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K&N sponsored WoO Sprint car champ Donny Schatz has such an extraordinary list of accomplishments in his career and can be considered one of short-track racing’s best

The World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series started in 1978 to organize the most talented sprint car racers, and has tested many competitors over the past several decades. K&N sponsored Sprint car champion Donny Schatz has amassed such an extraordinary list of accomplishments during his career, that he can be considered one of short-track racing’s best. Donny Schatz, a resident of Fargo, North Dakota, worked tirelessly to reach champion status, earning his stripes as a young rookie and climbing to the top in a sport dominated by iconic figures.

K&N Racing’s Donny Schatz scored his 200th career World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory at Grays Harbor Raceway on Monday, September 7, 2015; becoming only the 3rd driver to do so

Donny Schatz learned the fundamentals of becoming a WoO champion by spending many grueling years chasing sprint car legends Steve Kinser, Sammy Swindell and Mark Kinser around dirt tracks all across America. Meeting challenges head-on has been a true asset for K&N sponsored six-time WoO champion Donny Schatz. After capturing a pair of titles driving a sprint car owned by his family, Schatz made a seamless transition to driving for Tony Stewart Racing (TSR). Schatz has thrived under the spotlight of racing for three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart and continues to prove his thirst for success is far from quenched.

Not one to sit still K&N’s Donny Schatz spends the winter months in the U.S. racing sprint cars in Australia. Schatz’s success “Down Under” has been remarkable, as he’s won a number of major events both in the World Series Sprintcar tour and major events at Sydney Speedway, Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway in Brisbane and at Premier Speedway in Warrnambool. As a result, Donny Schatz has earned quite a following in Australia. Additionally, Schatz has expanded his stateside racing to also include Dirt Late Model competition.

Recently, Donny Schatz was informally inducted into an elite group among World of Outlaw racers. Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing’s Donny Schatz scored his 200th career World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory at Grays Harbor Raceway on Monday, September 7, 2015. Donny Schatz is only the third driver in World of Outlaw Sprint Series history to earn 200 career WoO victories. Arguably Schatz is still at, or near, the peak of his career and will most certainly continue to amass victories on the way to setting additional records.

Schatz knows it’s not easy to win championships. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and the support of companies like K&N air filters. Schatz said, “You win championships by never giving up and working for everything you get. My guys work hard to give me a race car this good. Our K&N Engineering Carbon Fiber Air Box helps us achieve maximum horsepower at every race.” Find vehicle specific K&N products using the K&N Application Search, or browse K&N’s extensive offering of performance parts and racing products at KNFilters.com. Then use the K&N Dealer Search to find a K&N dealer in almost any part of the world.

K&N October 2015 calendar model Katie Vernola used her modeling career to save money for a Polaris RZR 900 and begin racing the Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road and Terracross series

Shortly after graduating High School K&N’s October 2015 calendar model Katie Vernola began to work modeling jobs as an easy and fun way to earn money. As a native of California’s high-desert Katie was naturally interested in the area’s highly popular recreational off-road culture. Aspiring to own a side-by-side UTV of her own, Katie continued to use her modeling gigs as an avenue to gather up the funds needed to purchase a Polaris Ranger RZR 900.

Despite a broken front axle, a disintegrated front wheel bearing, and no brakes Katie Vernola earned a 4th place finish in the Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series Walker Evans RZR 900 class

Initially, Katie had no intention of racing her new side-by-side. She simply wanted to take her Polaris RZR out to local riding areas, such as the Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Area and the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, more commonly known as Glamis. All that changed after Katie attended a Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series race as a spectator. Katie said, “It was love at first site, and I immediately wanted to be able to race the next race in the RZR 900 Production class.”

In the highly competitive Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series Production 1000 UTV class K&N’s Katie Vernola was able to move forward through the chaos before crossing the finish line in 14th

From there Katie worked hard to put together a race program from scratch. She was lucky enough to gain the support of several sponsors, like K&N air filters, to chase her new-found racing dream. Katie’s first race was at Round 1 of the 2014 Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series. In only her first race, Katie managed a top 10 finish; setting the stage for a newly discovered addiction to racing. Now Katie enjoys going to the track whenever she can for additional seat time and hopes for an opportunity to move up the ranks of short course racing.

