I get the same sort of feeling. I’ve been fortunate enough to go to a full size track as well, though it’s a different experience.

There’s something about how open a gokart is. You feel every little bump in the track, and you can see EXACTLY how close your wheels are to the edge. Even leaning for weight transfer makes a difference in a kart. I do miss having power steering though. My hands and arms are always dead after a long karting session.