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NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, rookie William Byron managed to maneuver into the lead immediately after the start and held on all the way to the Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet 150 checkered flag

It was Daniel Hemric who earned the pole position and 21 means 21 Pole Award presented by Coors Light with his qualifying time of 20.796 seconds at 86.555 mph

In only his second race in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, rookie William Byron managed to maneuver into the lead immediately after the start and held onto his position all the way to the checkered flag. Greenville Pickens Speedway, a half-mile semi-banked oval, in Greenville, South Carolina has a way of thrusting up and coming talent into the spot light. Of the 14 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East races held at Greenville Pickens Speedway, 13 have produced different winners. Names like Joey Logano and Darrel Wallace Jr. are on that list, and only one other driver besides Byron has led from start to finish.

It was Daniel Hemric who earned the pole position and 21 means 21 Pole Award presented by Coors Light with his qualifying time of 20.796 seconds at 86.555 mph. However, at the finish line Hemric would bring it in for a fifth place finish. Gray Gaulding, having qualified 11th, brought the number 12 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Toyota across the finish line 1.026 seconds behind Byron to take the runner up position. Also making it onto the podium in third was Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender Dalton Sargeant. Sargeant is fresh off of a win in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West division. The 17-year old Florida native drives for HScott Motorsports in the NKNPS East series and has earned himself a seat with the first-year team Jefferson Pitts Racing in the NKNPS West series.

Gray Gaulding, having qualified 11th, brought the number 12 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Toyota across the finish line 1.026 seconds behind William Byron to take the runner up position

Of the 14 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East races held at Greenville Pickens Speedway, 13 have produced different winners and only one other driver besides William Byron has led every lap

Of his win at Greenville Pickens Speedway, William Byron said “I couldn’t imagine being here 2-1/2 years ago, I just started racing, and winning a K&N Pro Series race is a dream come true.” Byron credited his success to the Liberty University Chevrolet team and the number 9 car saying “We had a really good car the whole race. We worked really hard the first two races to bring a good car. Once I did my job, we got it done.”

Team owner/manager Randy Hawkins has equipped the entire N-Fab AmPro Yamaha race team with K&N air and oil filters. Ensuring the team’s Yamaha YZ450F off-road After two races in the 2015 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East season Austin Hill sits on top of the points chase, followed by William Byron in second, and Dalton Sargeant in third. The next NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race will be on Saturday, April, 18th with the PittLite 125 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

In just his second race in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, rookie William Byron made it into victory lane and is seen here signing a K&N Pro Series sports mini line Bell replica helmet

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

K&N replacement cabin air filter for many 2005-2015 VW and Audi models includes a new K&N cabin air filter gasket

Many Volkswagen and Audi owners do not realize their car is equipped with a cabin air filter, let alone the importance of changing it. A dirty or clogged cabin air filter can be the source of musty odors inside the vehicle while also impeding airflow into the passenger compartment causing heating or air conditioning problems. Replacing a cabin air filter is a simple, but important, piece of preventative maintenance that helps protect passengers and the vehicle’s heating and air conditioning system. K&N washable and reusable cabin air filter VF3013 is designed as an exact replacement cabin air filter for many 2005-2015 Audi and Volkswagen cars, including the Beetle, CC, Jetta, Passat, Golf, TT, and A3 models. This K&N replacement cabin air filter will also fit select Seat Leon models.

K&N cabin air filters trap dust, pollen, debris and pollutants as well as help control mold, mildew, spores, fungus, bacteria and germs to provide clean air for the driver and passengers

K&N washable/reusable cabin air filter, number VF3013, can be installed in the cabin air filter housing below the passenger side dashboard of many Audi and Volkswagen models in a matter of minutes by removing a few screws. K&N Cabin Air Filters are designed to meet factory filtration requirements and typically flow more air than the average disposable paper cabin air filter. K&N washable and reusable cabin air filters use a single layer of thermally bonded nonwoven synthetic material as a physical barrier to trap dust, pollen, leaves and other debris. With the aid of K&N’s Refresher spray, an electrostatic charge is able to help capture many types of mold, mildew, spores, fungus, bacteria and germs while helping to control odors.

