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Carl showing the field how its done

Being consistent is the way you win championships. Winning races is what you strive for every time you are out on the track, and also knowing there is a long term goal you must keep focused on. Carl Renezeder knows what it takes to win championships; he has won nine championships and eight cup victories in his career. Carl's plan for the 2016 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series in both his Pro 2 and his Pro 4 trucks is to win the championship.

Carl winning in both trucks on the same day

At the beginning of the year Carl and his team made a decision to return to BFGoodrich Tires as one of their sponsors. Carl said "I started my racing career with BFGoodrich and I am excited about returning to my original partnership with the brand." Carl has been partnered with K&N Filters for over 12 years and he uses K&N air filters and oil filters, and the degreaser cleaner in all of his race trucks, haulers, and team vehicles. Carl said "K&N is the industry leader, there is no better filter out there, we're proud to be able to run K&N products in our race trucks and support vehicles, and value our partnership with K&N Filters."

Showing off the K&N Air Filter while working on the Pro4

Carl started off the season with a bang in Chandler, AZ. In round 1, Carl battled for the lead in his Pro 4 but just barely missed the top spot and ended up finishing in second. In his Pro 2 he had several hard battles just missing out on the podium in fourth. In round 2, Carl let everyone know that he was back and ready to fight for the championship in both his Pro 4 and Pro 2 trucks. Carl dominated the Pro 4 race, leading every lap of the race for his first win of the year. Right after that he came out and raced just like they never waived the checkered flag and continued straight to victory lane in the Pro 2. This was his first win in the Pro 2 since 2014, and also gave him his 120th win of his career.

With rounds 3 and 4 in Lake Elsinore, CA, Carl and his team were able to work hard at the shop and get some good testing in at the local track of his. The Pro 2 didn't go as planned and he had several hard battles with the top drivers, finishing seventh and eighth. With such a talented field of drivers, every point is crucial and Carl is able to hold a fourth place spot in the championship, only a few points down. It was in the Pro 4 that he let everyone know he is back and at the top of his game. In round 3, Carl battled for the top spot the entire race just missing it once again and coming in second. In round 4, he was very fast and was able to get out in front and stayed there, finishing on top of the podium for the second time of the year, and also his 121st career win, and first place in the championship points battle.

Carl said 'We have been working hard during testing to make the trucks better. Our BFGoodrich tires have been hooking up very well and with the horsepower we have from Pro Power, we had to come up with a new plan for the Pro 4, it worked incredibly well. We can move that same set up over to the Pro 2 and hopefully it will respond the same way. I'm so proud of our team, this is the payoff for all the hard work my crew puts in each week."

Hard work and dedication is helping Carl to stay consistent and focused toward the end result, the championship. They are looking forward to rounds 5 and 6 at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah, and they know this is what it takes to be first at the end of the year.

Carl shooting some roost in his Pro4 in Arizona

Shooting flames while jumping over 150 feet

Carl on top with two other K&N Filters top drivers

It was a gorgeous day to check out your favorite Toyota vehicle, and there were plenty to choose from.

Every year, the Toyota Owners and Restorers Club, or TORC for short, puts on a marquee event called All Toyotafest. The event caters to all years and models of Toyota cars, trucks, and SUVs. Started in 1995 as a show to celebrate vintage Toyota cars, it eventually drew cars of every year. Originally held in San Diego, the show quickly outgrew its location and was moved to the more central Queen Mary parking lot in Long Beach, California. Since then the show has grown year over year.

This year's event drew over well over 4,000 spectators that came out to check out the over 400 Toyota, Lexus, and Scion cars, trucks, and SUVs. The goal of TORC is to provide a laid back, minimal cost, Toyota exclusive show. "Thanks to our sponsors, we can keep this show relatively low cost for participants and free for spectators," explained TORC President, Mike Bingham. "We just want to give everyone a chance to see Toyota history and to have a good time."

Scions were plentiful and there were numerous styles to choose from.

Another clean Supra, this one featuring a twin turbo 2JZ-GTE.

With 2015 being the year that Marty went to in Back to the Future, there were several Back to the Future styled Toyota pickups to choose from.

You really could find just about any Toyota vehicle in attendance. This off road inspired FJ Cruiser was a crowd favorite.

