Good article. Especially good because it’s giving more coverage (on SPEED’s website no less) to karting in the USA. But it is totally right in every respect. As great of a thing (for fun and as a starting point for new drivers) as karting is, it’s not promoted nearly enough is the USA. It’s sad that whenever you mention a kart to your average motorsports-ignorant american, they immediately think of the slow put-puts that you rent for 5 bucks at the local fun park….not something with a similar driving experience to a Champ Car. 😐
I just wish that the US was as kart-crazy as Italy or a large portion of Europe. That would make things all the much easier for those of us with dreams of doing this for a living. 8)
(If only SPEED covered Karting on TV!)