HOW TO WIN GO KARTING - Tips From A Professional Driver [Kart Racing For Beginners]
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UPDATED KARTING TIPS VIDEO: • HOW TO WIN GO KARTING ...
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Welcome!
This video goes over the fundamentals of driving fast on the kart track! Aimed mostly at beginners, these tips should be helpful to get you started in the world of competitive karting. Enjoy!
-Ethan
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Transcript! :)
Arguably the most important concept to understand in the world of kart racing - is the racing line. Now what is the racing line you might ask? The racing line is the path around the track that will allow you to carry the most speed throughout the corners.
Many believe that the fastest way around the track is the shortest distance, like when running. However, this is NOT the case. In racing, the fastest line is the path that allows for the least amount of turning, and the largest radius so you can carry the most amount of speed.
Here is a look at what the racing line looks like from a top down view. The line begins on corner entry, where the kart is positioned on the outside edge of the track. As the corner progresses, you should aim towards the apex, or the center of the corner, and then finally ending at the far edge of the track on corner exit.
To see this concept in action, let’s take a look at some onboard footage from one of my League events at COTA Karting here in Austin.
As you can see, as I start on the outside edge of the track approaching the corner. As the corner progresses, I move in towards the apex, and swing wide and use all the track on exit.
Now that we know the racing line, I have 5 great tips to ensure you are maximizing your speed while driving.
1. DO NOT DRIFT. Drifting is slow. No matter how cool it may look or feel, drifting is the fastest way to ruin a lap. The wheels are designed to move in a forward direction. Anything other than that is slower, and should be avoided.
2. Keep your steering movements smooth. Jerking the wheel around scrubs speed into corners, and can upset the balance of the kart. Only steer just what is necessary to avoid losing time, and keeping your steering fluid will help you stay in control.
3. Use the brake when necessary. Even the best drivers in the world have to be masters at slowing down. Use your brakes in a straight line when coming up to a turn to avoid spinning out. Remember, sometimes feeling slower is actually the fastest way around the track.
4. Use all the track available. A common mistake new drivers make is not making use of every inch of available space along the track. You can find seconds of time by sticking just a few feet closer to the edge of the track along the racing line.
For example on this turn, you can see I am right up against the barriers on the right, come right up to the barriers on the left, and use all of the track on the exit.
On this turn, you can see I creep off the outside edge of the track to gain a bit of an advantage on entry to maximize every bit of space I can.
5. Stay away from slow drivers. If someone is holding you up, pass them quickly and safely. It’s in your best interest to safely move around them so you can continue going fast. On another note, if someone faster than you is behind, let them through!! Stay close behind and study the way they take the turns. The best way to get faster is to learn from others on the track.
If you have a GoPro or action camera, bring it with you. Some tracks may have different rules about what is allowed, but generally it’s a good idea to record your race footage and watch it back later on to see where you can improve. You can also compare it side by side with faster people to see what to do differently.
Alright guys so that’s it! The beginner’s guide to going fast on track. If you learned something from this video, please consider leaving a like down below! It really helps me out and shows me that you enjoyed the video.
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Thanks mate, really helped I’m going karting today with some mates. Hoping to beat them!
Awesome!!! Best of luck out there!
did u win?
@@Dennis-qz7md yes lol
@@9271. good lad
@@EthanPalosh wish me luck I'm going today 😂 and thanks for the tips
I had a slow driver that wouldn't let anyone past. They'd look over their shoulder and see someone coming on their side, and they'd pull in front of them. So darn annoying.
Bro that pfp
my solution i learned from racing games
a "feint" overtake
basically before a corner on the straight, you go to their outside to "overtake". as soon as they go to block you, then you switch back to steal the inside while they cant see you. then zoom
happened to me yesterday, went straight into him and he learnt the lesson
My first time driving in a long time, and the second I saw someone behind me, I waved them ahead. Common decency! But great tip on the feint. Will use that fo sho.
@@denislyons it requires really specific timing, and its a one shot thing too
This was posted 4 days after I first went karting - haha! Going back tonight in an hour, thanks for the tips!
Awesome!!! Good luck out there!!
Curious, did you see improvements?
@@leblancX94 Yep! Beat my lap time there by quite a bit.
Went karting today for 5 heats, 1st heat was dry, then it started raining so heat 2-4 was gradually less wet. When I got to heat 5 my dry pace had also gone up significantly. The track I went to had an all time record of 50.012 I went from 57.8 down to 51.05 by my final fastest lap.
