North Texas Karters

That is a cool helmet however DOT rating would not be acceptable for karting. Per my last tech inspection sheet the following are approved helmets. Snell Standards: CMR-2007, CMS-2007, K2005/2010, M2005/2010 or SA 2005/2010. You are allowed to use a helmet up to 10 years after its certification. Thu...

My little racer is about the same age and uses an Impact helmet. Know their Mini Vapor and Mini Champ are kid sized. They are also SA2010 rated. You are correct about the Snell rating changing every 5 years. If you get a 2010 rating will be "legal" longer but their heads tend to grow quick...

Everything is relative in regards to expense. Karting is probably the best bang for the buck. Compare a race entry fee of 25$ compared to the 300 you currently pay. And 200$ for tires vs your 800 ( my auto, were 2000 for a set of 4). Plus you won't have to worry about insurance and waranty hassles. ...

Welcome aboard Sonny! I haven't been in the club that long but came from a similar background regarding the HPDE events. I found that I never pushed the cars 100% for fear of the expense, if something happened. Now actually race "harder" with the karts and it is ever bit as exciting. Also ...