Devils Lake man making a name in racing Aug 22, 2008
At the age of 8, Ryan Schroeder began racing go-karts, literally all over the country ... And it s a big step up from racing go-karts, that s for sure. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Bethlehem Is in an Uproar Over Recreation Park Plans Aug 22, 2008
The rest of the park will consist of bumper boats and paddle boats, Go-Karts, batting cages and an organized sports fields. There will be a playground for small children, miniature golf and paintball-along with an ice skating rink. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
AUTO RACING: Hellman having a heck of a rookie year Aug 22, 2008
"The Hellmans started out racing go-karts when James was 10 years old and Geoff was 9. They moved to Thunder 4's two years ago, and James wound up finishing seventh in points in 2006. Last year, he drove a car owned by Terry Davenport of Bismarck, and finished 10th. Geoff finished third in the Hellman car.Both brothers decided to compete in Hobby Stocks this year. James said the transition was a smooth one."It wasn't that hard to adjust to Hobbies," he said. "Actually, it's a lot like racing... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
These racers are in it together Aug 21, 2008
His sons, Cody and Brady, raced go-karts as kids before graduating to cars in their teens ... Russ claimed it in a car, while his sons won in go-karts. (Lebanon Express, OR)
An Outlaw's life for Schatz Aug 16, 2008
"Schatz's passion for racing comes from his father Danny, who raced sprint cars for seven years. The younger Schatz started out racing go-karts, and jumped into sprint cars when he was 16 years old. He earned WISSOTA sprint car rookie of the year honors in 1993, and three years later, was the national champion.He joined the World of Outlaws in 1997 and was named rookie of the year. After dropping from seventh place in 1999 to 11th in 2000, Schatz has placed in the top seven every year since. He... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Julicher steps in where father left off Aug 14, 2008
I grew up watching my dad race and I started driving Go-Karts when I was 10, said Julicher Jr., of Akron. I raced all around the country and spent all my dad s money. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR team notes Aug 7, 2008
"I won a national championship racing go-karts on road courses, so the concept of what it took to win races on road courses wasn't totally unknown to me, but driving cars with suspension, and definitely driving cars that you had to shift, that's something that came relatively easy to me, and still comes easy to me as far as knowing how to synchronize the gears without having to use the help of the clutch. Even in the sports cars that I've driven with guys who have driven road courses all their... (USA Today -- Sports)
Miinch moves into ‘expert’ status Aug 6, 2008
He works at Empire Karts in Redlands selling Go-Karts. Yesterday I got spun out in the lead, in the Sr. Sportsman race, Matta said. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Wild action marks Day 2 of Nat'ls Aug 2, 2008
Sportsmanship mixed with fierce competition was on display for a packed track fans clinging to the fence, go-karts whizzing by. And Dunkleberger and Reyes are no more than 17 years of age. (Santa Maria Times)
What can Brown do for you? Aug 1, 2008
Where did you race the Go-Karts ... What s the biggest difference between the Go-Karts and B-Mods ... Go-Karts are all momentum, you don t want to let off. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Family's weight eyed in ride spill at Riviera Beach's Rapids Water Park Jul 26, 2008
"The numbers suggest whenever the patron has more control - go-karts, going down water slides - you tend to have more accidents, as opposed to a carnival ride," Jacobs said. Related Subjects. (The Palm Beach Post)
Stalker seeks first win at I-35 Jul 25, 2008
Then my dad got me into go-karts when I was nine and at 14 it was B-Mods and ever since then I have always wanted to race on dirt. 6. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Cisney tasting success Jul 24, 2008
But what is even more impressive is this kid had no open wheel experience, other in go karts before jumping into the division for the 2008 season ... After getting his feet wet racing go karts since 2000 with big wins such as a Pennsylvania state series win in 2006, the 2006 Volusia (FL) WinterNationals, a 2003 Path Valley Speedway championship and a runner-up in Pennsylvania state series points in 2004, Cisney dabbled in 600cc modifieds for a year, winning at New Yorks Five Mile Point... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Anson County CFO Holly Berry is leaving her post in August. Jul 24, 2008
