European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - July 13, 1968, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Is photos by Scott Gates r. Is . By Ray Wrights a Ramstein Bureau chief the go go fad at Pitburg air base sunday afternoons is go parting at the old 71st missile support area a few Miles from the Field. Clearing the Concrete by Only two inches the Little cars Buzz furiously like a swarm of bees As the Drivers swoop rid Sway around the eight tight curves of the Quarter mile track marked of with Bales of Straw. Despite the miniature stature of the karts racing them Calls for skill in applying Power to pull out of skids to move through the pack and keep aware of the position of each of the other karts on the track. Speeds of 40 to 60 Miles an hour Are attained by the 70 to 90-Pound karts with the present track record 25.5 seconds for the Quarter mile. The chargers Kart club holds race three sundays monthly with individual races for class a karts up to Locc and class b super 150cc. A special powder puff race is an added attraction for the dedicated gals who pour on the Speed weaving around curves with instinctive rhythm As they Battle for position. Karts currently racing at the Pitburg track Are the american Fox Bug Lee or Dart with Mcculloch and West Bend motors specifically designed for racing. Cost ranges from $100 to $500. Without a second member  helmets and goggles Are required Well As Complete cover up clothing Sii As coveralls to protect the racer Fain jury by flying objects. Above the Aii boots Are also a must. A goggles Are a must for go Kart Drivers who sit right out front. Lost of the racing buffs have race Stock cars motorcycles or Micro midgets Back in the u.s., Lut generally this is their first experience with karts. Although their chargers club is hide pendent it operates under american Kart club  safety rules Are enforced by track Steward Mac Mclntyre with Bob Williams in charge at the pits. All Kart Are inspected by technicians before Star of a race. No member May practice at the track chargers president gives car Buret 4 St j i girls get a Chance at go Kart glory in powder puff events at Pitburg track. O racer is allowed on the track if i has drunk an alcoholic beverage that regular races Are scheduled july 14. Aug. 11, 18, 25 sept. 8, 15, 22, 29. Last race is set for oct. 13. Wayne Walters is chargers president Gene Dunn vice president and Peggy Mclntyre Secretary treasurer. Meetings Are held the third monday of each month at the sky Blazer recreation Cen Ter at 7 . Of a 1i�i -. Of to &.-&&sia. Karts May be Small but engine noise is loud As Youthful Spectator demonstrates. F Wye 12 the stars Anc stripes 1968 in a whine of tiny engines the go karts Are off at Pitburg. Driver at right favors upright position despite wind flow. The stars and stripes Page 13