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12 Best Tips Before Your First Go Kart Race
I showed up to my first go-kart race in jeans and sneakers, heart pounding, completely convinced I was about to absolutely destroy…
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General
Arm Strength for Go Karting: A Beginner's Guide
I climbed out of the kart after what felt like a pretty casual Sunday session, maybe 20 minutes of lapping, nothing crazy, and my …
General
G Force in Go-Karts: How It Compares to F1
I couldn't turn my head properly for two days. That's not an exaggeration, after my first proper session in a 2-stroke kart, my ne…
General
The Ultimate Guide to Go Kart in Austin
Austin, Texas isn’t just famous for its music and food scenes—it’s also home to some seriously fun go kart racing spots. Whether y…
General
Go Kart in Dallas: The Ultimate Guide for Thrill Seekers
Dallas is a hot spot for go-kart racing, offering a mix of indoor and outdoor tracks that suit beginners and seasoned racers alike…
General
How Karting Taught Me to Be a Better Driver on the Road
I’ll be honest—before I got into karting, I thought I was a pretty solid driver. I followed the rules, used my indicators, and avo…
General
GoKart Flags Rules: Every Racer’s Must-Know Guide
One of the first things I had to learn when I started karting—besides trying not to spin out on every turn—was the meaning of all …
General
GoKart Beginners vs Pro: How Techniques Change as You Level Up
A few months into karting, I had one of those “aha!” moments while watching a league race at my local track. I saw a racer take a …
Racing
Top Endurance GoKart Races Worldwide
Last week, I participated in a local endurance race, and it was an absolute rollercoaster of excitement, strategy, and exhaustion.
Driving
Endurance GoKart Race: Prepare and How Not to Lose
Two hours of nonstop karting! That’s what I’m gearing up for this weekend in my local league. It’s exciting but also slightly nerv…
Tech
Rotax E20 Electric Kart: New E-Kart Generation
The Rotax E20 is more than just an electric kart; it's a significant leap forward in the karting world, blending cutting-edge tech…
Driving
From Beginner to Racer: Adult GoKarting Made Simple
When I first stepped into a go-kart I was 31 years old, I honestly thought I was out of my depth.
F1
How Much Does an F4 Driver Make in Salary?
I am getting many questions regardint this topic so here is the answer for F4 salary related mails.
Racing
Electric Go-Karts: Revolutionizing the Future of Racing in 2025
After a three-year hiatus from karting, returning to the track reveals a thrilling evolution in the sport: electric go-karts (e-ka…
Tech
Is My Old Helmet Still Safe for Karting?
After a three-year break, I recently decided to get back into go-karting, which got me buzzing with excitement. However, as I pull…
Racing
The Fitness Behind Go-Karting: Staying in Shape for Speed and Stamina
After returning to the track recently and considering competing again in my local league, I had a rude awakening during a 30-minut…
Racing
How to Get Into Local Karting Leagues Without Breaking the Bank
It’s been a while since I wrote here, and it’s always good to return! I just joined one of the local leagues here in my area, and …
F1
F1 Drivers that Started on Go Kart
Picture this: A Formula One racing legend takes to the track. He curves cooly around the corner, leaving all opponents far in his …
Tech
Go Kart Racing Wheels Sizes Guide + Size Charts
Since I started to race in a local league I started to understand that there are a lot of factors that affect the lap time, but on…
Tech
Tips for Buying a Used Go Kart!
Go-karts are incredibly expensive machines, and if you’re getting into the sport you need to make sure that you stick to your budg…
Racing
Indoor Go Kart Racing: Is it the same as outdoor tracks?
If you are looking for an adrenaline rush, an indoor go-kart racing track is one of my favorite places to go. If you are following…
Racing
How fast does a go kart accelerate?
Go-karts might be small and lightweight machines, but they are incredibly fast. You might be thinking about the rental karts you f…
Reviews
Go Kart Data loggers: MyChron5 vs Alfano 6
Data loggers are almost essential in modern karting. They can help to improve your performance and they are very helpful if you ha…
Tech
Go Kart Computer and Data Logger: 101 Guide For Beginners
I remember that a few months ago when I was at the race track I noticed that some of the drivers had screens on their steering whe…
Tech
Do Diesel-Powered Go-Karts Exist?
