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Oakley racing division release 2009 race driver's glove |
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Tuesday, 14 October 2008 |
AutoFocus, the Australian distributor for Oakley Racing Division
products and accessories, has announced the release of the 2009
specification Race Driver’s Glove.
The gloves were given their first race hit-out at the V8 Supercar
endurance rounds at Phillip Island and Bathurst with Triple Eight Race
Engineering and Britek Motorsport.
The new 2009 Oakley Race Driver's glove was used by Bathurst 1000 winners Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes.
The all-new FIA approved 2009 Oakley Race Driver’s Glove is like no other, made from the most state of the art fibre CarbonX.
It protects the driver from heat more than any other glove on the
market. With Oakley’s built in technology, the new 2009 Race Driver’s
Glove provides outstanding feeling making it the best fitting on the
market.
“Oakley Racing division has developed its products at the elite
level of Formula 1, NASCAR and the volatile world of top-fuel drag
racing,” said Sales and Marketing Director for AutoFocus, David Ridden.
“Oakley’s philosophy is if you want the best performance on the track, start with the best protection.
“Engineered for professional race drivers, the 3-D anatomical
construction takes advantage of Pittards Fire Retardant Digital
Leather, a durable material that’s so thin; you’ll feel every
millimetre of the wheel.
“For the ultimate in safety, comfort and performance, Oakley
developed CarbonX®. It’s a proprietary blend that combines some of the
best flame resistance and heat protection technologies available.
“For an extra line of defence against heat and fire, Oakley has
added Kevlar lining to the palms. The end result is professional racing
gear that’s FIA approved.”
The key features of the 2009 Oakley Racing Glove is:
• FIA approved professional racing gear
• Heat/flame shielding of CarbonX® on back of hand and wrist
• Shielding of Pittards® Fire Retardant Digital Leather on palm and sides of fingers
• Superior grip, flexibility and tactile response of .45mm Pittards leather on palm and knuckle zones
• Additional heat/flame shielding of Kevlar® palm lining
• Three colours Black, Red & Blue and sizes small – XL
• Price AUS$195
Gloves can be order on-line at www.autohold.com.au or from an
approved Autofocus dealer. Full dealer listings for Australia and New
Zealand is on the same website.
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