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NEW FROM STREETER
Streeter Super Stands announces, the new LTO rolling kart stand. This new stand is designed for the especially for oval kart chassis; notched to clear the sprocket and a narrowed design to fit the chassis. Available in 3 heights, folds flat, with or w/o a tool tray and powder-coated. Available from Maroon’s Kart Systems at 309-699-5278, www.maroonkartsystems.com or from Streeter Super Stands at 414-761-1883. (See Streeter Super Stands at Kart Expo – Booth 124-126)

JUST IN TIME FOR 2005
The GT Kart Marauder 125cc chassis was designed using state-of-the-art 3-D CAD software and input from top shifter kart drivers & road racers . The chassis are hand-assembled using only the best material available - US military-grade high-carbon & stress-relieved chromoly 4130 tubing— perfectly mitered & coped tubing and then TIG welded throughout assuring the highest level of quality control & perfect handling qualities on the race track. For more information, contact GT Karts at 604-791-9082 or see www.gtkarts.com.

DON’T STEP ON MY BLACK, RED OR BLUE SUEDE SHOES
Leaf high performance, high quality suede driving shoes (#51100) are designed and manufactured in North America by leading experts in the shoe and boot industry for you. Features include: 2 needled grippex coated outer toe for better pedal control., wear guard on heel for durable grip, 2 Strong Velcro strap closures for best fit. Available in youth and adult US sizes 1-15. Contact Leaf Racewear at 519-659-1115 or see their line of products at www.leafracewear.com.

KID RACER KART
The F5 electric ‘Kid Racer’ is a state-of-the–art kart designed for pre-school kids to age 5. This sweet baby is 47-lbs of real race kart, with a 2-speed shifter, and race quick steering. The F5 is very maneuverable in small spaces, ideal for indoor and outdoor use. For more info, contact Auto Sports Associates at 570-586-2198 or see www.kidracers.com.

TUNE YOUR TIRES!
Go fast on the first lap with Chickenhawk Racing tire warmers for the karting industry. Racers know that surface rubber and the carcass needs to be hot for the “hot pressure” to be set. Now you can do that with the new warmers from Chickenhawk Racing. For tech info, call 845-758-0700 or see www.chickenhawkracing.com. (See Chickenhawk Racing at Kart Expo - Booth #11)

THE GAS-POWERED 43cc GO KART
It's finally here! The long anticipated Go Kart has finally arrived from Viva Scooters! The Go Kart has a 43cc engine that makes it go 25-32mph! We also added a rear disc brake, as well as extra wide off road tires ( 9 x 3.5). Kart specs include: Max Load: 240 pounds, Controls: Gas & Brakes on steering wheel. For more information, see www.vivascooters.com or call the importer at 213-749-2666 (California).

TIME TO RACE
From OMP, the racing-inspired chronograph’s case is made entirely from titanium-lightweight and highly resistant to external elements. Oversized dimensions (44mm), glass in rounded magnifying mineral crystal, pump-style crown buttons and a sporty look. Choice of colors: Yellow (shown), red, silver and carbon. Contact OMP at www.ompracing.it or e-mail: omp.info@ompracing.it.

KID SKID LID
Finding and fitting a helmet for your constantly growing 5 to 10 year old racer just got simpler. The Mini Vapor™ and the Mini Champ™ (shown) youth helmet with our Quick Fit Inserts from Impact Race Products, is designed ‘to grow’ with your young racer all the way to adult size. The mini vapor and mini champ youth helmets are SFI 24.1 approved (youth helmet standard) for QMA/WKA/NHRA/IKF use. Color: Silver. Contact Impact at 317-852-3067 or www.impactraceproducts.com. (See Impact Racing at Kart Expo - Booth 333)

Tanner Scales
From Tanner Racing ,the model kart scale #50300 comes with 15”x15” scale pads, a 1500-lb per pad capability and 18-ft flexible cables. Just the thing for the race team that is focused on leading the pack to victory lane. For this and a ton of other products, see www.tannerracing.com or call 800-558-4112 for their 2005 catalog.

TWO MUCH FUN!
Coming soon — The 2 seat go kart from Indiana-based Freedom Scooters Direct Import. This kart features suspension, two individual ‘bucket-type’ seats, headlights and much more. Call Freedom Scooter at 1-800-611-6452 for info on this new product and many other wheeled items, such as electric and gas scooters, electric bikes and more. Sorry, no website yet available.

HAVE NEW PRODUCTS?
E-MAIL INFO AND JPG PHOTO TO KARTING@MSN.COM OR MAIL TO: KMI, PO BOX 101, WHEATON, ILLINOIS 60189 USA.

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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