Karting 101: How to Get into Karting

This is my advice for getting started in karting. Comment below with your tips/advice. Just start, you'll love it!
Choosing Your First Kart (This video talks more specifically about the different kart brands/classes:
• Choosing your first Kart

[@diegojosue426]

Such a helpful video! Thanks! You got a new subscriber my friend

[@JJPelszynski]

At 45, I’ve been karting for one year lol but immediately joined my local track’s rental league and am now at the sharp end of the field consistently. Soooo ready to step up to owning my own machine!

[@IllegalAlienRacing]

I think you’re really going to enjoy having your very own kart.

[@charlesneal6427]

enjoy the video. i enjoy karting altho i have learned one good lesson, at 50 mph or so i do recommend a rib protector. personal experience one shot at these speeds i came away with a fractured rib always be safe and enjoy

[@dallaslegend9460]

Dude I almost broke damn ribs in November at dkc worst pain I had im not racing again without one

[@gregfine1297]

Great Content as always!! Only thing I might add to this would be, if possible buy a kart (new or used) from a Dealer or Team. The support you get after the sale is invaluable. Not just in terms of parts, but setup advise for the chassis and engine, repair help when stuff breaks or wears out and possibly some driver coaching. As Oscar said, the Karting Community as a whole is pretty approachable and usually willing to help each other, but a Team or Dealer take it to another level. If you have Zero mechanical skill, this will be your best route to start, keep your frustration levels down and your entertainment values high.

[@IllegalAlienRacing]

Great advice!

[@Coldwallbar]

any team recs in the USA? preferably north east coast?

[@milesquesnel2821]

Hello again, I think you were spot on with all of your advice. I am a test and tune only karter (my local track does not race the engine i have, almost all rotax at my local track). Just one point is that if you have a kid in the sport such as myself the budget is multiple and they will never get to F1 stage unless you plan on a 100 to 400 k budget annually. This is a sport for fun so your first objective is to have fun, be safe and learn. Cheers!

[@retinalblur]

I wish Memphis had a local kart track or somewhere close, bc I would buy a kart in a heartbeat. Sadly, there’s nothing to within a 6hr drive, which is why all my karting adventures have been at my local Autobahn, and rental enduros that are worth the trip, like AMP, GoPro, etc.

[@cheaperbythehalfdozenbryan9111]

Dirt track in Jonesboro AR

[@retinalblur]

@@cheaperbythehalfdozenbryan9111 yeah but I’m talking about an asphalt track. They were building an asphalt track next to the dirt track, but haven’t heard any updates in the past two years...

[@RKSiler]

Great job and some really good advice. I think your comments about budget are spot-on because karting is hands down the most affordable form of 4 wheeled motorsport that I know of but it can still get expensive if you don't know how to spend your dollars wisely (ie., spend it on the stuff that matters). Love the new intro, great work!!!

[@recon4life1971]

I am 53 yrs old and I am just getting into sim racing. I am wanting to learn to race karts as a progression to cars. Moving to NC next year so hopefully it will be easy to pick up this hobby

[@domo-media]

I’ve recently got the karting bug and after my first time racing with professionals yesterday I learned a lot. One thing is, is want to get into it very badly so thank you for helping me with these simple tips!

[@elmoreglidingclub3030]

Great video; very helpful. Would love to see a longer and more detailed video on recreational Karting. Is it available at tracks? If so, how is it conducted? Etc., etc.

[@RaccRacing]

k1 is my first major experience as well!

[@cadenmartini1603]

Thank you so much for putting this together! Just what I was looking for!

[@IllegalAlienRacing]

Glad it helped!

[@timo3529]

VLR 100, IAME X30 and Rotax Max are good choices if you have some experience already. After 3 years experience of those you Can look into Rotax DD2, Honda CR 125 or KZ2 shifter. Karting is a very broad sport with more than 20 different classes/categories to choose from

[@meninoxico]

Another fantastic video. Thank you very much, man. These videos are really informative.

[@AFFMotorsport]

As an old time Karter, started in the 1980's and still racing Endurance karting (6+ hour races in a team, but I do half the race), A good video for the new comer to the sport. I'm aiming to get a few more new drivers into racing atm.

[@nigelcirkel2103]

What is your best advice for someone who wants to start karting?

[@AFFMotorsport]

@@nigelcirkel2103 Head to a kart track, check them out, chat to as many people as you can, Rule #1 is have fun.

[@nigelcirkel2103]

@@AFFMotorsport thank you man🙏🏻

[@slippinslidewayz]

I've ran some drag and time attack in cars and just raced some higher speed electric indoor karts. It was fun and I qualified pretty well considerably. Endurance racing sounds even better. What area are you in? I'd love to find a track that runs long races. I don't feel like spending all of my money and time on vehicles anymore but I'm super competitive and love racing.

