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Lucas Oil Regional Series Racer Cody Rahders Takes Third After Loosing Wheel on Final Lap

31 Aug 2013

During round four of the Lucas Oil Regional Series, Cody Rahders took third place in spite of loosing a wheel in the final lap.

One could safely say that 18-year-old Cody Rahders has a passion for the sport of off road racing. In fact, he competes in both the WORCS and Lucas Oil Regional Series. In most cases, competing in both series poses little problems. However the driver recently found himself in somewhat of a pickle as races from both series were scheduled for the same day.

Although not an easy choice, a decision had to be made. However, Rahders was closer to the number one spot in the Lucas Oil Points race. That in mind, he chose to compete in that series event.

Having placed second in the first three rounds, the driver was anticipating success in round four. "I felt that having a well-prepared race car and getting a good qualifying position would be the key to success," he explained. "All I had to do in the main was get on it and go, and hope the car would keep up."

Cody Rahders anticipates success in the Lucas Oil Regional series throughout the remainder of the 2013 season.

Qualifying third in the XP class, Rahders started the feature in row three. When the waving of the green flag deemed the main underway, the driver wasted no time, taking the second spot over on the second lap.

"I really had to keep my head down and race clean," he recalled. "There is usually a lot of carnage for the first couple of laps. After that, the track would clear up, and I would go to battle."

And battle he did. In fact, Cody Rahders held on to the the second place position for the next 13 laps, patiently awaiting his opportunity to take the lead. At the most opportune moment, the driver took the front position on the final lap.

Things appeared to be going in the Rahder's direction, as he gained distance from the field. But everything went south in the blink of an eye when the second place driver bumped Rahders in turn five, sending him to the wall.

Cody Rahders races in the WORCs, as well as the Lucas Oil Regional Series.

The other driver took the lead, as his rig sustained significant damage. However, it quickly became evident that the word "quit" is not in Cody Rahder's vocabulary, as he limped across the finish line on three wheels to take third place.

"It was a huge bummer," he recalled. "I ran a clean race for 13 laps and never touched him. Then to get the lead only to get cleaned out in the last turn - a huge disappointment. I really wish I could have gotten the first," he continued. "But I am happy I salvaged the race for third."

Putting disappointment behind them Cody Rhaders and team R3 Motorsports geared up and prepared for the Pro Open class. Qualifying fourth in a field of 17, he started sixth in the main.

Upon the waving of the green flag, it appeared that the driver was on his way to a successful run as he worked his way into the third position. But bad luck once again reared its ugly head when a right tire blew in lap seven. The fight was still in him, but the malfunction forced him out of the race.

Looking back, Rahders said, "In the XP class, I guess I should have put two wheels up on the bank to keep the second place driver behind me. In the Pro Lite, we normally would have had a spare tire in the hot pits. But we only had four good tires left, and I was saving them for the National. We took a chance on an old tire, but it didn't work out."

Sitting in second place and only six points down in the Palaris XP class of the Lucas Oil Regional Series, Cody Rahders and his team are anticipating the final two races of the season.

The driver is aware that earning podium spots during the remaining events is a definite possibility. "The key is to keep it clean and win," he explained.

Although his driving skills will play an intricate role in success, Rahders also has an acute understanding that victories are often determined by decisions not necessarily made on race day.

That in mind, he referred to the importance of his team. "They're a huge part of my racing," ensured Rahders. "Without them, I wouldn't even have a car to race or anyone to represent. They are the ones you don't see that keep things going. I need my team to keep racing."

The driver is also a strong advocate of keeping his rigs well maintained, and depends upon K&N products for his filtering needs. "Without maintenance, none of our race cars would be able to even finish a race," stated Rahders. "Having a clean and maintained car leads to less fatigue, more reliability and more victories."

"We use K&N air and oil filters in the Polaris XP 900, Ford V8 Pro Lite, the Polaris RZR 570 and our truck that pulls our trailer to the races. K&N products are one of the most effective and reliable parts that will never let me or my race car down."

Although round 4 of the Lucas Oil Regional Series was a far cry from what Cody Rahders and Team R3 Motorsports would consider as a perfect night, they are anticipating what lies in store during the remainder of the season.

"I'm going to be going for the series championship in the XP class at the Lucas Oil Regional Series, and a podium finish in the Pro Lite truck at the Lucas National Series," ensured the driver. "If I can get on the box, I know I can win."

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International Superboat Vee Class Offshore Boat Team Scott Free Racing Prepares for Next Event

31 Aug 2013

The father/son team of Scott Free Racing recently took a victory at the hometown of Sarasota, Florida.

