| GENESis $ Racing Products’ Paul Rickman works on a PRN Class go-kart in the
{North Vanceuver compeny's Columbia Street shop. Rickman, a long-time racer,
net the business three years ago to {ltl the growing equipment needs of psc-

ple involved In the exploding go-kart racing market.

EFORE North Shore karters go racing,

Rly Genesis Racing Products,

their first stop is usual-

* The North Vancouver specialty store caters toa growing num-

ber of karting enthusiasts.

“There was definitely a need for this kind of shop,” says
Genesis owner Paul :Rickman, who opened for business three
Fyears ago and currently has four employees,
“Genesis sells karts, parts and is one of two Western Canadian
istributors of Bridge Stone racing tires. ‘Phe store is the exclusive
North American importer of Itatian-nrade PDR racing chassis.
, And what is the cost of ‘going racing’ in today's world of kart-
ing? Rickman ‘says for “about $4,500" you can set ycurself up
with everything you'll need to start your engine. -

sheck cooling
system regularly

F vom page’ 25.

the tabulations below:
Recommended — coolant
concentration: Minimum —
50% antifreeze, 50% water.
Freezes at: -37°C (-34°F).
Boils at: 129°C (265°F).
Maximum -— 10%
antifreeze, 30% water.
Freezes at: -64°C (-84°F).
Boils at: 135°C (276°F).
So how. to you avoid
mbcing one of those people
boiling and seething by the
mroadside? Car Care Canada
has some quick tips for keep-
Bing your cool,
I, Keep your coolant level
topped up (but not too full),
and. your coolant at the right

pees concentration.- It's easy to

sck the level by fooking at

slucent overflow

One. thing” you

should never do is open the

pressure cap on a hot engine

—~. the hot coolant will spray

out and could cause severe
scalding to your skin.

2. Check your hoses once

a month for soft spots,
cracks, and loose clamps —
when the engine ts cool.
Hoses should be firm, not
spongy. Check for cracks by
running your fingers lightly
aiong the hose and feeling for
snags.
3. If you replace a clamp
or a hose, tighten the clamp a
few weeks afterwards — it
will ease a little at first with
the engine vibration.

4. When you wash your
car, take a moment te wash
bugs and leaves off the radia-
tor. Be careful not to crush or
bend the light metal fins.

5. Flush your cooling sys-
tem and replace the coolant
at least every two years, or as
specified in your owner's
manual.

For further information,
Please contact Denise Fagus,
Manager, Communication
Services, Automotive
industries
Canada at (613) 728-5821,

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