Kart; Go-Kart
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Kart racing or Karting is a variant of open-wheeler motor sport with simple, small four-wheeled vehicles called karts, go-karts, or gearbox/shifter karts depending on the design.

Chassis - The chassis are made of steel tube. There is no suspension therefore chassis have to be flexible enough to work as a suspension and stiff enough not to break or give way on a turn. Kart chassis are classified in the USA as 'Open', 'Caged', 'Straight' or 'Offset'. All CIK-FIA approved chassis are 'Straight' and 'Open'.

Engines - Racing karts use small 2-stroke or 4-stroke engines, there is also a kart Wankel engine.

Transmission - Karts do not have a differential. The lack of a differential means that one rear tire must slide while cornering, this is achieved by designing the chassis so that the inside rear tire lifts up slightly when the kart turns the corner. This allows the tire to lose some of its grip and slide or lift off the ground completely.

Tires (tyres) - Wheels and tires are much smaller than those used on a normal car. Wheels are made of magnesium alloy or aluminum.

• Buller Built, Inc. - Manufacturers of Buller Karts for oval racing. Full service shop, 2 cycle and 4 cycle blueprinting.
• HAASE Kart Chassis - Italian chassis and kart manufacturer, includes products, team information and links.
• Manco Powersports - Manco PowerSports is the oldest and largest manufacturer of off-road fun-karts, scooters, mini-bikes, ATVs and mini-kars. Makers of Entry Level Karts, Intermediate Level Karts, and Suspension Karts
• Phantom Racing Chassis! - Manufacturer of the Phenom, Nemesis, Banshee, Stalker line of karts, Site has customer forums, and technical information from H.Wiggins.
• Russell Karting Specialties Inc. - Russell Karting is the largest, finest, fastest, and most progressive kart shop in the United States.  Online catalog featuring 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines, parts and accessories. Offers turn key kart packages and used karts. Also lists yard kart parts and Junior Dragster parts.
• Way Cool Soap Box - Go Kart - Build your own with these kits and plans - Way Cool Kits has put the "family" back in "fun" with a roster of easy-to-build kits.