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When reporting on racers it's often unavoidable to make the connection to family racing lineage, that's not the case with San Antonio, Texas drag racer Marty Ladwig. We want to note his roots simply because they're cool. Marty's dad worked as an intelligence analyst for the National Security Agency (NSA). Yeah, that's right, Marty's father works to keep us all protected so we can continue to race on.
Marty putting the personal touch on pre-race preparations
When Marty was ten he moved with his family from Okinawa, Japan, to the United States. For the next two decades, because of his father's job, the family continued to relocate, going from California to Illinois, then El Paso, Texas, finally settling in San Antonio.
Marty didn't start racing until after graduating from high school, racing his suped-up Firebird and various motorcycles, at tracks like Alamo Dragway, San Antonio Raceway and Temple Academy Raceway. In '01 Marty decided to stay strictly with racing cars, for the time being, and wouldn't change until he won two AMA/Prostar National Championships.
The Intel analyst gene appears to be paying huge dividends for Marty when he hits the dragstrip, rewarding him with success wherever he runs. "We were really happy with last season," says Marty. "We finally decided to try NHRA Comp Eliminator racing and qualified number one at all three events we attended, two National events and a Divisional."
An engine shakedown between passes
"It was fun, but we found out there is more to winning in the class than having a fast car. This year we will have radios, so we can communicate about letting off the gas, or staying in it. We are used to running all out in heads up, pro-tree classes, but we'll get it. Also, it was cool to set a NHRA National record in our class in Las Vegas at 7.23 @ 199mph," adds Marty.
Marty also ran at an Import Face-Off event in San Antonio and won the Outlaw Class, setting a personal best record of 203.90mph. "Our car is a front wheel drive, four-cylinder Chevy Cobalt. It has a full-tube chassis and full carbon fiber body," explains Marty. "It is powered by a 2.2 liter Ecotec engine with a single TiAL turbo, running on methanol, and it puts out about 1500 hp. We hold the ET records with the last three major Sport Compact Series (NHRA, NOPI and BOTI) with a 7.16 ET."
"My ultimate racing goal is to compete in a NHRA Top Fuel or Funny Car," says Marty. "Every time I see one go down the track I try to study what's going on and what the driver is doing." We suspect that's the Intel gene at work.
"The next best thing is Pro-Stock Motorcycle. I'm putting one together and hopefully I'll be able to bring it out this season," adds Marty.
"Working with K&N has been great, their support has been the difference in us being able compete at the level we do. More importantly though is that K&N has products that we can rely upon. The HP-3001 oil filter that we use has provided us with 100 percent reliability through four seasons of multiple race wins and records set. It has done an awesome job of enduring 100psi+ of oil pressure and filtering the oil so that we have had zero engine problems in four years of racing."
"No amount of support is worth it unless a product helps you win, and with K&N we have won 11 races, hold four current records, and we were the first front-wheel drive to set a record over 200mph in drag racing," adds Marty confidently.
For the 2010 season Marty's main goal, for now, is to be the first to run a six-second pass with a front-wheel drive. "We are really close and we learned a few things last season, so I am really looking forward to making some passes in this year," concludes Marty.
K&N manufactures a wide variety of air filters designed to fit numerous applications. K&N air filters feature a washable and reusable cotton media designed to supply increased airflow while providing excellent filtration.
K&N 14" round custom air filter
K&N has released a round custom air filter E-1650 with a 14" (356mm) outside diameter, 12" (305mm) inside diameter and a height of 3.063" (78mm). This air filter is designed to achieve high, virtually unrestricted air flow while maintaining filtration levels critical to ensure long engine life.
The E-1650 can be used with many 14" custom assemblies. K&N manufactures many 14" outside diameter air filters of differing heights. Use K&N's round air filter search by dimension on KNFilters.com to find the perfect 14" air filter for your needs.
K&N stock replacement air filters for street vehicles are covered by the K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty. K&N air filters used for racing or off-road use come with a one year limited warranty.
