Kart racing

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 percieved as the stepping stone to the higher and more expensive ranks of motorsports.

Categories

There are many different classes or formulae in karting. The FIA sanctions international championships in JICA, Intercontinental A, Formula A, Intercontinental C, Super ICC and Superkart Division 1 and Division 2. These are regarded as the top levels of karting and are also raced in national championships.

Related Topics:
JICA - Intercontinental A - Formula A - Intercontinental C - Super ICC - Superkart - Division 1 - Division 2

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Many people race in Spec series such as Rotax Max (a Touch-and-Go class), Formula TKM or those using the Yamaha KT100 engine, and Cadet classes for ages 8 to 12 are usually popular.

Related Topics:
Spec series - Rotax Max - Touch-and-Go - Formula TKM - Yamaha - KT100

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In the USA, the biggest proportion of racers are in the dirt oval classes which often use Briggs & Stratton industrial engines.

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