The history and evolution of go karting as a sport and leisure activity

The year was 1956, Art Ingels and Lou Borelli had assembled discarded lawnmower engines and combined them with customised chassis

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The popularity of these races improved tremendously in the 1960s and tracks began to sprout everywhere. Go Karting had made it in America as a recreational sports

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1960s Go Karting had transformed into a hobby sport that only the financially stable could afford

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The enduring change on Go Kart designs was introduced in the 1970s. The engine which used be placed at the back was fitted on the side. This resulted in more legroom and improved the comfort of driving a Go Kart.

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