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THE CHUCK WAGON
The "Chuck Wagon", Brister's Design full size utility vehicle is ready. The most celebrated feature is the $3999.00 sticker price. Other notable features include an electric start Honda GX340, 340cc 4-stroke engine, DANA Corp's fully enclosed transaxle, "CVT" automatic transmission, a rear multi-link and  double "A" arm front suspension and boasts ground speeds over 20MPH with more than 11" inches of ground clearance. All these features plus many more put this vehicle in a class all by itself and in the back of a standard size pickup truck. For more info, call 866-646-5278 or see www.bristers.com.

NEW KARTING PUBLICATION 
From Puerto Rico, "Revista Kartismo Internacional" is a brand new karting publication catering principally to the history of Karting, mostly of Spanish speaking countries and specifically in Puerto Rico. FYI: The first Go-Kart track in the world outside of Continental U.S.A. was built in the city of Ponce in Puerto Rico and was inaugurated in May, 1960. For more information e-mail to kartismo_pr_hist@hotmail.com. Or call 787-449-7615.

RIGHETTE RIDOLFI BODY WORK IS HERE
The new line of Italian-built Righette Ridolfi bodywork has just come in, with standard spring clip mounting for the nose. The bodywork comes in a new pearl color along with white, red, blue, silver, black and yellow.  To order call John’s Kart Shop at 773-586-5600.

SMALL FASTENER REMOVAL TOOL
From Minnesota-based Thexton Manufacturing Co., Part #482 (Small Fastener Removal Tool). This cool tool can quickly and easily remove rusted and painted-over nuts and bolts by using a burst of power from a small air hammer. It comes with bits and a 3/8” adapter. Call Thexton Mfg. at 800-328-6277 or 952-831-4171.

KARTLIFT 2004
The Kartlift is a revolutionary product which combines a mobility of rolling kart stand,  the lifting capacity of a crank-up kart lift, and the tool hauling capability of a small pit wagon. With the Kartlift, ONE PERSON can lift the kart onto the stand, push the kart around the pits or your garage at home, and easily lower the kart. The Kartlift is very practical at the track, and even more so at home, where finding a second person to help you lift the kart might not be so easy. Available in manual or electric lift. Call 877-777-8020 or see www.kartlift.com

QRC Kart
According to QRC Karts, it produces simply the most extreme Oval Track Kart on the planet. QRC has perfected the art of 500cc Kart Racing and introduces the QRC Open Outlaw Kart. QRC now offers these karts with more options than ever including Complete with CR 500 ready to race, complete rolling chassis or as a Build-It-Yourself Kit (Shown). Build your own kart from their Complete Do-It-Yourself Kit. Contact QRC for Custom Options and Shipping information. Call 800-446-KART or check ‘em out on the Internet at www.qrckarts.com.

NEED EXTRA POWER
From Robin-Subaru, the RG4300DX Power Series generator. Using a large diameter alternator, the generator provides high surge capacity under motor-starting applications, whilst maintaining a smooth, stable output.  Available in various models and outputs. Contact Illinois-based Robin-Subaru at 630-350-8200.

SPILL-PROOF JUGS
From VP Racing Fuels, the new spill-proof system eases storage and transport of gasoline and other volatile fuels. The new system includes a newly designed non-vented plastic portable gasoline container to be used together with the new spill-proof pouring spout. Exceeds ATSM specs. For more info see www.vpracingfuels.com, today.

POUR-N-RESTORE® OIL STAIN REMOVER 
Pour-N-Restore Oil Stain Remover lifts and absorbs embedded oil stains as it dries from a liquid to a powder. This is made possible by combining a powerful citrus degreaser with a non-leaching absorbent. To restore concrete and masonry, just apply Pour-N-Restore Oil Stain Remover, let it dry from a liquid to a powder, and sweep it up. No scrubbing. No rinsing. No mess. Citrus Based. Biodegradable. Phosphate-Free.  See www.pour-n-restore.com or call 877-609-3343.

MAKE YOUR OWN GASKETS
From California-based T.D.C. Gaskets, Allpax Gasket Cutters so you can make your own gaskets. There are a limited number of new and used cutters are available from T.D.C. Allpax is the industry workhorse.  Get yours while they last. See www.tdcgaskets.com or call 661-823-9484. 
 
 
 
 
 

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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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