There is usually no suspension and no differential on a kart because the design bypasses the need for these. ![]() Bodywork also varies from minimal bumpers on sprint karts to full cover bodywork on ovals or superkarts. ![]() Most karts use a centrifugal clutch, although some have gearboxes (Called Shifter karts). The kart has a tube frame, to which is mounted a 1-piece axle, hubs, wheels/tires, steering, seat, fuel tank, engine, drive sprocket, and brake. It is the launch pad for almost any child interested in racing (along with ΒΌ midget for the dirt trackers and junior dragster for the drag racers). It is the simplest and lowest cost form of road and oval racing available but even so, the racing kart can out-compete many race cars costing 5 to 10 times as much. ![]() Karting began with the first kart designed by Art Ingels in 1956 and has since technically evolved its basic racing technology.
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