Sitting on the grid & ready to race. Probably the next best thing to finishing your first race on the podium is the feeling you get sitting on the grid, ready to race. Waiting for the green flag to signal you to take your warm up lap before a formation lap, then its all green from there. But wait! There are a few things to consider before you even get to this point on race day. 1. 2-stroke versus 4-stroke classes. This is a consideration that can partially be determined by the amount you are willing to invest in the sport and how far you want it to take you. 2. What classes are available at my local club. Do I want to compete in sprint racing, road racing, oval and so on. Do I want to compete at a club or national level? 3. Once I start making decisions, how do I know what to buy, what chassis is the best or has the most support in my area. What sanctioning bodies rules to I have to learn and adheare by? What motor packages are available for each class? ** Honestly you would need to probably read an entire book to answer about a third of these questions, much less have it summed up in a small area of my website. I wont bother, there is so much GREAT information on the internet already about this subject alone. My best advice would be to talk to your local shop(s), attend a race and just start asking questions. In my experience everyone is always willing to talk racing. If you simply cannot wait that long ekartingnews has a great intro to karting that I would recommend to anyone seeking advice and information. Just click here: New To Karting