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Posted 2 years ago #
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That is the case if you are well in the lead without someone behind you taking a poorer line to slow you and force past.
Although it is good to consolidate the lead, it is still very important to do some show-boating past the spectators.
Well yes - obviously don't take the best racing line if it involves crashing into the fat girl at the back making hand signals when turning.But yes - showboating is very important. Especially when it is your first time at a big business shindig and you have just beaten the current 4 times champion who everyone said couldn't be beaten.
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Regarding the leaning out thing, as I understand it...
Karts have no differential, so tend to resist turning in because one of the back wheels has to break traction to do so. To fix this, the steering geometry is set up with positive caster which tips the kart onto three wheels when the front wheels are turned. The point is to shift weight on turn-in so the wheel that lifts is the inside rear, not the outside front...
The other way is to break traction of both rear wheels by backing into the corners and then powersliding out, which looks great but is (as everybody above said) disappointingly slower
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I've only karted for fun but have had some success.
First thing is that if you stamp on the brake, you will spin. Normally this happens when someone in front spins and you automatically jam on your brakes. Try to resist just stabbing the brake on.
The kart will corner faster than you will imagine at first, but tyres do take a while to heat up so for your first lap or two be aware that it may slide all over the place.
As already said, stay smooth & try not to spin/crash. You will generally do better by staying out of trouble.
Use the whole width of the track - if you use Out-In-Out on the corners & use the whole track, then you will be able to corner quicker - you always see people not using the whole track & it slows them down.
Last time I went karting it rained for the last 15mins. It was the first time I had karted in the wet. I found the fasted way was to approach a corner and turn in, jab the brake to break traction, the kart will begin to spin. Apply opposite lock quickly and get back gently on the power to slide round the corners. I was about 5s per lap faster than the nearest driver doing this....
And have fun!!
Take your own gloves - use your mountain bike ones if you can as they will be much more comfy than the ones they provide. And if you are a shorty like me, then ask for a seat bolster or you will struggle.
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The other way is to break traction of both rear wheels by backing into the corners and then powersliding out, which looks great but is (as everybody above said) disappointingly slower
That's not what horas karting training link says, and not my experience either. But any number of motorsports like the numbered formulas refrain from breaking traction on the track. Its very odd.
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Cheers for the tips, just finished. Managed to finish 4th out of 25 after 2.5 hours or racing.
Great fun. Didn't use the breaks too much except strangely when overtaking to avoid contact and dive down the inside.
Off out on the bike now after some tea and toast. Rough day.
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Only 4th - did you not learn from any of the advice we gave you
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