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Track conditions at LOORRS rounds 11 & 12 were far from ideal at Estero Beach Baja International Race Track; the sand filled dirt presented a challenge for track officials to keep prepped

For the first time in Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) history, the series traveled south of the border to Ensenada, Baja California Mexico for Rounds 11 & 12 of the LOORRS 2015 race season. The newly designed Baja International Short Course track sits adjacent to the Estero Beach Resort and hosted the series’ biggest names and thousands of fans from Mexico and the US. Local officials, the Papas & Beer Racing Team, and Lucas Oil worked tirelessly to develop a facility designed to host races for years to come.

The Baja International Short Course’s rhythm section proved to be less of a concern for the larger suspensions of the LOORRS Pro-2 class; however the track deterioration was worse

K&N sponsored LOORRS short course off-road racer RJ Anderson and the RJ37 team began their pilgrimage to Baja on the Wednesday before the race weekend. Coming into the weekend the RJ37 team hoped for a bit of luck to help RJ capture his first win in the sports premier Pro-2 class. But while Anderson had been struggling to find his groove in Pro-2, he demonstrated once again why he is a champion in the Pro-Lite division.

As the green flag waived RJ Anderson rocketed off the start and pulled ahead of Rob MacCachren in turn two followed by a furious back and forth battle before RJ pulled away

RJ Anderson began the weekend of LOORRS racing 2nd in points for the Pro-Lite class with a poor showing in round three as his only roadblock to an all-out points lead. Track conditions were far from ideal at Estero Beach Baja International Race Track. The sand filled dirt of Estero Beach presented a challenge for track officials to keep prepped between races. Practice and qualifying in the Pro-Lite class proved the course and its rhythm section to be anything but rhythmic.

After a late race yellow flag restart RJ Anderson fought off Pro-2 Champion Bryce Menzies and soared to his first Pro-2 victory with thousands of LOORRS fans cheering him on

RJ qualified second fastest on Saturday, laying down his quickest time in only the second lap of qualifying, eventually slowing as the track deteriorated. The green flag dropped and it wasn’t long before the rhythm section claimed its first victim. By the end of the race a quarter of the field was out. RJ maintained his position in the K&N filters equipped #37 Pro-Lite truck and finished 3rd in class, giving him his 8th podium this season and nudging him ever so slightly into the points lead just ahead of Jarrett Brooks.

Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series officials gave RJ Anderson his moment in the spotlight allowing him time to appear on the podium before jumping into the K&N equipped #37 Pro-Lite truck

The Baja International Short Course’s rhythm section proved to be less of a concern for the larger suspensions of the Pro-2 class, however the track deterioration was worse. The RJ37 team struggled to find the “hot setup” for Estero Beach and qualified ninth in Pro-2. When the race started, RJ took his time and fought through the rough course and ferocious field of the sport’s best off-road racers. K&N filters’ RJ Anderson finished the race in 5th place and headed into Sunday’s LOORRS round 12 races feeling confident.

After an evening of celebration, RJ Anderson & the RJ37 race team headed home with two 1st place trophies, one 3rd place trophy, and the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Pro-Lite points lead

Qualifying in Pro-2 went much better for round 12 with RJ claiming the fifth fastest time on track. RJ Anderson drew a #6 inversion putting him on the front row next to racing legend Rob MacCachren. This was exactly the type of lucky break the team had hoped for. As the green flag waived RJ rocketed off the start and pulled ahead of MacCachren in turn two. RJ and Rob battled furiously back and forth for several laps, but eventually RJ pulled away. After a late race yellow flag restart RJ Anderson fought off Pro-2 Champion Bryce Menzies and soared to his first Pro-2 victory with thousands of LOORRS fans cheering him on.

Lucas Oil officials graciously gave RJ his moment in the spotlight and allowed him time to appear on the podium before jumping into the K&N equipped #37 Pro-Lite truck. "A lot of hard work and dedication has gone into achieving my first Pro-2 win. I'll hang onto this memory for the rest of my life. I am really stoked I got to share the victory with my family, friends, sponsors and team. Without them none of this would be possible," said Anderson.

RJ qualified second in Pro-Lite round 12 and the inversion kept him on the front row. With a “trimmed down” rhythm section, the Pro-Lite trucks ran a much quicker and more confident pace. RJ Anderson & Brooks battled hard through the first few laps. RJ took and maintained the lead for ten laps, earning the RJ37 team their second victory of the day, further extending RJ’s Pro-Lite points lead.

