Thanks for all the support everyone! I always have a massive smile on my face whenever I see the views on this video. As always, don't be afraid to give me criticism or ask questions it's truly appreciated. Have a great one guys!
Any tips specifically for low HP carts and heavy people? Going go-carting next weekend and the carts thy have at the venue are only 9hp and I weigh 200 lbs, I am sure that being 6'4 also ads a lot of aero-drag as well. Have I got any chance of beating people that weigh 120 lbs or less?
stay smooth, try not to scrub speed. It will definitely be hard, but I've seen bigger people be plenty fast. An advantage you may have is your extra weight will create more heat giving you more friction often letting you go through a corner at higher speeds. Hope I was able to help a little, good luck! -RR
Will better traction allow me to cut corners more tightly? Should I try to stick closer to corners or follow a racing line that has minimal steering input?
More traction simply means you shouldn't need to slow vehicle as much. Your line should stay the same regardless of how much friction you gain due to your weight. If you want to get tips on racing line, I have a helpful video (although it's my first and the quality bugs me) that explains the concepts of the racing line. Feel free to ask questions as you have them :) -RR
Lmao. But little bump and run is also part of the race, right? If the driver knows what he's doing and if its not dangerous situation, why would anyone get upset?
3:56 Do NOT shove or bump your opponent when overtaking. It's seen as unnecessary aggression, and might cause you to be penalized, as well as a spin for both karts. Overtaking aggressively is always an option, but a clean approach is always better, and contact needs to be avoided at all costs. It's always the overtaking kart's responsibility to ensure the maneuver does not end up in a crash. Other than that, good video!
@Javier Gorostidi-Turner To be fair, you have people that just cannot get a hint and refuse to let you overtake. Was at an event this weekend, basic rule is if the staff waves the blue&orange flag it means you need to more over because you're too slow. Had a couple people completely ignoring the flags, so they definitely got a few nudges from me lol
I like how you rest your brake foot on the front of the chassis, what do you do when someone spins suddenly, just plow into them at full speed? Whoever is designing those tracks needs to put more braking zones, racing without having to brake is way too easy.
The problem was, the karts sucked at this place and the only way to get front grip is if you push the seat all the way forward. Not an issue if you are shorter, but I'm 6 feet tall. So, in order to stop myself from pressing the break I eventually just lazily put my foot up there. I completely agree that the track sucked, but where I live that is the best place sadly. If I had any of my old videos from my karting days, I would have used them in an instant.
The thumbnail is not from this guy, it is Olin Galli in a regional kart championship in the 2010s. I don't think this guy knows anything about karting.
I should’ve started earlier with Go-Karts but unfortunately in my country racing on 4 wheels doesn’t mean that much which really sucks cuz for me it’s everything I need. Literally I’d die for this. The biggest problem is money of course because it’s an expensive sport.
Nice video! I agree with these, and I think one tip I would add (that you mostly covered in different steps) is to build your speed. Too often, I see people hitting the track trying to *immediately* be fast. It's important to learn the layout, the apexes, the track surface and the characteristics of the kart before you really start throwing it around. On a side note: This place sucks. It seems Pole Position was more focused on having a long track than they were having a fun track with places for passing opportunities. They didn't even offer any interpretation for racing lines; you're either on it or in the barriers.
I’ve been driving for 8 years with my own kart and got up to a national level. This guy is saying some stuff right but I wouldn’t say he’s a “professional”. Just someone who is fast on a indoor track and doesn’t know true karting
Once i was riding a 500cc go kart and they gave me one with really used tires... and i was drifting in every corner couldn't even get the grip i wanted.
Oh dear, I went karting for the first time yesterday and when I started on the track I was drifting and sliding around tight corners constantly because I was braking too quickly. I got more confident as I spent time on the track, and it was just me and my dad doing a casual time trial session and I'm looking forward to doing more of it.
"Don't drift or slide" what about really tight tracks like DS Speed Zamość? You have to slide because half of the turns are hairpins and if you don't drift, you will be not only slower but also someone will have to push you out of the outside tyres because you're blocking the turn
3:56 Contrary to what this guy says, do NOT give an opponent a "little shove" - it's unprofessional, illegal and you'll be black flagged for it. This guy just proved right there that he's just a weekend driver and not a pro!
