How to build a cheap, competitive racing stock/gas go-kart

2. Go-Kart Frame: The second thing you'll need is a frame. You can find any type of go-kart frame. You could use an expensive T1 frame or methanol kart-type frame, or you could find a used yard kart in a garage or yard sale somewhere for a few bucks. Or you could build your own. We've taken used yard karts and built our own as well. For examples, you can go to the bottom of the page and get samples of our simple-yet-effective go-karts in all of our top-point earning driver profiles. Whatever the case, here is a complete, do-it-yourself Go-Kart Kit. This kit in particular is everything you'll need to get started delivered to your door. Main frame, wheels, tires, rims, steering, seat, all but the motor and some adjustments here and there. Though it has a live axle, which is not as effective on our Galletta's track unless you change the right rear to free-wheel. Also, you can buy Build Your Own Go-Kart Manual - Revised Edition.

3. Wheels & Tires: At Galletta's, we've never had 100% tire specifications other than your drive-wheel cannot have deep digging grooves, studs, spikes, treads to dig up the track too much. When our club races at Oswego Speedway however, slicks are mandatory, so if you're planning on racing there, then you'll need to also get a set of slicks. Here are the sizes that we've used on our Galletta's Go-Kart setups. But, most of the below assemblies come with cheap "low speed" bearings. We take them out and put higher quality 5/8ths, preferably on all of the free-wheeling wheels. Of course, the drive-wheels need even higher quality than that. Below are the tire sizes and brands that we've used for years.

Our standard drive-wheel (left rear) hub and tire assemblies:
For the S-pattern drive-wheel tires, our standard Galletta's drive-wheel right-rear side tire for the past few seasons has been the Carlisle 13 x 650 - 6 Turf Trac R/S. Usually, we usually get them at a place called BJ's Small Engine located on Route 3, east of Fulton, NY. They usually have them in stock, so when you go there, please tell them that Matt from the Galletta's Go-Karts Club sent you! Thanks!

2-Piece, 4-Hole 6in. Split Rim Has 2 13/16in. bolt circle. Fits tire 410 x 6 and 530 x 6. Will work with hub Item#s 138291 and 13830. Note: Although we use this hub, we use washers and/or nuts for spacers and it can get a little complicated. But if you want a more durable hub, then contact us, as we know of a couple more sources, and then you may possibly be able to find a better rim to fit the wider tire.

This below set will have the slick that we like to use on Oswego Speedway's racing surface, but the rim would have to be used for left front. It would not be suitable for a left rear drive-wheel setup.

Our standard left front tire size (the wheel assembly will need stronger bearings):

Our standard right front tire size (again, higher quality bearings must be used):

4Ply Slick Tread Replacement Tubeless Tire for Pneumatic Assemblies -- 10.5in. x 410/350 x 4
For use on minibikes, gokarts, lawn equipment and hand trucks. *Tire Size: 410/350 x 4 *O.D.: 10.5in.

Our standard right rear tire size (again, higher quality bearings must be used):
2Pc. Split Rim Low Speed Pneumatic Wheel Assembly -- 11.5in. x 410/350 x 5
Fixed hub/twopiece wheel with tube. Complete pneumatic assembly with ball bearings. 2piece rim with 3/4in. bore. For speeds up to 20 mph. For use on minibikes, gokarts, lawn equipment and hand trucks. *Tire Size: 410/350 x 5 *O.D.: 11.5in. *2 1/4in. Long

Studded Tread Replacement Tubeless Tires for Pneumatic Assemblies -- 11.5in. x 410/350 x 5
For use on minibikes, gokarts, lawn equipment and hand trucks. *Tire Size: 410/350 x 5 *O.D.: 11.5in. *Depth of tread: 3.2MM

Come back often for more Galletta's Go-Kart type items for sale!

Though the owner of the property does not allow people under the age of 18 to race at Galletta's without the parents expressed permission and attendance (and even then they should be at least 16 years old), here is a cute kart for kids under 110 lbs.:

Dune Cruiser Go Kart

The ultimate Go Kart: sleek and motorized, with chrome trim and thrilling sound effects! This is the real deal authentic racing wheels, a grow-with-me frame, and dual brake systems. Includes low gear (3.1 MPH), high gear (4.9 MPH) and reverse. Supports up to 110 lbs. 12-volt battery and charger included. Keep it in our ingenious toy parking Garage yes, the remote control door really works! Requires 4 "AA" batteries (sold separately). And fill'er up, at our talking toy Fuel Pump, with motion sensor, prompts, buttons, and a "credit card!" Requires 3 "AA" batteries (sold separately). All for ages 3 and up. For even more fun, see our See N' Speak traffic signs. Large items may arrive in manufacturer's box with a picture of the item showing. Our motorized Go kart makes little heart's race! Has a sleek racecar look, with chrome trim, real racing wheels, gearshift Two speeds: low (max 3.1 MPH) and high (max 4.9 MPH), plus reverse Great sound effects: revving engine, acceleration, tires screeching, turbo, and horn Safety features: auto brake (stops when kids take their foot off the gas), hand brake, and safety fuse A lasting value - frame expands to grow with your child. Supports up to 110 lbs. 30-minute assembly, using a screwdriver Product will arrive with picture on the box Battery takes 8 hours to fully charge; unplug battery when not in use Made of plastic and chrome Measurements: Assembled: 34 1/2 "L x 32 1/2 "W x 19 1/4 "H Front Wheels - 8"D x 6"W Back Wheels - 10"D x 7"W Seat - 12"W x 9"L (15"H Seat Back) Foot Rest - 9"L x 3 1/2 "W

