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Michael Jordan Motorsports Celebrates Best AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike Season in Years

24 Jul 2012

Roger Hayden raises trophy after Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course race

To some people, winning just comes easy. This statement was never more true than for legendary NBA star Michael Jordan. Since his retirement from professional basketball, Jordan, whose passion for motorcycle racing led him to form Michael Jordan Motorsports in 2004, has sought to bring a new level of excellence to the motorcycle racing industry. It is due to this elevated standard that the Michael Jordan Motorsports (MJM) team has celebrated its best season of AMA Pro National Guard Superbike in years.

Ben Nostrom knee drags on his #23 Michael Jordan Motorsports Suzuki GSXR-1000 race bike

Coming from this past weekend's double-header at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, Michael Jordan Motorsports and National Guard racer Roger Hayden rode his Suzuki GSX-R1000 to second and third place podium finishes, as teammate Ben Bostrom took seventh-place finish on Saturday. This follows the Michael Jordan Motorsports teammates' solid finishes at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, in the double-header AMA Pro National Guard Superbike weekend weeks earlier. The month prior saw Hayden and Bostrom clinch their best results so far this season in the series at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California., as Hayden fought his way to a spectacular second-place finish, while Bostrom brought in a respectable fourth-place result.

Turning his season around after running off the track and finishing 10th back in May, Hayden then explained the incident and how he turned around to take second place on the podium, "I was riding on the edge, trying to keep up, and I was starting to slide all over the place and go back a little bit. When another rider came by me, I hung on with him and tried to wait for the last few laps and we had a fun battle on the last half of the track. We missed the podium in Atlanta and we struggled earlier this weekend, so it was nice to finish up the weekend on a good note."

"We had a good weekend at Mid-Ohio," Hayden continued. "The first race went pretty good. I worked my way up to third and engaged in a good battle throughout the whole race. In the second race, I was able to go good right out of the gate and about halfway through the race, I moved into second. I had really good speed and ran with the leader the whole race. All in all, it was a good weekend for us and it was great to be back on the podium for both races. I can't thank my National Guard Jordan Suzuki team enough. Hopefully we can keep the ball rolling at Laguna Seca, which is a track that I like."

Trailing behind his teammate, Bostrom congratulated Hayden, "It was a rough weekend for the number 23 Jordan bike, but it was a great weekend for the National Guard Jordan 54. It was great to see Roger up on the podium and I hope to join him up there at Laguna Seca. And I have to thank the Jordan Motorsports boys, who are doing an awesome job as always."

Roger Hayden trails Ben Bostrom their Michael Jordan Motorsports AMA Pro Road Race bikes

Currently by Hayden, the Michael Jordan Motorsports team was formed between Live Nation Motorsports, Jordan's management company, and Gemini Racing, to compete in the 2004 AMA Pro Supersport and Superstock seasons with a single rider, Montez Stewart. Since that time, Michael Jordan Motorsports has been racing the AMA Pro Roadracing Series exclusively, earning a series of successes in its short time; including a 3rd place Superstock Daytona podium finish in 2005, Superstock win at Barber in 2007, and the 2008 Superstock Championship. Other firsts include the team's first Superbike podium at Laguna Seca (2007), the first Superbike pole at Daytona (2010) and the team's first first Superbike win at 2010's Daytona.

Since Michael Jordan Motorsports has begun, the team has always sought to use the best products available - the best quality built, long-lasting, easy on the maintenance - and K&N certainly fit the bill, using K&N air filters and oil filters since 2004 and joining forces with K&N as a partner in 2009. The Michael Jordan Motorsports team is also a proud to partner with Jordan Brand (a division of Nike), National Guard, American Suzuki, Hanes, Gatorade, Bazzaz, Vortex Racing Components, FMF Exhausts, Gemini Racing, K-Tech Suspension-Orient Express Racing, Maxima Racing Oils, Mechanix Wear, K & N Air Filters, Dainese Leathers, AGV Helmets, Ancra Tie-downs, Chicken Hawk Racing Tire Warmers, Armour Bodies, DID Chains, Factory Pro Dyno, Roclun International, Cardo Scala Rider, STAR Motorcycle School, Motion Pro Tools, Zero Gravity Windscreens, with transportation provided by Eastside Trucking.