After an evening of celebration, RJ Anderson & the RJ37 race team headed home with two 1st place trophies, one 3rd place trophy, and the Pro-Lite points lead. RJ Anderson would like to thank LOORRS, the Papas & Beer Racing Team, local officials, and LOORRS fans for an unforgettable weekend. RJ would also like to extend a special thank you to the Menzies Motorsports team, family & friends, and all of the sponsors and team partners for their tireless support of the RJ37 program. “Without you, none of this would be possible!” said Anderson. RJ will compete next in Sparks, Nevada for Rounds 13-14 at Wild West Motorsports Park on August 22 & 23, 2015.

Matt Field lead a conservative lead run, paired with a follow run that pressured Jhonnattan Castro when needed to get the win and advance into the Formula Drift Top 16 (Alex Wong photo)

The sport of Drifting employs a technique where the driver intentionally loses traction in the rear wheels while maintaining control through counter-steering. The exact origin of drifting is unknown; however its birthplace can be traced back to Japan. In 1988 one of the first organized events specifically dedicated to drifting was formed and called the D1 Grand Prix. Since then Drifting has become a massively popular form of motorsports where drivers compete to earn points from judges based on line, angle, speed, and show factor. If a clear winner cannot be decided the judges will request that more passes are run until a driver comes out ahead.

Matt Field took on Chelsea Denofa, an aggressive, relentless, driver much like Matt Field, which made for an exciting battle in the Top 16 of Formula Drift at Evergreen Speedway (Alex Wong photo)

K&N filters sponsored professional drifter Matt Field found himself in exactly that situation at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington for the Formula Drift Throwdown. Practice had been going really well for Matt Field and his team. Unfortunately it started to rain just before practice was ended. The off and on rain continued into qualifying leaving wet and dry patches resulting in unpredictable levels of grip throughout the course. During Matt Field’s second qualifying pass the rain cleared, and the track dried up which improved grip levels. Matt went out and laid down a score good enough to earn 7th position going into the round of 32.

Things got interesting in the FD round of eight with K&N filters supported driver Matt Field going against Pat Goodin when the judges decided it was going to take One More Time to decide (Alex Bucur photo)

K&N’s Matt Field was slated to go against Jhonnattan Castro in his Top 32 tandem battle. Matt lead a conservative lead run, paired with a follow run that pressured Castro who needed to get the win and advance into the Top 16. There Matt Field would take on Chelsea Denofa. Chelsea is an aggressive, relentless, driver much like Matt Field. This pairing was sure to make for an exciting battle no matter what the outcome. Matt lead first and the run went in his favor with Chelsea de-beading a tire, giving Field the advantage. On the follow run, Matt applied pressure around the bank, leaving room for the transfer, and then again applied pressure to end the course. The judges gave Matt Field the win and a spot in the Great 8.

The judges ultimately awarded Pat Goodin with the win; but Matt Field and his team gained a marginal gap in championship points between 6th and 7th, getting a bit closer to the Top 5 (Larry Chen photo)

Things got interesting in the round of eight with K&N filters supported driver Matt Field going against Pat Goodin. The two went out for their first run, where Matt laid down a solid lead while Pat made multiple mistakes in the follow position. During Matt’s follow run he applied pressure, however the overall winner was too close to call and the judges decided it was going to take One More Time to decide. More rain made the ground wet and slippery. Matt Field and his team tried to overcome the loose conditions by lowering tire pressures but the conditions were very tough. Pat Goodin had a solid follow run to Matt’s lead, while Matt dropped low coming off the bank during his follow run. The judges ultimately awarded Pat Goodin with the win.

Staying positive about his elimination, Matt is thankful that he and his team gained a marginal gap in championship points between 6th and 7th, getting a bit closer to the Top 5. K&N air filters sponsored Matt Field and the Formula Drift series will hit the track again at Texas Motor Speedway on August 21-22 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Brandon McReynolds dominated the #ThanksKenny 150 NASCAR K&N Pro Series race, leading 127 of 150 laps right from the start as McReynolds also won the 21 Means 21 Coors Light Pole

Brandon McReynolds earned his first ever NASCAR K&N Pro Series victory in the Casey's General Store 150 at Iowa Speedway earlier in 2015. That race was the first of two annual combination races between the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West. Brandon McReynolds, driving the No. 16 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota for Bill McAnally Racing, became only the second NASCAR K&N Pro Series West driver to win the combination race at Iowa. With this second win at Iowa Speedway in the #ThanksKenny 150 McReynolds has become the series’ first repeat winner.

