Karting 101

Karting 101
Author: Eric S. Gunderson
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2017-04-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9781544823423

The sport of competitive kart racing is considered by many to be the most fundamental and exciting branch of motorsports available worldwide. Performance karts are lightweight, agile, and provide the thrill of racing competition at an accessible level for thousands of participants across the globe each year. Written by national and regional karting champion Eric Gunderson, "Karting 101" serves to educate the complete new-comer about the sport, and provides them the information necessary to begin their first foray into karting. From the basics of kart chassis dynamics to karting safety gear, "Karting 101" covers karting in a comprehensive yet accessible format.

Go Kart Racing - Chassis Setup

Go Kart Racing - Chassis Setup
Author: Brian Martin
Publisher: Martin Motorsports Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996
Genre: Karting
ISBN: 9780960506842

A complete guide to a better handling kart.

Kart Racing

Kart Racing
Author: Paul Challen
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2014-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 149940154X

Kart racing isn’t just a ride in an amusement park go-kart—it’s an extreme racing sport not for the faint of heart! Readers will learn about all aspects of the open-wheel racing sport, from when it began, how the cars are constructed, and how drivers tackle the four different kinds of tracks. “Fast Fact” fact boxes and sidebars cover safety tips and famous moments in the sport’s history. The text concludes with tips for how young people can get involved.

Go-Kart Racing

Go-Kart Racing
Author: John Hamilton
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2014-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1629684945

Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to go-kart racing. Readers will learn the history of go-kart racing and about go-karts, including the frame, tires, and engine, chassis, and suspension. Safety equipment is discussed including helmets, driving suits, neck braces, rib protectors, pads, gloves, and boots. Types of racing are covered such as circuit, sprint, enduro, and speedway racing, as are different classes of completion. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future go-kart racers excited about Action Sports! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Bob Bondurant on Race Kart Driving

Bob Bondurant on Race Kart Driving
Author: Bob Bondurant Ross Bently
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release:
Genre: Karting
ISBN: 9781610608329

All the vital techniques such as selecting the best lines, and using braking and reference points are covered in fine detail. The book explains the specific principles of kart driving. It illustrates the differences between decreasing, constant, and increasing radius turns, as well as positive, flat, and negative camber turns. Mental preparation, previsualization, dieting, training, racing in the rain, testing, passing, and many other facets are explained.

Karting Manual

Karting Manual
Author: Joao Sanches
Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-05-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781785211744

The Karting Manual is new in paperback. In recent years, karting has grown significantly as an accessible, affordable introduction to motorsport with the emergence of indoor karting tracks across Europe, and many first-time karters are sufficiently stirred by the experience to want to progress further. Now in its second edition, this comprehensive practical book covers all the fundamentals of kart racing, catering for the complete novice, yet sufficiently detailed to benefit those racing at club level

Karting

Karting
Author: Jeff Grist Memo Gidley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 166
Release:
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781610590617

Now that people are starting to see that karting is the perfect training ground for professional racers of all stripes—as well as a not-so-expensive alternative to full-scale road racing and oval track racing—it’s become the fastest-growing motorsport in the U.S. and the world. For the novice confronted with a bewildering array of choices—kart types and classes, road racing, sprint track racing, oval racing—this book offers answers. The best single resource on kart racing, Karting will teach you the ins and outs of the sport, from choosing a class and kart to selecting safety equipment to performing maintenance and mastering racing techniques that will get you up to speed on the track.

Kart Racing

Kart Racing
Author: Mary Maxwell
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2023-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1637386982

This exciting book provides an overview of kart racing, from the sport’s beginnings to the equipment racers use. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible.

Go-Kart Racing

Go-Kart Racing
Author: Jack David
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612113907

Modern-day go-karts can reach speeds up to 100 miles per hour! These high speeds thrill fans who gather around the tracks to watch the excitement. Students will learn about the history of go-karts, the technology behind them, and the different kinds of races in which these small, speedy race cars compete.

Final Lap! Go-Kart Racing

Final Lap! Go-Kart Racing
Author: Christine Dugan
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2012-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433383225

Go-Karts are a fun and thrilling way to hit the road! This exciting nonfiction title invites readers to explore different parts needed to build a go-kart, velocity, speed, and how to stay safe in this fun motorsport. Using detailed images, charts and diagrams, informational text, and interesting facts in conjunction with mathematical skills and upper-level features such as a glossary of terms, an index, and a chapter format, readers are sure to be engaged and excited from cover to cover!