Wood on Words: Students share their visions of the American dream Mar 21, 2009
I want a go-kart to race around the block. Some are focused on relationships and family. (Medfield Press, MA)
There's a new green feeling in sports car racing Mar 20, 2009
"Michael recommended my dad buy me a go-kart for my fourth birthday, and that's how I got started.'' Asked if a ride for AGR in IndyCar might be in his future, the youngster said, "IndyCar, NASCAR, I just want to be a professional driver. Formula One would be awesome. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Old Town Low-Cost Family Fun in Kis... Mar 19, 2009
Visitors can ride a mechanical bull, play laser tag, have a sepia portrait taken in old-fashioned clothes, get a tattoo, have their hair braided, visit a wax museum, look under the hood of a classic car or take the wheel of a bumper car or go kart. The very daring may want to try the Old Town Slingshot, which catapults riders 365 feet in the air, or the Windstorm Roller Coaster with its 80-degree banks. (Suite101.com)
Auto Racing: Practice at Midway Speedway Mar 18, 2009
Practice for stock cars, modifieds, late models and sprints will be from 1-3 p.m. with go-kart practice from 3-5 p.m. each of the Saturdays. Pit passes will be $10 per person with grandstand seating free. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Local Auto Racing Mar 15, 2009
WAYNESBORO Saturday's rain wiped out the oval track and go-kart practice at Eastside Speedway. The oval track practice has been rescheduled for today. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Axlemaker Dana, Leaving Idyllic 'Palace,' Auctions Candelabras, Go-Karts Mar 15, 2009
Dana, Leaving Idyllic Palace, Auctions Candelabras, Go-Karts - Bloomberg ... Dana, Leaving Idyllic Palace, Auctions Candelabras, Go-Karts ... The company hoped to do better selling candelabras, go-karts, and a gold-plated warrior helmet. (Bloomberg -- US)
Rotoworld: Mid-Pack attack for Las Vegas Feb 28, 2009
The facility covers over a dozen forms of racing, including a go-kart track, a 4,000-foot drag strip, a 3/8 mile "bullring" oval, a couple of road courses, paved and dirt short tracks, motocross circuits and a Cup Superspeedway. It is also home to several racing schools like the Richard Petty Driving Experience and the Mario Andretti Racing School. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chris Keller National Convention notes Feb 28, 2009
Understanding that concept and putting it to use in my go karts and now Formula Ford, and learning how to tune my cars, has shortened the learning curve. "Mark Donohue is definitely one of the top road racers of all time, and to have my name mentioned in the same breath as his is really an honor and a privilege," Keller said with respect to the heroes of the sport. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
* [TECHNOLOGY] All to play for Feb 26, 2009
One or two people awkwardly waving a Wii pad around trying to make a virtual go-kart turn a corner. Perhaps it should not come as a surprise that the majority of people at these shows are more interested in the PlayStation and Xbox than Nintendos Wii. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Electric car driven Feb 25, 2009
We weren't allowed to drive the Stella on public roads - the Federal Government agency that keeps a strict watch over the vehicles that can drive on our roads would only allow Subaru staff to get behind the wheel - so we went to the VACC Park go-kart complex in the shadow of Melbourne's West Gate Bridge ... On this setting it was possible to do a lap of the go-kart circuit at a decent clip without once touching the brake pedal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
5 Questions with Matt DiBenedetto Feb 15, 2009
You made your racing debut at 7 years old on a Northern California go-kart track. Do remember that ride. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
MARTIN: Behind the scenes with Dale Earnhardt, Jr., commercial star Feb 8, 2009
The garage is nestled away in the Iredell County countryside, behind iron gates and beyond a sign on the driveway that says "Dirty Mo' Acres." Off to the right is a high-banked go-kart track that would be the envy of any kid growing up. And still under construction is a huge mansion that will soon be home to NASCAR's most popular driver. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR weathers shake up among top teams Apr 1, 2008
I went out and played with my go-kart and did everything I could not to think about it. Admitting he was as excited about Sunday s race as he had been in a very long time, he backed it up by running with the leaders from start to finish and driving one of his smartest races in recent memory. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Formula One Special Report: Aspiring engineers on mini track to a Grand Prix career Mar 22, 2008
