Discover The Evolution of Go-Kart Racing: From Hobby to Sport

The Evolution of Go-Kart Racing: From Hobby to Sport

What began as a garage project in 1950s California now fuels professional motorsports careers worldwide. Art Ingels sparked this revolution by building the first functional kart in 1956. His makeshift design—a welded frame paired with a lawnmower engine—proved even simple machines could deliver adrenaline-packed racing thrills. By the 1960s, enthusiasts upgraded these backyard creations into … Read more