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karting

nounB2+Rare in speech; mostly a word you read · #15,086 of 15,258mostly written

Karting is racing small low open-wheeled machines. Go karting.

It is where nearly every professional driver started, usually before the age of ten. Karting teaches racing lines and overtaking at a speed where mistakes cost nothing.

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Definitions of karting

  1. 1nounkartingRacing small low open-wheeled machines.B2+

    “An hour of karting cost less than a tank of petrol.”

karting is a sport.

Where it comes from

From kart + -ing.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA

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karting in the wild

  • Kart races are usually held on dedicated kart circuits, although some forms of karting, including superkart racing, also take place on full-size motor racing circuits.

    Kart racing

  • Competitive karting includes sprint, endurance, speedway, street and international championship formats, with classes commonly defined by driver age, engine type, chassis specification and weight.

    Kart racing

  • Hosted annually since 1964, it is widely regarded as the most prestigious karting competition in the world.

    Karting World Championship

  • Alongside the Karting European Championship, it is one of two major karting competitions sanctioned by the FIA.

    Karting World Championship

  • Described as "the of karting", KZ is the primary gearbox class in FIA championships.

    KZ (karting)

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