Gear Up
Before you can start karting, you'll need the correct gear for the sport. Most of the time, the gear needed is supplied at the track. However, it's always nice to stand out!
Advanced Techniques
Discover some extra tips on how to improve your racing.
Advanced Overtakes
​
We all know the standard dive up the inside, but what the the more technical overtakes to perform?
200cc:
This is the basic kart, you'll see this at most indoor tracks and some outdoor tracks in the UK. It has a speed of around 40mph and, like the 160cc kart, it is designed to survive endless laps.
160cc:
This is the basic kart for kids, you'll see this at most indoor tracks in the UK. It is designed for kids and is relatively small. It has a speed of around 25mph and is designed to survive endless laps.
270cc:
This is an upgraded version of the 200cc kart. This kart is found at some indoor and outdoor tracks in the UK. It has a speed of around 50mph.
390cc:
This kart has a huge 13hp engine, you'll see this at some outdoor tracks in the UK (such and Thruxton) and around the world. It has a speed of around 60mph and is quite unstable to drive, but a lot of fun!
Credit: Thruxton Kart Centre
Credit: Wessex Raceway
Credit: Wessex Raceway
Welcome to JAG Karting!
This website is designed to help you get started or continue to improve your karting on the track.
​
250cc Superkart:
This is the fastest kart you will ever see! These karts race at motorsport tracks over 1500 metres (such as Donnington) and can reach huge speeds of around 170mph! Their engines can be specially made kart engines or motorcycle engines. This is also the only kart series to allow aerodynamics on the karts.
125cc Shifter:
This kart is a slight adjustment to the standard 125cc kart. This kart can reach speeds of around 125mph due to its multiple gears and only people with huge amount of experience in karting drive these.
125cc:
This is the most common kart used in racing, you'll see this at most outdoor tracks in the UK. It has a speed of around 85mph and is designed to produce some awesome high speed racing. There are Arrive and drive championships for these karts. However, the organisers recommend to have experience in a kart beforehand.
Credit: Daytona Max DMAX
Credit: Yaw Moment Racing
Credit: British Superkart Club
