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Many factors affecting the final cost, even then the cost can run into a couple of thousand dollars, no doubt that this sport is cheaper when compared to other racing sporting events. It is available for both children and adults and has fewer regulations when compared to other racing events. The most economic motor sports activity available is Racing Go Karts which lets a number of people compete together, out of all the racing sports present today. Because of the high costs involved racing motor sports activity is beyond the reach of the common man, further. It is an excellent way to adapt to the basics of racing and learn the basic principles which can be applied to full motor sport races later on. Many famous racers had to start of their career racing go karts, not only him. Would you believe if I told you that the legendary Michael Schumacher started this career as a Go Kart racer?
Go Karts have rapidly spread to other countries and currently has a large following in Europe also, today. He was a race car builder and built the first kart in Southern California in 1956. Art Ingels is accepted as the father of Go Karts.
You can hire or buy them 'kid karts' which is the miniature versions of Go Karts, if you want your kids to develop a passion for this game, also. It sure is an excellent way to give vent to all your frustrations and speed at the same time. Many people hire used go karts and race as a hobby.
Go Karts
The power to weight ratio is excellent, when equipped with a powerful 2 stroke engine that can pump out 50 horse power or more. They accelerate very quickly, as the Go Karts weigh only about 250 pounds. These machines can attain a speed of 160 mph. The fasted machines are considered to be the shifter karts which typically have a very powerful 2 stroke engine along with 6 speed transmissions which are manual, however. A 2 stroke engines can provide much faster speeds and can make a Go Kart speed at 100 mph, compared to these. Then the machine can attain a maximum speed of about 50 mph only, if a machine is equipped with a 4-stroke engine like those made by Briggs and Stratton. Go Karts are also known as 'Go Carts' and the maximum speed that these machines can attain depends on a lot of factors the main factors being the design of the vehicle and the engine that it is equipped with.
Special solvents are used to soften the tired and increase grip but these solvents are banned by many racing organizations. The tires used in Go Karts are much smaller compared to a normal car and are made using magnesium alloy and aluminum.
Types of Races
The typical racing formats are as follows:
This format consists of a number of short duration races usually defined by a number of laps along with a number of point scoring calculations to decide the overall winner. * Sprint: These races take place on dedicated go kart circuits which range from a quarter mile to a mile.
They are popularly known as 'Eudora' and run continuous with no pit stops. Pit strategy and reliability are given more importance than speed, consistency. Ranging from 30 minutes to 24 hours, * Endurance: These type of race last for extended periods of time.
The tracks normally consist of two straight and four left corner turns and are oval in shape. * Speedway: These races take place on clay or asphalt tracks which are normally quarter of a mile long.
Manufacturers of Go Karts
Engines built for Go Karts specifically only are used, but these days, these machines were fitted with motorcycle engines, earlier on. Briggs and Stratton specialize in 4 stroke engines. Parilla and Yamaha, comer, komet, the engines for these machines are built by Vortes. Trackmagic and Coyote, emmick, the prominent manufacturers of Go Karts are Margay.
Go Karts Organizations
Karters of America Racing Triad (KART) and Touch and Go USA (TAG USA), some of the other prominent organizations are the International Kart Federation (IKF). One of the organizations involved in racing is the World Karting Association (WKA).
Then you will enjoy this sport to the fullest, if you have adrenaline pumping through every cell in your body, but. Then the go karts are not meant for you, if you are of faint heart.
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