Editing Go-kart (section)

== Recreational, concession and indoor karts ==
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Besides traditional kart racing, many commercial enterprises offer karts for rent, often called "recreational" or "concession" karts. The tracks can be indoor or outdoor. Karts are rented by sessions (usually from 10 to 30 minutes) or on a day basis.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kartyparty.co.uk/category/go-kart-parties|title=Karty Party|website=www.kartyparty.co.uk}}</ref> They use sturdy chassis complete with dedicated bodywork, providing driver safety. Most of these enterprises use an "Arrive and Drive" format which provides customers with all the safety gear (helmets, gloves and driver outfits) necessary, and allow them to show up anytime to race, without the problem of having to own their own equipment and gear.

Outdoor [[Kart circuits|tracks]] can offer low-speed karts strictly for amusement (dedicated chassis equipped with low powered four-stroke engines or electric motors), or faster, more powerful karts, similar to a racing kart, powered by four-stroke engines up to {{convert|15|hp|abbr=on}} and, more rarely, by 2-stroke engines, but designed to be more robust for rental use. Typically, outdoor tracks are also used for traditional kart races.

Indoor kart tracks can be found in many large cities in different parts of the world. These tracks are often located in refurbished factories or warehouses, and are typically shorter than traditional outdoor tracks. Indoor karts are usually powered by a four-stroke gasoline engine producing anywhere from {{convert|5|to|13|hp|0|abbr=on}}, or sometimes by an electric motor. Many tracks offer competitive races and leagues. At the top level, an Indoor Karting World Championship (IKWC)<ref>{{cite web |title=Go Kart |url=https://www.jerseypowersports.com/ |website=www.jerseypowersports.com/}}</ref> exists.



There is a separate category of go karts in the powersports industry that includes off road go karts. These are similar to a miniature dune buggy. Off road go karts typically feature large tires, a full roll cage, heavy duty suspension, and features to protect the riders from wind and mud. There are no longer any American made offroad buggy brands due to legal issues, so all brands will come from China. 
[https://trailmastergokarts.com Trailmaster] is the leading off-road go kart brand with a wide range of models and features. Other brands of offroad go karts also come from China and include Coleman, Tao Tao, Kandi, and Hammerhead (previously built by Trailmaster).