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Tyler Dippel won the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race at Mobile International Speedway in Alabama in March. He took the lead on lap 31 and led the final 124 laps of the race.

If it weren’t for flat tires, Tyler Dippel might be contending for a NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championship in his rookie season. The rookie driver, one of the NASCAR Next drivers, won a race and posted six top-10 finishes in his first 11 races in the K&N Pro Series East.

He started the season with a pair of eighth-place finishes in the first three races and won his first K&N Pro Series East race in his sixth career start. He won the K&N Pro Series East race at Mobile International Speedway in March.

“We got off to a pretty strong start there,” said Dippel, who drives for HScott Motorsports with Justin Marks. “Probably the midseason we struggled a little bit with flat tires and breakdowns a little bit. We need to get back going again as a team and rally back. We’ve been running good the last three races. It’s been really good lately. I think it’s been a success. We were struggling pretty bad in the middle of the season there. I think we are starting to turn it around. Hopefully we can finish off strong too.”

In the race at Mobile, Dippel qualified fifth and moved up quickly. He took the lead from Dominique Van Wieringen on lap 31 and was out front for the remaining 124 laps of the race.

“We just unloaded really, really good,” Dippel said. “It was one of those few times when you have the absolute perfect car. Nothing to complain about. The car was absolutely perfect. We started fifth and got up to third really quick. Just cruised around, tried to save my stuff. The race really unfolded in my favor and we came away with it there.”

Dippel enjoyed success early in the season. The 16-year-old driver was also learning how to market himself and his team through the NASCAR Next program. He said it was a huge honor to be part of the class and he embraced the opportunity to follow drivers like Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott who went through the program, too.

“You could be one of the next ones because you’re following exactly what they did,” Dippel said. “We’ve gone through a lot of social media training. It helps marketing us, getting our names out there. It’s been a huge help and it’s great to be a part of. It’s a great group of guys to hang out with.”

Dippel went through a six-race stretch in which he finished outside the top 10. He blew a tire at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. He blew a transmission at Virginia International Raceway. He had tire trouble again at Dominion Raceway and Columbus Motor Speedway.

Tyler Dippel won the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race at Mobile International Speedway in his sixth career start. He is fifth in the K&N Pro Series East standings with three races remaining.

“The team meshed together really well,” Dippel said. “I got a good group of guys behind me. We got stuff figured out in the beginning. We just had a couple of breakdowns, a couple of blown tires. A lot of bad luck there in the middle more than anything.”

He bounced back in his last few races. He was 10th at New Hampshire International Speedway and seventh at Watkins Glen International in New York. In the race at Iowa Speedway, which pitted teams from the K&N Pro Series East and West, he was 14th overall and eighth among East Series drivers.

Through 11 races, Dippel is fifth in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East standings. He is two points behind Hunter Baize for fourth place and 15 points behind Austin Theriault for third place.

“I would like to be a lot higher. We are really capable of it,” Dippel said. “All the bad luck we’ve had this year, I would like to be higher. I think we should be a little higher. We are a couple points away from fourth. Third we’re not too far back from either. We are going to strive to move up here in the next three races. I think it’s definitely possible.”

There are three races left in the K&N Pro Series East schedule. The teams will visit New Jersey Motorsports Park and Dover International Speedway in Delaware before the season ends in September.

“The car keeps getting better. I keep getting better as a driver,” Dippel said. “Just working together, we just keep getting better. I would like to pick up a win in the last three races here. That would be the ultimate goal. I think the rest of the season will be good for us.”

Racing in the K&N Pro Series East has given Dippel the opportunity to hone his racing skills. He said the longer races and the style of cars have helped him develop as a driver.

Designed and engineered to fit more than 120 models of VW Corrado, Jetta, Golf, Santana, and Passat built between 1983 and 1997, the K&N 33-2029 is a panel style engine air filter that easily slips into the stock air box.

Volkswagen's sport compact cars, the Corrado, Jetta, and Golf, plus the all-rounders, Santana and Passat, are all world cars in their own right, manufactured in several countries, driven on miles of international highways, country roads, and urban streets. They have done respectable duty as family cars, sport tourers, club racers, and fleet vehicles, engendering loyalty and winning high-mileage awards along the way.