Great job!!!!!!
That’s incredible!!! Well done!
My fastest is 23.75
Also don't be overweight
I was like "What? How is he in the 512?" Then I looked at the date you put this video up, and I laughed remembering that the snowpocalypse was a thing. Great tips, man. I wish I knew these before I got embarrassed at a bachelor party a few weeks ago lol. ATX gang stand up!
Haha of course!! Great to hear from another Austinite - Best of luck next time you're out there!
Thanks, gotta beat my friends today.
How'd it go
@@itsk0na I won. And I liked it so much I did a tournament. I got second to last, but I was pretty nervous. And with my practicing I’ve got the 3rd fastest lap in my tracks history. I have a second tournament soon, hopefully I’ll do better
@@MasterBlakeYT super cool. I've always been into sim racing, and would love to get into karting.
@@itsk0na it’s really fun. I recommend if you live near a k1 speed, definitely go there. They are a great way to start and get a taste of competitive karting, and they tournaments each month
Really straight forward and helpful, great video man.
Great tips. Straight to the point and very well explained. Thank you 🙏 keep up the good work.
Great tips, Ethan. Thank you!
Great video! Wishing you lots of luck!
Way cool dude going for first time ever today at Atlanta Motorsports Park and your very clear description and examples of the often discussed racing line are super helpful...feel like I actually get it now both in principle and practice. Cheers!
This video is so good! Thankyou!!
This week will do my first session on track! This video help me to make an ideea about, Thank you for sharing this
Of course! Best of luck out there!!!
Great content buddy 👌👍
This helped me so much! I won for the first time ever! Thank you👍🥳
Great , thanks ❤️❤️
You should have more subs my guy. The quality of your videos is solid.
I know I’m late but can I just say I’m going karting with my mates fairly soon so it’s awesome to see this I really hope you gain subs you deserve 285 thousand not 2.85 keep up the good work
Thanks man... actually helped me a lot
Of course!! Glad it was helpful! :)
I'm gonna start karting soon after I finish my college move in (delayed here because of covid). I know it's kind of late to start karting for me, especially with a little hope of making it professional (not F1 tho, maybe some other series that is still possible for me) but I really want to work hard and achieve something in karting/racing. I hope one day I can look back to this video with a few achievements to tell :)
age is nothing but a number my guy, i hope u achieve what u want to achieve and be successful one day, never give up
any updates?
Going first time karting in 30mins, tysm for tips!
Of course!! Good luck!!!!
Thanks for this!
Of course! Glad I could help!
This was actually so good mate thank you so much bud I'm carting tomorrow, cheers mate
Of course!! So glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck!!!
@@EthanPalosh i totally crushed it got second place out of 21 drivers💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
when i was racing I used the racing lines half of the way and then did a really tight turn, now i know this is wrong! Thanks
thx m8, i went karting last sunday and it was raining, i knew i had to use the brakes instead of drifting!! omg omg omg thx for the no drifting tip m8!!
Great video.
I go to race with slow driver, and i go to use your tips, thank you so much👍
I was horrible on the track yesterday, hopefully today will be much better
Great video. Thank You
Of course!! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks man I got a race rn in a championship, this will help, especially th go pro and space thing
Best of luck!!
Thanks for the tips kiddo!
Thanks for the info I’m going karting today hopefully I can apply this knowledge on the track thank you for sharing
1. Keep on the racing line.
2. Drift = is slow
3. Steer when it's necessary. Less steer = less speed is lost
4. Use brakes in a straight line before turning
5. Use every inch of the track
6. Stay away from slow drivers
Nice tips, 100% pro tips
Thanks for the help it’s real to late to try this cause I lost all the races but I had funny😊😊
I have been karting for 1 mouth and these trips rlly help a lot hope I can win the Swiss championship karting ( I drive a super 60mini btw)
Ethan, it might be harder with modern, sticky tyres, but have you tried 'flick' driving to shorten the braking distance? T Fullerton was the master at that. My friend, Kevin Warner also perfected it. As did, 6 times world champion, Mike Wilson.
Hey Richard!! I love this technique. I use it in small amounts when I race Lo206. They are low-power motors so its pretty detrimental to get sideways, but a little on entry is certainly helpful! In faster classes I see this being used a lot.
