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Travis Kvapil Moves to Third in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in K&N Ford No. 6

Travis Kvapil was a top competitor from the start of practice on Friday until the end of the Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Kentucky. Driving the No.6 K&N Filters Ford F-150, Kvapil started seventh and finished second in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race.

Travis Kvapil Top Competitor at Kentucky Speedway
Travis Kvapil Top Competitor at Kentucky Speedway
Kvapil stayed in the top five throughout the 150-lap race. In the end, Mike Skinner’s No.5 machine proved to be the one to beat. Kvapil brought the No. 6 K&N F-150 home in second place and had the best finishing Ford of the night.
No.6 Ford F-150 K&N Filters Truck Started 7th Finished 2nd
No.6 Ford F-150 K&N Filters Truck Started 7th Finished 2nd
Kvapil is third overall in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Kvapil is third overall in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

The K&N Team was strong as Kvapil took the seventh starting position for Saturday night’s showdown. At the start pole sitter Ryan Matthews slowed down and caused the field to split on either side. The racers went three-wide into turn one and when they circled the track for the first time, Kvapil was in fourth position. The first caution flew on lap 12 and Kvapil reported that the K&N F-150 was tight. Crew chief Mike Beam began plotting the team’s adjustments.

Kvapil took the third position by lap 34 until the second caution brought him to the first round of pit stops. Beam called for tires and fuel along with a track bar and air pressure adjustment to ease the tightness of the truck. Kvapil quickly found out the adjustments weren’t quite right.

At the next caution Beam took the opportunity to bring the K&N No.6 truck into the pit for the second and final time of the night. He reversed the previous adjustments and gave Kvapil a tank full of fuel to finish the race. Kvapil returned to the track in fifth for the re-start on lap 101 but maneuvered his way into second by lap 107.

Kvapil continued a strong run but it wasn’t enough to catch the No. 5. He drove the No.6 K&N F-150 to a second place finish behind Skinner. It was Kvapil’s fourth top five and seventh top 10 finish of the season.

“I’m really happy with our K&N Ford,” said Kvapil. “We’re happy with the momentum our team has had over the last five or six races. We’re really running strong.”

Kvapil moved to third place in the overall Craftsman Truck Series point standings. His next race will be at the O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Follow Travis Kvapil and the K&N Filters Team throughout the racing season at the K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

Close Quarter Finish at Mile High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway for Jeff Arend

Team Worsham’s Jeff Arend had a solid run at the Mopar Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Denver, Colorado.

Jeff Arend and Team CSK use K&N Engineering Products
Jeff Arend and Team CSK use K&N Engineering Products
Arend managed to advance one round further than Del Worsham, who happens to be Arend’s Checker, Schuck’s, Kragen teammate and his boss. However, Arend felt the sting of defeat at Bandimere and lost a close side-by-side thriller in round two against Jack Beckman, after having won in round one where he defeated Kenny Bernstein.

Jeff Arend's Funny Car at Bandimere Speedway Jeff Arend's Funny Car at Bandimere Speedway
Arend was in the No 10 spot for race day. “We went to the line with the intent of going end-to-end with all eight lit, and even though our 4.92 wasn’t perfect it was a strong lap,” said Arend. “We had a lot of confidence going into the main event.”

Arend and his opening round opponent, Bernstein, were the first to take the track in the Funny Car class. Bernstein was up in smoke early on his pass. Arend had a clean 5.153 to take the win light and move past Worsham in points. We know, with our K&N Engineering Oil Filters on our cars, that we can have confidence in our lubrication system, and that’s critical to success in this high-performance sport, said Team Manager Bob Wilber.

“I never saw Kenny after we left the line, so I just kept my foot down and hoped he wasn’t going to come roaring by me at the finish line,” said Arend. “It was a nice solid lap and a big win for us over one of the greatest drivers who ever strapped into one of these cars. When you beat Kenny Bernstein, you’ve earned the right to smile.”