Formula One teams have for years scouted young drivers, spotting them as children and shaping and supporting their careers from go-kart competitions up through the various levels of motor racing until they make it to Formula One. But in a sport that is about 95 percent machine and 5 percent driver, they have all but ignored perhaps the most important team members: the engineers, who are the stars, brains and competitors behind the scenes. (International Herald Tribune)
Today in the Cedar Valley Mar 22, 2008
Don't have an account. (older than 14 days). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Bruce MartinINSIDE NASCAR Mar 22, 2008
Whether it's a go-kart, a Cup car, a Nationwide car, a truck or a late model car -- it doesn't much matter to me. "I'm just going out there to have some fun and do what I can behind the wheel. Obviously my talents propel me forward to win races.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Cabin fever draws hordes to Sportshow Mar 9, 2008
The Winnebago Scout Reservation had a modest display, but a pedal-powered go-kart and a giant polar bear caught the attention of hordes of passers-by ... At first glance, the cars look like cross between a go-kart and a tricycle, but they are equipped to handle a person of almost any size. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Putting Tesla's pedal to the metal Mar 4, 2008
And the tight suspension, coupled with the low seating position, gives the sense of a thrill ride in a really hopped-up go-kart. Posted. (USA Today -- Money)
More of this story Feb 27, 2008
The pit crew for each of the 10 finalists will be the 10 friends they each brought along for the ride and whichever team clocks the fastest time in the go-kart and pit crew challenge will win at least 200,000. If that time is fast enough to beat Newman, there will be 500,000 for the winner. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Newman's dad plays key role in son's career and biggest win Feb 21, 2008
Greg Newman could hardly wait for his son to get tall enough to sit behind the wheel of a go-kart and learn about competition. The father's dream of being a race car driver had ended early, but the birth of his son gave him another chance. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Getting back on track: Jennerstown Speedway to open season with big race Feb 13, 2008
In the future, he would love to start a kids go-kart program and potentially start a concert series ... A lot of drivers get their start in go-karts. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Resolutions can be the darndest things Feb 12, 2008
Go to the go-kart place and be with grandma all the time. added Allyssa C., 4. (Fort Bend Southwest Sun, TX)
Model aviators buzz Borough over noise regs Feb 6, 2008
You can only hope wrote on Feb 3, 2008 11:20 AM:" that they also OUTLAW chainsaws, weed trimmers, lawnmowers, snowblowers, snowmachines, 4 wheelers, go karts, motorcycles, diesel trucks, construction equipment, cars, trucks, airplanes, farm equipment, air tools, garden tillers, and anything else that has an internal combustion engine. Why stop at model airplanes. You see, when you pass a stupid law, it has all sorts of possibilities. It might even affect the idiot politician who voted for it.... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Beckham to build sports complex, academy in Brazil Jan 30, 2008
The latest David Beckham Academy - a soccer school for youths - will be among the highlights of the new development, which also will include two golf courses, academies for golf, polo and tennis, and the Rubens Barrichello Driving Experience comprised of a professional go-kart track and four-wheel driving facility created by the Brazilian Formula One driver. The racing facility will offer a scholarship program for young Brazilians to help discover the country's next F1 driving champion, the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
motorguru.com's Justin Bell and Father Derek Bell to Race in the 2008 Rolex 24 Hours Of Daytona Jan 26, 2008
motorguru users will expect regular and entertaining stories and reviews of all types of vehicles such as the MINI Cooper S whirling around a go-kart track (e. g. a 'mini' racetrack) to road and track driving in the best performance vehicles U.S., European and Asian brands have to offer. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The world's fastest street-legal car Jan 25, 2008
Before he was able to realize his dream, Shelby, 39, a former go-kart champ and an engineer by trade, spent 13 years developing patents for medical-device company Advance Imaging Technology in nearby Richland, Wash. One of his patents is for a radiation-free medical device that uses sound waves to scan for breast cancer. (MSNBC -- Business)
Heath Ledger, actor, is found dead at 28 Jan 23, 2008
