I did cart racing for a couple of summers (not those weird American contraptions with the huge wings) and fell in love with the excitement. Being mere inches from the ground as you said adds another dimension that is hard to match. ….. I rented one many years ago; there was a private car rental business in my home town that had an odd selection of cars and the Stingray belonged to the owner. $60 if I remember. It was ok. Definitely fast. Rattly. … …

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