Getting Kids Into Circuit Racing

[Andy43]

Hey Guys and Girls.

Just want to know know about other Motorsport options for Kids

My 12 yo races a KE30 speedway and Dirt Karts

My 8 yo races Dirt Karts and will move into speedway when she turns 10.

 

Are there any curcuit options for juniors ?

If so any info on approx cost, seasons ( Summer or Winter ) track locations Vic.

Would be great.

Thanks

Andy

 

 

[Mitch-12]

hey mate from the age of 15 you can race sprints at winton but as far as circuit thats as young as is aloud and circuit karts if you wanted

[Rob 5000]

u can do motorkhana from 12, which is a great way to build the skills before they get on a track with some other drivers of questionable skill levels. Then khanacross at 14 to work on the faster car control aspects.

[anastasios]

What about normal karts?

[silverra23]

Yeah as far as I know circuit racing in karts is the best and most affordable option for kids under 14/15.

 

Oakleigh Kart Club is one of the bigger clubs in Melbourne, but it depends on where you are as to where will suit.

[Andy43]

We have the kids dirt karting.

They love it.

I did consider bitumem as dirt karting season shuts down in winter and this still could be a option.

The bitumem karts are a lot newer than the dirt karts, I like the frames to flex so old karts where we can cut things out are the go.

The engine rules also different, I don't think our engines are AKA legal.

So I figure bitumem karting budget to be and please correct me If I'm wrong, 700 to join and yearly fee, then about 3000 to 4000 for a kart ?

X2 as i have two kids.

 

I was curious about track options and in the longer term I think this could be the way to go.

 

Thanks

So far

Andy