Kart racing as a sport has been successfully developing for as long as 50 years. During this time a plenty of various chassis designs have been created. Kart pilots and manufactures are in permanent search of more advanced designs which could increase karts competitiveness and provide victory in racing. This giant by volume and creative approach work is carried out on the basis of experimental research and testing of accepted solutions in races. And it undoubtedly pays off.

However, there would be no need in a significant part of work to be done if specialists had the harmonious scientific theory able to describe both the kinematic and dynamic processes and interconnections of the kart elements during race.

My acquaintance with the book «KART CHASSIS SETUP THEORY AND PRACTICAL GUIDE», written by Doctor Dmytro Franchuk, gives grounds to state that such theory is finally developed, after 50 years since the first kart had been made.

This book will significantly influence both evolution of kart chassis design and most complete application of their designed-in potential capabilities during chassis adjustment for competitions.

It is of particular importance that the development of the theory disclosing subtleties of the kart elements’ interconnections and their effect on handling will allow to make purposeful search of the best adjustments without long and tiresome practical searches. It will enable to save time for preparation to competitions and devote it for a more thorough pilots’ training. And it is known that all great world pilots came from karting.