When introduced, the Corrado was marketed by Volkswagen as a sport compact car with a difference, replacing the Scirocco and complementing the Golf II, Golf GTI, and Jetta II while sharing their A2 platform. This car, built between 1983 and 1997, shares similar engine configurations with the Golfs and Jettas, primary among them a 1.8-liter, fuel-injected inline 4-cylinder, and for 1992-1997, the Corrado got the VR6 engine, a 2.8-liter, 179-bhp V6 for the U.S. and Canadian markets, and a 2.9-liter, 187-bhp version for Europe. It was a wedge-shaped hatchback that was fun to drive. Limited edition variants were the Storm (UK only) and Campaign specials with trim modifications and special wheels. With its performance a popular selling point, it enjoyed warmhearted reviews, and now has status on a few "gone but not forgotten" lists. If you still have a Corrado, you have a special classic that you've worked hard to maintain.

Early second-generation 2- and 4-door sedan Jettas, and 3- and 5-door hatchback Golf IIs can also be collectibles in their own right because of their longevity. The Jetta, VW's best-seller of the time, outsold Golf two to one, but the Golf maintained an enthusiast niche, and the GTI model was named VW Vortex's "Best Golf of All Time" and in the U.S., Motor Trend magazine's Car of the Year for 1985.

The Jettas of 1983 to 1991 showcased VW's 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder turbo diesel that grew from 54hp to 79hp in that time frame. The Jetta II also was powered by this diesel plus a 1.8-Liter, four-cylinder fuel-injected gasoline engine. They proved reliable and high-mileage cars were on the road for decades. Interestingly, a 1986 Jetta turbodiesel won a 2007 contest by Volkswagen of America in the U.S. with 562,000 miles (904,000 kilometers) on the original engine.

Depending on the car's maintenance schedule and driving conditions, you may inspect and clean your engine air filter up to 50,000 miles or 80,000 kilometers. The procedure is simple, with no special tools required, and printed instructions come in every box.

The 1981-1995 Santana (so-named in Brazil, Spain, and alternatively "Santana Vista" in China) shares the Passat B2 platform and the 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder fuel-injected gasoline engine. Others in the Passat range have the 1.9-liter 4-cylinder diesel, and the 2.8-Liter and 2.9-liter V6 fuel-injected gasoline engines. The Santana's greatest achievements were in China, where 10,000 were constructed by fall of 1986 and the vehicle was popular among law enforcement and taxi fleets. In Europe, the nameplate was discontinued in 1985 everywhere except Spain.

Among the Corrado, Jetta, Golf, Santana and Passat there are at least 123 (see list below) Volkswagen models that have for some time been served and preserved by caring owners and the same K&N 33-2029 replacement engine air filter. Chances are that if you own one of these VWs, you will know about the advantages of a washable, reusable air filter. If not, may this be an introduction to the last engine air filter your classic will ever need.

Designed and engineered to increase horsepower and acceleration while providing excellent filtration, the K&N 33-2029 is a panel style, rectangular cotton gauze filter that brings a greater surface area to trap dirt and other particles, and increase the air flow to the engine. More air equates to more horsepower and torque for a crisper throttle response in whichever engine version your VW Corrado, Jetta, Golf, Santana, or Passat may have.

Because you've been maintaining your VW classic on a regular schedule, you'll know that inspecting and replacing the engine air filter is part of that routine. You may also know that with a K&N filter, your engine is protected for up to 50,000 miles (80,467 kilometers), depending on driving conditions, between servicing. So instead of replacing a stock paper filter, you can wash and reuse the K&N at 50,000mi/80,000km, depending on driving conditions and keep on driving, perhaps to surpass that Jetta turbodiesel's record of 562k-mi/904k-km.

The bottom line is, you may inspect and clean your engine air filter as often as you wish, and the process is simple, and requires no special tools. A set of printed instructions accompany each filter, and depending on your model, there are videos available online to walk you through a filter service.

And, the bottom line also includes K&N's 10-year/Million Mile Warranty, so you won't ever need to buy a new engine air filter again.

K&N makes more than 1,200 different replacement air filters for the majority of vehicles on the road. To source the 33-2029, visit K&N's online search by vehicle tool. To purchase, find an authorized K&N dealer, just about anywhere worldwide, using the K&N dealer search.

