| A go kart is a small motorized vehicle used for many | | | | racing in the U.S.A. Sprinting is the most popular form |
| different types of recreation. The sport itself is called | | | | and it features high speed races that typically last |
| Karting and has developed a world-wide following | | | | about 15 minutes and involve both right and left-hand |
| since it was created in 1956 by Art Ingles. Ingle was a | | | | turning. Enduro races, though still quite popular, worry |
| hot rod designer and motor enthusiast who decided | | | | less about maintaining high speeds and more about |
| that racing should be available to people young and old. | | | | holding your position and having only quick pit stops. |
| One of the advantages of karting is that small children | | | | Some of these races can last 24 hours. |
| right up to the elderly can drive them safely and | | | | If you're interested in purchasing a go kart, there are |
| reliably. It is often considered the first stepping stone to | | | | many physical stores across the country that caters |
| more expensive racing because it teaches racing skills | | | | to this very market. There are also many dealerships |
| at a slower speed and in a safer environment than | | | | online that will also be able to ship the vehicle right to |
| actual car or motorcycle racing. | | | | your area sometimes at no charge to you. The most |
| Standard recreational tracks often have either electric | | | | basic gas-powered karts cost about $600-$700 and |
| or two-stroke go karts engines. These often top out at | | | | are great for novices to the sport. More serious karts |
| about 15 miles per hour and hence are a great | | | | cost thousands of dollars and should not be used until |
| introduction to driving skills and handling a vehicle. But | | | | a driver is fully familiar with more basic models. |
| remember, when you're that low to the ground 15 miles | | | | Remember too that even though karting is safer than |
| per hour seems a lot faster. Once a driver has proven | | | | most other motorsports you should always wear |
| competent in this environment, they can move on to | | | | proper clothing and equipment including a helmet. If you |
| more serious racing in karts capable of going up to 60 | | | | are driving your kart on roads always be sure to have |
| miles per hour. And beyond this, professional race | | | | a highly visible flag on your kart to alert automobile |
| karts can exceed speeds of 160 miles per hour. | | | | drivers of your presence. Have fun and be safe out |
| There are two basic types of kart racing sprinting and | | | | there. |
| endurance, which is commonly referred to as enduro | | | | |