The next event for the Formula Drift Schedule and our K&N Drivers is Orlando Speed World Oval in Orlando, Florida. Stay tuned for more news from K&N and the 2017 Formula Drift Season. | |||
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“This was a really cool experience. You know I got up there with the key and since we were the last to be drawn, we were last on stage. Well as soon as number 4 didn’t start it I knew it was us,” explained Fulton. “One of the best parts is my boss flew me back down and I picked the car up and did a little road trip on the way home. I definitely put that car to great use. I want to say thanks to everyone at K&N for putting this together and giving us a chance to win such a cool prize.” K&N could not be more excited for how this event turned out and would like to send a huge congratulations to John and the rest of the team at The General Store Spokane! | |||
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While at The Project Shop he noticed a dilapidated 1967 Chevrolet C10 pickup Greg had bought to fix and sell quickly. After a few years, the timing seemed right. Greg hadn’t gotten anywhere on the truck and Rod decided to buy it off of him as the basis for his next project. That was about three years ago. When Rod was going through the paperwork for the truck, he found that it had been pulled out of a salvage yard in his hometown of Ripley (believe it or not). The truck had sat, right under his nose, not more than a mile or two from his shops, in the same little town of 3,256 inhabitants. Go figure.
Since what Rod bought was really just a cab and a chassis, the first thing they did was to discard the outdated chassis. In its place is a No Limit Engineering frame with No Limit independent front suspension carrying RideTech coilovers and a Flaming River race-spec rack and pinion. At the rear is a nine-inch Moser rear axle with 3.70 gears and an Autotech WAVETRAC diff, connected to the chassis via a No Limit four-bar linkage with RideTech coilovers. To keep everything under control Speedway NASCAR-type adjustable anti-roll bars round out the suspension.
It also features L92 high-flow cylinder heads that support the airflow drawn through the K&N panel air filter cleverly mounted to capture incoming air through the hood scoop. Said scoop is actually a carbon fiber ZL1 hood grafted onto the C10 steel hood. The panel filter itself is a K&N 33-2035 for the ZR1 Corvette. The filter was chosen as its shape was a better fit. The air coming through is then passed off to the Eaton EVS 1.9L supercharger. Bolted up to the motor is a Chevrolet Performance Supermatic 4L85E four-speed automatic, selected for its ability to handle the LSA’s diesel-like 551 lb-ft of torque.
But while suspension components and engine specs are impressive, it’s the attention to detail that’s been put into this truck that truly sets it apart. Owner Rod Parsons says he lost numerous nights’ sleep worrying over the details. To him, the components of the truck that the eye can see are even more important than what was hidden underneath, and that’s a tall order.
Now while Rod is obsessive, like insisting on aerospace-type 12-point stainless steel fasteners be used throughout the vehicle, he’s not necessarily brand loyal. He’s selected items that will work best on the truck and not just from one brand or company’s catalog. For example, a Ford-style rear end is one tip-off, but here are a few more: the paint color came originally from Subaru, for which they won the Color Grand Prix in Japan. The seats are from a Pontiac G8, the outside mirrors are from a Ford Mustang, the air filter from a ZR-1 Corvette, the door handles from a Chevrolet Equinox, just to name a few.
The gray of the wheel centers perfectly contrasts with the painted sheet metal. Further, that same gray was carried into the interior of the ZL1 C10 to interlink the interior with the exterior of the truck. Inside, the factory dashboard was reinstalled with two inches more rake, making the gauges easier to read. A custom-made billet replica of the original instrument panel, painted body color, houses Auto Cross gauges from Classic Instruments. Credit goes to Steve Holcomb at Pro Auto Custom Interiors for the implementation of the interior, including pulling the gray of the wheel centers into the cab as an accent color.