K&N booth at the 2010 Autosport International Show
In January, 2010, over 85,000 visiters attended the world's largest motorsport show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, United
Kingdom. The Autosport International 2010 offered auto enthusiasts a closer look at some of the rarest and most impressive racing cars from around the world. Jenson Button, Martin Brundle, Allan McNish and Sir Stirling Moss were some of the big motorsport names in attendance.
The
Gumpert Apollo Sport
was used in 2009 to set the BBC Top Gear lap record of 1 minute and 17.1 seconds.
All categories of track and off-road motor racing were represented at the Autosport International show. The show featured a variety of sections providing easy access to information
on different aspects of the sport. These sections included historic racing, karting,
oval racing, national motorsport and careers in motorsport.
This annual motorsports show offered something for all aspects of the trade. From industry professionals
to automotive enthusiasts actively involved in the sport to motorsport fans who simply wanted to follow their favorite car or driver,
the Autosport International show had something for everyone.
The Gumpert Apollo Sport is a street-legal race car with a base of 700 hp.
K&N set up a booth at the 2010 Autosport International Show to answer questions
and offer visitors information on K&N performance air filters and induction
kits.
The Gumpert Apollo Sport car was the centerpiece of the K&N booth
The centerpiece of the K&N stand was the Gumpert Apollo Sport used in 2009 to set the BBC Top Gear lap record of 1 minute and 17.1 seconds. It was also the fastest production car around the Nurburgring,
a famous motorsport race track in Germany, at 7 minutes and 11.57 seconds. The car is equipped with K&N filters as factory fit.
The Gumpert Apollo Sport is a 1100 kg (2425 lb), street-legal race car with a base of 700 hp and 687 lb/ft of torque. It was designed to take on the Porsche 911 GT3. The Apollo is a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive two-seater, constructed on a tubular Chromoly frame, with fiberglass or optional carbon fiber body panels.
Over 85,000 visiters packed the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK
An Audi 4.2L V8 700 hp bi turbo engine is joined to a six-speed sequential gearbox with Formula 1 influences. Top speed is 224 mph with 0–62 mph reached in 3.0 seconds and 0-120 mph reached in 8.8 seconds, making it the 9th best accelerating production car in the world. A new 800 bhp version is also being created.
"He (Carter) was really impressed with the winged Midgets and told us he would like to return," said owner Tim Bertrand.
In the not too distant future you will be able to insure that your offspring come fully loaded with the decoded racecar-driver genome sequencing, for now we'll have to go about it the old fashion way. That's how USAC Open Wheel Divisions driver Cole Carter came about his knack for racing - he inherited it. Cole is a third generation racer, his father is Duane "Pancho" Carter, Jr.
Bertrand Motorsports and Cole Carter team for winning combo
Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Pancho was a Sprint and Midget racer and is most noted for his participation in CART Races. Pancho is also the son of IndyCar racer Duane Carter. The story goes that Pancho was born while his parents were on the way to a race at the Milwaukee Mile.
"My father owns my USAC Midget, and we co-own the USAC Sprint car together," explains Cole. "He is at most of my races when he's not at the IndyCar Series events that he works as a driver development coach for Panther Racing. I also spot at the oval IRL races for Luczo Dragon Racing. He plays a big role with the team because of his years of experience, and he is a great attribute for me to have as a driver."
From the driver's point of view, the season went reasonably well, according Cole. "Last season went relatively well. We didn't run that many races compared to our competition, but we finished in the Top Ten in half of the races we ran," says Cole. Carter Racing concentrated on the portion of the USAC schedules, in both Sprints and Midgets, which were close to Indianapolis. They also competed in as many local Sprint shows as possible.
"Although the season had its low points and DNF's, we consistently were in contention for local Indiana sprint wins, and in the hunt for the USAC shows. In addition to driving the Carter Racing entries, I also ran three races aboard the Tim Bertrand, Bertrand Motorsports K&N sponsored NEMA Midget, finishing in the top five at the World Series at Thompson International Speedway and runner up at the Boston Louie Seymour Memorial at Seekonk Speedway."
