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K&N-Backed Teams Dominate the Podium at Perth's Barbagallo Raceway

K&N-Equipped Audi R8s took second and third in the Australian GT at Perth's Barbagallo Racew

K&N-Equipped Audi R8s took second and third in the Australian GT at Perth's Barbagallo Raceway

K&N supported teams have come away from Perth’s Barbagallo Raceway with podium finishes in both the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship and Australian GT ranks courtesy of Prodrive Racing/Supercheap Auto Racing and Audi Sport Customer Racing.

After a victory in the last round of the championship, Chaz Mostert backed it up this weekend with a second place finish in Sunday’s race behind Scott McLaughlin.

Mostert admits it hasn’t been the strongest start to the year, but four rounds in the #55 Supercheap Auto Ford Falcon is starting to come on strong.

“We're starting to find a base with our car but we've got a bit more work to do yet. It was good to bag some more points and get another consistent result so I'm pretty happy,” Mostert said.

"It’s awesome to get another podium this year. It wasn't the best weekend overall but Sunday was pretty awesome. The boys worked pretty hard, we made some big changes with the car and got it back feeling good for qualifying, closer to what we've had for the past couple of rounds.”

Fellow Prodrive racer, Mark Winterbottom, finished up in fourth place and is pleased with the progress the team has made ahead of returning to its test track, Winton Motor Raceway in two week’s time.

“Changes overnight in strategy direction, going back to sort of what we had before Phillip Island helped today and has given us a good direction heading into Winton. Fourth is another strong result, I'm happy we've got some consistency going and that we're making gains so bring on the next one,” Winterbottom said.

K&N-backed Holden Commodores also featured in the top 10, with Tekno Autosport’s Will Davison fifth and Garry Rogers Motorsport’s Garth Tander in ninth.

Australian GT also saw strong performances for the K&N-equipped Audi R8 LMSs of Ash Walsh/James Koundouris and Kelvin van der Linde/Geoff Emery claiming second and third respectively in the second of two 60 minute endurance races.

K&N-sponsored Chaz Mostert took second in the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship in Perth

K&N-sponsored Chaz Mostert took second in the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship in Perth

"This was one round where it all seemed to go right. Ash did an amazing job in both races,” said an elated Koundouris.

"I knew that it was going to be about making the tyres live over the distance," said Walsh.

"The end result is quite good – it's always happy to be up there running in the top five. You can't be disappointed with that."

Van der Linde and Emery also close the gap to the championship lead, which now sits at just 28 points with two rounds remaining.

"With every step we're getting closer and we've got a real shot at it now in the last two rounds. It's not necessary to go out and win every race – we're in it for the long haul,” Van Der Linde said.

The Supercars Championship resumes at Winton Motor Raceway with the Winton SuperSprint, while Australian GT moved to endurance mode with the opening round of the Australian Endurance Championship at the Phillip Island 500.

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Paul Warick Wins K&N Spring Fling at Galot Motorsports Park

Paul Warick, K&N Spring Fling, Galot Motorsports Park

Paul Warick and his team celebrate winning the K&N Spring Fling at Galot Motorsports Park

Paul Warick has won plenty of drag racing events. But he has never won a K&N Spring Fling event. He was one of 32 drivers selected to compete in the K&N Spring Fling event at Galot Motorsports Park in North Carolina and he jumped at the opportunity.

“I’ve never won at the Spring Fling,” Warick said. “In fact, this is my first Spring Fling I’ve ever raced at. Everything was top notch, everything was good to go. It’s top of the line, you couldn’t ask for no better.”

Warick, driving his Chevy Nova dragster, defeated Jason Lynch in the final round by less than one-thousandth of a second. Warick said he wasn’t sure of the outcome of the race until the win light came on in his car. He knew he beat Lynch off the line, his reaction time was 0.009 seconds to Lynch’s 0.013 seconds, and that might have been the difference in the race.

The field for the K&N Spring Fling was determined randomly. There were 32 drivers invited to the event. The first two rounds, the test and tune day, whittled the field down to eight drivers.

Warick said he won his first race comfortably. His second race was a little closer. His times were fast enough for him to advance to the final eight.

“I laid down a good lap the first round,” Warick said. “Second round I missed the tree a little bit. Right after that I said we have to tighten it up from here.”

Lee Dixon, Jeff Dobbins, Cameron Manuel, Brad Jeter, Chris Dean, John Taylor Jr. and Lynch were the other drivers to advance after the test and tune rounds.

“First round I won comfortably, I was really good on the tree,” Warick said. “Second round, it was close with the guy I had to run.”

Warick won his race against Dixon to reach the semifinals. Lynch defeated Jeter, a former Spring Fling champion. Dobbins beat Manuel and Taylor beat Dean.

Warick faced Taylor in the semifinals. All four semifinal drivers were guaranteed at least $500. The winners advanced to the final and a choice of dragsters, an American Race Car dragster or Racetech model. Warick was out front for the entire race against Taylor, but it was still a close finish.

