Inside Karting

You've had an accident, but now you need to work out whether your kart is bent. Kart manufacturers design their chassis' a lot softer these days. That's to try and counter the softer tires racers use. A softer chassis absorbs a lot of that flex when drivers are cornering. Now we're seeing a lot of karts having accidents because drivers are going at higher speeds which is sometimes too fast for kids. So now suddenly, some of these seven to 10-year-old kids are driving as fast around the turns as what X30 is doing. The nature of the tire is so sticky, the kids are almost flat out around a lot of the corners. Now when it comes to having an accident, how do we know whether our chassis is bent or not? The first way to try and assess whether your kart is bent is by putting it onto a kart jig. That's not always possible because there might not be anyone at the track that has a jig. But if there is someone there, whether it's a team or a shop, that's the best way to test it. It requires the front and rear wheels to be removed & possibly the rear hubs to come off the kart. Then place the kart into a jig, which is a level stationary platform, and then they check all the measurements. So, whether that's the rear rails, the c-sections, or just naturally whether it's up or down on one side of the kart. But it's a lot truer and easier way to assess the side to side whether everything's straight.Need more information now on kart setup, then we have a dedicated setup program there for you.To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

With more than 30 drivers on a race track that is less than one kilometer long, no matter how much we prepare there will always be a tussle or two in the opening corners. Sadly it may be the end of your race if you are directly caught up in this. It's super important to be looking as far ahead as you can to see what is happening. If you're starting in the mid-pack, look towards the front row. If there's a skirmish there, it gives you time to take evasive action. Are karts starting to spin or lose control? Anticipate in which direction these karts are going and drive the opposite way. Too many drivers focus on the front of their kart, not 2-3 rows in front. So when an accident occurs in front of them, they don't have enough time to process where to go, and they drive straight into the incident. Despite looking easy after it has been broken down for you in this article, the conditions on track are far different. There you will find only a few seconds to make such a crucial decision. These reflexes are what makes drivers almost superhuman and is something that can be trained and practiced. To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

Today I'm looking at how to check your chain tension. Now, when it comes to chains, I find they're wearing out a lot faster than what they previously were. That could be down to the quality of the chains, or it could be that we're now driving faster engines. With drivers being on the track for more practicing, a lot of these factors are wearing out chains a lot faster. If mechanics are not on top of the chain tension, we're going to find too much slack in the chain, and we might have more mechanical failures or just the performance of our kart is not the same. Low performance categories, such as four stroke karts & cadets' karts can have a little bit slacker in that chain because there's less power to flick that chain off. As a rule, when it comes to, Mini Rok cadet engines, once it's all fitted, you can move your fingers up and down to see how tight the chain is. We aim for it to just touch the front chain guard that goes onto the engine, not the rear chain guard.Need more information now on kart setup, then we have a dedicated setup program there for you.To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

Over the last 12-18 months Kart Class has been working on a new feature to answer peoples questions (immediately!).Now if you're unsure of what setup adjustment to make at the race track, don't know what tyre pressure to use, or a certain sprocket for over 30 circuits, Kart Classes latest invention APEX will help!Simply type in your question & receive feedback in seconds on what to do.APEX has a waiting list with early subscribers gaining access next week.So don't miss out on the latest invention to join the Kart Class team & sign up here: APEX (kartclass.com) To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

Winning races comes down to being fast, but also being consistent.That might mean stringing 10 laps in a row within 1 tenth of a second. What this does is, by making less mistakes, chasing drivers will find it harder to overtake and beat you.Consistency means finding the same markings around the track and aiming to hit these points lap after lap.Drivers should be looking out for landmarks around the circuit and not using a shadow as this will change from lap-to-lap and session to session.To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

Motor Racing is all about driving fast and trying to beat your competition.But sometimes that means we need to overtake our competitors to get in-front and win the race.Nerves, confidence and choosing the right corners are all important when it comes to learning how to overtake other drivers.Setting up a pass so that the driver doesn't get you back the following turn or switch you back on the exit.We try providing tips and techniques to listeners to make efficient overtakes and stay ahead of the pack. To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

