| Kart racing is an extraordinary experience. If you are | | | | what brand to use, how much horse power you need |
| planning to get involved in higher ranks of motorsports | | | | and if you need a horizontal mount or vertical mount. A |
| then you might want to try kart racing first because it's | | | | horizontal mount is what they normally use for a Go |
| considered to be a stepping stone for that kind of | | | | Kart but if you want it vertical, you have to customize |
| sport. Aside from that, it could also be a bit expensive | | | | it. |
| but it depends whether you know how to look for | | | | - Transmission - this is a vital part of your Go Kart. |
| parts and tools. | | | | Just like any other vehicle, the transmission allows the |
| You can start with a Go Kart that runs on a limited | | | | kart to change gears that allows it to run at various |
| speed and as time goes on and if you get the hang of | | | | speeds. |
| it, you can easily shift to something that runs faster. | | | | - Tires - Go Karts have different types of tires that |
| There are also Superkarts that can exceed 160 miles | | | | you can use depending on the track condition. There |
| per hour. Generally, Go Karts are used for amusement | | | | are tires that you can use for dry weather and the |
| and not necessarily for racing. It's something you can | | | | rainy season. You can also find special tires for icy |
| do on your free time. But either way, it's still fun to ride | | | | conditions. |
| a Go Kart. Anyone can ride a Go Kart. For as long as | | | | - External Controls - these are additional controls that |
| you learn how to operate it then you're good. If you | | | | you can use to prevent accidents. An example is the |
| are already planning to get your own Go Kart, here | | | | remote speed limiter. 2. Know the Driver equipment. |
| are some things that you should know: | | | | Your safety is very important so you got to know all |
| 1. Know the components of the Go Kart. | | | | the proper equipment first before you ride your Go |
| This is the most important step when you want to build | | | | Kart. The equipments usually include helmets, driving |
| a Go Kart. If you don't know what they are, I think it | | | | suits, gloves and driving boots. For extra protection, |
| would be better to do a little research about this first. | | | | you might want to get a rib protector and neck collar |
| You don't want to get something that you don't know | | | | but these are just optional. |
| very well. | | | | 3. Know your budget. You can get brand new Go Kart |
| These are the Go Kart components: | | | | parts or you can always get parts that that have been |
| - Chassis - The Go Kart chassis should have the | | | | slightly used. You can save a lot of money if you |
| following characteristics a.) make sure that it's flexible | | | | know where to find the good ones. |
| enough because it will work as a suspension, b.) it | | | | These tips will surely help you make the best decisions |
| should also be stiff so it will not easily break on a turn. | | | | when it comes to the selection of parts and equipment. |
| - Engines - There are many kinds of engines on the | | | | Building a Go Kart will be a very easy task if you have |
| market and all you have to do is be familiar with it so | | | | all what you need to get started. |
| you can select the best one. This includes knowing | | | | |