Go-karting: Top 10 useful qualities
Go-karting is the most accessible, the most popular and the safest form of motorsport. The popularity of karting is also due to the fact that it gives you a very good emotional boost, as well as sharpening your driving skills.
Here are the top 10 qualities that have made karting such a popular sport for such a long time.
Fun. Both training and karting competitions are not boring. Each race is a new skill and a lot of positive emotions.
Safety. Karting is the safest kind of car racing due to its design. All the risks are kept to a minimum. That’s why karting is a sport with very low age limit. Beginners in karting may learn the track from the age of five. It’s also a great sport for those already familiar with karting, as it’s a great way to refine your driving techniques.
Reflex training. Go-kart tracks are always full of surprises: Straight line speeds can be abruptly followed by twisty tracks that require maneuvering skills. So you’ll need to be alert at all times to get around the track without incident.
Car control. Without the ability to constantly keep the car under control, no success in motorsport. However, for an ordinary driver, we can say, this skill is vital. And karting is an excellent opportunity to learn the art of keeping your car under control all the time, and consequently, accident-free driving.
Family fun. Go-karts are great for families, especially if all the adults in the family are experienced car drivers. Go-karting is a great way to spend quality time, distract from your routine and everyday problems, “tickle” your nerves, get “good adrenaline” and make your family even closer together.
Adrenalin. Karting is an excellent way to provide your body with what is known as “good adrenaline” improving blood circulation, oxygen supply to the organs and consequently improving your general well-being, tone and memory.
Experience teamwork. Team karting is a very good way to build rapport within a small group and improve cohesion and coordination.
Accessibility to people of all ages. The range of ages for karting ranges from pre-school to retirement. That’s why this sport and outdoor activity is so popular the world over.
Improving your self-esteem. Go karting boosts confidence in your own abilities. Every time you conquer a new track, you learn something new, gain valuable experience, and score points towards your self-esteem.
Getting your motorsport career off to a flying start. Many racers with world-famous names started their way precisely with karting, subsequently changing to a car more complicated. That’s why karting is a great place to start for young people who feel they have the potential to make a career in motor sport.