Like most things in life, there are always options. I’ve been in the Go Kart scene for quite some time now, which means I am very …
Tech
Go-Kart Tire Pressure Explained
After I became fairly good at getting around the track, I was eager to improve my lap times. I heard that go-kart tire pressure an…
Reviews
Best Go Kart Tires for a Dry Track
Karting is a highly technical sport. One of the most essential parts of the kart is the tires because that’s where your kart makes…
Karting
Daymak C5 Blast: Is It The Fastest GoKart?
If you enjoy racing Go-Karts, you probably are a bit of a speed avid like myself and if you are a speed avid, then you are guarant…
Racing
What is the optimal Air Pressure for a Go Kart Tires
It is not a secret that karting, and especially go-kart racing is a complicated sport that is affected by many parameters that com…
Reviews
6 Best Go Kart Shoes for Beginners
A great pair of karting shoes won’t make you the next Michael Schumacher, but it will allow you to reach your full potential in ka…
Reviews
5 Best Go Kart Gloves for Under $200
A premium pair of karting gloves will come with neat features and a steep price of up to $200. But, as I discovered in my research…
Racing
Should I warm my Go Kart Tires Like F1 Drivers Do?
The first time I saw a Formula 1 race was a few years ago and I immediately noticed that at the end of the warm-up lap, each drive…
F1
What Is The Test Driver Job In An F1 Team?
In addition to the team’s primary drivers, there are test drivers that ride these F1 beasts from time to time. As an avid Go Kart …
Tech
How Electric Go Kart Engine Works?
I talked a lot in this blog about karting, it is my main hobby after all. I recently did a comparison between a gas-powered go-kar…
Karting
Are Go-Karts Street Legal In The US?
I have recently received many messages regarding whether the racing go-karts I drive on track are street legal in general, and spe…
Tech
How Much Horsepower Does Go Kart have?
We all know that the speed of your go-kart can affect your performance, just like your skills behind the wheel. But as I become mo…
Reviews
6 Best Go Kart Helmets Under $500
After checking out some of the best go-kart helmets for beginners, I thought it’d be a great idea to see what you can get if your …
Reviews
Best Go Kart Neck Braces for Kids
Using a neck brace in kid karting is a given. Crashes can happen on the track, and your kid might suffer from a nasty neck injury.…
Reviews
Best Go Kart Helmets for Beginners
Whether you’re karting for fun or participating in the Karting World Championship, you’ll need a karting helmet. Many of you have …
Tech
Does an electric go-kart faster than a gas go-kart?
From the very first time I heard about electric-powered engines, I immediately started to wonder when they will be faster than gas…
Racing
Go Kart Cost: A Complete Breakdown
We’ve all heard how expensive go-karting is. But, in my experience, karting hasn’t been as costly as commonly thought. Still, it’s…
Tech
Go Kart Frame (Chassis): Comprehensive Guide For Beginners
Whether you’re building a go-kart for your kid or buying a new one for yourself, you’ll need to pay extra attention to what chassi…
Tech
What To Do With Old Go-Kart Tires
I always wondered what go-kart drivers did with their used go-kart tires. Even though I don’t own a go-kart yet, I was keen on fin…
F1
What Is The Job Of an F1 Team Principal
After watching the entire F1 2021 season and all seasons of Drive to Survive, you’ll know how difficult it is to be an F1 team pri…
Tech
Go Kart Clutch Explained
As I get more into the racing aspect of karting, I’ve tried to understand every part of the go-kart. Even though there’s a lot of …
F1
How Much Does a Formula 1 Car Weigh
When seeing the F1 mechanics lifting and pushing the car, I always wondered how much it weighed. And some of you have wanted me to…
Tech
Go Kart Engines 101
When you think about building your first go-kart, you must consider what engine you’ll buy. My experience with go-karts has helped…
F1
How Much Does a Formula 1 Car Cost?
We all know how expensive karting can be. But I’ve always wondered how much a Formula 1 car costs. I’d heard that teams like Ferra…
F1
What Happens During an F1 Pit Stop?
