Centrifugal clutches are a bit different than the style of clutch you might be familiar with. They aren't used much on cars, but are commonly found on vehicles like scooters and go-karts. Like the ...

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The vast majority of drivers in NASCAR can point to their days of racing go-karts as the first time they satisfied their need for speed in a competitive environment. That is ...

SAN CLEMENTE – Connor De Phillippi eyed his toy of envy. He wanted one of his own. De Phillippi, who was 4-years-old at the time, wasn’t begging his parents for a Tonka Truck or a Matchbox car. His ...

Today's go-kart race tracks are not at all what you remember from your childhood; they go up to 55 miles per hour and often require full racing gear and safety training. These go-karts are fast, ...

Go-kart racing is quickly becoming a favorite activity for drivers of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for something fun to do with the family, or you're searching for serious race competition ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — If you’ve got a need for speed this spring break, get your friends together and check out Pat ‘ s Acres Racing Complex. The kart racing facility in Canby rents out go-karts ...

BARNESVILLE, Minn. — When most people think of go-kart racing, they picture an amusement park: flashing lights, bumper-style fun and a slow cruise around a short track. But for the Kenyon family of ...

Dan Wheldon's crash killed a budding philanthropist. Oct. 17, 2011— -- Race car driver Dan Wheldon was known for his high octane skill on the track that allowed him to twice win the Indy500, but ...

Have you ever dreamt of becoming a professional racer? Maybe not stock cars, but perhaps you’ve smoked little kids at the go-kart track and thought, “Yeah, I could go pro.” Now’s your chance as the ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An indoor go-karting company recently opened its first central Ohio location at Mill Run. K1 Speed, located at 3700 Fishinger Blvd., began welcoming customers on Wednesday, ...

"We want to get away from kids just playing video games in their basements and not being out and being social in the real ...