@@EthanPalosh Naturally, I am a very smooth driver. Developed my 'flick' more recently (now 58 years old). However, I am better going right than left! LOL
Do tell more. 🙏
@@denislyons OK Denis, not tried it with modern sticky tyres, so you might have to modify the technique for those. You can try it gently at first, just a small turn / 'flick' on the brakes. You basically break the back-end away using the brakes. (Of course it only works on a kart that has rear axle braking). As you perfect it, you should be able to leave your braking a lot later and shorten the braking distance. You also have the kart partly turned already when you get to the corner.
@@richardmortimer8147 i think I was doing this yesterday. Is it like a mini-drift? just a quick little slide?
Thanks man :)
Very nice
Pretty happy i knew this already lol
Really nice track!!
Right?? I love COTA Karting, it’s a great facility. I really hope they open up club karting events there soon. 🤞 League was a blast!
Man U give great advice I won a go kart championship because of u
Well done.
I like #5, see you next race!
Wahoo! Can’t wait!!
this got me pole!!
Thanks for your tips! Hope i had the opportunity to race when i was in your age.
Of course!! I am so grateful
My left ear enjoyed this.
my left ear enjoyed this
TNX BRO....
Time to put those Mario kart skills into action
Wow awesome video kid
New sub, and I would like to learn more technical driving pls
Went go karting a year ago with my friends lost by over 1.5 seconds went the other day after learning all this I beat the best driver by 1.3 seconds
Drifting is slower, even if it looks cool.
Me remembering all the fast and furious movies.
Jokes aside. Nicely done video.👍
Haha!! Thanks so much!
i think i learned enought,wish me luck tomorrow,i will be the 1st with the boys
Thanks
Hey there, what’s your tip to turning 180° on a track? I found myself constantly drifting unintentionally when trying to turn these corners
wow my left ear loved the intro
LOLLLL I wish I could fix ittt 😭
@@EthanPalosh hahaha, all good 😊 I came first today amongst my friends so thanks for the tips 😄🎉
@@charies W. Keep it up!!
yeaaaaaaaa good stuff
pretty much all of these tips you learn quickly when you actually go race, the last tip is a good one though
Problem with me is that when I'm setting up my turn into an apex (go wide for a better exit) some fool divebombs on the inside and takes us both out.
This video called me a late starter in every language...I'm 16 but I'm watching this because I've only gone karting a couple times and am nervous to join a league since I'd probably be the worst😅
This was really helpful though!
That's totally fine!! I started league when I was 14 for the first time, and in just 2 years I'm living the dream! Never too late to start - Rooting for you!!
Hey! I’m 16 too and just started 2 weeks ago. Although I’ve come last in both races and have spun out multiple times everyone is cool and supportive. My #1 tip would be to find practice time as much as possible, by doing this I have cut 3 seconds off my best lap. Good luck!
Find good role models and you’ll be amazed how quickly you will improve, at any age. Try to have as much fun as possible! Good luck!
I go to west wales karting, sunday i got a 20.8 i am still really exited everyone else on the team gets 21 and 22 second laps and i am the youngest there.
Ur in my recommended!
LETS GOOOOOO
I'll go racing with the homies this week, wish me luck!
Good luck!!! Go crush em 💪🏻
using all of the track is really important specially for beginners, they are afraid of going too wide, so they only use something like 65% of the track, i've been there too
I’m watching this an hour before I go karting again
Do u need to stop accelerating when turning sharp corners
once you can run fast laps, the next level is passing... most important thing in passing is when not to which is MOST of the time. I never "attempt" a pass you either have it or you don't. Unforced errors is the best way to win a series . Second is the learn late break passing... once you mastered this, 99% of all karters don't even know what this is. Look it up.
Hi! I’m doing karting as a sport and I’m having my next lesson Sunday. The track where i drive has many high speed corners and a few corners where you need to brake hard. Do you have any tips for me? Would love that.
Hey!! So sorry for the delayed response, I have been away from my computer this past week. Hopefully this reaches you in time!! My tips for high speed corners is to make sure to ask how to set up the kart chassis for the track. Usually if a track has a tendency towards one type of corner, you can gain a lot of time in the setup. Make sure to keep the wheel smooth with small inputs (no sawing at the wheel), and avoid oversteer. For those heavy braking zones, just be careful not to overshoot them. Find a braking point that works for you and stick to it. Also - test alternate lines and how early you have to brake for them to get prepared for overtaking. For example, try taking an inside line like you are overtaking into the corner and see how early you have to brake compared to the normal line. Best of luck!!!
