Rocket Rob
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I know this most likely has been discussed before but I don't have time to look for it.
My son raced champs on dirt from 1996-2004. We left the sport and am now returning. When we left champ karts was drawing a fair amount in each class and we had a class wherever we went. Before returning I would have bet money that champs would have been the dominant class today and possibly be mandatory at this point (at least in Jr. classes). What happened?
There are very few champs around today and only a few chassis companies listing new champs. I love this sport and have been involved since 1988 (minus the last 9 years while son went in Marines and got a college degree). If I am paying the racing bills we will only race champs. The risk to injury is just too high for us to consider open karts. We live in NW Florida and will be racing with The Florida Champ Kart League. However all the tracks they race are 150-300 miles from home.
My question is WHY? What is the appealing factor of an open kart vs. the safety of a champ, not to mention the great sprint car style of the champ?
>Remember, Regardless of age, use a cage!
My son raced champs on dirt from 1996-2004. We left the sport and am now returning. When we left champ karts was drawing a fair amount in each class and we had a class wherever we went. Before returning I would have bet money that champs would have been the dominant class today and possibly be mandatory at this point (at least in Jr. classes). What happened?

My question is WHY? What is the appealing factor of an open kart vs. the safety of a champ, not to mention the great sprint car style of the champ?
>Remember, Regardless of age, use a cage!
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