Worsham and Ron Capps fought out a side-by-side battle as the second pair, with Capps beating Arend’s CSK teammate.

Round two brought Arend next to Jack Beckman. Both teams went to the line aware of the skittish nature of the hot Denver track. At the flash of the tree, Arend was ahead at 60 feet and seemed to be pulling away. Just before the half track the Chevron Techron Impala dropped a cylinder on the right side and began to lose its momentum. Beckman was able to pull away to win with a 5.121 to Arend’s 5.180. The margin of victory was 49-thousandths of a second.

“We wanted to win more than anything,” said Arend. “You can be mad, you can even be depressed about it if you want to, but it’s just the nature of the sport and all you can do is do what you’ve been doing. What we are doing right is running very well. Our day will come. Remember I said that.”

Follow Jeff Arend's progress throughout the racing season at the K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

2006 to 2008 Ford Explorer Gets Additional Power with K&N Performance Air Intake System

The Ford Explorer uses a body on frame construction with a typical truck chassis for maximum design flexibility. Isolating the frame from the body helps achieve a quiet ride. A stiff frame allows engineers to control body motion for a mix of driver comfort and precision. The result is steering precision and directional stability.

Air Intake for Ford Explorer
Air Intake for Ford Explorer

2007 Ford Explorer
2007 Ford Explorer
K&N Engineering has developed great looking High-Flow Air Intake System (77-2573KP) with a polished finish for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Ford Explorer V8 4.6 liter engine. K&N dynamometer tests show a horsepower gain of 10.0 @ 4700 RPM.
Air Intake Installed in Ford Explorer
Air Intake Installed in Ford Explorer

Power Gain Chart for Ford Explorer with K&N Air Intake
Power Gain Chart for Ford Explorer with K&N Air Intake

To gain more horsepower simply replace the Explorer's original intake assembly with an all-new K&N Performance Air Intake System. The new system draws air through a K&N High-Flow Air Filter (RF-1048) which increases airflow and filtering capacity. The chrome top cone-shaped K&N Air Filter is washable and never needs to be replaced.

A powder coated steel heat shield replaces the stock air box and protects the K&N Air Filter while isolating it from engine heat.

The 77-2573KP uses the OE Mass Airflow Sensor, and although the MAF is re-positioned to assist in more horsepower, no computer programming is required.

It can be installed in 90 minutes or less and is backed by the K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty

Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

2000 to 2016 Kawasaki Mule ATV Get the K&N Performance Air Filter

Air Filter for Kawasaki KAF620 and KAF950 Mule 3010

Air Filter for Kawasaki KAF620 and KAF950 Mule 3010

The Kawasaki family of sport-utility all-terrain vehicles combines power with comfort to answer the needs of adventure enthusiasts, sportsman and ranchers. It is available in a variety of low to mid range rpm and high rpm ranges.

K&N Engineering has developed a new replacement air filter (KA-6201) for certain 2000 to 2013 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule models and 2001 to 2016 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule models. See various models listed below. It is engineered to fit into the Kawasaki factory airbox using the provided K&N Sealing Grease to the air filter sealing surface. The sealing grease provides extra protection under harsh conditions. This helps keep dirt and debris from bypassing the sealing surface while protecting your engine. 

K&N invented the pleated cotton filter back in 1969 for the power sports market. Our air filters are washable and reusable. All K&N ATV Air Filters are covered by our K&N Racing and Off-Road Limited Warranty.

