Kart track in München

The first kart was built in 1956 in the USA. The first kart race took place in Germany back in 1960, when the first go-kart club was founded.

The racetracks for kart tracks generally have an asphalt surface. When karting, whether indoor or outdoor, you should wear a helmet. On many kart tracks amateur races and professional races are held. Despite high speeds but pay particular attention to the safety, because even when karting accidents can happen.

Karting is a popular recreational sport for young and old people. You can drive in the Kart club or borrow a kart car on kart tracks. Rental car can reach up to 10 hp and 80 km / h. For children and teenagers, karting is often an introduction to motorsport. Famous racers like Michael Schumacher or Sebastian Vettel started karting when they were children and later became famous Formula 1 racing drivers.