[Jims5543]

If you do not believe me go to a local karting track on a race weekend and walk around the pits.

I have never seen money thrown around like the karting camp.


A good competitive kart is going to run into the 10K range, then add in tires for every race weekend, $150 for the rubber not the rims, expect to buy a few sets of rims, $400-$500.

Expect an engine rebuild every 4th race, $500-$1000 depending on wear and tear.

It goes on and on.

Many front runners throw away frames every 2nd to 4th race. Without a doubt every season.

Thinking of running last years kart this year? Think again.


I'll stick with Autocrossing, you can run in a stock class where you are limited to Cat back, sway bars, brakes and tires for mods the rest of the car remains stock, and you can drive it during the week.


GO to a track and see for yourself, see how much money these guys pour into the karts, transport and storage.