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Originally Posted by spazzyfry123
Anyone on here into karting of any kind? I've done the rental karts for a while and am considering picking up one of my own. Seems like an economical way to get out and have some fun. I've been looking for a TaG 125 of sorts.
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I am taking a deep breath as I start this reply as I started in karts when I was 16 with a McCulloch I am now 70. I have raced all over the country north to south and east to west and Canada.
The reason I am taking that deep breath is that getting into a race kart is a serious endeavor. Any real race is going to require a current helmet and a Hans and race suit is highly recommended.
Everything is smaller than a real car but costs don't suggest that and everything is technical concerning equipment and setup and you haven't even been on the track yet. And you have to figure how to get your kart, stand and tools to the track as well. I used to put mine on top of a diesel rabbit and there are other options but you will see full blown trailers and motor homes at the tracks if you go. Bottom line is that a real kart requires a real commitment. It is NOTHING like an arrive and drive at any of the karting places you may have gone to.
I see you are in Florida. I suggest you go to the
WKA speedweek at Daytona and walk the pits. Everyone will talk to you and all the vendors will be there. And you can decide if you want a road racer, a sprint kart on asphalt or dirt. I have raced both sprint karts on the big track as well as a lay down enduro and loved every second. I only sold my karts a few years ago as my sons never had an interest and a local kid begged me to sell it all to him. He says he is having a great time and I sold him a pair of Yahama's, he now is looking to upgrade! <G>
///Rich
PS- I have been beaten (the only time I saw them when I was being lapped) by Andretti's, Mark Dismore, Lake Speed, Scott Pruett and others who's name you wouldn't know but were FAST!
Go for it but don't think it's something you can do occasionally for fun.