General Homologation?

[Tommorgan129]

Hi all, first post here and a total newbie to karting (motocross and super sport background as a junior/young adult). my 2 sons who will be 7 and 10 in July both want to start karting and the first idea was to get them a cadet kart to share on practice days just for some seat time and experience. after doing some reading and digging I have come across homologation and the chassis listed in the karting handbook. my question is if the kart is not going to be raced in the immediate future, does the kart chassis still need to be 'in date' to practice? open to any and all answers and opinions on starting them up.

 

[JamesH]

In general, no, it doesn't need a current homologation just to practice.

(Are you anywhere near March, Cambs? I have a complete cadet chassis engine stand tyres package for sale)

 

[Tommorgan129]

No mate but willing to travel for the right kit. Live near hull east Yorks…

 

[JamesH]

I have a complete 2016 (I think) Honda Cadet project one chassis with a named SP RPM GX160 (will need a few minor upgrades to make it current spec for racing), two sets of wets and drys on hubs. I also have another 2011 project one chassis which is I think mostly rolling but needs cleaning up, and another RPM engine although pretty low performance for racing, great for starting out though. Loads of spares, one trolley. I need it to be gone, so £800 the lot. If I have time I can try and make a proper list of parts. Its basically one complete kart and 90% of a second.

 

[wotnotv]

I've never been there (wrong side of the country for me), but the Race Kart Centre is not far from you and offers rental karting for kids plus owner driver practice and competitions. I'd suggest getting in touch with them.

Also, before you buy a kart get them a few goes in rentals to check they actually like it, And go down on a race weekend and talk to the families taking part - ask them what it costs and what's involved. That track is an independent (not MSUK licenced) so they might permit older karts to race. At most independent tracks you can practice with almost anything as long as it's safe, especially on a quiet day.

Alternatively, if you're some way north of Hull, Teesside Karting might be worth a look.