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| EKN Product News - October 2009 |
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If you’re like a majority of the readers of EKN, you’re likely a racer yourself. Either that, or one of your kids does the driving and you do the wrenching. Regardless of your position within your team, each year you’re squad purchases some new equipment, whether it’s a new kart, new components or safety gear. In an effort to help keep you updated on all the different products available to the karting community, eKartingNews.com will be offer up a Product News piece each month. The article will profile some of the hottest products or services on the market, with the help of our valued EKN advertisers. If you’re a hard core racer, you may want to get your credit card ready!
 | | Alfano's Tire Control A-186 gauge |
Alfano - Tire Control A-186
The latest gadget for those tech geeks in the karting world can now marvel at the latest product release by the one of the leading magnetic lap timers and data recording systems company - Alfano. The new Tire Control A-186 will allow mechanics to take and record the temperature and pressure of your karting tires. Before hitting the track, you can record the temperature on the surface of each tire on 1-3 places on the tire with the ability to adjust the air pressures to your desired measurement with the device. Following the on-track session, use the Tire Control gauge to measure and record the surface temperatures once again along with hot air pressures for each tire. The data can then be transferred to the Visual Tire software to be analyzed. The US retail price is $403.26. For more information, contact WR Motorsports via phone at 954.894.7117 or visit http://www.alfanosystem.com
 | | Kill Switch Karting Suit by Oakley |
Oakley - Kill Switch Karting Suit
Oakley, a long time leader in eyewear and apparel is now a leader in the kart market as well with their 'Kill Switch' karting suit. All of the qualities you have come to expect in Oakley products have been implemented into their suit line up as well. The Kill Switch suit features durable Cordova fabric, which makes this suit well protective as well as fashionable. The suit is available in two colors: black, and shiny grey. Upgrade your safety gear with the new ‘Kill Switch’ Oakley suit and other Oakley gear by visiting http://www.saferacer.com
 | | K1 Race Gear's Helmet Bag |
K1 Race Gear - Helmet Bag
Designed and manufactured by K1 Race Gear, the new entry-level K1 helmet bag combines quality and affordability in one cohesive package. Manufactured with a quilted fabric inside liner that helps pad the helmet, nylon outside lining and mesh fabric that allows the helmet to breathe while stored inside the bag, the K1 helmet bag by K1 Race Gear has everything that a karter needs to store and transport his or her helmet. The straight-forward usability of the bag allows K1 Race Gear to offer it at a competitive price, yet still maintain superb quality. With a primary storage compartment for the helmet, a secondary storage pocket that can be zipped closed, and a mesh outside pocket that can hold small accessories, such as a bottle of water, the K1 helmet bag is a must-have item for karters, whether they compete in indoor karting or outdoor competition! If you are interested in learning more about the K1 helmet bag, contact K1 Race Gear at 760.268.0710 or via email at sales@k1racegear.com and a representative from K1 Race Gear will assist you.
 | | The new X1-30 from Arrow Racing Karts |
BTK Motorsports - Arrow Kart X1-30
Coming off an impressive debut win at the WKA Manufacturer’s Cup Series with team driver Cody Robinson in August, the Arrow Kart X1-30 available through BTK Motorsports is certainly a hot chassis. Based in Decatur, Alabama, the sole United States and Mexico importer of the Arrow Racing Karts is proud of the latest creation from the Australian-manufacturer. The new Arrow X1-30 has many of the great features as the successful Arrow X1 CIK chassis: X1 bodywork & decal kit, forged front stub axles with removable shafts, standard 50mm axle, floating rear brake disc, standard Douglas Magnesium wheels, quick change sprocket hub, and KG rear spoiler & mounting kit included. A distinctive change for the X1-30 is the split front pedal box with Arrow’s unique front cross-beam. For more details on the Arrow X1-30 and other Arrow chassis or products BTK Motorsports offers, visit there website http://www.btkmotorsports.com or call 256-351-0755. |
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