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HOT SHOE!
California-based Azusa Engineering has been named exclusive North American distributor of Italian-made Gajo Brothers Karting Shoes. Designed with the co-operation and input of top drivers, these professional karting shoes are feature-rich and unlike many other karting shoes in use today are manufactured specifically for karters. “Gajo Brothers engineered and manufactured these shoes with two primary goals,” said Tom Patronite, Azusa President. “Top performance, maximum comfort. That’s why we are so glad to have added them to our line of racewear.” Contact Azusa at 626-967-4167, Fax: 626-966-4071 or on the web @ www.azusaeng.com.

ROLLER BUSTER
Herr Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Tonawanda, New York, a leading manufacturer of replacement parts and accessories for the outdoor power equipment industry, founded in 1913, has introduced a new bench mounted roller chain breaker. The complete system has been designed and manufactured in the USA. Consisting of a cast iron frame, extra long handle, two punches and five anvils, this unit is engineered to remove pins from most popular sizes of ANSI roller chain. The “Roll Buster” is constructed of a heavy-duty casting and precision machined parts. Changing from one punch to another is quick and easy. The anvils are clearly marked with the chain sizes: 25, 35, 40, 50 and 60. For more information: Herr Manufacturing, 17 Pearce Avenue, Tonawanda, New York 14151 USA. Phone: 716-874-5770.

KARTING MAGAZINE
One of the best karting magazines in the world – Karting Magazine - from Great Britain should be in your library. Vivid color, well written articles, neat ads are just a few reasons to subscribe to the oldest monthly karting magazine in the world. Subscribers can use credit cards to subscribe. Phone: +44-1689-897-123, Fax: +44-1689-890-998 or by e-mail: support@karting-mag.demon.co.uk. Be sure to tell them that e-KMI.com sent you!

EXCEED THE ORDINARY
Go Extreme! Extreme Safety Products from London, Ontario manufactures some of the nicest apparel there is. From a standard race suit to teamwear to neck braces to gloves and shoes, Extreme has it all. Contact the folks at Extreme by calling 519-457-2522 or by fax 519-457-6432. E-mail: info@extremeracewear.com.

YOU WANT IT? WE HAVE IT!
Midwest Control Products can manufacture component parts for kart including bellcranks, brush guards, bumpers, frame weldments, roll bars, and a whole lot more. Give ‘em a call with your needs. Midwest Control Products, 590 East Main St., Bushnell, Illinois 61442 USA. Phone: 309-772-3163, Fax 309-772-2266. On the net at www.midwestcontrol.com.

HOW FAST DID I GO?
You could tell ‘em with the new Westhold Race Management Timing System. The system is a comprehensive electronic timing and scoring system designed to assist motorsports promoters and officials with the gathering, management and publication of race results. Enormously flexible and compatible with software from numerous vendors, it offers an array of choices to fit a wide assortment of needs. Contact Westhold Corporation at 800-346-3633 (USA only) or 858-554-0061, Fax 858-458-1045 or on the ‘net at www.westhold.com.

WINNING BY DESIGN
Red-E Hi-Performance 4-cycle Karting Oil offers the following qualities. It: eliminates hard carbons; lessens piston scuffing; reduces wear; sustains horsepower; eliminates dry starts; increases oiliness; reduces temperatures; increases throttle response, is for gasoline or alcohol engines. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Find out for yourself. Red-E is manufactured by JaBeC Inc. Maryville, Tennessee. Check out their web site at: www.red-e.com.

WHO WON?
Daktronics now has available a new dual-purpose outdoor racetrack display which can be used either as a go-kart scoring tower or as an oval track restart board. This alternative-use outdoor display features 7” high red/orange LED digits. It was designed from interest created by similar indoor displays introduced two years ago, which were placed inside the entrances of NASCAR Café restaurants. The displays are manufactured in 5-position components, and are available with optional three-digit lap counters. Kart numbers are entered into the race positions manually or automatically with AMB transponders. Available from Daktronics at 605-697-4000 or toll-free (USA) 800-325-8766. On the web at: www.daktronics.com.

HOT GEARBOX
Comet Industries of Richmond, Indiana announces an exciting product intended for larger size go-karts and other vehicles up to 13-15 HP. Consumer and commercial users will want the benefits of this compact, lightweight and rugged gearbox that allows the operator a selection of three gear positions. Reverse ration is a 2.17:1 reduction; forward is 1:1 and neutral. It accommodates various axle sizes and can be used with Comet Torque converter systems. Contact Comet Industries at 800-999-8161 or 765-996-8161. See www.comet-oem.com.

DIGITAL METER
Michigan-based Track Master Inc., Mfg. introduces a new mini wireless electronic LCD Digital Timing Meter. The trick little gauge is 100% waterproof, has an impressive 10-year memory without power. The gauge is activated by wireless induction and can be placed on or near an engine (within 4 feet). It is simple to operate with 3 push buttons. Contact Track Master at 734-287-2822 or by e-mail at: tmimfg@aol.com.

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Post Office Box 101
Wheaton, IL 60189 USA
Telephone: 630-653-7368
Fax: 630-653-2637
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