Intro to Karting

The Essence of Racing

Accessible, affordable and fun. Just about anyone can start their racing career through karting, with our range of engines from the shift-free touch and go (TAG) category to the highly competitive shifter kart racing series.

Honda CR125 Engine

The CR125 is used in the popular Spec Honda and Stock Moto classes by a variety of karting sanctioning bodies. The Honda Racing Line offers racers CR125 parts, engine-rebuild kits and technical support.

Honda GXH50 Engines

The GXH50 Kid Kart engine delivers reliability and performance at a low cost to the competitor. It comes factory-sealed from HRC to eliminate "blueprinting." Engines are not resealable, and come with an HRC-spec clutch, engine mount, chain guard and hardware.

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Quarter Midget Racing

Designed especially for younger racers, quarter midget racing is an affordable, competitive entry point for young, aspiring circle track racers, whether on dirt or pavement.

Open-Wheel

Honda is one of the winningest manufacturers in INDYCAR®, and our Customer Racing open-wheel series—from Formula 3 to Formula F—help drivers build the driving and racing career skills needed to advance up the racing ladder.

Touring

Touring-car racing features vehicles originally designed for the street that are heavily modified for closed-course sprint or endurance racing. Honda and Acura vehicles and teams have a storied history of racing success in this category.