What is Karting
| Competition kart racing is the fastest
growing form of motorsports in the world. It provides all the fun and thrills of full scale, high performance racing at a fraction of the cost. It appeals to people of all ages and from all walks of life, blue collar to professionals, who want the challenge of competition at an affordable price. Karting provides a place to develop and fine tune driving skills in a controlled environment. For young racers, karting is super training ground for teaching responsibility, good sportsmanship and respect. Many of today's professional race drivers began their careers as kart racers. There's a place for everyone from local level up to national level competition. Many programs and classes are available so it's easy to be competitive and feel the thrill right away. |
Keeping it Safe
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There are some risks associated with any type of motorsports. Tracks and drivers are always concerned about safety. All karts are inspected before the events to be sure they are event ready. In addition, drivers must have the proper safety equipment including a suit or jacket, an approved helmet, driving gloves, a neck brace and high top driving shoes. You will be asked to sign a waiver of liability when registering. See the BEKC Safety page. |
Engines
| Either 4-cycle or 2-cycle. 4-cycle engines are typically 5 hp Briggs & Stratton, some 5 hp and 10 hp Tecumseh . Most 2-cycle engines are foreign made with Yamaha being the most popular. |
Classes
| Classes are by age, weight and type of engine. Different tracks run different classes. |
Budget
for Getting Started
| Chassis: |
new $1200 - $2000 |
| Engine: |
4-cycle $300-$1000 |
| Helmet full face | $125-$350 |
| Neck Brace | $20-$30 |
| Gloves | $20-$60 |
| Racing Jacket or Suit | $40-$300 |
| Kart Stand | $40-$150 |
| Spare Parts | ~$250 |
| Clutch | $50-250 |
Sprint Karts |
Enduro Karts | Oval/Dirt Karts |
Fun Karts