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CRASH!
Safeguard Safety Impact Barriers from Recticel are the ideal barrier system for both outdoor and indoor kart tracks. From England, Recticel is a specialty foam manufacturer and provide products for the furniture, healthcare, mattress and automotive industries. The barrier shown is their karting barrier – 2.15 m long x 0.61m wide x 0.5m high – weight approximately 43 kilos. For more info on this and their other products, see www.recticel.co.uk or phone them up at +44 (0) 1282-697-528.

GRAB IT!
Spend more time on the track and less in the pits with “Time Grabber”. According to the manufacturer TG Squared, with their nifty new Quick Change Gear Change System, you can change gears (sprockets) in 45 seconds. Incredible! For more information, see www.tgsquared.com or call 877-2GO-FAST (toll-free USA Only).

BE PLEASED WITH THE SQUEEZE
Magura now offers hand-operated hydraulic clutch systems for various applications. The Magura clutch system is self-adjusting and come complete with all necessary parts for easy installation. Contact Magura USA at 800-448-3876 or write ‘em at 1902 Miller Drive, Olney, IL 62450.

A FLAMIN’ BEAUTY
Herrington offers a “HOT” new product for your truck or auto – magnetic flames. Rather than stickers or decals, you can apply these to your vehicle and then easily remove them at your leisure without damage to the surface. For complete information, call 800-622-5221 or on the ‘net at www.herringtoncatalog.com.

FOR A REAL FEEL…
For the real feel of racing, try the new NASCAR® Force Feedback Wheel. The video game wheel comes equipped with a feedback motor that lets “drivers” feel every bump and crash, twist and turn. The unit comes with a realistic stick shift and throttle and brake pedals. Steer over to www.thrustmaster.com for the straight scoop!

CLEAN UP!
ReadyRace All Purpose Cleaner is an ammonia and vinegar free cleaner that dissolves dirt, light grease and most other deposits. ReadyRace leaves no film and cleans streak-free. Good for cleaning aluminum, chrome, wheel rims and a whole lot more! It comes in a 24-oz. bottle and 5-gallon stackable box. Call 877-739-7223 or see www.readyrace.com.

LOOK WHO’S TALKING
Motorola new “TalkAbout” two-way radio is designed for outdoor use and comes with all the rugged, high-quality features you need to stay in touch at the track, sitting in the stands or working in the pits. Features include 22 channels, 2 watts of power, hands free use, 8-channel weather radio, and is weather and dust resistance. See your local Motorola dealer or call 800-353-2729 or see their web site — www.motorola.com/talkabout.

PUT THIS HEX ON IT!
Illinois-based SK Hand Tool Corporation introduces their new 7-piece 3/8-inch hex-bit socket line (8-piece metric). The forged steel hex “ball” end allows for angles up to 30-degrees for access to hard-to-reach areas. Call SK at 708-485-4574 or write for more information to: 9500 W 55th Street – Suite B, McCook, Illinois 60525.

GET A GRIP!
That’s what Azusa Engineering says about their new line of karting gloves. These beauties come with nylon knit body and leather palms and trim, Velcro wrist cinches and Cordura knuckle pads. Available in Red, Blue and Black. See www.azusaeng.com or call them at 626-967-4167.

PROTECT YOUR POSSESSIONS
Chassis Saver is an underbody coating specially formulated to stop rust and corrosion without the use of primers and top coats. Chassis Saver is a powerful, rust-inhibiting tool that is used to protect the underbody of hot rods and antique vehicles against the ravages of time. Brush or spray. Call 800-922-9981 or on the web at www.magnetpaints.com/underbody.asp . Dealer/Distributor inquiries invited.

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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