This year, a new club for schoolchildren is planned to open in Shakhtinsk - auto-karting. The "Tarlan" project, developed for the Year of Working Professions, includes the opening of an auto-karting track. This will help young residents of Shakhtinsk not only get acquainted with technology, but also master skills that may be needed in the future.
Currently, 15 specialized additional education clubs operate in the city of Shakhtinsk.
— Our main task is to prepare children for adulthood. They should come to a decision on choosing a specialty based on the subjects and courses offered by educational institutions in grades 7-9, — believes the head of the education department of the city of Shakhtinsk, Nikolai Onsovich. — An analysis of the demographic situation in the region showed that boys predominate among students, so we decided to open another technical club and revive karting. Our city has been engaged in karting for more than 20 years, and there is a good base and experience for its development.
In recent years, one of the most popular clubs among students in Shakhtinsk is driving. Those who engage in it are given documents that give the right to obtain a driver's license after reaching the age of 18. And karting should open up even more opportunities for early adaptation for schoolchildren.
First of all, karting helps to study the basics of the dynamics and construction of cars. This knowledge will be useful to children, especially those who plan to study at technical universities. More than 50% of 11th grade graduates from Shakhtinsk enter Karaganda Technical University.
The new karting track will be located on the basis of the Schoolchildren's Palace No. 2. The land issue has been resolved, funds have been allocated for the purchase of 10 karts and the necessary equipment. There are also specialists, as well as a base of eight garages. It is planned to repair the building, install a new fence and renew the surface of the track.
Karting should return to Shakhtinsk, because this sport is always in demand, and interest in technical subjects is growing among students.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/929388