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NASCAR K&N Pro Series race at Iowa Speedway puts Michael Self in victory lane
In seven NASCAR K&N Pro Series races at Iowa Speedway, no driver from the West Series has won. Until now.
Apparently the eighth time was the charm as Michael Self won the Casey's General Store 150 and became the first driver from the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West to win outright at Iowa Speedway. The race pits the drivers and teams from the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West and East. An East Series driver won the previous seven races.
Michael Self takes the checkered flag at NASCAR K&N Pro Series race at Iowa Speedway
Self was the highest finishing driver from the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West in the race at Iowa Speedway in November. He was ninth overall, but credited with a victory as the highest finishing driver from the West Series.
This time there was no qualification for the victory. Self led a race-high 83 laps in a race that went 159 laps because of cautions and crashes.
He took the lead from Brett Moffitt on lap 87 and held it for the final 73 laps of the race.
"To come to Iowa Speedway and perform like this in front of these fans, the West win for us last year was big," said Self, a 22-year-old from Park City, Utah. "To win overall, I couldn't believe it. I haven't been this excited over a win, a big night for us."
Anderson Bowen, a 15-year-old rookie making his first NASCAR K&N Pro Series start, won the pole. He led the first nine laps of the race before falling back and finishing in 14th place.
Another rookie, Cole Custer, took the lead from Bowen on lap 10 and was out front for 18 laps.
The serious contenders worked their way to the front with Moffitt taking the lead on lap 29. He was the leader for 59 laps before giving way to Self.
Michael Self celebrates victory of NASCAR K&N Pro Series race Casey's General Stores 150
Moffitt and Self swapped time leading the race until lap 87 when Self took the lead for good.
Self won his second NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race in a row and has won five times in the past 14 races.
"It was such a good car," Self said. "And such a big thanks to (crew chief) Steve Portenga and the Golden Gate Racing team for putting that car together."
Dylan Kwasniewski finished second and was the highest finishing driver from the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. He was credited with a victory and won his second race of the season. He was the winner in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East season opener at Bristol Motor Speedway.
"We just rallied back," Kwasniewski said. "We were trying hard to beat Michael out there, but he was really good. ... It was fun running with Brett. It was a great race."
Moffitt crossed the finish line in third place, his fourth top-five finish in six NASCAR K&N Pro Series East races.
"I should feel really good about it, but we really start needing to get wins here," said Moffitt. "It's just really frustrating when we had a decent race car here the first half. We just got really tight and didn't adjust enough. We need to get on our game there."
Moffitt leads the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East standings by five points over Kwasniewski despite not having a win in the series yet.
Self was six points behind Derek Thorn for the lead in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West standings after the Iowa Speedway race. Thorn took a big hit in the standings with an 18th place finish. But he was the fifth-place finisher among NASCAR K&N Pro Series West drivers.
The next NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race is the Toyota/G-Oil 150 at Lebanon I-44 Speedway on June 9.
The next NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race is at Langley Speedway on June 22.
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When the 2013 season opener was deemed over, Michael Jordan Motorsports had managed to earn four top-five finishes, setting a standard fro the remainder of the season.
When the AMA Superbike season rolled to a close last year, team Michael Jordan Motorsports had made a showing. Danny Eslick, had experienced a great rookie season. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma native earned several podium finishes, and was ranked eighth place in the championship.
Teammate, Roger Hayden, experienced a couple of firsts in 2012. In fact, the rider got a taste of the excitement of his first Superbike win and his first Superbike pole position. The rider raced his way to the podium 11 times and finished the season third in the points race.
Michael Jordan Motorsports riders, Danny Eslick and Roger Hayden are looking forward to a successful season in 2013.
With an impressive season behind them, the two riders and their team embarked upon the 2013 season with high aspirations. When the season opener was recently deemed over, the team had proved pretty effective at accomplishing their goals. They missed placing first by a few marks. However, four top-five finishes were definitely a testimony to their ability to ride. It also prove they were a force to be reckoned with throughout the remainder of their scheduled events.
Rolling into Elkart Lake, Wisconsin, the team was anxious to get the first "Road America" race of 2013 underway. "They were ready to get the season going," recalled Michael Jordan Motorsport Technical manager, Richie Alexander.
"It was a long break since Daytona,"he continued. "Basically, the season gets going now. The team tested a few weeks prior to the race, so the riders were feeling ready.
And feeling ready they were. In fact the riders wasted no time putting themselves in position for success. At the events end, Hayden had managed to earn a third and a fifth place finish. When the event was deemed over, his teammate, had made a showing as well. Eslick was positioned in fifth place both times at the waving of the checkered flag.
