If you have a Go Cart and you are not into racing, it conveys that you are not interested in the Go Cart any more. Go Cart Racing is the safest motorized racing unlike motorbikes or car racing. Cart racing is also considered one of the most economic types of racing available across the planet.
There are not many rules governing racing for go carts in most parts of the world. In some countries, you may have to be above the legal age (above 18 years in most countries) to register for professional Go kart racing. There are no other specific rules. What’s more is it is also governed by FIA guidelines. You may be surprised to know that the FIA has provisions for an 8 year old to take part in races where people of more than 45 or 60 years old are taking part.
Off the record, there are several Go Cart races alongside the countryside every weekend. There are no rules or if there are any, the rules are governed by the committee that organizes these races. The rules are not tough. Some of these rules include that you should be wearing total protective gear and you will not cheat by hitting other go carts on the tracks. The rules are not much more difficult than these are.
For USA, FIA does not have any significant part in the go carts races. The bigger races are governed by other racing authorities, such as the IKF, IRA, WKA, and KART as well as the Indy Racing League. Therefore, you can register no matter if you own a readymade Go Cart with Turbo Engine or a hand-built go cart with the engine of an age-old car. These things do not matter when it comes to Go Carting.
Things that matter are the spirit and satisfaction of racing with some of the professional racers that may be from the field of motor bikes or formula one. There are several instances where Go Cart racing has been held in the US for raising funds for a specific purpose through a very nominal registration fee. Moreover, the greatest advantage of a go cart race on a big scale is the thrill that you will experience and will not forget until the next season.
The MSA regulates Go Carting in the UK. There are some other authorities that act on behalf of the MSA to allow and arrange the Go Carting races in the UK. In Australia, the AKA is the administration that carries out the Go Cart racing. AKA works directly under the FIA of the US.
There are several formats for Go Cart racing. These depend on the age groups registered with the races. Some are for kids and are homogenous tracks. Some are for teens that contain both homogenous tracks with some hurdles in the tracks. Others are for more mature people that offer much tough tracks. No matter what the track is or what the type of the Go Cart you are using, always remember that you are playing a game. Do NOT get distracted by the sleek Go Carts that are sold at much higher price. If you fail, you need to practice. If you wish, you can collect money to buy a better Go Cart. However, Go Cart racing is supposed to give you fun and confidence to make your life better, instead of offering negative or hard feelings to any one in the race.
Wed, Apr 15, 2009
Go Cart Racing