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The 1st annual OPTIMA Ultimate Film Festival presented by K&N Air Filters will take place Thursday, November 5, 2015 during the annual SEMA trade show week in Las Vegas, Nevada

The first annual OPTIMA Ultimate Film Festival presented by K&N Air Filters will be taking place Thursday, November 5, 2015 during the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show week in Las Vegas, Nevada. The OPTIMA Ultimate Film Festival presented by K&N air filters challenged enthusiasts from all across the country to submit their most exciting and powerful performance automotive content for two categories: Short Film and Action Cam.

Films chosen as finalists will be shown at an exclusive screening event during the 2015 SEMA Show on Thursday, November 5, 2015, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. David Freiburger of The Enthusiast Network’s automotive adventure show, Roadkill, will host this dynamic event. OPTIMA Ultimate Film Festival presented by K&N Air Filters attendees will be using Wedgies.com text-to-vote technology to determine the winners.

Tickets are limited and can be obtained at OPTIMA Alley or at the OPTIMA Batteries booth #22755 in the Las Vegas Convention Center during the 2015 SEMA show. Doors at The Courtyard at House of Blues, Mandalay Bay will open at 7:00 p.m. and VIPs must arrive by 7:30 p.m. to preserve their VIP status. The program will begin at 8:00 p.m. sharp and will conclude at 10:00 p.m. For more information including rules, how to enter, and more, visit http://www.OPTIMAfilmfest.com.

The Mystik Lubricants TerraCross Championship’s Women’s Class will end the season with a Halloween shootout at Polaris Camp RZR in the Glamis sand dunes on October 29-31, 2015

The Mystik Lubricants TerraCross Championship’s Women’s Class will close out the season with a Halloween shootout in the dunes at Polaris Camp RZR in Glamis, California on October 29-31, 2015. The TerraCross Championship features the best of off-road and action sport athletes competing on rough, tough and muddy courses complete with obstacles such as rocks, logs, crossover jumps and tight turns. With events televised on CBS Sports, spec Polaris RZR XP 1000 vehicles, and top athletes from diverse racing backgrounds, TerraCross has become one of the premier racing series in the world.

The Women’s class is the fastest growing field in TerraCross and the ladies will descend on Polaris Camp RZR to decide the 2015 Mystik Lubricants TerraCross Women’s Championship. For the first time ever, Saturday Night TerraCross is racing under the lights. Musco lighting will light up the TerraCross track for night-time CBS Sports TV racing.  Polaris Camp RZR in Glamis, California is the pinnacle of the 2015 Mystic Lubricants TerraCross Championship series. Key partners, including Walker Evans Racing, Pro Armor, Fox Shocks, and PRP Seats will be on site. Polaris Camp RZR will feature a full set of racing for the Women’s class, with the champion being crowned under the lights.

Shelby Anderson, Danielle Weatherby, and K&N air filters’ Katie Vernola are within 6 points of one another and are poised to strike at the #1 spot in the TerraCross Women’s Championship

Sarah Price, riding for Optimas Starters and IMG Motor Sports, holds a commanding lead atop the 2015 TerraCross Women’s Championship points race. One Source/Walker Evans Racing’s Shelby Anderson, SuperATV.com/GMH Motorsports’ Danielle Weatherby, and K&N air filters’ Katie Vernola are within 6 points of one another and are poised to strike at the #1 spot. Ami Houde, riding for Pro Armor rounds out the top five. The women’s class features some of the top athletes from the world of powersports. Catch the hottest racing on the track as the Mystik Lubricant’s TerraCross Women’s Championship is decided at Polaris Camp RZR.

The racing action will kick off at Polaris Camp RZR Glamis located at the Glamis Beach Store from Thursday, October 29, 2015 - Saturday, October 31, 2015. This is a free Event. Racing will start immediately on Saturday night after the over-the-top giveaway of four Polaris RZR XP ® Turbos to lucky fans. Racing times are as follows: Thursday, October 29, 2015 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm PST practice and seeding; Friday, October 30, 2015 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST and 4:30pm - 6:00pm PST; and Saturday, October 31, 2015 from 9:30am - 11:00am PST and 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST.

