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International Karting Industry Buyer's Guide

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NEAT STUFF

HONE
Now available through Italian Motors are the Effeciemme line of Cylinder hones. TheLPM900 is a portable unit that is best suited for trackside usage or a small engine shop. The LP2002 (shown) is a compact unit that has a small bench-top foot print. All the hones have an expanding stone that is manually adjustable to achieve the precise size for your application. For further information please contact Italian Motors at: info@italianmotors.com or 604-253-4248. And of course, dealer inquiries are welcome!

RIB PROTECTOR FROM TEAM VALHALLA
When going through a turn with 1 to 3 G’s of lateral force, the last thing a driver needs to be thinking about is how his or her ribs feel. The rib vest from Team Valhalla helps pad the driver’s ribs, shoulders, and kidney area. The focus of concentration then is on what’s happening around the kart, not what’s going to hurt this time thru a turn. Also available in a size for Kid Kart drivers! Visit www.valhallaracing.com, call (419) 682-1049 or e-mail them at teamvalhalla@powersupply.net

Introducing the X5 Clutch
Weighing less than two pounds with a disc diameter of only 2.85”, Horstman looked for every possible performance advantage in the smallest details. Very low rotating weight close to the crank centerline reduces inertia, greatly improving engine acceleration and mid-range performance. Contact Horstman Manufacturing at 760-598-2100 or see their website at www.horstmanclutches.com.

SPORT SHOE
From OMP srl in Italy, the Corsa sporting shoe in soft leather. This great looking shoe sports refracting and carbon look tissue inserts, high-adherent rubber sole, very thin and stiff assuring maximum sensitivity. In polished Red and Royal Blue leather. For more info, see your OMP dealer, the OMP website at www.ompracing.it or e-mail to: omp.info@ompeacing.it.

WIPE IT CLEAN
From Lee Parks Design, the “Ultrafine" Microfiber Towel. It’s perfect for cleaning and polishing paint, glass, chrome, plastic, leather and much more. Does not scratch or smear and works wet or dry. Machine washable. Contact Lee Parks Designs at 800-943-5638 or online at www.leeparksdesign.com for more information or to order.

SPARCO HELMET
The new WTT line of helmets from Sparco. The TK (shown) features robotic thickness control, optional spoilers and stabilizers, open cell comfort foam, removable inner liners and reversible air ducts. Check it out at your nearest Sparco dealer or contact Sparco USA at 800-224-RACE or checkout their website at www.sparcousa.com.

THE ROAD TO VICTORY…
…Starts in the pits. Andersen Pit Karts offer superb design and looks with sleek lines and high quality finishes. The carts include a parts tray and adjustable work height with stainless steel support bars and soft rubber pads. Plenty of room for storage, too! Contact Andersen Metal Products at 760-246-8766 or toll-free at 800-831-3388. Dealer inquires are also welcome.

ORIGINAL MOTORSPORTS ART
By Jim Smith, the official artist of the Shifter Kart Illustrated (SKI) Excellence Awards! Smith offers limited edition prints as well as custom artwork. Contact Smith Speed Creations at 847-546-1937 or senna_fan1@yahoo.com.

GREAT 4-CYCLE STUFF
Georgia-based Amundsen Research Corporation (a.k.a. ARC Racing) manufacturers some of the finest 4-cycle parts in the world as shown above. Contact ARC Racing at 800-521-3560 or see their online catalog at www.arcracing.com.

MORE VINTAGE STUFF
From GEM Products, another vintage McCulloch part; G-1273, the original 1-piece muffler. These cast aluminum mufflers are made by the original manufacturer using the original match plates! Mounting hardware is included. GEM Products is soooooo vintage that they don’t even have a website, so you’ll have to call ‘em at 630-653-1800 or contact a local GEM dealer near you!

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