New to karting? Take a look through our six part guide to learn exactly how to get involved with grassroots racing.
Some of the most frequently asked questions by people looking to get started in the sport of karting are: What do I need?How do I start? andHow much will it cost? Of course, the answers will vary quite dramatically depending on who you ask but here’s some...
Now, to the chassis and engine. Your best bet when beginning is to find good used equipment. I’d recommend this route for several reasons: The obvious one is cost. I paid in the region of $2300 for my chassis and 4 strokes engine when I started whereas new it would...
So, you’ve got your chassis and engine from part 2? Great – now you’ll need the safety equipment to go racing. Really, I wouldn’t even recommend running your kart in a practice session without all of this equipment. So, what will you need: Helmet – can cost anywhere...
In addition to your race kart and safety equipment, you also need to think about how you will be getting this to/from the track(s) and what you’ll need to prepare and tune your kart when you are there. Transportation There are many options. The main thing to remember...
So, you’ve got a kart, engine, some tools and all the safety gear you need. GREAT! Now, what happens on a typical race day? The race day typically gets going anywhere from 7am – 8am. You’ll want to arrive a little early as parking space can fill up and you’ll need...
Question 1: I have a 14 years old son who is interested in Karting. I just don’t know where to start or even where to get the right equipment. Any help would be great. Answer:Depending on the time frame you are looking at to get your son into Karting, a couple of...
Visit Karting Academy Page [Le français suit] NCKC (National Capital Kart Club) is working with Premier Karting and Top Karting to offer a karting academy for beginners and not so beginners of all ages during the off-season. Cadet (7-11), Junior (12-15), Senior (15+)...