In just the month of September 2015 Katie planned to race in both the Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series near her home town, followed by two rounds of Terracross in Minnesota, and another Terracross double header in North Carolina. At round 6 of the Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series Katie entered the Walker Evans RZR 900 class as well as the Production 1000 UTV class in her Polaris RZR 1000. Both of her RZR side-by-sides received new coil springs and suspension changes prior to round 6. With limited practice and a different setup, Katie was forced to become familiar with her cars during qualifying. Katie would start the Walker Evans RZR 900 and Production 1000 races from near the back of the pack.

K&N Filters’ Katie Vernola made a cross country trek to North Branch, Minnesota for rounds 3 and 4 of the Terracross series where she made it on the podium in with a 3rd place finish

Not to be discouraged, Katie looked at this as an opportunity to focus and battle through the pack. Despite a broken front axle, a disintegrated front wheel bearing, and no brakes; Katie managed to earn an incredible 4th place finish in the Walker Evans RZR 900 class. In the highly competitive Production 1000 UTV class Katie was able to move forward through the chaos before crossing the finish line in 14th. Most recently Katie made a cross country trek to North Branch, Minnesota for rounds 3 and 4 of the Terracross series. Katie made it on the podium in Minnesota with a 3rd place finish in round 3 and a 5th place finish in round 4.

Katie Vernola relies on K&N air filters and K&N oil filters to keep her Polaris RZR side-by-side racing program going strong. Additionally, keep an eye out for Katie Vernola in the upcoming October 2015 page of the K&N calendar. To find K&N performance upgrades for Polaris RZR side-by-sides, or another vehicle, use the Search by Vehicle tool.

K&N air intake 57-2581 replaces factory components on 2011-2014 Ford F150 5.0L V8 pickups with a free-flowing roto-molded black HDPE air intake tube coupled to a high-flow K&N air filter

For the American muscle car enthusiast, the term “5-oh” recalls mental images of Fox Body Ford Mustangs produced by Ford from 1978 to 1993. While a 5.0-liter displacement V8 engine was found in several GM cars during that same era, Ford practically owns the rights to using 5.0 on the side of its vehicles. As a corporate engine the 302 cubic inch (5.0L) Windsor V8 also found its way into the best-selling Ford F150 pickup. As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end and the “5-oh” Windsor block was phased out in favor of the 4.6L Modular Ford V8. Yet another saying goes something like, “what goes around comes around.” For the 2011 model year Ford brought back the 5.0-liter V8 engine. This new Coyote V8 motor was highly advertised in the Ford Mustang, but managed to find its way into the Ford F150 despite Ford’s focus on the 3.5L Ecoboost V6.

Found in the Mustang, but tuned for high-torque output, the 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 Ford F150 5.0L Coyote V8 motor is designed to be a tough and dependable work horse

The 2011-2014 5.0L V8 equipped Ford F150 doesn’t benefit from the same level of performance as the Ford Mustang, however, it can still hold its own. Tuned for high-torque output, the F150 Coyote motor is designed to be a tough and dependable work horse. Of course, there is never any harm in increasing performance. Whether needed for towing, hauling a heavy load, or simply passing a slow moving truck, the K&N street legal air intake system for 2011-2014 Ford F150 5.0L V8 models will provide owners with superior airflow and superior performance. K&N air intake 57-2581 replaces the restrictive factory induction components found on 2011-2014 Ford F150 5.0L V8 pickups with a free-flowing roto-molded black HDPE air intake tube coupled to a high-flow K&N air filter.

K&N street legal intake 57-2581 was dyno tested in-house by K&N filters and shown to provide a 2011 Ford F150 5.0 with an estimated additional 12.05 street-legal horsepower & 12.76 lb-ft of torque

This combination of increased airflow, reduced restriction, less turbulence, and an application specific air filter heat shield allows the F150 V8 engine to breathe easier. Reducing the amount of effort needed to breathe, while also increasing airflow, adds up to impressive gains in street-legal horsepower and torque for 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 Ford F150 5.0L V8 pickups. K&N street legal intake 57-2581 was installed on an otherwise stock 2011 Ford F150 5.0L V8 and dyno tested in-house by K&N filters. The result was an estimated additional 12.05 street-legal horsepower and 12.76 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheels of an already built Ford tough pickup. No additional modifications or tuning are required to experience an increase in power from K&N 50-state legal air intake 57-2581.

