Where Did The Name Go Kart Come From?
Where Did The Name Go Kart Come From? The “Go-Kart” name was termed by Lynn Wineland, a former editor of Hot Rod Magazine. The first production go-kart, the Go Kart 400 racer, sold for $129.50 (around $1,100 in today’s money). Why is it called go kart? Etymology. The exact origin of the term is unclear.