With a plethora of reservoirs and rivers throughout the United States, many fathers and sons build and strengthen bonds on the water. In many cases, the platform is fishing. Others enjoy strengthening their relationships while paddling small crafts, and others find pleasure in being powered by the wind.

Steve Kildahl and his son Stephen find camaraderie on the water as well. However, their interest lies in a much faster and aggressive sport than does the average family's. They share a passion for roaring engines, speed and the challenge of an ever changing ocean's surface. They make up the Scott Free Racing team.

Scott Free Racing Is anticipating success throughout the remainder of the 2013 season and lis looking forward to racing in the Superboat International World Championships at Key West.

Comparable to other styles of racing, those competing in offshore racing are expected to follow a course. Running in the Vee Class, the Kildahl team generally embarks upon an eleven lap race consisting of 50 to 55 miles. In optimal conditions, the Vee class boats will run in the 80 to 90-MPH range. Referred to as some as "NASCAR on the water, the races take anywhere from one to one-and-one-half hours to complete.

"This is our seventh season racing together, and our second season racing in the Superboat Vee class," explained, Stephen. "My father, Steve is the throttle man and I am the driver.

"What makes the sport of offshore boat racing different (from many other types of racing) is the fact that it takes two people to operate the boat. As the driver, my sole responsibility is to steer the boat.

"As the throttle man, my dad's responsibility is to control the speed," Stephen continued. "He also controls the attitude of the boat with the trim of the outdrive and the trim tabs. He controls how much water ballast is in front of the boat for different sea conditions. So it literally takes a team that can work together to be competitive in the sport. Being the fact I race with my dad, we get along great and think alike in the boat. I think this is a strong advantage for us on the course."

Running a 30-foot Phantom race boat powered by a 525-horsepower Innovation racing engine, the father/son team of Scott Free Racing, recently had the opportunity to race in their home town of Sarasota, Florida. Having already worked out a mechanical issue after their previous race at Cocoa Beach, they were geared up and anticipating a successful run.

"Our team always holds high expectations in every race we go to," ensured Stephen. "Especially in Sarasota. My dad and I have a good track record there, winning six out of seven previous races at this venue."

With confidence on their side, they prepared for a fierce battle in a field of four. When the final run deemed the event behind them, Steve and Stephen Kildahl were declared the victors.

"It was something our team needed, and no better way than in our hometown," recalled Stephen. "Our team spent the whole off season making changes to the boat to improve its speed and handling. Our win was a good boost and motivation to keep working to better the boat and to prepare for our next race. It was also a great feeling to win in front of our hometown crowd and fans," he continued. "My dad is only one of two racers to have competed in all 29 Sarasota Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix boat races."

Currently sitting first in the points race, team Scott Free Racing is in competition for the 2013 Florida Championship of the Superboat International. However, they still have two more races ahead of them.

In the month of September, Scott Free Racing will have the opportunity to hold or even increase their lead at Clearwater Beach. Their final competition of the season, the World Championships, will follow in Key West, Florida.

Steve and Stephen Kildahl anticipate success during the remaining races of the season, and have proven their ability to win. However, they are also acutely aware that victories don't come easy. That in mind, they understand that each member of their team is an essential element of success.

"Our team is very important," explained Stephen. "We are a small team consisting mainly of family members. My dad works and maintains the boat, while I handle the marketing aspect and work with sponsors. It takes more than one person to make the team work."

The father/son team also understands the significance of keeping their boat running at its optimal performance. "Maintenance is very important to our team," he continued. "We have certain tasks that are completed before and after every race. In order to win a race you have to finish. Lack of preparation results in not competing in the race, and can also lead to failures in the boat that could result in injuries. My dad crawls through and inspects the strength of the boat after every race to ensure it is safe."

Sticklers for maintenance, team Scott Free Racing is a strong advocate of keeping the internal components of their engine contaminant free. That being said, they depend on K&N products for their filtering needs.

"Our team will not run any other air filter," Stephen ensured. "We've had tremendous success with K&N, winning three world championships, two national championships, three Florida Championships, and three speed records. K&N products can take the beating we put them through racing in rough seas. We have never had an issue with a K&N product, which shows why they are the number one air filter in the industry."

With September growing nearer by the day. the Scott Free Racing team is eagerly preparing for the next Superboat International event. When asked what the crowds can expect from their team throughout the remainder of this season Stephen Kildahl said, "Fans can expect our team to continue to prepare for our race in clearwater to compete for the Florida Championship. After that, we'll prepare for the biggest race of the year in Key West for the World Championships. Scott Free Racing plans to continue to race in the Super Vee class in the 2014 season as well."

