Additionally, anyone who wants to race a go-kart can drive one at the nearest track. While purchasing your own go-kart can cost you several thousand dollars, it’s much less expensive than buying a full-fledged racecar. The accessibility and affordability of go-karts make them popular. However the name and design came about, these small racing karts were soon raced by children and adults, eventually launching the sport we know today. While we don’t know why it’s called a go-kart, Duffy Livingston is credited with the name and making the karts take off in popularity. Go-karting started in the late 1950s following the small but expensive open-wheeled cars of the 1930s and 1940s. Art Ingels is said to have created the first racing “kart” in 1956 when he installed a two-cycle lawnmower motor in a small car for racing.
Here are 10 fun facts about go-karts to help you learn more about the incredible sport. If you’re searching for a reason to try your hand at go-karting, look no further. As a starting point for many professional racers, it offers a unique and accessible entrance into the world of motorsports for those curious or who want to spend a day on the track. Go-karting has decades of history behind it. Go-kart racing is a thrilling way to spend your day, and with so many karts and tracks to try, you’ll never run out of ways to challenge yourself.
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