Today we're discussing go-kart rear axles. When it comes to motor racing, cars have suspension. So karting is different because the rear axle acts like a suspension. It might flex a little bit here and there depending on the stiffness of the axle, but realistically it doesn't spring like suspension does. So, it's important to use it as a tuning tool depending on the conditions that you are driving in. You might find if it's 15 degrees or it's 35 degrees, you might have to use a different axle, or depending on the tire compound or the changing grip levels across a race weekend.Drivers & mechanics can also change the length of the axle. The different stiffnesses change how much the kart flexes in the rear. There are different size axles for cadet karts compared to a senior kart. It's important to know that most kart manufacturers send karts out with a neutral medium axle. Now, the reason why karts are designed around that neutral setup, is it gives you a bigger window to fine tune your setup of the kart. You're very limited with the changes you can make when you're at one end of the spectrum. That's why kart manufacturers design karts around a neutral setup, and at least that way you can fine tune the chassis it if it's not quite right. You're able to try a softer axle or to a different length axle.If you need to learn more information about how to setup your go kart, we have a dedicated Kart Setup Guide, to help you make informed decisions across a race weekend. Check it out here: Go Kart Setup Program (kartclass.com)To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

Today we're going to be discussing how to go-kart in the rain. Now, for most of us, we tend to want to drive as it's easier. When you drive in the rain, things are going to wear out quicker; engines, tires, cleaning the kart, that takes more time. The chances of spinning out are more evident with the wet weather, but let's face it, motor racing is driven in all conditions. So, we need to learn how to drive in all conditions so that we can be prepared for all weather conditions.When it comes to driving in the wet, we want to choose the right tires and kart set up for the conditions. What we find sometimes is that if it's only a little bit wet, the fastest tire is still a slick tire. It's still a dry tire but you might have to adjust your driving style or your kart setup because there's just not enough water for the treaded wet tires to have enough grip. If there's not enough water on the track, they're going to wear out quickly, so we've got to make sure that we're choosing the right tires for the right conditions. As a rule, I would say that if you're on slick tires and the track is 10 seconds or more off, then usa a wet weather tire. Anything under 10 seconds, then it's probably going to still be a slick tire in the slippery conditions.Some of the quicker adjustments you can make on the grid or at the last moment, can be to widen the front track by spacing your front wheels out. That increases your front steer which helps in the slippery wet conditions. The other thing is to increase your tire pressures. It might mean if you're normally using 15 PSI, and there's a little bit of drizzle, you might run 20 PSI, so an extra 5 PSI, that might be sufficient to get temperature in the tire. With extra heat, hopefully you can get more grip. Another thing you might want to do is put an air box cover on so that your engine doesn't suck in too much water. If that's the case, then you might find that you have a mechanical.To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

Today we're going to be discussing how to find the last one second in kart racing. Now, it can be quite frustrating as you're starting out in karting and you're picking off one to two seconds at a time because you're just starting out and it all seems a little bit too easy. You're like, oh, how good's this going? My times are dropping. Then it comes down to that last second, and it's extremely hard to put it all together to get onto that front pack. Now, it can be tricky, but we want to look at three key areas as to where drivers are potentially lacking. From my experience of coaching, probably over 1000 or 1500 kids in the last 10 years, these seem to be the three main areas where drivers who are more than one second off seem to be struggling with. The first point we want to look at is not using the whole racetrack. It might seem simple, but even just giving up 30 centimetres of racetrack on every corner, which some tracks have 12 or more corners, is just slowing you down. So by not using all the track, drivers are either turning the steering wheel a lot more, which slows them down. Or they might be lifting on corners where other drivers are flat out.To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

Let's look at why it's so important to not just drive at the one circuit. For some people, they don't have the luxury of having a circuit close to them. So, they might have to travel one or two hours away and be forced to just drive at the one circuit. If you are fortunate enough to have a couple of circuits within a reasonable drive, we want to look at the key advantages of experiencing new circuits. The first advantage is you can get stuck in a rut by just being at the one circuit. Now it feels comfortable, you hit your certain lap times, but after quite a few thousand at the one track, it's hard to then just push yourself out of that comfort zone. Then suddenly you go to a new circuit, you might be experiencing tighter hairpins or some curbs that you can use, where at your local track, you might not be able to use. They might be a lot more aggressive or rougher. The drop-off in the circuit might be a lot more aggressive, where you're a bit nervous to get to the edge of the track. It could be different camber. It's always very important to learn a positive cambered corner, which is for our readers, like a NASCAR circuit where it's banked.To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