Applications are as follows:

2016 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 Trans4X4 617
2016 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 4X4 617
2015 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 Trans4X4 617
2015 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 4X4 617
2015 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4000 617
2014 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 Trans4X4 617
2014 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 4X4 617
2014 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4000 617
2013 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 4010 Diesel 4X4 953
2013 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 Trans4X4 617
2013 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 4X4 617
2013 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4000 617
2012 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 4010 Trans4X4 Diesel 950
2012 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 4010 Diesel 4X4 953
2012 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 Trans4X4 617
2012 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 4X4 617
2012 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4000 617
2011 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 4010 Trans4X4 Diesel 950
2011 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 4010 Diesel 4X4 953
2011 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 Trans4X4 617
2011 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 4X4 617
2010 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 4010 Trans4X4 Diesel 950
2010 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 4010 Diesel 4X4 953
2010 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 Trans4X4 Hardwoods Green HD 617
2010 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 Trans4X4 617
2010 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 4X4 Hardwoods Green HD 617
2010 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 4X4 617
2010 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4000 617
2009 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 4010 Trans4X4 Diesel 950
2009 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 4010 Diesel 4X4 953
2009 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 Trans4X4 Hardwoods Green HD 617
2009 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 Trans4X4 617
2009 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 4X4 Hardwoods Green HD 617
2009 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4010 4X4 617
2009 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 4000 617
2008 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 3010 Trans4X4 Diesel 950
2008 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 3010 Diesel 4X4 950
2008 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 Trans4X4 Hardwoods Green HD 620
2008 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 Trans4X4 620
2008 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 4X4 Hardwoods Green HD 620
2008 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 4X4 620
2008 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3000 620
2007 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 3010 Trans4X4 Diesel 950
2007 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 3010 Diesel 4X4 950
2007 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 Trans4X4 Hardwoods Green HD 620
2007 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 Trans4X4 620
2007 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 4X4 Hardwoods Green HD 620
2007 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 4X4 620
2007 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3000 620
2006 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 3010 Diesel 4X4 950
2006 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 Trans4X4 Hardwoods Green HD 620
2006 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 Trans4X4 620
2006 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 4X4 Hardwoods Green HD 620
2006 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 4X4 620
2006 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3000 620
2005 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 3010 Diesel 4X4 950
2005 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 Trans4X4 Hardwoods Green HD 620
2005 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 Trans4X4 620
2005 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 4X4 Hardwoods Green HD 620
2005 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 4X4 620
2005 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3000 620
2004 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 3010 Diesel 4X4 950
2004 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 4X4 Hardwoods Green HD 620
2004 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 4X4 620
2004 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3000 620
2003 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 3010 Diesel 4X4 950
2003 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3020 620
2003 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 4X4 620
2003 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3000 620
2002 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 2510 Diesel 950
2002 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3020 620
2002 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 4X4 620
2002 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3000 620
2001 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 2510 Diesel 950
2001 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3020 620
2001 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3010 4X4 620
2001 Kawasaki KAF620 Mule 3000 620
2000 Kawasaki KAF950 Mule 2510 Diesel 950

Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

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Fastrak Weekly Racing Series Winner uses K&N Products

Chris Steele took his second win of the season in the Fastrak Weekly Racing Series at the Harris Speedway in Harris, North Carolina.

Mandie, Chris and Jeremy Steele
Mandie, Chris and Jeremy Steele
Steele started on the outside pole of the heat and led every lap to take the heat. In the feature, Steele took the lead at the green flag and opened up nearly a full straightaway advantage by the halfway point.

Chris Steele uses K&N Engineering Products
Chris Steele uses K&N Engineering Products
A late caution flag brought a lot of cars together and narrowed Steele’s lead. He was able to fend off the challengers as he headed down the back straightaway. Over the remaining five laps Big John Pursley threw all he had at Steele. When the checkered flag fell Steele was able to drive his GRT with K&N Engineering products to victory.

“We had a really good car,” said Steele. “I need to thank Big John for racing me so clean. He could have wrecked me anytime be he didn’t and I appreciate that. I also need to thank all our fans and sponsors. We wouldn’t be here without their support. Our K&N Engineering products worked awesome, as always I really couldn’t picture racing without them.”

Follow Chris Steele Racing Team's progress throughout the racing season at the K&N news site. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.