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Dirt Track Racing: Sprint Cars PC Computer Game Rated E Race Mud Fast Pennzoil $9.95

Dirt Track Racing Sprint Cars CD for W95/98 – NEW SLV $7.02

Dirt Track Racing Sprint Cars Very Fun Win PC new CD $7.99

Dirt Track Racing SPRINT CARS World of Outlaws NEW BOX! $7.99

SPRINT CARS Racing Game – US Seller – Dirt, Ice & Snow Tracks Windows XP/Vista/7 $4.99

Dirt Track Racing: Sprint Cars – PC Big Box $15.99

*NEW* PC DIRT TRACK RACING SPRINT CARS $63.37

Maximum Racing: Sprint Cars Nintendo Wii $34.99

Sprint Cars : Road to Knoxville – PS2 Sony Playstation 2 game Disc Only Racing E $5.94

Sprint Cars 2: Showdown at Eldora (Sony PlayStation 2, 2008) RACING, RACE, II $11.60

Dirt Track Racing SPRINT CARS World of Outlaws NEW BOX! $9.99

Sprint Car Racing (PC) for Windows $11.11

World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars PS3 Sony Playstation 3, 2010 Racing Driving Games! $23.74

Dirt Track Racing: Sprint Cars (PC, 2000) **Disc and Manual Only** $6.87

Sprint Car Racing Computer Game – PC #998# $2.25

SPRINT Cars Road to Knoxville Dirt Track Racing NEW BOX $5.99

New World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Racing Video Game Sony Playstation 3 PS3 $29.95

Brand New Playstation 3 – PS3 Racing Video Game: WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CARS $23.99

Dirt Track Racing: Sprint Cars (PC, 2000) DISK ONY $9.95

Sprint Car Racing (PC, 2000) DISK ONLY $6.95

Dirt Track Racing: Sprint Cars (PC, 2000) $8.00

Dirt Track Racing + Sprint Cars + Test Drive Off Road + Kawasaki NEW in Box $9.95

World of Outlaws Sprint Cars (XBOX 360 Video Game Racing Cars) Brand NEW $23.87

NES Nintendo Super Sprint Racing Tengen 1985 (Black) $5.00

Super Sprint Nintendo Nes Racing Tengen Cleaned & Tested Good Condition $2.49

World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars (Sony Playstation 3, 2010) – PS3 Racing Games NEW $26.94

NES NINTENDO Super Sprint CARTRIDGE Racing 1985 $4.70

WORLD OF OUTLAWS – SPRINT CARS * PS3 PLAYSTATION 3 RACING * BRAND NEW $24.79

SPRINT CARS ROAD TO KNOXVILLE PLAYSTATION 2 PS2 VIDEO GAME RACING NEW $19.95

Dirt Track Racing: Sprint Cars (BRAND NEW) Large Box-PC $39.99

SPRINT CAR RACING Windows Computer PC GAME CD-ROM XP TESTED MINT COND. $13.20

SUPER SPRINT RACE RACING INDY NES NINTENDO VIDEO GAME CARTRIDGE $7.99

NEW SONY PLAYSTATION 2 CONSOLE Sprint Cars Road to Knoxville PS2 PS3 DIRT RACING $16.95

*NEW* WII MAXIMUM RACING SPRINT CARS NINTENDO *SEALED* $31.57

SPRINT CARS Racing Game – US Seller – Dirt, Ice & Snow Tracks Windows XP/Vista/7 $5.99

Nintendo Super Sprint Racing NES Game Tengen EXC COND $6.99

Sprint Cars 2: Showdown at Eldora (racing)( PS2, PlayStation 2, 2008) $6.99

Sprint Cars: Road to Knoxville (racing)( PS2, PlayStation 2, 2006) $6.99

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Go Karts – Becoming a Racing Enthusiast

Imagine – ripping your torso as you hit a curve launching your sprint kart down the circuit. Pressing on the accelerator as you exercise dead-on hand-and-eye coordination determining the smartest way to turn the drift in the 21st minute of an hour-long enduro race. Or perhaps be a spectator – routing for the likes of Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher as they race neck-and-neck on the last lap.

Guess what – You Are breathing and witnessing (even smelling the distinctive aroma of clay dirt on the dirt track) the atmosphere that comes with go-Kart Racing. Developed in the 1950´s by pilots with a zest for tinkering with motorcycle engines to propel simple frames, go-karting extended internationally after the construction of the first go-kart by Art Ingels in Pasadena. Before dwelling on it’s mass European appeal and discussing the pinnacle of Formula 1 racing, let’s backtrack for a second. Riding go-karts (or karting) is the best way to break into professional racing. It is the simplest means of exploding your chassis down the track before getting into the sophisticated arena of professional racing. Single cylinder engines, basic chassis models, and lack of speed producing components provide go-kart racing with the air of simplicity, geared towards beginners and novices.

The concept of sprint karting comes to our mind when we think of the prototypical kart & track in amusement parks, recreational areas, and arcade palaces. Impeccable karts with sleek designs and sturdy frames rip through on short tracks, usually made from asphalt or concrete – ranging from half a mile to a mile in length.