A highly customized 1967 Chevy Camaro with a twin turbo Chevy LS3 engine and built by East Bay Muscle Cars will be featured in the K&N Filters’ 2015 SEMA Show Booth #22561

Body modifications to this ’67 Camaro include a custom front valance and front fenders with EBMC air induction to aid engine cooling and provide fresh air to a pair of K&N air filters

East Bay Muscle Cars, in Brentwood, California, is dedicated to producing only the highest quality, trend setting custom builds with a special focus on the Pro-Touring market segment. For those that don’t know, the Pro-Touring style takes classic American muscle cars and modifies them with enhanced suspension components, braking, drivetrain, and aesthetics. Pro-Touring cars embrace classic American automotive styling and infuse these timeless machines with the performance and amenities of new muscle or even super cars.

East Bay Muscle Cars’ clean, modern facility and enthusiasm for the cars they build have set them apart and earned them praise within in the industry. East Bay Muscle Cars was named Hot Rod Magazine Top Ten Trendsetter at 2012 SEMA show and they continue to be a leader in cutting edge design and technology. East Bay Muscle Cars, or EBMC for short, will be bringing an exquisite example of a Pro-Touring inspired 1967 Chevy Camaro, nicknamed Snowblind after the PPG Honda White paint, to the 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

At first glance Snowblind looks like one of many 1967 Camaro restomods that can be seen across the country. However, EBMC believes that the parts you don’t see are just as important as the parts you do see. Snowblind is a perfect example of this statement, because after a closer look it becomes apparent this isn’t the average customized 1967 Camaro. Essentially, the only part of this car that is factory Chevrolet is the car’s unibody platform. Both the front and rear subframes have been swapped out for Art Morrison units including a triangulated 4-link 9” Ford live-axle housing.

Hidden under the carbon fiber heat extractor hood of this 1967 Chevy Camaro named Snowblind is a Turnkey Engine Supply Chevy LS3 engine with twin turbochargers & intercoolers

A custom fabricated rear valance, custom integrated rear spoiler, and custom built rear bumper tidy up the backside of this 1967 Chevy Camaro built by EBMC and named Snowblind

Body modifications include a Custom fabricated front valance and front fenders with EBMC air induction to aid engine cooling and provide fresh air to a pair of K&N air filters. Very little of the stock 1967 Camaro body was left untouched. EMBC even re-contoured the A-pillars and drip rails, as well as lowered the rear quarter panels down 2” towards wheel openings for a sleeker look. A custom fabricated rear valance, custom integrated rear spoiler, and custom built rear bumper tidy up Snowblind’s backside. EBMC installed 1968 Chevy Camaro doors to eliminate the factory vent wing windows. Even more modifications are hidden under the carbon fiber heat extractor hood.

Pop the hood and a Turnkey Engine Supply Chevy LS3 engine with twin turbochargers will stare you in the face. Additional performance mods under the hood include EBMC custom Stainless steel headers, EBMC induction system and water to air intercoolers. East Bay Muscle Cars left no stone unturned when it came to Snowblind. Mounted to the custom carbon fiber inner wheel wells are EBMC fabricated power steering fluid and coolant reservoirs. You won’t find any junk in the truck at the other end of the car. Under the deck lid with integrated spoiler, hides DSE minitubs to allow 325 mm wide rear tires.

Power is transferred from the massive twin turbo LS3 via a T56 Magnum transmission and ram dual disc clutch connected to an Inland Empire Driveline custom 3.5” aluminum driveshaft. Forward thrust meets the pavement via Rushforth wheels. Wrapping the 18x10 fronts, and 19x12 rears, are 285/35-18 and 325/30-19 Nitto Tires. Because the faster a car goes, the more power it needs to stop, EBMC installed Wilwood 14” slotted and vented brake rotors in the front and rear of Snowblind. 6-piston front and 4-piston rear, Superlight calipers paired with a Wilwood pedal assembly provides the clamping force needed to slow this ‘67 Camaro to a complete stop.

The inside of the 1967 Camaro called Snowblind has been modernized with a custom East Bay Muscle Cars 3D printed instrument cluster housing Dakota Digital VHX gauges

Come see the East Bay Muscle Cars Snowblind 1967 Chevy Camaro featured in the K&N Air Filters 2015 SEMA show booth, number 22561, or keep an eye out for it on an autocross track

The inside of Snowblind is equally modernized with modified Corbeau seats wrapped in leather as well as microsuede and an EBMC seat belt harness bar to keep occupants in place. A custom EBMC 3D printed instrument cluster houses Dakota Digital VHX gauges and all the interior panels have been modified for a more precise fit. Additional interior modifications include a custom built center console, short pile carpet and LED lighting.

