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KING OF THE MOUNTAIN
The Italian-built KING kart is a creation of the Vaccari & Bosi Group and offers excellent performance, guaranteed by advanced technology and craftsman-like attention to details. King was created and developed based on 3D drawings done at CAD stations using CATIA software and on programs for the analysis of finished elements, used at dedicated computing stations. Vaccari & Bosi are chassis manufacturers for Lamborghini, Ferrari and Qvale. See the King Kart at the 2001 Kart Expo – Booth 107. For more info, telephone: +39-0536-71550 or on the web at: www.vaccariebosi.com.

TORQUE IT DANO!
JN Racing has just added the new BETA line of Italian tools to their line of karting accessories. The kits will include 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm T-handle Allen wrenches and 10mm, 13mm and 17mm T-handle socket wrenches. For more information contact: JN Racing, Dept. KMI, 9 Tice St., Bloomingdale, New Jersey 07403. Phone: 973-492-0261, Fax: 973-492-0123 or www.jnracing.com.

SALES TOOL!
Kart Industry Council offers its new promotional video – Introduction To Karting. The 10 minute program is designed to give the shop owner a powerful presentation tool for trade shows, in the shop and other events. The video touches upon each class and their benefits. This fast pace video is packed with all the information any newcomer would need. Also included are interviews with IRL drivers Scott Purett and Mark Dismore. For more information, contact Kart Industry Council, Dept. KMI, 51535 Bittersweet Rd, Granger, Indiana 46530 USA. Phone: 219-277-0033.

WASH WITHOUT WATER
Castrol’s new Super Clean, a waterless and towelless hand cleaner is now available. Easy to use – just put a dollop of the pumice and citrus mixture in your hands, briskly rubbing them together. Continue rubbing until the grease and dirt are loosened and presto-chango, you’re hands are clean! Available from Castrol North America, Dept. KMI, 1500 Valley Rd, Wayne, New Jersey USA. Phone: 973-633-2200. On the web at: www.castrolusa.com.

CLEARLY BETTER!
Racing Optics, Inc. introduces their new SPEEDSTACK7 (patent pending). This is a revolutionary optical stack of 7 tearoffs laminated together using a unique optical material and process that gives you a crystal clear view of the track. Wearing a stack of 7 Laminated-Tearoffs gives you the same crisp visibility as 1 traditional tearoff. Multiple stacks of SPEEDSTACK7 can be worn allowing you to race with an unprecedented 35 tearoffs. For more information: Racing Optics, Inc., Dept. KMI, 27128 Paseo Espada #1503, San Juan Capistrano, California 92675. Phone: 949-487-6064, Fax: 949-487-6068. Web: www.racingoptics.com.

THE ULTIMATE INSTRUMENTATION
EFI Technology introduces what they call the Ultimate Driver Instrumentation System. The steering wheel dash mounts to any steering wheel and offers 5 user-defined fields, 3 driver-selectable pages, sequential shift lights, 2 user-defined bar graphs, Programmable pop-up alarms, 4 system warning light, 2 yellow flag warning lights and 2 spare warning lights. Other systems also available from EFI Technology, Dept. KMI, 3838 Del Amo Blvd #201, Torrance, CA 90503. Phone: 310-793-2505, Fax: 310-793-2514. Web: www.efitechnology.com.

DRIVING 101
CART (Championship Auto Racing Teams) offers the “World’s Fastest Driving Experience” which is designed to provide the most professional and technically advanced driving experience in the world; and to bridge the gap between fantasy and reality in this once-in-a-lifetime driving experience. The 2001 schedule now includes Las Vegas Motor Speedway a 1.5 mile oval; California Speedway, a 2 mile oval; Chicago Motor Speedway, a 1 mile oval; and Texas Motor Speedway a 1.5 mile oval. For complete information call: 1-877-CART-101 or visit their web site: www.driving101.com.

ONE TOUGH LOCK
The “Cable Lock” is the toughest, most versatile lock available. The 8” cut-resistant woven cable allows you to secure your kart and valuable tools, etc. The lock is precision machined, hardened nickel coated, with a premium Ace cylinder lock and many other “tough” features. From Knoxx Industries. For more information see: www.knoxx.com or call toll free: 1-877-465-6699 or 805-227-4099.

COOL MAG!
Vroom, the glossy, monthly Italian karting magazine has to be one of the finest karting magazines in the world. Written in entirely Italian, this publication boasts super sharp photos and technical articles, bar none. Also included are national race results from around Italy as well as some auto racing news. They also just introduced a cartoon character titled: Billy Karter, which should be amusing. To subscribe contact: Vroom, Telephone: +39-06-925-8734, Fax: +39-06-925-8732. Or online at: www.vroom.it.

EXPO IMAGE
Kart Expo will be offering apparel with the distinctive 4-color embroidered logo. Sweat shirts and caps will be available in adult sizes beginning in mid-February.
For more information and a price list, contact: Kart Expo, PO Box 101, Wheaton, Illinois 60189 USA or telephone: 630-653-7368 or fax: 630-653-2637, e-mail: karting@msn.com.

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Kart Marketing Group, Inc.
Post Office Box 101
Wheaton, IL 60189 USA
Telephone: 630-653-7368
Fax: 630-653-2637
Email: karting@msn.com

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