Road Go Karts
Go Karting – The Lowdown!
Road Go Karts
Road Go Kart – Warnings & Advice
What kid doesn’t want a road go kart? Heck, what grown up man doesn’t want a road go kart? Go karts are making a huge come-back with more places to race them, easier ways to build them, and more resources to share your ideas and experiences.
Go karts are traditionally thought of as the first step for most professional racers. Most racers on the Formula One and NASCAR tours began their racing careers in go karts. You may think of go karts as kids’ play, but some of them go as fast as 160 mph, with no roll bar!
Most go karts in use today are run on 2-stroke engines, unlike the go karts you may find at an amusement cart which are electrically driven. The chassis is usually built from steel tubing, and the tires are very small and come in different formulations depending on the weather and track.
As far as motor racing goes, go karting is about as cheap as it gets. Physical damage that can be done to these vehicles is minimal. In fact, it is more likely that the driver will be injured than the vehicle damaged. The vehicles are inexpensive in comparison to traditional racing vehicles, and renting time on a track or participating in a race is far cheaper than the go kart’s more advanced siblings.
Some people choose to build their own go kart. There are numerous websites and magazines that specialize in this hobby. Some build their go kart for beauty, some for performance, some simply for the challenge. Home-made go karts are not necessarily as sturdy or safe as a purchased go kart, but fun nonetheless.
Road go karts are built to certain specifications, depending on what their purpose is. A go kart may be what is considered to be a “road legal buggy” by a particular state or country, in which case it would be licensed in much the same way as a car. Usually this means that only a person of legal driving age would be allowed behind the wheel.
A road go kart can be built to off-road specifications as well. If used off-road only, these go karts are usually built much tougher to withstand mud, dirt, sand, and the elements. They are often built with roll bars and larger tires.
Racing go karts are the most common go kart. If they will be used in actual races, these go karts must meet very precise standards to ensure an even playing field. Otherwise, anything goes. A road go kart may or may not have a roll bar, extra protection for the rider, larger tires, flamboyant accessories – whatever the builder wants.
By searching online, you may find many road go kart associations. Each country has its own body charged with running go kart activity, and that is a great place to start looking for more information. In addition, there is an abundance of websites that offer go kart instruction, go kart parts, and more information on how to build a go kart.
Remember, whatever type of go kart you are driving, always wear your helmet and ensure you are safely in place. Even though they look like a lot of fun, go karts can be dangerous if used incorrectly.
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