Although success in 2012 had a positive impact on their performances during the recent opening event, one can rest assured that plenty of hard work and dedication throughout the off-season also played a role in their top-five performances.
"The team prepared by testing and continuing to make a better bike," ensured Alexander. "We are on the same machine for four years now. Our team is a bit different from the norm, because we represent the National Guard and Michael Jordan Motorsports. The team really bonds well, especially when we have all of the service men and women around."
When asked the key to success, the Technical Manager explained, "The fact that we have been able to bring in outside sponsorship to the sport. I feel like the team is really good for the sport. We are really the only ones out there bringing in the big outside sponsors. The sport needs more to follow."
Looking back at the race, Alexander shared, "The outcome was okay. We also want better results if were not winning." That in mind, the team is acutely aware of the importance of keeping their bikes maintained to the jot and tiddle.
Referring to following a stringent maintenance regiment, Alexander said, "Maintenance is extremely important. At the top, you cannot afford for any failures."
That in mind, each and every member of the Michael Jordan Motorsports team is a strong advocate of proper filtering. In fact, they depend upon K&N products to ensure a proper air and oil flow is achieved while keeping the internal components of their engines contaminant free.
"The team uses the K&N race air filters and oil filters," Alexander explained. "We have always had great success with K&N products. They perform really well on the Dyno, which translates to the Track!"
With plenty of confidence on their rider's abilities and knowing they are using the best products on the market, Michael Jordan Motorsports is looking forward to what lie in store for the remainder of 2013. "We just need to continue or progress and build on rider confidence," ensured Alexander. When asked what fans can expect throughout the remainder of the season, he concluded, "Some good ole' racing and lots of excitement with Danny and Roger."
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Brown owns and operates Allen Brown Motorsports, Inc., which supports and manages teams that have participated in some of the most prestigious events worldwide.
It is said that success can be measured by those whom surround you. For Allen Brown, it is pretty clear that he is a very, very successful man. Growing up riding dirt bikes, Brown didn't turn pro until the age of 20. It was only five short years later that he would transition from behind the bars to beneath them as a mechanic and then into a team manager. Today, Brown owns and operates Allen Brown Motorsports, Inc., which supports and manages teams that have participated in some of the most prestigious events worldwide.
Allen Brown and Team N-Fab/TiLUBE/Yamaha in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series
One such team, Team N-Fab/TiLUBE/Yamaha has been making waves in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series. Sponsored by N-FAB, the industry leader in quality Nerf-Bars, Pre-Runners and other Off-Road accessories, TiLUBE, producer of engine protecting lubricants for extreme conditions, and Yamaha motorcycles; the Team N-Fab/TiLUBE/Yamaha has been using K&N Filters exclusively for years.
Brown explained, "K&N products provide a high performance, high quality products that benefit the performance of our motorcycles. Along with offering the peace of mind they can handle the rigors of Professional Supercross and Motocross."
In addition to N-Fab, TiLUBE and Yamaha, Team N-Fab/TiLUBE/Yamaha is supported by St. Lawrence Radiology, Perfex, Wiseco, Motion Pro, Akrapovic, Ride Engineering, Podium Ink, K&N Filters, Cycra, Mafia M/C, Fusion Graphics, Dunlop, Daniel Crower Racing, Enzo Racing, Tamer Motocross, ARC Levers, SDG USA, 77Five, Excel A60, Crank Works, Sunstar Sprockets & Chains, Metaltek, ODI Grips, Brembo, Dubya, and Bermcannon.
Find out which K&N performance products are available for your vehicle using the K&N Application Search at KNFilters.com.
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K&N is Honored with Four Prestigious 2013 National Catalog Managers Association (NCMA) Awards
Reaching the top requires tireless effort and teamwork, staying there, on the other hand, is much tougher, as it demands a clear and evolving vision. K&N, a distinguished leader in catalog data information for many years, understands better than most about not resting on their laurels and that the only way to sustain a winning record, is to keep generating new ideas and by maintaining a relentless commitment to innovation.
For 2013 the National Catalog Manager Association (NCMA) has once again determined that K&N's ongoing efforts are praiseworthy of four "Catalog Excellence Awards." The NCMA is the only professional organization dedicated exclusively to the interests of automotive aftermarket catalog managers. Operating as a professional society within the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), they consist of over 200 catalog, product management and marketing professionals from manufacturers, distributors and retailers around the nation.
For 39 years it has been their mission to help their members sell more products, reduce costs and increase efficiency through accurate catalogs, efficient production processes and new technology. To that regard K&N received two medals in the categories of Outstanding Web Catalog and Mobile Catalog.
