On TV, on equipped tracks in amusement parks or racetracks, you can see people racing on tiny open cars. This is an exciting sight. Almost everyone can try himself as a racer. Some people go karting so that it becomes a favorite pastime for many years.
Karting - what is it?
One of the varieties of car racing on special cars - karts - is called karting. Kart is a small compact car for racing open type, without a body. Its design consists of a frame on which a miniature engine, seat and wheels are mounted. Maps can reach speeds from 60 to 260 km \ h, depending on the type and class of car. Races are held both on open tracks and in specially equipped places - on cartodromes.
What is the meaning of the word "kart"? It came into Russian from English (carting) and has two meanings:
- racing on the maps;
- a platform for such competitions.
That is, a specially equipped track is also called karting.
Card management - even a child can handle it
Karting is an activity for people of almost any age. Managing a rental (amateur) card is not difficult at all. It lacks a gearbox, and there are only two pedals - gas and brake. Children can manage it from the age of 6, although there are cases when even four-year-olds have successfully tried themselves in karting.
In many cities, there is a popular entertainment - children's karting. What it is? On fairly simple tracks, which are accessible to little lovers of car racing, children compete in races. For them, special children's cards have been created, which are smaller in size than adults, so that the child can sit comfortably and effortlessly reach the pedals. Similar tracks can operate in the territory of amusement parks, at car and cart tracks. Children's karting, like an adult, is a common corporate event.
Although racing for most people is associated with increased danger, karting is quite safe, especially when it comes to its amateur variety. The worst that can happen to a rider is a bruise and abrasions, and that is unlikely.
Before the races, the riders put on special equipment. For amateur karting, the mandatory minimum is a helmet, jumpsuit and a special neck collar. Professional equipment is also supplemented by special shoes, a cap comforter, gloves and a number of other accessories.
Sport or entertainment?
Let's try to classify karting correctly. What it is? Full sport or gambling? Both answers are correct. There is professional and amateur karting. The fact is that cars in karting have an almost official division into two types. Some cars are designed specifically for sports and are distinguished by a more complex device, increased power, and high-speed capabilities. Professional karting competitions are summer and winter, and races are individual and team.
Other cars are designed for amateur karting. They are called rolling. These are cards that are used for racing as entertainment. They have simpler controls.
Most race drivers came to professional motor sport from karting.
Why do they like karting?
This activity attracts thrill-seekers. High speed, adrenaline, excitement, the will to win are the distinguishing features of karting. Many fans note that racing helps relieve nervous tension, gives a boost of vigor and optimism.
Recently, corporate karting has spread. What it is? Like other events for employees of one organization, car racing on the cards carry a number of specific functions. They are able to develop team spirit in the team, unite employees, increase motivation for new results and achievements. Therefore, the organization for the employees of companies racing on kartodromy has become quite common.