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Select Vauxhall, Opel, Lancia, Fiat, Pugeot, Alfa Romeo and Citroen Models Get K&N Air Filter

23 Jul 2012

Replacement Air Filter 33-2984

After a lengthy history in Europe the Fiat 500 has finally crossed the Atlantic, and with its Allies in Chrysler, it has hit the American market quite quickly. Its historically small size and affordability have always made it a successful vehicle in the past. In the American market it has certainly started to take hold and very much like its predecessors, it is now starting to build its own fan base.

Restriction Chart for the 33-2984 Air Filter

The 1.3 liter diesel engine, available in the European models, is the economical option that averages between 50-60 mpg and helps drivers save money at the pump. In order to compliment your engine choice, wouldn't it make sense to have a filter that can save you money in maintenance costs? By using K&N air filter part 33-2984 in your 1.3 liter Fiat or any other vehicle listed below with the 1.3 liter diesel engine, you will never have to replace your vehicle's air filter again.

K&N 33-2984 is a drop in replacement air filter that was designed to increase horsepower and acceleration while protecting your engine from dirt and debris. Installation is as simple as removing the old air filter and replacing it with the K&N filter. The washable and reusable filter media of part 33-2984, was designed using a tight weave of oiled cotton gauze that provides excellent airflow and filtration efficiency. The 33-2984 is made to fit in your vehicle just as the disposable filter fits in it and it will not void your factory warranty. Finally, this filter is covered under K&N's Million Mile Limited Warranty so you can be sure you have installed The World's Best Air Filter.

K&N 33-2984 will fit the following Vauxhall, Opel, Lancia, Fiat, Pugeot, Alfa Romeo and Citroen models:

