6-12 years old
Bambino - IAME Cadets - Honda Cadet - Tillotson Mini
This is where you'll find out the basics on where your kid can start off Karting in Tullyallen Kart Club, Tillotson meetings and Motorsport Ireland.
BAMBINO 6-8 YEARS OLD
The first step onto the Karting ladder.
60CC 2 STROKE
COMBINED WEIGHT 68KG
POWER - 2BHP
TOP SPEED - 50KMH
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Where you can race - Tullyallen Kart Club and Motorsport Ireland events.
Second hand cost - €1,500 - €4,500
Pros and cons - Pros are that they're small and slow. Makes it easy for kids as young as 4/5 to learn the basics before getting into racing. Also it doesn't require much set up knowledge to be able to work on it.
Cons are that it can get pricey if you find yourself being competitive.
IAME CADETS 8-12 YEARS OLD
If you didn't start off in Bambino then don't worry!
60CC 2 STROKE
COMBINED WEIGHT 105KG
POWER - 6BHP
TOP SPEED - 80KMH
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Where you can race - Tullyallen Kart Club, Leinster Kart Club and Motorsport Ireland events.
Second hand cost - €1,500 - €4,500
Pros and cons - Pros are that they're small which makes it easy to transport. If you missed out on Bambino it won't matter massively as they aren't overly fast.
Cons - It is expensive to run up the very front. Got to try so many engines, carbs and so on.
Tips - If you don't have a deep pocket then don't get carried away with spending crazy amount of money. Let your child learn the basics of racing.
HONDA CADETS 8-12 YEARS OLD
IAME Cadet too expensive at the start?
160CC 4 STROKE
COMBINED WEIGHT 105KG
POWER - 5BHP
TOP SPEED - 80KMH
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Where you can race - Tullyallen Kart Club and Northern Ireland championships.
Second hand cost - €1,500 - €4,500
Pros and cons - Pros are that they're small which makes it easy to transport. If you missed out on Bambino it won't matter massively as they aren't overly fast. Engines are cheaper and more reliable I believe.
Cons - The grids aren't as big and you can't race it in many championhips.
TILLOTSON MINI
Need a cheaper alternative?
Where you can race - Tillotson Regional series
Second hand cost - TBC
Pros and cons - Pros are that they're small which makes it easy to transport. If you missed out on Bambino it won't matter massively as they aren't overly fast. Easy kart to work on. All parts on everyone's Kart is the same as yours giving no one an advantage.
Cons - The grids aren't as big and you can't race it in many championhips.