But he was also a champion at chess and go-kart racing as a youngster, and played hockey until his coach forced him to choose between hockey and drama. His father, Kim Ledger, told The Sunday Telegraph of Sydney in 2000 that Heath had made a habit of following his passions. (International Herald Tribune)
Buffalo County Board approves racetrack rezoning proposal Jan 21, 2008
Winter events might be possible and Duellman would like to expand into Go-Kart racing next summer as well as other racing events. Neighbors say they would like to see the racetrack silenced certain days and times of the week so they can plan their own outdoor family activities and events. (Winona Daily News, MN)
MILLER: Titanic Time for Champ Car Jan 19, 2008
A kid from Brazil comes to America with $200, works in a go-kart shop and climbs the ladder until he wins the Atlantic title and $2 million to put towards a Champ Car ride. But, imagine this, he actually wants to be paid a salary to drive and that doesn't fly with PKV or Forsythe so they try to pawn him off on Gentilozzi's team (and he wisely says, no thanks). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
MagiQuest Opens at Funplex in East Hanover, NJ Jan 12, 2008
Already a booming amusement facility featuring rides, lazer tag and go karts, MagiQuest is already the talk of the town. "When we met with the Funplex representatives, they were looking for a new attraction that would bring the latest technology to their venue," said Rick Briggs, co-founder of MagiQuest. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Motorized cart, ’toilet trike’ buzz around Lancaster County Jan 10, 2008
On any given day, you may see Slagel scooting around town on a shopping cart/go-kart hybrid or a motorcycle fashioned from a toilet ... Slagel, who s been in business for more than 40 years, built the go-kart about a year ago after coming across an old shopping cart in a junk yard ... He took the wheels off an old go-kart he had at home, and the starter came courtesy of his old lawn mower. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Read story and watch video Jan 8, 2008
Then, when he was 13, he got a go-kart and found out how to bypass the speed governor, increasing its top speed. A few years later, Robinson got his driver's license. (Albany Times Union)
Fair to celebrate sesquicentennial Dec 28, 2007
- Submit your holiday event. ALGONA - With 2008 just around the corner, a lot of people are hard at work to make the year great - for the Kossuth County Fair. (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)
Not set for Indy yet? Try a go-kart Dec 28, 2007
You can go racing in a go-kart for about the price of dinner and a movie. Over the past 10 years, indoor kart racing has turned into big business worldwide. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Slater racing legend Ken Taylor helped Marshall man take a chance in racing Dec 22, 2007
He began his racing career in 1958 manning the wheel of a Go-Kart. He won several trophies in that event. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Racing group giving change for those with need for speed Dec 20, 2007
3-S Go Karts in Sutton is holding a racing series in 2008 ... Evospeed Racing is giving an opportunity to 100 lucky wannabes at 3-S Go Karts in Sutton ... One of the premier kart tracks in the province, 3-S Go Karts on Park Road will have 12 track configurations over the season. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Races bring $2.3 billion Dec 19, 2007
This includes the Daytona 500, the July 400-mile Sprint Cup race, the January Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car race, the summer sports car race and the annual Christmas holiday go-kart races. The study was conducted over a seven-month period, using a model that analyzes both the direct and indirect benefits of an economic producer. (Florida Today)
Off-season a time for auto racing teams to get up to speed Dec 12, 2007
I'm going to stay around there, race go karts with the guys and enjoy non job-related stuff. I'll definitely go back home and see my family in over the holidays. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
In 17 starts last season in Cup, rookie A.J. Allmendinger raced to an average finish of only 31.7 and never placed higher than 15. Dec 11, 2007
"I can't take this anymore. I know there's a lot worse in life than missing a Cup race, but when that's your life -- it feels like it's over. "In a tent, for all the go-kart drivers and teams, Allmendinger looked over toward Ricky Viers, his Cup crew chief and explained "He had all the right in the world to say (as he pauses and sucks in a breath for effect speaking in low tones) 'we might need a more experienced driver or need a change.' He's sticking with me and I'm sticking with him; in the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