This Toyota mini truck featured a trick cantilevered airbag suspension with an independent rear.

From mild to wild, if you were into a specific style, you could find it at All Toyotafest.

Back in February, Scion announced that it would perform a brand transition into the Toyota brand. "Since this is the last year of Scion, it was a bit of a farewell show to Scion," said Mike. "There are a lot of faithful Scion fans and we expect that, now more than ever, they will turn out in droves to future events."

A sight not often seen at many car shows is the Prius, but at this show, there were several custom Prius' to check out.

Toyota fans had a lot to drool over. Like this epically clean Corolla GT-S.

Scion brought out there SEMA vehicles to show off. This one features a killer sound system and a DJ booth built right in. Talk about a party on wheels!

This Scion iA was inspired by Lowrider theme and pulled it off quite well.

Another of the crazy vehicles that Scion brought out was roadster xA. This one would definitely be a wild ride.

This super rare 2000GT made an appearance at the show. Not often can the public catch of glimpse of these unicorns

Some of the sponsors of the event include Toyota Motor Corporation, Cabe Toyota of Long Beach, the Toyota USA Auto Museum, Toyota Racing Development, Scion, and Lexus. If you missed this year's event, you will want to mark the calendars for next year and make sure to get out to the Queen Mary to check it out. Check back for more information on future TORC events.

The MR2s were out in force at All Toyotafest.

The NIA Auto Design body kit on this RCF adds the right amount of style to this car.

If there is one car that gets people's blood boiling it is the Toyota Supra. This one is a clean example with a K&N air intake feeding the turbo.

The K&N 57-1567 FIPK Cold Air Intake System can significantly improve the performance of the 2011-2014 Jeep Patriot and 2011-2014 Jeep Compass

Different eras require different vehicles, and automakers are constantly evolving their product lines to make vehicles fit into the customers’ ever-changing life. Years ago, the typical Jeep buyer wanted to go off-road, and look cool doing it. That's why vehicles like the Jeep CJ and Jeep Wagoneer were popular. Today's Jeep buyer doesn't have the luxury of $0.85/gal gas, so they need a truck that gets good gas mileage, yet still has enough power to handle an occasional off-pavement excursion. Many current Jeep customers don't really venture off-road all that much, but they still like to do "outdoors-y" things. To meet these new requirements and maintain the rugged capability that the Jeep name implies, they created the 2011-2014 Jeep Patriot and 2011-2014 Jeep Compass. They don't have locking differentials, big V8s, or chunky white letter tires. But they can be had with an extremely capable AWD system, complete with computerized traction management, skid plates, and tow hooks. There's also plenty of room in the back for all of your gear, and some models even have nifty fold-down speakers, so you can play your music at the campsite/tailgating. Power is supplied by a pair of thrifty 4-cylinder engines, and they have just enough power to get you where you need to be. But most owners wish their little Jeep came with a bit more muscle under the hood, which is why K&N developed the 57-1567 performance intake system.

The K&N 57-1567 FIPK Performance Intake System installed on a Jeep Patriot 2.0L

An internal combustion engine makes power by detonating gasoline inside the cylinders. This explosion forces the piston down, turning the crankshaft, and ultimately the wheels. In order to make the fuel burn, air has to be injected into the cylinders. This catalyst is piped to the throttle body through the stock air intake system, which collects it from outside the vehicle. The problem is, the factory intake on your Jeep 2.0L and 2.4L engines is very narrow and full of tight bends. When the outside air makes it past the thick paper air filter, it has to squeeze through the tiny intake tube and around those tight turns, causing it to slow down and become turbulent. By the time it reaches the cylinders, this hot, swirling air won't be potent enough to fully burn all of the fuel. To increase the horsepower in your little Jeep Patroit and Jeep Compass, you need to replace that warm air with oxygen-rich cold air. The additional oxygen molecules will create a more powerful explosion, which enables the engine to extract more energy/horsepower, from the same amount of fuel.