At the 40th annual Knowledge Exchange conference, held April 20-23 in St. Louis, Missouri, automotive data receivers also recognized the best of their suppliers in providing high-quality, timely and accurate electronic catalog and product information. Acknowledged by Epicor Software and U.S. Auto Parts, K&N Engineering was also honored with two additional 2013 Electronic Data Excellence Awards.
Tim Martin, K&N's Vice President of Communication, is unanimously credited by the members of his own team for being the leader with the keen evolving vision that keeps them on top. Although he downplays this role, Martin is responsible for sales, marketing, and information technology, and he unmistakably understands how important getting timely, thorough and accurate data to distributors, dealers and consumers is, as it creates confidence and eliminates uncertainty about choosing the wrong part. There are many groups at K&N that contribute to the catalog data process, however, it is Martin's unique overview and understanding of how significant quality data is to the overall success, which creates a focus on data quality, and allows K&N to continue being a leader in the automotive industry.
"NCMA members work hard all year long to produce the application and product data that fuels the aftermarket engine," said NCMA president Brian Griffin, Centric Parts. "It's always a highlight of the conference when we can recognize the very best examples of this work in print and electronic form. The demands on content professionals to be creative and do more with less are greater than ever. And the NCMA members are the best examples of the profession."
The 41st annual Knowledge Exchange conference is scheduled for May 4-7, 2014 at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Casey Currie is anticipating more wins throughout the 2013 LOORS season.
As the waving of the green flag deemed the 2013 LOORS season underway, Casey Currie eagerly began an attack from mid-pack at the Firebird Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona. Of course he would have preferred a better starting position. However, the drivers in front of Currie were nothing more than minor obstacles along the way, as by mid-race he had managed to place himself in the top five.
Casey Currie left the first and second round of the LOORS event leading the points race in the Pro-lite division.
The driver lost a tire due to a collision and was forced to pit during the full-course yellow. But upon the restart, he never let up. In fact, Currie quickly muscled his way from deep in the field and was the third Pro-lite driver to cross the finish line, earning a much deserved spot on the podium.
Currie and his crew returned to Firebird International Raceway on the following day anticipating another successful outing in round two. After qualifying fifth, he patiently waited for the opportunity to make his move. With what he considered as a good line ahead of him, the driver proceeded forward with an "outside/inside" maneuver. But Currie was black-flagged by the officials, forcing him to restart from the back of the field.
With a limited amount of time, the driver's only option was to push forward with vigor. Although managing to muscle his way through a majority of the pack, Casey Currie was positioned fifth at the waving of the checkered flag.
Looking back at rounds one and two Currie said, "My confidence level going into the race was high, because last year we finished second at Firebird. The course is awesome, with big jumps and lots of obstacles."
In a perfect world, Casey Currie would have began each and every race in the lead. But mindful that the sport is filled with uncertainties, they were prepared for what might come their way. "We had a plan of attack, and it worked out perfect," he explained. "Being calm is one of the hardest things to do, but is needed in these situations."
Casey Currie proved during rounds one and two of the 2013 LOORS series that he and his truck are perfectly capable of taking the lead in spite of starting in the back of the field.
Referring to round one, he stated, We were within feet of going for the lead. Coming from the back with a flat tire is almost unheard of. I was happy to leave Firebird second in points, and starting the year out in a good way.
Looking to the future, Casey Currie is confident that starting in the back of the field during the first two rounds of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series can be used to his advantage, if for no other reason, to prove their capabilities.
"It shows that my truck can handle passing and we will be able to come through the field," he shared. There's lots of strategy involved and everything happens for a reason."
Although driving skills play an undeniable role in the world of racing,Casey Currie is also aware that his team is a very important element of triumph. "Team is 99-percent of my success," he ensured. "It takes a good team to make me look good."
Experience has also taught the driver the importance of keeping his rig in optimal working order. That in mind, Casey Currie and his crew are strong advocates of keeping the internal components of their engines contaminant free. That in mind, they depend upon K&N products for their filtering needs.
"Having a well-prepped vehicle will make all of the difference," stated Currie. "I have been using K&N air filters for six years. They're the best," he continued. They get the job done better than any product. An engine that breathes clean air is an engine that finishes first."
Long before the opening round of the 2013 season, Casey Currie began a regiment that he was certain would prove advantageous after the waving of the green flag deemed the series underway. With the preparation behind him and a good start to the season under his belt, the driver is looking forward to what lie ahead.
Looking to the future, the drivers intentions are clear. When asked what fans can expect throughout the remainder of the season, Casey Currie wasted no words, "Solid finishes every weekend."
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