Is there a problem with using the West Bend engine?

Thank you all for your support!! I'll get in touch with those who are willing to help. OK, another question. I know there are McCulloch engines and West Bend engines. Can you put either kind on my kart?
Thanks
Deb

Hi- Thank you all so much for such a quick response. I just learned that my go kart is a McCulloch....not a Macullach. I guess it's obvious that I don't know much about them, but I want to learn and attend races. I live in northern New Jersey. Is there any race tracks in my area? I think it's probab...

Hello,
I am new to this and have a few questions. First, is there many women drivers in this sport? Second, I recently was given an old go kart. I'm told it's a MaCullach R1. Is this a racing go kart? What motors do these use? As you can see, there is a lot I need to learn.
Thank you,
Debbi