAT, Fantastic Sam’s, UFC Gym, Hankook Tires, Viejas Casino, and Stila Cosmetics, along with print work for companies like FIAT, Rockstar, No Fear, Yamaha, and many others.

So, Ms. Harbour, how did you get started with K&N? “I first started working with them through Rockstar. We had a fun shoot in the dirt with a 4:00 AM call time!” she commented. But that brutal start time didn’t deter her, she’s back again with K&N. “I think it's super rad that I get to shoot with and be a part of K&N calendars four years in a row - I am very grateful,” she added.

Be sure to grab a copy of the 2017 K&N calendar when it comes out later this year to see Jess in action.

2017 will be the fourth year in a row that Jess Harbour has modeled for the K&N calendar. Be sure to grab a copy or four later this year