Let's look at when to use positive or negative camber in kart racing. Now the first thing is what is camber? That's changing the angle of the tire. As you are looking at it from a top-down point of view, if you've got the tires pointing towards the inside of the kart, that's going to be negative camber. If they're pointing towards the outside of the kart, it's going to be positive camber. What we see with racing cars is, they've got suspension, so you're going to notice their tires are pointing towards the inside, towards the chassis or the frame of the car. That's negative camber.Stay on top of your karts setup to maximise on-track performance.To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

Let's be honest. It's all good qualifying up the front, but if you aren't good at the race starts, then it's all a waste of time.There's different techniques drivers can use to get a better launch, this then gives the driver an opportunity to pass a few drivers.Then working out whether the inside, or outside (more risky) line is going to be best depending on your position and risk factor.Let's dive into this episode of how to get a good race start.To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

In motor racing, driving in the wet conditions can be more difficult than driving in the dry conditions. Wheel spin, limited grip, understeer, are all factors that are exaggerated in the rain. For drivers though, they need to learn how to adapt to all conditions so that on race day, they are ready for whatever challenge is thrown at them.In this episode, we try explaining three basic tips that can give your driver more confidence in the rain, to improve their lap times, and move up a few positions.If you've enjoyed this episode, be sure to send it to a friend of yours who could benefit in these conditions.To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

Let's discuss how some drivers can dominate on a practice day, but then can't translate that onto a race day. We see in practice sometimes, kids setting the fastest laps they've ever set. Two days later, or a couple of weeks later, get to race day and suddenly, they're 0.4, maybe even up to one second off the pace they were driving the weekend before. How's that possible and what changes sometimes from a practice day to a race day? The first thing we're going to be discussing is pressure. On a practice day, generally there might be other karts on track, but there's possibly you just racing your lap time. You might be doing a 46-second lap time and really, you're just racing yourself. You're trying to brake later than you normally do. You might be trying a slightly different line. You might be trying to take a little bit more curb than you're used to or you're trying to accelerate earlier. But realistically, you're just racing the clock on a practice day. And so, if you do make a mistake, that's totally fine because most karts have a clutch these days. If you do spin off or you run wide, it doesn't matter because you can just get back into it on the following lap. When it comes to a race day, you might be a little bit more tentative because if you do run wide or spin out, that could jeopardize your race result. Straightaway, you might be only driving at 90 or 95% of your full potential, and that could be a reason why you are half a second off the pace of what you're doing during the week.To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

We pay a lot of money for our race tires, and we pay a lot of money to get a good engine. We buy brand new go-karts, and we still find ourselves finishing in the middle of the pack. We're now wondering to ourselves, "Well, we've got all the equipment, we are getting coaching, and we still can't move up the pack. What can it be?"Well, a lot of it comes down to the mindset, how we are thinking, what we're stressing about, what we're confident in, and the drivers that we might be nervous when we're driving on the track with. Now, all these things, that inside noise, as a driver, you put your helmet on and it's only you now. You start your engine, and you are the one in control.All that coaching most likely has gone out the door because when there's 20 other people in your race and they're trying to carve you up on the first couple of laps, it's very hard to try and remember what that coach was saying to you. You've got to do a lot of your homework before you get to the track. You want to have that positive, winning mindset as we like to call it before you put that helmet on.To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

We discuss the pros and cons of data analysis in this podcast. Now, technologies improved a lot over the last five, 10 years, and when I was winning all my races in the 2005, 2015 era, we didn't really look a lot into data analysis. It just wasn't something that technology was up to scratch with.So nowadays when you're looking at, whether it's a Mychron unit, or Starline, Alfano, Motech for racing cars, the amount of knowledge that that computer system can gain from your driving is incredible.Whether that's where you're accelerating, where you're braking, how much brake pressure, you can GPS your racing lines, your RPM to make sure when you change the sprocket, whether it's any good or it's bad, engine temperatures. All of these things can be quite confusing and quite daunting as well, if you're new to karting. It's like, "What do I actually need to look at for me to try and establish how to go faster?"A lot of drivers don't utilise data analysis and still win races. So don't think if you're not doing it, you can't be competitive. If you're looking to improve your kart racing, we offer driving programs & kart setup programs to help the mechanics.Be sure to visit our site to see how we can help you out!To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