The East Bay Muscle Cars Snowblind 1967 Chevy Camaro will be featured in the K&N Air Filters 2015 SEMA show booth, number 22561. Do not miss the opportunity to come see this work of automotive art up close and in person at the K&N SEMA show booth. But if you can’t make it, don’t fret. Snowblind can be spotted competing in Autocross races, including those put on by the Ultimate Street Car Association (USCA).

Before reaching the All American Speedway in Roseville, California Gracin Raz said he had the car to beat and he proved this by taking the 21 Means 21 Pole Award present by Coors Light

During the race Gracin Raz fell back as far as 12th place; however, in NASCAR, and most forms of motorsports, at the end the day only one lap matters and that is the last one

The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West had one of the closest point battles seen in the history of the series going into the Toyota/NAPA Auto Parts 150 presented by Axle Crutch at All American Speedway in Roseville, California. After the penultimate race in the 2015 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West season the points chase only became more intense as the top four in championship points are now within 12 points of each other.

Going into the second to last race of the season at All-American Spedway there were only 16 points between points leader Noah Gragson and fourth in points Gracin Raz. A good finish in this race could have had a serious effect on the outcome of the points chase. Before reaching the track, Gracin Raz had his sight on placing his no.27 Montana Tech Ford Fusion in Victory Lane. The Lake Oswego, Oregon native said he knew “we were going to be the car to beat.” He proved his statement to be true by taking the Coors Light 21 Means 21 pole award and leading the field to green for the Toyota/NAPA Auto Parts 150 presented by Axle Crutch.

During the race Gracin Raz fell back as far as 12th place. However, in NASCAR, and most forms of motorsports, at the end the day only one lap matters and that is the last one. On a green-white-checkered restart the 18-year-old Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender started on the bottom row in third. Raz managed a hard charge past Chris Eggleston, who’s currently second in points, and then past race leader Alex Schutte on the last lap to take the lead. This carried the Jefferson-Pitts driver on to capture his first win in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West and the third for the newly founded team.

On a green-white-checkered flag restart Gracin Raz started on the bottom row in third and managed a hard charge past Chris Eggleston as well as Alex Schutte to take the lead for the win

Gracin Raz’s hard charge on the final lap of the Toyota/NAPA Auto Parts 150 presented by Axle Crutch carried the Jefferson-Pitts driver on to capture his first NASCAR K&N Pro Series West win

Points leader Noah Gragson rallied his way to the front of the pack early on in the race. Unfortunately for Gragson, a late race altercation with Chris Eggleston caused Gragson to finish 8th and he surrendered the points lead to Eggleston. Gracin Raz was followed by Alex Schutte in second and Chris Eggleston in third. David Mayhew and Braeden Havens rounded out the top 5 for the Toyota/NAPA Auto Parts 150 presented by Axle Crutch at All American Speedway in Roseville, California.

Chris Eggleston currently leads the championship points going into the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West season finale Casino Arizona 100 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 12, 2015. Only 4 points behind Eggleston is previous points leader Noah Gragson, followed by Gracin Raz and Ryan Partridge. There is a mere 12 point spread between 1st and 4th going in to the final race of the season and the championship is still up for grabs.

Story Author: Hannah Newhouse Hannah is an 18-year old sophomore at Boise State University in search of her marketing degree. Along with a full-time college schedule, she competes in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West and traveling super late model series. If not behind the wheel of a car, Hannah plans to make her career in the field of marketing and public relations for the world of motorsports.

When choosing their first performance modification for the Corvette Online Project C700 2015 Stingray Z51, Corvette Online chose the superior airflow and superior performance of K&N

Despite industry leading performance, the 2014, 2015, & 2016 Chevy C7 Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2L LT1 V8  is equipped with a low-tech disposable air filter inside the air box

Corvette Online is a leading digital magazine dedicated to America’s Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette. Corvette Online caters to all generations of GM’s flagship performance car with news, car features, and in-depth technical content. When deciding which performance modification to perform first to the Corvette Online Project C700 2015 Chevy Corvette Stingray Z51, Corvette Online sought the superior airflow and superior performance K&N is known for.

