When following faster drivers, try to duplicate their race lines as close as possible, but make sure you stay within your own safety limits. In most cases you want to limit sliding in the turns. At most of the tracks, you should strive to find the razor's edge of where the tires begin to lose grip, just like in other forms of racing. Select Your Track:. Not Convenient? Call Me Back. Ten ways to help you win your next go kart race Everyone envies the driver who stands on the top step of the podium after a long, hard-fought race.
Perhaps they had more experience than you? Perhaps they used to race karts as a kid, who knows? Hold the line Following the racing line is the surest way of navigating the track in as quick a time as possible.
Keep moving One thing that all successful racers are great at is maintaining their speed throughout a race. One at a time As well as causing spin-outs and slower lap times, simultaneously pressing down on the brake and accelerator can even cause some karts to cut-out altogether.
Steal the lead There's nothing more annoying than a slow driver blocking your path and preventing you from staking your claim for a place on the podium. Be smooth In the world of racing, fortune favours the brave. One common thing you often see from both novices and more experienced drivers is turning into corners too early. If you find yourself sliding wide on a corner exit, or you think you are losing speed out of the corners, try slowing the kart down a bit more before you turn and aim for a later apex.
If you get the entry right, you should be able to accelerate at the apex of the corner without running wide at the exit. Not using all the track. The track is defined by the white lines and kerbs.
You are allowed to use as much of the road as you like, so utilise every centimetre to go faster. Use as much of the track as you legally can. Steering too aggressively. In a kart, precision is the key to being fast, and being smooth makes this much easier. A lot of inexperienced drivers will turn the steering wheel sharply, causing the front to slide — this is known as understeer, and the kart will feel as if it wants to go in a straight line.
Karting champion turns from a racer to a trainer Story of the National Karting Champion and the …. Not looking far enough ahead. Know the rules They are there for a reason, and that is to keep you and everyone else safe. More often than not, making contact, sliding or driving erratically or aggressively will not only slow you down, but will risk you being removed from the track.
This will not improve your laptimes. Know Your Limits It may not look it, but karting is a physically demanding sport. If you feel excessively tired or unwell, pull into the pits and let us know. A good seating position will cause your legs to bend slightly at the knee with your feet just touching the pedals.
Throttle Control Kart throttles are very simple — the more you press, the more power you get. If you start to slide, release the power to let the rear wheels regain some grip. Kart Brakes When you push on the brake pedal on the left , the kart brakes engage on the rear axle. Push them too hard, and the rear tyres will lock up and the back of the kart will slide out.
Brake Control Contrary to popular opinion, brakes help you go quicker! Your aim is to slow the kart down to a speed that the kart can corner without losing grip — in the shortest possible time. This is to make the corner entry smooth and reduce the angle you need to turn.
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