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Denver, Colorado – Gates Corporation is pleased to announce its acquisition of ENZED-Fleximak Ltd.

Since 1985, when ENZED-Fleximak first began operating in the United Arab Emirates, the company has provided customers from a broad set of industries with a comprehensive range of engineering, fabrication, testing and service operations for flexible fluid transfer products in the rapidly developing Arabian Gulf region.

Founded and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, ENZED-Fleximak has expanded to seven locations, including branches in Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi, UAE; Doha, Qatar; and Dammam and Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

The collective market size for fluid power transfer products in this region is estimated to be worth around US$160 million per annum. By allowing Gates to accelerate its market penetration for fluid power products in this high-growth market and to expand the distribution of its power transmission products, ENZED-Fleximak will be a strategic addition to Gates Corporation.

“As an established leader in this vibrant and growing market, ENZED-Fleximak is uniquely positioned to serve diverse industry needs, and is a natural addition to Gates presence in the Gulf area. The acquisition creates new opportunities for Gates to enter the market with hose and fittings as well as assembly and mobile services,” said Gates Corporation President, Richard Bell.

Colin Gorton, ENZED-Fleximak General Manager, said, “The alignment with Gates will give us a great opportunity to accelerate growth in the region and further enhance customer satisfaction.”

“I am delighted to be associated with an internationally respected company like Gates. This move will give us ready access to Gates high-performance design, development and testing resources, which will significantly expand our potential product offering to our valued customers,” added Kim Henderson, ENZED Operations Manager.

Both Gorton and Henderson, will remain at the company, and will be deeply involved in its integration with Gates Corporation.

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BARRIE ONTARIO SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 1, 2006

The (CSRA) Canadian Snowcross Racing welcomes you to the new Hay Days North, Snowmobile & ATV Show. The two day Outdoor event will take place on September 30th. and October 1st. at Park Place in Barrie Ontario, formerly known as Molson Park.

The Hay Days North Snowmobile & ATV Show will feature new product vendors and displays, as well as, two days of motorsports racing action. Vendor and display booths will be wrapped around the perimeter of the race course so everyone can witness the on track racing action throughout the weekend.

The specialized summer race course will feature jumps and turns and will have a wood chip surface and a built in watercross to cool the sleds and competitors.

On site activities include CSRA Summer Snowcross Races, ATV Racing, Off Road Rider Training and Demo Rides, and a Classic Car Show sponsored by Choko Motorsports.

To get to Park Place, take Hwy #400 to Barrie and exit at Molson Park Drive.

Free spectator parking is located north of the Molson Centre on Bayview Drive at Gate B.

The show hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10:00AM – 5:00PM.

For additional information, contact the CSRA at 905-722-7771 or visit their website: Snowcross.com

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All oils rely on a protective barrier between the metal surfaces to provide adequate protection against wear and component failure.

Based on a pure mineral oil technology coupled to a proprietary additive package, Blue Marble oil breaks out away from tradition with a revolutionary approach to lubricating your engine that actually treats the metal.

Blue Marble REV-ER-UP 4-stroke oil disperses right into the working parts of your engine where the additive package creates a surface conversion that reduces friction and improves seal between moving parts to improve overall performance, efficiency and reliability under demanding off-road conditions.

More info from Envirofuelslp.com

The August 12-13 Summer Snowcross in Orangeville, Ontario has been cancelled.

Hopes are to reschedule the event in September after the summer holidays when additional dealers, and vendors can participate. A new date will be announced once secured.

Note: The CSRA Season Opener will take place December 8-9-10, 2006 at Searchmont Resort, near Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. Race headquarters is the (Water Tower Inn 1-800-461-0800).

The Alliston Vintage Snowmobile Show is on Saturday August 12th In conjunction with the 33rd annual Alliston Potato Festival in Alliston Ontario.

Highlights of the show include:

– Antique & Vintage Snowmobiles with Trophy Classes
– New Snowmobiles & ATV’s
– Racer’s Reunion (1960’s, 1970’s, & early 1980’s)
– Vendors & Swap Area (New sled & Vintage Sled Parts)

Admission is Only $4.00 per person and includes entry to all festival activities. Children under 12 are admitted free so its a great event for the whole family!

For more information contact Shawn Horner – 705-435-9534 or email shawn.susan@sympatico.ca.

Visit the show website at AllistonVintageSledShow.com

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Available As Retrofit Kit for 2006!

Just when you thought the industry’s most innovative, high-tech 4-stroke snowmobiles couldn’t get any hotter, Yamaha is announcing a new one-piece hooked handlebar with heating elements that extend full length for the 2007 models. “While the hand grip heating elements on the 2006 models perform as designed,” said Yamaha Snowmobile Product Manager Adam Sylvester. “We have heard many owners’ requests for heated hooks. This new design will give consumers what they want.”

Not only will all 2007 sleds with hooked handlebars get the new heater elements, but Yamaha is also announcing a new genuine factory Handlebar Grip Warmer kit for all 2006 models with hooked handlebars.

The new kit will allow 2006 owners to enjoy the new design on their current sled. The kit, available at Yamaha Dealerships this fall, will include a one-piece handlebar with the full-length heater elements already in place to minimize installation time at the dealership.

The new Handlebar Grip Warmer kit would normally retail for over $130.00 but Yamaha is listing the new handlebar and heaters at an introductory price of just $29.99, plus labor. “We have introduced this kit so that the full-length heating elements and one-piece hooked handlebar can retrofit for those who choose to upgrade any 2006 model that came with handlebar hooks.”

On July 12th, 2006 Jeremy Crapo and Michael Pacheco of St Anthony, Idaho were involved in a collision at the St. Anthony Dunes which claimed Jeremy’s life. Michael was air lifted to Idaho Falls and is listed in critical condition.

The entire team at Supertrax extends its heartfelt sympathy to the Crapo Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Crapo’s and the Pacheco Family during this troubling time.

A memorial fund has been set up for Jeremy’s wife and children. Please contact david_crapo@msn.com for more information.

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The Kap Sno Rovers are very disappointed in The Town of Kapuskasing’s decision to deny access for the snowmobile trail in front of the Kapuskasing Welcome Centre. The reason for the refusal of access is based on the spring condition of the sod in front of the Welcome Centre.

Kapuskasing is one of the most popular snowmobiling destinations in the Province of Ontario. The region has the longest snowmobling season in Ontario with an average of 15 weeks of snowmobiling.

This trail is the only link across Kapuskasing and to Kapuskasing businesses. The Kap Sno Rovers will have no choice but to reroute this trail which will bypass the Town of Kapuskasing completely. This means that the economic spinoff from snowmobiling tourists, which many local Kapuskasing businesses enjoy, will be almost nonexistant.

The Kap Sno Rovers approached the Town of Kapuskasing administration with positive solutions and offered to partner with the town in a mutually beneficial solution, but was denied by Council.

The Kap Sno Rovers requested a meeting with Council to explain their suggested possible solutions but were denied once again. As locallyminded volunteers, the Kap Sno Rovers are disappointed that their efforts to add to the recreational enjoyment and economics of the community are not being recognized by the Town of Kapuskasing Council.

For more information contact:

Al Carriere, President
Kap Sno Rovers
705-335-1221

Sign the petition to send to council at www.petitionspot.com/petitions/openkap