[@AFFMotorsport]

@@slippinslidewayz I'm in NSW Australia, we have 3 different Enduro series in my state. QLD Aust also have one. I raced a 6hr last weekend, and doing a 7hr tomorrow in a different series at a different track.

[@Grimfed]

Great video 👏🏽👏🏽 really appreciate it

[@IllegalAlienRacing]

I appreciate it, hope it helped!

[@jamesrodgers6472]

Really good advice!

[@tallishyeti2756]

There is no replacement for seat time! Don’t spend all your time trying to find speed tinkering with the kart. Get on track and learn how to drive!

[@nickstouffer5925]

Coulda used this a year ago

[@saverioaureli]

I a kart noob here in France, I am at the stage where I just started gt-max 2stroke rotax rental. One thing that keeps me from progressing is lack of physical preparedness. Make a video on ho to progress from couch potato to recreational karter please 🤙🏻

[@JacobNascar]

The only thing keeping me from Karting is my work schedule. I want to kart and I can afford it. There is little to no karting where I'm at (Memphis area). The local Autobahn has karting leagues but like I said, my work schedule prevents Mr from doing so. I'm huge into Motorsports. I want to race something but keep it semi casual. If that makes sense.

[@tysonburns9535]

Just getting into the sport and really enjoying your videos. I noticed that everyone's kart has a solid rear axel, is there any advantage or disadvantage to running a rear differential?

[@wardboy814]

Where yall at here? I'm near Pittsburgh pa and think I'd like to get into carting.

[@TonicTx]

Thanks, good video I'm thinking about getting a go kart, I want a racing go kart. Do you know any good ones that I could get? Price don't matter

[@hectormarine9556]

I’m 17 year old my dream and goal in life is to be and f1 driver is there’s any tips to where to start racing like competitive so I could build my way up , I have try to find track around where I live but they aren’t any, anyone know anyone pls lmk if you know a track that race competitive in the U.S or Spain

[@JB-xr2yf]

What is the bottom line out the door? How much money am I going to spend using your suggestions?

[@Dabaiko]

Hi man, I love your videos. One question: Can you push a turned off TaG kart (like the x30, etc... I mean centrifugal clutch types) to move it around? Or will it flood the carb or some other bad thing? Thanks in advance, I know it's probably a stupid question but I don't have a kart stand. So far I move it while it's turned on always.

[@michaelmarcus509]

thanks enjoyed the video

[@justinthompson2887]

If I had to guess your profession, I would guess you are a high school geography teacher. You speak well.

[@mariosanchez5392]

my big problem is that I live in the northeast and there really aren't any tracks

[@boomer2264]

Hello. Thank you for the video very informative. I'm looking to get my 21 year old son into this. We live on long island NY and I'm having A hard time finding info

[@IllegalAlienRacing]

You are welcome! Yeah it's hard to find info. Join some Facebook karting groups, I've seen good info there.

[@OFWROL]

As a 14 year old, would you recommend getting into it.

[@DOIGATRON]

yeaa

[@KiviliG]

Great video, where can I buy the kart? I mean is there a dealership or a website that they sale pro karts?

[@PabloKart]

Love it! Keep it up!

[@WhiskeyandWheels]

Is there a standard I should be looking for in a suit? I’m looking to getting into LO206 (I’m green & a beginner)

[@YeahImAnthony]

There is nothing here in Maine. Very sad.

[@djmaisuria]

Great info

[@IllegalAlienRacing]

Thank you Devang.

[@carlmoore7496]

Great video!

[@f.x_theejustin6248]

How do I join a race do I have to sign up or something I'm not sure 🤔 I have an indoor karting place near me and others a bit further away but idk how do start going serious and competitive

[@xraychan2110]

I’m 50 this year… am i too old for it?

[@goli2299]

Im carazy about racing speciaaly open wheel class I only love driving nothing as nearly as it but unfortunately my family doesnt have the budget :( I really cant let my dream to be ruined Any advise if there is any academy?or sponserships?

[@dylanhalpenny2361]

I have a question how can I find when race meetings are on?