Theyve laid the track for go-karts and hope to build a softball field. But the court is up first. (Anson Record, NC)
Sons' deaths spur Herbert's drive for teen safety (1) Jul 21, 2008
I was like, Dude, you know how when we race go-karts and I m hollering, Wooohooo, Mario. Well, that s Mario, Herbert explained. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Skaters take to the rink at the Pershing Jul 14, 2008
Oh, I don t know, I think his favorite thing to do is drive go karts. Also a bloody sport. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
14-year-old shot after argument in parking lot Jul 13, 2008
DAYTONA BEACH -- After a fun night of riding go-karts at a beachside water park, three teenagers were shot at nine times by two adults who followed them onto Atlantic Avenue, police said Tuesday ... Ware, his close friend 16-year-old Lauren Sanders, and another friend, Kaitlin Kelley, also 16, headed to Daytona Lagoon on Monday night to ride go-karts, said Kelley's father, Ray Kelley. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
If I were Mayor Jul 13, 2008
A few of my other suggestions would be Go-Karts, mini golf, and skate park. With you, the voters, help I am sure that we can make many of these plans a reality. (Lebanon Express, OR)
GAS: Drivers scoot away from $100 fill-ups Jul 7, 2008
South Coast Scooter was selling just two or three scooters a month alongside its go-karts and apparel last year before it moved from Vista, and even earlier this year at the corner of Cassidy Street, store Manager Michelle Kamowski said. Sales took off in April as gas closed in on the 4 mark, she said. (North County Times)
A Fun Fourth Weekend Jul 4, 2008
The entire back of Discovery Meadow at Guadalupe River Park will be devoted to Kidland - old-school carnival rides, including go-karts, a train ride and spinning teacups. Brave adults can participate in the rides with their children, or the meek of stomach can sit on benches while getting a Footsie Wootsie (that machine that gives tired feet a tingly massage), in between checking out the arts and crafts booths. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Oklahoma City gets Sonics for next season Jul 3, 2008
Time trials start at 5:30 p.m. and races begin at 7:30 p.m. Go-karts will have races Friday evening at 8 p.m.. BASEBALL. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sports Blitz, J.R.'s host 16-year-old racing phenom Jul 3, 2008
Robbins, who started his racing career on go-karts when he was 6, ranks second among rookies midway through the racing series. It can be hard to balance school and racing, but the summer s not bad, Robbins said. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Speedway titles a family affair Jul 3, 2008
Brian has been racing stock cars since he was 12, and go-karts since he was 7, but his driving aptitude started even earlier than that. His mother, Elizabeth Cronk, remembers him adeptly maneuvering a remote-controlled car with a trailer when he was a toddler. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Future racing star to arrive in Alexander City Jun 30, 2008
Robbins began his race career at 6 racing Go-Karts around the state. He won his first track championship against competitors twice his age, and at 8 he moved from Go-Karts to Bandolero racing. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Infante tries to be king of the road Jun 28, 2008
It's in his blood, having come from a racing family and getting his start as a child with go-karts on a family farm. This could be his biggest season yet, as he has never won a season driving title, but sits second in the Sportsman Division at New Egypt Speedway. (NJ.com -- Times)
High gas prices, air fares have residents looking at vacations around home Jun 25, 2008
The indoor amusement park features a miniature golf course, bowling, go-karts, bumper cars, video games and a pizza and pasta buffet. Admission, which includes the buffet is 7. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Destin is more than just beach Jun 20, 2008
Best bets: bumper boats (you get wet) at two tickets a ride; kids driving go-karts by themselves on the family track at two tickets a ride; and kids riding go-karts with Dad driving on the three-story track at three tickets a ride ... Destin Raceways has dune buggies ($25 for 25 laps, 30 laps for safe drivers) and go-karts ($10 for 25 laps, 30 laps for safe drivers). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Costs slow race to finish line Jun 16, 2008
