July / August 2010

SWEDETECH RACING ENGINES                 
SwedeTech Stock Moto CDI Bracket

With the recent increase in Stock Moto participation, SwedeTech Racing has gone back to the drawing board to develop new products to help with the installation of the CR125 Stock Moto engine package.

SwedeTech Racing made the public release of the CDI holder.  This part is made from stainless steel and includes the hardware so you can easily mount the bracket to your CR125 engine.

Kit includes bracket, 3 aluminum spacers, and 3 bolts.
The rubber CDI isolator is sold separately.

Direct link for more information - http://www.shopswedetech.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CR125%20CDI%20Holder

For more information, contact Jason Berry at (916) 687 – 3980, www.swedetechracing.com (technical site), or www.shopswedetech.com (official online store).  SwedeTech Racing Engines offers parts and service for all two – stroke kart racing applications.

SwedeTech Racing Engines, 11583 Walmort Rd, Wilton, CA  95693.

SNAP-ON TOOLS                                
Wire Stripper/Crimper/Cutter
Stripping and cutting wires is a snap when you use Snap-on’s wire stripper/crimper/cutter (PWCS7).  This tool is a “must have” to perform your wire work quickly and efficiently.

The Snap-on wire stripper/crimper/cutter (PWCS7) features and benefits include:

Compact design is ideally suited for work in confined area
such as under dash or within electrical service enclosures

Wire cutter and crimper are in front of pivot for maximum
ease-of-use when reaching into tight places

Additional second cutter can be found on inner handle surface

Serrated gripping nose for bending, pulling and shaping of wire

Precision-ground stripping holes allow easy removal of
insulation on 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 gauge wire

Heavy cast construction with cushion grips

Customers can find out more about Snap-on’s wire stripper/crimper/cutter (PWCS7) and other Snap-on tools by contacting their participating Snap-on franchisee, visiting www.snapon.com or by calling toll free 877-SNAPON-2 (877-762-7662). 

TW STEEL          
Dario Franchitti Watch
TW Steel, the Dutch watchmaker specializing in oversized watches, has unveiled the fruits of its collaboration with brand ambassador Dario Franchitti in the form of the ‘TW Steel Dario Franchitti’ execution – set to retail in early July.

Franchitti, two-time IndyCar Series Champion and the 2007 and 2010 Indianapolis 500 winner, took a personal role in the design and development of the TW607 (45mm) and TW608 (48mm) editions that bare his name and reflect his passion for watches.

Based on TW Steel’s existing TECH style, the ‘Dario Franchitti’ edition is made of high-grade 316L steel featuring black PVD-coated screws on the bezel.  The pillars that connect the bezel and the case-back are similarly adorned with black PVD.  Franchitti’s famous helmet colours of blue, green and red – based on the Scottish and Italian flags to reflect his heritage, also feature boldly on the watch along with his leading race car numbers.

TW Steel, celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2010, continues to develop and lead the oversized watch market.  A family-owned company, headed by 27-year-old Chief Executive Officer and co-owner, Jordy Cobelens, ‘The Watch in Steel’, has emerged as an innovative, bold lifestyle brand – now available in over 50 countries worldwide.

For further information please contact Stuart Morrison – TW Steel PR & Communications Manager: Mobile: +1 514 945 3253 / Email: stuartm@twsteel.com

FASTLINE GROUP                                          
Fastline Maxi Flo Pump Combo
Fastline Maxi Flo fuel siphon pumps Fuel in any direction for easy, clean fill-ups in hard-to-reach fuel tanks. At-the-handlepump control allows for auto shut-off and restarts as well as clean hassle free siphon control.

The Maxi Flo model is ideal for smaller engines including Go Karts, Quad Bikes, lawnmowers, trimmers, chainsaws, generators, blowers, edgers, snow throwers, or any small engine that requires refueling.

The Maxi Flo delivers a flow rate of 7.5 L per minute when in siphon mode. Child safety lock included.

Fastline Maxi Flo Combo

Fastline Maxi Flo Siphon with a 25 L fuel can included.

Fastline Group, Unit 2, 10 Akuna Drive, Williamstown, Victoria, 3016, Australia
http://store.fastlinegroup.com/

NOLOGY
CoolWires
Carbon Fiber has found it's way from Formula 1 to the high performance aftermarket. Now, Nology takes the Carbon Fiber look to the engine bay with CoolWires ignition wires. Performance enthusiasts everywhere can now enjoy a high tech look under their hood while improving ignition performance.

CoolWires utilize the highest quality silicone and OE terminals, guaranteeing high performance reliability and a perfect fit.

High-temperature silicone construction makes CoolWires ideal for engines with turbochargers and headers.

CoolWires utilize spiral-core technology with 300 Ohms per foot resistance, so there is no radio interference.

CoolWires provide a hotter spark and are OBD-II compatible.

Available in red, yellow, blue and a traditional gray Carbon Fiber look.

Limited lifetime warranty.

COOL LOOKS AND MORE HORSEPOWER

http://www.nologyhotwires.com/

H.B. PRODUCTS, INC.
Vertical Kart Stand
The vertical kart stand is a great way to store and transport your kart. By positioning the kart vertically a lot of additional space is freed up in your garage and trailer. The stand is also very easy to use, 1 person can load the stand and then stand the kart up.

Features:
~  4 quality 3” diameter swivel casters, 2 with brakes.
~  Dual size axel support blocks (40/50mm) made from high strength plastic to prevent marring.
~  Adjustable locking clamp to hold kart upright.
~  Powder-coated for durable finish (Black or Bittersweet Orange available).

