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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Cup Series Win for K&N Sponsored Racer

On June 23rd Andrew Caddell will celebrate his 19th birthday. His present came early this year with his first professional win at Portland International Raceway in Round Four of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mazda MX-5 Cup.

Andrew Caddell's 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Andrew Caddell's 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Caddell was able to dominate the last part of the race and win by a 6.327 second margin. After starting on the front row the Graham, Washington racer took the lead by the third lap. A heated battle began between Caddell and Brad McAllister of Portland, Oregon.

Jason Saini of Forth Worth, Texas came from behind and took over the lead from Caddell and McAllister. By lap 11 Caddell took first place back. Caddell powered away to a 2.096 second lead on lap 12 and continued to open the gap to the finish on lap 31.

“It felt great to win,” said Caddell. “After I broke out I just sat back and watched the other racers fight it out behind me.” Halfway through the season Caddell is in a very strong 4th position in season points and only 4 points out of 2nd place.

“I started racing when I was 9-years-old,” said Caddell. “I started with karts and K&N Engineering was part of my life back then. I don’t remember racing without K&N products. K&N Air and Oil Filters give me a competitive edge.”

Round five and Six of the Mazda MX-5 Cup will take place June 25-27 at Burke Lakefront Airport as part of the Grand Prix of Cleveland, Ohio.

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USAC Badger Midget Series Racer Makes it Four in a Row

Brad Kuhn is four for four in the USAC Badger Midget Series. The Avon, Indiana native scored another victory Sunday night at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. If he wins next Sunday it would tie him with John Hartwig for the most consecutive wins to start a season in the series 71 year history. Hartwig set the record in 1973.

Michale Quin owned Stealth Mopar with K&N products, photo by Jeff Arns
Michael Quin owned Stealth Mopar with K&N products, photo by Jeff Arns
“The whole thing is pretty cool,” said Kuhn. “But I’m my biggest critic. When we go to any race we always go with the thought of winning. We’ve had a great start to the season, but we still have a lot of races to go.”

Kuhn started the feature race in the fourth row, with several cars ahead of him. Jake Slotten flipped on the opening lap of the 30 lap feature. He was not injured but it caused a complete restart. Mike Hess took the lead with Kuhn moving into 4th place on the second circuit.

There were two more cautions over the next two laps when Danny Stratton and Scott Hatton both stopped on the track. On the 5th lap, Kuhn moved into 2nd place. By lap 10 Hess had a strong lead over Kuhn but the Avon, Indiana racer caught him within two laps.

Kuhn increased his lead with each lap and finished 6.16 seconds ahead of Hess at the finish. The USAC Racer uses K&N Engineering Products. “Our engines last a lot longer with K&N,” said Kuhn. “We notice additional performance and a big increase in power."

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FAST 16 Top Dragster Class Near Denver, Colorado Big Score for K&N Racer

David Oenes cinched a victory in the Purifoy Chevrolet Fast 16 Top Dragster Class over the weekend near Denver, Colorado at Bandimere Speedway. It is one of the fastest racing series in the Rocky Mountains where cars show off an amazing display of horsepower and speed as drivers reach speeds up to 210 mph.

David Oenes 2006 Dragster David Oenes 2006 Dragster
Oenes Racing
Oenes Racing
“It was probably the hardest victory I have ever won,” said Oenes. “In the first round I beat our local champion. In the second round I beat Jamie Schwartzkof, a member of the Wyoming Ethanol Team. I continued to win in the semis and in the final. Every person I raced is a good driver. It was awesome to get the victory.”
David Oenes won FAST 16 at Bandimere Speedway
David Oenes won FAST 16 at Bandimere Speedway
Oenes Racing uses K&N Engineering Products
Oenes Racing uses K&N Engineering Products

Oenes drives a 2006 dragster with a 526 cubic inch Chrysler aluminum Hemi. It is equipped with K&N Engineering products. “My engine works better than ever with K&N,” he said. “K&N’s HP-5001 Premium Oil Filter has thick canister walls for extra strength and durability. Those walls reduce the risk of damage from loose rocks and debris.”