McReynolds had a scare on Lap 146 at Iowa Speedway as Jesse Little pulled ahead of him on a restart; however McReynolds caught up and sped away for the checkered flag

Brandon McReynolds dominated the race, leading 127 of 150 laps right from the start as McReynolds also won the 21 Means 21 Coors Light Pole. McReynolds had a scare on Lap 146 as Jesse Little pulled ahead of him on a restart. Unfazed, McReynolds caught up to Jesse Little, cleared him and sped away for the checkered flag. Little would cross the line in second place followed by Spencer Davis in third.

Brandon McReynolds is only the second NASCAR K&N Pro Series West driver to win the combination race at Iowa Speedway and with this 2nd win McReynolds is the first repeat winner

After his repeat win at Iowa Speedway Brandon McReynolds said, “It was definitely hard fought. Coming back, I knew this hot, greasy, slick race track at Iowa Speedway. Our NAPA Toyota was really good. It feels good to be back here in victory lane.” Jesse Little commented on his battle with Brandon McReynolds saying, “Brandon had by far the best car of the night. It was going to take a last ditch effort for sure. But I’m proud of all our Toyota Racing guys.”

One autographed K&N Pro Series mini Bell replica helmet will be given away through K&N’s official Twitter feed twitter.com/knfilters after all 28 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East & West races

Jesse Little’s second place finish earned him a victory in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East as he was the highest finishing K&N East driver. Noah Gragson holds a small two-point lead over Chris Eggleston in the K&N Pro West championship standings and a nine point advantage over Gracin Raz. William Byron, who finished 19th overall in the #ThanksKenny 150 at Iowa Speedway, maintained his K&N Pro East championship points lead of 25 points over Scott Heckert and 33 over Austin Hill.

The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East returns to action on August 7th at Watkins Glen (New York) International, while the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West races next on August 15 at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington.

A free-flowing roto-molded HDPE air intake tube & high-flow K&N air filter helps to overcome the restriction found in the 2011-2014 Ford Mustang GT stock air ducting

The Ford Mustang has been synonymous with performance since its introduction in early 1964. The Ford Mustang created a new class of automobile known as the pony car. Its styling became wildly popular and inspired a host of imitators. One of the most highly collectible Mustang models came out in 1968 as the GT/CS or California Special. At the time, California made up roughly 20% of Ford Mustang sales and as such this new California Special edition was built at Ford’s San Jose, California assembly plant and intended for the two California sales districts. The 1968 California Special Mustang proved so popular that Ford reintroduced the GT/CS California Special package for the 2007-2009 Ford Mustang GT. The Ford Mustang has always had strong roots in California, which is why K&N air filters developed an air intake system designed to give Mustang owners a street legal power increase in states like California, and other states adopting California emissions standards.

Using the 2011-2014 Ford Mustang GT factory air filter box allowed K&N engineers to retain all factory air intake connections, including stock emissions control equipment

The 57-2578 K&N 2011-2014 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L performance air intake system is a little different from the other available K&N Ford Mustang air intake systems. K&N engineers chose to retain the use of the 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 stock air box when designing this performance air intake system. Retaining the use of the stock air filter box had several engineering benefits. Retaining the stock air box allowed K&N engineers to increase performance while keeping inlet air temperatures, and air / fuel ratios within factory specifications. Additionally, utilizing the stock air box maintains the use of the factory cold air inlet near the front wheel. Plus keeping the factory air filter box allowed K&N engineers to retain all factory air intake connections, including stock emissions control equipment.

K&N intake system number 57-2578 will provide improved engine sound to complement the already pulse raising exhaust note of the Ford 2011-2014 Mustang GT 5.0 Coyote motor

Testing revealed that the factory maze of air intake ducting was a significant source of restriction in the stock air inlet system. Included in 50-state street legal performance air intake system, number 57-2578, is a free-flowing roto-molded HDPE air intake tube which helps to overcome the restriction found in the stock air ducting. Restriction isn’t the only trouble with the stock air intake as it also creates turbulence in the incoming air. The roto-molded black HDPE air intake tube used in street legal air intake, 57-2578, has a smooth and consistent internal circumference for reduced airflow turbulence. Reducing restriction and straightening airflow helps the 2011-2014 Ford Mustang 5.0 V8 engine to breathe easier.