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Select Freightliner, Mack and Peterbilt Truck Owners Can Save Money with a K&N Heavy Duty Air Filter

30 Aug 2013

When it comes to running a business that uses heavy duty trucks as one of its resources, owners and operators know there is a lot of upkeep cost when it comes to maintenance. One constant cost for most owners is in having to replace the stock paper air filter over and over and over again. Well that has finally changed for owners of select Freightliner, Mack and Peterbilt semi-trucks with the K&N 38-2032S reusable heavy duty air filter.

K&N Replacement Air Filter for Heavy Duty Diesel Trucks

The 38-2032S Heavy Duty air filter is designed to fit into the stock housing the same as the stock air filter. Simply un-clip and remove the stock paper air filter, install your new K&N commercial grade air filter, reconnect the clips and you are good to go. This heavy duty air filter has been designed around how the stock air cleaner housing seals and flows to make for a long lasting seal.

K&N engineered the 38-2032S with their hybrid dry media that does not require the use of air filter oil. K&N's hybrid media is a dry synthetic media that does an excellent job filtering the air and protecting the engine. This commercial grade air filter is also constructed with a heavy duty black powder-coated support screen both on the inside and outside of the filter. This high quality support screen will help make sure the air filter can perform, even when under extreme air flow conditions.

Due to the way the K&N hybrid media holds dirt, the 38-2032S air filter can be used for long periods before it needs to be cleaned. Unlike paper media that traps dirt on the surface, blocking the air pathways, K&N's hybrid media uses a depth loading method to capture dirt without restricting the air flow as quickly. This means that a K&N heavy duty air filter should be less restrictive as it gets dirty, than its paper counterpart, allowing the engine to work less to suck in the air it needs to breath.

When the 38-2032S heavy duty air filter does become dirty enough for cleaning, which is once a year or when the air restricting gauge reaches 20 inches of restriction, cleaning is very easy. Between the durable hybrid media and the heavy duty support screens, this air filter can be washed out using a low pressure, pressure washer and low pressure compressed air. Simply spray on the K&N 99-0638 synthetic media air filter cleaner, let the cleaner soak in, then rinse it and the dirt out of the filter with water. Once the media is dry, you can reinstall the heavy duty air filter.

By using the 38-2032S reusable air filter, semi-truck owners can stop buying a new air filters every time the old one gets dirty. Besides the possible cost savings, by using this heavy duty air filter, you also stop throwing away those dirty old paper air filters on a regular basis, helping to lower the amount of waste going into our landfills.

The 38-2032S has been engineered to do exactly what you need your air filter to do and last a lot longer than the stock paper air filter. Backing this commercial grade air filter is K&N's 3 year or 300,000 mile limited warranty. To find the correct K&N heavy duty air filter for your rig enter your existing air filter information into K&N's cross reference filter search.

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K&N Offers Hood Scoop Plugs for their NHRA Car Hood Scoops

30 Aug 2013

Front or visible side of the 100-8519 Hood Scoop Plug

Image that you are sitting at an NHRA drag strip starting line in your race car, as your front tires roll into place lighting up the Christmas treeâ€™s second set of amber lights. You heart beat speeds up, your focus hardens and the adrenalin that is pumping through your veins gets more intense. The tree flashes green and the next thing you know you are racing down a 1/4 miles strip at 100, no 200+ MPH. It is this rush and excitement that keeps Pro Series and Sportsman NHRA racers coming back every weekend.

The Foam Backing on the 100-8518 Hood Scoop Plug

A lot of NHRA racers running in the Pro Stock, Top Sportsman, Competition Eliminator, Super Gas, Super Stock, Super Street, Super Comp door cars and Roadsters use K&N's 100-8517, 100-8506, 100-8508 and 100-8515 hood scoops. These scoops are designed to help control and improve air flow going into the engine. They also help with the aero dynamics of the race car's body. These scoops work great when the engine is running and racing down the track, however, when the engine is off, without plugging the end of the scoop small things like rocks and debris, can sometimes make their way into the scoop. To help avoid this situation, K&N offers the 100-8518 and 100-8519 hood scoop plugs.

