■ The latest version of the Devil ray is here ! Available in carbon fiber and three composite colorways , the Devil Ray 3.0 features additional ventilation as well as an improved interior design . Features and Benefits :

• New , updated design , improving on the current Simpson Devil Ray

• SA2020 Rated .

• Available in composite and carbon fiber .

• Composite models available in 3 colors : black , white and matte black .

• Available in 2 shells and 6 sizes

Simpson Devil Ray 3.0 Helmet

Product Series : Auto Helmet

Product Relaunch

– XS-XXL .

• Removable EPS cheek pads to allow for a custom fit .

• Compatible with all Simpson communication kits and gel ear cups .

• Optional , ultra-low-profile top and left side offset forced air add cooling and fog mitigation .

• Optional rear spoiler for added stability .

• Visors available in clear , dark smoke , iridium , amber , andchrome .

• Can be had in Desert configuration with offset forced air , light weight helmet skirt , and off-road radio kit .

• Excellent ventilation around the top of the head to assist with driver cooling .

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■ One of the biggest headaches for a track operator is traction compound . With the market owned by just a couple of suppliers , the compound was expensive and you had to buy a lot of it at a time . And if there were supply issues , you either paid the ( very high ) price or did without . It ’ s a big enough issue that some tracks are being forced to reduce schedules or close entirely .

That didn ’ t seem very sporting , so we went looking for an alternative . We found a chemist with a motorsports background who had developed a traction compound formula but needed a track to test it on . Bill and Evan Bader at Summit Motorsports Park and agreed to try it . With input from Kurt Johnson of track prep company Total Venue Concepts , the compound was tested , refined , and tested again .

The compound was subjected to a double-blind test with select racers as well as during events that exceeded 400 cars . The testing provided better results than anyone expected .

“ During our double-blind test , Summit Racing™ Pro Trac Traction Compound outperformed the “ brand x ” compound . Cars were running one hundredth of a second quicker in the Pro Trac lane ,” Bader said . “ Cars also ran faster and more consistent . Summit Pro Trac has exceeded my expectations and will be used at all Summit Motorsports Park-produced events in 2024 .”

Summit Racing Pro Trac Traction Compound provides maximum traction in all types of weather and help produce more wheel speed for improved ETs . It also improves traction as more cars run down the track . That means the groove stays sticky and consistent during an event .

At Summit Racing Motorsports Park , the Pro Trac-prepped lane remained race-ready even after two days of non-use and being exposed to the elements .

“ I was amazed when I walked the track on a Monday after a very cold Saturday night race in April and the track was ripping my shoes off ,” Bader explained . “ That ambient temperature that Saturday was

in the 40 ’ s and the track temp was in the upper 50 ’ s . The track stayed tight , sticky , consistent and fast !”

The news about Summit Racing Pro Trac Traction Compound has spread , too . Skooter Peaco from the World Drag Racing Alliance likes Pro Trac and is encouraging member tracks to try it .

“ WDRA is honored to help launch Summit Racing Pro Trac ,” Peaco said . “ The team at WDRA was on site with Bill and Evan during some of the testing so we ’ ve seen it in use firsthand . Having known Bill personally for 30 years , I know that he wouldn ’ t put his name on this project unless this was a major improvement for fellow track owners and the sport itself .”

What makes Pro Trac an even better deal is that track owners can buy in quantities as small as two 54-gallon drums . There are no minimum purchase requirements or long-term contracts — you buy what you need , when you need it .

If Summit Racing Pro Trac Traction Compound sounds like a good deal to you , call or text Summit Pro Trac Sales at 1-330-521-3035 for sales and technical information . Hours are Monday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm EST .

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