Hi.

I had a go at karting the other weekend and i found it really fun.I think my top speed was about 60mph and i came second in a four lap race beating my cousin who has been karting for 2 years now.It was my first race so i know little or nothing about karting.

I really want to start it as a hobby but have no clue where to start what kart to buy, or what class i would be likely to race in.
I have raced once and am 16 years old(hope its not to late) and was wondering how could get into the sport and winning maybe some championships.I have only one idea of how to start karting, buy a kart and helmet and enter races.I know there is alot more to it than this so any help would be really really gratefull.

Thanks
Josh

If you've got any tracks in your area, go there and watch, talk to people, ask questions.

There's a variety of ways you can start. Check out www.karting.co.uk - there's lots of info there on tracks, clubs etc. Good luck!

Heres the rule of thumb on how to start.

1) Buy a 1st hand or 2nd hand chassis
2) Buy yourself a helmet. ( Race suit and gloves are not needed if you want to just fool around)
3) Then go to a local track and talk to people.
4) viola you in already!

P.S Need A CRG kart? tell me... hehehe

No.3 should definitely move up to number 1. As others have mentioned going to a local track first (especially on a local race weekend) is where you want to be to find out what's going on. Buying a a chassis or engine first could be a costly mistake if you find out you can't even race it where you live.

When you're at the track you want to find out a few things... mainly ask the drivers what chassis they're driving and find out what engines are being use - see which engines are popular and also which chassis have support in your area, from there you can narrow down you purchase decision.

Also you will almost certainly need gloves and a suit.. I doubt they'll let you on the track in the UK without one.

Also perhaps number 0.5 or 1.5 should be check out the Motor Sports Associations website and get the "Karting Pack" - Go here. It's a really extensive amd includes a DVD that you can watch to find out how to get started in race karting.

In the UK you're required to do a driving test before you're actually allowed to race but don't let it deter you 1 bit - thousands of drivers have done it without problems - it's there to improve safety.

In malaysia, we just have to sit for a written test right mikko?

Yeah just a simple written test with flag signals and the like... btw just noticed AAM has revamped their site a bit including the motorsport section.