2008 Birel B25 Kid Kart
Summer's Birel Kid Kart is the first step in karting for the 5-8 year old racer. The B25
is one of the most popular karts in the Birel line-up.
The B25 is designed for safety and came race
ready with a COMER C-50 Babykart engine, Bridgestone YJL
tires and Birel's MTS* motorsport package which included anodized
aluminum components and "MOTORSPORT" steering wheel.
- Comer C-50 engine package
- Standard MTS* accessory package
- 25mm chassis construction
- 25x880mm (B) Freeline axle
- Adjustable front ride-height
- Freeline mechanical rear brake system
- Genuine Freeline aluminum wheels
- 280mm "Motorsport" steering wheel
- Rear Freeline cast brake caliper
- Freeline CIK bodywork
- Optional Birel castor/camber adjusters
- Turn-Key* (add only fuel and oil)
- Bridgestone YJL tires
Specs:
- Wheelbase: 780mm
- Rear Width: 525mm, Front Width: 550mm
- Overall Length: 1240mm
About Karting
Karting is one of the most exciting and
accessible forms of racing available. In terms of "bang for your buck"
there is no substitute for the speed, thrills and close racing action
that can be found in karting.
One of the primary attractions of
karting is that it doesn't require a transporter, trailer, race shop
and crew full of mechanics to compete. Becoming involved in karting
does not require tens of thousands of dollars either making it an
excellent point of entry in to the world of racing for many people. As
with all racing though it is never free, but well within the reach of
most budget minded racers.
The most popular classes and age groups at BeaveRun currently are as follows:
- Kid Kart (exhibition) 5 - 8 years old
- Cadet 8-12 years old
- Yamaha Jr. Can 12-15 years old
- Yamaha Pipe Heavy 15 and older
- TAG 15 and older
- Shifter 15 and older
Safety
equipment includes a safety rated helmet, abrasion resistant driving
suit and gloves, neck brace and rib vest are all required items. For
youth racers, a certified chest protector is also a requirement. While
there are many areas where a few dollars can be saved when starting
karting, going cheap in terms of safety is not one of them.
Transporting
a kart is an obvious consideration but can be as big or small of an
undertaking as you desire. While there are full race teams in the
paddock each week with tandem axle trailers and more, just as many
people can be found racing out of the back of an SUV or truck or
hauling karts on open trailers.
The requirements regarding tools and supplies range far and wide
depending on the specific class. A rolling kart stand is a practical
way to transport the kart from the paddock to the pits and it also
serves as a work station that can be very useful. Some items that are
found in every pit regardless of class are a fuel container, funnel,
air tank and air gauge. Actual tools vary from class to class but the
vast majority of the karts will require a full set of metric wrenches,
sockets and allen wrenches as well as an assortment of hand tools such
as screw drivers, pliers, needle nose pliers, wire cutters, rubber
mallets, etc. A cordless impact wrench can also be a very useful item
to have available.
Of course the single most helpful item to have with you at any time
is a friend to help move the kart in and out of the vehicle, start the
kart and be an extra set of hands when needed.
Once the kart and tools are in place, the best thing to do is to log
plenty of practice time during the open practice sessions and enroll in
one of the karting schools if possible. Karting is a very fun,
affordable way to go racing but it is a very serious and fast sport.
