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Kart Racing 1.jpg Kart racing (as the word is so spelled by enthusiasts) or karting is a variant of open-wheeler motor sport with simple, small four-wheeled vehicles called karts, go-karts, or gearbox/shifter karts depending on the design. By definition a kart must have no suspension (relying on chassis flex), and no differential (solid back axle). They are usually raced on scaled-down tracks, but are sometimes driven as entertainment or as a hobby by non-professionals. Karting is commonly perceived as the stepping stone to the higher and more expensive ranks of motorsports. Karts were initially created in the United States in the 1950s post-war period by airmen as a way to pass spare time. Art Ingels is generally accepted to be the father of karting. He built the first kart in Southern California in 1956. Karting has rapidly spread to other countries, and it currently has a large following in Europe. Karts vary in speed and some can reach speeds exceding 160mph. A TKM kart with a 100cc 2 stroke engine and an overall weight including the driver of 145 kilograms, can accelerate from 0-60mph in under 4 seconds, and has a top speed of 75mph. It has a better power to weight ratio than a Ferrari F50. A kart like this can be driven by race licence holders over the age of 11.
Components
Chassis
The chassis, a very important element of the kart because it must be flexible enough to work as a suspension and stern enough not to break or give way on a turn. If the chassis were not this way, the grip of the rear wheels would exceed the grip of the fronts, and the kart would not turn in to the corner. Kart chassis are also classified as 'open,' 'caged,' 'straight,' or 'offset.' Caged karts have a roll cage surrounding the driver, and open karts have no roll cage. Caged karts are not used in Europe. In straight chassis the driver sits in the center, but in offset chassis the driver sits on the left side. Straight chassis are used for sprint racing and offset chassis are used for speedway racing. More on [ Kart racing ]
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preampcc (phuket tho15ngsom) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:48:32 -0000
bmgxed wrote a new blog post: Team DI Karting Rib Protector Red Large http://bit.ly/4Ja4JV
im so sore frm go karting yday . wtf .
littolissa (LT) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:45:52 -0000
im so sore frm go karting yday . wtf .
@MissIndiana2009 and closed toe shoes for the karting day!! Which you are not allowed to lose.....
Plowey (Martin Plowman) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:31:30 -0000
@MissIndiana2009 and closed toe shoes for the karting day!! Which you are not allowed to lose.....
About to go go-karting and sumo wrestling. Yes!
mattbanham (matt banham) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:02:11 -0000
About to go go-karting and sumo wrestling. Yes!
Adrian Sutil takes on 12 lucky Indian race fans in a special karting event http://bit.ly/8Apjq1 #fb
SPEEDCAFE (Speedcafe.com.au) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:52:58 -0000
Adrian Sutil takes on 12 lucky Indian race fans in a special karting event http://bit.ly/8Apjq1 #fb
Recomiendo andar en karting si alguien no lo ha hecho. http://twitpic.com/wzz5t
maluu79 (Sebastian Chamorro) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:50:55 -0000
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A and A Karting - A full service products supplier, specializing in the 4-Cycle oval. Includes specials, photos and company information.
American Power Sports - Offers racing parts and accessories available.
Meta Description: [ APS carries a full line of Racing Kart, Fun Kart and Mini-Bike parts and equipment. Our fully stocked warehouse provides you fast shipment of quality parts at competitive prices. ]
Baden Racing Engines - Offers new WKA engines and custom rebuilds. Offers a message board, chat room, newsletter and customer photo album.
Buller-Built - Manufacturers of Buller Karts for oval racing. Full service shop, 2 cycle and 4 cycle blueprinting.
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Clements Racing Products - Karting and jr. dragster parts and services. Includes product catalog, engine information and technical help.
Comp Cams - High performance engine parts for Briggs and Stratton engines including camshafts, valve springs, headers, lifters, and tools for kart racing.
Dyno Cams - Information and specifications on all of the camshafts manufactured by Dyno Cams. Engine parts and specialty tools.
Meta Description: [ Industry Leader in Karting and CNC Manufacturing and Engineering ]
Elite Karting - Carries parts for 4cycle and 2cycle, tires, engines, and shifter karts.
