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, the chassis adjustment, whatever.
But at the end of the day, what makes a driver better, and ultimately faster, is the driver himself.
Yes, of course the kart matters a lot.
The engine, the chassis, the whole package is super important.
But having the ability to drive at the limit, at the limit of physics, lap after lap… That’s where the real difference is made.
What You Should Focus On Instead Of Thinking at The Kart Too Much
You should be working on building solid fundamentals:
- Late and hard braking while staying in control
- Carrying speed on the entry of the corners without overshooting and still making the apexes
- Getting back on throttle just a bit earlier than the others
- Smoother inputs, better posture in the kart, better hands position and controlled driving
- Good fitness — because let’s be real, if you’re not that fit, you’ll start struggling halfway through the race and you’ll then be dropped back, starting to make mistakes and thus being less consistent
And above all, you’ve got to be really mentally strong. Mental strength is key in racing.
Let’s say there’s a driver up front — maybe he’s faster than you, or maybe you’re at the same level.
Now it’s time to give it everyhting you have. Go to that extra level, that extra state of focus and aggression, and close the gap. No matter the engine or the chassis.
That’s how you get better and faster.
Don’t Drive Blind — Use the Tools
You’ve got to use your tools: telemetry data and onboard videos.
If you’re not reviewing what you’re doing, you’re basically just guessing. Is that a good strategy you think? Mmmm… I don’t think so.
And especially if you’ve got a teammate who’s fast, even better. You can learn from him and steal all his secrets. 😉
Compare your data against his.
Maybe you’re faster in one section, and he’s quicker in another.
So you combine your line with his and boom, you’re faster overall.
That’s how you make real progress.
Final Tip
Next time you hit the track, don’t just go out and drive.
Think.
Apply some of these advices. Use your data. Watch your videos.
Find those areas where you can improve.
Trust me, it’s not about doing something new or something flashy. It’s about doing the basics incredibly well, every single lap. Every single session.
Just Senndit!
– Alessio Lorandi