K&N Cabin Air Filters can be cleaned in a few simple steps with the K&N Refresher Kit 99-6000; not to be confused with K&N’s traditional Recharger kit

K&N Cabin Air Filters are built with molded urethane and wire screen ensuring long life, and the ability to be cleaned repeatedly. K&N Cabin Air Filters allow owners to clean their filter as often as necessary without incurring the cost of buying disposable filters over and over again. This is excellent news for allergy sufferers, those with breathing difficulties, or vehicles operated in dirtier than normal environments. K&N recommends servicing its washable cabin air filters every 12 months or 12,000 miles. K&N Cabin Air Filters can be cleaned in a few simple steps with the K&N Refresher Kit 99-6000.

A K&N washable and reusable automotive cabin air filter is the first of its kind. The ability to clean and reuse a cabin air filter is currently an exclusive feature offered by K&N in the U.S. automotive market segment. Over time a K&N washable / reusable Cabin Air Filter will save 2005-2015 Volkswagen and Audi owners money when compared to purchasing disposable filters time and again. K&N is so confident in its cabin air filters that they are covered by a 10-year/100,000 mile limited warranty.

K&N washable and reusable cabin air filter VF3013 is designed to replace the disposable cabin air filter in the following Audi and VW models:

2015 Audi TT Quattro 2.0L L4
2015 Audi Q3 Quattro 2.0L L4
2015 Audi Q3 2.0L L4
2014 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L V6
2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L L5
2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4
2014 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L L4
2014 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid 1.4L L4
2014 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0L L4
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L L5
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8L L4
2014 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L L5
2014 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 Volkswagen EOS 2.0L L4
2014 Volkswagen CC 3.6L V6
2014 Volkswagen CC 2.0L L4
2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L L5
2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L L4
2014 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8L L4
2014 Audi TT Quattro 2.0L L4
2013 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L V6
2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L L5
2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4
2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid 1.4L L4
2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0L L4
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L L5
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4
2013 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L L5
2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L L4
2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 Volkswagen EOS 2.0L L4
2013 Volkswagen CC 3.6L V6
2013 Volkswagen CC 2.0L L4
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L L5
2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L L4
2013 Audi TT Quattro 2.5L L5
2013 Audi TT Quattro 2.0L L4
2013 Audi A3 Quattro 2.0L L4
2013 Audi A3 2.0L L4
2012 Volkswagen Passat CC 3.6L V6
2012 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L V6
2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L L5
2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4
2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0L L4
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L L5
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L L5
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L L4
2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 Volkswagen EOS 2.0L L4
2012 Volkswagen CC 3.6L V6
2012 Volkswagen CC 2.0L L4
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L L5
2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L L4
2012 Seat Leon Cupra R 2.0L L4
2012 Seat Leon 2.0L L4
2012 Seat Leon 1.8L L4
2012 Seat Leon 1.4L L4
2012 Audi TT Quattro 2.5L L5
2012 Audi TT Quattro 2.0L L4
2012 Audi A3 Quattro 2.0L L4
2012 Audi A3 2.0L L4
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L L5
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4 Diesel
2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L L5
2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L L4 Diesel
2011 Volkswagen EOS 2.0L L4
2011 Volkswagen CC 3.6L V6
2011 Volkswagen CC 2.0L L4
2011 Seat Leon Cupra R 2.0L L4
2011 Seat Leon 2.0L L4
2011 Seat Leon 1.8L L4
2011 Seat Leon 1.4L L4
2011 Audi TT Quattro 2.0L L4
2011 Audi A3 Quattro 2.0L L4
2011 Audi A3 2.0L L4
2010 Volkswagen Passat CC 3.6L V6
2010 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0L L4
2010 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L V6
2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4
2010 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0L L4
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L L5
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L L5
2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 Volkswagen EOS 2.0L L4
2010 Volkswagen CC 3.6L V6
2010 Volkswagen CC 2.0L L4
2010 Seat Leon Cupra R 2.0L L4
2010 Seat Leon 2.0L L4
2010 Seat Leon 1.8L L4
2010 Seat Leon 1.4L L4
2010 Audi TT Quattro 2.0L L4
2010 Audi A3 Quattro 2.0L L4
2010 Audi A3 2.0L L4
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L L4
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5L L5
2009 Volkswagen Passat CC 3.6L V6
2009 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0L L4
2009 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L V6
2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4
2009 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0L L4
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L L5
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 Volkswagen GTI 2.0L L4
2009 Volkswagen EOS 2.0L L4
2009 Volkswagen CC 3.6L V6
2009 Volkswagen CC 2.0L L4
2009 Seat Leon 2.0L L4
2009 Seat Leon 1.8L L4
2009 Audi TT Quattro 3.2L V6
2009 Audi TT Quattro 2.0L L4
2009 Audi TT 2.0L L4
2009 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2L V6
2009 Audi A3 Quattro 2.0L L4
2009 Audi A3 2.0L L4
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5L L5
2008 Volkswagen R32 3.2L V6
2008 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0L L4
2008 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0L L4 Diesel
2008 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L V6
2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4
2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4 Diesel
2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0L L4
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L L5
2008 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4
2008 Volkswagen EOS 3.2L V6
2008 Volkswagen EOS 2.0L L4
2008 Seat Leon 2.0L L4
2008 Audi TT 2.0L L4
2008 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2L V6
2008 Audi A3 2.0L L4
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5L L5
2007 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L V6
2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4
2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4 Diesel
2007 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0L L4
2007 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L L5
2007 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4
2007 Volkswagen EOS 3.2L V6
2007 Volkswagen EOS 2.0L L4
2007 Seat Leon 2.0L L4
2007 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2L V6
2007 Audi A3 2.0L L4
2006 Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5L L5
2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L V6
2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4
2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L L4 Diesel
2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0L L4
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L L5
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L L4
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 1.9L L4 Diesel
2006 Seat Toledo III 2.0L L4
2006 Seat Leon 2.0L L4
2006 Seat Altea 2.0L L4
2006 Audi A3 Quattro 3.2L V6
2006 Audi A3 2.0L L4
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L L5
2005 Volkswagen Jetta 1.9L L4 Diesel - BRM Eng.
2005 Seat Altea 2.0L L4
2005 Audi A3 2.0L L4

