DIY Network

Go-karts have been around since the 1950s providing a source of fun for the young, and for kids of all ages. In this episode of Weekend Mechanic, host Bruce Bonebrake shows you how to assemble a go-kart from a kit. Building a go-kart from a kit is a relatively straightforward project for the weekend mechanic. There are racing go-karts that can reach speeds of 100 mph. For our project, we undertake a more modest variation on these mini-vehicles: a "yard cart" built for top speeds of around 30 mph.