TAG Cadet Introduction

In the 1950’s, someone took a sparse metal frame, added four wheels, brakes, simple seat and a steering wheel and for the fun of it, added a lawnmower engine to give it power. Kart racing was born! After millions of miles of racing worldwide, driven by hundreds of thousands of drivers of all ages, kart racing continues to grow in popularity especially for children. Karts have become very popular and continue to grow in the sporting industry.

Kart racing today is a sophisticated, yet affordable form of motor sports. The tracks that drivers race on are similar in layout to a sports car type road course. The tracks range from ¼ mile to just over ½ mile in length.

This love of racing karts combined with the love for their children prompted two families to form HURRICANE RACING TEAM. Tim Glasson and Chris Williams are the driving forces behind HURRICANE RACING TEAM working diligently with their children, Cole and Hannah, who are the drivers. The pit crew for the team is comprised of Mothers, Brothers, Sisters, Grandparents, and Friends.

Kid Kart Introduction

With only a little over three horsepower, these Kid Karts can obtain speeds in excess of 45 mph. This speed may not sound fast to an adult but to a 6-7 year old child that is very fast.

Kid Karts use a 50 CC motor that is manufactured by Comer to produce the same horsepower. Limited modifications can be made to these stock engines but strict monitoring prevents power advantages. These small, fast karts have incredible cornering capabilities. They can pull over 2 G’s through the corners. Kart racing is such an incredible way for the young driver to learn the proper techniques of car control. In Kid Karts, it is the driver and not an illegal engine that makes the difference. It is no wonder that at least 90% of all professional drivers started their careers in a kart.

Cost of Racing

When they step up in class, so does the expense.

• Each Kart costs about $2500 to $3500 a year to operate
• Routine maintenance parts such as pistons, tires, spark plugs, gaskets, sprockets, and brake pads represent about a quarter of this cost.
• Engine replacement and competitive parts consume the rest.
• Costs such as entry fees for regional and national races can add an additional $3,000 to $5,000 a year,

At the Kid Kart level, the expenses can stretch a family’s discretional budget. But to step up in a class can become a financial burden. So, Hurricane Kart Racing was formed by the Williams and Glassons. Both Chris and Tim bring considerable technical skills to the team and some of the costs can be shared. To help offset the additional costs Sponsorships are offered. HurriCane is dedicated to providing Hannah and Cole the best possible chance to realize their dreams of becoming professional racing drivers. By being a part of a team they can see how their fathers work together and that team work pays off.