Paul Warick, K&N Spring Fling, Galot Motorsports Park

Paul Warick beat Jason Lynch in the final round of the K&N Spring Fling at Galot Motorsports Park.

“I knew I was out front,” Warick said. “I just got down there, grabbed the brake and hoped for the best. I don’t call none of them easy because it’s not an easy world in the bracket races.”

Lynch faced Dobbins in the other semifinal and won.

In the final, Warick and Lynch had very similar runs. Both had great reaction times and it was a close race down the strip. Warick nosed Lynch at the finish line and won the first Spring Fling event of his career. He also won a supply of K&N oil filters.

“It’s awesome,” Warick said. “It helps us out. It’s top notch, can’t ask for much better.”

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N-Fab AmPro Yamaha’s Josh Toth Goes 5 for 5 in GNCC XC2 Class

Josh Toth racing in the GNCC XC2 Class in South Carolina

Toth has proven to be a consistent and adaptable racer in the GNCC series

When Josh Toth was signed to the N-Fab AmPro Yamaha factory squad mid-way through the 2016 Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC), team owner Randy Hawkins had high hopes for the Connecticut native. To say Toth has lived up to those expectations would be a serious understatement. Even with the late start in 2016, Toth finished 4th in the GNCC XC2 Class.

Clearly, resigning Toth for the 2017 season was priority number one for the K&N-sponsored N-Fab AmPro team. Again, Toth has not disappointed. After round five at South Carolina’s Camp Coker, Toth is now a perfect 5 for 5 in the 2017 GNCC.

In South Carolina, Toth piloted his YZ250FX to the win in the 7 lap race ahead of Jesse Groemm on his KTM and Craig DeLong riding a Husqvarna. Toth now has 140 series points, leading DeLong by 39 points. Groemm is in a three-way tie for 3rd with 92 points.

Josh Toth on the GNCC XC2 Class podium in South Carolina

Toth (center) is getting very familiar with the top podium spot in GNCC

Toth says that the partial season in 2016 gave him a great knowledge and experience base in GNCC that has helped facilitate his meteoric rise in the 2017 series. That experience, combined with a very productive off-season training regimen, has clearly resulted in Toth becoming a favorite for the GNCC XC2 title.

His experience in various American off-road racing series, as well as his success in ISDE competition, has contributed to Toth’s ability to win on the varied tracks and surfaces featured in the GNCC schedule. Under the tutelage of Hawkins, and with the support of N-Fab AmPro Yamaha, the sky seems to be the limit for Josh Toth.

Another notable N-Fab AmPro Yamaha performance in South Carolina was Ricky Russel's hard fought 4th Overall in the XC1 Class.

Josh Toth on the GNCC XC2 Class podium in South Carolina

Toth may be too young to drink, but he's perfecting the skill of spaying the bubbly

The next round of the GNCC is the newest venue addition to the series will be the X-Factor race in Peru, Indiana.

Remainder of the GNCC series schedule:

Rnd 6 May 20/21 - X Factor Whitetails, Peru, IN

Rnd 7 May 27/28 - The John Penton, Millfield, OH

Rnd 8 June 10/11 - Tomahawk, Odessa, NY

Rnd 9 June 24/25 - Snowshoe, Snowshoe, WV

Rnd 10 Sept. 9/10 - Unadilla, New Berlin, NY

Rnd 11 Sept. 23/24 - Mountaineer Run, Masontown, WV

Rnd 12 Oct. 7/8 - Powerline Park, St. Clairsville, OH

Rnd 13 Oct. 28/29 - Ironman, Crawfordsville, IN

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The 2017 Inaugural LS Fest West Will Be Held at the K&N-Sponsored Las Vegas Motor Speedway

One of the events for LS Fest West will be a Poker Run Challenge through downtown Las Vegas

One of the events for LS Fest West will be a Poker Run Challenge through downtown Las Vegas

The venerable LS engine. Arguably the most popular engine to ever grace the automotive industry. The LS started as a clean sheet design, with the basic layout harkening back to the Chevy small block. Soon after introduction, hot rodders saw the potential of the little V8 and it gained popularity quickly.

Enter Holley LS Fest. This annual event is a celebration of all things LS. Held near Holley’s headquarters in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the event gained almost a cult following and drew fans from around the globe to compete. With events like drag racing, autocross, drifting, and a dyno challenge, there is something for just about everyone.