The K&N 33-2029 replaces the following part numbers: AC Delco A1226C
BMC 11201
Fram CA6545
Mann-Hummel C311521
Napa 6240
Purolator A24409
Ryco A1528
Volkswagen 859129620
Wesfil WCA9267
WIX 46240

The K&N 33-2029 will fit the following Volkswagen models: 1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.9L V6
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.8L V6
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.8L V6 F/I - 174BHP
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0L L4
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.9L L4 DIESEL
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.9L L4 DIESEL - 35i model
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.8L L4 F/I - 35i model
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.9L V6
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.8L V6
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.8L V6 F/I - 174BHP
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0L L4
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.9L L4 DIESEL
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.9L L4 DIESEL - 35i model
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.8L L4 F/I - 35i model
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4 F/I - to 8/96
1995 VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA 1.8L L4
1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.9L V6
1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.8L V6
1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0L L4
1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.9L L4 DIESEL
1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.8L L4
1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4
1995 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 2.9L V6
1995 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 2.0L L4 F/I - 115BHP
1994 VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA 1.8L L4
1994 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.9L V6
1994 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.8L V6
1994 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0L L4
1994 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.9L L4 DIESEL
1994 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.8L L4
1994 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4
1994 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 2.9L V6
1994 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 2.8L V6
1994 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 2.0L L4 F/I - 115BHP
1993 VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA 1.8L L4
1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.8L V6
1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0L L4
1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.9L L4 DIESEL
1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.8L L4
1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4
1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4 DIESEL
1993 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 2.9L V6
1993 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 2.8L V6
1993 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 2.0L L4 F/I - 115BHP
1993 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 1.8L L4
1992 VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA 1.8L L4
1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.8L V6
1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0L L4
1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.9L L4 DIESEL
1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.8L L4
1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4
1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4 DIESEL
1992 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.0L L4
1992 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1.8L L4
1992 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2.0L L4
1992 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.8L L4
1992 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 2.9L V6
1992 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 2.8L V6
1992 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 1.8L L4 F/I - 160BHP
1991 VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA 1.8L L4
1991 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.8L V6
1991 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0L L4
1991 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.9L L4 DIESEL
1991 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.8L L4
1991 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4
1991 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4 DIESEL
1991 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA II 1.8L L4 F/I - 107/112BHP
1991 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA II 1.6L L4 DIESEL - 60/80BHP
1991 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.0L L4
1991 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1.8L L4
1991 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF II GTI 1.8L L4 F/I - Exc., 105BHP
1991 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF II 1.6L L4 DIESEL - 60/70/80BHP
1991 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2.0L L4
1991 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.8L L4
1991 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 2.9L V6
1991 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 1.8L L4 F/I - 160BHP
1990 VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA 1.8L L4
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0L L4
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.9L L4 DIESEL
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.8L L4
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4 DIESEL
1990 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA II 1.8L L4 F/I - 107/112BHP
1990 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA II 1.6L L4 DIESEL - 60/80BHP
1990 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.0L L4
1990 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF II GTI 1.8L L4 F/I - Exc., 105BHP
1990 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF II 1.6L L4 DIESEL - 60/70/80BHP
1990 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2.0L L4
1990 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.8L L4
1990 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 1.8L L4 F/I - 160BHP
1989 VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA 1.8L L4
1989 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0L L4
1989 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.9L L4 DIESEL
1989 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.8L L4
1989 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4
1989 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4 DIESEL
1989 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA II 1.8L L4 F/I - 107/112BHP
1989 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA II 1.6L L4 DIESEL - 60/80BHP
1989 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF II GTI 1.8L L4 F/I - From 9/89 129/139BHP, Exc., 105BHP
1989 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF II 1.6L L4 DIESEL - 60/70/80BHP
1989 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.8L L4
1989 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 1.8L L4 F/I - 160BHP
1988 VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA 1.8L L4
1988 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0L L4 F/I - 35i model
1988 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.9L L4 DIESEL
1988 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.8L L4 F/I - 35i model
1988 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4
1988 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.6L L4 DIESEL - From 5/88
1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA II 1.8L L4 F/I - 107/112BHP
1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1.6L L4 DIESEL - Turbo
1988 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF II GTI 1.8L L4 F/I - 107/112/160BHP
1988 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI 1.8L L4
1988 VOLKSWAGEN CORRADO 1.8L L4
1987 VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA 1.8L L4
1987 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA II 1.8L L4 F/I - 107/112BHP
1987 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1.6L L4 DIESEL
1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF II GTI 1.8L L4 F/I - 107/112BHP
1986 VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA 1.8L L4
1986 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1.6L L4 DIESEL - Turbo
1985 VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA 1.8L L4
1985 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1.6L L4 DIESEL - Turbo
1984 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1.6L L4 DIESEL - Turbo
1983 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1.6L L4 DIESEL - Turbo

Colton Haaker on his way to a second consecutive EnduroCross win (Photo by Ian Reid)

There were several firsts for professional EnduroCross in the second round of the 2016 season. The race was the first major EnduroCross event held in South Dakota. An even bigger novelty was the fact that Badlands Motor Speedway is an outdoor venue. The series is typically staged exclusively in indoor arenas.