The smart money is on the non-hybrid Dec 1, 2007
But once you get used to the fact it will not fall over, you can drive it like a go-kart. Lean with the car (I am serious), and it is actually a blast to take on corners. (StarPhoenix)
The perfect season: Washington's Matt Greiner wins three track championships Nov 30, 2007
"If he didn't support me and at times help push the prerogative along, I wouldn't be able to do nearly that many appearances. Also, we've got a business here that we run together. I'm so far still a single guy with no kids. He's done raising his kids. If you factor all that in, we've got some time on our hands and a decent budget. Also, the fact that we were running really good this year helped pay for most of the expenses we incurred. We had a good financial income this year from racing... (Washington Journal, IA)
MAM to issue permits for local motorsports events Nov 27, 2007
Meanwhile, Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said announced yesterday that the Ministry of Finance had approved a duty and tax exemption scheme for vehicles (go karts, cars and bikes) used exclusively for motorsports competitions. In many cases, the savings to competitors will be about 30. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Prized go-kart stolen from yard Nov 22, 2007
The go-kart disappeared from Church's yard two weeks ago ... "Something just caught my eye, and I thought, 'where's the go-kart?'" Church, 41, has wild Albert Einstein hair, giving him an air of an eccentric professor ... Louie, whom his dad calls Bud, was a tot when he was put in his first go-kart - John Church estimates he's built about 50 in his lifetime. (Shoreline Times, CT)
Illegal alien issue draws crowd Nov 19, 2007
Also at the meeting, the board banned the construction of go-kart, motorcycle and ATV tracks near residential property. Previously, several tracks complete with earthen embankments and lighting were built on agricultural land within dozens of feet of homes. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Jones is USAC champ Nov 15, 2007
A go-kart ace growing up, Jones won the 1998 track title at Red Hill Raceway in Sumner at age 16, piloting his family-owned #2J machine. It was his first season in full-sized sprint cars. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Hahira's 1-wheeled boy wonder Nov 14, 2007
Most weekends, Garrett is at a track running his go-kart flat out. He wins a lot of local races but is not quite ready to run with the big boys who pour a lot of money into their karts, his dad said. (Florida Times-Union)
Top 10 arcades Nov 13, 2007
Amazing Jake's has everything from laser tag to bumper cars, a go-kart track, and an interactive game pavilion with 150 games kiddie rides, such as the Bouncing Frog Hopper, Rio Grande Train and Candy Town Carousel ... Or, take a spin on the 1,200-foot long go-kart track, the longest in Arizona ... Safety features include a safety belt and full protective bumper rail system on go-karts and track perimeter. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Eldon's Larson among those honored by Midway Nov 7, 2007
- Midway Speedway honored the 2007 tracks champions along with the top 10 drivers from the stockcar program along with its top go-kart racers for the season. Awards started with the go-kart track as Midway would provide giant trophies for the top three with plaques going to the other spots ... Lebanon Midway has announced that they will move the go-kart program to Friday nights starting around May and the stockcar program will be running on Saturday Nights in 2008 with weekly racing in the Super... (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
News Channel 3 Outdoors Calendar Nov 6, 2007
SEE OUR GREAT INDOOR GO-KART DISPLAYMEET AND GREET BOBBY WALDRIP AND LOCAL KART RACERS. REGISTER TO WIN:TICKETS TO THE TUNICAS OREILLY AUTO PARTS KARTRACING CHAMPIONSHIP and OTHER GREAT PRIZES. (WREG.com, TN)
Korrey: Sorely missed Party Zone played laser-tag with my heart Nov 1, 2007
That's why rare treats - such as the go-kart track that used to show up seasonally at the Nugget Mall or the Lazy River first proposed for the Mendenhall Valley pool - seem like manna from heaven with a side of hot wings. So thank you, Party Zone. (Juneau Empire)
Boy Racer Beats The Police With A Go-Kart Oct 27, 2007
Boy Racer Beats Police With Go-Kart ... Seven police cars were caught up in a Wacky Races-style high-speed chase when they found themselves in pursuit of a boy racer - in a go-kart ... The go-karter kept police at bay for three miles. (Sky News)
Morris Following In Father's Footsteps At Auburndale Oct 25, 2007
