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POV | The Economics of Go-Karting | PBS

Duration: 03:23
Program: POV #2415
Broadcast Date: Feb. 23, 2012

Without the help of sponsors, the cost of kart racing can climb very high, close to $5000 a race! See how Josh Hobson raises money for his races and his view on pleasing sponsors.

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