@@EthanPalosh thank you! I did read your response but I didn’t answer cause of a problem with the typing. Your tips worked!
This worked very well I beat my sister by a landslide and it was my first time go carting
Okay, I'll do it.
what camera do you use to record races? do you recommend any cheap one?
I use an insta360 one r on the kart to record races. however, some older gopros work totally fine and you can prob find them for a lot cheaper!
Thx a lot I just heated my friend who used to always beat me
Haha!! That's great to hear, keep it up!!
Let's go austin 🤠🤠🤠🤠
But I seriously learned a lot from this, so thank you!
Thank you brother.I just picked up karting last week and I love it. I didnt know it would be so hard. I cant tell what is making me spin when going into a corner (too much throttle and steering input at the same time) or (too hard on the brakes)?
It seems I cant get the car to rotate around tight turns god enough. I either carry too much speed and run wide or I scrub too much speed and lead w the nose of the kart and cant get the rear end around.
Any tips?
for sure! if you are running wide, try your best to get slowed down before the corner. For the other issue, make sure you aren’t ripping at the wheel (turning sharp and hard). Should be a smooth fluid motion.
To get the kart rotated around, you can play around with the braking. Likely you just have rear brakes, so use that to your advantage to stay right on the limit of grip going into the corner and let the rear step out a little bit to rotate. You can also play with a tiny wheel flick to get the kart going in the right direction on turn in.
Thanks you s0 much brother!!!! So is it firm on the brakes to get it rotated and then the accelerator pedal helps (stop or neutralize) the rotation and straighten me back up?!@@EthanPalosh
yes, and in some cases being on the gas can aid the rotation as well
Wow. Thank you so much. I truly appreciate the time, pointers, and insight. Best wishes to you brother and keep going!!!!@@EthanPalosh
I know this is an older video but this is great. Iv always known the turn into the inside towards the axis but I still learned a lot.
So I’m going go carting with my friends this weekend and we’re all very competitive this is my first time doing anything like this but this video helped a lot :)
Glad I could help out!! Have fun!!!!
he don’t love u
Can u reverse in a kart? Like if i got stuck n i had to bck out n it doesnt have a reverse what to do to get out of it like a barrier or somethin?
Unfortunately, no. There’s no gearbox to switch to a reverse gear or anything like that. Some electric karts have that capability, but other than that you have to get out and push.
The letting faster people pass to learn is something HUUUUGE I wish more rookies would realize. Nothing wrong with being a beginner, but it's maddening when they try and purposefully block everyone when they're literally being lapped. Haha. I'm middle of the pack at best and I always let faster karters pass. Safer and more fun for everyone.
the racing line aka the dancing line, the dancing line helps to guide you do you dont trip
Hi, thanks for good video. I'm still not sure about when to brake & when to just lift off at certain corners. Also, is best to brake hard and fast & back on the gas early for best speed? The small, tight tracks I've been on, the fastest guys I see actually brake & turn (slide a little) backing the kart into corners & then aiming a straight line out.
Hey Steve! For corners where you aren't sure, judge the speed by following a competitor and figure out what works. Remember to prioritize the exit - for example you may be able to make it by just lifting off, but it may be too quick of an entry and end up being slower. It is a good strategy for tight tracks to rotate into the corner, just don't overdo it or it can be catastrophic :))
When there is a training before a race you can try to take a corner how you think it goes the fastest way. If you take it too fast then you know that you have to go a little bit slower. I, for example, have it in my feeling how to brake for a corner because Karts don‘t go as fast as F1 cars you know
“Drifting is slow” Thank you for saying that
Hey Ethan , you are a sympathic and smart young driver . What are you doing "for your muscles and your condition" ? I know by myself , it is NOT only to sit and drive . . .
Hey Anton! I used to do no conditioning as my racing was pretty casual. When I started racing competitively, I had to gain weight to fit into the weight requirement, so I've started working out at a gym - lifting, machines, etc for overall bulk for weight. It also helps with being able to handle the kart as well haha. Hope this helps!
Went go kart racing this week and came 6th out of 16 I was in 4th place but I slammed on the brakes and starting spinning out and I went for another round and I got cut off till they hit me into the wall so when I saw them again I went full power and hit them and they spun out😂
sombody tell me idk if this is for all go karts but i went to a place and when you pressed the gas just a little the whole thing went so fast
What is your the fasted on the track but not letter you pass and cutting you up?
