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David Haagsma Claims 2nd Straight WORCS Pro SxS Championship

David Haagsma racing in his naturally-aspirated SxS to the WORCS championship

Despite developing a turbo SxS, Haagsma opted for the reliability non-turbo to win the WORCS title

David Haagsma had built such an impressive cushion in the series that he simply needed to make a showing in the season finale at Adelanto Stadium in Adelanto, California, to lock up the WORCS Pro SxS Championship. The K&N-sponsored UTV racer ran a smart and conservative race to finish 8th and claim his second straight pro title.

“We came into it knowing I had to only finish half a lap,” Haagsma said. “I didn’t get a good jump at the start, so I just ran my own race and didn’t get into trouble. I’m really proud because the guys that did it before me were really good. We didn’t change one thing from last year.”

Haagsma tallied a total of seven podium finishes on the season. That consistency combined with two season wins was the recipe for success in the championship run.

The championship is especially impressive considering Haagsma competed in a naturally aspirated car in a class that allows the higher horsepower turbo engine configuration. Haagsma and his team decided that the reliability of the non-turbo setup, breathing through a K&N intake, was the smart season plan.

David Hagsma with a WORCS championship smile

Haagsma has reason to smile with his strangle-hold on the WORCS SxS podium

While his innate racing talent is undeniable, Haagsma knows that a smart mental approach is vital to his success. Haagsma told K&N that balancing the highs and lows of the long WORCS season is a key to a consistent and effective championship effort.

“For me, the highs have to be the wins,” Haagsma said. “When those come and come frequently, I find myself quickly getting into a groove and staying confident. The lows are trying to stay focused when you run into problems that set you back. Over the years, I’ve patiently learned to relax and rebound quickly, then you find yourself right back on top. That’s also helped by confidence, so it’s a good package.”

Haagsma is no stranger to the top spot on the podium. However, since moving from ATVs to focus strictly on SxS racing, the 2017 championship is especially sweet.

“To be honest, this is the one I really wanted to get,” Haagsma told K&N. “To put yourself in the group of racers that also have back-to-back National Pro Championships says a lot. This one ranks up there for sure. I left my ATV program to come back home and really put my efforts towards this program.”

David Haagsma racing in his K&N-filtered SxS wins the WORCS championship

Big talent and a perfect racer's mindset have resulted in back-to-back Pro championships for Haagsma

There is an old adage that “no man is an island.” Haagsma is acutely aware that elite level professional racing is a team effort. The WORCS champion is quick to share the spotlight with those who have contributed to his success.

“Everyone is out here with me,” said Haagsma, “My two mechanics, Allan and Theo, my engine builder Curtis Sparks, my car builder Justin Lambert at Cognito Motorsports, my rep Jason Reed, and my awesome sponsors that I couldn’t do without.”

Clearly, H&M Motorsports is a true family affair, and Haagsma told K&N that both his immediate and extended family are vital to his success.

“Most importantly, (I thank) my mom, dad, sister, aunts, uncles, cousins, and all my friends that I consider family as well,” Haagsma said. “Lastly, I met my fiancée Paige last year, and having her in my corner and seeing the support she has for me in this business means a lot to me. I couldn't do it without all those people.”

After taking a moment to enjoy this year's championship, the H&M team has turned its attention to the 2018 WORCS season. Jason Reed, Marketing/Media Coordinator for H&M Motorsports, let us in on the planning and the team's goals.

David Haagsma racing off the line in WORCS SxS action

Hagsam (#1) has emerged as the cream of the talented WORCS Pro SxS crop

“Our plans next year are to defend our WORCS Pro SxS Championship," Reed said. "We currently have a turbo car and depending on the support we get, that’s the direction we’ll end up going. Although, we did prove this year that the naturally aspirated model was reliable and competitive as well. We’re just excited with the support we’ve had with our long-time sponsors and fans, and we want to go for a 3-peat. That’s the goal for 2018."

K&N congratulates David Haagsma and his H&M Motorsports team on a second straight WORCS Pro SxS Championship. We are proud to be a vital part of the success.

