[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ accent=”false”]So You Want to go Kart Racing? [/x_custom_headline][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]I have been asked to give a brief rundown on what it takes to go kart racing. After listening to myself numerous times give a spiel about it, I’ve come to the conclusion that there is no brief rundown. To say the least, there is an enormous list of equipment and tools needed to mount a successful racing campaign. All the top drivers you read and hear about have a well-equipped team to thank for their efforts. The degree of your involvement will, no doubt, be dictated by the budget you set aside for racing. When I first became involved, i set up a budget according to what i could afford and what events i could attend. I don’t mind telling you that i was quite frugal in my early efforts. I practiced a lot, which allowed me to see what tools and spares i would need without being tossed into a tense race-weekend environment. This method, along with observing other teams much better equipped than myself, helped me to make up a wish list.

I would have to say that the driver’s safety gear is at the top of the list of wants. The helmet, neck collar, gloves, long pants, jacket, and high top shoes are essential for driver protection in the event of a collision. Second among the priorities would be a kart chassis made specifically for race competition, with all the necessary hardware drilled for safety wire installation. There are a lot of fun, recreational karts out there, but in my book, they are not suitable for competition.

There are different degrees of tooling for karting and the list I made is designed to make it easy on yourself in the early stages of racing. All of the tools and accessories need to be organized for ease of use at the track and storage when not in use. A table to lay out the tools on race or practice days provides not only an organized place for them, but also a work bench to tinker upon. Aerosol lubricants and cleaners, along with a bunch of rags, are a must for obvious reasons. How many of us know of a motorsport where there is not dirt, grease and oil that gets on virtually everything[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_text_type prefix=”Get started: ” strings=”Get a membership|Reserve your number|Get registered” suffix=”and get racing!” tag=”h3″ type_speed=”50″ start_delay=”0″ back_speed=”50″ back_delay=”3000″ loop=”false” show_cursor=”true” cursor=”|” looks_like=”h3″][x_button size=”global” block=”true” circle=”false” icon_only=”false” href=”https://wkc.raceday.pro/” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=”” style=”margin-bottom: 45px;”]Get Started Now![/x_button][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]Whether you choose to race the thundering 4-cycle or the high-winding 2-cycle classes, the tools and equipment listed will crossover in most races, which gives you, the racer, some flexibility in your race effort. With all that in mind, here’s your list.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]DRIVER
Helmet (minimum Snell rating of 2000 ) $125-$400
Neck collar $25
Jacket and long pants, or driving suit $150-$200 (for suit)
Gloves $20-$80
High top shoes $25-$150[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]TOOLS
About $200 to start if you don’t already have a decent starter tool box
Assorted allen wrenches, spanner wrenches, drive sockets, pliers, hammer, screw drivers, safety wire and safety wire pliers.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]PIT
Fire extinguisher $15
Compressed air tank $30
Rags Free from home
WD40 $4
Chain lube $5
Aerosol Brake and Clutch Cleaner $3
Fuel (with container) $13[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]Pit (continued)
Fuel Oil Mix (2 cycle) $4.50
Assorted zip ties $11
Kart stand $110-$300
Table $15
Shade cover $45-$300
Duct tape $2
Assorted nuts and bolts $25[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://www.woodbridgekartclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/weiging-in.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]