I have quit karting and it was miserable. I wouldn't watch any racing on TV because it hurt to see any racing.I did start bowhunting and trapping, I fished alot more and got alot more done around the house.. Oh.. and I bought a new home too! Luckily my oldest son met a girl whose step father raced karts and it got me back in it. I never knew being a kart mechanic, engine builder, teacher would be so much fun! As much fun as I had back in the day racing, I have just as much fun today! With much less pain...lol