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Stuck and Dennis,

If you are going to kart shop in the Houston area give me a call as I have some suggestions. Also call me and I might be able to set up a demo ride. If nothing else go to Kart Zone and race karts indoor. This is probably the best way to start. They are fast and challenging. Trust me 2 sessions and you will feel it and have a respect for racers.

I raced for several years and IT IS A RUSH! Especially the first turn. I agree with Pat in that if you have never raced before start off in non shifter karts. You have to learn to drive before you add the shifter part. A whole different ball game.

I spent about $5,000 a year, about 6 years ago, exluding inital kart and gear, per year to race. In my opinion it is a very inexpensive way to get to real racing. Even the F1 and other drivers started in karting and use karting to train currently. I was very competive. I would test different karts out until you found the one that matched your driving style. I would also buy a new kart or one that you knew the history.

When I go the Indy 500 and F1 it is tradition to rent a kart track for all of us to race. These are race karts on a race course - these ain't no putt-putts.

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