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STEERING WHEELS
QUICK RELEASE HUBS
WINDOW NETS & DUCT HOSE
Great selection of Sparco, Momo and RPM competition steering wheels. All race applications avail able in leather or suede.
Revolution has a great range of SPA and BRP quick release hubs to suit everything from V8 Supercar to Speedway.
RPM produce a window net for all types of closed or speedway race car. We also stock a full range of ducting and rollcage padding.
Furnished by Revolution HELMETS From the top of the line Arai GP4 Mk3 to budget Kart helmets, Revolution has the best range in Australia. We stock the full range of Bell and Arai helmets.
HARNESSES The world’s premier harness brands are at Revolution. Willans, Sabelt and RPM for every application of racing are always in stock.
SEATS Like Garth, you can use the ultimate Cobra Evolution Carbon Fibre model or choose from a full range of Sparco or Cobra FIA homologated competition seats.
RPM RACEGEAR Along with Australia’s top drivers. Garth insists on RPM Racegear. Australian designed and manufactured, RPM is the choice of leading motorsport competitors.
FIRE SYSTEMS Hand held or full in-car sys tems, Revolution has the right system from Sparco or SPA for your car.
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1800 804 778 to reach your nearest store.
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SUB21 72/MSN
mtltrspMi Issue 184 21 July - 3 August 2000
INSIDE
News and Opinion 6 7 10 24 26 84
Ford ready to win Revised front underwing Webber at Benetton? Our man linked with Flav again HRT drivers latest Plato, Muller, Noske ... Pretty? Motor Mouth The Rat gets into reverse The Box Seat Saward talks unicycles Talk Converter Readers' opinion
Features 28 52 64 72
Tender speaks his mind Why isn't Ford winning? Michelin's GP comeback France's tyre guru gets ready The Funny side of Life NHRA's Boom category On the Road Again Brooke Tatnell hits the highway
Race Coverage 18 34 42 44 WEBBER: Bye bye Arrows, hello Benetton?
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Andretti goes Canadian Michael hits 40 in Toronto Bargwanna's Winton double Carnage everywhere in Victoria Formula Holden Leahey doubles over - at last Mika makes it, maybe He wins, but may lose it... Oran Park Super Tourers Morris works for two more wins
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