2016 VAUXHALL TOUR 1.3L L4 Diesel
2016 VAUXHALL COMBO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2016 PEUGEOT BIPPER 1.3L L4 Diesel
2016 OPEL TOUR 1.3L L4 Diesel
2016 OPEL COMBO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2016 LANCIA YPSILON 1.3L L4 Diesel
2016 FIAT QUBO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2016 FIAT PUNTO EVO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2016 FIAT FIORINO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2016 FIAT DOBLO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2016 FIAT 500L 1.3L L4 Diesel
2016 CITROEN NEMO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2016 ALFA ROMEO MITO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2015 VAUXHALL TOUR 1.3L L4 Diesel
2015 VAUXHALL COMBO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2015 PEUGEOT BIPPER 1.3L L4 Diesel
2015 OPEL TOUR 1.3L L4 Diesel
2015 OPEL COMBO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2015 LANCIA YPSILON 1.3L L4 Diesel
2015 FIAT QUBO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2015 FIAT PUNTO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2015 FIAT PANDA III 1.3L L4 Diesel
2015 FIAT FIORINO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2015 FIAT DOBLO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2015 FIAT 500L 1.3L L4 Diesel
2015 FIAT 500 1.3L L4 Diesel
2015 CITROEN NEMO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2015 ALFA ROMEO MITO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2014 VAUXHALL TOUR 1.3L L4 Diesel
2014 VAUXHALL COMBO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2014 PEUGEOT BIPPER 1.3L L4 Diesel
2014 OPEL TOUR 1.3L L4 Diesel
2014 OPEL COMBO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2014 LANCIA YPSILON 1.3L L4 Diesel
2014 FIAT QUBO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2014 FIAT PUNTO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2014 FIAT PANDA III 1.3L L4 Diesel
2014 FIAT FIORINO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2014 FIAT DOBLO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2014 FIAT 500L 1.3L L4 Diesel
2014 FIAT 500 1.3L L4 Diesel
2014 CITROEN NEMO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2014 ALFA ROMEO MITO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 VAUXHALL TOUR 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 VAUXHALL COMBO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 PEUGEOT BIPPER 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 OPEL TOUR 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 OPEL COMBO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 LANCIA YPSILON 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 LANCIA MUSA 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 FIAT QUBO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 FIAT PUNTO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 FIAT PANDA III 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 FIAT PANDA CLASSIC 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 FIAT FIORINO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 FIAT DOBLO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 FIAT 500L 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 FIAT 500 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 CITROEN NEMO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2013 ALFA ROMEO MITO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 VAUXHALL TOUR 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 VAUXHALL COMBO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 PEUGEOT BIPPER 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 OPEL TOUR 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 OPEL COMBO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 LANCIA YPSILON 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 LANCIA MUSA 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 FIAT QUBO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 FIAT PUNTO EVO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 FIAT PUNTO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 FIAT PANDA III 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 FIAT PANDA II 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 FIAT PANDA CLASSIC 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 FIAT IDEA 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 FIAT FIORINO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 FIAT DOBLO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 FIAT 500L 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 FIAT 500 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 CITROEN NEMO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2012 ALFA ROMEO MITO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2011 PEUGEOT BIPPER 1.3L L4 Diesel
2011 LANCIA YPSILON 1.3L L4 Diesel - from 6/11, OEM 51873070
2011 LANCIA MUSA 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2011 FIAT QUBO 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2011 FIAT PUNTO EVO 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2011 FIAT PANDA II 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2011 FIAT PANDA 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2011 FIAT LINEA 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2011 FIAT IDEA 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2011 FIAT FIORINO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2011 FIAT DOBLO 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2011 FIAT 500 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2011 CITROEN NEMO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2011 ALFA ROMEO MITO 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2010 PEUGEOT BIPPER 1.3L L4 Diesel
2010 LANCIA MUSA 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2010 FIAT PUNTO EVO 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2010 FIAT PANDA 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2010 FIAT LINEA 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2010 FIAT IDEA 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2010 FIAT GRANDE PUNTO 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2010 FIAT FIORINO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2010 FIAT DOBLO 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2010 FIAT 500 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2010 CITROEN NEMO 1.3L L4 Diesel
2010 ALFA ROMEO MITO 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070
2009 FIAT FIORINO 1.3L L4 Diesel - OEM 51873070

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Reusable K&N Air Filter for Several Foden Diesel Trucks in the United Kingdom Now Available

20 Jul 2012

Replacement Air Filter 38-2033S

Often times great ideas come around but, rarely are these ideas pursued. A long time ago K&N thought about making air filters for big engines like the ones used on tractor trailers. They pursued the development of a massive washable/reusable air filter that could withstand the punishment large trucks and equipment would endure on long hauls and around the clock use.

The idea has come to rest and it has become reality. K&N offers a reusable line of heavy duty air filters for semi-trucks, motorhomes, heavy duty agricultural equipment, and other large-displacement, heavy-duty diesel applications. One part number worth mentioning is 38-2033S. The introduction for 38-2033S begins with its superior synthetic air filter media that is washable and reusable. Having the capability to wash your big rig's air filter will save you money especially with the 3 year/300,000 Mile Limited Warranty. There is no need to purchase a new air filter when this one gets dirty. Just clean it when the restriction gauge reads red and pop it back in cycle of outstanding engine protection.

These heavy duty synthetic air filters don't use oil. This makes cleaning them a breeze. Cleaning can be performed by simply pulling out the air filter during a pit stop, spraying on the Heavy Duty Air Filter Cleaner, rinsing the filter, drying it with an air compressor (on the low setting), and you're back on the road. Check out our heavy duty air filter cleaning video to see how easy it is for yourself.

