Kart Racing Northwest
Professionally raced karts typically weigh 165 to 175 lb (75 to 80 kg), complete without driver. Avanti Kart, Tony Kart, Top Kart, Birel, CRG, Haase and Mach 1 Kart are a few well known examples of the many European manufacturers of race-quality chassis. American companies in the shifter kart market include: GT Race Karts, Trackmagic and Margay. Australia produce the Arrow brand. See list of karting manufacturers.
Called "Enduro" racing in the USA, most WKA & IKF sanctioned events typically last 30 minutes (Sprint Enduro) or 45 minutes (Laydown Enduro) and are run continuous without pit stops. As well as "serious" competitive kart racing, many commercial enterprises offer casual hire of karts. Avanti Kart, Tony Kart, Top Kart, Birel, CRG, Haase and Mach 1 Kart are a few well known examplesThey are plenty adequate for racing and fun kart applications. 'Offset' kart chassis have been developed for precise handling and adjustability in left-turn-only racing competition taking place on oval and tri-oval tracks. For unmotorised "go-karts", see Soapbox (car). In Europe, competitive kart racers tend to prefer fixed gear 100
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