karting interest has just kicked in!

[alex3012red]

Hi to all of you, new to the karting world (just interest now) got a couple of questions, when is the next race and where? would love to come out and watch and help if needed, if I can get into it.(karting not the race).
and also if I buy a first kart (used) what should I start with. iam a 44 year old young guy and only weigh 195 lbs.(with beer belly) don't really drink. 5'8". have had atv racing experience in the past, and also ride dirt bikes (as a hobby). live in south san diego.
and I am a decent 2 and 4 stroke bike,atv,jet ski. garage mechanic. so not afraid to get a fixer upper..any comments are welcome and greatly appreciated.. thanks

[alex3012red]

anybody out there!! seems like a dead forum..

[phil]

Hey Alex,
The forum is a little quiet right now since were in the middle of the off season.
For your size and age the 125 TAG class would be a good place to start.
There is an FA Kart package in the classified section that will give you an idea of a TAG Kart. The Rotax engines are popular and easy to get support with.
SDKA meets once a month at Qualcomm stadiam.
Look for the 2014 Schedule to be posted and for sure come out and check out the racing. Everyone is very helpful and would be happy to answer any questions and or help you get started. Picking up a used Kart from someone in the SDKA club is not a bad idea, you can save a lot of time and money setting up the Kart with someone there is that already familiar with it. . There are rumors of a championship winning (#4 ) yellow Kart (TAG) that might be available before the next season starts that would be worth checking out. I bet it would with some invaluable coaching.
Hope you get involved. Its awesome! Thx, Phil