[@benpierce197]

Hello my Name is Ben and i am 13 years old. I have been wanting to go to DKC for a while but cant go on the adult karts because of age. I thought about the caddet karts but thought that it was not worth it because i have faster karts where I live. I live in houston and go to a kart track called speedsportz. The karts there go 45. witch is not as fast as the DK karts but still kinda fast. I have wanted to get a my own kart for a while but dont know what to get. I asked my parents if they would help me buy one and they said that if i could get a kart then they would pay for the track membership. So if i were to get a kart the bugget is very small right now I am painting curb addresses and have about 1200 dollors but i know i cant get a kart for that cheap i am still saving. My bugget is under 5 grand and that is a lot cause im a kid. I would also want one that is easy to maintain cause i have no clue how to maintane these karts. Do you know of any good karts that sound good for me ? Also do you know of any websites for used karts that you know are reliable? Thank, You

[@AxelRomano-ei9gy]

Hello Ilegal alien racing I was wondering how often you change pistons and inner parts of your shifter kart , I also have one but don’t know how often I should

[@spforza6522]

Hey mate getting into karting and doing k1 speed, but I hate how they limit my speed, in quali I had the slowest kart and could hear it maxing out while being slower, any tips?

[@IllegalAlienRacing]

Not really. Tell them to turn you all the way up is the only thing you can do.

[@ProudFilthyCasual]

They have a system for that on their webpage that explains it. Couple things to be aware of too, K1 unless you are in a league, isn’t for racing against others on Arrive and Drive. It’s for best lap times against yourself, they have leagues and groups for actual racing with positions. Also they will track you as a driver and on your membership and the more you drive cleanly and show you can drive, they will up your speed. If you skid, bump, are unclean, hit the brake and gas at the same time, etc, they won’t speed you up. And also sometimes it just sucks but due to conditions or pack density, they just have to slow some guys down to keep it safe for the slower and newer drivers who may be dangerous in their driving and not even realize it.

[@DaylightDigital]

Is it snowing down there right now?

[@ianhightone]

Hi im in south africa looking to start kart racing competete where can i go i am available if a team is looking for someone thanks guys i dont know of any nearby track.

[@CDELLO66]

I hate being poor 😞 karting is a dream and money just blocks it, makes me depressed as hell.

[@loonwie4772]

How do I get into club racing

[@goldenmaxvael8709]

Myself just started timing too bad , work on it ..

[@nailen4753]

Hey, why did it took you 3 suits to get the right one? What can go wrong, except choosing the wrong size?

[@IllegalAlienRacing]

I didn’t know how thick they were. Having a thick one during the summer is very uncomfortable.

[@Takepercc]

Where is your go kart track located?

[@camaro6813]

Hi Illegal Alien, I have a 13 (almost 14) year old son that wants to begin kart racing. Would you recommend doing it this young? We live in the area close to DKC (just FYI)

[@mr.galaxy1412]

yes do it

[@cjfetters]

Is 47 old for racing?

[@IllegalAlienRacing]

No, I got a late start myself so I don’t think it is.

[@AFFMotorsport]

No, I'm older then that and still race karts. Saw a guy the other week in his 80's still racing and enjoying it.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

Only you can answer that . I’m 71 and still have the need for speed . 😁

[@ieatshreks5995]

I was just wondering if there are any tips for getting sponsers since im hoping to race but it is definetly bot cheap so should i look for some sponsers or is there another option?

[@IllegalAlienRacing]

Ask yourself why a company or business would want to give you money in exchange for putting their name on your kart or racing suit. You have to be able to offer them an audience that follows and supports you that is a good fit to buy their product or service. You have to help them make more money than it's costing them to sponsor you. Hope that helps!

[@ieatshreks5995]

@@IllegalAlienRacing gives me a different perspective and definetly helps thanks!

[@brianpeltz3588]

are there adult kart leagues?

[@YourGuyRyan]

oops i just bought a tony kart w/ 125cc shiftier as my first 🤫

[@francisshearer7252]

When you start racing , I’m 30

[@IllegalAlienRacing]

40

[@yourmother7857]

Aaron Schutz

[@ernestosanchez2372]

New suscriptor, 👍🤙👊👊

[@badgumby9544]

Have a wealthy daddy. You can buy a cheap kart. But you ain't gunna run up front. Like all racing today. It's gotten ridiculously expensive.

[@roybuilddiff]

its so expensive

[@Sinha010]

So are y'all extraterrestrials or foreign nationals?

[@BrokeDickBoys]

1st off thanks for the video. While watching it I was searching other aspects of the regulations. I see the weight limits for I am assuming the cart and driver are less then what I weigh by about 10 pounds, so this is definitely not a fat mans sport. Ohh well! I guess I would not fit in a Io206 anyway so it is a moot point, I love to drive and always enjoyed competition! To fat to skydive and to fat to race carts...time to call Jenny! Kind of a bummer to be at a point in life you can afford stuff like this, but you let yourself get to fat to enjoy it. My choice to be fat so no one to blame but me! Again, thanks for the info!