If you are on a public indoor kart arena that overtaking is hard because of no consistent drive of newcomers its sometimes good to help yourself. If they are no competition to you why would waste time and make possible dangerous situations with them. Im not saying pushing them out of track just let them know.
MrFoulksy try it in open wheel competition and see where it gets you. Theres a reason it's not allowed, and in nearly any competent and competitive series won't be tolerated.
Can you tell me what technique is faster in a sequence of S-shaped corners? Braking and taking the corner very tight or going wider and only slightly lifting the foot off the gas pedal? Appreciate your help :)
I went for the first time today, I had no idea how much grip the carts had, I already had prior knowledge about watching f1 racing but when I see a corner in a car, we slow down so I expected that I needed to slow down each corner I already had the racing line in my head but I’d slow down to not over spin😂😂 the last lap I didn’t need to even touch the break 😂😂
I went in for my first time today without looking up tips and I sucked major ass. I hate losing so my moral was so low and I was annoyed as hell. Every turn was rough and the track I was in had more than 5 sharp af turns (not sure if it was the best for like the most beginners like me) haha and there was barely any distance to pick up on full speed if I was losing it with a bad turn maneuver. Thanks for the tips, next time I go, I’m hoping not to get last three times in a row...
Think its important to get people to understand slip angle when trying to explain (no sliding) because you can get people driving like train tracks avoiding any slip at all. Its also not totally correct to say sliding is always slower, on corner entry in some select scenarios going a little beyond the slip angle can give you that bit of extra rotation and allow you to brake less in your straight lined zone and carry a little extra speed to the apex as long as you get it straightened up in time especially in more higher powered karts.
steering input question ... playing around at our track, I have been having a problem getting the kart to stick ... noticed the other day, instead of picking and holding a line (constant steering pressure), I kind of would tighten and losen the input into the turn .. seems to work, am I on to something?
Wow you were very informative and funny, thank you as I’m trying to improve my technique. I need to loose 2 seconds on my time but have not mastered the corner apex yet
I am a major car enthusiast but I'm not old enough to drive a car, so I'm trying go-karting, luckily enough I'm going on a play date to a go kart track, I play alot of racing on xbox controller but this really helped, only question is should I worry about slipstreaming?
Dude this isnt forza. Slipstreaming in a rental kart is going to do nothing in terms of speeding you up. But still follow your opponents if they are on the racing line. pass them when you get to a section you are faster in or they spin like a scrub and follow when your are slower, this way you can be the fastest.
I thought this is gonna be something about actual private owned karting. Giving tips about fitness, mindset, thoughts etc. :/ Something like that'd be cool.. :)
This is a question from a complete amateur. I just went to an indoor kart place today and I was trying to figure out for myself how to go fast. I'm familiar with the idea that rolling around the corner rather than sliding is generally faster but it seemed to me that with the really tight corners the quickest way round was to jab the brake as you turned in to bring the back around. I take my front wheel drive car (Fiesta ST) to the racetrack every now and then and I 've figured out that a dab on the brake in mid corner helps to bring the back around. Is this no slide rule written in stone?
When is comes to front wheel drive cars, personally I have never raced one, but can see the advantage of rotating the car with the brakes to counteract the natural under-steer. When discussing hard set rules in racing the only thing that matters is what is faster, I can tell you what is usually faster but the stop watch doesn't lie. No technique will be the fastest in every scenario. I made a video recently about when drifting is faster, I urge you to check it out. Thanks for the comment :) -RR
I don't know if this is relevant or not, but I'm going to ask it anyway. I experience bumping on my kart 1 or 2 times when I exit the turn. Do you have any idea why and how did it happen? Was it because I open throttle to early or was is just the problem with the kart? Thanks
In professional karting they setup the seat position to give a twisting force on the chasis to lift the inside wheel. You lift the inside wheel for 1 reason with a couple of specific outcomes, you lift the wheel because the axle is solid. With a solid axle there is no diff to keep both rear wheels moving at the speed of the exact piece of track they are on. So with a solid axle the inside wheel at any turn will be travelling slower than the outside wheel because it covers less distance. So the inside wheel needs raising because as it is turning slower there is a braking effect on the ground, lifting the inside wheel allows just the truly loaded tyre to be giving all its grip and prevent the slower inside wheel from connecting to the ground. So in any corner, you are always loading up the outside tyres, lean outwards if you have to.
