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HOT NEW ENGINE
From France, a brand new line of engines – FPE. The most interesting characteristics are machined crankcase of Fortal, new small shifter system, very compact design, new cylinders with Aprilia racing-style ports and more. Engines will be homologated April 1, 2002 and ready for European Championship. Contact Damien Payart at F.R. Engineering at +33-04-7847-5577 or e-mail: dpayart@free.fr

TOO COOL!
Now, you too can look like all the cool racers in “Shifter Kart Illustrated” by picking up a pair of these Vigilante glasses by Bolle. These shades feature French nylon frames and an exchangeable lens system. Contact Bolle at 9200 Cody, Overland Park, Kansas 66214, or call ‘em at 913-752-3400.

BIGGER IS BETTER
A larger 11” diameter improves accuracy according to Goodson who makes this aluminum degree wheel. Check the lift and duration of the cam to determine if it meets WKA, IKF or IRA specs. Complete package includes a degree wheel and adapter kit for the Briggs engine. Contact Goodson Shop Supplies at 800-533-8010 or see www.goodson.com .

NEW FOR ’02
Avenger Corporation has improved its entire line of trailers with improved aluminum framed side doors and a new automotive-styled, dead-bolt flush-locked rear double doors with aluminum wrapped rear ends. Contact Avenger at 616-641-7605, fax 616-641-5945, www.avengercorp.com .

GO WITH THE FLOW
For under $3Gs, SuperFlow’s new SF-120 flow bench is ideal for flow-testing your kart engine. Superflow says anyone can use this machine with no experience, but they haven’t met me! Anyway, all you need to do is plug it in and turn it on! Contact Colorado-based SuperFlow at 800-471-7701 or www.superflow.com .

LOVE THESE GLOVES!
Mechanix Wear’s new FastFit gloves are great gloves for your pit crew. Made of Spandex for fit and comfort, these gloves feature a synthetic leather palm and reinforced fingertips for a great grip. See them at your favorite kart shop or contact Mechanix Wear at 800-222-4296. Address: 24950 Anza Drive, Valencia, CA 91355.

FROM AN OLD FRIEND
Good old Blendzall, involved in karting almost since the beginning, introduces new 455 Ultra Racing Castor 2-cycle Oil for the newest generation of high-powered racing engines. Ohio-based Blendzall says they have added anti-friction additives to help eliminate engine wear, too. Call for more info — (740) 633-1333 or see www.blendzall.com .

APS COMPENDIUM IS READY
Ohio-based parts retailer American Power Sports has their new compendium (catalog) ready for karters. The 208-page book is jam packed with karting products from A-Z and everything in between. Call ‘em at 800-262-0555 or 440-564-8100 to get your copy. www.apskarting.com is their extensive web site.

A FLASH FROM THE PAST
Made in Bologna, Italy since 1930, Malaguti introduces the retro-look scooter. The new unit features a single cylinder 2-stroke engine, electric and kick-starter, forced air cooling system and is available in red, beige and black. The best thing is the price, only $2700 MSRP. Contact Maluguti USA at 305-599-8993, fax 305-599-4838 or www.malagutiUSA.com .

SLICK STUFF
New 5100 ESTER cycle oil is available now from California-based Motul. Available in 10W40, 10W50 and 15W50, the lube features a new synthetic ester-base that is better to handle the new higher temps from today’s engines. For complete info contact Motul at 800-926-6685 or 909-625-1292. Check out their web site at www.motul.com .

GOT NEW PRODUCTS?
E-mail all the information to karting@msn.com or send hard copies and photographs to KMG, PO Box 101, Wheaton, IL 60189 USA. We’ll take it from there!

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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