The next step in reducing restriction and improving 2011-2014 Ford Mustang GT performance was to eliminate the restrictive disposable air filter. K&N high-flow air filters provide less restriction than typical paper air filters. This means that K&N replacement air filter, number 33-2431, is able to diminish restriction inherent to using a stock paper air filter. The 2011-2014 Ford Mustang GT K&N Air Filter is designed with K&N’s famous high-flow cotton gauze filter media to help increase airflow while also providing outstanding engine protection. This 2011-2014 Ford Mustang performance air filter is washable, reusable, and can go up to 50,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions.

On the dyno, street-legal Mustang air intake 57-2578 produced an estimated additional 10.09 horsepower at 5,379 rpm and 16.21 pound-feet of torque at 4,376 rpm over the stock system

All of the design features of the 50-state legal K&N 2011, 2012, 2013, or 2014 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L performance air intake system work together to deliver increased horsepower, torque, and improved acceleration. On the dyno, 57-2578, produced an estimated additional 10.09 horsepower at 5,379 rpm and 16.21 pound-feet of torque at 4,376 rpm over the stock system. Additional horsepower and torque can come in handy when merging onto a highway, or on a race track. Additionally, K&N intake system number 57-2578 will provide improved engine sound that will complement the already pulse raising exhaust note of the Ford 5.0 Coyote motor.

This 50-state street legal performance air intake system, number 57-2578, is an excellent upgrade for 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L models. With simple to follow instructions and no need to make any other modifications to the vehicle, this street legal performance intake will make more horsepower available at the push of the pedal. If that weren’t enough, K&N backs its air filters and performance air intake systems with a 10-year/million mile limited warranty. Whether it’s taking a 2011-2014 Ford Mustang GT to the next level of on-track performance or adding some excitement to the daily commute, K&N offers a quick, street-legal, bolt on power increase.

Performance air intake 57-2578 is designed to fit and function properly on 2011 - 2014 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L V8 models.

Find additional Ford Mustang GT air intake upgrades, such as Ford Mustang GT Air Filters & Ford Mustang GT Oil Filters, or even for another vehicle, using the Search by Vehicle tool on KNFilters.com. To find an authorized K&N dealer, please use the K&N Dealer Search function.

K&N Replacement Air Filter for the Infiniti Q50

Competition in the luxury sport-sedan segment has gotten quite hot in recent years. Manufacturers have to offer performance, luxury, the latest technology and fuel efficiency all at the same time, without sacrificing any one of those characteristics. Swing and miss on one of those checkboxes and you’re forgotten as quickly as a baseball pitcher with a blown out shoulder. The Infiniti Q50 doesn’t strike out, though. It knocks one out of the park with powerful and fuel-efficient V6 engines, cutting-edge technology, a luxurious interior and performance bested only by its sharp exterior styling. Owners of the 2014 and 2015 Infiniti Q50 3.7 liter and 3.5 liter models can add more performance and save on maintenance costs, taking their slugger to the top of the big leagues with the K&N 33-5014 replacement high-flow air filter.

The 33-5014 2014-2015 Infiniti Q50 replacement air filter is an easy-to-install performance upgrade. It’s designed to increase horsepower and acceleration by helping to minimize restriction in the airflow pathway, allowing your engine to breathe easier through oiled cotton gauze filter media. K&N’s filter media also provides excellent engine protection and filtration efficiency to give your Q50 clean air, and plenty of it. The panel-shaped design of the filter and its urethane sealing lip mean that the 33-5014 replacement air filter will fit properly in the factory Infiniti Q50 air box.

Another benefit of the 33-5014 2014-2015 Infiniti Q50 replacement air filter’s design is that it’s washable and reusable. Replacing disposable air filters over and over again, which can get pricey since the Q50 requires two air filters, is no longer necessary. Once every 50,000 miles or so depending on driving conditions, remove the 33-5014 air filters from the factory air boxes, wash and re-oil them using one of K&N’s Recharger® air filter cleaning kits with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, and reinstall. K&N is so confident that the 33-5014 will be the last air filter you’ll need to purchase for your Q50 that the filter is backed with a 10-year/million mile limited warranty.

The 33-5014 replacement air filter checks all the boxes of a performance upgrade: easy to install, quality design and engineering, a reputable brand name, durability and it can help save money to boot. Swing for the fences and make your Infiniti Q50 stand out from the crowd with the K&N 33-5014 replacement air filter. To find an authorized K&N dealer almost anywhere in the world, use the Search for K&N Dealer lookup tool.

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