E-Kart Racing

Go-kart racing has been around for a long time. The karts are loud with engines that require a lot of maintenance and fuel... lots of fuel. Due to the exhaust, racing had to be outside to protect from being overcome with the toxicities. An electric go-kart, such as the karts being raced at Racer's Edge in Burbank, eliminate all of the headaches. Electric motors require significantly less maintenance, are whisper quiet, all powered by fumeless electricity. The karts are very fast and handle sharp corners tightly due to a heavy and low center of gravity... all indoors.

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The birthday party group of Mark Messina get ready, with helmets some of them are testing out on each other, for their next race at Racer's Edge Indoor Karting in Burbank on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The competitive track can race as many as 8 electric-powered karts at a time, and the finishers get their time recorded and compared against the best times of the day, week, and month.

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Dion Harvey, of West Hollywood, has his car adjusted by crew member Tomas Lopez, of Burbank, for his tall height as he prepares for his first ever race at Racer's Edge Indoor Karting in Burbank on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The competitive track can race as many as 8 electric-powered karts at a time, and the finishers get their time recorded and compared against the best times of the day, week, and month.

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Kianu Morales, of Glendale, gives tips about how to better take the last corner before the timer to Noelia Rodriguez, of Culver City, who is about to take her second shot at the course at Racer's Edge Indoor Karting in Burbank on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The competitive track can race as many as 8 electric-powered karts at a time, and the finishers get their time recorded and compared against the best times of the day, week, and month.

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Jesse Chavez, 15, of Van Nuys, and Mark Messina, 15, of Sherman Oaks, share a moment before getting onto the track to race each other at Racer's Edge Indoor Karting in Burbank on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The competitive track can race as many as 8 electric-powered karts at a time, and the finishers get their time recorded and compared against the best times of the day, week, and month.

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Noelia Rodriguez, of Culver City, gives a nervous thumbs up as she approaches her car for her first ever race on the track at Racer's Edge Indoor Karting in Burbank on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The competitive track can race as many as 8 electric-powered karts at a time, and the finishers get their time recorded and compared against the best times of the day, week, and month.

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Tomas Lopez, of Burbank, gives racers some last minute instructions and makes sure the car is set for their body size, and that safety belts are attached before the karts roll onto the course at Racer's Edge Indoor Karting in Burbank on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The competitive track can race as many as 8 electric-powered karts at a time, and the finishers get their time recorded and compared against the best times of the day, week, and month.

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Racers make a tight right turn on the 9-turn, 825-foot track on one of 16 laps at Racer's Edge Indoor Karting in Burbank on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The competitive track can race as many as 8 electric-powered karts at a time, and the finishers get their time recorded and compared against the best times of the day, week, and month.

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A racer passes in a blur in a kart, that if set for an experienced adult, that can travel at 41 MPH at Racer's Edge Indoor Karting in Burbank on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The competitive track can race as many as 8 electric-powered karts at a time, and the finishers get their time recorded and compared against the best times of the day, week, and month.

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Roger Hernandez, of Sunland, waves the checkered flag to end a 16-lap race at Racer's Edge Indoor Karting in Burbank on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The competitive track can race as many as 8 electric-powered karts at a time, and the finishers get their time recorded and compared against the best times of the day, week, and month.

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The eyes of a young driver looks at the checkered flag waving to signify the end of the race at Racer's Edge Indoor Karting in Burbank on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The competitive track can race as many as 8 electric-powered karts at a time, and the finishers get their time recorded and compared against the best times of the day, week, and month.

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Racers gather as they complete their last lap at low speed at Racer's Edge Indoor Karting in Burbank on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The competitive track can race as many as 8 electric-powered karts at a time, and the finishers get their time recorded and compared against the best times of the day, week, and month.

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A racer takes a picture with his phone of the race results he just competed in at Racer's Edge Indoor Karting in Burbank on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The competitive track can race as many as 8 electric-powered karts at a time, and the finishers get their time recorded and compared against the best times of the day, week, and month.

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Jamison Traw, of La Crescenta, and Spencer Dryden, Glendale go over their last race results and check to see how they compare to others at Racer's Edge Indoor Karting in Burbank on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The competitive track can race as many as 8 electric-powered karts at a time, and the finishers get their time recorded and compared against the best times of the day, week, and month.

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A row of 8 karts are hooked to chargers that refresh the onboard batteries for another race at Racer's Edge Indoor Karting in Burbank on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The competitive track can race as many as 8 electric-powered karts at a time, and the finishers get their time recorded and compared against the best times of the day, week, and month.

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The birthday party group of Mark Messina, 15, of Sherman Oaks, in the first place position, pose for a group photo at Racer's Edge Indoor Karting in Burbank on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The competitive track can race as many as 8 electric-powered karts at a time, and the finishers get their time recorded and compared against the best times of the day, week, and month.

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Tony Torres, 10, of Highland Park, rests for a bit on the first place stand at Racer's Edge Indoor Karting in Burbank on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The competitive track can race as many as 8 electric-powered karts at a time, and the finishers get their time recorded and compared against the best times of the day, week, and month.

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