Bruce's 5 karting tips for Kart Champs success!
Karting is more than just pure pedal to the metal speed, it is a fine
mixture of calculated performance over the duration of your lap, race
or championship. Keeping your right boot buried through the floor over a
lap might feel fast, but you will only watch your lap times slide away
from you, as you slide around the corners. Here are some hints and tips
to put you in Pole Position for kart champs;
1. Keep the rev's up!
Paying attention to the engine noise will help you determine whether
you are racing with the smoothness you need to gain momentum. Avoid
sliding the kart around the corners and keep that engine revving!
2. Slow in, FAST out
Increasing the exit speed appears in many
tips for improving your karting. Slow the kart down before the corner
and accelerate on the way out, be careful not to over do it and cost
yourself time by sliding around the bend.
3. Practice, becoming a smoother driver
Speed happens naturally as
you become a smoother driver. When you become smoother, you will
increase your exit speed from a turn and therefore increasing speed into
the next one. This is when you must think tactically and slow down into
the turn to make another fast escape.
4. Find your line
Even the pros use a few laps to figure out the
track to ensure that they can find the right racing line. Spend time
finding the right angle so that you feel more comfortable as you are
getting into the race.
5. Relax and don't panic
Relax your elbows and hands on the
wheel and let your body do the talking. When you relax your body can
feel the kart and adapt to each bend and corner automatically. Stay calm
and enjoy your driving, the speed will come to you!