We use 110 octane gas in all of our go karts ... It's a lot of fun racing go karts, said Kyle Blum, who will be in the sixth grade at St. Patrick's School in Arroyo Grande in the fall ... The gas for our motor home, which is pulling a trailer loaded down with six go karts, is just so expensive. (Santa Maria Times)
Driver's Ed at 100 Miles per Hour Jun 16, 2008
And he showed me how to have a lot of fun, whether it was driving go-karts or enjoying the handling on a perfectly tuned German performance car. He has always believed driving was not just an exercise in finding Point B from Point A. It's no small coincidence that I spend my days writing about driving and automobiles. (Slate)
World of Outlaws series returns to Huset's Speedway Jun 13, 2008
Henderson began racing go-karts when he was only 5 years old with his father Rod, who was also a great sprint car driver. It wasn't long before Justin stepped into a sprint car. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Hamilton sees Kubica as a genuine Formula One title rival Jun 13, 2008
The 23-year-old McLaren driver, who first came up against Kubica a decade ago when they were in go-karts, added that he was confident he could see off the challenge from the BMW Sauber driver. I think he's always been a title contender from race one. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Montoya now pleased with team's direction Jun 12, 2008
I went into the pits, watched the little go-karts. Q: Did the kids recognize you. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Father's Day dining, events Jun 10, 2008
Enjoy go karts, bumper boats, and miniature golf. Also be the first to play Water Wars, the ultimate water-balloon game. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Designing to be an HGTV `Star'Former area resident Tracee Dore hopes network has a show with her name on it Jun 7, 2008
The former Richland-area resident recalls a tomboy childhood, when her most treasured moments were fishing with her father, riding go-karts and working on home-improvement projects for her family's house -- which locals may recognize as the one on the peninsula that juts out across from the sand bar. The first house I actually ever worked on was when I was about 8 or 9 years old,'' said Dore, who now lives in Louisville, Ky. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
The art (and science) of making a Formula One champion Jun 6, 2008
Both hired Michael Schumacher, who, although he had been driving go-karts since the age of four, did not have years of training like Hamilton but did have a high natural level of the most important ingredients. Ross Brawn, the technical director who worked with the seven-time champion Schumacher at both of those teams and who is now directing the Honda team with its two older and experienced drivers, Rubens Barrichello, 36, and Jenson Button, 28, said the combination of drivers also depends on... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Driver of the Week Jun 5, 2008
DIVISIONS COMPETED IN: Go-Karts, 305 Sprints, 410 Sprints. CAREER WINS: Not Sure. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Indianapolis 500 driver profiles May 23, 2008
Began racing go-karts when he was 12 and won a Brazilian karting title before moving to Europe in 1995 ... Began racing go-karts in Brazil. (MSNBC -- Sports)
SISTERS IN SPEED: Female drivers look for equal ground May 23, 2008
"When I started, a lot of young girls looked up to what I was doing and because of that they started racing go-karts," Fisher said. "More girls are going to be able to see it's possible to be done. Force grew up around racing. Her father, John Force, won a record 14 Funny Car titles. John has watched Ashley come up through the ranks, but her drive to succeed surprised even him. He admits he wasn't around for much of his children's formative years, always off chasing the next victory, but he... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
'HEAR ME ROAR' May 22, 2008
Beatriz grew up racing go-karts as the only woman in the Brazilian series and worked with the same coach as former IRL points champion Tony Kanaan ... I d probably have to go race go-karts or something to get the frustrations out, so it s hard to say if owning would replace the joy of driving. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR still looking for its Danica Patrick or Ashley Force May 20, 2008
It takes an extraordinary financial commitment to help a child grow from go-karts to bandaleros to late models and maybe someday into stock cars. Not every family has the resources Denny Hamlin's parents mortgaged everything and nearly went broke helping him. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Women hope to change look of racing May 20, 2008
