Jalopnik: kart

Mini-Tumbler Built Presumably For Mini-Batman

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT

Hold onto your Batarangs kids, cause a fab-dork uber alles is selling plans for a mini-Tumbler. Now you can pretend to "build it for your kids" and then wear your Batman costume while driving it around the neighborhood.

There are so many stupid things you can do with this mini-Tumbler, and just think of all the Mini-Me/Batman crossover jokes you can make. Seriously, this is going to make Shriners parades reach a whole new level of surreal hilarity. We can envision wolf packs of these little monsters terrorizing the streets and the 911 calls from confused whitebread suburbanites. This is the kind of thing we want to play with for a while, but couldn't overcome the nerdshame to actually own one. (hanks for the tip Ariel ) [eBay Listing]

Go Kart Blasts Through The Isle Of Man At 100+ MPH

Andrew Didorosi — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:30:00 EST

There are no speed limits on most of the roads within the Isle of Man, which is something to think of when watching this video.

Don't blame us for the shot of adrenalin undoubtedly resulting from watching this clip of a go-karting nutter blasting through some urban area located on the Isle of Man. Catch the first part if only to hear racing as narrated by Paddington Bear. [AxisofOversteer]

Six-Wheeled Yamaha R1 Kart Ensures You'll Die Smiling

Mark Arnold — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:15:00 EDT

One of the most awesome death-traps we've seen in a while, this custom 6-wheel go-kart is powered by a 1000cc engine from a Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle. That means there's about 180 HP screaming directly behind you, sending power through all four rear wheels. This thing makes a 'Busa Kart look ordinary. We're somewhat surprised that it wasn't sold, even with its $6,000 starting bid. But then, the seller does say: "I DO NOT SUGGEST THAT ANYONE RIDE THIS KART." Never has going out in a blaze of glory been so simultaneously appealing and appalling.

[ebay via Autofiends]

'Busa Kart!

Mark Arnold — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:45:00 EST

What's that you say? Can't afford one of those new V8 Ariel Atom 500s? Well, who says the only way to have an insane power-to-weight ratio with four wheels is in one of those trackday toy cars? They're barely streetable anyways. Just do what this guy did, and mount a Hayabusa engine on your go-kart. It may have a tooth-gnashing, organ-jarring ride, as seen in the on-board video after the jump, but it sure delivers all the thrills you'll want.

[karthayabusa.blogspot]