Akart circuit is arace track designed forkart racing or other forms of short-length motor racing, such as small-scalemotorcycle racing,pocketbike racing, orradio-controlled model racing. There are several types of kart circuit, depending on the type of use desired.
Unlike regular race tracks intended forauto racing or other forms ofmotorsports, kart circuits are usually much shorter in length, narrower, and contains numerous turns or corners.
A short circuit is defined as being an outdoor circuit of less than 1,500 meters in length .
The average length for a serious racing track for karts is around 1,100 - 1,200 meters, 7 to 9 meters in width. Normally custom-built for karting, they resemble road courses, with left and right turns. They generally allow sprint racing for bothgearbox and non-gearbox karts.
Temporary circuits can be set in city streets or large parking lots for special events. This is the case for theJunior Monaco Kart Cup, a prestigious event for young drivers taking place each year in the city ofMonaco, and the SKUSA SuperNationals, taking place inLas Vegas at theRio All Suite Hotel and Casino.[1]
A long circuit is defined as being an outdoor circuit of more than 1,500 m in length.[2] Typically they are shared for othermotorsport and only have gearbox kart races.
This type of event can see karts (Superkart) reach speeds in excess of 160 mph (250 km/h).
Normally for casual racers, the indoor circuits can be in any closed space (often oldfactories), sometimes with a short outdoor section to add interest. Normally they have their own fleet ofGo-karts ormicro karts, chosen more for economy than out-and-out speed.
In Europe, indoor karting is where most people will sample their first time in a kart. Indoor karting exploded across the UK in the 1990s and had a similar impact in European countries such as France and Belgium. It has made a lesser impact in the United States. Indoor karting still offers a competitive experience for all levels of racers.
The world's longest indoor circuit, the Highway Kart Racing GmbH, 1,600 meters, is located inDortmund,Germany.[3]
In this category fall the dirt-tracks,oval tracks andice rinks.
Karting is international and most countries have kart specific racing circuits. Notable[ambiguous] examples are included below.
Italy
Indonesia
