A Howard County man spent thousands building a go-kart track for his son. Now, it’s at the center of controversy.

Chris Siperko’s 10-year-old son, Achilles, has a passion for go-kart racing and a dream to one day become a professional driver. The Siperkos travel to Florida from their Western Howard County home each weekend to practice racing, and often travel abroad to compete, but Siperko wanted Achilles to have a spot closer to home where he could practice. So, he built one in the family’s expansive ...