Go-karts can be really expensive. Mini karts for little kids can cost $700, and full-size karts can be as much as $4,000!
Most kids don’t have their own go-karts. Some racetracks and kart schools rent go-karts to kids who don’t have their own karts. Usually, karts are rented by the hour or for one race at a time.
If you have your own go-kart, you need to take good care of it. It’s almost like having a real car! You’ll need to make sure to maintain your kart so that it keeps you racing fast — and safely — for as long as possible.
There are go-kart schools and racetracks all over the country. To find one near you, use the Internet to search or look through the phone book.
It’s possible to build your own go-kart. You would need to start by finding a book on building go-karts. The next step would be to find all of the parts and tools needed to complete the kart. You should ask a teacher, coach, parent, or other adult friend to help you as you build your go-kart.
Safety is always important, but it’s especially important when you’re zooming around the racetrack! Before you ever start the engine, you need to know how to start, stop, speed up, and slow down your kart. You must wear a helmet at all times. You shouldn’t drive faster than the limit at your track or school. And you need to make sure to watch out for other drivers — for your safety and for theirs!