The 34-year-old Henderson, Colorado resident has raced for 18 years and said he starting dreaming about racing when he was only 6-years-old. Oenes was pitted next to K&N Engineering’s Process Design Engineer and Racer Jonathan Fiello in the 2006 Mike’s Transmission Top Dragster Series Race at Las Vegas, Nevada.

“I met David and his family at the track and he is a good racer,” said Fiello. “He was the number one qualifier in the top dragster class that day. He also had a lot of questions about K&N and we stayed in touch. I recommended him for a support sponsorship and he was accepted. He is a good ambassador for K&N.”

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Injured Grand Prix Champ Fights Back at Denmark's Indoor National Arena

Australian Jason Crump refused to give up at Denmark’s National indoor Arena in Copenhagen despite suffering a major injury in Sweden only two weeks ago.

Jason Crump World Speedway Champ 2004. 2006, photo by Mike Patrick Jason Crump World Speedway Champ 2004, 2006, photo by Mike Patrick
The 2004 and 2006 Grand Prix Champion claimed only 9 points for the night and said he feels like the shadow of the rider he was only one year ago.

Jason Crump uses K&N Engineering Products
Jason Crump uses K&N Engineering Products
“I came here to get a good result and close the point gap, but my performance was pretty average,” said Crump. “I’ve had a bad patch so far this season and I’m dealing with it. There are seven more rounds to go, so there is still hope. If I can return to the form I am accustomed to, there is no reason why I cannot be challenging the leaders again.”

Sweden’s Andreas Jonsson stunned the crowd of 30.000 when he snatched the victory from Denmark’s Nicki Penderson, Australian Leigh Adams and Polish veteran Tomasz Gollob.

After 4 rounds Crump is 5th in the World Championship Standings. The 31-year-old Queenslander uses K&N Engineering products. “I love K&N products, the K&N Filters are the best in the world,” said Crump. “I have solely used K&N products and never had a problem. K&N is the best for dirt track racing and does the job it was made to do.”

Round 5 of the 2007 FIM Speedway Grand Prix World Championship will take place at Millennium Stadium at Cardiff, Wales on June 30th.

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Defending Golden State Champ Jonathan Allard Sweeps Weekend

Jonathan Allard is back. After starting the season a little slow the racer and his Williams Motorsports Team have come around full force to win.

Jonathan Allard wins at Silver Dollar Speedway, photo by Steve Cox
Jonathan Allard wins at Silver Dollar Speedway, photo by Steve Cox
Allard Sweeps Weekend, photo by Steve Cox
Allard Sweeps Weekend, photo by Steve Cox
The 36th annual Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway is days away and Allard will enter the playing field with some very stout runs under his belt. On Saturday he picked up the 16th Golden State Challenge victory of his career. He is now in the record books at fourth place on the GSC Series win list.
Jonathan Allard wins at Petaluma Speedway, photo by Steve Cox
Jonathan Allard wins at Petaluma Speedway, photo by Steve Cox
Jonathan Allard's K&N No.0, photo by Steve Cox
Jonathan Allard's K&N No.0, photo by Steve Cox

Allard kicked off the weekend on Friday night at Silver Dollar Speedway and finished second in his heat to transfer the K&N No. 0 into the main event. Allard began the 25 lap feature on the inside of the second row. He took the lead from Robert Stice never looked back.

“I can’t express enough how much hard work my team puts into this deal and allows me to just get in it and drive,” said Allard. “This adds up to five wins at my home track this season.”

On Saturday, the Golden State Challenge Series moved to Petaluma Speedway. Allard started off solid and won the heat race. In the 30 lap feature, the defending GSC Champion made his move into second position on lap seven. On lap nine Allard used traffic to slip under the leader but Brent Kaeding was able to get around both.

For the rest of the race Allard and Kaeding navigated their way to first and second place through thick traffic. Kaeding’s engine began to have problems and Allard took the lead and went on to score the victory.

“With great support from K&N Filters and our crew, we’re excited about heading up to try and win the Dirt Cup for the third time in a row,” said Allard. “K&N makes the best products, the oil and air filters are easy to use and maintain.”

No one has won the Dirt Cup three consecutive times and Allard is hoping his momentum continues. Nearly 60 cars, including all of California’s best are expected to compete for the $25,000 first place prize. The event starts June 11th and ends on Father’s Day.

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