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SHIFT THIS!
SGM North America announces their new imported engine package, the SGM FIC/ICC. The Italian-built engine has recently been approved and homologated to run in the SKUSA FIC category for 2002. For more info, contact SGM North America at 604-420-1160 or on the web at www.sgmmotors.com.

STROKE THIS!
Not to be out done, Briggs and Stratton offer their new Animal 4-stroke kart engine. A new, overhead valve performance package, the engine has a bore of 2.69” (68.3mm), Stroke: 2.2” (55.8mm) and gobs of torque. Contact your Briggs & Stratton Motorsports dealer or www.briggsracing.com or see them in-person at the 2002 Kart Expo.

AND THEN POLISH IT!
The Glosser is a cool new product that will clean and quickly shine your kart (or your car) anytime, anywhere. The wipe will clean and WAX your vehicle in one fell swoop. The secret is the cleaners and wax layered between microfiber technology. From Emgee/Clean Tools, PO Box 506, Westmont, Illinois.

ROCKIN’ RACER
From the folks at NBBCorporation, this mini-cycle toy, designed for kids 1-5, is of all-wood construction and built sturdy for years of hard use. A great holiday or baby shower gift. For more information contact the cool folks at NBBCorp. at 866-762-5467 or on the web a6t www.rockinracer.com.

NASCAR 2002
The Official NASCAR 2002 Preview and Press Guide will soon be available. The only official NASCAR preview publication, the guide comes with biographies of Cup drivers and teams, Busch drivers and a ton more. For more info, contact UMI Books at 800-632-1100 or www.umipub.com.

AN INDOOR BEAUTY
Spotted at the 2001 SEMA Show, the new RIMO Indoor Kart from Germany has many trick items, including adjustable pedals, a weight adjustment system and many safety items to make this one of the sturdiest and potentially safest karts on the track. Contact MDI/Rimo USA at 888-536-8550 or www.rimokarts.com, you’ll be glad you did!

CLEAN AND SHINE
From the folks at Castrol, the new Metal Cleaner is formulated using the latest chemical technology that will effortlessly clean grease, oil and crude from engine parts and accessories. Contact Castrol at 888-227-8765 or write ‘em at 1500 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470.

HVP POWER
From California-based Horstman Manufacturing, the HPV-100 engine does not require blueprinting to be successful. The two-stroke power plant is the engine of the S.T.A.A.R.T. (Series To Advance American Racing Talent) program promoted by HMC. For more info, call 760-598-2100 or www.horstmanclutches.com.

CREW CART
The new heavy-duty Pit Pal Crew Cart features a 5 drawer locking tool box and many other features too numerous to mention. Overall dimensions are 22”L x 54” W x 40” H. Contact Pit Pal at 888-PIT-PALS or see them at the 2002 Kart Expo

NOSTALGIA
This was also spotted at the recent SEMA Show in Las Vegas. This authentic replica pedal car is one of many different designs including the licensed Ford Roadster shown. Contact Pedal Car Classics at PO Box 5409, San Mateo, CA 94402. Phone 877-733-2501 or e-mail: devorejaim@aol.com.

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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