Post by jharrison24 on Aug 13, 2014 10:31:14 GMT -6
Folks,
I know this has been asked before by someone, but it looks like the previous thread is a little dated, so I thought I'd ask again.
I'm very interested in Karting. Have been since the first time I saw a race, and from the moment I drove an indoor kart at a commercial track.
As someone who is COMPLETELY blind to most aspects of the sport (types of leagues/classes, costs, setups, etc.) I thought I'd solicit some advice and knowledge from anyone willing to give it.
It looks like I'm "fairly" close to a few tracks -- I'm located in Chattanooga, TN -- so my interest in starting racing has been reignited.
My questions are:
-- Are opportunities (number of racetracks/races) more numerous in Oval or Road course racing? I know there is a dirt track close by in Chatsworth, but the street racing up in Shelbyville and Nashville looks like a lot more fun.
-- What is the approximate start up costs to race in a league? Obviously, I'd have to find a Kart (the big expense), and purchase safety gear. Do you also pay to be in a league AND pay to race every time? The one obstacle that's always held me back, and I fear it still will, is money. Is it at all affordable??
-- ASSUMING I can afford to race, and can save for a kart, how bad a decision would it be to purchase a used kart? Essentially: Can I be competitive (if I can drive well) in a used kart? Or will the rich blow me away? (not that having the fastest equipment is necessary for having a good time)...
That's all I can think of at the moment. I'd appreciate any and all info. Thanks in advance!!
- Jeff
I know this has been asked before by someone, but it looks like the previous thread is a little dated, so I thought I'd ask again.
I'm very interested in Karting. Have been since the first time I saw a race, and from the moment I drove an indoor kart at a commercial track.
As someone who is COMPLETELY blind to most aspects of the sport (types of leagues/classes, costs, setups, etc.) I thought I'd solicit some advice and knowledge from anyone willing to give it.
It looks like I'm "fairly" close to a few tracks -- I'm located in Chattanooga, TN -- so my interest in starting racing has been reignited.
My questions are:
-- Are opportunities (number of racetracks/races) more numerous in Oval or Road course racing? I know there is a dirt track close by in Chatsworth, but the street racing up in Shelbyville and Nashville looks like a lot more fun.
-- What is the approximate start up costs to race in a league? Obviously, I'd have to find a Kart (the big expense), and purchase safety gear. Do you also pay to be in a league AND pay to race every time? The one obstacle that's always held me back, and I fear it still will, is money. Is it at all affordable??
-- ASSUMING I can afford to race, and can save for a kart, how bad a decision would it be to purchase a used kart? Essentially: Can I be competitive (if I can drive well) in a used kart? Or will the rich blow me away? (not that having the fastest equipment is necessary for having a good time)...
That's all I can think of at the moment. I'd appreciate any and all info. Thanks in advance!!
- Jeff