To get cold air into the engine, the K&N 57-1567 performance intake system ditches the restrictive factory air box and filter for a K&N performance air filter, which is protected from hot engine air by a rugged heat shield. The reusable air filter is made from a special cotton gauze material that provides superior filtration, and the ability to go up to 100,000 miles before it needs to be cleaned (depending on road conditions). It can also feed cooler air into the system, which then gets routed to the engine through a wide-diameter polyethylene intake tube that's been roto-molded to reduce air turbulence and restrictions. This K&N intake tube has integrated fittings for the factory air temperature sensor and crank case vent hose, enabling an install that is usually around 90-minutes. The 57-1567 cold air intake is also street legal in all 50 states. To avoid problems at the inspection station, each system is issued an Exemption Order (EO) number by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), along with an underhood decal to validate its compliance with state laws.

Dyno results for the K&N 57-1567 FIPK Performance Air Intake

To validate the performance gains, we installed a K&N 57-1567 FIPK cold air intake system on a stock 2012 Jeep Patriot 2.0L and dyno testing revealed an estimated increase of 6.35 horsepower and 5.25 ft-lb of torque. That will provide a noticeable difference when you hit the gas, where the additional airflow will sharpen the throttle response.

The K&N 57-1567 performance intake system is proudly made in the USA and its rugged construction will standup to whatever the trail or street throws at your Jeep. It's also backed by the K&N 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty, so your performance gains are guaranteed to last. In addition, K&N also makes an entire line of Jeep performance parts, that can improve the efficiency of your oiling, fuel, and HVAC systems. To see what's available for your little trail-hopper, use the Search by Vehicle tool and you can find a local K&N retailer by plugging your location into the K&N Dealer Search as well.

Features & Benefits of the K&N 57-1567 performance air intake

• Designed for the 2011-2014 Jeep Patriot and 2011-2014 Jeep Compass
• Guaranteed to increase horsepower
• Guaranteed to increase torque
• Street legal in all 50 states
• Reduces restrictions and increases engine airflow
• Sharpens throttle response
• Provides better sounding engine note
• Rugged intake tube has fittings for the stock emission controls
• Plug & play design allows for easy installation
• Reusable K&N performance air filter can go up to 100,000 miles before cleaning is required (depending on road conditions)
• Backed by the K&N 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty

Vehicles that can benefit from the 57-1567 performance intake kit:

2014 Jeep Patriot 2.4L L4
2014 Jeep Patriot 2.0L L4
2014 Jeep Compass 2.4L L4
2014 Jeep Compass 2.0L L4
2013 Jeep Patriot 2.4L L4
2013 Jeep Patriot 2.0L L4
2013 Jeep Compass 2.4L L4
2013 Jeep Compass 2.0L L4
2012 Jeep Patriot 2.4L L4
2012 Jeep Patriot 2.0L L4
2012 Jeep Compass 2.4L L4
2012 Jeep Compass 2.0L L4
2011 Jeep Patriot 2.4L L4
2011 Jeep Patriot 2.0L L4
2011 Jeep Compass 2.4L L4
2011 Jeep Compass 2.0L L4

You can view all the air intakes that K&N makes for these vehicles at the Air Intake Systems for the Jeep Patriot and Air Intake Systems for the Jeep Compass pages and all the air filters at the Air Filters for the Jeep Patriot and Air Filters for the Jeep Compass page.

The K&N 57-1565 FIPK cold air intake system adds even more power to the 392 Hemi.

Thanks to the leadership at Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler was able to start making big, Hemi powered rear-wheel drive cars in the early 2000s. A few years later, the skunkworks engineers at SRT decided to double-down on the wildly popular Hemi engine, by creating a massive, 392 cubic-inch, 6.4L Hemi V8. This angry volcano spewed well north of 400-hp, and it could instantly turn a set of rear tires into a screaming cloud of smoke. Naturally, they shoehorned it into some of their best-selling models, creating the 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger SRT, 2012-2014 Chrysler 300C SRT, and 2012-2014 Dodge Charger SRT. These attitude-challenged monsters aren't for the faint of heart, and they have no qualms about humiliating Chevy and Ford drivers when the stoplight turns green. But if you want to go full "beast mode", without pissing off the smog inspectors, then you've got to check out the 50-state legal K&N 57-1565 performance intake system.