Tire management is something drivers don't always think about, but it plays a big role in the results. Now a lot is determined by how hard or how soft the compound of tire that you're driving on. It also has a lot to do with the track surface itself, so whether it's abrasive or it's a smooth surface and the temperature of the day does have a bit to play with how tires are going to wear.The first thing we're going to try and look at with tire management is that drivers need to understand they can't push a hundred percent on soft compound tires throughout the whole race meeting. Sometimes you might be doing qualifying, four heats, and a final, it might add up to 60 to 75 laps of racing and when you've got a soft compound tire and you start to overdrive it, they overheat.That's when you start to see tires starting to grain. Now it's very hard for a tire to grain and then, all of a sudden, start to look clean again. So, it's at that point where you want to almost push hard in qualifying to get your ultimate lap time in, and then if you've got the opportunity to in the heat races, maybe bring it back like 10% of your driving so you don't drive qualifying laps in all your heat races. Then in the final, you've got a little bit up your sleeve because you've got more tread than your other competitors do.We focus on tire management and driving consistent laps in our Champions Program that is targeted to drivers looking to win state and national level events. Be sure to check out our social channels to learn new tips and techniques on Instagram. To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

When we're starting out in karting, it's daunting!We've got no idea what's going on, what do we buy, what pressures do we use and how and where do we drive on the racetrack?I've covered the 3 biggest mistakes that beginners make when they enter karting.Time and time again, drivers don't realise they are making mistakes, so with bad repetition, these mistakes become habits and are hard to shake!Hopefully this advice enables you to learn quicker and make good progress.If you're making these mistakes our Beginner Program is best suited to rectify these, and you can check it out here.Let us know what was your biggest hurdle when getting into karting!To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

The second round of the Australian Kart Championships took place at the Tiger Kart Club in Wanneroo, Western Australia this past weekend.It was the first time a Western Australian circuit has held a round of the AKC since it moved to a five-round championship, and the first at Tiger Kart Club since 2005.For a lot of competitors, the 6,000km + road trip was a new experience across the Nullabor, and thankfully from all reports all teams came out unscathed.We look at the event, how it was run, the layout, how the local drivers fared and how tyre management played a key part across the weekend.The next round of the Australian Kart Championship takes place in Newcastle, NSW on June 4-6. To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

The next circuit we're looking at in our USA Track review is Atlanta Motor Sports Park in Dawson, Georgia. So the track itself is a private club and it shares the facility with a car racing track. So, it's not something that you can just rock up with your car in the back of a truck or a van and just go and drive the facility. You must be a member, which I think costs around $2,000 - 3,000 for the year. A little bit more expensive than most of the facilities that we'll be discussing on our as American kart tracks, but once you experience the facility you can see the value for money! Once you get inside this facility, you sort of see what you're paying for. The track itself is like Spa-Francorshamps in Belgium for the F1 circuit or for our Australian readers it's like Bathurst. You can see only parts of the track because it's so undulating being on the side of a mountain and you're looking around going, holy crap, I'm not going to be racing on that part of the track.  Being situated on the side of a mountain, it's incredible to think that a kart can race on that much undulation. I've never seen a circuit like it. I don't think that just from listening to this podcast, the I can do it justice as to how impressive the layout is.If you're competing at Atlanta Motorsports Park and need some more help, then be sure to check out our Track Guide here that gives you the inside knowledge you need to be fast!To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

The next track we are reviewing is the GoPro Motorplex Circuit in Charlotte, North Carolina. The facility is world-class with state-of-the-art lighting allowing this circuit to be used all day and into the evening. With motor racing being such a big part of the town, it's common to see Indy Car, Nascar and Sprint Car drivers on track during the week honing their skills. Drivers such as Will Power, Scott Mclaughlin, Jimmie Johnson, and Kyle Larson have been present on practice days which is something that the local club racers get the privilege to share the track with at the same time. About one mile away from the GoPro Motorplex is the Penske Race team operation. This is home to the Indy Car & NASCAR operations and these drivers are on the track most weeks.  It's a cool place to meet new people to build relationships with, and they run club events monthly with larger events taking place at different stages of the year.  The lighting facility they have at this track allows their rental fleet of karts to run for 12 hours a day, offering newcomers into the sport an opportunity to get started very easily. If you need more information about the GoPro Motorplex or how to drive this circuit fast, be sure to check out our track guide on this racetrack here. To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