Many Volkswagen Beetle, CC, Jetta, Passat, Golf as well as Audi TT, and A3 owners do not realize their car is equipped with a cabin air filter

K&N washable and reusable cabin air filter VF3013 is designed as a direct cabin air filter cross reference for the following manufacturers’ part numbers:

Champ Labs. CAF1800C
Fram CF10373
Micro-Guard 3968
Volkswagen 1K0819644B
Volkswagen 1K1819653B
WIX 24489

To find a cabin air filter for your car, truck, or SUV please use the K&N search by vehicle tool. New cabin air filters are being developed all the time, and if K&N does not currently offer a filter for your vehicle, please request that K&N makes one using the online product request.

In 1969 Gary Whitehead purchased a Yamaha 250cc DT-1 motorcycle from K&N and is seen here racing in the Canyon Crest area of Riverside, California in a Hi-Jinx motorcycle club race

Gary Whitehead began racing at 10-years-old on a 50cc Honda C110 motorcycle in 1963 at the famed Perris Raceway and Prado Park

K&N was formed by Ken Johnson and Norm McDonald in the early 1960’s. The duo ran a motorcycle dealership selling Yamaha and Indian motorcycles as well as their own line of motorcycle accessories. Ken and Norm were avid motorcycle racers and they channeled their passion for the sport into a rather large K&N race team. In those early days K&N helped foster the careers of many influential names in the world of motorcycle racing including 3-time world grand prix champion Kenny Roberts, and the legendary star of Bruce Brown’s On Any Sunday, Malcolm Smith.

Gary Whitehead was an aspiring motorcycle racer in the early days of motocross. He began racing at just 10-years-old on a 50cc Honda C110 motorcycle in 1963. At that time Gary did most of his racing at the famed Perris Raceway and Prado Park; home-turf of the K&N racing team. In 1969 Gary looked to the K&N motorcycle dealership when he decided to step up to a new 250cc Yamaha DT-1 motorcycle. At its introduction in 1968 the Yamaha DT-1 almost single handedly defined a new market for off-road motorcycles and K&N, one of the oldest Yamaha dealers in the nation, was perfectly situated in Southern California’s hot bed of motorcycle racing.