All hardware was removed from the bed and the entire assembly was welded, filled, and reassembled, which now presents a completely clean look. FYI, over 150 feet of weld was required to hang the bed together. The bed floor was raised four inches and the width of the rear wheel arches was increased by 2.5” on each side to accommodate the 335mm section width tires. The tailgate was filled and the release moved inside the bed. Beneath it the bodywork is rolled into a diffuser, and hanging on for dear life at the top of the tailgate is a NASCAR-like rear spoiler that communicates to anyone within range that this truck is as much for go as it is for show.
Rod credits Ralph Whisenhunt for working with Greg and keeping the project moving, and WD Moore for figuring out how to wire modern systems into a 50-year-old truck. Rod largely credits Greg for the success of the project. “I feel Greg’s multiple talents, workmanship, and our vision has produced a one-of-a-kind special truck.” All the effort has been recognized by the company that built the C10 in the first place. At the 2016 SEMA Show, the ZL1 C10 was honored with a GM Design Award. Photos courtesy Classic Trucks Magazine | ||||||||
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Renezeder is understandably reflective about his amazing career and what it has meant to him. He is also extremely grateful to those in his extended racing circle. Teamwork has always been the signature trademark in Renezeder’s career. "Each moment behind the wheel has been a learning experience and a great privilege," said Renezeder. “As I look toward the future and my retirement from racing, I am overwhelmed by the great memories I have made with my family, my team, my sponsors, and all of my fans. I have gained lifelong friendships” While 2017 will be his final racing season, Renezeder is locked and loaded to give race fans a reason to cheer at each stop of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. Renezeder has voiced his desire to race harder than ever before and leave his fans, race crew, and sponsors with a memorable final season.
K&N congratulates Carl Renezeder on an amazing off-road racing career. It has been an honor to be an integral part of Team Renezeder Racing all of these years. Race fans can experience the first act of Renezeder’s farewell tour in round one of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series at the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona. 2017 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series
MAY 20/21, 2017, Estero Beach Resort, Ensenada, Mexico JUNE 24/25, 2017, Utah Motorsports Campus, Utah JULY 22/23, 2017, Lucas Oil Speedway, Missouri AUGUST 26/27, 2017, Wild West Motorsports, Nevada SEPTEMBER 15/16, 2017, Glen Helen Raceway, California OCTOBER 21/22, 2017, Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, Arizona | |||
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Thanks to K&N, you can do just that. As a part of K&N’s line of washable and reusable cabin air filters, they have introduced the K&N VF8000. This cabin air filter replaces the stock cabin air filter in most 2002 and newer Freightliner trucks, including Century Class, Columbia and Coronado, and Cascadia models. K&N cabin air filters are the first of their kind designed to replace the stock cabin filter for a washable and reusable version. These filters clean and freshen the incoming air, removing potentially harmful pollutants before the air enters the cab of your truck. Thanks to the washable and reusable properties of these filters, when the filter gets dirty, instead of throwing it away and spending money on another paper air filter, all you have to do is remove the filter and clean it with K&N’s 99-6000 cabin air filter cleaner. Once the filter has been rinsed clean, just respray it with the K&N refresher spray that comes in the kit. This spray helps add an electrostatic property to the filter. This actually grabs and holds onto contaminants, holding them in place until it is time to clean the filter again. K&N is so sure of the quality of their cabin air filters that they guarantee them with a 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty. They are able to last this long because of the quality of materials used. To start, the innovative synthetic filter media is sandwiched between a pair of epoxy coated aluminum mesh layers. This gives the filter rigidity and durability. This is then pleated for added surface area and molded into a urethane frame for an OE level of fitment. If you put a lot of miles on your truck and haven’t checked your cabin air filter in a while, you may want to take a look at the K&N line of cabin air filters. A saturated cabin air filter can also put unnecessary strain on your blower motor, so switching to a cleanable filter could also help prevent costly repair bills and down time. To find out if K&N makes a replacement filter for your truck, you can use the K&N cross reference search and search for your filter manufacturer. And if you aren’t a truck driver, driving a Freightliner for a living, K&N makes washable cabin air filters for cars, trucks, and SUVs too. Check out K&N’s application tool to find the right product for your needs.
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