The QA1 autocross and Baer Brakes 3S Challenge is guaranteed to get your heart pounding

The QA1 autocross and Baer Brakes 3S Challenge is guaranteed to get your heart pounding

For 2017, Holley decided to give the left coast of the US a chance to throw down and will be hosting an LS Fest West. They chose the K&N-sponsored Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the location for the inaugural LS Fest West. Just like the original, LS Fest West is going to be an adrenaline pumping, high octane burning, tire smoke filled weekend. If you want to go for a ride in a drift car, there will be exhibition style drifting on the outside road course on Sunday

Starting on Friday, the events kick off. Throughout the weekend, spectators will be able to enjoy any of the over 10 events that will be going on. On the Strip at LVMS will be the Car Craft Magazine Drag Racing featuring Outlaw True Street, LS Truck, LS Outlaw, and Grudge classes. Immediately adjacent to the drag strip is the off-road track. This will be the location for the Extreme Off-Road TV Off Road Challenge. This will be a show of raw off road prowess as trucks and buggies compete head to head in drag race style eliminations.

For off-road enthusiasts, the Extreme Off-Road TV Off Road Challenge will be kicking up the dust

For off-road enthusiasts, the Extreme Off-Road TV Off Road Challenge will be kicking up the dust

On the North side of the superspeedway will be the Lucas Oil Drift Challenge. Drivers of LS-powered drift cars will pair up for tire slaying competition with a $1,500 purse up for grabs. Behind the drift area will be where grip cars are put to the test in the QA1 autocross and Baer Brakes 3S Challenge. Here you will see some of the best handling and braking cars at the event run through a series of wide sweepers, tight hairpins, chicanes, and slaloms that is guaranteed to keep your heart pumping.

If you find yourself power hungry at any point during the weekend, BangShift.com will be hosting a Dyno Challenge. This will be open to any LS Fest participant and will measure horsepower and torque. At the end of the weekend, there will be a shootout of the top eight contenders and a winner will be announced. Road course action will be taking place with the ProTouring.com Road Course Challenge on the 2.4-mile, 12 turn outside road course next to the superspeedway.

LS-powered drift cars will be throwing down and giving rides to spectators at LS Fest West

LS-powered drift cars will be throwing down and giving rides to spectators at LS Fest West

If you need a bit of a slowdown, you can check out the LS1Tech.com Show-N-Shine. Here you will be able to check out some pieces of mechanical artwork. During the weekend, experienced judges will be on hand looking over the details and the crew from Holley will also be choosing their favorites. While your over there, you can take a walk down the midway and see the latest and greatest parts for your LS-equipped vehicles or grab a bite to eat at one of the food vendors.

As you can see there will be a ton to do and see during the weekend even for spectators. If you are in the area, be sure to swing by and check out it out. Also, check back for our coverage of the inaugural LS Fest West next week.

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K&N Performance Air Intake Boosts Power in Many 2008-2013 Twin Cam Harleys®

K&N RK-3930X intake kit for Harley twin cam engines

Everything needed for bolt on performance is included in the RK-3930X kit

Think for a moment about Clark Kent or a wolf in sheep’s clothing. There is something very exciting and satisfying about stealth power. For those who want more punch from their twin cam Harley-Davidson® in a stock-looking package, the new K&N RK-3930X performance intake system is just the ticket.

In K&N’s rigorous, controlled dynamometer testing, the RK-3930X provided nearly 6 additional horsepower in a stock 2013 103CI Harley® Street Glide. That estimated power gain was realized at a real-world riding sweet spot of 4400 RPM.

Just as impressive is the estimated torque boost of over 7.5 ft-lbs in the same 2013 Glide using the new RK itake. That peak gain was delivered at just over 3800 RPM. That is the kind of performance enhancement in the power band’s mid-range that will provide arm-stretching off-the-line acceleration.

K&N RK-3930X installed on a Harley-Davidson twin cam

The RK-3930X is designed with an innovative mounting plate and velocity stack

Those estimated power gains come in an innovative package that hides the intake magic behind the stock H-D® air cleaner cover. So what is the magic you ask? The RK Series assembly in the RK-3930X features an innovative powdercoated billet aluminum back plate that eliminates external breathers. At the intake’s core is a built-in, dyno-tuned velocity stack.

Of course, the intake includes a filter element that is constructed of K&N’s world-famous cotton gauze filter media. The pleated, oil-impregnated filter media allows a marked increase in air flow, while providing extremely efficient and reliable filtration.

The filter element is fully washable and reusable, eliminating the need to buy and dispose of paper filter elements. That makes sense for your pocketbook and for the environment. All that is needed for easy and effective filter recharging is a K&N cleaning kit like the 99-5000.

K&N RK-3930X installed on a Harley-Davidson twin cam

The RK-3930X sits behind the stock Harley intake cover

If you like your power delivered in an understated form, the RK-3930X may be the intake option for you. Check the application list below or consult K&N’s convenient online application tool.

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 FLHTP ELECTRA GLIDE POLICE 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
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHP ROAD KING POLICE 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 FLTR ROAD GLIDE 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 FLHTCUSE5 CVO ULTRA CLASSIC ELECTRA GLIDE 110 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 FLHT ELECTRA GLIDE STANDARD 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 FLHRSE4 SCREAMIN EAGLE ROAD KING 110 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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