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Outlaw Kart Steering Wheel & Quick Release Guide

Outlaw Kart Steering Wheel & Quick Release Guide

How to choose an outlaw kart steering wheel: diameter, dish, tilt, grip and open vs flat top, plus quick-release setup...

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Hoosier A40T: The Game-Changing Tire for Flat Kart Racing

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,...

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How to Align an Outlaw Kart: Toe, Camber & Chain Alignment Guide

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.

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Outlaw Kart Throttle Pedal, Cable & Linkage Setup Guide

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...

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Outlaw Kart Weight Guide: Making Minimum, Cutting Pounds & Placing Lead

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...

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Buying a Used Outlaw Kart: The 8-Point Inspection Checklist

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,...

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Reading Your Kart Data: RPM and Cylinder Head Temp

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...

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Outlaw Kart Seat & Seat Cradle Guide: Sizing, Mounting and Weight Transfer

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...

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Outlaw Kart Off-Season Teardown & Winter Storage Checklist

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...

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Outlaw Kart Fuel, Oil & Filters: The Cheap Maintenance That Saves Engines

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...

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Outlaw Kart Safety Gear Guide: Helmets, Suits & Belts

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,...

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Outlaw Kart Clutch Tuning & Rebuild: Springs, Levers, Stall Speed & Disc Wear

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...

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