We're going to try and do a miniseries & talk about some USA kart tracks that we recently toured on a road trip.How to get involved in some of these different facilities around the country, but also just giving it a review on what we thought it was like driving at these places, who we drove for when we leased the kart packages, and a general sense on what it's like to race at these tracks. The first track that we are going to be talking about is New Castle Motor Sports Park in Indianapolis. So, we were fortunate enough late last year to receive a package from the MPG Motor Sports Group and got to drive a KA100 engine on a Kart Republic chassis. We just hired a van and cruised out to New Castle Motor Sports Park, which is one of the closest facilities to their workshop. Our first impression of the track is it's very wide open, long straights. It does have a couple of hairpin corners in there that lead onto long straights, but a very fast and flowing racetrack. A bit of history in the club rooms there with some of the past drivers that have raced at the track is on display. Comet Kart Sales shop, Mark Dismore Jr is there where they build the engines and have their warehouse full of spare parts as well. So accessible for the driver to go to the track and have support & spare parts available. They've also got pit garages that you can rent out as well. If you're looking to race at New Castle Motorsports Park and need some help, you can check out our Track Guide for the circuit here. To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

When it comes to Motor Racing, there is a lot of countries represented in all categories. But which countries produce the fastest drivers consistently?Formula 1 has drivers from North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, and we know Italy is the home to most of the major karting manufacturers. But what makes these racing drivers so good? Is it the conditions they drive in? The competition they're up against? The tyres they drive on?There's a host of reasons that some countries excel more than others, so we've picked a few countries that consistently produce star drivers.Let us know which country you think has the fastest drivers!To learn more about what Home – Kart Class has to offer be sure to visit our site.Want to watch the podcast episode instead? Follow us on Youtube hereYou can join us at Instagram here to see the latest tips.

Any sporting competition entails dealing with pressure & karting is no different. But how drivers can cope when others are on their bumper and concentrate on their own driving is what sets apart the good & great drivers.It's all good and well having the best equipment, but it's your mindset that can propel you to the top constantly.The other challenge is handling your parents, mechanics or coaches emotions after an on track session. Sometimes this can be a burden on drivers as the constant pressure puts a weight on the drivers shoulders and the next session they're nervous about making the same mistakes.Hopefully this episode can help drivers deal with pressure and be better equipped next time at the race track.Let us know in the comments how you best deal with pressure.If you want to jump on my social channels feel free to at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kartclass/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davesera96Online Karting Programs: https://kartclass.com/

In motor racing, engines play a big part to a drivers lap time. But the other area that's often overlooked, is the braking zone!How fast a driver can go from their maximum speed to their minimum speed, not over-slowing the kart and overtaking your opposition, means the braking zones are super important.In this episode we discuss a couple of techniques a drivers can test to see what works best for their class the next time on track.Karts with lower horsepower don't need as much braking, and corners with camber are also in the same situation. So understanding what corners you are approaching, at what speed, and what the exit of a corner looks like will tell you what technique is best.If you've enjoyed the episode, be sure to let your mates know! And if you're looking for more support in your kart racing, check out our online karting programs at Home – Kart Class where you can learn more!

As a parent or mechanic, seeing your driver constantly look over their shoulder is infuriating! You think to yourself, "just concentrate on what's in front of you, don't worry about what's behind you!".So in this episode, I wanted to chat about why drivers tend to look behind, what they can do to avoid it or at least give some tips & advice on when it's safe or necessary to do so.I still get annoyed when I see my drivers looking behind, even after years of coaching & advice, so I hope this episode helps you out.Hope you've enjoyed this episode of our Kart Class Podcast. If you need some help with your kart racing, be sure to check out our online karting programs here!

To get the most potential from your kart, you need your engine on song. That's why understanding your carburettor and the correct settings can extract that last bit of potential.The first six letters in Motorsport spell Motor, so we know we need good performance to be competitive. This episode is trying to teach drivers and mechanics the understanding of a lean or rich carby and how to best tune their engines.With more technology available to drivers these days, mechanics are able to download and see the air fuel mix ratio and lambda settings at their disposal after a session and then tweak the carby settings.Hope you've enjoyed this episode of our Kart Class Podcast. If you need some help with your kart racing, be sure to check out our online karting programs here!