Hey man!! 1st video of yours I've stumbled upon, and immediately subbed after watching this. Weight transfer was never something I considered when racing karts, OR letting letting off throttle/trail braking if you can't turn!! I definitely will try those out at my next race! Ps. Got a clip of one of my races. Want to use it for one of your future vids?
may i ask how you are a professional racing instructor? i race wsk and your at k1 giving 'professional tips' do you have any background of actual racing?
I have been a racing instructor for 2 years at two different schools, and I've been racing for 14 years. I hold 3 track records 4 national titles and the VMB rising star award. I have been waiting for someone to comment this, I really should have a video about who I am. Although I would like to make that video, I hardly have enough time for school and work as it is and I don't think that video would help people to become better drivers. Thank you for your comment :) Now it's only a matter of time before someone figures out my name. :l -RR
sounds like you do have quite a bit of experience, just questioning because your indoor, you call sliding drifitng, and you call regular driving gripping haha, what national titles do you hold?
Those terms tend to be more descriptive for most people so I have adapted using them. In terms of my titles, I can't really tell you since that would be basically telling you my name outright. I appreciate all the questions and concern, if you have any more be sure to let me know. -RR
just based on your gear (helmet) im guessing your national championships (if real) aren't ones to be proud of, never seen a national champion wear an unpainted offbrand helmet
you said let go of the throttle when understeering, that's bs I do karting professionally in rotax max challenge and when you under steer you have to slowly accelerate, like on a wet track you would understeer, basically just 'steer with the throttle'.
Never ever brake while in a corner. The braking and you trying to steer compromise sending you off. Always brake before the corner so you can take the perfect apex
The actual answer is because all the weight gets transferred to the front under braking so there is less grip on the back tires, resulting in a high chance of spinning off you brake before you turn, and never use 100% of the throttle during a corner as it transfers all the weight to the back resulting in less front end grip, inducing understeer. (Brake in a corner and oversteer will be highly likely Accelerate in a corner and understeer will be highly likely, that's if the karts have a decent amount of power. My local Karts have 15 hp unsure if that is a lot compared to other places but I don't really need to worry about weight transfer in the circuit. So I'll assume it's not.
Honestly, I'm a lot more educated and qualified to help you choose which super car to drive over which go-kart is the best these days. I recommend you take a trip to a local kart shop, they should be able to give you some accurate advice for which kart would suit you best. -RR
In the faster personally owned karts we would lean into the turn to try and equalize the weight the best we could. However, I've been seeing the people who work there lean outward. I theorize this is because the tires are actually stones this helps to better force them into the track. Just try both ways, I lean into the turn out of habit but that might not be the best for indoor karts. Hope I was able to help, -RR
yup When you hit the brakes where does the weight go? If the weight is forward where is it not? if you don't have very much rear weight what might happen? This is also a good way to give yourself more front grip. Another cause could be if you lock up your rear tires, they become essentially rubber blocks and no longer control the direction of the vehicle. -RR
You should resist leaning as it throws off the balance of the kart. Take advantage of those electric karts with better weight distribution by doing so.
Tip number 1 is false in gokarting... I went gokarting in London and the dude drifted every turn going pretty much full speed and he beat me while I was hitting ever apex and I couldn't keep up. I asked him after what he was doing and he pretty much told me he was going full speed and drifting around the turns. He was also a rally driver so explains why he knew exactly how to drift around the curves lol
Its not really false but dont slide and think its faster than gripping. I guess that rally driver knows how to do all of that because of his rally experience.
