Every bump and undulation gets transmitted straight to your body and hands. This is why go-kart racing, utilizing the skills and techniques of auto racing, is considered the purest form of racing. There's no technology to save bad driving, so all driving by the go-karter must be precise and controlled driving. In return, you get to feel what it's like driving a Formula One race car. Because of its elemental nature, go-karting challenges the driver totally.
Control is the leading edge in go-kart racing.
In fact many talent scouts look to the Go-kart circuits to spot future race talent. There are three basic types of go-karts. The entry-level kart is the fun kart. It has a centrifugal clutch, making gear changes unnecessary. The only two pedals to worry about are the throttle and brakes.