Gary Whitehead aboard his 1970 Husqvarna (Husky), that he purchased from the K&N motorcycle dealer, racing in the Lamb Canyon area of Beaumont, California

Gary Whitehead’s passion for performance never waned despite his technology focused career and in 1991 he decided to build a kit car based around a 1933 Ford Victoria

As Gary says, he began racing in the very early days of motocross. Early motocross tracks were composed of natural terrain, unprepared, and marked out across the terrain of the area. Many times motocross tracks went through grass fields and narrow cow trails. The now fabled Saddleback and Carlsbad tracks of the area were just beginning to emerge. It was also during this time that K&N invented the high-flow washable and reusable K&N air filter to meet the air filtration needs of early motocross and desert racing pioneers. Gary Whitehead was invited to be a K&N racing team member in 1969 and used one of the earliest K&N air filters in his 1969 Yamaha DT-1. Gary described the filter as being housed in a gold colored round aluminum case that replaced the factory Yamaha unit.

After racing the DT-1, Gary Whitehead moved on to a 1970 Husqvarna (Husky); also purchased from the K&N dealership. Unfortunately Gary’s serious racing efforts were put to an end in 1971 when he broke his leg at Saddleback Motocross Park. However, it seems as if Gary was always on the verge of new and promising industries. After attending college Gary entered the computer industry. He spent the last 19 years of his career as a Chief Information Officer before retiring in July of 2014. According to Gary, “Retirement has been fun. I bought a street bike and ride at least twice a week. I also take my street rod out on the weekends.”

Gary Whitehead has become a lifelong K&N fan saying, “The filters work well and are easy to maintain. The hot rod, like the motorcycles, has a K&N air filter.”

According to Gary Whitehead, “Retirement has been fun. I bought a street bike and ride at least twice a week. I also take my street rod out on the weekends.”

Gary’s passion for performance never waned despite his technology focused career. In 1991 he decided to build a kit car based around a 1933 Ford Victoria. The body, frame, and interior pieces came from a now defunct company based in Florida. Gary gathered the engine, transmission, suspension, steering and all the other pieces from junk yards or parts stores. It took him about 6 months to build the car and get it on the road. He’s been driving it around town ever since. “I enjoy driving the car and the people involved in the hot rod community are fun to be around,” said Gary. He has also remained a loyal K&N fan through the years. Of K&N Gary commented “The filters work well and are easy to maintain. The hot rod, like the motorcycles, has a K&N air filter.”

The K&N brand has stood for performance for over 45 years. K&N offers performance motorcycle air filters, motorcycle air intake systems, and high-flow motorcycle oil filters. To find K&N performance products for your car, truck, motorcycle, or semi-truck use the search by vehicle tool. To find an authorized K&N dealer near you, use the Find Dealer search function.

Washable and reusable K&N air filter, number SU-1014, for 2014, 2015 and 2016 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom models is designed to fit in the stock air filter box without modifications

The Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom Adventure Touring motorcycle gets its name from a combination of V for its V-Twin engine, and the German word Strom meaning stream or current. Production of the DL1000 ended a few years ago, while its smaller sibling the DL650 continued on. As great of a bike as the DL650 V-Strom is, there truly is no replacement for displacement. Redesigned and reintroduced for the 2014 model year, the 2014, 2015 and 2016 DL1000 V-Strom hosts a number of updates including Suzuki’s first version of traction control in a motorcycle. An adventure touring motorcycle, like the 2014-2016 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom, is designed to eat up miles of highway as well as some of the roads less traveled. Owners of 2014-2016 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom models should equip their bikes with the World’s Best Air Filter from K&N.

Replacement K&N air filter, SU-1014, for 2014-2016 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom adventure touring motorcycles is designed to fit into the stock air filter box without any need for modifications. K&N replacement air filters are made with specially woven cotton gauze. Because cotton, by nature, is more breathable than paper, K&N motorcycle air filters can flow more air than a typical paper air filter. Superior airflow from a K&N replacement air filter can result in superior performance and improved throttle response. Additionally, the pleated design, combined with the depth loading nature of K&N cotton gauze air filters allows for increased air filter service intervals. A K&N cotton gauze air filter, like a trusty pair of denim jeans, is designed to be repeatedly washed and reused with one of the K&N Recharger air filter service kits.

K&N replacement air filter SU-1014, for 2014- 2016 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom models, is designed for superior airflow and superior performance without sacrificing engine protection

The ability to wash and reuse a K&N air filter means that it will pay for itself over time. Part number SU-1014 can be washed and made like new using one of the K&N Recharger air filter service kits. Recharger 99-5000 includes 12 fluid ounces of air filter cleaner and a 6.5 ounce aerosol bottle of air filter oil for quick and easy application. Recharger Kit 99-5050 differs in that it includes an 8 ounce squeeze bottle of K&N filter oil for a more precise application.