Brent Davis of Corvette Online wrote, “To this point, we have been beyond pleased with the performance, drivability, sound, and handling of the Stingray. However, we can never seem to leave well enough alone, and as such we have officially kicked off the path which will hopefully allow us to fulfill the goal of this build, and thus proving worthy of its name...producing 700 HP.”

Despite industry leading performance, the 2014-2016 Corvette is equipped with a low-tech disposable air filter inside the air box. However, K&N high-flow stock replacement air filter E-0665 is designed to inject high-flow technology into the 2014, 2015, & 2016 Chevy Corvette. While Corvette Online was ultimately more interested in running the K&N 2014-2015 Corvette intake system 63-3081, they decided to first see how the standard replacement air filter could improve performance.

K&N high-flow stock replacement air filter number E-0665 is designed to inject high-flow technology into the 2014, 2015, & 2016 Chevy C7 Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2L LT1 V8

Corvette Online gave their 2015 Chevy Z51 Stingray some time to cool down following the dyno passes with a K&N air filter before moving on to the complete K&N air intake system install

After installing the K&N 2014-2016 Chevy Corvette 6.2L V8 replacement air filter, Corvette Online strapped the otherwise stock Stingray to their in-house Dynojet dynamometer. As Brent Davis wrote, “You may just be as pleasantly surprised as we were.” Brent continued, “With that simple and very inexpensive change, our stingray produced 407.7 HP and 384.1 lb-ft of torque. This is an increase over stock of 10.3 horsepower and 6.1 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels, which is really quite impressive.”

Corvette Online gave their 2015 Z51 Stingray some time to cool down following the dyno passes with a K&N air filter before moving on to the complete K&N air intake system install. Brent Davis wrote in his online article, “The installation was very simple and straight forward. The job only takes a few simple hand tools and the supplied instructions to make it a walk in the park. This procedure is best completed in the comfort of a garage, but if a driveway or parking spot is all you have, fear not; you will be back on the road in no time and reaping the benefits of your new (K&N) air intake system.”

Corvette Online described the K&N air intake install as best completed in a garage, but if a driveway or parking spot is all you have, fear not; you will be back on the road in no time

A K&N stock replacement air filter showed gains of over 10 HP and 6 lb-ft of torque, and the K&N air intake gave an increase of 14.8 HP and 12.1 lb-ft of torque compared to stock

When Corvette Online strapped their 2015 Chevy Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2L V8, with an 8-speed automatic transmission, to their dyno in stock trim the car produced 397.4 HP and 378.0 lb-ft of torque. As mentioned earlier dyno testing with a K&N stock replacement air filter showed gains of over 10 HP and 6 lb-ft of torque. But for Corvette Online it was now time to see if K&N was able to live up to its estimated additional power increase of 12.51 horsepower.

The results of the dyno test with K&N air intake 63-3081 “showed that with the full K&N system in place, our LT1 pushed out 412.2 HP and 390.1 lb-ft of torque. Overall, this modification gave us an increase of 14.8 HP and 12.1 lb-ft of torque compared to our stock base run,” wrote Brent. In his online article he continued, “We are happy that we outperformed the results claimed by K&N, as they said you can expect a gain of 12.51 horsepower.” Brent also wrote, “The dyno graph shown here also depicts an important aspect we like to look at, which is known as the power under the curve. Simply put, this means that while peak numbers are great, there is more to it than that.”

As seen in the dyno graph above the K&N intake flattens the torque curve out at a more usable RPM and stays there longer, while the HP curve moved up and produces HP longer

Looking at the Dynojet dyno chart from Corvette Online, the drop-in K&N replacement air filter increased performance slightly, but almost follows the stock dyno curve contour. However, K&N air intake 63-3081 was able to effectively reshape the power curve a bit. Brent wrote, “The torque curve flattens out at a lower, more usable, RPM and stays there longer, while the horsepower curve moved up in the RPM range yet produces in excess of 375 HP for a much longer period.”

Probably more important than dyno graph numbers and horsepower claims is how a vehicle drives on the road. Brent wrote in the Corvette Online article, “When you are starting out with such a large amount of horsepower, it makes more substantial gains to really notice a difference from the driver’s seat. While the car may not “feel” a whole lot faster, we definitely felt a difference pulling through some of the taller gears. The LT1 no longer sounds starved for air and its throttle response is noticeably improved. We couldn’t be happier with our results and to report positive power numbers with either choice.”

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