Sorry I dont know how did you came up with statement that sliding means a loss of time. When it comes to driving on the edge, and especially ON KARTS that has NO DIFFERENCIAL(that means you are sliding even at the slightest turning-but karts got it partially fixed by special and precise steering under angle) it is essential to slide a bit. I probably know how did you mean it(big slides and drifts) but you have to be more detailed than. And by the way, even most sports and race cars professional drivers use this little oversteer to their advantage(Radical race cars for example). And yes, I am talking about the world elite drivers. 1:21 again I dont know why did you used the most stupid and not true example of how the slides slowes you. You call yourself a PROFESSIONAL RACING INSTRUCTOR?? Than you would not use a noob driver as an example going too fast and narrow into a corner, suddenly slapping the brakes and steering wheel(on the actual footage it caused just steering because he was on the wrong, inside side of the track logically with too much speed-you cant make it if you dont loose time and speed by harsh sliding. I am curious how "slower" he would get by approaching all the way from the left, closing in the turn, hitting the apex and exiting on the left-first two or three sections of the corner with steering wheel about at the center), what made him going off the perfect line, what was the reason he drastically lose time.
You don’t really, you tune your ackerman, toe and rear track width to get the inside rear wheel of the ground on turn in and then it will turn in when sliding
Thanks for the tips. I'm forty kilograms heavier than my racing fiends. Approximately 100kg. I am much fitter though. I work out approximately five to six days a week. We are all about the same racing ability. Do you have any tips for me as a heavier person whilst racing these carts where weight makes such a major difference. Thank you
E Man You can either add weight to your friends karts or add a strut from your seat to the back of the kart to transfer your weight to the back (only works when your kart is powerful and doesn't have much grip otherwise understeer will be a problem) also you can take some time to setup your kart. These things only apply if you have your own karts otherwise there's not much you can do really but hope it might help you!
I'm sure there is a mixed audience watching these videos, so you might want to try to refrain from using phrases like "go balls deep". Maybe you don't know what that means?
Greg Speed he's appealing to that crowd exactly. you'll notice that every north American 10 year old knows everything and is too cool for the room. (thank you marketing department..) if you don't speak to them their way the door never opens. Normally I'd never suggest giving into that crap but this is a hobby video for fun, and the information is helpful. The OP can't fix our gleeful decay all on his own and this wouldn't be the place to start.
haha...thats just a shame...what have you done ? searched in wikipedia for " how can i drive a kart fast - pro tips" haha..realy man calling the rental kart tires " high grip tires" simply proofs how knowledgelss you are about that sport actually
Thanks for all the support everyone! I always have a massive smile on my face whenever I see the views on this video. As always, don't be afraid to give me criticism or ask questions it's truly appreciated. Have a great one guys!
Any tips specifically for low HP carts and heavy people?
Going go-carting next weekend and the carts thy have at the venue are only 9hp and I weigh 200 lbs, I am sure that being 6'4 also ads a lot of aero-drag as well.
Have I got any chance of beating people that weigh 120 lbs or less?
stay smooth, try not to scrub speed. It will definitely be hard, but I've seen bigger people be plenty fast. An advantage you may have is your extra weight will create more heat giving you more friction often letting you go through a corner at higher speeds.
Hope I was able to help a little, good luck!
-RR
Will better traction allow me to cut corners more tightly?
Should I try to stick closer to corners or follow a racing line that has minimal steering input?
More traction simply means you shouldn't need to slow vehicle as much. Your line should stay the same regardless of how much friction you gain due to your weight. If you want to get tips on racing line, I have a helpful video (although it's my first and the quality bugs me) that explains the concepts of the racing line. Feel free to ask questions as you have them :)
-RR
Thanks RR, appreciated.
All good except the passing tips. You bump and run me, we are definitely having words.
FR especailly when your not renting the karts
Lmao. But little bump and run is also part of the race, right? If the driver knows what he's doing and if its not dangerous situation, why would anyone get upset?
Ain’t nothing wrong, with a little bump and ruuuuun
@@imeprezime9049 as long as the other person doesn't make me spin out while doing that, I'll have no problems lol
It all depends bro a little bump aint a problem as long there is no spinning/ crashing
3:56 Do NOT shove or bump your opponent when overtaking. It's seen as unnecessary aggression, and might cause you to be penalized, as well as a spin for both karts. Overtaking aggressively is always an option, but a clean approach is always better, and contact needs to be avoided at all costs. It's always the overtaking kart's responsibility to ensure the maneuver does not end up in a crash.
Other than that, good video!