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Greg Anderson Takes Lead in NHRA Pro Stock Standings

Greg Anderson took the green light over teammate Jason Line at the NHRA Midwest Nationals

Greg Anderson took the green light over teammate Jason Line at the NHRA Midwest Nationals

NHRA Pro Stock driver Greg Anderson reached the final round in each of the first three races of the Countdown to the Championship. He finally broke through at Gateway Motorsports Park in Illinois. It couldn’t have come at a better time either. By winning the Pro Stock portion of the NHRA Midwest Nationals, Anderson took the lead in the Pro Stock standings with three races to go in the Countdown to the Championship. “It’s been three final rounds in a row,” Anderson said. “It’s hard to win out here. It’s really, really difficult to win. My race car worked great all weekend. I had a little bit of an issue with my engine and it was a little bit off speed-wise.”

Anderson’s car wasn’t perfect. He even admitted he needed a little luck to beat his KB Racing teammate Jason Line in the final. The race was almost as close as possible. Anderson won by 0.026 seconds. “I didn’t expect to get around Jason,” Anderson said. “He had a great car all weekend. I knew it was tough and I knew it was going to take someone looking over me to get the win and it happened.”

KB Racing NHRA Pro Stock driver Jason Line lost in the final to teammate Greg Anderson

KB Racing NHRA Pro Stock driver Jason Line lost in the final to teammate Greg Anderson

Anderson has a three-point lead over Bo Butner, who lost in the first round of eliminations at Gateway Motorsports Park. Line is in third place in the Pro Stock standings, 76 points behind Anderson. Anderson said he made his final run with blinders on. He couldn’t bear to see how Line raced down the strip next to him. When they crossed the finish line, Anderson’s win light came on. He couldn’t believe he won the race. “I feel like a boxer,” Anderson said. “You get slugged constantly. If you dodge enough punches, if you find a way to win, it’s the greatest feeling in the world. Tough sport. That’s why I love it so much.”

It was Anderson’s third win of the season and his seventh final round appearance. He has met Line 36 times in NHRA finals. Anderson is 20-16 against Line head-to-head. Three different NHRA Pro Stock drivers have won the first three races of the Countdown to the Championship. Butner won at Maple Grove Raceway in Pennsylvania. Tanner Gray won at zMAX Dragway in North Carolina to start the Countdown. Anderson said there could be six different winners in the Countdown and as many as five drivers in contention for the Pro Stock championship in the season finale at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, California.

Greg Anderson holds up his Wally after taking the win at the NHRA Midwest Nationals

Greg Anderson holds up his Wally after taking the win at the NHRA Midwest Nationals

“I said earlier when we started this countdown there’s liable to be six winners in the Countdown, six different winners,” Anderson said. “Who knows who’s going to win this thing? We got three different ones so far. Three races to go. Luckily I got one win, but I got a couple runner-ups. I don’t have any DNFs. I haven’t had a bad day, that’s what it’s going to take the rest of the way out. It looks like you’re probably going to have to average about a runner-up finish to win this stupid thing. That’s how tough the competition is.”

Anderson’s strategy at this point is to be within striking distance of the lead for the season finale. He is in the lead at the halfway point, but he knows how quickly that can change. “When we get to Pomona you just want to be in the lead or somewhere within 50 or 100 points of the lead,” Anderson said. “I would just about guarantee it when we get to Pomona, there’s going to be five cars alive on that day to win the championship. Crazy, crazy deal. Tough deal, but that’s what’s awesome about NHRA Pro Stock.”

Drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line show their support for Las Vegas after the tragic events in Oct

Drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line show their support for Las Vegas after the tragic events in Oct

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Artistry in Iron Custom Motorcycle Show Headlines Las Vegas BikeFest

Max Hazan's custom at the Artistry in Iron show at BikeFest in Las Vegas, Nevada

Max Hazan of Hazan Motorworks took the top prize at the BikeFest Artistry in Iron show in Las Vegas

The Artistry in Iron custom bike show and competition once again stretched the boundaries of creativity and vision in motorcycle craftsmanship. The invitation-only event was the nucleus of the 17th annual Las Vegas BikeFest, a motorcycle rally which takes over the vibrant Freemont Street area of the city for a few days each fall.

