Classes

There are many different karting categories. Whatever your size, age or weight, there’ll be a category for you.

Karts divide into two types: direct drive and gearbox. Direct Drive karts race on short circuits. Gearbox karts race on long and short circuits. This section gives you a quick rundown of the most popular direct drive and gearbox classes.

4 stroke advantages

4 stroke karting is now competing with the old, noisy 2 strokes. The advantages of 4 strokes are:

Long service intervals
Easy maintenance
Standard pump fuel (no mixing with oil)
Easy starting
Good resale values
Lower noise levels
As fast or faster than most 2 strokes
Easy to drive