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Are Go Carts Dangerous? 4 Steps to Safety!
When you're driving 5, 10, 15 or 20 mph in your go cart it's a
fairly save way to have fun. But at speeds of 160 mph or more it
can get a little hairy unless you take some safety precautions.
Go carts are certainly thrilling, but they can also be dangerous
if not taken seriously. You have to remember that it's not just
you out on the track. There will be other drivers attempting to
pass you around sharp corners whose talent may be questionable
at best. By following a few common-sense safety rules you can
eliminate most of the serious dangers.
Different types of go carts can have speeds ranging anywhere
from very slow to very fast. But regardless of the speed they
are always exciting to race. They are simple vehicles that are
also easy to handle. No matter what your skill level there are
tracks all over the country that will fill your needs and wants.
There are many go cart classes or levels that will cater to
every age range from kids to adults. Gocarts are generally easy
to drive and easy to control. This is why they have become so
popular, because it's an easy and relatively cheap way to
experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing without the expense or
the danger.
There are many different types of vehicles that are built for
racing fun. Among these are ATV off road vehicles, motor
scooters, dirt bikes, mopeds, mini bikes, motorcycles and
gopeds. But if you are wanting to experience the thrill and
excitement of Indy Car or Formula 1 open-wheel racing, with a
powerful gas engine rocketing you down the track, and with
relative safety, go carts are what you will want to be climbing
into.
For beginners to experts, and everyone in between, go carts are
fun. Whether you want to drive as slow as your Grandma or as
fast as Tony Stewart and Michael Schumacher, racing go carts can
get you there. Many top professional NASCAR, Formula One and
Indy Car drivers today got their start in the lowly go cart.
With a lot of practice maybe you can achieve the same
success.
It wasn't too long ago that go carts were mostly found in family
fun centers where any kid and his little brother could go racing
at a whopping 15 or mph. They still exist, but real go cart
tracks have been springing up all over. It's now possible to go
60 miles an hour in a go cart. And if that's not fast enough for
you try an enduro go kart and reach top speeds of 90 mph. Or
race shifter go karts at an astounding 160 mph. Don't start
sweating yet, you don't have to go that fast to have fun. You
can drive in any level or class that you feel comfortable
with.
But this brings up some questions: With go carts speeding down
the track so fast these days, are they too dangerous to drive?
Can you travel as fast as 100 mph and still be safe? The answer
is yes and no. Sure, you can still be safe, but without
following certain safety rules you can increase your chances of
serious injury. It's not necessarily the fast speeds that cause
the serious accidents, but the unsafe or inexperienced
drivers.
The first rule of the road is to remain in your comfort zone.
This is true for any type of racing, including motorcycles, dirt
bikes, scooters or ATVs. And it is easier said then done however
because racing is not for the timid. At some point,
when you
want to move up to a more experienced level or class, you may
not feel equipped to do that. However, by building up your
confidence in the lower classes you will eventually be ready for
more competition. Just don't try to move up faster than your
driving expertise allows.
Back in the olden days, when go carts were extremely slow, you
could go racing safely without a helmet. Those days are long
gone. Even in kiddie tracks helmets are a requirement now. The
helmet is perhaps the most important piece of equipment that a
go cart driver will ever use. There are other pieces of
equipment that are necessary too, but none more important than a
high-quality helmet. In the event of a crash it can spare you
from a serious head injury.
To a great extent you can control the amount of danger that you
are faced with. Many decisions that you make before climbing
into the cart will determine how safe it will be for you out on
the track. From the type of clothes you wear to the type of go
cart you buy will help determine your safety level on the track.
By taking every safety precaution that you possibly can you will
lessen your risk of sustaining a serious injury. So do your
homework and be prepared. It's a lot more fun racing go carts
when you can walk away after a race instead of having to be
driven away in an ambulance.
The importance of clothing can't be overstated. The slower you
race the less important clothing becomes, but the faster your go
cart goes the more you need to be sure you are clothed properly.
Depending on your speeds certain clothing may help spare you
from serious injury. At faster speeds fire safety suits are a
must. There is ignitable fuel in your vehicle and in the event
of a crash it is possible for it to catch fire. Preventing burns
is a very desirable thing. Other indispensable gear includes
fire-resistant racing shoes to protect your feet and gloves for
your hands.
All go carts today have roll bars that extend higher than the
driver's head. The chassis of the go cart will either be open or
caged. A caged go cart has a cage that covers the driver. It
protects the driver in the event of a rollover. It serves the
same purpose as a roll bar. Most tracks demand a cage for
safety. Go carts also have side bars that can protect you from
serious injury should another driver ram you from the side. You
have to remember, you could be the greatest driver in the world,
but you're not out there alone. You are driving with others
whose skill levels may leave a lot to be desired. So buying a
quality go cart is always a good idea.
By taking these few simple precautions it will improve your
chances of having fun out on the track by lessening your chances
of becoming injured. Go carts can be just about as safe as you
make them. With some practice and experience there is no reason
why any driver can't move up the ranks safely. Keep safety as
your number one goal and go carting will be fun for many years
to come.
About the author:
J Larry Alan loves fast go carts. It's
his addiction. Nothing is better than a little go cart action
except a lot of go cart action. For more information about go carts visit Go Carts Supreme.
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