Go-Kart racing has been a part of the Ohio racing scene for over fifty years. A fast-paced, competitive sport, kart racing is probably the most economical way to break into auto racing. Top drivers such as Michael Schumacher, Tony Stewart, Juan Pablo Montoya, and Danica Patrick started their racing careers in karting.
There are three major forms of Kart racing in the USA. Sprint karts compete on short, twisty tracks and the races usually last about ten minutes with the karts reaching a top speed of about 60 mph. One of the newest forms of kart racing which has been gaining in popularity is oval/dirt track racing. Driving modified sprint karts with specially grooved tires, these drivers compete on short dirt ovals in a scaled down version of large sprint cars. Enduro karts are specially designed and built to compete on high speed road racing circuits. The driver lays down for better aerodynamics and speeds of over 125 mph can be attained in such karts. These karts run on most major tracks including Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Daytona International Speedway, Virginia International Raceway, and more. The races are generally forty-five minutes in length with a standing LeMans-style start. Each form of kart racing has a variety of classes to choose from, allowing a place for almost anyone to race. There are stock motor classes for the beginning karter along with modified twin engine classes for the advanced karter. The juniors have classes of their own which allow young drivers to gain experience as well. This variety in classes offers the option for the whole family to be involved either as drivers or crew members.
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