Besides increasing performance, K&N air intake 57-2581 can help 2011-2014 Ford F150 5.0 V8 owners spend less time and money on routine maintenance with washable air filter RC-5173

Besides increasing performance, a K&N air intake system can help Ford F150 owners spend less time and money on routine maintenance. K&N 50-state legal intake system 57-2581 includes a washable / reusable K&N high-flow air filter, number RC-5173. The pleated cotton design, and large size allows this air filter to go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings. When it becomes time to clean the air filter, using a K&N Recharger® air filter service kit will make it function virtually like new. The durable made in the USA construction of RC-5173 means it will likely be the last air filter your 2011-2014 Ford F150 5.0 V8 will need. K&N backs its high-flow air filters, and performance air intake systems with a 10-year/million mile limited warranty to give K&N users peace of mind.

K&N 50-state street legal Ford F150 air intake system is designed to provide a guaranteed increase in performance for the following Ford F150 pickup trucks:

2014 Ford F150 5.0L V8 F/I
2013 Ford F150 5.0L V8 F/I
2012 Ford F150 5.0L V8 F/I
2011 Ford F150 5.0L V8 F/I

To find additional K&N F-150 products, please visit the Ford F-150 air filters and Ford F-150 air intakes pages. To find K&N performance upgrades for other vehicles, use the Search by Vehicle tool. To find an authorized K&N dealer nearby, use the K&N Dealer Search function.

The PS-7027 Pro Series replacement oil filter can help engine performance in your Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze, or Aveo, as well as other Buick, and Pontiac subcompact cars by reducing oil filter restriction

Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “What separates two people most profoundly is a different sense and degree of cleanliness.” If Nietzsche were a car guy, he probably would’ve said the same thing about automotive oil filters too. Not all oil filters provide the same degree of cleanliness. Clean oil is essential to a vehicle’s performance and beyond that; an engine needs plenty of it. So how can an engine have outstanding oil filtration as well as high oil flow rates? Install a K&N Pro Series replacement oil filter.

The K&N PS-7027 Pro Series factory replacement oil filter is a performance upgrade over the stock oil filter in several Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac and Saturn subcompact cars

The K&N PS-7027 Pro Series factory replacement oil filter is a performance upgrade over the stock oil filter in the Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac and Saturn subcompact models listed below. This cartridge oil filter has a large, pleated, surface area of premium filter media. This oil filter stands out from the crowd with its design and performance. Its design allows the filter to help improve engine performance by reducing oil filter restriction, allowing for higher oil flow rates. The media also provides excellent oil filtration and engine protection. The PS-7027 is compatible with all synthetic, conventional and blended motor oils. It can go for extended oil change intervals, when used in accordance with the vehicle and motor oil manufacturers’ recommendations. Installing the PS-7027 K&N oil filter is as simple as installing a factory replacement oil filter. The K&N PS-7027 oil filter comes with a new nitrile rubber O-ring to help ensure a leak-free seal in the oil filter housing.

K&N has a profound sense of quality that is evident in all of its products, including the Pro Series oil filter line. The design and construction of the PS-7027 Pro Series oil filter makes it stand out from the crowd of lesser oil filters with reliable performance. Order one today!

The PS-7027 Pro Series oil filter is a performance upgrade for the models listed below:

2015 Chevrolet Trax 1.4L L4
2015 Chevrolet Sonic 1.8L L4
2015 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4L L4
2015 Chevrolet Cruze 1.8L L4
2015 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L L4
2015 Buick Encore 1.4L L4
2014 Chevrolet Trax 1.8L L4
2014 Chevrolet Trax 1.4L L4
2014 Chevrolet Sonic 1.8L L4
2014 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4L L4
2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1.8L L4
2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L L4
2014 Buick Encore 1.4L L4
2013 Chevrolet Trax 1.8L L4
2013 Chevrolet Trax 1.4L L4
2013 Chevrolet Sonic 1.8L L4
2013 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4L L4
2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1.8L L4
2013 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L L4
2013 Buick Encore 1.4L L4
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1.8L L4
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1.4L L4
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1.8L L4
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L L4
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1.8L L4
2011 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L L4
2011 Chevrolet Aveo5 1.6L L4
2011 Chevrolet Aveo 1.6L L4
2010 Pontiac G3 1.6L L4
2010 Chevrolet Cruze 1.8L L4
2010 Chevrolet Aveo5 1.6L L4
2010 Chevrolet Aveo 1.6L L4
2009 Suzuki Swift Plus 1.6L L4
2009 Saturn Astra 1.8L L4
2009 Pontiac G3 Wave 1.6L L4
2009 Pontiac G3 1.6L L4
2009 Chevrolet Aveo5 1.6L L4
2009 Chevrolet Aveo 1.6L L4
2008 Saturn Astra 1.8L L4
2008 Pontiac G3 1.6L L4