I recently talked about pit stops in karting. While these are pretty similar compared to other motorsports, they’re no match for F…
Karting
Does Go Kart Racing Have Pit Stops?
Before I started go-karting, I thought every race had pit stops, like other motorsports. I always loved watching pit stops in F1 a…
Karting
Everything About Electric Go Karts
After covering everything about shifter karts, I thought it’d be great to talk about an alternative to traditional karting: electr…
Tech
What Are the Best Go-Kart Gear Ratios?
Ever since I started learning about go-kart engines and how go-kart clutches work, I’ve always heard about gear ratios. Having pla…
Karting
Shifter Karts For Go Kart Racing
A while ago, I told you all about go-kart gears. I briefly mentioned shifter karts, and everyone has been asking me about shifter …
Karting
Go Kart Tires 101 - Don't Lose Your Position On Bad Tires
After karting for nearly a year and taking part in a go-karting league for a few months, I’ve genuinely learned how complex go-kar…
Karting
What Is the Fastest Go Kart?
We all know how fast go-karts can be. When I got into a 4-stroke rental kart for the first time, I thought it was the fastest kart…
F1
How Much Money Does a Formula Driver Make (+ F1, F2, and F3 Salaries)
While I’m spending most of my free time karting, I still find time to watch every F1 race. I recently told you all about how much …
Racing
How Much Money Do Go Kart Racers Make
Ever since I started go-karting, many of my friends have asked me whether I earn any money when I race. In club-level racing, you …
Racing
Go Kart Racing As An Adult: How To Start At Age 30+
Before I started karting, I always thought that the sport was purely for kids. But, as I got into my first racing league, I unders…
Karting
Is Go Kart Racing a Sport?
I’ve always heard people saying that motorsports, like karting, shouldn’t be considered sports. The main argument behind this is t…
Karting
Does Karting Make You A Better Driver?
Ever since I started go-karting, my overall road behavior has improved. I’m more aware of my surroundings, my driving technique ha…
Karting
Go-Karting While Pregnant? Here’s What You Need to Know
Let’s start off with a quick disclaimer. I’m not a doctor, a Medical Ph.D., or a gynecologist. Everything I’ve written below is no…
Reviews
Best Go Kart Track in Phuket Thailand
Last month, I took some time for a break from my day-to-day and took 3 weeks to visit Thailand. I plan this trip for a while and w…
Driving
Go-Kart Wet Driving - The Challenges of Karting in the Rain
As I’ve told you before, I started my karting "career" by participating in a local league in early 2022. While I’ve had a few hour…
Racing
A Full Checklist for Go Kart Racing
If you plan to start racing go-karts, you’ll have to prepare adequately before a race. Whether you take part in a regional or nati…
Karting
Can Go-Karts Flip?
While go-karting is a safe sport, a few dangers can come up. I told you about some of these a few weeks ago, including a couple of…
Karting
10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Go-Karts
Go-karting is one of the most fun activities that you can do. I can say that my journey in karting so far has helped me in many wa…
Karting
Will I Fit In a Go-Kart?
As I’ve mentioned in several of my articles, I’m not as skinny as most professional karting racers. It’s not bad to be skinny; in …
Karting
Can Go-Karting Help You Lose Weight?
