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Kart Racing is a great family sport that everyone can get involved with. Some families have multiple drivers which can include, dad, mom, grandpa, etc. But whether you are driving, assisting, or a spectator you won’t be disappointed. It’s a great way to spend the weekend with the family. It teaches good sportsmanship, mechanical know how, mental strength, and offers fun physical activity. And keep in mind you don’t have to race to enjoy karting. Many kart owners just show up to open track days to beat their time, burn off a little steam, tinker with equipment, and get some physical activity.
How to get started?
What does it take?
Transporting a kart can be done in the back of a pick-up, a small trailer, or the back of a van. We have also seen them in the back of larger SUV’s, station wagons, and even strapped to roofs. For working area a small shed or garage will work well. Karts can be stored vertical against a wall if you are constrained for storage leaving a foot print of about 26″x56″. A small set of metric tools will also help you get started on the right foot. See the Recommended Equipment tab for a list of equipment you may want to get started.
Karting Classes
5-7 year olds – Kid Karts: Usually powered by a small 50cc 2-stroke or 4-cycle engine. The most popular engines are the Comer C50/C51 2-stroke engine and the Honda GXH50 4-cycle engine. Most local tracks treat this as an exhibition class to allow the child to learn driving techniques.
7-13 years old – Cadet Karts: Classes range from Briggs 4-Cycle, and many 2-stroke options like: Rotax Micro/Mini Max, IAME Micro/Mini Swift, Micro/Mini Rok. It is best to check with your local organization to see what is offered in your area.
12-15 years old – Junior: Junior classes are faster than cadet karts. This is a very fun class that uses a full size kart, along with a 125cc 2-Stroke TaG restricted engines . At the club level, 4-cycle classes such as LO206 & Jr II Briggs are also offered for entry level drivers and tight budgets. Again check with your local organization.
15 years and older – Senior: Similar to the Junior class but without restrictors. There are 2 stroke classes like a TaG , 4-cycle classes like the Briggs LO206 and World Formula, and Shifter kart engines like the Honda CR125 or ICC. Minimum weight requirements are higher and so are speeds.
32 years and older – Masters: The masters classes have some of the best turn outs and can be the most exciting to watch. A higher weight minimum is used along with age, so heavier drivers can be competitive. Same motor applications as the senior karts.
45 years and older – Super Master: This is a new class that was just started. We predict this class may grow. Will not be offered at every organization.
Recommended Equipment
Buying Used Karts
As a kart shop assisting many customers with used karts we want to advise you to be very careful when buying one. Buying a used kart may seem affordable at first but fixing it up can be very expensive. Keep in mind that most racing organizations have class rules and you want to make sure what your buying is legal. As technology changes so do motors and specs. Brakes also require maintenance even while not in use (brake fluid, brake seals, etc.)do wear. Whether you buy used or new we want to assist you in your karting venture. We don’t want the “new karter” to get frustrated and give up before they even start.
Kart Racing is a great family sport that everyone can get involved with. Some families have multiple drivers which can include, dad, mom, grandpa, etc. But whether you are driving, assisting, or a spectator you won’t be disappointed. It’s a great way to spend the weekend with the family. It teaches good sportsmanship, mechanical know how, mental strength, and offers fun physical activity. And keep in mind you don’t have to race to enjoy karting. Many kart owners just show up to open track days to beat their time, burn off a little steam, tinker with equipment, and get some physical activity.
Transporting a kart can be done in the back of a pick-up, a small trailer, or the back of a van. We have also seen them in the back of larger SUV’s, station wagons, and even strapped to roofs. For working area a small shed or garage will work well. Karts can be stored vertical against a wall if you are constrained for storage leaving a foot print of about 26″x56″. A small set of metric tools will also help you get started on the right foot. See the Recommended Equipment tab for a list of equipment you may want to get started.
5-7 year olds – Kid Karts: Usually powered by a small 50cc 2-stroke or 4-cycle engine. The most popular engines are the Comer C50/C51 2-stroke engine and the Honda GXH50 4-cycle engine. Most local tracks treat this as an exhibition class to allow the child to learn driving techniques.
7-13 years old – Cadet Karts: Classes range from Briggs 4-Cycle, and many 2-stroke options like: Rotax Micro/Mini Max, IAME Micro/Mini Swift, Micro/Mini Rok. It is best to check with your local organization to see what is offered in your area.
12-15 years old – Junior: Junior classes are faster than cadet karts. This is a very fun class that uses a full size kart, along with a 125cc 2-Stroke TaG restricted engines . At the club level, 4-cycle classes such as LO206 & Jr II Briggs are also offered for entry level drivers and tight budgets. Again check with your local organization.
15 years and older – Senior: Similar to the Junior class but without restrictors. There are 2 stroke classes like a TaG , 4-cycle classes like the Briggs LO206 and World Formula, and Shifter kart engines like the Honda CR125 or ICC. Minimum weight requirements are higher and so are speeds.
32 years and older – Masters: The masters classes have some of the best turn outs and can be the most exciting to watch. A higher weight minimum is used along with age, so heavier drivers can be competitive. Same motor applications as the senior karts.
45 years and older – Super Master: This is a new class that was just started. We predict this class may grow. Will not be offered at every organization.
As a kart shop assisting many customers with used karts we want to advise you to be very careful when buying one. Buying a used kart may seem affordable at first but fixing it up can be very expensive. Keep in mind that most racing organizations have class rules and you want to make sure what your buying is legal. As technology changes so do motors and specs. Brakes also require maintenance even while not in use (brake fluid, brake seals, etc.)do wear. Whether you buy used or new we want to assist you in your karting venture. We don’t want the “new karter” to get frustrated and give up before they even start.
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