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Ryan Blaney Wins First Career Race at Pocono 400

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Ryan Blaney celebrating his win at the Pocono 400

Ryan Blaney won his first career Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory at the Pocono 400 in Pennsylvania on Sunday. Blaney showed excellent driving, after a restart on lap 148, he passed Kyle Busch and took the lead. Blaney beat Kevin Harvick by .139 seconds and won his first career race.

“Yeah, so we did a great job,” Blaney said. “Jeremy Bullins and everybody did a great job of positioning ourselves to start towards the front on tires. When the 18 stayed out, he looked to be the best car all day, and it's almost a curse when you're that good. Everyone just kind of does the opposite of what you do in that situation. We've been on the bad side of that before.”

Blaney only led once, the last 10 laps of the race, but led the most important lap of all, the last. Blaney finished with 40 points, 5 playoff points, and currently sits in 12th place with 360 points and 8 playoff points.

Blaney became the 19th different driver to win for the Wood Brothers Racing team and the first since Trevor Bayne won the Daytona 500 in 2011.

"I think it exceeds the dream a little bit," Blaney said. "I grew up watching my dad (Dave Blaney) race on this race track, and it’s so cool to get the Wood Brothers in Victory Lane, number one, and to do it here at a racetrack that is really close to Ohio – a home to me – is pretty awesome."

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Ryan Blaney and Darrell "Bubba' Wallace Jr. before the Pocono 400

Kevin Harvick came in second place, just losing out on the win by .139 seconds. Harvick did not lead once during the race.

"The 21 (Blaney) could charge the corner a little bit harder than I could, and my best bet, the way I passed people all day was waiting for him to slip up off the bottom, and he never slipped up off the bottom,” said Harvick. “So I just didn't have enough laps to finish that last pass off, and Ryan did a good job of not slipping a wheel with the amount of laps that he had left and was able to hold on."

Erik Jones finished in third place, the Sunoco Rookie of the year. This was Jones’s career best finish, and led twice for 20 laps.

“It's kind of -- it's great to run there and it feels really good to get a top 5, but man, when you're that close and you're seeing them battle for the win and you're right there trying to pounce and make a move, it definitely makes you eager to go up there and try to get it,” Jones said. “Hopefully this is a sign of things to come, and hopefully we can keep running well and keep getting in contention for more.”

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Ryan Blaney racing during the Pocono 400

Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. made his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series debut Sunday and finished 26th with three pit road speeding penalties.

Martin Truex Jr. continues to lead the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series standings, with 584 points and 18 playoff points. Kyle Larson is in second place with 583 points and 8 playoff points. Kevin Harvick is in third place with 480 points and 3 playoff points.

The next race in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series will be the Firekeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 18th.

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AmPro Yamaha's Josh Toth Podiums at Cherokee, Will Join 2017 US Junior Trophy Team

Toth racing at the Cherokee National Enduro in Greensboro, Georgia

Josh Toth will join the 2017 US Junior Trophy Team

The AmPro Yamaha race team has announced that rising star Josh Toth will be racing internationally in 2017. The K&N-sponsored AmPro team is enthusiastically backing Toth’s ascent in the motorcycle off-road racing world.

“We recently received the good news that Josh Toth will be joining the 2017 US Junior Trophy Team and representing this great country in France aboard his factory Yamaha YZ250FX,” reported AmPro Marketing Coordinator Brian Elliott.

AmPro is looking to build on the foundation of success that Toth started last year in the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE).

“In 2016, Josh finished the ISDE as the number one club team rider in the world,” said Elliot. “We are excited to see what he can do this year!”

Toth racing at the Cherokee National Enduro in Greensboro, Georgia

Toth crosses a water feature at the Cherokee National Enduro in Greensboro, Georgia

To train both mind and body for this year’s event, Josh has decided to compete in select National Enduro Series races. In round 4 of the series in Greensboro, Georgia, Toth showed he was up to the task. He finished the Cherokee National Enduro with an impressive 3rd overall against some of the best riders in the business.

“I rode pretty good in the beginning, but I couldn’t stay off the ground,” said Toth. “I like the mud, so when it started raining I think I got stronger. I’m getting better at this tight stuff and I definitely had a lot of fun.”

The podium finish is the Connecticut rider’s best result to date. Toth’s success at the Cherokee National Enduro bodes well for his continued development in the sport.

To get more performance from your 2014-2017 Yamaha YZ250, install the K&N YA-4514XD replacement air filter. Check K&N’s online application tool to confirm the correct filter for your motorcycle.

