More About Kart Racing
....Arguably the most hidden, yet fastest growing motorsport in the U.S. and world today. Many famous racers have started there career in karts, such as: Memo Gidley, Emerson Fittipaldi, Christian Fittipaldi, Jeff Gordan, Paul Tracy, Ayrton Senna, Ralf and Michael Schumacher just to name a few.
Whether you are in it for a future career in auto racing, or just drive as a weekend warior...Karting is always a blast. Many people underestimate how fast and how much power these machine's have! With todays technology speeds exceding 100 M.P.H., and engines having as much as 40 HP are not uncommon...
FAQ's
HOW FAST DO "RACING KARTS" GO?--
-Well this depends on the class but non gear-box karts will range about 45+ M.P.H. Shifters can reachs speeds up to about 75+ M.P.H. on most tracks. But top speeds of shifters can exceed 100 MPH easily...
HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO RACE?--
-At most cubs you must be at least 5 years old to race in the kiddy kart class. And each class has an age range. (IE: 5-8,8-12,12-15,16+)
Can I drive a kart if I don't want to race?--
-Yes you can, clubs usaully have open practice weekends where you can go to the track and drive for a small fee. Normally if you are a member of the club you pay a yearly fee and can practice for free. And some clubs give you a key to the track and you can go and drive any time you want.
How much does it cost to race?--
-A new race kart (100cc clutch kart) runs around ,000 minimum, a used kart in fair shape about $1,500- ,500. And a new shifter kart will run in the ,500+ range. Then you have got your racing gear: helmet + , gloves +, racing suit +, neck brace + . And Yearly track memberships run from about on up (in the nor-cal region).
IS KART RACING SAFE?--
-Racing is as safe as you make it. All motor sports have their dangers. Tracks requir snell 95 or later helmet, neck brace, leather jacket or racing suit, gloves, and high top shoes. Also On race days an ambulance is always on site.
MORE F.A.Q.'s COMING SOON!!
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COMING SOON!.......THIS PAGE IS GOING TO HAVE INFO ON THE SPORT OF KART RACING, LINKS TO HELPFULL KART RACNG SITES, AND MORE F.A.Q.'S (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS). THE PAGE SHOULD BE DONE BY 6/28
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