When you think of go carts you tend to think of only the little four wheeled carts that run around a track at places you tend to vacation. Beach hot spots always have family friendly activities such as miniature golf and of course the always popular go cart tracks. This is one kind of go carting that we all have tried and love but there are also off road go karts that are much larger and very powerful to say the least. You can also take to a whole other level by actually racing in a circuit with racing carts given you have the talent and some knowledge of the sport.
It typically starts at a young age for most kids. You see that motorized cart while on vacation and then you want one of your own. I know that is how I started. I lived in a family friendly neighborhood that was accessible to woods with trails so we always had dirt bikes and four wheelers running through the neighborhood. Eventually a couple of kids got a go cart and I followed soon after. It was a blast and had I pursued it more I could have started racing at a young age. That is where most kids get into the sport and several Nascar drivers got started that same way and now make a living at driving. Go cart racing is very popular and there are circuits all over the world that you can take part in.
The other side of it is that you can go with off road go carts which are more like ATV buggies that tackle mountains and dirt trails. These all terrain vehicles are go karts on steroids basically. They have much bigger frames and larger balloon tires to tackle rough terrain. Their roll cage is also much larger too so they can be a safer option however with larger frames and accessories comes a larger engine which equals more power. That can always be dangerous as long as you know that safety is the important factor. Seatbelts and helmets must always be a concern during any kind of off road go carting.