Sprint karting is divided into classes (think boxing middleweights and welterweights) that distinguish engine-types (two-and four-cycle), driver (classified according to age and weight), brand of kart (Yamaha and Honda are popular choices), and specifications. No carbon-fiber made frames and McLarens built with lightweight materials here! Sprint karting is a simplified, scaled-down form of professional go-kart racing with shorter tracks, downgraded technology, less experienced drivers, and downgraded components across the board. Other forms of karting include enduro racing. Endurance racing, or “enduro” for short is a prolonged version of sprint. Propelled by aerodynamical butterfly steering, enduro karts are an upgrade over sprint karts – participating in races lasting an hour or more. Dirt, oval tracks is the staple of endurance racing and is more prevalent in the Midwest than anywhere else. Because of the long racing period, special emphasis is paid to durable karts and pit stop maintenance than focusing on just speed.

In runner’s terms, enduro is a marathon – not a sprint. If you sacrifice chassis and tire maintenance for speed throughout the course of a race, reaching the finish line is out of the question. Behind every successful sprint car are its well-performing components, specifically its frame, engine, and tires. The dynamics of a go-kart is two-fold: to be built to withstand the rigors of racing and to serve as the backbone for speed. Usually made of steel, frames have the option of being flexible or not. Flexible frames mean easier maneuvering along the track, especially when turning as to maintain good “side bite” and control of the kart. Because non-professional go-karts have no sophisticated traction and suspension system to withstand bumps, frames are usually subject to more punishment.

Sprint kart tires usually do not have indented grooves, as they are soft in nature and more suited to all-terrain. 900 BHP horsepower engines are the norm for souped-up Honda Formula One karts. Capable of reaching speeds of 200+ mph, they represent the all-out nature of karting technology. For the novices, a simple 2-cycle engine will do! Running on gasoline and electricity instead of petrol (typically mixed with other fuels to suit environmental conditions for Formula One,) sprint karts run on either 2-cycle or 4-cycle engines. 4-cycle engines are the weakest engine around, with horsepower topping 20 HP. Think of the power needed to run a heavy-duty vacuum cleaner – that’s how much power a 4-cycle engine exerts. 2-cycle engines are typically associated with the likes of Vespas (European motor scooters) and mopeds. These go up to 90 HP. Added cylinders (individual horsepower generators in go-karts) can boost horsepower, adding pure speed & power to your machine. Perhaps 10-cylinder Formula One kart engines and its incredible capabilities ring bells to you now! Want pinpoint control over the speed of your go-kart? No problem here! Go-karts have basic transmission systems with gears that control speed to its desired amount.

Coming with clutches, shifter karts (a popular type of sprint kart that allows you to move at a certain amount of speeds) make the best use of engine power when zipping along a straight path or maneuvering over the short or wide curve. Depending on the amount of cylinders and engine, shifter enthusiasts can lay opponents in their dust blazing trails up to 90 mph. Shifters usually run on larger road courses known as Road Racing. It is flush in structure with qualification criteria like class of kart, weight of driver, etc. Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha are popular suppliers of engines. These companies are at the forefront of karting technology, regularly tinkering with what’s already available or creating new concepts of their own. Sprint karting opportunities are available to everyone.

If you want to enjoy it as a form of recreation instead of competition, visit your local track and rent a kart! Make sure to sign any insurance waivers and become acquainted with the rules and regulations! If you like to compete, inquire from within. Sprint karting is one of the least expensive sports out there. People from all walks of life and all economic backgrounds can drive a kart, or even purchase their own with a powerful engine. There are many karting schools available all over the nation that will let you ride their karts for a nominal fee.

In essence, karting is more than a pastime. It is a bonafide sport capable of preparing you for more advanced karting by helping you shape your judgment, hand-eye coordination abilities, and technological/dynamical know-how of the instruments you’re using.

About the Author

Michael Walker is a freelance author providing information about a variety of go-kart topics including
go kart kits
,
extreme off road go carts
and
off road go carts
. His articles prove to be both a useful and entertaining resource of valuable information for the karting enthusiast.

Does anyone follow sprint car racing in the northwest?

I’ve gone to many tracks-Deming,Skagit,Jackson Praire, Grays Harbor. Anyone other tracks around these places are appreciated. I’m also looking for websites that show pics of crashes.

I live as far from the Northwest as You Can get, but I’m familiar with Skagit and Deming in that I have customers who have customers racing at both tracks. Skagit has three classes of sprint cars racing for points in their weekly shows. They have a 410 outlaw class, a 360 class, and a “sportsman sprint car” class. Deming races mini-sprints weekly and, I think, hosts a traveling series of 360 sprinters at least once a year during their regular season.

XXX Chassis Co. is one of the largest sprint car chassis and parts suppliers and they are headquartered somewhere in Northern Washington.

As for the girl who’s never heard of sprint car racing: You poor thing, you have missed so much.