It would be false to assume that the superior airflow and superior performance of a K&N air filter comes at the expense of filtration efficiency and engine protection. K&N engineers placed filtration efficiency and dirt retention at the top of the priority list when developing SU-1014 for 2014-2016 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom models. This filter uses design elements that go above and beyond our standard on-road only replacement air filters. K&N knows that a 2014-2016 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom could be subjected to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet. This is why K&N used our special tight weave cotton gauze sandwiched between wire mesh to form the air filter’s pleats. Four layers of pleated tight weave cotton filter media allows SU-1014 to outflow the stock air filter, hold more dirt for long service intervals, and offer 99.15% filtration efficiency.

K&N performs filtration efficiency testing following the internationally recognized ISO 5011 protocol with ISO coarse test dust to guarantee that our air filters will provide high airflow without sacrificing engine protection. Calling this test dust coarse is almost preposterous, as 22% of the dust is rated at 10 microns or less. To provide perspective, a human blood cell is typically between 6 and 8 microns across. Detailed air filtration test results are available for viewing.

K&N air filter for 2014, 2015 and 2016 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom adventure touring motorcycles is backed by a one year limited warranty. Replacement air filter SU-1014 is designed to provide increased performance, reusability, and long air filter service intervals without any need for modifications or tuning for the following Suzuki V-Strom models:

2016 Suzuki DL1000 V-STROM ABS 1037
2015 Suzuki DL1000 V-STROM 1037
2014 Suzuki DL1000 V-STROM ABS ADVENTURE 1037
2014 Suzuki DL1000 V-STROM ABS 1037

K&N Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom replacement air filter SU-1014 is designed as a direct air filter cross reference for the following manufacturers’ part number:

DNA PS10E1401 Suzuki 1378031J00

To find additional Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom performance parts from K&N, such as K&N high-flow replacement oil filter KN-138, use the search by vehicle tool. To find an authorized K&N dealer near you, use the Find Dealer search function.

Dalton Sargeant led the first 16 laps of the NAPA Auto Parts 150 before surrendering the lead to series veteran David Mayhew in the number 17 MMI Service Chevrolet

Dalton Sargeant started off his weekend with a strong qualifying run earning himself the 21 means 21 Pole Award presented by Coors Light

Fresh off a solid second place finish in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series (NKNPS) East season opener at New Smyrna Speedway just outside of Daytona Beach, Florida, the rookie Dalton Sargeant headed out west to try his hand in the NAPA Auto Parts 150 at Kern County Raceway in Bakersfield, California. The 17-year old Boca Raton, Florida native drives for HScott Motorsports in the NKNPS East series and has earned himself a seat with the first-year team Jefferson Pitts Racing in the NKNPS West series.

Dalton Sargeant started off his weekend with a strong qualifying run earning himself the 21 means 21 Pole Award presented by Coors Light. Sargeant led the first 16 laps of the NAPA Auto Parts 150 before surrendering the lead to series veteran David Mayhew in the number 17 MMI Service Chevrolet. Mayhew led the next 85 laps, taking the Autolite Iridium XP Lap Leader honors, however, Sargeant was able to once again take control of the race on lap 102.

David Mayhew led 85 laps, taking the Autolite Iridium XP Lap Leader honors, however Dalton Sargeant once again took control of the race on lap 102

Rookie Dalton Sargeant earned his first NASCAR K&N Pro Series victory in the NAPA Auto Parts 150 at Kern County Raceway outside of Bakersfield, California

A pair of late cautions pushed the NAPA Auto Parts 150 to 160 laps. Despite a fierce challenge from Mayhew on every lap, Sargeant was able to out-last the 33-year-old Atascadero, California Native. Sargeant’s Jefferson Pitts Racing teammate Noah Gragson brought the Alert I.D. Ford across the line for a third place finish. 2014 Sunoco Rookie of the Year winner, James Bickford finished fourth, and Chris Eggleston rounded out the top five.

The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West will head to Irwindale, California for the King Taco Catering/NAPA Auto Parts 150 race at Irwindale Speedway on April 11th.