While the venue held some firsts for EnduroCross, the top two places on the podium looked very similar to round 1 in Georgia – identical, in fact. Colton Haaker proved that his win in Atlanta was anything but an anomaly. The win in the main race did not come easily for Haaker. The Husqvarna rider fought his way up from a mid-pack start before seizing and maintaining the race lead. “I didn’t get the best jump off the start but I stayed calm in fifth or sixth and tried to stay calm and not make dumb mistakes like I did in the heat race,” said Haaker. This second consecutive win of the season gives Haaker a 4-point series lead.

Defending series champion, Cody Webb, raced his KTM to the second spot, which is also a repeat of round 1 in Atlanta. In the later laps of the main, the battle for second was where the action was and Webb was not to be denied. The third spot on the podium was claimed by Mike Brown. Brown won the holeshot out of the race gate and piloted his Husqvarna to his first podium finish of the young season.

Cody Webb hitting a berm under the South Dakota sky (Photo by Ian Reid)

The EnduroCross return of 5-time former champion Taddy Blazusiak was sidetracked in this second round with a hand injury. After an impressive heat-race win, Blazusiak’s thumb injury on the first lap of the main event forced him out of the race. EnduroCross fans certainly hope Blazusiak makes a quick and full recovery.

K&N is proud and excited to be a major sponsor for the EnduroCross national series, which will continue in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 10. If the first two races are any indication of the excitement to come, fans are in for a real treat. The upcoming EnduroCross schedule will include stops in six Western US states.

Remember, whether you ride a KTM, Husqvarna, or virtually anything else with wheels, K&N is the place to find high-performance filtration products for your application. Use the search by vehicle tool to find the right part for your needs.

Haaker, Webb, and Brown share the podium at Badlands Motor Speedway (Photo by Ian Reid)

Remaining Schedule:

September 10, 2016 – Salt Lake City, Utah – Vivint Smart Home Arena
September 24, 2016 – Scottsdale, Arizona – WestWorld – Intl Off-Road & UTV Expo
October 1, 2016 – Denver, Colorado – National Western Events Center
October 22, 2016 – Everett, Washington – XFINITY Arena
November 5, 2016 – Nampa, Idaho – Ford Idaho Center
November 18-19, 2016 – Ontario, California – Citizens Business Bank Arena

South Dakota Results:

1. Colton Haaker, Husqvarna
2. Cody Webb, KTM
3. Mike Brown, Husqvarna
4. Ty Tremaine, KTM
5. Noah Kepple, KTM
6. Tyrstan Hart, Husqvarna
7. Cory Graffunder, KTM
8. Nick Thompson, KTM
9. Max Gerston, Beta
10. Ty Cullins, Beta
11. Geoff Aaron, Gas Gas
12. Kevin Rookstool, Suz
13. Taddy Blazusiak, KTM

Ex-motorcycle racer Kelly Smith battles the waves on his K&N-equipped watercraft at Atlantic City

While many racing operations have their hands full running in a single series, Team Faith has operated in several different powersports series, all at the same time. And they’re not there to make up the numbers, as demonstrated by the multiple championships and countless wins they’ve earned.

According to team boss Brian O’Rourke, K&N has been a consistent part of the Team Faith’s success since 2000. O’Rourke commented that not only do K&N filters make more power in all the various applications Team Faith has run, but never once in 16 years has there ever been a problem or an issue with a K&N filter.

Team Faith rider Gavin Gracyk competing in an Arenacross event in Worcester, Massachusetts in 2014

Team Faith is unusual in that it’s neither a professional racing team nor a hobby of the driver/rider. Instead Team Faith is a non-profit outreach ministry that seeks to connect with people enthusiastic about action sports. Team Faith was founded in 1994, first competing in professional personal watercraft racing, to which they recently returned, and have also competed in side-by-side off road racing, motocross racing, and freestyle motocross.

In addition to competing on the National Arenacross Series, Team Faith has also raced in the Supercross Series with Kevin Johnson, the 2008 X Games Gold Medalist in the Speed and Style Competition. 2011 saw the addition of Kelly Smith as the team’s Arenacross/Supercross rider. Smith won Arenacross main events in 2011, 2012, and 2013.

