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Hoosier A40T: The Game-Changing Tire for Flat Kart Racing
The Hoosier A40T is a game changer for flat kart racing. Here is what it is, which size to run,...
How to Align an Outlaw Kart: Toe, Camber & Chain Alignment Guide
Before you chase horsepower, check your alignment. Here's how to measure toe, camber and chain alignment on an outlaw kart.
Outlaw Kart Throttle Pedal, Cable & Linkage Setup Guide
How to inspect, set up and fix the throttle pedal, spring, rod, cable and carb linkage on your outlaw kart...
Outlaw Kart Weight Guide: Making Minimum, Cutting Pounds & Placing Lead
Minimum weight is a floor, not a target. Where to cut pounds on an outlaw kart, where to bolt lead...
Buying a Used Outlaw Kart: The 8-Point Inspection Checklist
Shopping for a used outlaw kart this off-season? Here's the 8-point walk-around we'd do before handing over cash — frame,...
Reading Your Kart Data: RPM and Cylinder Head Temp
Your tach tells you a lot more than peak RPM. Here is how we read RPM and cylinder head temp...
Outlaw Kart Seat & Seat Cradle Guide: Sizing, Mounting and Weight Transfer
The driver is about a third of the total weight on an outlaw kart. Here is how to size a...
Outlaw Kart Off-Season Teardown & Winter Storage Checklist
The off-season is the cheapest time you will ever have to fix your kart. Here is the eight-zone teardown we...
Outlaw Kart Fuel, Oil & Filters: The Cheap Maintenance That Saves Engines
Fuel, oil and filters are the cheapest parts on the kart and the easiest to ignore. Here's how the fuel...
Outlaw Kart Safety Gear Guide: Helmets, Suits & Belts
A racer's rundown of the safety gear that actually keeps you in one piece in an outlaw or dirt kart—helmet,...
Outlaw Kart Clutch Tuning & Rebuild: Springs, Levers, Stall Speed & Disc Wear
A two-disc clutch is a stack of plates, six springs and a couple of lever weights — every piece measurable...
Outlaw Kart Bearings: Sizes, 206 vs 207, and When to Replace Them
Where every bearing lives on an outlaw kart, which sizes you actually need, the difference between a UC-206 and a...