| Kart racing is usually used as a low-cost and relatively | | | | country there are about 2,000 kart racing tracks, |
| safe way to introduce drivers to motor racing. Many | | | | most all outdoor. |
| people associate it with young drivers but adults are | | | | Speedway Karts usually have bodywork that is very |
| also very active in karting. Kart Racing is one of the | | | | different from the type of bodywork used on Sprint |
| best sports to provide the right combination of | | | | Karts. The bodies range from a wedge type (which |
| competition and family atmosphere that sustains long | | | | makes the karts look like wedges of cheese racing |
| term interest. | | | | around the track) to a very smooth, low profile that |
| In short, the sport brings together all the qualities of | | | | completely covers the tires. |
| competition while fostering friendships and supporting | | | | Speedway car racing is very popular in international |
| the pride of performance. Kart racing is all about | | | | circuit. Speeding around different 1/4 mile tracks at |
| balancing trade-offs. A tiny change in a gear can | | | | OVER 45 mph for 20 to 30 heart pounding laps with |
| totally change how something else on the kart | | | | up to 15 karts per race is the ultimate adrenaline rush! |
| performs. | | | | Once you have finished your race compare times to |
| Kart racing is one of the fastest growing and | | | | see who earned bragging rights. |
| economical forms of motor sports and also happens | | | | Speedway races take place on clay or asphalt tracks |
| to be a very family oriented and extremely fun | | | | that are one sixth to one quarter miles long. |
| activity. At any of the kart races you will see moms | | | | Asymetric tracks are usually used with four left turns |
| and dads, brothers and sisters working together on | | | | and two straight lengths. Racers young and old are |
| the family drivers kart preparing for the next | | | | sure to love peeling around the corners in the |
| on-track session. | | | | 9-horsepower go karts, reaching exciting, yet |
| Kart racing is a form of motorsports, and one of the | | | | manageable, speeds of up to 45 plus mph. Racers |
| most inexpensive ways to go fast on four wheels | | | | can choose between dirt and pavement racing at a |
| and race around in a competitive environment. It | | | | facility close to home which reduces travel time and |
| uses open-wheeled vehicles that are powered by | | | | expense. Most oval karts use 4 cycle engines that |
| small engines, in vehicles that weigh only around | | | | maximize track time and reduce work. |
| 160lbs without the driver. | | | | In conclusion if you or one of your kids is really |
| Kart racing is usually done on scaled down circuits and | | | | interested in racing. Kart Racing is the place to start. |
| is also considered the first step towards motor | | | | It is better to start at the younger ages, anywhere |
| racing, as it is cost-effective and comparatively safer. | | | | from six to nine years or age. Go through a couple |
| Kart racing is usually used as a low-cost and relatively | | | | years of purple plate racing. (novice division) Some |
| safe way to introduce drivers to motor racing. | | | | places they will let you remain there for 2 or 3 years |
| Many people associate it with young drivers, but | | | | others make you move up to the Blue Plate within a |
| adults are also very active in Karting - it is considered | | | | year or so. You will take home a lot of cherished |
| the first step in any serious racing career. Kart racing | | | | family memories in the younger years. |
| is more familiar in the South and West. Around the | | | | |