How to Race a Go-Cart

If you're serious about racing go-carts, there are plenty of others serious about beating you on the track. Go-carts are more than a hobby. They are a passion for many people who make up the racing circuit and go-cart industry.

Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Driving Gloves
• Helmets
• Dreamcast Flag To Flag CART Racing
• Helmets

1. Visit your local racing center and track. Ask about the types of cart racing they offer.

2. Watch a few races to see if go-cart racing is for you.

3. Read the carting (also spelled "karting") magazines.

4. Take a driving course and learn the basics of starting, stopping, maintenance, track rules, turning and safety.

5. Learn about the motor sports and cart world through Briggs & Stratton's Web site.

6. Study the history and rules of the sport by visiting the World Karting Web site or calling the International Karting Federation at [phone].

Tips & Warnings

• Be careful and follow the safety rules of carting so you can continue to enjoy this exciting sport.
• Go-cart racing is a dangerous sport that can cause injury and even death.

[D-Munney]

on 5/12/2007 Try to find a place with gas carts, versus electric