The K&N 57-1565 performance intake system installed on a Dodge Challenger SRT8

Hemi 101

Since you already own a Challenger SRT8, 300C SRT8, or Charger SRT8, this probably isn't new information. But it bears repeating. The 6.4L Hemi V8 makes power by burning a mixture of air and gasoline inside the cylinders. The valves are positioned at the sides of the hemispherical head, so the air will swirl around as it enters the combustion chamber, allowing it to mix with the gas more completely. The concave head and domed pistons then work together to pressurize the perfectly blended fuel/air mixture, and hold in heat during detonation. That way, more of the fuel gets burned and more energy and horsepower released.

To increase the horsepower and torque in a 392 Hemi, all you have to do is add lots of cold air. If you were paying attention in middle school, then you'll probably remember that cold air contains more oxygen molecules than warm air. This will create a stronger explosion when the gasoline detonates, and the heat-holding function of the Hemi heads allow even more power to be extracted from the same amount of fuel.

How to Increase Hemi Horsepower

Dyno results for the K&N 57-1565 performance air intake show an estimated increase of 21.95 horsepower and 17.53 lb-ft of torque.

The K&N 57-1565 FIPK performance intake system is designed to increase horsepower and torque, by providing your 392ci Hemi with a steady supply of cold air. To do this, the restrictive factory air box is replaced by an oversized K&N performance air filter, which is protected from hot engine bay air by a special heat shield that seals against the underside of the hood. The K&N air filter is made from an oil-treated cotton gauze material that can stop dirt particles that are the diameter of a human hair. The red oil then soaks into the dirt, causing it to actually catch and hold other dirt even when the filter gets dirty (depending on road conditions, it can go up to 100,000 miles before it needs to be cleaned).

Once the cold air coming up from below the motor gets cleaned, it's sent to the engine by a large-diameter K&N intake tube, which has been roto-molded to provide an unobstructed airflow path. It also has integrated fittings for the factory air temperature sensor and crank case vent hose, which preserves the factory emission system settings. This plug-and-play design requires no underhood modifications, and the entire system can usually be installed in about 90 minutes.

Once the K&N 57-1565 performance intake kit was fully developed, K&N installed it on a stock 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8. Dyno testing showed 416.11 horsepower and 435.69 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheels, which equaled an estimated increase of 21.95 horsepower and 17.53 lb-ft of torque.

Because the K&N 57-1565 performance intake system is able to increase horsepower without modifying the emissions system, this cold air intake kit is street legal in all 50 states. Each system is issued an Exemption Order (EO) number by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to validate its compliance with state laws. It also comes with a special underhood decal, so the smog inspectors won't hassle you about it when they open the hood. Plus, the entire system is backed by the K&N 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty.

K&N also makes other 392ci Hemi cold air intake systems, along with many other Chrysler and Dodge performance parts. To see your other high performance options, use K&N’s search by vehicle Tool, or to find a K&N dealer near you, use K&N’s dealer locator tool.

Features & benefits of the K&N 57-1565 performance air intake:

• Developed exclusively for the 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger SRT, 2012-2014 Chrysler 300C SRT, and 2012-2014 Dodge Charger SRT
• Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque
• Street legal in all 50 states
• Reduces restrictions and improves engine airflow
• Provides faster throttle response
• Improves engine sound
• Intake tube has fittings for the stock emission controls
• Plug & play design allows for easy installation
• Reusable K&N performance air filter can last up to 100,000 miles before cleaning is required (depending on road conditions)
• Backed by the K&N 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty

The 57-1565 performance intake kit fits the following vehicles:

2014 Dodge Charger 6.4L V8
2014 Dodge Challenger 6.4L V8
2014 Chrysler 300 6.4L V8
2013 Dodge Charger 6.4L V8
2013 Dodge Challenger 6.4L V8
2013 Chrysler 300 6.4L V8
2012 Dodge Charger 6.4L V8
2012 Dodge Challenger 6.4L V8
2012 Chrysler 300 6.4L V8
2011 Dodge Challenger 6.4L V8

You can view all the air intakes that K&N makes for these vehicels at the Air Intake Systems for the Dodge Charger, Air Intake Systems for the Dodge Magnum and Air Intake Systems for the Chrysler 300C pages. You can also view all the air filters that K&N makes for thse vehicles at the Air Filters for the Dodge Charger, Air Filters for the Dodge Magnumand Air Filters for the Chrysler 300C pages. You can view all the K&N performance products for any vehicle by using the Search by Vehicle tool and you can find a local K&N retailer by plugging your location into the K&N Dealer Search as well.