"The cars ran well last year, except for a few motor issues," continues Cole. "The new Maxim Sprint chassis was fast all season, no matter where we went. The Midget side of things was where the motor issues arose. Although the K&N oil filters we used did their job, the sensitive nature of the four-cylinder saw some engine failures on larger tracks. Still, at Iowa Speedway, we managed a sixth place finish on the 7/8th mile track."
Cole sees his relationship with K&N growing nicely. "Their products are second to none, and they are a company focused on racing and performance in a big way. I'm happy to be with them for a second season and look to do bigger and better things in the future. Currently we are using the Sprint Air Filters, Pre-Chargers, and the K&N Oil Filters."
For 2010, the Carter Racing season is shaping up pretty much the same as last year. They will compete again in USAC Sprint and Midget races, along with a few select races with Bertrand Motorsports in the NEMA Series. "I'm also looking to run for some other Sprint teams in the 2010 season," adds Cole.
Depending on which part of the world you live in, parent company General Motors has branded their Insignia model, the family size replacement to the Vectra, as either an Opel or a Vauxhall.
K&N Part Number 33-2962 for the 2008 to 2016 Opel and Vauxhall Insignia Models.
The Insignia can be equipped with a wide variety of engine choices. The power train options range from the standard 1.6-liter I4, a 2.0-liter I4 diesel, to a turbocharged 2.8-liter V6. Whichever engine is in your Insignia K&N can help to increase performance with its new High-Flow Air Filter part number 33-2962. See the list below for specific vehicles this air filter fits.
K&N air filters provide less restriction than typical paper air filters, which can increase the efficiency of the combustion process. Allowing your engine to breathe easier can give your car extra horsepower and extra acceleration that can come in handy, even during every day driving. The simple drop in design makes a K&N replacement air filter an easy, and ecological, performance add-on.
Made from cotton instead of paper, this air filter never needs to be replaced. 33-2962 will require cleaning every 50,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions. It will provide outstanding engine protection for the life of your vehicle, and since it never needs to be replaced, part number 33-2962 will help to reduce waste.
K&N stock replacement air filters for street vehicles are covered by our famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty® and will be the last air filter your vehicle will ever need.
K&N 33-2962 Air Filter fits the following models:
2016 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2016 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2016 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2016 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Diesel
2016 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2016 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2016 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2016 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2016 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2016 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Diesel
2016 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2015 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2015 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2015 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2015 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Diesel
2015 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2015 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2015 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2015 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2015 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2015 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2014 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2014 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2014 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2014 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2014 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2014 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2014 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2014 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2014 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2013 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2013 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2013 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2013 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2013 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2013 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2013 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2013 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2013 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2012 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2012 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2012 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2012 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2012 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2012 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2012 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2012 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2012 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2011 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2011 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2011 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2011 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.8L L4 Petrol
2011 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2011 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2011 SAAB 9-5 2.8L V6 Petrol
2011 SAAB 9-5 2.0L L4 Petrol
2011 SAAB 9-5 2.0L L4 Diesel
2011 SAAB 9-5 1.6L L4 Petrol
2011 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2011 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2011 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2011 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.8L L4 Petrol
2011 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2011 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.4L L4 Petrol
2010 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2010 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2010 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.8L L4 Petrol
2010 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2010 SAAB 9-5 2.8L V6 Petrol
2010 SAAB 9-5 2.0L L4 Petrol
2010 SAAB 9-5 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 SAAB 9-5 1.6L L4 Petrol
2010 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2010 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2010 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2010 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.8L L4 Petrol
2010 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2009 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2009 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2009 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.8L L4 Petrol
2009 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2009 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2009 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2009 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2009 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.8L L4 Petrol
2009 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2008 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2008 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2008 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2008 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.8L L4 Petrol
2008 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
2008 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.8L V6 Petrol
2008 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Petrol
2008 OPEL INSIGNIA 2.0L L4 Diesel
2008 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.8L L4 Petrol
2008 OPEL INSIGNIA 1.6L L4 Petrol
You can view all the air filters that K&N makes for these vehicles at the Air Filters for the Opel Insignia page and Air Filters for the Vauxhall Insignia page. 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.
