# Supercharged Miniature Vehicles Seth Kettleman's Jet-Powered Go-Kart is a High-Performance Ride By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-06-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-powered-go-kart References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/jet-powered-go-kart/22970/) & [cgi.ebay](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jet-Engine-Powered-Go-Kart-Gas-Turbine-Engine-Rat-Rod-Hot-Rod-Rocket-/150834100288?pt=Other_Vehicles_Everything_Else&hash=item231e69b840) The Jet-Powered Go-Kart is the latest do-it-yourself venture from high-powered engine connoisseur Seth Kettleman. Known to the online world for his many jet engine fueled vehicle creations from a replica Datsun of Back to the Future fame to a supercharged custom [Batmobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-rc-original-edition-batmobile), the designer never seems to run out of ideas for what he can strap a jet engine onto. This little kart can hit, and exceed, speeds of 100mph thanks to the addition of a recycled [Boeing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archer-aviation) 502-7 gas turbine engine that has been fastened onto the back of the vehicle. With its extremely low frame that nearly touches the ground and the excessive, ear-piercingly loud roar of the engine, riders may think that they are taking off in a bomber jet rather than cruising around in a [go-kart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-mario-kart). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High-powered DIY Vehicles:** Designing and building high-powered DIY vehicles that utilize jet engines or other powerful engines. - **Miniature Vehicles:** Creating miniature versions of popular modes of transportation, such as go-karts. - **Converted Engines:** Repurposing large, industrial engines to power smaller vehicles, such as go-karts. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Manufacturing and selling high-performance, DIY vehicles for recreational purposes. - **Entertainment:** Creating unique and thrilling experiences, such as high-speed go-kart rides powered by jet engines. - **Upcycling:** Finding new uses for recycled or abandoned industrial engines, such as repurposing them for smaller vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Adult Go-Karts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor-1.md) - [Debut Electric Go-Karts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenworks-stealth-go-kart.md) - [Branded Action Camera Go-Karts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-gokart.md) - [Air-Powered Racer Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md) - [Ultra-Powerful Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bo-the-turbo.md) - [Racing-Ready Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mach-one-electric-skateboard.md) - [Aviation Powered Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd.md) - [Motor-Powered Diwheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel.md)