The biggest names in metal bending, performance tuning, tig welding, and paint spraying brought their customs to the neon capital of the world to square off against other international talents. Notable names like Steve Iacona, Yuichi Yoshizawa, Gilby Clarke, and Jordan Dickinson, as well as a host of young talents, brought their rolling works of art to Sin City.

Artistry in Iron show logo

The Artistry in Iron show is a magnet for the industry's best builders

In the end, Max Hazan, of Hazan Motorworks walked away with the championship bracelet created by artist Steve Soffa. However, the real winners were the BikeFest attendees who got the chance to peruse the diverse moto creations collected in downtown Las Vegas.

The customs ran the gamut in terms of build styles and engines. Choppers, trackers, sport bike, and retro builds were represented. They were crafted around engines wearing the badges of Harley, Triumph, Ducati, Indian, and several other brands.

Here is a look at some of the innovative customs that graced the floor of the Artistry in Iron show.

Arnaud Mary's custom at the Artistry in Iron show at BikeFest in Las Vegas, Nevada

Arnaud Mary brought this stretched Harley chopper over from his native France

Yuichi Yoshizawa's custom at the Artistry in Iron show at BikeFest in Las Vegas, Nevada

Japanese-born Yuichi Yoshizawa offered up this aluminum clad sport custom

Dana Wolfe Hood's custom at the Artistry in Iron show at BikeFest in Las Vegas, Nevada

Dana Wolfe Hood's cool Ducati custom wears K&N air and fuel filters

Jon MacDowell's custom at the Artistry in Iron show at BikeFest in Las Vegas, Nevada

Jon MacDowell of Bonneville Customs built this classic custom

Anthony Robinson's custom at the Artistry in Iron show at BikeFest in Las Vegas, Nevada

Anthony Robinson of Gasoline and Coffee built this ultra-cool Triumph

Taber Nash's custom at the Artistry in Iron show at BikeFest in Las Vegas, Nevada

Taber Nash of the Nash Motorcycle Company created this drag-styled Harley chopper

Chris Eder's custom at the Artistry in Iron show at BikeFest in Las Vegas, Nevada

This cafe tracker hybrid Harley was built by Chris Eder of Epic Moto

Kirk Taylor's custom at the Artistry in Iron show at BikeFest in Las Vegas, Nevada

Kirk Taylor of Custom Design Studios brought this Ducati-based tracker to the party

Gilby Clarke's custom at the Artistry in Iron show at BikeFest in Las Vegas, Nevada

Glitzy choppers were rare at the event, but Gilby Clarke's massive build was a show-stopper

Mike Rabideau's custom at the Artistry in Iron show at BikeFest in Las Vegas, Nevada

Mike Rabideau of Magik Mike Designs built a lean and clean chopper

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Colombian Model Karina Velez Stars in K&N Calendar with Jeremy McGrath "Cool Bus"

K&N calendar model Karina Velez standing with Jeremy McGrath Cool Bus

K&N calendar model Karina Velez has roots in Columbia but lives in Orange County

Colombia is known for beautiful women. Actress Sofia Vergara, singer Shakira, and beauty queen Ariadna Gutierrez all hail from this country. K&N model, Karina Velez, shares their Colombian roots. She vacations there often saying, “I visit my family in Colombia every year, and I have the best childhood memories there. One year, we stayed in a tree house in the middle of the Amazon.” Karina is Colombian at heart, though she was born in Orange County, California.

She speaks fluent Spanish and loves to dance the salsa. Karina also enjoys snowboarding, though she is particularly confident about dancing, saying, “I can show you up in salsa dancing.” Whether stepping on the floor or shredding in the snow, Karina leads a very active lifestyle.

K&N calendar model Karina Velez standing with Jeremy McGrath Cool Bus in school girl outfit

Karina Velez loves to dance the salsa in her free time but also enjoys snowboarding

As for schooling, she attended El Toro High in Orange County. She worked as an aid in honors physics and detention during her senior year, so she kept busy. She went on to Cal State Fullerton to major in Marketing. Karina’s degree helps her now; she works part-time in social media marketing. She didn’t actually start modeling until the end of high school. Karina shares, “My dad didn't let me until I turned 18.” 

