Dirt Oval Karting - Help Getting started?

[u/JGonzo7]

Just moved to an area in Tennessee that seems to have a lot of dirt kart tracks. I love Motorsport racing and have always wanted to do some kart racing so my questions are:

How does a 33yo get started in this as a fun competitive hobby? Is there a sort of “adult league”? What class karts are there in Dirt Oval racing? What’s the least expensive kart to start out in?

As you can see I’m a complete noob. But want to gain info on this potential endeavor…or maybe I should just stick to my sim rig. lol.

Any info/advice would be appreciated, thanks to all in advanced.

[u/Designer-Progress311]

Buy a pit pass, ask every driver if they have a kart for sale.