Beatriz grew up racing go-karts as the only woman in the Brazilian series and worked with the same coach as former IRL points champion Tony Kanaan ... "I'd probably have to go race go-karts or something to get the frustrations out, so it's hard to say if owning would replace the joy of driving. But that's what I'd like to do.". (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Danica Patrick May 20, 2008
"I think racing is in my blood, my DNA," says Patrick, who began racing go-karts when she was 10. "Look at the Unsers, the Andrettis. My dad used to race. My mom met my dad at a snowmobile race.". (USA Today)
HYC Ragnot sailors in action worlds apart May 15, 2008
Off the water, they were entertained with high performance go-karts, the flavor of Amsterdam, and the first international snowball fight - that ultimately involved the race committee. A posting by the race committee one day following excessively harsh conditions read: The International Jury congratulates the competitors in Saturday s racing for their courage, competence and seamanship skills. (The Citizen - online, TX)
AUTO RACING: LONG WAY TO THE TOP May 12, 2008
"The dilemma the 2007 graduate of Monroe High School faces is this: Unlike basketball or football, auto racing offers no collegiate step on the ladder to success.There is just racing.Racing top-tier cars of any type, late model or sprint, for a full season at a local track or in a regional touring series is a time-consuming and expensive proposition. Parts, fuel, tires, motors, pit fees, trailers and safety gear eat away savings or, if a driver is lucky, car owner or sponsor money at an alarming... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Local Racing: Driver of the Week May 8, 2008
DIVISIONS COMPETED IN: Go Karts, 600cc Micro Sprints, and 358 Sprints ... CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Rookie of the year in go karts, Hunterstown Speedway track championship and 8 lap track record at Lincoln Speedway. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Griffey's days as a Cincinnati Red may be numbered May 6, 2008
He rides go-karts, plays basketball and wrestles with the kids, Trey (14), Taryn (12) and Tevin (6). Trey, 5-11 , has grown 7 inches and gained 50 pounds in the last year and shares all of his dad's characteristics. (USA Today -- Sports)
Skate park: Yes or no? Why or why not? May 2, 2008
" Pamala Apr 30, 2008 4:28 PM I have been reading all of the comments about the skatepark, and would now like to tell everyone about my plans that will possibly ease everyones concerns about the skatepark.I have incorporated as a non-profit organization, The Midnight Ladies Inc.We will be doing business as The World of Ahhhs. The World of Ahhhs will be a small indoor mall of entertainment for people of all ages. We will have the following entertainment available 364 days a year. Indoor youth and... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
The Thomas Kinkade Company Announces That The Vote Is In: NASCAR Fans Decide Official Commemorative Portrait of 50th ... Apr 21, 2008
Daytona boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe -- from stock cars, sports cars, go karts and motorcycles -- earning it the title of "The World Center of Racing." For more information, visit or. About NASCAR. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Bruce MartinINSIDE RACING Apr 21, 2008
Bruce Martin: Patrick's historic win will transcend IndyCar Racing - Bruce Martin - SI.com. Posted: Sunday April 20, 2008 2:05AM; Updated: Sunday April 20, 2008 2:37PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
San Antonio's Jared Beyer to Race First NASCAR Grand-Am Race on April 27th at VIR-Virginia International Raceway. Apr 19, 2008
Ricky, age 18, started his racing career in go karts at the early age of ten. He won multiple karting endurance races and championships before stepping up to Skip Barber Racing in 2005. (PR Newswire)
ITCHING FOR NO. 1: Veteran seeking first NASCAR victory Apr 17, 2008
Four-time Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon, a native Californian like Pruett , said in 2006, "I remember as a kid racing go-karts, Scott Pruett was a god.". Signed by PPI Motorsports, Pruett made 28 of his 39 career Sprint Cup starts in 2000 but was eventually replaced by Ricky Craven. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Phoenix teenager triumphs at Rock Apr 9, 2008
Wight, who has learned the rigors of auto racing in recent years driving fast go-karts and quarter-midgets, recently began competing in powerful big-block modifieds with little success. But Saturday, with a lower-powered crate-engine V-8 in his Gypsum Express car, Wight was very fast in a record-entry field of 56 at Black Rock. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
