Boise Spotlight New Business: DirtKart

BOISE, ID — "I am definitely comming back here."

Those were the words spoken by 12-year old Ivan Orcher of Boise as he climbed out of a Sodi RT8 racing kart. Orcher and his friend had jumped completed a 25-lap race with others at the new Boise business, DirtKart.

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DirtKart, located at 2929 Cole Road, Suite 130, opened to the public March 15 and already people are talking about the speed and exhilaration found flying around the oval dirt track. Suited up with a head sock and helmet, drivers are strapped into the 13hp karts before hitting the start line. As the green flag waves, participants take off, trying to keep the back end from spinning completely around.

The new Boise location is an expansion of the Tarr family, owners of similiar enterprises in Post Falls and Spokane.

Connor Elliott, a long time racer, is the newly named manager of the Boise location.

"Boise is growing fast and the family wanted to expand," h

e said. "This is real racing and there are no other dirt tracks in the area."

Elliott said the Boise location is not the final expansion plan for the motor sport.

"There are many more planned," Elliot commented when asked about future plans.

The Boise location is open everyday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The cost to race is $20 and a $5 head sock is required. All other gear is provided, including a helmet.

There is no minimum age to race, but those under 18 must have a parent on hand to sign a waiver. In addition, a minimum height of 56 inches is needed to reach the pedals on the kart. A maximum weight of 285 pounds is also in place.

DirtKart also offers pizza and other hot foods at the location and party rental of the raceway is available.

Patrons are able to book parties or find additional information at DirtKart.

DirtKart also has daily specials available through contact my text message and email.

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