The Rathmann Xterminator kart quickly established its reputation with a 1-2 overall victory at the second annual International Grand Prix de Karts in 1960. An innovator in its use of aluminum monocoque chassis and energy absorbent engine mounts, it was nonetheless a technical anomaly in its use of the relatively crude scrub-on-tire braking system (though this apparently did not hinder its winning form!). Most karts by 1960 were using internal expanding brakes and hydraulic spot (disc) brakes were available as a state-of-the-art alternative.
Cool Ad
The Jim Rathmann Xterminator kart
http://www.vintagekarts.com/xter.htm
A Montgomery Ward ad from 1962.
http://www.vintagekarts.com/wardsad.htm
Smithsonian Kart
http://www.vintagekarts.com/smithsonian.htm
http://www.vintagekarts.com/smithsonian2.htm
Transportation
http://www.vintagekarts.com/trans.htm
updated by @dennis-garrett: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM
