Before buying a kart to be driven by a child, it is better to understand which type is suitable for the age of the young driver: a higher class kart requires more strength to drive (given the greater power to manage and probably the greater grip provided by the tyres) with the risk of quickly tiring the driver. This will soon lead to a decrease in attention and an increase in the possibility of accidents.
Age is therefore a fundamental parameter for deciding on the offer of products dedicated to the youngest drivers. Precisely for this reason there are two age groups for which two different types of karts are designated for little drivers:

6-7 yeas of age: the Baby class, for which there are no races, is dedicated this age group - the first which, according to the regulations, is open to children (although, it must be admitted, some fathers have also put 4-5 year’ olds behind the wheel of a kart ...) – and for which there are only non-competitive track events or practice laps on dedicated track days.

8-12 years of age: the first class that opens the doors to racing is designated for this second age range: the MINI. MINI karts must be adaptable to the most disparate heights because children have different development and growth methods between 8 and 12 years of age. This is why all chassis manufacturers have accessories that can be installed to adapt karts to different needs. However, if a child is less than 100 cm in height, other changes will need to be made to optimise the driving position.