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GRAB IT AND GO!
New from GEM Products, the “AERO” 14” lightweight, open-top aluminum steering wheel. The unique shape offers additional visibility and room for the driver. Available in Black, Blue, Purple and Red (shown). Contact GEM at 630-653-1800 today! – Order Part Number G2132.

PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD
California-based SHIFT offers their brand new “JET KART SHOE”. The shoe is of split leather and synthetic construction with a carbon fiber textured PVC toe and ankle guards. Embroidered and HF welded graphics. Available in US sizes from 6 to 12, in Black, Blue, Red and Yellow. Contact SHIFT at 888-shift-it or on the ‘net at www.shiftracing.com.

ROLL-N-LOC
From HAARTZ, The ‘Roll-n-Loc’ retractable truck bed cover is made of the highest quality materials including Haartz Soft-Touch, bi-laminate vinyl. If you want on the the best retractable truck bed covers available, insist on Roll-n-Loc. For more info, call 800-952-7655 or see www.rollnlock.com.

STUDDED ROD ENDS GALORE
F.K. Bearings, one of the leading suppliers of rod ends and spherical bearings, announces the most extensive line of studded rod ends in the industry. In addition to the mild steel, right-hand threaded stud, F.K. has also added studs with left hand threads and ‘alloy steel’ 4130 chromemoly studs too! For all the scoop, contact F.K. at 800-662-4003 or check out their website at www.fkrodends.com.

HOT OFF THE PRESS!
The 2003 National Speedway Directory just arrived and is now available. The new edition lists a total of 1,424 auto racing facilities. It is the most comprehensive listing of active race tracks in the USA and Canada. The 592-page book also includes listings for 252 sanctions, 109 racing publications and 48 racing-related museums, pushing the total number of entries to over 1,800. For your copy, contact NSD at 616-785-0340

LESS GLARE WITH THIS EYEWEAR
What do Michael Andretti, Brian Herta and Sam Hornish Jr., have in common? No, it’s not just that they are karters and auto racers, it’s that they all wear GATORZ Eyewear! Design and manufactured in the USA out of T-5 aircraft aluminum for an indestructible fit. For more info call 858-748-5551 or on the web at www.gatorz.com.

TOP IT OFF!
California-based HeadStart Caps leads the pack with in-house embroidery or in-house blank caps. HeadStart guarantees Customer Satisfaction and Free Set-up. Call for a quote at 800-368-9111 or check out their website at www.headstartcaps.com.

UNDERCOVER COVERAGE
Disposable Helmet Liners - HeadSox-DoRags. The HeadSox are 100% soft cotton knit barriers between the customer's head and your helmet. HeadSox can be worn down or twisted and tucked in back for a Do-Rag. HeadSox are only $.65 each and at that price can be thrown away after one use. Visit www.HeadSox.Com or e-mail 'info@HeadSox.com' for more information.

POLISH AND PROTECT
Plexus plastic cleaner, protectant and polish have proven itself to be the most effective product for the care and maintenance of plastic and painted surfaces. Born from the aerospace industry to clean and maintain the windows and canopies on jet aircraft. Plexus has made the grade as the product of choice. The application for the use of Plexus in the karting industry is a natural. For more information please contact your local dealer or call Plexus at 800-405-6495.

TIRE DRYING / TIRE PURGING SYSTEM
Intercomp’s high performance tire system will vacuum and fill four (4) tires simultaneously through a desiccant monitor. Easy to use toggle lever can set cycle for purging and filling. The desiccant filter can be purchased at an industrial supply shop or the desiccant can be poured on a metal sheet and dried in an oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour. This system is compact and mounted on a transportable hand cart. System can be removed from the supplied hand cart by removing four bolts and installed in a pit cart or race trailer. Contact Intercomp at 800-328-3336 or 763-476-2531 or visit their web site at www.intercomp-racing.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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