H.B. Products Inc.
4625 W. 63rd St.
Chicago, IL 60629

By phone:
(773)735-0936
between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. central)

By e-mail:
hbproductsinc@yahoo.com

TAG HEUER                  
Speedway Sunwear
TAG Heuer Eyewear introduces Speedway sunwear – sporty sunglasses created in consultation with 2007 Formula 1 champion Kimi Räikkönen. Speedway sunglasses feature a lightweight titanium alloy frame, shock-resistant polycarbonate lenses and super-adherent elastomere tips in red or black for a sure grip and long-wearing comfort.

This is a high-performance gift that:
o    Is one-size-fits-all – no guesswork
o    Protects eyes year-round – in style
o    Won’t be a repeat gift – limited edition, exclusive
o    Shows off your great taste – nobody will want to return!

The lenses offer ophthalmic-quality and 100% UV-A and UV-B protection, and they are offered in dark grey for extra comfort, or polarized brown for glare and dazzle reduction. An anti-reflective coating eradicates distracting lens flares; an oleophobic coating enhances resistance to grease, dust and fingerprints; and an ultra-hard anti-scratch coating ensures maximum toughness.

The special edition TAG Heuer Speedway sunglasses are on sale now and will only be available for a limited time. To find an authorized retailer near you, visit www.TagHeuer.com/eyewear

PLASTIKOTE                 
PlastiKote Truck Bed Liner
Unique Aerosol Trigger Keeps Hands Clean, Bed Liner Finish Perfect

PlastiKote’s new trigger on its aerosol Truck Bed Liner coating will keep your hands clean and give your truck bed maximum protection for a fraction of the cost of having the job done professionally.

The features and benefits of the new Platsikote Truck Bed Liner Aerosol (264) include:

Permanently bonds to the surface, resists abrasion and has textured, non-skid recycled rubber granules to help prevent slips and falls

Flexible, textured surface minimizes cargo slippage, resists fading and withstands extreme hot or cold temperatures

Provides a hard, non-skid surface that will not warp or crack and is gasoline resistant

Helps prevent rust on your truck bed liner

“We also offer our Truck Bed Liner Kit for those customers who don’t want to use an aerosol spray but still want ‘The Perfect Finish™’ from PlastiKote for their trucks,” continued Bunch.  “Our Truck Bed Liner gallon is a quick-dry coating that will cover a full-size pick-up.  Whether you spray it on, brush it on or roll it on, the new PlastiKote bed liner is the answer if you want your truck to look like new.”

The PlastiKote Bed Liner Kit (265GK) contains a gallon of Truck Bed Liner paint (265G), roller frame and cover, scuff pad, roller tray and brush. 

For more information on the new PlastiKote and its products, visit www.PlastiKote.com or call 866-222-8714.

ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC                  
BLUR™
Bizarre Creations' New Title Delivers the Ultimate Power-Up Racing
Activision's Blur(TM) Races Onto Store Shelves

Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that its highly-anticipated racing video game Blur(TM) is now available at retail outlets nationwide. Created by famed developer Bizarre Creations, Blur delivers next-generation racing to both hardcore enthusiasts and novice drivers alike by offering intuitive, pick-up-and-play controls along with the challenge of mastering multiple racing and car-combat tactics.

Blur is the ultimate powered-up racing experience, where players collect intense Power-ups throughout each course, including the ability to blast other cars out of the way with huge bursts of energy, boost speed with Nitros, drop Mines and generate defensive shields to fend off other racers.

With over 50 licensed cars, more than 30 real-world track locations, a deep single player career mode, four-player split screen and an immersive multiplayer experience that features a progressive ranking system which rewards players the more they play, Blur delivers a new style of powered-up racing for all.

Blur is now available nationwide for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC, and is rated "E10+" by the ESRB.

IMAGINE THAT!                                            
Imagine That!
45 Years of Auto Racing Experiences As Viewed From Inside the Sport by Don & Nikki Finke
If you’re interested in the history of stock car racing from a true insider’s perspective, “Imagine That!” is a must-read for race fans.

Written by a couple who spent a lifetime in the sport, Don and Nikki Finke, “Imagine That!” chronicles the evolution of the sport from 1966 forward and encompassed NASCAR, NHRA, USAC, SCCA and the biggest events in all, including the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500, and the NHRA Winter-Nationals at Pomona, CA.  Don and Nikki were friends with the biggest names in the sport, pioneers like Bill France, Sr. and Wally Parks, drivers like the Indy Unsers and the NASCAR Pettys and Allisons, as well as other stars such as Cale Yarborough.  In fact, Finke was off-times mistaken for Yarborough because they looked so much alike.  Don credits wife Nikki with opening many doors during his career. 

The book reaches into the lives of racing notables, including Les Richter, former Riverside Raceway President and NASCAR Vice-President, for whom the book is dedicated, the aforementioned Big Bill France and Wally Parks, original Miss Firebird Beauty Queens Winkie Louise and Linda Vaughn, Cale and Richard, Banjo Matthews, Marvin Panch, Junior Johnson, Bill France, Jr., Smokey Yunick, and many more who played huge roles in helping Motorsports grow, such as the Unsers, Allisons and Pettys, Humpy Wheeler, Bill Kiser, and Jim Hunter, Jim Rathmann, astronauts Gus Grissom and Gordon Cooper, Parnelli Jones, Joe Leonard and Johnny Lightning. 

Don and Nikki Finke were in the middle of the action together and have put together 432 pages of “no punches pulled” recollections of friendship, of power struggles, of heartbreak, humor, glory, real life with real people both on and off the race tracks.

“Imagine That!” is one of those books you just can’t put down.  IMAGINE THAT?

Book Websites:        www.racingimaginethat.com
                             www.authorhousebookstore.com
                             ISBN:  978-1-44908750-0   
E-mail:          mcic9@yahoo.com