With 225/60R15 and 295/50R15 BFGoodrich tires, the stance of Brent’s Mustang is perfect.

Years ago, a movie car chase was made with real stunt drivers, driving real cars, on real roads. There wasn't any computerized CGI to make a car go flying through a building, over a helicopter, then land on some interstate on-ramp with barely a scratch. The car chase was real. You could hear the engine rev, the tires squeal, and feel the fear. One of the most iconic car chase scenes was in the movie Bullitt, where Steve McQueen piloted a 1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback on a high-flying adventure through the streets of San Francisco. The "King of Cool" actually did some of the stunt driving himself, then the insurance people stepped in and stuntman Bud Ekins had to finish out the chase. This gritty, visceral scene literally helped to define movie car chase scenes, and a 16-year-old named Brent Kimball swore he'd own a Mustang like that someday.

The custom California license tag '67 FSBK' was actually available, so Brent snagged them before anyone else could.

After spending half a lifetime in the construction business, Kimball's company Signature Building Services had managed to remain steady, despite the roller coaster economy. This afforded him the ability to finally indulge his childhood dream of owning a 1967 Mustang GT Fastback. All he had to do now was find the right car, then convince his wife to let him buy it. The search proved to be the easy part, as one of his contractors called him out of the blue, offering to sell his 1967 Mustang GT Fastback. Brent had known the guy for 20 years, and had tried to buy it on numerous occasions. It had a 320-hp Ford Racing fuel injected 331ci V8 from a 1993 Mustang GT, a 5-speed manual gearbox, the battery had been relocated to the trunk, and a Weld Wheels front disc brake kit had been installed. There was no rust, no dents, and the guy had actually purchased it from the original owner. For a blank canvas, you couldn't do much better. So to avoid a nasty divorce, Kimball sold his pinball machine collection, his Harley, and some Apple stock to buy the car. His wife reluctantly approved, and Brent's lifelong dream suddenly came true.

For the restoration, Kimball went with the original Midnight Mist Blue and white racing stripes.

After acquiring his prize, Kimball discovered the engine was starving for air, so he installed a polished intake from a Ford GT40 (this was particularly ironic, because the producers of Bullitt had dubbed over the engine sound of McQueen's Mustang with the exhaust note from a GT40). To feed that new intake lots of oxygen-rich air, Kimball used the K&N universal filter search tool to find the K&N RC-9360 universal air filter. "I started using K&N air filters on my motorcycles as a kid and the performance is fantastic. All my vehicles run K&N air filters now, so I went right to them for the Mustang". The additional air immediately smoothed the engine and provided a lot more tire-smoking power.

A K&N high performance cone air filter feeds the Ford GT40 intake on this 1967 Mustang GT Fastback.

With the engine sorted, Mr. Kimball got a Hagerty history report and discovered his GT was delivered to the original buyer in San Jose Texas, with a 289ci motor, a 3-speed manual, no A/C, and a Midnight Mist Blue paint job with white racing stripes. He decided to go back to the original livery, so his body man stripped the car down to bare metal, smoothed out every imperfection, then laid down several coats of the factory color. The interior was also completely redone with new glass, rubber, and the correct blue vinyl upholstery.

To complete the look, Kimball added a staggered set of American Racing wheels with 225/60R15 BFGoodrich tires up front, and super-wide 295/50R15 BFG's in the rear. The look of the completed car was incredible, and his wife "actually loves it now". They take the car cruising on the beach. It's won 1st place at several car shows. And one time, a guy in a brand new Lamborghini Aventador even stopped to compliment them. So we at K&N salute you Brent Kimball, because you are definitely the new King of Cool.

1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback build at-a-glance:

• Complete frame-on restoration
• 331ci Ford Racing V8
• Polished intake from a late-model Ford GT40
• K&N RC-9360 high performance air filter
• 5-speed manual transmission from a 1993 Ford Mustang GT
• Fuel injection system from a 1993 Ford Mustang GT
• Weld Wheels front disc brakes
• 2-inch frame stiffeners
• American Racing wheels