2017 AMA Cherokee National Enduro Results

1. Thad DuVall (Hus)

2. Steward Baylor Jr. (KTM)

3. Josh Toth (Yam)

4. Grant Baylor (Hus)

Toth racing at the Cherokee National Enduro in Greensboro, Georgia

Toth handles the mud at the Cherokee National Enduro in Greensboro, Georgia

5. Russell Bobbitt (KTM)

6. Cory Buttrick (KTM)

7. Jesse Groemm (KTM)

8. Thorn Devlin (Hus)

9. Evan Smith (KTM)

10. Zach Hayes (KTM)

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K&N Typhoon Air Intake for Ford Focus RS - Like Extra Thrust For Your Rocketship

The Ford Focus RS is a popular option for automotive enthusiasts and K&N can help add power

The Ford Focus RS is a popular option for automotive enthusiasts and K&N can help add power

The AWD Ford Focus RS has been designed and built for the automotive performance enthusiast. And enthusiasts are constantly seeking ways to improve the performance of their cars. If it’s a 2016 or 2017 Ford Focus RS you own, a K&N 69-3539TB cold air intake can add over 33 horsepower at the wheels to your already powerful road beast.

Chassis dynamometer testing verified an estimated increase from 224.46 horsepower to 258.47 horsepower, as measured at the drive wheels, on the same Ford Focus RS on the same day, with the only change being the installation of a K&N 69-3539TB.

The Focus RS features a 2.3L DOHC turbocharged EcoBoost engine delivering an astonishing 350 horsepower stock that can launch it from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds, which is just a tick slower than the Ford GT 40 Mk II that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The 2.3L EcoBoost is an all-aluminum four-cylinder engine, with DOHC and four valves per cylinder with Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing (Ti-VCT). Stroke is unusually long for a performance engine at 94 mm versus a bore of 87.6 mm. Intake air is compressed by a Honeywell twin-scroll fixed geometry turbocharger, with engine management by a Bosch MEDG17-I4. Full power comes on a relatively low 6000 rpm, with peak torque at 3200 rpm.

The Typhoon Air Intake Kit also accommodates the engine’s factory emissions control devices

The K&N Typhoon air intake kit can add more than 33 HP to 2016 and 2017 Ford Focus RS

All that power is put down to the ground through the RS-only 19” aluminum wheels via an All-Wheel-Drive System that intelligently distributes power as needed: front to rear and left to right. This unique driveline can route up to 70 percent engine power to the rear wheels, and of that, 100 percent to either side depending on the driving situation.

As is the case with virtually all turbocharged engines and virtually all direct injection engines, the more intake air you can feed into the system, the more power the engine will make. In the example of the Ford Focus RS, an additional mass of air fed into the turbocharger is supplementary to what it normally draws, so its output is increased proportionally to the increase in input.

With this increase of air entering the combustion chamber, the electronic engine management of the Focus RS increases the amount of fuel to maintain the proper ratio of combustion. With more air and more fuel, more power is made. And that’s the basics of the K&N 69-3539TB Typhoon air intake system.

The 69-3539TB Typhoon air intake system is designed to fit 2016 and 2017 Ford Focus RS models. The power increase is achieved by replacing the OEM factory air filter, intake tube, and air filter housing with a aerodynamically-verified K&N Typhoon mandrel-bent aluminum tube air intake system, which is designed to dramatically reduce air flow restriction as it smooths and straightens air flow.

The heat shield and filter are designed to be located in the original air box space

The intake pipe is aerodynamically-engineered for maximum flow and powdercoated blue

A molded scoop funnels cold outside air toward the filter. Air is then directed through the intake tube into the engine’s throttle body for a guaranteed power gain. The intake tube is powder-coated in an attractive blue finish that matches the Focus RS badging and includes a fitting for the factory air pressure sensor.

Included in the 69-3539TB Typhoon air intake kit is a K&N high-flow RU-5163 air filter and a heat shield that installs in the original factory mounting location. Much of the horsepower gain can be attributed to the oversized conical air filter manufactured from multiple layers of oiled cotton filter media -- which offers less resistance than traditional paper filters. The multi-layered red cotton material also filters out microparticles that could damage your engine. Each filter design is verified through K&N’s in-house testing lab, which adheres to ISO 5011 standards, ensuring that your K&N filter provides high airflow without putting engine protection at risk.

For full details of the limited warranty visit the K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty web page

The pleated K&N RU-5163 conical air filter provides additional surface area for increased airflow

The oversized RU-5163 cone shaped air filter can be used for up to 100,000 miles before servicing is needed, depending on driving conditions. The only maintenance required is a simple service you can do yourself. At intervals of around 100,000 miles (or more frequently depending upon your driving conditions) use the K&N 99-5000 Recharger Kit clean and refresh your Typhoon intake air filter, preparing it for another 100,000 miles of driving.