The Galletta's Go-Kart Club is the central organization for the Gas Yard Kart Championship of Oswego County, NY. The club races in a series of points races at Galletta's Greenhouse and Oswego Speedway every Summer. The entire season is here for your enjoyment. With 57 different racers and 28 points races in 2007 alone, our division boasts the largest dirt kart track, most weekly karting competitors, the most laps run, the most driving talent, the most speed-for-price ratio, and the class with the highest kart counts in the local area, and by far the most affordable carting anywhere in the world! ! If you live in or can make it to the Oswego, NY area during the Summer and early Fall months, then this is all you'll need to get started racing with us! And we guarantee that you will not find a more affordable form of racing, go-karts or otherwise!

The below chart shows the combined scoring totals every Oswego Speedway and Galletta's Greenhouse gas-only, 5-8hp "Super Yard Kart" event as seen in the above DVDs. That includes the Galletta's Fall Series, the Galletta's Summer Series, and the Oswego Speedway Super Yard Kart Series together.

2007 Gas Karting Championship of Oswego County
(Point Standings for the 2007 gas 5-8hp Championship of Galletta's & Oswego Speedway)
After 28 sanctioned events from 6/3/2007 to 11/4/2007:

Rank	Name & Go-Karts Piloted (Galletta's Club Regulars have profiles) Key: ^ = Timeouts used, ** Galletta's Klassic win, * Oswego Classic win, All motors have flathead Briggs 5hp unless otherwise noted.	Total Points (Place)	Average Points Per Event	Events	Feature Wins
1	Matt "Matty-Jo" Stevens (Galletta's #33, #0, #3) ^^ *	4173.00	149.04	28	14*
2	Chris "Chrusher" Stevens (Galletta's #8, #4, #5) ^ **	3594.00	149.75	24	4**
3	Wesley "Ogre" Stevens (Galletta's #4, #1)	2890.00	120.42	24	0
4	Kyle Reuter (Galletta's #5, 0, 4, 9, 7, 2, 24) ^	2754.50	131.17	21	2
5	Michael "MC" Howell (Galletta's #0, 6, 9)	2130.50	133.16	16	0
6	Dick "The Destroyer" Dann (Dann #86) ^	2056.00	120.94	17	1
7	Wavin' Nick "Of Time" Dann (Dann #68, 86)	1997.00	113.13	15	0
8	Melissa "Slow & Steady Wins" Gabel (Galletta's #3, #2)	1953.50	114.91	17	1
9	Oscar "Flyin' Oz" Berry (Berry #11, M11) ^^^^^	1851.00	108.88	17	0
10	Ryan Coleman (Galletta's #9, 0)	1301.00	144.56	9	1
11	Buddy Cottom (Galletta's #1, #6, #5)	1246.50	138.50	9	0
12	Missy Berry (Berry #M11, Galletta's #10, 2) ^^^^^^	1125.50	93.79	12	0
13	Eric Raponi (6.5hp OHV Raponi #83) [Oswego-only]	936.50	93.65	10	3
14	Gary Miller Sr. (Miller #24) ^	916.50	101.83	9	1
15	Russ Hockey (Hockey #00, Galletta's #0, #7, 6)	913.00	152.17	6	0
16	Joe Hayden (6.5hp OHV Hayden) [Oswego-only]	843.50	84.35	10	1
17	Kenny Lindsley Jr. (Galletta's #2, #1, #0)	766.00	95.75	8	0
18	Ken Lindsley Sr. (Galletta's #7, #2, S9)	578.50	96.42	6	0
19	Chad Leroy (Galletta's #7)	474.00	237.00	2	0
20	The Flyin' Hip Freddy Collins (Galletta's #2, 7)	462.00	92.40	5	0
21	Kelly Miller (Kelly-Mobile #Super9, #7, #1) ^	354.00	88.50	4	0
24	Barrelin' Brian Bortel (The Elbow-dropper Bortel #15)	311.00	77.75	4	0
26	Jason Mills (Maynes #38, Galletta's #6)	262.75	131.38	2	0
30	Ed Maynes (Maynes #43, #9)	173.50	86.75	2	0