Nothing says summer time fun than a home-built go-kart that can race down the driveway with just as much thrill as two story roller coasters.


A go-karts (also called “go-cart”) can be gravity powered (without a motor) or include electric or gas powered motors. The gravity powered kind are also known as Soap Box Derby racers, and are the simplest kind to make since all you need is wheels, a frame, and a good hill (and a helmet!).


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4 Responses to “Gravity Go-Karts”

  1. Yes of course, but that’s a much more involved project. This project is just the first step then, learn how to make the frame and steering, and have fun with it!

  2. amelialuz1 says:

    can you make one with an engine?????!!!!!

  3. I am actually starting to design an entire course on automotive engineering, and that would be a perfect project to put in there!

  4. Patricia De Lazzari says:

    Can you show us a way to put a motor onto this project. We think it would be very fun.