" Brandon started racing in 1999 at age 8 in the go-kart classes at local tracks such as Lakeland's Sprocket Speedway, Auburndale's Kartway and the dirt track at Dirt Devil Speedway north of Lutz. His mom, Donna, "didn't like it when I started so young, but now she's rooting me on louder than anyone," Brandon said. "She's my No. 1 fan, for sure. " Morris' career highlights include more than 69 go-kart trophies and the Coca-Cola 100 win at a National WKA Karting event in Jasper. "Until I won my... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
'I feel sick for him' Oct 22, 2007
It was while a pupil at Pear Tree Spring that Hamilton moved from racing radio-controlled cars to go-karting, after his father bought him a go-kart aged six ... On Pear Tree Way, Robert Hall soaped his Toyota Supra and said: "I remember in junior school he used to come in with his trophies for his go-karting.". (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Kick the tires with an expert Oct 21, 2007
You can run like a go-kart, but they're more susceptible to damage from potholes. We've seen a lot of impact-to-sidewall breaks in these tires. (Boston Globe -- Business)
The best cars for commuters Oct 16, 2007
In the "fun but frugal" category, the British-made, BMW-designed Mini Cooperis a born commuter with its pint size, affordable price, go-kart handling and spacious (for two) cabin. . (MSNBC -- Business)
F1 castoff Speed hopes he has a name for NASCAR Oct 11, 2007
Speed, who won the first of several national go-kart championships at 12, said the camaraderie he has built with ESR crewmembers reminds him of working on karts all night with his father. "It's great to say, 'Let's try to move this fender here,' " he said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Final track points on line for micro sprints Oct 7, 2007
Next week, the Speedway s inaugural Go-Kart Challenge takes place on Saturday with racing at 6 p.m.. Coles County Dragway. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Local youngster wins 2007 go kart title at Heartland Speedway Oct 3, 2007
RAPID CITY - Masin Green's go kart career didn't start in the typical way, but he sure has had great results ... Not bad for kid whose only experience riding a go kart previously was at the local fun park ... RAPID CITY - Masin Green's go kart career didn't start in the typical way, but he sure has had great results. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Fair fantastic magic Sep 28, 2007
Mark Andrews, aka the Chickenman, will entertain fair-goers with chickens that flip, drive go karts and 4-wheelers, get their hair cut, shop for chicken shoes, and get chased by the police. The Virginia native grew up in Raleigh and graduated from North Carolina State University. (The Daily Reflector)
Kart and catfish festival speeds on Sep 16, 2007
Go Kart racer Mark Sheffield (29) of Florence, Ala ... From a block away, it sounded like the low moan of a distant emergency siren piercing the calm of the Saturday afternoon air, but inching closer to the source of the noise, the sputters and groans of Go Kart engines in action became unmistakable ... Nearby, a young girl patrolled the crowds of lawn-ichair enthusiasts fighting for patches of shade beside the track, shyly selling tickets for an evening raffle, where the prize was, what else a... (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Many activities planned as Mexico Jaycees host annual Soybean Festival Sep 11, 2007
The festival concludes Sunday, featuring go-kart races at the 4-H Fairgrounds ... Soybean Festival activities will continue Sunday with go-kart competition sponsored by the Mid-Missouri Karting Association at the Audrain County 4-H Fairgrounds, one mile south of Mexico on Highway D.. (Mexico Ledger, MO)
Who's the man? Aug 31, 2007
Try strapping yourself into the driver's seat of a super go-kart at F1 Boston and hurtling around a track at speeds of up to 100 mph. And Gordon did actually race here not long ago. (Boston Globe)
Have wheelchair, will travel - real mobility for disabled motorists Aug 30, 2007
IT MAY look like a super-comfortable go-kart. Or "a car seat on wheels", as he puts it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Juan Pablo Montoya is about to get some company in NASCAR's F1 club. Aug 29, 2007
"If not, you (might as well) just run go karts and you go and play with friends. I wasn't out there, just ready to race anything for the sake of having a steering wheel in my hand.". 1 of 2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Valentine: His heart is behind wheel Aug 25, 2007
During the week, R.J. Valentine is a businessman and entrepreneur who owns F1 Boston, a state-of-the-art indoor go-kart facility in Braintree. But on weekends, the 63-year-old Hingham resident fulfills his need for speed as a driver for the TRG race team in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, where he has demonstrated the ability to run with those half his age in the GT Class. (Boston Globe)