A common question that I’ve been getting from you in the mail from time to time is whether go-karting can help you lose weight. It…
Reviews
Go Kart Balaclavas: All You Need To Know + Pro Tips
When you rent a go-kart, the track will provide you with two pieces of equipment: a go-kart helmet and a go-kart balaclava. The or…
Reviews
Go Kart Neck Braces: All You Need To Know + Pro Tips
Neck braces are a fairly controversial piece of equipment in karting. I don’t use one when I practice at my local track, and I hav…
Reviews
Go Kart Shoes/Boots: All You Need To Know + Pro Tips
After participating in my first couple of official karting races, I noticed that I don’t have half as much equipment as other race…
Reviews
Go Kart Helmets: All You Need To Know + Pro Tips
Whether you’re go-karting or racing cars, helmets are one of the necessary pieces of equipment you’ll need. If you were to ask me,…
Reviews
Go Kart Rib Protectors: All You Need To Know + Pro Tips
Whether you’re starting out with go-karting or you’re a seasoned veteran, you’ll know that karting can be dangerous and can make y…
Karting
Go-Kart Top Speed By Categories
We all know that speed is an essential aspect of racing and motorsports. Different disciplines will have different top speeds, but…
Driving
Racing Lines For Karting Explained - How To Be Faster In Corners
So, you’ve all heard about the apex of a corner. In motorsport, the driver has to usually “hit the apex” to go faster. Before I st…
Racing
Go Kart Camera & Mounts: All You Need To Know + Pro Tips
Go-karting is an exhilarating and action-packed sport. My experience so far has shown me that the adrenaline rush that you get dur…
Racing
Go Kart Racing For Kids: All You Need To Know + Tips How To Start
Every time I take a trip to my local go-kart track, I see all kinds of drivers. I’ve managed to spectate a 125cc race, where twelv…
Racing
FIA Super Licence - All you need to know in one place
I recently told you about the journey to F1 and what you’ll need to do if you want to have any chances of making it to the pinnacl…
Racing
6 Tips to win your next Go Kart Race
As I continue on with my journey in go-karting, I’ve tried to maximize my chances of winning every race I enter. Most of the time,…
Tech
How Much Does an Electric Go-Kart Weigh?
The world of electric motorsport has been on the rise recently. Since people started using electric cars (mainly Teslas), it was o…
Driving
Go Kart Braking: How To Drive Faster (+ Trail Braking)
Even it sounds the opposite, using the brakes can make you a faster driver on the track. Let's dive deep into how to use brakes be…
Karting
Go Kart Racing Gloves: All You Need To Know + Pro Tips
I recently told you about my idea of taking part in a regional championship at my local track. While I was still looking for a rac…
Tech
How Much Does a Racing Go-Kart Weigh?
When I got my hands on a go-kart for the first time, I wondered why it was so lightweight. I didn’t know what to expect, to be fai…
Karting
Go Kart Racing Suits: All You Need To Know + Pro Tips
As I get deeper into the world of professional karting, I start to understand how much equipment a driver needs. After driving for…
Racing
Is Drifting a Kart Good for Speed?
Let’s take a trip back to the mid-2000s. Street racing movies and arcade racing games had one thing in common: drifting. When I fi…
Tech
What are Go-Kart Gears and Shifter Go-Karts?
I was lucky enough to witness a professional race during my latest trip to the local go-kart track. A dozen racers were going at i…
F1
Am I too old to become an F1 driver? ( + Drivers Age)
I wasn’t always a big fan of Formula 1. Like most kids, I watched F1 alongside my dad for a couple of years before I got into my t…
Karting
Why do I feel sick after go-karting?
So you get off your go kart after a few rounds on the track and you felt sick. Let's dive into why it's happened and how to preven…
Karting
Is Go-Karting Dangerous and How to Stay Safe
After a few more races and time trials, I can safely say that go-karting is the ultimate motorsport hobby. It costs much less than…
Karting
Can You Go Go-Karting with Glasses?
Eyeglasses and Karting. In this article, we discuss whether you can wear glasses with a helmet, hot to prevent fog, and drive with…
Tech
How Fast Is a 125cc Go-Kart?
A few days ago, I decided to take my weekly trip to my nearest go-kart course. So, after I did a few laps on the 4-stroke kart tha…
Driving
Does Body Weight Matter in Go-Karts?
Do you feel that your other drivers pass you like nothing in every corner because or their weigh? learn how to use your weight as …
Driving
How To Improve Your HandsArms Strength For Better Grip On Go-Karts?
I found ways to increase my stamina and improve my muscle strength so I will be able to keep the pace in the track, which is exact…
Tech
Why Does My Go-Kart Clutch Smoke?
Go-karts are just like race cars. Every part of a kart works intensely to achieve the best performance and obtain the best lap tim…
Driving
Why Does My Body Hurt After Go-Karting?
I only drove for 20 minutes on a 4-stroke go-kart, which is far from my most extreme adventures, and on the next day, I was so sor…
Driving
Affi Indoor Kart - First Real Karting Experience
Last month I went to Italy to take some time off from my daily work routine and have some fun in the beautiful north.