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I have to +1 all the posts about actually going to the track/tracks you plan on running at first, checking it out, and seeing what your local supply chain for parts is.

I'd leave it at just turning laps - racing eats more equipment, and can be very frustrating. When you want to go race - use the indoor track. As mentioned, the $$$ spent by the front runners is a lot, often six figures a year, for a few, its approaching seven.

Even in "stock" classes, there will be guys who buy 20+ motors, dyno them, and take their pick for different tracks.

I am lucky to have an awesome indoor track near me with awesome racing action and an owner that is very passionate about offering a good racing environment. In this environment, you draw for karts, you don't just outspend the other guy to get a better kart. The facility has a much closer field of karts due to increased maintenance work, although due to wrecks, crashes, and wear, there are almost always a few hot ones, and maybe a few dogs.

A lot of the serious young racers run our league in their off seasons, those guys out drive the ones that don't come out when the season kicks off again.

I've been to a lot of indoor tracks, and sadly, not all are great experiences, and even less run actual competitive race leagues. I'm fortunate to have a great one near me.

One last thing - make sure when there is work to be done on the kart - that he is always hanging around to help. Knowing how the kart works, and how to setup it up, can help as a driver down the road!