This Typhoon air intake is relatively easy to install, typically in 90 minutes of less using common hand tools. All tools required are listed in the clear, step-by-step photo-illustrated instructions specific to your Ford Focus RS that comes included in the shipping carton.

The K&N air filter you purchase is designed to last for the lifetime of your vehicle, which K&N guarantees with a 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty.

The K&N 69-3539TB fits the following vehicles:

2017 FORD FOCUS 2.3L L4 Fuel Injection - All Models
2016 FORD FOCUS 2.3L L4 Fuel Injection - All Models

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Jimmie Johnson Wins the AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover International Speedway

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Jimmie Johnson celebrating his win at the AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover International Speedway

Jimmie Johnson won his third race of the season, in an overtime restart and crossed the overtime line to win his 83rd career race of his career. This win moved Johnson up to sixth place on the all time win list, and put him into a tie with his childhood hero, Cale Yarborough. This was Johnson’s eleventh career win at Dover International Speedway in the AAA 400 Drive for Autism.

"To be here and tie him at 83 wins is amazing," Johnson said. "We just got the tribute helmet. I wasn’t sure how quickly we’d be there (at 83 wins), or if we’d be able to go there and get it done. But, Cale, you’re the man. Thank you for all you’ve done for our sport."

Johnson led twice for a total of 7 laps. Johnson, who was not leading coming down to the 400th lap, was given new life when David Ragan crashed into the wall, causing a restart. Johnson saw his chance, and took it all the way to overtime and crossing the overtime finish line for the win.

"I never thought I would end up here in NASCAR as a kid racing in the dirt out in Southern California," Johnson said. "I was a big Cale Yarborough fan and I remember going to a race in Oklahoma with my parents and my brother.”

Kyle Larson finished in second place, leading for a race-high 6 times and 241 laps. Larson was passed by Johnson on the overtime lap, and lost the chance to pick up his second win of the season. This was Larson’s fifth second place finish of the season.

"It was a good race for us," said Larson. "Obviously, I didn't need that last caution. Yeah, I mean, Jimmie is the best of our time, probably the best of all time.

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Jimmie Johnson racing during the AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover International Speedway

Martin Truex Jr. finished in third place, and led for 3 times and 102 laps.

“Definitely proud of our finish today” Truex said. “I thought we definitely had a shot at the win until that happened, and after that it was just -- we were kind of playing catch-up. At a place that's really difficult to pass, we had to come from about 15th to get to third. Definitely proud of the run, proud of the effort and the car the guys brought here today.”

Martin Truex Jr. continues to lead the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series standings with 545 points and 18 playoff points. Kyle Larson is in second place with 536 points and 7 playoff points. Kevin Harvick is in third place with 429 points and 3 playoff points.

The next race in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series will be the Pocono 400 presented by Axalta at Pocono Raceway.

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Get Bolt-On Power for your 2008-2015 Harley® FL with a High Flow Air Intake System

The K&N RK-3946X product view for the Harley FL

The K&N RK-3946X is a complete replacement intake system for your Harley FL

The iconic Harley-Davidson® "Silent Gray Fellow," with its 30 CI engine, put out 6.5 peak horsepower in 1912. The riders of that turn-of-the-century single would be amazed that a bolt-on air intake could add more horsepower to a Harley than their ride put out in total.

Well, that’s just what the K&N RK-3946X Street Metal high-flow air intake system can do for your Harley-Davidson FL model. K&N’s dynamometer testing revealed an estimated horsepower gain of over 7.5 horsepower when the RK-3946X was installed on a stock 2015 103 CI Harley-Davidson Street Glide.

That same Street Glide showed an estimated increase in torque of almost 9 foot-pounds at approximately 2800 RPM with the RK-3946X intake. Of course, your performance gains will vary by model, bike set-up, and condition. However, you can expect a noticeable bump in acceleration and power with the RK-3946X intake.

The RK-3946X is designed as a complete replacement for the stock Harley intake and filter. The intake mounts directly to the throttle body with an integrated aluminum internal-run breather system incorporated in a custom aluminum backing plate.

The K&N RK-3946X parts view for the Harley FL

Everything that is needed for easy installation is included in the RK-3946X kit

The entire intake adds a clean, custom look to your Harley. The exposed K&N filter element is capped off with an attractive chrome intake cover that compliments the engine perfectly.

The “X” in the RK-3946X indicates that the intake features an extra tall air filter design that provides even more air flow and longer service intervals than standard RK-series air intakes. It is a perfect addition to large engine builds or for bikes that have other modifications like a supercharger or tune that will benefit from the significant increase in airflow.

