This is the least expensive of all motor sports so if you want the adrenaline pumping thrill of formula one racing without the huge financial burden, give go karting a go! These super flat machines slide around the track at unbelievable speeds, and you can choose one to suit your ability.

Professional kart drivers reach speeds of up to 170 kilometers per hour on some tracks, though you might want to start out just a little slower. Have a go on a club track and see if go karting is for you. And if it is, you might even want to join up!

Suitable for almost any age group, from the most experienced karter to complete novice, fun karting is accessible and affordable. This is in fact where most people begin.

There are several categories of karts available. Your choice will ultimately depend on your age and objective, i.e. karting just for fun, or to be a serious hobbyist or ultimately making "La Formula Pilota" as your career.

Go-karting is great fun and relatively safe (as extreme sports go), provided the venue is well supervised and the karts properly maintained.