This is where it really all began, 4 wheels, a frame, a seat and a motor … Pretty basic, and yet such a good idea, after 45 years and millions of racing miles by tens of thousands, karting is growing stronger and stronger every year.

Sprint karting today is a sophisticated, yet affordable form of motorsport. The race courses are smaller-scale versions of sports car-type road courses. Mostly asphalt, closed-course karting facilities range in lengths from 1/4 to just over 1/2 mile, with an occasional race being held on city streets!

Every challenge that a motorsport can offer can be found in Sprint Karting. Designed for the participants, Karting’s many classes divide the competitors by age, experience and type of racing equipment. There are two distinct engine types that are the basis of all Kart racing, 2-cycle and 4-cycle. The 2-cycle motors vary in size and performance from 50 to 125cc “Shifter” engines. All are single-cylinder engines that really respond to a driver’s input, especially the 125cc Shifters. Here is where you’ll find such names as Paul Tracy, Sam Hornish Jr., Richie Hearn and other competing side-by-side with other karters keeping their reflexes sharp for their next run at the Indianapolis 500!