Getting Started

Wheatland Karting Association welcomes new members. Here are some tips on how to get started.

First, come out and watch a race. It's free to watch. But, if you are serious about learning more, I'd suggest you purchase a pit pass. No one is allowed in the pit area without a pit pass. This covers the cost of insurance as well as contributing to the track funds. You'll immediately notice how well maintained the track is and this is a result of a well managed club that has developed over many years. The club is entirely made up of volunteers. These individuals love the sport of racing and have contributed to providing a quality facility for others to go racing.

Once you purchase your wristband, you'll have your pit pass. Then, walk through the pits and visit with the drivers and pit crews. What will you see?

You will:
* meet racers of every race, age, gender, and profession;
* see 15 different categories of karts racing;
* find drivers frantically repairing karts between races;
* children playing while Dad's and Mom's frantically make repairs;
* witness on track competition and off track sportsmanship;
* notice this is a family sport where your child doesn't sit on the bench, but is in the game!

Which kart is right for you? First, what age is the racer?

5 - 8 year olds have two choices:
Rookie Go Karts
Rookie Kage Karts

8 - 10 year olds have this choice:
Junior Sportsman 1 Heavy

8 - 15 year olds have these choices:
Jr. Kage Karts
Jr. Champ Karts

8 - 15 year olds just getting started have an additional choice:
(must move up in classes as skill level improves)
Jr. Amateur Go Karts

10 - 12 year olds have this choice:

Junior Sportsman 2 Heavy

12 - 15 year olds have an additional choice:

Briggs Junior Heavy

15 and up have several choices:
Briggs Stock Heavy
Briggs Animal Heavy
Adult Amateur (for adults that have never raced before)
Blue Wazoom
Pro Kage
Senior Champ

18 and up have an additional choice:

Unlimited All Stars (UAS)

You can view pictures of the different karts listed above. Read more about them on the rules pages. Understand what each of the flags mean. Learn the pre-tech and motor tech rules. Talk to the drivers in the pits. You can also send questions via email on the contacts page. Use the links page to explore other sites.

Buy your kart, view our schedule and get to the track!

Do you have tips you'd like to share to help others get started? E-mail me and I will add them to this page.