CART
April
Anyone can get in a go-kart and slide around an indoor racetrack. Sure it’s
fun, and you can bash into each other, be a little reckless. But that’s not
racing. Oh no. As I was to learn for a few hours prior to hopping inside a
professional gokart, racing is something else altogether. 
And when you’re taking a
corner at 60 miles per hour, you quickly learn that racing is something far more
thrilling than riding. During the course, I learn how the slightest lapse in
concentration carves precious seconds off my time, or allows an opponent the
break he needs to pass me on the inside. I learn about turning points, and the
apex, holding a racing line, about corners and straights, etiquette and avoiding
the red mist. It’s no secret that champion drivers are cool as cucumbers, but I
was determined not to fall into the trap of driving BYT (beyond my talent
level). 
These go-karts are souped up and ready to fly, capable of pulling 2 G’s
around the corners. They might seem small, but when you hear the roar of the
engine and feel your body vibrate, they feel more like weapons than toys. The
outdoor track, the biggest in the country, is technically challenging, full of
bends and sharp corners, but that’s why you need the training and walk through,
giving you the edge when it comes to racing. Forget bumper cars, or even the
gentle nudges you’ll get at an indoor track. Every time your wheels leave the
tarmac you can expect a fine, and a collision will almost certainly damage these
$8000 + karts. 
You see, there’s a reason why racecar drivers often come from the ranks of
professional go-karting. It’s as action packed and thrilling as stepping into an
Indy Car, but like Superman with a training cape, everyone has to start
somewhere.
Perfect For: Team Building, Birthdays, Families
A Review by Robin Esrock - International Travel Writer and Adventurer see Modern Gonzo.com
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