Her list of clients is eclectic and impressive. She has modeled for “Vans, Nissan, Old Navy Mexico, and Disney.” She can do cars, clothes, shoes, and magical brands like Disney. She has met with a lot of success, but there have also been moments when modeling wasn’t so glamorous. Karina remembers her worst experience saying, “I was modeling for an e-comm clothing company and they didn't tell me I would be modeling their Halloween costumes. They were not cute.” Sequins, sparkles, fabrics! Oh my!

Besides horrendous Halloween costumes, Karina loves everything about modeling. She’s a free spirit; she slept in a tree house surrounded by the rainforest. Modeling is just another chance to find adventure. Karina is excited for the future, saying, “The world is pure magic, and I crave a lifetime of adventure, discovering all the beautiful things the world has to offer.”

IG Handle: @karinavelezz

K&N calendar models Karina Velez and Jess Harbour standing with Jeremy McGrath Cool Bus

Follow Karina on Instagram to keep up with her latest modeling shoots and adventures.

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Der K&N Typhoon Lufteinlass für Ford Focus RS - wie extra Schub für Ihre Rakete

Der Ford Focus RS ist eine beliebte Wahl für Automobilenthusiasten und K&N kann helfen, ihm mehr Kraft zu geben

Der Ford Focus RS ist eine beliebte Wahl für Automobilenthusiasten und K&N kann helfen, ihm mehr Kraft zu geben

Der AWD Ford Focus RS wurde für Performance-Enthusiasten entworfen und gebaut. Und Enthusiasten suchen ständig nach neuen Möglichkeiten zur Verbesserung der Leistung ihrer Autos. Wenn Sie einen 2016 oder 2017 Ford Focus RS besitzen, kann ein K&N 69-3539TB kalter Lufteinlass über 33 Pferdestärken zu Ihrem so und so schon leistungsfähigen Straßenbiest hinzufügen.

Der Chassis Dynamometer Test verifizierte eine geschätzte Zunahme von 224,46 PS auf 258,47 Pferdestärken gemessen an den Antriebsrädern des gleichen Ford Focus RS am selben Tag und die einzige Änderung war die Installation eines K&N 69-3539TBs.

Der Focus RS verfügt über einen 2,3 L DOHC Turbo EcoBoost Motor, der erstaunliche 350 PS ab Fabrik liefert und der 0-60 Meilen in 4,5 Sekunden erreicht, was nur wenig langsamer ist als der Ford GT 40 Mk II, der die 24 Stunden von Le Mans gewonnen hat.

Der 2,3 L EcoBoost ist ein Vollaluminium Vierzylinder Motor mit DOHC und 4 Ventilen pro Zylinder mit doppelter Nockenwelle mit variablem und unabhängigem Timing (Ti-VCT). Der Hub ist ungewöhnlich lang für einen Performance-Motor bei 94 mm im Vergleich zu einer Bohrung von 87,6 mm. Die Luftaufnahme wird von einem Honeywell Twin-Scroll Turbolader mit fester Geometrie komprimiert, mit Motor Management durch eine Bosch MEDG17-14. Volle Leistung kommt bei relativ niedrigen 6000 U/min, mit maximalen Drehmoment bei 3200 U/min.

Der Typhoon Lufteinlass Kit beherbergt auch die ab Fabrik Motor Emissionen Kontrollgeräte.

Der K&N Typhoon Lufteinlass Kit kann mehr als 33 PS zu 2016 und 2017 Ford Focus RS hinzufügen.

All diese Kraft wird durch die RS, nur 19“ Aluräder auf die Straße gelegt mit einem Allradantriebsystem, das die Kraft intelligent verteilt, wie sie benötigt wird: von vorn nach hinten und von links nach rechts. Dieser einzigartige Antriebsstrang kann bis zu 70 Prozent der Motorkraft zu den Hinterrädern bringen und von dem 100 Prozent auf jede Seite je nach Fahrsituation.

Wie bei nahezu allen Turbomotoren und bald allen Motoren mit Direkteinspritzung, je mehr Luft man in das Ansaugsystem einfüttern kann, desto mehr wird der Motor leisten. Im Beispiel des Ford Fokus RS wird eine zusätzliche Luftmasse dem Turbolader zugeführt zu dem, was er normalerweise zieht, sodass seine Ausgangsleistung proportional zu Anstieg der Eingabe erhöht wird.