In actual karting it's fine to bump each other gently
Javier Gorostidi-Turner rubbing is racing
@Javier Gorostidi-Turner To be fair, you have people that just cannot get a hint and refuse to let you overtake. Was at an event this weekend, basic rule is if the staff waves the blue&orange flag it means you need to more over because you're too slow. Had a couple people completely ignoring the flags, so they definitely got a few nudges from me lol
I like how you rest your brake foot on the front of the chassis, what do you do when someone spins suddenly, just plow into them at full speed? Whoever is designing those tracks needs to put more braking zones, racing without having to brake is way too easy.
The problem was, the karts sucked at this place and the only way to get front grip is if you push the seat all the way forward. Not an issue if you are shorter, but I'm 6 feet tall. So, in order to stop myself from pressing the break I eventually just lazily put my foot up there.
I completely agree that the track sucked, but where I live that is the best place sadly. If I had any of my old videos from my karting days, I would have used them in an instant.
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Tbh that track did look quite shit and slow
@@projectcar1079 not to mention that this track, with an ideal line, does not need brakes at all 😂 TBH, those tracks kinda bore me
i thought this was actual like karting tips... not for "hobby karting" the thumbnail was an actual kart
The thumbnail is not from this guy, it is Olin Galli in a regional kart championship in the 2010s. I don't think this guy knows anything about karting.
Yes same I thought it would be stuff for real go karts like me and he called himself pro even when it is just hobby go karting
@@hazza6330 It's the target demographic, there aren't very many hobbiests searching for these kinds of tips.
I should’ve started earlier with Go-Karts but unfortunately in my country racing on 4 wheels doesn’t mean that much which really sucks cuz for me it’s everything I need. Literally I’d die for this. The biggest problem is money of course because it’s an expensive sport.
Nice video! I agree with these, and I think one tip I would add (that you mostly covered in different steps) is to build your speed. Too often, I see people hitting the track trying to *immediately* be fast. It's important to learn the layout, the apexes, the track surface and the characteristics of the kart before you really start throwing it around.
On a side note: This place sucks. It seems Pole Position was more focused on having a long track than they were having a fun track with places for passing opportunities. They didn't even offer any interpretation for racing lines; you're either on it or in the barriers.
Couldn't agree more, only reason I was there was to make this video haha.
Thanks for the comment :)
-RR
You race at amp
I’ve been driving for 8 years with my own kart and got up to a national level. This guy is saying some stuff right but I wouldn’t say he’s a “professional”. Just someone who is fast on a indoor track and doesn’t know true karting
is that even a good advice to bump a little bit to get your opponent off his line or corner
Leave me alone i know what i am doing..
raikkonen
lol!!!
No kimi you will not have the drink
Bwoah
Don't watch it then 😂
Once i was riding a 500cc go kart and they gave me one with really used tires... and i was drifting in every corner couldn't even get the grip i wanted.
Puppies/Videos/Compilation drove a 125cc kart and boy was it fun! Something actually happened when a stepped on the gas.
Id like to know where you are renting a 500cc go kart.
I was driving a 275cc one and the tires were used too... I couldnt even get a nice grip on the track.
Smooth throttle delivery
Oh dear, I went karting for the first time yesterday and when I started on the track I was drifting and sliding around tight corners constantly because I was braking too quickly.
I got more confident as I spent time on the track, and it was just me and my dad doing a casual time trial session and I'm looking forward to doing more of it.
"Don't drift or slide" what about really tight tracks like DS Speed Zamość? You have to slide because half of the turns are hairpins and if you don't drift, you will be not only slower but also someone will have to push you out of the outside tyres because you're blocking the turn
3:56 Contrary to what this guy says, do NOT give an opponent a "little shove" - it's unprofessional, illegal and you'll be black flagged for it. This guy just proved right there that he's just a weekend driver and not a pro!
If you are on a public indoor kart arena that overtaking is hard because of no consistent drive of newcomers its sometimes good to help yourself. If they are no competition to you why would waste time and make possible dangerous situations with them. Im not saying pushing them out of track just let them know.
There is nothing wrong with a "little shove".
little shoves (and sometimes big) happen all the time in most racing categories. intentional or not it occurs and appears all the time in pro leagues
If you're ever racing and not expecting people to give you little taps you need to get some more experience. I suppose you're a pro aren't you.
MrFoulksy try it in open wheel competition and see where it gets you. Theres a reason it's not allowed, and in nearly any competent and competitive series won't be tolerated.
