Beginners Guide

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A Turn in the Right Direction

Do Your Research• Find a track that suits you• Select a class• Choose your chassis• Choose your motor options• Get to know tuning• Safety / Gear• Rules / Sportsmanship

Come Start YourExperience At:

Genesee Valley Cart Club2123 Lakeville Road

Avon, NY 14414585-226-2940 | info@GVKC.org

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How to Become a Kart RacerThe first step in your racing career is to decide on a style of racing you like:

• Dirt Oval • Asphalt Oval • Asphalt Sprint

Head to the TrackBEFORE you buy anything, make a day of it and come down to the track. Check everything out and see what is involved in racing. You can always talk to someone at GVKC. They can answer any questions you might have and steer you in the right direction.

Safety is #1Safety gear is a MUST and is some-times overlooked in the purchase of a Kart. This list is the required safety gear that must be worn while driving on the track. These things are important because they are there to help protect you in case of an accident.

• Helmet (Snell 2010 or newer)

• Neck Brace• Chest Protector

• Jacket/Suit• Gloves• Shoes

4 Cycle Class StructureKid Kart - Briggs L0206

Jr. Animal (Sealed) Red Plate (Gas)Ages 8-10, 250lbs

Jr. Animal (Sealed) Gold Plate (Gas)Ages 11-15, 275lbs

Sr. Animal (Sealed) Senior Light (Gas)Ages 15+, 360lbs

Masters Sealed Animal Heavy (Gas)Ages 35+, 375lbs

WKA Sportsman Pro-Gas Lite Green PlateAges 7-12, 265lbs

WKA Sportsman Pro-Gas Heavy Green PlateAges 7-12, 275lbs

WKA Sportsman Methanol Blue PlateAges 7-12, 275lbs

WKA Jr. Sportsman Pro-Gas Orange PlateAges 12-15, 320lbs

WKA Jr. Medium Methanol Black PlateAges 12-15, 320lbs

WKA Jr. Heavy Mix Pro-Gas Orange Plate /Methanol Black PlateAges 12-15, 320/330lbs

WKA Briggs Sr. Pro-Gas AnimalUnrestricted PlateAges 15+, 360lbs

WKA Briggs Sr. Animal Medium /Unrestricted MethanolAges 15+, 375/3990lbs

WKA Briggs Sr. Stock L0206

Kart and Equipment1. Trailer / Transportation to track2. Kart3. Kart Stand4. Correct Rim Size / Tires (a few sets)5. Starter6. Good Fitting Seat7. Clutch8. Sprockets9. Gas Can10. Oil11. Air Tank (compressor onsite)12. Tire Pressure Gauge (small increments)13. Lubes (Chain, Penetrator, etc.14. Fire Extinguisher15. Tools (Wrenches, Sockets, etc.)16. Tire Scraper / Heat Gun17. Notebook (optional)

Oval Classes

2 Cycle Class StructureKid Karts, Comer 50cc (Gas w/restrictor)5” tires openAges 5-7, 150lbs

Yamaha Jr. Sportsman KT100 (gas/oil)Large Carb/Can ExhaustAges 8-12, 250lbs

Yamaha Jr. Super Can KT100 (gas/oil)Large Carb/Can ExhaustAges 12-15, 310lbs

Yamaha Sr. Sportsman KT100 (gas/oil)Large Carb/Can ExhaustAges 15+, 335lbs

Yamaha Sr. Pipe KT100 (gas/oil)Large Carb/Can ExhaustAges 15+, 365lbs

Yamaha Masters KT100 (gas/oil)Large Carb/Pipe ExhaustAges 35+, 390lbs

Tag Sr., WKA Tag RulesAges 16+, WKA

Jr. Clone 3Ages 12-15, 320lbs

Sr. Clone LiteAges 15+, 330lbs

Sr. Clone HeavyAges 15+, 375lbs

Sr. Clone Super HeavyAges 15+, 400lbs (Driver 200lbs min)