you will be slower than the others.Įver hear of "shifter Karts " that use Rotax snowmobile engines and have a four or five speed gear box ?įast, and powerful, and much more costly, but if you can afford them, they are truly a race vehicle, not a kiddy toy. If everyone has 8 horse power engines, and you are giving away 50 pounds of body weight. If you weigh close to 200 pounds, and you are going to be competing with 16 year olds, you are not going to be competitive, because of your body weight. If you are a adult, you need to remember that body weight is a crucial factor in deciding what class and kart type you get into. I'm willing to go up to an hour from Charlotte, if necessary. So, I have a few question ġ) Which class/league of karts should a beginner focus on? I hear so many names and types, but I want to focus on a class that's both appropriate for a beginner, and also very popular in the region so that I have access to competition and knowledge.Ģ) Which track in the area is the most popular, as well as the most appropriate for me to focus on as a beginner? I suppose the things that are important are proximity to Charlotte, popularity with others in the same class, availability of parts, instructor access, beginner friendly. I've been to a few of the local tracks and I see that they have various leagues and series, but I'd like to get a perspective from someone that knows the sport and isn't affiliated with any particular track. I've thought about many other avenues, but I think I want to get involved in Karting. I've decided that I need to turn my love of motor vehicles into a more dedicated hobby.