Meta Description: [ Carries a full line of Kart Racing equipment.We carry kart parts for 4cycle,2cycle,yamaha,briggs,tire,engines,sprint,enduro,shifter ]
Haase - Italian chassis manufacturer, includes products, team information and links.
Horstman - Official web site. Technical information about all of their products including clutches, motors, and pipes.
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Kart Alarms and Control - Wireless alarms and engine speed control systems. Wireless in kart video systems for drivers viewing in the pits.
Kart Lift - Offers manual and electric lifts. Features online instructional video clips and product specifications.
Meta Description: [ Home of the Hi-Performance One Man Kart Stands. ]
Kart Warehouse World - Supplies body panels, parts and accessories for go karts and shifter karts. Includes technical tips, company profile and links.
KartCenter - Italian parts manufacturer, sells karts, parts, and accessories. Includes photos with product specifications.
Karting in Pictures - Many kart racing photos available for ordering. Mainly from events in Europe.
Meta Description: [ Indycar Indy - Information Service for CART Indycar Racing ]
Kartinsurance - Specialist in kart insurance products covering everything from individual teams to club, circuits and manufacturers.
Meta Description: [ kartinsurance providing specialist online kart insurance for professionals and enthusiasts ]
Logit - Offers a laptimer and revmeter. Includes technical tips and product features.
Meta Description: [ LogIT is a laptimer and tachometer for a kart. LogIT logs both lap times and engine rev which can be analysed with professional data evaluation software on a PC. ]
Major Racing Karts and Parts - A Louisiana based family race team and dealer for Buller Built chassis and products, specializing in dirt track oval racing. An authorized dealer for Cramac Racing Oil.
Meta Description: [ Major Racing Karts is based in Louisiana, we are dirt oval racing specialist. We sell Buller Karts, Briggs engines by Gecker and provide setup information and products to get you out front. ]
Mountain Motor Sports - Offers used go carts for sale, engines, parts, and plans to build your own.
Meta Description: [ Mountain Motor Sports has used go carts for sale, go kart engines, go cart parts, outlaw wing karts. We also carry Briggs and Stratton parts for go carts including motors and frames. We have junior dragster engines. ]
Pat Wilson Graphics - Custom painted helmets and karts. Simpson and Bell helmets available.
Phantom Chassis - Manufacturer of the Banshee and Nemesis racing chassis. Site has customer forums, and technical information from H.Wiggins.
Meta Description: [ Phantom Racing Chassis!, Phantom Chassis, Chassis Manufacturer of the Phenom, Nemesis, Banshee, Stalker line of karts, home of the Top Secret Video club ]
Precision Cams - Stock, modified, Tecumseh cams as well as Vortex carburetors and motors.
Rapid Racing - Shop for Coyote and KGB karts. Bell helmets, parts and accessories are available.
ROC Timing Systems - ROC supply Timing and Scoring equipment and software to indoor and outdoor karting and motorsports circuits.
Meta Description: [ ROC specialise in timing systems
for the complete management of indoor and outdoor motorsport centres.
This covers timing and lap scoring, event and race management, database
membership, ticket sales, scoreboard display systems and much more ]
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T2 RaceKarts - Shifter kart racing, offering rollover or turnkey packages or rent and track side driving instruction. Also includes useful links.
TNT Karts - Distributor for Manco and BKS go-karts. Also offers engines, parts and accessories.
Meta Description: [ TNT Karts is a Distributor for Manco and BKS go-karts plus go-kart engines, parts and accessories for major brands. Newest Delivered Pricing! ]
Uncle Franks - Uncle Frank's is a full service karting products supplier, specializing in the 4-Cycle oval and sprint area.
Meta Description: [ Home of the Blue Wazoom & Legend Optima Racing Chassis ]
Williams Motorsport - Specializing in kids karting chassis and parts. Offers technical assistance, photos and company background.
Meta Description: [ The primary purpose of the Kids Kart class is to serve as a training / educational process to teach and improve driving skills to beginning drivers ages 5-8. ]
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