Karting is a motorsport, and motorsport tends to be expensive.

Things you will need:

• A kart - and it must be of a class with an age range which matches your age. See the Classes page of the KartSport site. This will cost from $1500 upwards, depending on how competitive you expect to be. Your local kart shops may have some for sale or you may find one on the Classifieds at KartSport New Zealand.
• A trailer, or a van to transport the kart and your gear.
• A helmet of a make and type approved by the rules and less than 7 years old (check the manufacture date BEFORE you buy!).
• Tools - sockets, spanners, pliers, screwdrivers and a few specialist tools to make life easy.
• A race suit of an approved type, along with gloves and sturdy shoes.
• Insurance - most standard policies will not cover a kart and the setup. See Kartside Insurance for some great deals.
• To join a club, and then get a racing licence from Kartsport (see Joining).

The club can provide advice - just ask club@kartsportwellington.co.nz - we can help or can point you to the kart shops within the area.

One thing often overlooked is insurance - most policies will not cover a kart. See Kartside Insurance for some great deals.