A lot of people don’t know that there is an actual professional go kart racing circuit. It is overlooked by the Federation Internationale be l’Automobile (FIA) which also oversees and regulates the highly competitive (and prestigious) Formula One racing. (I’m sure you have heard of that before.) So go karts are not just for kids. Even at the amateur level there are many serious adults who play this sport and are very meticulous about all the details surrounding their rides.

A petrol go kart is a small, suspensionless motorized vehicle. Usually they are used in some type of a racing environment, whether in preparation or in actual competitions. In fact, at the low end, some of them do not even have motors. This is the kind that you might see used in a “soapbox derby” where the vehicles are of a fairly primitive construction and are basically just let go of at the top of a hill and then the kids can only use a steering wheel and brakes to alter the path and speed as the hill accelerates them to the finish line.

Later on in life, many people still want to participate in the sport of go cart racing. For them, they will get into it at a higher end than the plain soap derbiers. They will in fact buy higher class motorized vehicles and will often put a lot of their own workmanship and tweaking into the designs to get them exactly the way they want them for the races in which they intend to compete.

In terms of price, you will see a very wide range with this product. At the low end, you can purchase not so great go carts for as little as only $300. They may be good for a child or someone small or just starting out. It is good to practice on other people’s if possible before sinking too much money into the hobby. Although it sure is enjoyed by an awful lot of people. You also need to decide if you want gas powered or an electric go kart. Both have their pros and cons it is strictly a matter of personal preference.

Then at the higher end, prices can range all the way up to as much as $10,000 believe it or not. I know that sounds like a lot but it really isn’t when you consider that this is the price for basically professional level go karts. These are guys who make all or part of their living doing this, so their sponsors are often picking up the tab.

And of course, much great workmanship and expensive motors, etc. has gone into the construction of them. Go kart parts are not cheap but you can find great deals if you want to get into this hobby. So for starters, I would just suggest cheap go karts at the lower end of the pricing range unless you are very sure of what you want.