Aside from my sweet parents who, while watching me masterfully assemble Lego sets told me that one day I would be an engineer—this project truly expanded my interest in engineering and manufacturing before I studied at university. Years later, I cringe at some of my design choices but I am nonetheless still happy with the finished product.

The completed go-kart has 6.5  HP and a top speed of ~25 mph, and it sports a dual-purpose drive and brake sprocket. All components (besides, of course, the engine, seat, steering wheel, and wheels and tires) were fabricated in my garage, and most of the assembly is held together with hardware rather than welds, which really challenged my creativity.

And no, it sadly cannot beat a 2009 Ford Mustang V6 nor a 2008 Nissan 350z in a drag race (we tried).