K&N’s legendary cotton gauze filter material ensures that only clean, filtered air makes it to the big jugs on your V-twin. The pleated element is fully washable and reusable and comes with K&N’s 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty. It is pre-oiled and ready to install directly out of the box.

Take a look at the extensive application list below, and consult K&N’s online application search tool for all of your Harley filtration needs.

The K&N RK-3946X mounted on a Harley FL

The RK-3946X compliments the look of the Harley V-twin

2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRXS ROAD GLIDE SPECIAL 103 CI - All Models
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRX ROAD GLIDE 103 CI - All Models
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLRT FREEWHEELER 103 CI - All Models
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHXS STREET GLIDE SPECIAL 103 CI - All Models
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX STREET GLIDE 103 CI - All Models
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTKL ULTRA LIMITED LOW 103 CI - All Models
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTK ULTRA LIMITED 103 CI - All Models
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG TRI GLIDE ULTRA 103 CI - All Models
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUL ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC LOW 103 CI - All Models
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC 103 CI - All Models
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHR ROAD KING 103 CI - All Models
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX STREET GLIDE 103 CI - All Models
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTK ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA LIMITED 103 CI - All Models
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG TRI GLIDE ULTRA 103 CI - All Models
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC 103 CI - All Models
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHR ROAD KING 103 CI - All Models
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRX ROAD GLIDE CUSTOM 103 CI - All Models
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRU ROAD GLIDE ULTRA 103 CI - All Models
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX STREET GLIDE 103 CI - All Models
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTK ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA LIMITED 103 CI - All Models
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG TRI GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC 103 CI - All Models
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU ULTRA CLASSIC ELECTRA GLIDE 103 CI - All Models
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTC ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC 103 CI - All Models
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRC ROAD KING CLASSIC 103 CI - All Models
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHR ROAD KING 103 CI - All Models
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRX ROAD GLIDE CUSTOM 103 CI - All Models
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRU ROAD GLIDE ULTRA 103 CI - All Models
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX STREET GLIDE 103 CI - All Models
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTK ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA LIMITED 103 CI - All Models
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG TRI GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC 103 CI - All Models
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC 103 CI - All Models
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTC ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC 103 CI - All Models
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRC ROAD KING CLASSIC 103 CI - All Models
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHR ROAD KING 103 CI - All Models
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRX ROAD GLIDE CUSTOM 96 CI - All Models
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRU ROAD GLIDE ULTRA 103 CI - All Models
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHXXX STREET GLIDE TRIKE 103 CI - All Models
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX STREET GLIDE 96 CI - All Models
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTP ELECTRA GLIDE POLICE 103 CI - All Models
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTK ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA LIMITED 103 CI - All Models
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG TRI GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC 103 CI - All Models
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU ULTRA CLASSIC ELECTRA GLIDE 96 CI - All Models
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTC ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC 96 CI - All Models
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRC ROAD KING CLASSIC 103 CI - All Models
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHR ROAD KING 96 CI - All Models
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHP ROAD KING POLICE 103 CI - All Models
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRX ROAD GLIDE CUSTOM 96 CI - All Models
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHXXX STREET GLIDE TRIKE 103 CI - All Models
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX STREET GLIDE 96 CI - All Models
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTP ELECTRA GLIDE POLICE 103 CI - All Models
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTK ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA LIMITED 103 CI - All Models
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG TRI GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC 103 CI - All Models
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU ULTRA CLASSIC ELECTRA GLIDE 96 CI - All Models
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTC ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC 96 CI - All Models
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRC ROAD KING CLASSIC 96 CI - All Models
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHR ROAD KING 96 CI - All Models
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHP ROAD KING POLICE 103 CI - All Models
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTR ROAD GLIDE 96 CI - All Models
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX STREET GLIDE 96 CI - All Models
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTP ELECTRA GLIDE POLICE 103 CI - All Models
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG TRI GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC 103 CI - All Models
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU ULTRA CLASSIC ELECTRA GLIDE 96 CI - All Models
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTC ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC 96 CI - All Models
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHT ELECTRA GLIDE STANDARD 96 CI - All Models
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRC ROAD KING CLASSIC 96 CI - All Models
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHR ROAD KING 96 CI - All Models
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHP ROAD KING POLICE 103 CI - All Models
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTR ROAD GLIDE 96 CI - All Models
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX STREET GLIDE 96 CI - All Models
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU ULTRA CLASSIC ELECTRA GLIDE 96 CI - All Models
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTC ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC 96 CI - All Models
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHT ELECTRA GLIDE STANDARD 96 CI - All Models
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRC ROAD KING CLASSIC 96 CI - All Models
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHR ROAD KING 96 CI - All Models

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