Well don’t drift like an idiot, but do drift into the corners to get some rotation into the corner so you won’t need to turn the steering wheel as much. Drift a little into the corner by locking up the brakes in the last moments of the braking phase.
thats why you arent a professional driver lol
@@Billy-cm2wj Nah I’m racing in Senior X30s
@@ex-ukckartchannel2568 lol there we go
When I’m karting I never brake, just lay off the throttle!
I often go to COTA karting to get some seat time. One question i have always asked is are we allowed to bring our own Karts? I have a 206 brigg and i love the track
unfortunately no. I really wish they would though because I would love to take my 206 there too, it’s a lot closer to me than HCKC. Maybe one day…
@@EthanPalosh that's a shame, we are picking up my kart a week from now and the only karting place nearest to us is HCKC
24 degrees and you call that cold that would be boiling in England
Degrees Fahrenheit!!
i think the racing line doesn't win races as much in some types of motorsports, like f1 for example. In f1 or open wheel racing in general, there is plenty of downforce and barely any bodyroll compared to most closed wheel, so the racing line isn't as crucial. You just have to enter corners at the right speed. For example if you want to take over your opponent, if they brake early in a corner, you can take advantage of that by braking a bit later than them and not as hard, so you can keep your momentum up and coast through that corner.
Edit: however, in karting, especially like when its for fun with your friends, it will probably be easier and you can probably waver from the line. It depends on the level of your opponents
Have you been to Texas Motor Speedway? They have pay races there and I live in San Angelo so it is a couple hour drive but was thinking that would be fun. I feel like 1 race with the #2 group to learn the track then race with the #1 group after. I think it is $35 per race, so it could get expensive if it is fun but what the heck. Any advice for that track?
Hey!! That sounds super fun! I've never been to that track in particular, so I think the best way to learn is to look at some videos of other people racing there. Good luck!!
@@EthanPalosh Will do and thank you. And I love your videos.
I’ll see you in f1 in 5 years
Any tips specifically for 4-strokes? It seems the challenge is not bogging them down, but especially with slow tight corners like semi-hairpins I can't quite figure if a late turn in to open up the exit is the way, or if it is better to retain momentum and turn in earlier for a higher speed path but with the downside of being on the throttle later.
Hey Andy! Great question. I think the best way to make it through tight corners is a *slightly* later apex, but the trick is to not fly in, but slow down enough to get on the gas early, before the center of the corner. Slow in fast out is always best, but momentum is important especially in low power karts....Try your best to strike a nice balance between the two, but always prioritize the exit of the corner. In rental karts especially, you can sometimes keep a very small bit of throttle in the pedal to keep the revs up so when you're off the brakes, you can rocket away instead of waiting for the engine to catch up. Hope this helps!
@@EthanPalosh my best friend and i are headed to andersen raceway in florida today. Definitely keeping this in mind as we are headed to the rental karts
yeah tip #1 don’t watch this video!!!🙄
Are you allowed to press the gas and brake pedal at the same time to be faster in corners?
Hey Elias!! Generally, this is not a good idea - especially in electric karts. I would recommend ONLY braking, or ONLY accelerating at any point in time. However, in some gas karts, you may try keeping a *little* bit of throttle on during cornering to keep the revs up so it doesn't bog down. Hope this helps!
I have played enough Mario Kart to know drifting makes you fast!
So I have 2 questions. I always have people accelerating into the back of my cart when I go inside for the late apex :( is it me or are they being jerks? & questions 2 does leaning help? I hear it does & I hear it doesnt so im confused XD
Hey!! When they are hitting you, they are taking a shallower line, thus carrying more momentum into the corner which is why they end up hitting you. By taking a late apex, you're prioritizing the exit, but losing speed on entry. If they're close enough to be hitting you, I would prob recommend taking a look at going defensive or at least not opening the door up too far on the inside so they think they can make it through.... As for leaning, I personally don't think it helps. A subtle shift in the seat is as far as I would go, but in the end it's only a couple pounds either way - you can make up much more time focusing on braking and taking an optimal line. Leaning can also be distracting and mess up your perception, so I believe it's better to stay planted and focused :) Hope this helps!
Bro from my b day we are going to do races so I need to train more