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Toy for the kid...
Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 7:02 pm
by Ryan from Ohio
Well I seen my Boss just bought one of these for his 5 year old. Well Im impressed by it and I want to get one for my kid now.
This is just a pic I found on the net, but its cool as shit!
Looks like I can pick up a roller frame for about $1250 or one ready to go for $2400...
Probably wont be buying much/any car audio this summer and no vacation
Oh well, my kid will surely be happy!
I will be happy to when my girl is out there beating the BOYS!

Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 7:04 pm
by ridr4lif
DUDE!!! DO IT!!!
I know if/when i have kids, they are getting go karts/motorcycle/quads as soon as they can ride a 2 wheeler! I remember how much fun i used to have...so i might as well let them have the same amount of fun.
BTW, we used to race karts like that at a gokart track near my skool. They go pretty quick w. 5 horsepower honda's on 'em!
edit: This might be goin up an hour from my house
http://www.f1longisland.com/
Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 7:15 pm
by Ryan from Ohio
Well I think Im going to get the roller for $1250...
I can buy a brand new completely stock motor for like $400...
I remember when I was like 10 or so going to the cart track with my dad...
Never got one though, to much $$$...
Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 7:16 pm
by MobileAudio219
Ryan from Ohio wrote:Well I seen my Boss just bought one of these for his 5 year old. Well Im impressed by it and I want to get one for my kid now.

This is just a pic I found on the net, but its cool as shit!
Looks like I can pick up a roller frame for about $1250 or one ready to go for $2400...
Probably wont be buying much/any car audio this summer and no vacation

Oh well, my kid will surely be happy!
I will be happy to when my girl is out there beating the BOYS!
Dont those like to roll.................alot?
Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 4:47 am
by JeremyC
Kick ass man. Joey and myslef pretty much grew up the local dirt tracks, and one of my best friends is the head driver for Factory 1 Racing. So if you need anything let me know.
http://www.factor1racing.com/
http://www.microoutlaws.com/
FYI, be prepared to spend a LOT of money. Yeah the 125 class isn't to bad, but once your kid starts moving up (sportsman, multi, and outlaw class) it gets expencive.
Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 5:20 am
by Ryan from Ohio
Well the ones Im looking at (Quarter Midgets) are basicly a go kart with a cage. Sprint cars are very BIG in this area...
I like the idea of this car/league as:
1) Its a sprint car!
2) It has a nice roll cage to protect her
3) Its a club and all the fee's associated with are very reasonable ($135 a year, $20 a race, free practice Mon-Teus)
4) These cars are fairly cheap compared to others, true its just lawn mower engines...lol
Oh ya... So I work as a machinist in a machine shop... So anything I want I can make if its to expensive to buy

Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 8:37 am
by Bwcad1
i know where you can get lawn mower engines cheap

Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 2:06 pm
by Ryan from Ohio
I think it needs to be a Briggs& Stratton and they probably have limits on HP or size...
Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 4:06 pm
by JeremyC
Yeah there is a size limit, and a limit on mods. I think people go with brigs cause they are easy to get parts for, and produce good HP to weight.
Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 4:11 pm
by NViejeP
Wish my dad bought me one of those. Never heard of any go cart places by my house in SAn Francisco though.