Costs of karting

Sources

• https://www.fastracer.com/collections/helmets/products/bell-kc7-cmr-champion-pink-youth-kart-helmet-free-victory-helmet-bag

• https://www.alpinestars.com/collections/karting-suits

• https://www.ogracing.com/collections/karting-gloves

• https://www.alpinestars.com/collections/karting-footwear

• https://www.tsracing.com/Vega-6-Tires-C269.aspx

• https://www.pslkarting.com/shop/engines-and-engine-parts/vortex-engines/rok-micro-complete-package-208/details

• https://pointkarting.com/collections/racing-kart-engines/products/iame-super-shifter-go-kart-engine-kit

Gear:

• Helmets are an integral part of keeping racers safe on track in the event of an accident. The helmet that Kylie wears is
• Beyond helmets, racers also require gear such as racing gloves, boots, suits, as well as protective chest and neck support, which can each cost possibly hundreds of dollars.
• However, gear can be grown out of rather quickly as a driver ages. This means there is an additional cost in replacing gear over the years.
• Kylie's mom, Ashley Johnson, says they have easily spent more than a few thousand dollars on just gear.

$799.95.

protective

racing gloves

suits

boots

chest and neck support

Hidden Costs

• Racers must pay for registration fees in order to enter races and championships. This can range from around $100 for a single race entry to over $1,000 for a multiple race series.
• Transportation to and from races also costs a lot. Some serious competitors will even travel to Las Vegas or across the country to compete in national events.
• Coaching and lessons to help a racer train and improve costs additional money.
• Maintenance also needs to be routinely done to preserve the condition of the kart or replace any broken parts, which adds additional costs.
• An even more comprehensive guide to the equipment and gear that someone needs to begin karting can be found here.

$100

$1,000