Best Kart Class Podcasts (2024)

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How to be Consistent 4:58

6M ago4:58

4:58

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.…

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How to Overtake 5:36

6M ago5:36

5:36

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 b…

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Go Kart Rear Axle Setup 4:42

8M ago4:42

4:42

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 too…

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How to Kart in the Rain 5:25

9M ago5:25

5:25

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 …

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How to find the final second of Lap Time 5:20

10M ago5:20

5:20

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 come…

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Learning new Race Tracks 3:33

10M ago3:33

3:33

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 lo…

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Negative vs Positive Camber 4:45

10M ago4:45

4:45

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 th…

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How to get a good race start 7:09

11M ago7:09

7:09

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 …

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Practice makes Permanent 7:02

1y ago7:02

7:02

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 befo…

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Wet Weather Driving Tips 6:58

1y ago6:58

6:58

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 e…

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Creating a Winning Mindset 8:05

1y ago8:05

8:05

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 c…

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How to use Data Analysis 8:05

1y ago8:05

8:05

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 M…

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How to manage your Kart Tyres 7:35

1y ago7:35

7:35

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…

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Top 3 Mistakes Beginners Make in Karting 11:21

1+ y ago11:21

11:21

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, t…

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AKC Round 2 Wrap Up from Wanneroo, WA 8:18

1+ y ago8:18

8:18

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 + roa…

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USA Track Review - Atlanta Motorsports Park 7:06

1+ y ago7:06

7:06

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, …

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USA Track Review - Go Pro Motorplex 7:56

1+ y ago7:56

7:56

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 wee…

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USA Track Review - New Castle Motorsports Park 5:44

1+ y ago5:44

5:44

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…

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Which country produces the fastest racing drivers? 9:01

1+ y ago9:01

9:01

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…

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How to deal with Pressure 7:23

2y ago7:23

7:23

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 chal…

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What Brake Technique should I use? 6:52

2y ago6:52

6:52

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 techn…

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Why do drivers look behind?! 8:29

2+ y ago8:29

8:29

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 whe…

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Carburettor Settings on a Kart 6:35

2+ y ago6:35

6:35

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 understan…

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Does Natural Ability Exist? 8:02

2+ y ago8:02

8:02

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 …

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Should I start with a new or 2nd hand kart? 6:19

2+ y ago6:19

6:19

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 b…

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General Karting Tips. How to improve your driving! 9:48

2+ y ago9:48

9:48

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 kartin…

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First time driving a kart? What to do! 11:00

2+ y ago11:00

11:00

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 ou…

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Oscar Piastri - Australia's Next F1 Driver? 26:10

2+ y ago26:10

26:10

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 Eur…

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Indy Car Champion Will Power 16:22

3y ago16:22

16:22

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 ta…

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Benefits of a Coach 7:42

3y ago7:42

7:42

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…

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Rental Karting Tips 7:55

3y ago7:55

7:55

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 al…

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Kart Setup Sheets 6:29

3y ago6:29

6:29

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 n…

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The different engines in Kart Racing 8:34

3y ago8:34

8:34

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! W…

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What age can I start karting? 6:10

3y ago6:10

6:10

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…

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Bad habits in karting 8:38

3y ago8:38

8:38

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 equipmen…

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Karting on a Budget 8:13

3y ago8:13

8:13

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…

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My karts quicker at the end 5:56

3y ago5:56

5:56

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…

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Managing your old tyres 5:32

3y ago5:32

5:32

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 c…

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Race Craft 5:32

3y ago5:32

5:32

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 posi…

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Why do I spin in the wet weather? 5:28

3+ y ago5:28

5:28

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 c…

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My kart has too much grip 5:44

3+ y ago5:44

5:44

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 kar…

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Front End Caster 6:24

3+ y ago6:24

6:24

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…

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Tyre Pressures 8:12

3+ y ago8:12

8:12

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 know…

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Race Starts 6:16

3+ y ago6:16

6:16

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…

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Consistency 6:00

3+ y ago6:00

6:00

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 dr…

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Braking Markers 3:36

3+ y ago3:36

3:36

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 t…

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Hitting Apexes 6:52

3+ y ago6:52

6:52

In this episode of Kart Class we want to discuss about Apexes. Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains how to identify what an apex is, how to distinguish whether you should be hitting an early, middle or late apex around any given corner. Apexes are possibly the most important part of racing. If you aren't hitting this point, it's li…

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Q & A. lets all improve 40:38

4+ y ago40:38

40:38

Welcome to Episode #9 - Inside Karting presented to you by Pace Images Inside Karting is hosted by Pro Karting's Jace Lindstrom & 18 x Australian Champion David Sera. With over 50 years experience in the sport between them, the guys will provide an insight into the latest news from the world of karting, expert tips that will see you achieve your pe…

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Covid 19 Karting insight 43:38

4+ y ago43:38

43:38

Welcome to Episode #8 - Inside Karting presented to you by Pace Images Inside Karting is hosted by Pro Karting's Jace Lindstrom & 18 x Australian Champion David Sera. With over 50 years experience in the sport between them, the guys will provide an insight into the latest news from the world of karting, expert tips that will see you achieve your pe…

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Away and Racing 42:36

4+ y ago42:36

42:36

Welcome to Episode #7 - Inside Karting presented to you by Pace Images Inside Karting is hosted by Pro Karting's Jace Lindstrom & 18 x Australian Champion David Sera. With over 50 years experience in the sport between them, the guys will provide an insight into the latest news from the world of karting, expert tips that will see you achieve your pe…

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