| Kart racing is gaining momentum on the professional | | | | parts of the globe. |
| and amateur circuit. The features of kart racing are | | | | The tires and wheels of the racing go karts are |
| similar to other variants of open motor sports except | | | | smaller than the ones on a normal car. Most drivers |
| for the size of the vehicle. The kart is a relatively | | | | prefer alloy and magnesium rims on the wheels of |
| small open vehicle with four wheels. These racing go | | | | karts. The tires used, are in accordance with the |
| karts are also known as shifter karts or go carts | | | | track condition of various competitions held around |
| deemed in accordance with their style and design. For | | | | the world. |
| enthusiasts who enjoy the thrill of open motor sport, | | | | Slick tires that consist of no tread patterns are used |
| kart racing can be used as a platform to reach higher | | | | for competitions held where weather conditions are |
| ranks of other variants of open motor sport. | | | | dry. Wets are tires, which consist of treads, and |
| From children to adults, racing go karts is fun for all | | | | grooves that give a better grip on a slippery surface. |
| age groups. The carts used in amusement parks or | | | | These are preferred in racing go karts competitions |
| public areas have restricted speed limits whereas the | | | | where wet weather prevails. |
| ones used in scaled down circuits are hi speed carts. | | | | There are several associations such as IKF, |
| The karts vary in terms of speed. Some of the | | | | (International Kart Federation) MSA, (Motor Sports |
| superkarts are capable of reaching top speeds of | | | | Association) WKA, (World Karting Association) and |
| 240 kilometers per hour. Although quite a few | | | | several other go kart associations and leagues that |
| individuals indulge in kart racing as a recreational | | | | organize competitions for kart racers. The racing go |
| activity, serious enthusiasts take part in go carting | | | | karts come in various two stroke and four stroke |
| events held the world over. Kart racing which | | | | engines. In recent times, the 125cc TAG and KF1 |
| originated in the United States has now has now | | | | engines are extensively used the world over. |
| become a popular variant of motor sports in other | | | | |