Mit diesem Zuwachs von Luft, die den Brennraum erreicht, erhöht das elektronische Motormanagement des Focus RS die Menge an Kraftstoff, um das richtige Verhältnis bei der Verbrennung zu erhalten. Mit mehr Luft und mehr Kraftstoff wird es mehr Leistung geben. Und das sind die Grundlagen des K&N 69-3539TB Typhoon Luftansaugsystems.

Das K&N 69-3539TB Typhoon Luftansaugsystem ist designt, um in 2016 und 2017 Ford Focus RS Modelle zu passen. Die Mehrleistung wird erreicht durch das Ersetzen des OEM ab Fabrik Luftfilters, Ansaugrohrs und Luftfiltergehäuse mit einem aerodynamisch geprüften K&N Dorn gebogenem Aluminium Rohr Luftansaugsystem, das designt ist, um Luftdurchflusseinschränkungen drastisch zu reduzieren, da es den Luftstrom glättet und begradigt.

Der Hitzeschild und Filter wurden designt, um in dem ursprünglichen Airboxraum angebracht zu werden.

Das Ansaugrohr wurde aerodynamisch entwickelt für maximalen Durchfluss und ist blau pulverbeschichtet.

Die geformte Lufthutze lässt kalte äußere Luft in Richtung des Filters strömen. Luft wird dann durch das Ansaugrohr in die Drosselklappe des Motors gerichtet für einen garantierten Leistungsgewinn. Das Ansaugrohr ist pulverbeschichtet mit einem attraktiven blauen Finish, der dem Focus RS Emblem entspricht und es beinhaltet eine Armatur für den ab Fabrik Luftdrucksensor.

Enthalten im 69-3539TB Typhoon Luftansaug Kit ist ein K&N High Flow RU-5163 Luftfilter und ein Hitzeschild, der an dem ursprünglichen ab Fabrik Montageort installiert wird. Viel von dem PS-Gewinn kommt von dem übergroßen konischen Luftfilter, hergestellt aus mehreren Schichten von einem Filtermedium aus geölter Baumwolle, welches weniger Widerstand als herkömmliche Papierfilter bietet. Das mehrschichtige Material aus roter Baumwolle filtert Mikropartikel, die den Motor beschädigen könnten. Jedes Filter Design wird durch das hauseigene K&N Prüflabor geprüft und richtet sich nach ISO Standards, um sicherzustellen, dass Ihr K&N Filter hohen Durchfluss bietet ohne den Motorschutz zu gefährden.

Für weitere Einzelheiten der beschränkten Garantie besuchen Sie die K&N Million Meilen beschränkte Garantie Webseite.

Das plissierte K&N RU-5163 konische Luftfilter bietet zusätzliche Fläche für erhöhte Luftzirkulation

Das übergroße, RU-5163, kegelförmige Luftfilter ist für bis zu 100 000 Meilen einsetzbar, bevor Wartung nötig ist, je nach Fahrbedingungen. Die einzige Wartung erforderlich ist ganz einfach und Sie können es selbst erledigen. In Abständen von rund 100 000 Meilen (oder häufiger je nach Fahrbedingungen) benutzen sie den K&N 99-5000 Reinigungskit, um Ihr Typhoon Einlass Luftfilter zu säubern und zu erfrischen, und danach ist es bereit für 100 000 mehr Fahrmeilen.

Dieser Typhoon Lufteinlass ist relativ einfach zu installieren, in der Regel 90 Minuten oder weniger mit einfachen Handwerkzeugen. Alle erforderlichen Werkzeuge werden in einer klaren, detaillierten, Fotoillustrierten Anleitung aufgelistet speziell für Ihren Ford Focus RS, die im Lieferumfang enthalten ist.

Das K&N Luftfilter, das Sie kaufen, ist designt für die Lebensdauer Ihres Fahrzeuges, und K&N garantiert es mit einer 10 Jahre / Million Meilen beschränkten Garantie.

Das K&N 69-3539TB passt in folgende Fahrzeuge:

2017 FORD FOCUS 2.3L L4 Kraftstoffeinspritzung - alle Modelle
2016 FORD FOCUS 2.3L L4 Kraftstoffeinspritzung - alle Modelle

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