Awesome Go-karts

Segway’s upcoming Ninebot Gokart Kit turns the company’s two-wheeled MiniPRO scooter into a four-wheeled, app-controlled go-kart with a 15 mph top speed. The kit bolts on to the scooter and uses the latter as its rear wheels.

High speed drone flyer jab1a convinced the guys at Exeter, UK track RaceWorld Karting to let him fly his quadcopter around and chase down their staff as they raced on their indoor track. The resulting footage is exhilarating and puts you right in the middle of the action.

Nowness presents an excerpt from Christopher Kippenberger’s upcoming documentary Kart Kids. The film, which Kippenberger has been shooting for the past decade, follows three kids in Germany’s go-kart racing scene. We can’t wait to see more of it.

This motorized replica of Luke’s iconic X-34 Landspeeder is the perfect vehicle for Star Wars kiddies. It drives at speeds up to 5 mph and provides the illusion of hovering thanks to its blacked-out bottom. Max weight is 130 lb, so unless you’re a small adult, don’t even.

Daymak’s electric go-kart is so fast and expensive you’d be afraid to strap in. The C5 Blast’s standard version goes from 0 to 60mph in 3.9s, while the Ultimate does the same in an insane 1.5s, thanks to 12 ducted fans that offset the vehicle’s weight.

Madman inventor Colin Furze spent the last few weeks putting the finishing touches on a bonkers bumper car that packs a 600cc engine with 100bhp. Naturally, the man best equipped for its record-breaking run was Top Gear’s The Stig. Build videos here and here.

This unintentional public service announcement is brought to you by a first time rider and her shocked boyfriend. Thankfully, Redditor ciriviri says the rookie wasn’t hurt at all. Also, action cameras have come a long way.

Setting sail in 2017, Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest cruise ship, the Norwegian Joy, will sport a two-level outdoor go kart track, as well as an indoor attraction with bumper cars that hover. Now passengers can get both seasick and carsick at the same time.

The ultimate NERF accessory for kids (or really small adults), the pedal-powered Hauck NERF Battle Racer has placeholder brackets for up to four blasters and tons of darts, and lets kids take down their foes while in motion.

An in-depth look at the adult version of the drift-happy go-kart. The Crazy Cart XL has a variable-speed pedal, quick-change batteries and a higher powered motor. Drops 12/14 for $800. Skip to 3:00 for the crazy driving footage.

While we probably can’t fit on one, this motorized kart looks like a total blast. The tiny vehicle can turn on a dime, drifting and spinning like a bumper cart on crack for up to 40 minutes at speeds up to 12mph. Helmets are a must.

Sony takes Sackboy and pals and drop them into a PS3 Kart racing game, loaded with LBP’s charming style, wit and whimsy. Thought we’re a bit worried that Media Molecule didn’t develop it.

Winning our sexiest go-kart award, Beau Reid’s GK2G concept vehicle weighs just 65 pounds, a carbon fiber body, runs on lithium batteries, and folds small enough to fit in a car trunk.

Santa, we’ve been good this year. Now please send us the 25 mph max Garia LSV (Low Speed Vehicle), fitted with street legal safety equipment and double wishbone front suspension. Please?

Undoubtedly a rich man’s go kart, the DP-4 is designed to be easy and fun to drive, but it can be tricked out as well. Options include a 1400cc 200hp engine, and a proprietary AWD drivetrain.

Be the coolest dad on the block (or the dorkiest 30 year old, your pick) with a Tumbler Go-Kart (“T-Kart”), a mini version of Batman’s ride minus reverse; buy the full plans on eBay here.