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10-09-2000

RLV Hosts Karting Summit

On September 28, 2000, Art Verlengiere of California-based RLV Tuned Exhaust Products, hosted a karting summit conference with members of many of the U.S. sanctioning associations in attendance. The following topics were discussed: member services, common rules, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers, sound national programs, insurance, industry leadership. All of the above mentioned issues were discussed in general terms with no decisions or conclusions considered. Those present agreed to continue communications.

Attendees included: Brad Swiggart and Chris Villarreal from International Kart Federation (IKF); Mike and Linda Baldus from Karters Of America Racing Triad (KART); and Randy Kugler and Kenny Venberg from World Karting Association (WKA)

Track Worker Seriously Injured

South Bend, Indiana - April Ridenour of the Michiana Kart Klub was seriously injured on October 1st at the South Bend Raceway Park near South Bend. Mrs. Ridenour was attempting to help line up a class when she was struck by a kart. Tossed in the air and landing on her face, Mrs. Ridenour sustained severe facial injuries and well as serious damage to an ankle. By Friday 10/6, however, her head injuries were such that doctors at St. Joseph Hospital in South Bend now could consider surgery to the damaged ankle. Husband Dave, has been at her bedside throughout the ordeal. Well wishes can be e-mailed to April at: miker@mkk1.org .

Student Needs Design Assistance

By e-mail, we have been contact by Thanos Tsokas, a student at Greenwich University in London, England, who has asked for assistance with his final year project; the design and manufacture of a go kart. In addition to some design assistance, he would also like to know the stress or strain factors and flexibility of a chassis as well as information as to the correct materials and dimensions for a kart chassis using a 50-80cc engine. He would also appreciate any drawings for a mechanical disc brake. Mr. Tsokas can be reached by e-mail at: tt804@greenwich.ac.uk.

ER Metal Conditioner On Market

Nampa, Idaho - Energy Release Products Corporation announced today that they have their new Anti-friction Metal Conditioner available. The conditioner works on an entirely different principle than other oil additives. Not an oil or lubricant, ER Anti-friction Metal Conditioner mixes readily with lubricating fluids and is carried by them to heat and friction points. There, through complex chemical technology, ER actually becomes part of the molecular structure of ferrous-based metal surfaces. ER seals rough pores and smoothes asperities without changing tolerances. Friction is reduced, engines operate cooler and there is less wear and tear on metal parts. The result? Easier cold starting, increases in torque and horsepower, improved fuel economy, and longer life for your oil and engine. For more information, contact Energy Release Products Corporation @ 800-234-6437 (US/Canada), 208-468-9090 from overseas or on the web at: www.energyrelease.com .

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