Getting Started...
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Body Image and Karting
When Formula One racing driver David Coulthard recently admitted that he suffering from an eating disorder during his go karting days, he shed some light on body...
Building A Go-Kart
If buying a Go-kart is too expensive for you why not have a go at building your own instead? This is a great way to feel more involved in your Go-karting - it's much...
Go-Karting Tips And Guides
Go-karting is about more than just driving. There are other vital elements that must come together to produce a successful Go-kart driver.
Tyres
Your tyres are an...
History of Go Karting
Go Karting is a popular sport across Europe, but it actually originates from America. For several decades, it was predominantly a sport for those who enjoyed Go...
How Much Does Go-Karting Cost?
If you're only looking to get into Go-Karting on an occasional basis, it is fairly cheap to get involved in the sport. The Go-Karts and safety clothes that you need are...
Indoor Karting
One of the main differences between indoor and outdoor Go-karting is that you don’t have to battle against the weather. This generally makes Go-karting indoors less...
Junior Karting Classes
If your child is serious about getting into Go-Karting on more than just a casual basis, he or she will need to start taking Go-Karting classes. For children aged 8-16,...
Karting for Kids
Plenty of kids are obsessed with motor vehicles. From toy cars to plastic motor bikes, speed and noise capture many a child’s imaginations. For a large number of...
Mental Toughness for Go Karting
To successfully perform at the optimum level in sport, you need to be mentally tough. In go karting, this involves the ability to maintain focus throughout a race,...
Outdoor Karting vs Indoor
Outdoor Go-karting can be lots of fun, but you need to be prepared for the British weather! All-weather clothes are a must for outdoor Go-karting in the UK.
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Petrol or Pedal?
Choosing between a petrol-powered Go-kart and a pedal-powered Go-kart is usually an individual choice but there are sometimes other factors that come into play that will...
Senior Karting Classes
There are nine senior Go-Karting classes in the UK all of which are recognised by the Motor Sports Association (MSA). You move into the senior category as soon as you...
Types of Go-Karts
As with most types of vehicles, there are many types of Go-Karts. Although most Go-Karts look very similar to one another, there are actually some subtle variations...
What Is Go-Karting?
Anyone over the age of eight can take part in Go-Karting. The junior age groupings mostly span three or four years (for example the 8-11 age group). Senior groupings...
