Karting

What is karting?

Karting is racecar driving in small race karts.

What is the kart?

The kart is a fast, souped-up go-kart or mini-race car.

Who is the driver?

The person who drives the kart is called the “driver.”

How to kart

This is a team competition in which the teams compete in a 24-hour race against other teams racing on the track at the same time. A kart team will have four drivers, and each driver races a one-hour shift, doing six shifts in a race. The race track has many bends and weaves, so kart drivers must go fast, but must also stay on the track and avoid accidents (hitting other karts or driving off the track).

How to win

This is a team competition in which the team that completes the 24-hour race in the fasted time wins.

Equipment

Kart – the go-kart, like a mini-racecar, with a fast motor or engine
Tires – the Kart has different tires for wet or dry track
Steering wheel – the driver turns the steering wheel to change the direction of the kart
Helmet – protects the driver’s head in case of a crash