How to Draw a Go-Kart (Easy Step by Step)
A go-kart is a small racing car that sits low to the ground, and it is built from friendly shapes you already know. You will start with a long rounded rectangle, then add circles for wheels and a tilted oval for the steering wheel. It is a great first vehicle because every part is simple and easy to line up.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 8 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a go-kart step by step
How to Draw a Go-Kart · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The long body
Draw a long, flat rounded rectangle across the page, like a fat sausage lying on its side. Keep the corners soft and round.
Step 3: The seat
On top of the body, a little left of the middle, draw a tall narrow shape with a rounded top for the seat back. From its bottom, draw a short line sticking out to the right for the seat cushion.
Step 4: The wheels
Under the body, draw a big circle near the back and a slightly smaller circle near the front. Next to each circle, on its right side, draw a curved line like a second wheel peeking out, and add a couple of tiny lines where the wheels touch the body.
Step 5: The wheel hubs
Draw a small circle in the middle of each big wheel to make the hub.
Step 6: The steering wheel
Above the middle of the body, draw a tilted oval for the steering wheel. Draw a short slanted line from the bottom of the oval down to the body.
Step 7: The headlight
Near the front end of the body, draw a small circle for the headlight.
Step 8: The front bumper
At the very front, draw a curved shape like a sideways C that bulges out to the right from the body. It makes a little rounded bumper.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your go-kart? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a tricycle or how to draw a unicycle next.
Tips for drawing a go-kart
- Draw the long body first and leave plenty of room underneath. The wheels hang below it, so they need space.
- Make the back wheel and the front wheel about the same size. Draw the first circle, then look at it while you draw the second.
- For the steering wheel, start with a skinny tilted oval and then add the stick. Tilting it makes it look like it is leaning toward the driver.
Free go-kart coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this go-kart coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your go-kart drawing
Try a bright red or blue body with black wheels and a gray seat. For a creative twist, add racing stripes or a big number on the side.
Go-kart fun fact for kids
Go-karts were first built in southern California in the 1950s, when people made small racing cars from lawn mower engines and spare parts.
Questions about drawing a go-kart
What shapes do I need to draw a go-kart?
You need a long rounded rectangle for the body, circles for the wheels, hubs and headlight, and a tilted oval for the steering wheel. A tall narrow shape with a rounded top makes the seat.
How do I make my go-kart wheels look round?
Draw a light circle first and trace over it when it looks right. You can also trace around a coin or a lid for practice.
How do I make my go-kart look like it is racing?
Add a few curved speed lines behind it and draw a wavy road under the wheels. Bright colors and a racing number also help.