To find a K&N oil filter for your vehicle use the K&N Search by Vehicle page or use the K&N Dealer Search to find an authorized K&N air filter, air intake system, or K&N oil filter dealer in almost any part of the world.

Michelle Furr started competing in NHRA races a couple years ago and has earned several Wallies in that short time; two of which have been claimed at zMax Dragway in North Carolina

Michelle Furr got a first-hand taste of the excitement that comes with fast cars and screaming engines at the age of 15, when her dad sat down beside her and explained how to do a burnout. The young teenager was immediately "bitten by the bug," and 30-years later she is still drag racing. "My dad was a very good local bracket racer, who never went beyond the IHRA bracket finals," explained Furr. "But I knew, when I was a little girl, I wanted to win a Wally. I only started running NHRA a couple of years ago and am thrilled that we have earned several Wallies in that short time. I feel I have found my place."

Michelle Furr made it to the final round of the Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway before weather forced the race to be cancelled and rescheduled at the Carolina Nationals

Michelle Furr, who hails from Galax, Virginia, is already quite excited to return to zMax Dragway just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina where she has made quite a splash in the history books. “A lot of people refer to zMax as ‘our house’ with the kids and I each having a lot of wins there,” said Furr. Michelle’s first Super Comp Nationals win at zMax Dragway came in 2011, when she also became only the second female driver in NHRA history to go to two finals at the same event. Furr returned to zMax Dragway in 2012 to defend her Super Comp crown. In an all-female Super Comp final, Michelle Furr lined up against Lauren Freer.

Michelle Furr’s first Super Comp win at zMax Dragway came in 2011, when she also became only the second female driver in NHRA history to go to two finals at the same event

The final against Lauren Freer was over as quickly as it began. Freer jumped the gun and tripped the red light. The 3rd Annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Super Comp win was again awarded to K&N's Michelle Furr. "I actually did a fist-pump when the car was on the stop," she laughed when explaining her reaction to seeing her win light. "I thought, do I want to just lift and roll down or, you know I always think when watching a race that that kind of thing is always disappointing, so I decided to go down there and see if I could hit another ninety."

So with much excitement the Furr family once again prepares for the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway in Concord, North Carolina. This past June Michelle Furr made it to the final round of the Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Unfortunately weather forced track officials to cancel the finals at Bristol with the intention of making it up at zMax Dragway. An optimistic Furr said, “I've been in 3 National event finals at Charlotte, and now after it looked like I might get a national win at Bristol in June, the "Bristol" final will actually be finished at Charlotte.”

With Michelle Furr’s past luck at zMax Dragway, and the Bristol makeup, she could walk away from the NHRA Carolina Nationals with three wins, in two classes, and two different cars

Considering how much luck Michelle has had at zMax Dragway in the past, she could potentially walk away from the NHRA Carolina Nationals with three wins, in two classes, and two different cars. Michelle Furr is obviously elated with the chance at taking home three more Wallies. However, she is also aware that great driving skills are but one of the elements of constant success. That in mind, she and her crew are strong proponents of proper maintenance and depend upon K&N products to fulfill their filtering needs. "My husband, Rick, has caught so many small issues with normal maintenance, and in turn, has saved so much in cost and downtime," she ensured. "It's a must for our team.”

“We use K&N filters exclusively - on everything from our hot rods to our personal cars. If they make it, we use it. We've used K&N products from the beginning, with the utmost confidence in getting the best possible performance," Furr stated. "I have been blessed to be partnered with the best in the business, the companies like K&N that produce the products that will get the job done, give us peace of mind in performance and make my job on the track look easy. The K&N scoop on our dragster not only helps us pick up a few miles-per-hour, but it sure looks good in the winner's circle!"

Find K&N products made specifically for your vehicle using the K&N Application Search, or browse K&N’s extensive offering of performance parts and racing products. Then use the K&N Dealer Search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.