Staying Calm Under Pressure: Tips for Mental Strength in Racing
Let’s be real, when you’re racing, pressure is everywhere. On the grid. At the start. During overtakes. On the final lap of a championship-deciding race. The nerves? They’re high. The tension? Through the roof. And if you’re not mentally strong, that pressure will eat you alive. Yep. So let’s figure out together how to deal […]
How to Adapt Your Driving Style for Wet Track Conditions
Racing in the wet? I love it. There’s nothing quite like it — it’s tricky, it’s fun, and honestly, once you get the hang of it, it’s incredibly satisfying. Oooh yes! I wasn’t always good at it, though. I struggled a lot in the beginning. I was really bad😂. (So you’ve got hopes too). But […]
Understanding Weight Transfer In Karting
Alright, let’s talk about something that most beginner drivers overlook, but it’s absolutely crucial in karting: weight transfer. This is one of those things that, once you get it, completely changes how you drive and how you approach corners. You’ll start braking better, steering smoother, accelerating more aggressively— all by using the weight of your […]
How to Perfect Defensive Driving Techniques in Kart Racing
You’d ideally never have to defend, but when you’ll have to, you’ll need to be ready for it. Let’s be real, defending in karting isn’t about weaving all over the track or blocking every corner like it’s the final lap of the world championship. It’s about being smart, calm, and fast. Awareness is key here. […]
9 Tips for First-Time Go-Kart Drivers
Hooked after trying go karts for the first time? Welcome to the club! Karting is such an amazing sport, and if you fall in love with it like I did, you’re in for a great ride (pun intended 😄). But yeah, let’s be real—nobody’s fast on their first day. That’s just how it is. Karting, […]
How to Get Better at Go-Karting: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re really trying to get better at karting, there are so many different areas to work on. But honestly, it always comes back to this: consistency and repetition. I can’t stress this enough. Everyone’s out there searching for the magic setup tweak or the perfect little trick to go faster: the engine, the carburetor, […]
Go-Karting Basics: What Every Beginner Needs to Know
So you’re getting into go-karting for the first time? Cool, you’re gonna enjoy it.. Let me walk you through some of what you can expect for your first time on a go kart. I remember my first time behind the wheel of a kart. It felt quite weird at first, but within a few laps… […]
Mastering Smooth Inputs: How to Improve Steering and Throttle Control
Smooth is Fast leadies and gentlemen. It really is. That’s why if you want to get faster in karting, one of the most important things you can do is improve how smooth you are with your inputs, especially steering and throttle. It’s not always about being aggressive. You’ll have to always know and feel what […]
Here’s When “Slow In, Fast Out” Works
Let’s talk about cornering for a moment— because let’s be honest, if you want to improve your lap times, here’s where you’ll have to work on other than having a strong braking technique. There are lots of ways to take a corner, but one that people often talk about is the “brake early, gas early” […]
How to Overtake Like a Pro in Go-Kart Racing
Let’s talk about overtaking for a second. One of the most exciting and decisive parts of karting. If you want to win races, you have to learn how to overtake properly. Smartly, cleanly, quickly, yet ruthlessly (my favorite part😉). It’s All About You Set Up the Overtake First things first: all the overtakes should be […]