When it comes to driving, does talent get you further up the grid, or will hard work prevail?Having coached over a 1000 different drivers in the past 12 years of my business, I have seen some extremely talented drivers. Whilst other drivers take longer to pick things up & as a result may take 12 months to get up to speed.So does having a natural talent make you better or can all drivers achieve similar results on the back of dedication, asking questions and the will to learn?As I look back on my karting career, things didn't come naturally to me, I was off the pace for 12 months, and by the 18 month mark I got my first trophy. The will to want to always improve & with the right guidance, I was able to build confidence, resilience and that's when things turned for the best.Hope you've enjoyed this episode of our Kart Class Podcast. If you need some help with your kart racing, be sure to check out our online karting programs here!

Motor Racing can be expensive, so working out where to best spend your money is important when starting out.On this podcast episode, we look at the pros & cons when it comes to buying a new or second hand kart. Is it better to save your budget & start second hand, or is it safer as you know what you're getting from a new package.I try enlighten both sides of the equation to give karting drivers options when looking at their next package.This is a must for anyone looking to get started in karting!If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class offers karting drivers advanced digital training programs online for all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited to you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.Thanks to On Audio Post for the production of this episode.

You go to the race track, listen to every Tom, Dick & Harry and get completely lost on what to do. You watch other parents changing axles, engines, tyre pressure and wonder if you just leaving the kart alone is a detriment. Sometimes, leaving it quite basic will reap rewards and you don't get lost. On this podcast episode, we look at general karting tips to help improve your on track performance. There isn't one thing that will get you to the front of a kart race. It's a combination of driving, setup and engine performance that will get you there. This is a must for anyone looking to get move their way through the field!If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class offers karting drivers advanced digital training programs online for all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited to you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.Thanks to On Audio Post for the production of this episode.

So you've watched Formula 1 or Supercars and wondered how those racing drivers got started in their career? Well 98% of those drivers first got involved in motorsport through kart racing, where they can hone their skills and learn the fundamentals.On this podcast episode, we look at driving a go kart for the first time. What drivers should look out for, how to approach the first session or two and how they can improve their driving from the side lines. This is a must for anyone looking to get started in their motor racing journey!If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class offers karting drivers advanced digital training programs of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.Thanks to On Audio Post for the production of this episode.

On this episode of our Kart Class Podcast, we chat to recently signed Alpine F1 Reserve Driver Oscar Piastri.Oscar started his motor racing dream at a remote control car facility at the age of 8, before stepping into a race kart at 10. Piastri grew up honing his skills at the Oakleigh Racing Club before venturing to Europe at 14 to race in the European Karting scene with the Ricky Flynn Motorsports team.Since his progression from karts to cars, Piastri has been a driver on a mission winning the Formula Renault and F3 championships in succession & currently leading the F2 championship with powerhouse Prema team.Unfortunately I didn't have the SD card in for the first 5 minutes of my chat (rookie mistake!) but I tried to give a recap of what we discussed before we dive into our chat.I hope you enjoy our conversation and to follow Piastri's career check out:WebsiteFormula 2 

The first guest on our Kart Class podcast is none other than 2014 IndyCar Series Champion & 2018 Indy 500 winner Will Power.The Penske racer has recently formed his own karting brand with support from Kart Republic and still competes in major karting races when his racing schedule allows, so it was great to be able to chat to Will about what it takes to successfully move from karts & step into a race car.We also discuss the reasons he started the WPK brand, his recent kart races, & how the mindset plays a big part for his success.Over the coming weeks we will be joined by more Motor Racing identities on their background in racing, particularly karting so our listeners can learn from drivers who are making a career in Motorsport.Remember, if you need help with your kart racing, be sure to check out our online programs at www.kartclass.com for all your needs. 

No matter what sport you are in, coaches are available to athletes to help guide them from their own experiences.On this podcast episode, we look at the benefits of having a coach for your karting career & how they can actually help you. For some drivers this will be in the form of a driving aspect, others might benefit from the technical nuance a coach has. If we look at athletes that still use coaches to benefit their own ability, we need to look no further than Roger Federer, Tom Brady and LeBron James.If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class offers karting drivers advanced digital training programs of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.Thanks to On Audio Post for the production of this episode.

Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera discusses rental karting, as we know that some drivers treat it more seriously than just a social event with their friends.Rental karts aren't the same as racing karts; they're heavier, have likely being involved in incidents previous to your session, don't have setup adjustments and the tyre quality always changes from kart to kart.The thing is, that with some basic racing knowledge drivers can still overcome the differences in karts to be competitive at all times so in this episode we wanted to cover some basic points.The biggest thing to take away from this episode is that not all the same techniques translate to racing karts also, with the power to weight ratio being the biggest factor behind this.If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class offers karting drivers advanced digital training programs of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.Thanks to On Audio Post for the production of this episode.

Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera discusses the importance of creating or having a setup sheet to fill in your notes at the kart track.So many times we go to the track, make adjustments then forget about what has worked and what didn't. I can recall on many occasions where I raced at a track 12 months apart yet still looked back to my notes to give myself a baseline to start with.This might be gear ratio, temperature of the day and also tyre pressures. With many race events these days limiting the amount of practice available, it's important drivers and mechanics are switched on from session one so they aren't wasting valuable laps.Drivers will also learn more by reading back on notes so they get a better understanding on how the kart is behaving on track.If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class offers karting drivers advanced digital training programs of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.Thanks to On Audio Post for the production of this episode.

Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera looks at the different engine types available to drivers in kart racing.As karting allows drivers of all ages and sizes to compete, we look into what engine is best suited to you, whether that be the entry level 4-stroke engine, or the 6-speed gearbox engine that can reach speeds in excess of 160km/h! We discuss the different manufacturers that produce engines, the Horsepower and the age brackets so you know what to look for when choosing your engine.If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class offers karting drivers advanced digital training programs of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.Thanks to On Audio Post for the production of this episode.

Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera looks at the starting age kids can get involved in kart racing.Now we know this is where the majority of the current Formula 1, Indy Car, Supercars and Open Wheel drivers started their career, so we wanted to dive into why it's good to start early, but if you can't, you still have time to pick things up.If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class offers karting drivers advanced digital training programs of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.Thanks to On Audio Post for the production of this episode.

Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera looks at some of the bad habits drivers get into in kart racing.By minimising these mistakes from the beginning, drivers will be able to progress faster. It's all about identifying them yourself, so you can improve in these areas. Riding the brakes, looking behind constantly and not blaming the equipment constantly will fast track your development.If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class will be offering advanced digital training programs to cater for kart racing drivers of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.Thanks to On Audio Post for the production of this episode.

Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera looks into ways people getting into the sport of kart racing can find themselves a deal and cut some costs.As we know motor racing can be expensive and kart racing is the bottom of the ladder, so trying to find a good deal on a kart package, or knowing what race gear to splurge on compared to which race wear you can cut back on is important to save some dollars.Doing your research and understanding whether you're being looked after or screwed over is important, but finding your local kart shop is a good place to start.If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class will be offering advanced digital training programs to cater for kart racing drivers of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.Thanks to On Audio Post for the production of this episode.

Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains why in some cases your karts performance is stronger at the end of a race.When we have longer races at major events or in finals, it's a good idea to have your kart setup so it peaks towards the back half of the race. But in the heat races which are normally shorter we don't want this as we can't keep our track position and are vulnerable to others overtaking when the kart isn't performing at it's peak.I try to offer some tips around what's causing your kart to come on so late in a session and areas you can adjust to switch it on faster when required.If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class will be offering advanced digital training programs to cater for kart racing drivers of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.

Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains how to manage your older tyres so you don't find yourself going slower when you put on new rubber.Tyres are generally one of the largest expenses associated with kart racing, so as drivers and mechanics we want to try squeeze every last ounce from the tyre life for our practice days. But this can get us caught out into making the kart handle amazingly, but then when we fit new rubber to the kart our times go slower.We try find ways to minimise this happening so you're better prepared next time at a kart race.If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class will be offering advanced digital training programs to cater for kart racing drivers of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.

Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains the importance of race craft.How many times have we heard..... "We should've won, we were the quickest?" Well ultimately, in racing, it's not always the fastest kart that wins the race. Race craft is hugely important for drivers to understand so that they can place their karts in the right position, understand the ideal time to make an overtake, when to work with another driver and when to defend.If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class will be offering advanced digital training programs to cater for kart racing drivers of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.

Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains why some drivers are continually spinning out in the wet weather and don't know why it's occurring.When the heavens open up, it isn't pleasant for driving. But the fact is, kart racing still takes place in the rain, so we need to be able to adjust our driving to suit the conditions.I've seen countless times drivers getting caught out and spinning in the rain lap after lap and they can't identify why it is happening. I try to point out some areas as a driver you can alter to give yourself the best chance in the slippery conditions.If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class will be offering advanced digital training programs to cater for kart racing drivers of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.

Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains what the kart feels like when it has too much grip.So many times karters are out at the race track and are guessing when they are making adjustments to their karts. Does it have enough grip? Does it have too much grip? And if you go the wrong way this really can affect the stability of your kart.We try to break down what happens when the kart has too much grip and also the adjustments a driver or mechanic can make so they go the right way when making changes.If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class will be offering advanced digital training programs to cater for kart racing drivers of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.

Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains a bit about the front end caster. Drivers and mechanics can alter their kart setup to suit their drivers needs. Caster plays a big part in how a kart handles and reacts on track so it's a great tuning tool to get better performance.But knowing when it should be used and when it shouldn't is the key. We try to give you an insight on what conditions caster plays a big part and which classes you may not need it for.If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class will be offering advanced digital training programs to cater for kart racing drivers of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.

Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains tyre pressures and how to decide what is the ideal pressure to use for your kart.Having an understanding of what the optimal tyre pressure is for your kart can really dictate the handling characteristics a driver will face when they are on track. So it's vital either the driver or mechanic knows when to use a lower pressure or higher pressure depending on the compound they are using, the temperature they are racing in and the duration of a race. If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class will be offering advanced digital training programs to cater for kart racing drivers of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.

Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains how to get the ultimate race start. Now we know that the start of race can be daunting, but we also know that this is where the biggest opportunity arises for us to make up multiple spots. So it's integral that we understand how to get off the line quickly and where to have the kart placed. If a driver can use the race start to their advantage they have a leg up over their competition.If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review.Kart Class will be offering advanced digital training programs to cater for kart racing drivers of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.

In this episode of Kart Class we talk about the importance of consistency with your driving with your host 18 x Australian Champion Dave Sera.So many times we see drivers drive a lap time 2-3 tenths faster than their previous best but are then unable to replicate that lap time and time again. Why is that? Well it can be a number of reasons. The driver loses concentration from one lap to the next, so they might miss an apex or drop a wheel off the race track. It could be they don't have any markers around the track so they are guessing where to brake and throttle each time around.We try to break down areas a driver can improve on, so that they can drive all their laps within 2 tenths of a second so that once that becomes achievable things will start to slow down for the driver.Our Kart Class programs offer tips & techniques drivers can use to best manage themselves on track and drive within close proximity for the duration of a race. Be sure to check out the website so you can see what program is best suited for you.If you've enjoyed this episode we would really appreciate a review and follow our Instagram for the latest updates around Kart Class.

In this episode of Kart Class we talk about the importance of Kart Flow with our host 18 x Australian Champion Dave Sera.In karting, we have limited horsepower, so it's all about keeping our momentum up when cornering. Allowing the kart to flow to the edges of the race track and using the full width of the circuit help achieve higher corner speeds which in turn lower your lap times.When drivers are starting out, then tend to turn in too early, and this restricts the amount of corner speed they can drive as it takes more steering input to make the corner which slows them down. It also causes the kart to slide around the corner.Kart Class offers advanced digital training programs for kart racers worldwide for all skill levels. You can check out our website to see what program is best suited to you & follow our Instagram pages for the latest updates on tips & techniques we use.If you want us to cover something in particular feel free to leave us a comment & a review.

In this episode of Kart Class we look at braking markers.What should drivers look for upon entering a corner that will let them know when to brake?We break down how to identify where to brake with 18 x Australian Karting Champion Dave Sera as he tells us how he goes about his driving.Why are markers so important to a driver? Well if we can hit the same marks consistently, then we aren't able to drive similar lap times from lap to lap. So we can then build some confidence and move those markers down to lower our lap times.Kart Class offers karting programs for drivers of all skill levels to get the most out of them. Be sure to check out our Kart Class website so you can see a program that is tailored for you.Follow our Instagram page for the latest tips & techniques used so you can be best prepared next time you're on track. If there's a topic you want us to cover, feel free to leave us a comment so we can get to it in future episodes.