Subject to the changes introduced by the FIA in 2022 to Formula One regulations, numerous Formula One drivers like Esteban Ocon, Kevin Magnussen, and Lando Norris have commented that the improved racing resulted from the changes is akin to Formula Kart racing. However, what exactly does that mean, and how do Formula One and Formula […]
Whether you are building or buying a go-kart, the frame is probably the most important component in the design. Buying from a reputable go-kart manufacturer will nullify any frame concerns, but what if you build it yourself? Doing some research was important to me in finding out the best frame for my go-kart. The best
Image: Shutterstock.com There are few things as alarming as seeing smoke come out of your go-kart’s clutch. When a part of your go-kart is smoking, an investigation into the reason is required before more damage occurs. The most common cause, usually the main culprit, is that the clutch is engaging, but it’s not fully grabbing.
Image: Shutterstock.com A go-kart that starts but will not stay running is something that everyone that owns a go-kart will have to navigate at least once in their lives (probably more than once, to be honest). Here is what to do should this be happening to you. A step-by-step checklist guide of the engine will
Image editorial credit: const / Shutterstock.com Believe it or not, a Go Kart’s chain that keeps coming off is a relatively common issue for many racers and recreational drivers. Nothing will frustrate you more than wasting your time off-track trying to fix your Kart’s chain issues while your friends and family are having a ball
Image: Shutterstock.com Go-karts are designed to be super light on the track, and extra weight leads to less speed, which is not what you want as a driver. This is one of the reasons that go-karts do not have power steering. Installing it does not justify the extra weight, as you are perfectly capable of
Image: Shutterstock.com When buying a new go-kart it is important to know which tires you must buy for it. This is because depending on why you want to have a go-kart, that will determine which type of tires you will want to have attached to the go-kart. Most motor vehicles’ tires come with tubes, but
Image: Shutterstock.com Go-karting is an exhilarating sport to compete in or to be a part of. The proximity of the tarmac to the driver makes everything feel that much faster. It’s an adrenaline rush when the kart is running smoothly, a nightmare when it’s not. In normal circumstances, it’s quite easy to fix engine problems.
Image: Shutterstock.com When you first climb into a standard go-kart, there might be a couple of things that look similar and a couple of things that look different from a normal car. You might find yourself noticing that, ostensibly, there is no option to put the go-kart in reverse. You might ask yourself, ‘what does
Image editorial credit: TACHEFOTO / Shutterstock.com Go-karts and go-kart racing is becoming more popular all over the world. The rapid rate at which the sport is growing means that go-karts are now driven in many different countries, on many different tracks, and in a wide variety of weather conditions. This leads many go-kart drivers to ask