One of Team Faith’s FMX team riders showing off during an exhibition in Egypt in 2013

In 2012, Jeff Gibson was added to the Arenacross program and finished second in the Championship with several wins to his credit. In 2014, veteran rider Gavin Gracyk replaced the retiring Jeff Gibson in Arenacross competition. Team Faith has also competed in the GNCC Off-Road Racing Series, where its UTV team captured the 2009 GNCC Lites Limited UTV Championship and the 2011 GNCC Lites UTV Championship with driver Chuck Lemaster and navigator Brian O'Rourke.

If that’s not enough, Team Faith also competes in the Hydro Turf Watercross National Tour. In 2010, Team Faith’s first season back into racing personal watercraft, team founder Brian O'Rourke won the Pro Hydro-X Racing Tour Sport Spec Championship. In 2013, Motocross ace Kelly Smith tried his hand at racing watercraft and finished third in overall points for the Hydro Turf Watercross Nationals in two classes: Sport Spec and the Sport Open Spec.

Driver Chuck Lemaster and navigator Brian O'Rourke in UTV competition at the St. Clairesville, Ohio GNCC weekend in 2011

Furthermore, Smith won the US National Championship in the Sport Open Spec class at Charleston, WV, and also finished fourth overall in the same class at the IJSBA World Finals. He’s currently the defending Pro Watercross Tour champion, but is trailing the points leader this season in Sport GP.

Brian O' Rourke finished second in Overall Points for the Hydro Turf Watercross Nationals in both Sport Spec and Sport Open Spec classes and finished 7th Overall in the same class at the IJSBA World Finals.

In addition to all of that, the Team Faith Freestyle Motocross team has performed over 250 jump shows at festivals, fairs, corporate events, and for churches and youth groups all over the country.

Kyle Wyman dragging a knee at the Circuit of the Americas

The most obvious hat that Kyle Wyman wears is the racing helmet emblazoned with the big, bold K&N logo. However, the multi-talented MotoAmerica superbike racer is actually a man of many hats. Wyman’s racing career has been a model of hard work - honing riding skills, fighting through injury, and building a competitive race team. “Racing superbikes is a full-time job all on its own,” Wyman states, “and I'm tasked with operating the race team on top of that.” Wyman has proven more than adept at hat – and helmet – juggling throughout his blossoming racing career.

The 2016 season has certainly been Wyman’s busiest and most rewarding yet. Never one to rest in a comfort zone, Wyman’s shift to superbikes was another major step in his racing career. “This year has been a whirlwind of mixed results and a massive learning experience for me,” Wyman reflects. He is fully aware that in racing, there is no chance at reward without substantial risk. “Jumping into the superbike class for 2016 was certainly going to be a challenge, but I really think it was the right move.”

The Kyle Wyman Racing team posing with the KWR Superbike

While Wyman calls his 2016 results “mixed,” the upside of that mix is substantial. “We have gathered a handful of top-5 finishes,” Wyman states. Anyone who watches Superbike racing knows how tough it is to finish in the top 5 in the immensely competitive field of America’s top national racing class. When asked about his personal highlight of the racing season so far, Wyman reflects, “I think the biggest highlight of this season was in Utah, when I crashed out of race one, won the Black Rhino Superbike Challenge race, then ran in the top 5 overall of race two all in the same day.”

You’d think that racing, managing, and ownership hats would be enough for Kyle Wyman to juggle, but he’s added one more for good measure. Wyman is also a philanthropist. His primary charitable cause is raising money and awareness for a cure for those suffering from Progeria. Progeria is a rare, fatal genetic condition which causes accelerated aging in children. Our hats are off to you on this one, Kyle.

Wyman atop the podium at the Utah Motorsports Campus

So what about that most visible hat? The K&N artwork on Wyman’s helmet reflects his confidence in the company. “K&N has been a supporter of mine since the 2012 season, and I'm very thankful for their backing of my program. They believe in the growth and success of me and my team” says Wyman, “and it doesn't hurt that their products are the best in the industry. I know that with K&N products in my superbike that I will have a reliable and powerful machine.” K&N has a full line of filtration and intake options for most modern sportbikes. To see what K&N offers for your vehicle, use the K&N search by vehicle tool.

Wyman has one last race in his 2016 Superbike campaign (September 9-11 in New Jersey) and then he will immediately begin working toward the 2017 season. “My goal is to continue growing my team, and to put myself in the best position possible as a rider.” With his solid success this year, Wyman has reason for optimism. The future looks bright for Kyle Wyman Racing.