Getting started in karting can be confusing, especially if you don't know anyone

else at the races.

Before you can get started, you must choose a class to run. Each class  

specifies the type of motor and weight of the kart (motor, chassis, 

driver, driver helmet and all) that is being run, and the age of the 

participants. To pick a class start with the age of the driver and look at 

the classes offered by the club. This will help narrow down the class choices. 

The next major step is to choose the type of motor you want to run.

Each type of motor has different characteristics and costs associated

with running the motor. Race motors are delicate instruments that

require significant maintenance. Each kind of motor has different

maintenance requirements. Four-cycle motors (Honda and Briggs) are

lower horsepower motors offering a lower entry cost, and a low  

maintenance cost on a weekly basis. Racing is typically very close in

four-cycle classes, putting more emphasis on the driver. Two-cycle

motors (Yamaha, Piston Ports, Reeds and Rotary) have a higher entry

cost, but a low weekly maintenance cost. Two-cycle motors offer

significantly more power then their four-cycle counterparts, which puts

more emphasis on motor and chassis setup.

Can't decide between the two kinds of motors? A good middle ground is

the Briggs World Formula (adult) and Briggs Animal (Adult & Jr. classes. 

Before purchasing anything, talk to the people in the club

http://www.bataviakartclub.com/. Everyone is always

willing to help someone getting started (at least while they are

still ahead of you.....) 

A good way to get the ball rolling is to go to one of the

track Rental nights, talk to the staff, and drive a Kart.