Trick/Olympic: A history lesson please

[XXX#40]

is this a 80s joker kart? has a margay seat, aluminum tank, torsion bar and adjustable rod ends. it has "kartland sales karts - parts" painted on the frame in the front.

No that's not a joker, Joker is a chassis name for a Trick kart that was released mid 2000's.
That's a very old straight rail, for sprint racing

 

[Pbracing81]

The 08 and 09 had the slip joint on the front end and under the seat. I have them both still and they are very good karts

 

[Ksfastman]

Can someone explain what this is for it's an 2013 T/O Redemption?

 

[Skidude]

To help keep your frame from getting bent if you’re in a wreck. It should always feel loose.

 

[racing promotor]

To help keep your frame from getting bent if you’re in a wreck. It should always feel loose.

This is what I was told when we bought ours new, added support for the tail piece of the tubing

 

[Ksfastman]

Mine's loose, thank you!!!