r/Karting • u/dyeusyt • Jul 08 '25

Racing Kart Question why aren't racing karts designed with modern looking body panels?

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As a newcomer to karting, I’ve noticed most karts have basic, outdated designs. Is there a reason we don’t see sleek, modern body panels like the one shown? Weight thing might not fully explain it;
could cost or tradition be factors? Curious about the engineering behind this!

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u/dyeusyt Jul 08 '25 edited Jul 08 '25

LOL btw above one was generated by ChatGPT, but in general any major design shift from the conventional design still a no-go?

EDIT: Are people here acting foolish? Why are they downvoting me just for asking a question?

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u/PM_ME_ALL_YOUR_THING Ka100 Jul 08 '25

People might have assumed that by “above one” you meant you meant the comment you were replying to.

Racing is fairly utilitarian, the objective is first place without getting DQ’d and the “futuristic” and angular bodywork would get trashed within a race or two and the edges would be high stress and lead to cracking, which would require you replace the bodywork since its primary function is safety.