The 38-2033S fits some Foden Truck models in the United Kingdom but to be sure you should cross reference your existing filter using our cross reference air filter search. The 38-2033S cross references with the replacement air filter part numbers below:

Baldwin PA3499
Carquest 88904
Donaldson P776157
E.R.F. 990199
Fleetguard AF25549
Foden Y05590000
Fram CA8003
Hastings PA3499
Luber-Finer LAF7472
Napa 6904
Nelson 70472N
WIX 46904

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Video - 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Air Intake Installation Made Easy

19 Jul 2012

2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Air Intake Installation Made Easy
K&N designed an air intake system, 63-2578, for 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L. This K&N AirCharger air intake has a non-metallic intake tube. K&N dynamometer tests show an estimated 20.2 horsepower gain at 5400 RPM when using K&N's air intake modification. This video demonstrates the simple steps needed to install K&N's power gaining performance air intake 63-2578, on 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Ford Mustang GT models with the 5.0 liter engine. Additional information on this Ford Mustang GT air intake is available at KNFilters.com.

Installation Video for 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L Air Intake

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Vincent Noble Wins 2012 K&N Horsepower Challenge at Summit Racing Equipment Nationals

19 Jul 2012

NHRA Pro Stock Racer Vincent Noble wins 2012 K&N Horsepower Challenge at Summit Racing Equipment Nationals

As one of the most coveted events in NHRA Pro Stock for fans and teams alike with its $50,000 check to the winner, the 2012 running of the K&N Horsepower Challenge was filled with tremendous excitement from start to finish with several upsets along the way to crowning this year's champion, first time Challenge Qualifier, Vincent Nobile.

The 2012 K&N Horsepower Challenge field featured three former winners along with five drivers who were looking for their first victory in the special event. The winners included four-time and defending champ Greg Anderson, third place qualifier and 2008 winner Allen Johnson as well as the Fan Vote winner and three-time K&N HPC victor, Jeg Coughlin. Sitting among the five who were looking for their first win were K&N's Mike Edwards had reached the final four previous times and Jason Line who had just missed the championship crown twice.

2012 K&N Horsepower Challenge Champion Vincent Noble

While many eyes were on this year's number one qualifier Jason Line, who along with Allen Johnson, had racked up the majority of the number one qualifying positions as of late, most would admit that Vincent Nobile may not have been their pick to come out on top when the race-within-a-race bonus event was held during the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio.

"Last season, because it was my first full year racing and with the way the points start in the middle of one season to the middle of the next for the K&N Challenge, I couldn't get enough races in and qualifying points to make the 2011 event," said the driver of the MountainView Tire 2012 Dodge Avenger . "I came very close to getting in the fan voted eighth spot last year and was beat out by Erica Enders by something like just sixteen votes. We ended up winning the race at Norwalk last year and I really wanted to get into the K&N Horsepower Challenge this year, because Norwalk has always been so good to us."

"You know I pretty much grew up at Norwalk with all the racing my dad did there over the years," he explained.

Drivers earn points for the K&N Horsepower Challenge based on how they qualify for each NHRA National Event, with the number one qualifier earning the maximum 175 points. Although Nobile has run very well over the past year in qualifying, he has yet to reach the pole in his young career.

"I've never qualified number one in my career," he admitted. "My best qualifying position is three and we have a bunch of those. What helped us get our position for the Challenge this year was some of the other guys in the show. Some guys kind of fell off a little bit when we were doing really well, so we were able to really gain a lot of points on everybody and that's kind of how we worked our way in."

Nobile came into the three round race qualified in the sixth position and would have to face 2009 K&N Horsepower Challenge Champion, Allen Johnson in round one. "We're pretty much team cars," he said of his first round opponent. "I get my motors from Allen and we share a lot of information. Having to run him, kinda stunk a little bit and he's been running really great, so it was a little intimidating. But we just went out there and ran our race."

The young driver, who hails from Dix Hills, New York, used a better .048 reaction time paired with a 6.714 to Johnson's .059 and 6.731 to move out of round one and on to the semifinals where he would face another giant in the NHRA Pro Stock class, K&N's Mike Edwards.

