| What better way to spend your Saturday or Sunday | | | | governor which is installed on most models to help |
| then taking a spin on a new go cart. Growing up as a | | | | control the speed at which a child can go. It can be |
| kid I always wanted something motorized whether it | | | | adjusted to slower or faster depending on you desired |
| was a dirt bike, go cart or ATV's of some kind. My | | | | speed. |
| father thought motorcycles were too dangerous and | | | | Go Karts range anywhere from 250 up to 800cc and |
| refused to buy me one so I finally one day talked him | | | | get get as fast as 65mph which is for adults only of |
| into something with four wheels and a roll cage for | | | | course. Go cart racing is also becoming a popular |
| safety. My go cart had arrived! | | | | sport in many states. Several Nascar drivers started |
| Every kid dreams of going fast and go carts are no | | | | out racing go carts and evolved from there as children. |
| exception. Although they are setup safer than their | | | | Go Carting is the most popular motor sport in America. |
| 2-wheeled counterparts they are still a danger if not | | | | The off road aspect of go carts is widely appealing to |
| used smart and properly. Parents are responsible for | | | | many young kids. |
| teaching that to their children as well as to themselves. | | | | The best places to find go carts and go cart parts are |
| Safety is the number one concern especially when | | | | at local hardware stores like Pep Boys. Walmart also |
| your children are involved. Thankfully there are videos | | | | carries them from time to time but mostly in the fall |
| and manuals to better prepare families before they set | | | | and winter months. Your local Yamaha, Suzuki or |
| out on their new adventurous ride. | | | | Honda dealer will almost always have a go cart on |
| Go Carts range from beginner to expert and their | | | | hand for sale along with 4wheelers and dirtbikes in the |
| horsepower rating is measured accordingly. The | | | | winter months. |
| beginners start at 4 hp and range in age from 4 to 8 | | | | Go carting can be huge family fun and as long as you |
| yr old. The average speed is about 15mph which is | | | | are safe and follow all rules and regulations regarding |
| pretty good for a 4 year old child. Though dangerous | | | | safety you will enjoy many years of fun with this little |
| they can be safely handled and slowed down with a | | | | motorized cart. |