A small, low, four-wheeled vehicle used for racing or recreational driving, typically without bodywork or suspension.
A shortened form of 'go-kart', which combines 'go' with 'cart'. The go-kart was invented in 1956 by Art Ingels in California, and the abbreviated 'kart' became standard in racing contexts to distinguish these purpose-built vehicles from utility carts.
Go-kart racing serves as a training ground for many professional race car drivers, including Formula 1 champions, because the vehicles' responsiveness and lack of driver aids teach pure racing skills. The simplicity that makes karts seem like toys actually makes them among the most challenging vehicles to master at high speeds.
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