Getting a kart

Don't rush out and buy the first kart you see just because it looks good or is a cheapie, or you may well end up with a lemon.

At least get out on the track and start off as a 125 non-shifter driver, once you get to grips with racing you can always get a new one or have a go at a 125cc shifter.

Age 8 to 11 years old is called Cadet or Junior 1. The chassis are called a cadet chassis and are smaller than a regular kart so as to fit the driver better. The engines for this class (80cc Comer or 60cc Gazelle) are smaller and less powerful so as to be the right speed for younger drivers.

Age 12 to 15 years old is called Junior class. The kart chassis for this class is the same kart chassis size as the senior or Adult classes. But the engines for most of the junior classes are less powerful or restricted so as to have the appropriate power for younger drivers. Engines in Junior classes are Puma, junior Rotax, Junior Sportsman and Junior Supper Sportsman. The Junior 80 shifter class is an advanced junior class and new drivers are highly recommended to be begin karting in this class of kart.

Buying a kart

After that, you are ready to move to the adult classes.  Talk to Marin Karting about what karts define the classes in the local area.  Buy your Kart from a reputable kart dealer like Marin Karting.  Generally karting dealers are helpful people with a genuine love of the sport of Karting. You may pay a little more but then you can feel more confident that the product you have is suitable for the class you're intending to compete in. You can also count on continuing support.

If buying through a newspaper advertisement it would be best if you had someone with you who had a sound knowledge of the sport.

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