Gatorz Sunglasses/SSC Introduce DD2 Mini Karting Series

The Rotax DD2 is here! SSC Racing and Gatorz Karting Cup, USA's largestRotax series, are proud to announce the arrival of the revolutionary DirectDrive 2-Speed shifter engine to the marketplace and to the Gatorz program. The package, first introduced as the RM-1 complete kart has a completely newconcept since Rotax is now contracted with nearly every chassis manufacturerto design, build and market their own DD2 chassis.

In an effort to promote the concept, Gatorz Karting Cup will waive entryfees to the March 24th race at California Speedway for Precision Works DD2Class competitors (competition tires and fuel will still need to bepurchased through Gatorz) Along with this great incentive, SSC Racing willaward the top 3 competitors of a 5 race "mini" series between the Gatorz'March 24th and July 14th events:

Prizes for the DD2 Mini Series

1st Place: Full Paid Entry to the Rotax Grand National - $750value

2nd Place: $400 voucher towards Rotax GrandNational Entry

3rd Place: $300 voucher towards Rotax GrandNational Entry

SSC Racing will make available demo DD2 karts during Gatorz practice daysand arrive & drive DD2 karts during Gatorz race days for the Precision WorksDD2 Class. Please contact Joe Ramos Jr. for more information and to bookyour demo/arrive & drive. 760-864-1320 x209 or jr@sscracing.com

Description of the DD2:

The ROTAX 125 DD2 (Direct Drive 2 Speed) is the next chapter of the uniquesuccess story of the ROTAX MAX engine family, which has changed the world ofkarting. Product innovation, service network and support, and the biggestkart race program worldwide, are exciting more than 35.000 customers. TheROTAX 125 DD2 combines a unique, patented drive train system with moreperformance at less cost and maintenance.

Chainless direct drive in combination with 2 speed gear box:
No maintenance required (lubrication of chain and adjustment of chaintension)
No lost chains or damaged rear sprockets anymore
Less operating cost
Clean kart and engine
Environmentally friendly

Easy shifting with shifter paddle on steering wheeland electronic shifting assistant:
Exact and precise shifting
More excitement by active shifting
Less complex and shifting failures than on 6 speed shifter karts
Higher top speed and faster lap times
Various gear ratios available

Additional BRP-ROTAX state-of-the-art features:
Variable digital ignition
Integrated balance shaft
Pneumatic exhaust valve
Motorcycle type carburetor
Integrated water pump
Maintenance free centrifugal clutch
50 hours service intervals
6 months BRP-ROTAX warranty (conditions apply)
* Low emissions (noise and exhaust, 2% oil/fuel mixture only)


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Gatorz Karting Cup: Looking ahead to CalSpeed - Gatorz Eyewear


March 13, 2007 (Orange, Calif.) - When Gatorz Eyewar CEO Kerry Lynch dangled a fat cash prize to the points leaders of the Gatorz Eyewear Golden State Karting Cup at the season's halfway point, it added a lot of fuel to an already big fire.

The Gatorz Karting Cup is known for being the most competitive kart racing in Southern California, with its drivers needing little incentive to be pushing for the points lead early in the season.

In the Alive Design Rotax International Class, Cory Pollock holds a slim four point lead over defending champion Joey Collins, with James Kennedy another five markers behind. The three have battled for the event win at both the season opener at Moran Raceway, as well as the second round at Streets of Willow. Pollock was on top at Moran, while Collins grabbed the win at the Streets. Kennedy must be thinking that he is due.

In the Dave's Performance Rotax Masters class, it has been all about the Crow; John Crow has thrown it down in front of all the other old guys, crusing to two easy wins at Moran and Streets. Ian Thomas lays in second, but already 18 points behind, with IKF shoe Jeremy Drew a further 12 back. If Thomas, Waqar Meyer, and Erik Von Zeipel may have something for Crow, they need to show it � soon.

Grange MiniMax sees a four point difference in the top two, with Dakota Dikerson four points the better on Al Simpson.

In MyChron4 Junior Rotax, Justin Coplen has won the first two races � in fact, the podium for the first two races has been exactly the same, with Cameron Jocelyn second and Taylor Miinch third in both races, as well as the points standings. Last season�s champion, Race Liberante, has had a slow start to the season, but look for him to regain his form as the series visits CalSpeed and Grange - two circuits where he did quite well last season.

G-Phactory TAG Senior, ironically, features a battle between sons of kart shop owners � neither of them being Phil Giebler! David Thompson enjoys a healthy lead over Ryon Beachner, although look for Adam and Andrick Zeen to jump in from time to time.

The Gatorz Karting Cup's newest class, Metal Manipulations Club Rotax, shows rookie David Ayotte at the head. John Stewart and Russ Jordan have each won one race, but missed one as well, and they are tied for second, four points behind Ayotte. Dromo One indoor karter Jober Velasco lays only three points behind Stewart and Jordan.

And as the only guy running the class, Brett Smrz has nothing to worry about in Precision Works Racing Engines DD2 � so he preoccupies himself with chasing the TAG Senior guys around.


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