"I go to every lap telling myself I am going to win," he said of the next round match up with Edwards. "Me and my team, we were just really confident in ourselves. My team has been supplying me with a really great car and they told me just don't worry about it and go up there and do your deal and that we should get this round win. The round with Mike was probably the closest round all weekend. When I was coming up on the finish line, I wasn't really sure who was winning until my win light came on."

Nobile took his .006 starting line advantage and held on to it all the way through the stripe for just that amount as the margin of victory and a holeshot round win as a pair of 6.733 times came up on the boards for both he and Edwards.

Not only were each of Nobile's matchups throughout the K&N Horsepower Challenge race brutal, so was the heat and humidity at the north central Ohio facility. Air temperatures soared to near 100 during the rounds and water grains hung at unbearable levels of upper 140's and lower 150's. "Having to wear that fire suit all day was really rough," he pointed out. "But when you are winning rounds in an event like this, it just makes everything that much better and you really don't even pay much attention to how hot you really are."

After a year of extremely competitive qualifying, it was now down to the final pair and in a matter of moments the 2012 K&N Horsepower Challenge Champion would emerge. Nobile would face Jason Line, who on his way to the final stopped Jeg Coughlin in round one and teammate Greg Anderson in the semifinals.

"Going into the final against Jason was definitely a little intimidating," admitted Nobile. "Just because he's a World Champion and he's been in the final several times before. He kind of knows what to expect and all that, but I just did my normal deal and blocked all that information out of my head. When I went up there, I staged as shallow as possible, because I did not want to red-light."

Nobile went on to deny Jason Line his first K&N HOC win by becoming the youngest driver to ever be crowned champion with his second holeshot win of the event. With a blistering track temperature of 145 degrees, Nobile put a whopping .029 starting line advantage on Line and shut down Line's quicker 6.732 by a 0.0112 margin or nearly three feet even though he only managed to post a 6.750.

"When I got down there and my win light came on, I was just in shock," he confessed. "And while that was great to win the best part about it was winning that truck for Peggy."

As part of the annual festivities for the K&N Horsepower Challenge, Joplin, Missouri's Peggy Coleman was one of eight lucky finalists who entered online for the K&N Horsepower Challenge Sweepstakes. Coleman was paired with Nobile before the start of the race and if Nobile won, so did she.

"On Friday the eight sweepstakes contestants got paired with a driver and actually, I was the last person picked or paired," he laughed. "So when I got to meet Peggy I told her that they always save the best for last. We agreed that we were going to win together."

"I actually didn't know her whole story until before first round," he continued. "My mother actually came over to me with tears after she just learned Peggy's whole story about her house being destroyed and all her belongings. She told me she just had this feeling that I was going to win and it was just meant to be."

"Considering that she lost her house and all her belongings and all that was destroyed in the Joplin tornado, just being able to give back was truly awesome," he pointed out.

In addition to becoming the youngest driver to win the race-within-a-race, very few drivers have won the K&N Horsepower Challenge in their very first appearance and Nobile not only added his name to an elite group, but he also went on to double up on Sunday when he once again found himself lined up to take on Jason Line and again denied him the win light. The feat netted Nobile and his team a weekend they won't soon forget by acquiring the $50,000 championship check, ring and ultra-cool K&N Horsepower Challenge trophy, the $25,000 double up bonus along with the $25,000 for winning the main NHRA Pro Stock event.

"I have been dreaming of just making it into the K&N Horsepower Challenge for as long as I can remember," said Nobile who got his drag racing start in the Jr. ranks. "To make it in, to win is just amazing. I watched my idols growing up taking that trophy home and the K&N trophy is probably the coolest one out there. What K&N does for us, for Pro Stock and for the fans who get to participate in the event with us is unparalleled. K&N is a total class act and we are very grateful to everyone there who make this event possible for us to shoot for every year. They continue to make it bigger, better and more exciting for all of us."

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