The 100-8508 Hood Scoop

The 100-8518 and 100-8519 hood scoop plugs are designed to close off the opening of the scoop whenever the engine is not running. The 100-8518 hood scoop plug is designed for K&N's NHRA Pro Stock Composite Hood Scoop part 100-8517 which has a 58 square inch opening. The 100-8519 plug is designed to fit K&N 100-8506, 100-8508 and 100-8515 hood scoops which have a 50 square inch opening. The front of the plug is designed from carbon fiber, both for looks and strength. The back of the hood scoop plug has a hood scoop specific cut piece of foam that will fit snugly and keep the plug in place.

An additional feature of the 100-8518 and 100-8519 hood scoop plugs is that one edge sticks out past the hood scoop when installed and is what gives the plug its teardrop shape. This longer edge is designed to extend past the scoop and offer a visual alert the driver so they do not start the engine with the plug in place. Since the plug closes off the end of the hood scoop, starting the engine with it in place can cause damage to the scoop, the hood and even the engine. Always verify the plug has been removed before starting or running your engine.

Bill Balog and His B2 Motorsport Team are Smoking Hot Notching 12 Wins to Date

29 Aug 2013

The B2 Motorsport team have found their way to the front 12 times already this season.

When you're hot you're hot, and Bill Balog and his B2 Motorsport team are flat-out sizzling. In less than a month the K&N sponsored racer notched 5 of his dozen wins with spectacular displays of driving. "We have 12 wins so far this season and everything has been going good, affirmed Balog. "We haven't torn up much equipment and our team works very hard throughout the week to get everything ready for the upcoming race."

Bill Balog and his 17b car currently sit atop the Bumper-to-Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints point standings.

When everything is clicking as they are with Balog and his team nothing seems to get in the way, not the weather, track conditions, or the competition. The Hartland, Wisconsin racer has had 33 starts in 2013 so far, with 12 wins, 17 top-fives, and 18 top-ten finishes. Balog started his hot streak season at Beaver Dam Raceway, winning by .009 of a second. And, last month Balog and his crew ran a double-header, which began with Beaver Dam, at the Horsepower Half-Mile at the Dodge County Fairgrounds with the Interstate Racing Association for the annual Rick Schmidt Memorial.

Balog immediately announced that he was in the house as he took the 17B sprinter out to the track and posted the fastest lap out of the 24 car field. His time in fact broke the single-lap record that has been held by Travis Whitney since 2004.

Balog drew the number 3 pill for the feature invert setting him up with a 6th place starting position in the feature. At the drop of the green Balog weaved his way into the 2nd position in pursuit of leader and for a few laps the two battled back and forth. Balog seemed to be done toying around after a few laps as he grabbed the lead for the last time, taking the checked with over an eight second margin over second place. It was the 8th victory of his 2013 season.

After that event the B2 Motorsport hauler headed north overnight to Northern Wisconsin to the high-banked third mile of the Rice Lake Speedway. The next morning Balog went out to qualify in the middle of the 20 car field and he laid down the 3rd fastest lap on the quickly fading red clay surface. The "Northpole Nightmare" started this feature in 4th, but after a number of caution flags, Balog soon reeled the leader in and slid under him in turns one and two. The two competitors raced side-by-side down the backstretch with Balog now on the high side of the track, and with the momentum on his side, he raced away with the lead. Another caution flew soon afterwards with Balog just getting around a spinning machine near the top of the track. Once the green was out Balog again set a torrid pace, weaving through the traffic onto his 9th victory of the season.

Balog and his team next visited the lightning fast Langlade County Fairgrounds, a venue that the Interstate Racing Association hasn't visited since the 2007 season. Spotty rain showers most of the afternoon put the event in jeopardy, but the track prep crew busted their tails to get the half-mile into shape and the races went on as scheduled.

After 14 laps of highly competitive racing, and after a lap 15 restart, Balog got a good jump, found the lead and pulled away from the field for his 10th win. Win 11 came back at Beaver Dam Raceway. There the K&N racer sailed unchallenged to victory and earned his and 3rd clean sweep of the season. Then it was onto Wilmot Raceway for an IRA 410 winged sprints event. Balog started the feature in 8th, which he continues to prove means nothing, as he went on to earn his 12th win.

"Earlier this season we had a top-5 with the World of Outlaws in La Salle, Illinois and it was awesome," said Balog recounting the season so far. "That would probably be the highlight of the season. We also had a win at Cedar Lake and Rice lake Speedways, and those were special because they're kind of a home track with a lot of family in the pits and in the stands. Also we are leading the Bumper-to-Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints point standings at this time and could possibly secure our sixth consecutive championship. With the help of K&N and all of our sponsors, our motors have been strong and clean."

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