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.
The corners that make up a go-kart race track define it. For example, more hairpins make tracks slower. Multiple kinks and chicanes make it a faster kind of race track. Lastly, for tracks with a bit of both and corners such as esses and 90-degree corners make for a balanced circuit. With so many corners to take into consideration, how does one tackle all of them? In this article, we will answer that for you with the different types of corners on racetracks.
Kart racing isn't just about speed and skill; it's a demanding sport that requires a finely tuned machine—both the go-kart and the driver. In the pursuit of victory on the track, one often overlooked aspect is the role of nutrition and fitness. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore how a well-balanced diet and a robust fitness routine canelevate your kart racing performanceto new heights.
Karting gloves are one of the essentials when it comes to racewear that you need. These gloves not only protect your hands from injuries such as burns and cuts, but also help in driving performance as they provide grip as you hold the steering wheel. With that, to get the most out of your kart, you need the best karting gloves out there, and here are some of the options that range from affordable to top of the line. Either way, all these gloves provide optimal safety and performance.
Setting up your go-kart is by no means easy. Finding the best setup that maximizes performance and suits your driving style takes a lot of time and effort to get right. It definitely helps if you are familiar with what you are working and get accustomed to the terms that you will often hear as you set up your go-kart. This article will be divided into two parts. The first are parts of a go-kart that you can adjust in order to fine tune your setup. The next part is for terms that you will hear as you are testing your setup.
We're going to look at mental preparation for kart racing and how it can help drivers. Now this is probably a topic that is often overlooked, because, as a driver, we want to drive fast and win races. We also want to stay in a positive mindset and how sometimes a negative mindset can make us do dumb decisions on track, which can cause mistakes or incidents. So, let’s look at ways that we can stay sharp and give ourselves the best chance of performing at a good level more regularly.
Today we're going to be discussing things to avoid in go-karting. Now, it's easy when you're starting out to get flustered by a new sport. You might not know anyone in the sport to ask questions, so it can be a bit daunting. When you struggle with something new, it's easy to give up and get out of the sport. So, we want to try and talk about the common mistakes made by beginners and the areas that can lead to accidents or potential penalties on track, so you get more out of karting.
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 driven in all conditions. So, we need to learn how to drive in all conditions so that we can be prepared for all weather conditions.
Let’s talk about fitness and endurance training for kart racing. Now when we look at kart racing, it doesn't seem too difficult. You just sit in a go-kart, you turn the steering wheel, press a couple of pedals, and away you go.
Let’s look at how to defend your position in a Go-kart race. We want to look at the strategies for maintaining your position, the techniques that you can use to your advantage, but also how to handle other aggressive opponents.
Tuning a racing go-kart is akin to fine-tuning a musical instrument; it's all about achieving perfect harmony for maximum performance on the track. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned karting enthusiast, understanding how to tune your kart can make a significant difference in your racing experience. In this article, we dive into the essential aspects of tuning a racing go-kart to help you extract every ounce of speed and control.
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 the kart, it's going to be positive camber. What we see with racing cars is, they've got suspension, so you're going to notice their tires are pointing towards the inside, towards the chassis or the frame of the car. That's going to be negative camber.