No sweat is Raikkonen's secret to success Apr 4, 2008
Raikkonen began racing there in 2001 after taking part in only 23 car races in other series, although he had spent years racing go-karts. Massa began at Sauber the next year, when Raikkonen moved to McLaren. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Lovin life in the fast lane Mar 29, 2008
He competed in a league at F1, racing go-karts no bigger than an average bathtub ... The Minicup vehicles are roughly nine feet long, much larger than the go-karts he raced at F1 ... The Minicup cars are also closed, whereas the go-karts were exposed. (Easton Journal, MA)
Things to do, see Mar 28, 2008
Play laser tag and mini-golf, ram bumper boats and ride go-karts at Adventure Island (). Cool off at Waterville U.S.A. (). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Preview of this year's IRL drivers Mar 27, 2008
The grandson of four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. Foyt began his driving career in junior dragsters at age 9, winning two titles before moving to go-karts at age 11 ... Began racing go-karts when he was 12 and won a Brazilian karting title by the time he moved to Europe to race cars in 1995, just before his 19th birthday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
General Assembly honors Stewart Mar 18, 2008
Whereas, Tony Stewart began his career at age seven racing go-karts while his father, Nelson, acted as his car owner and crew chief ... Whereas, In 1989 Tony Stewart moved from racing go-karts to racing higher-horsepower, open-wheel machines. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Egg Hunts and Spring Festivals Calendar Mar 16, 2008
- Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd., registration, 8 a.m.; egg hunts for children up to age 10, 9 and 11 a.m.; $3 a child to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida; raffle tickets, $3 each; unlimited go-karts, laser tag and miniature golf until 2 p.m., $10 a person ... - Adventure Landing, 4825 Blanding Blvd., registration, 8 a.m., egg hunts with candy and prizes for children up to age 10 at 9 and 11 a.m.; $3 a child to benefit the Children's Miracle Network; raffle tickets, $3... (Florida Times-Union)
School Notes Mar 15, 2008
While other metal shop students are constructing tables, shelves, coat racks and go-karts, freshman Thomas Jordan is building a device that will enable him to make carbon nanotubes, microscopic tubes of carbon molecules that are 20-40 nanometers in size. The tubes are used to conduct electricity in small machines, Thomas says. (Scranton Times, PA)
Survival of the fittest Mar 5, 2008
Mario and his Nintendo pals have raced go-karts, played sports, teamed up in role-playing games and even taught kids how to type. However, most gamers want to see them do one thing - fight. (Daily Orange, NY)
Racing complex in Randolph County expected to provide economic boom Mar 4, 2008
He also said the new business will not compete with 24 Raceway in Moberly because The Junction Group project offers only small-scale racing of go-karts and midget cars. The group has also started the process with the Randolph County Commission to have the area designated a "tax increment financing," or TIF, district so that a portion of property taxes help pay costs associated with the development. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Heikki Kovalainen determined to push Hamilton Mar 3, 2008
Kovalainen and Hamilton have been friends since their days in go-karts. The Briton sees him as something of a kindred spirit, an easy colleague to get along with. (International Herald Tribune)
Bowling goes beyond blue collar roots Feb 27, 2008
"Laser tag, go-karts, bumper cars, expanded video game arcades, climbing walls, redemption, glow miniature golf, and similar activities" create family entertainment centers. While 300 fashions itself on a Friday and Saturday image, the chain does cater to other groups. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Notes: Short offseason for Griffey Feb 20, 2008
He bought go-karts and raced them with his wife and kids, dealt with a generator fire on his large yacht and lowered his golf handicap to six. "The drives were long and I was feathery around the greens," Griffey joked. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
South Georgia theme park reopens Saturday Feb 16, 2008
The Gold Passport includes all the great perks as the Passport 2008 with the addition of free parking, free go-karts and free Adventure Golf. Gold pass-holders also receive 20 percent off season concert reserve seats. (Rockmart Journal, GA)