Thank you! This helped alot. In kids racing, i got 1st 4 times in a row
I have heard these tips before but they dont explain it as well as you. Thansk!!
3:56 it was going so well until that point and made me question if you read the first three of the internet and decided to add your own for number 4.
Legend says im still waiting for him to pass kart #22
It helped alot now im driving in 3-1 place one time breakes broke and i was beginner and i slided into the wall
Can you tell me what technique is faster in a sequence of S-shaped corners? Braking and taking the corner very tight or going wider and only slightly lifting the foot off the gas pedal? Appreciate your help :)
I went for the first time today, I had no idea how much grip the carts had, I already had prior knowledge about watching f1 racing but when I see a corner in a car, we slow down so I expected that I needed to slow down each corner
I already had the racing line in my head but I’d slow down to not over spin😂😂 the last lap I didn’t need to even touch the break 😂😂
Fadezz i feel you bro same here 😂 completely different from a normal street car
Looks like the track at summerlin
I noticed no brakes were used....
I went in for my first time today without looking up tips and I sucked major ass. I hate losing so my moral was so low and I was annoyed as hell. Every turn was rough and the track I was in had more than 5 sharp af turns (not sure if it was the best for like the most beginners like me) haha and there was barely any distance to pick up on full speed if I was losing it with a bad turn maneuver. Thanks for the tips, next time I go, I’m hoping not to get last three times in a row...
Thanks a lot bro helped me in my last race cane out the quickest in the pack
Think its important to get people to understand slip angle when trying to explain (no sliding) because you can get people driving like train tracks avoiding any slip at all. Its also not totally correct to say sliding is always slower, on corner entry in some select scenarios going a little beyond the slip angle can give you that bit of extra rotation and allow you to brake less in your straight lined zone and carry a little extra speed to the apex as long as you get it straightened up in time especially in more higher powered karts.
steering input question ... playing around at our track, I have been having a problem getting the kart to stick ... noticed the other day, instead of picking and holding a line (constant steering pressure), I kind of would tighten and losen the input into the turn .. seems to work, am I on to something?
‘You’ll look like a jackass’ says mister foot not even on the brake pedal hahahaha
Wow you were very informative and funny, thank you as I’m trying to improve my technique. I need to loose 2 seconds on my time but have not mastered the corner apex yet
Great vid, but when you're passing a really slow traffic go outside and do it with speed
Thank you
The track i am at slows you down if you bump people. Keeps everyone racing clean and it heightens your skill
So helpful! Thanks!
I am a major car enthusiast but I'm not old enough to drive a car, so I'm trying go-karting, luckily enough I'm going on a play date to a go kart track, I play alot of racing on xbox controller but this really helped, only question is should I worry about slipstreaming?
Dude this isnt forza. Slipstreaming in a rental kart is going to do nothing in terms of speeding you up. But still follow your opponents if they are on the racing line. pass them when you get to a section you are faster in or they spin like a scrub and follow when your are slower, this way you can be the fastest.
Hloo Sir I am Pavan and I am interested in formula1 gokart racing will u please provide me the procedure on how to get into it??
I thought this is gonna be something about actual private owned karting. Giving tips about fitness, mindset, thoughts etc. :/ Something like that'd be cool.. :)
This is a question from a complete amateur. I just went to an indoor kart place today and I was trying to figure out for myself how to go fast.
I'm familiar with the idea that rolling around the corner rather than sliding is generally faster but it seemed to me that with the really tight corners the quickest way round was to jab the brake as you turned in to bring the back around.
I take my front wheel drive car (Fiesta ST) to the racetrack every now and then and I 've figured out that a dab on the brake in mid corner helps to bring the back around.
Is this no slide rule written in stone?
When is comes to front wheel drive cars, personally I have never raced one, but can see the advantage of rotating the car with the brakes to counteract the natural under-steer. When discussing hard set rules in racing the only thing that matters is what is faster, I can tell you what is usually faster but the stop watch doesn't lie. No technique will be the fastest in every scenario.
I made a video recently about when drifting is faster, I urge you to check it out.
Thanks for the comment :)
-RR
I don't know if this is relevant or not, but I'm going to ask it anyway. I experience bumping on my kart 1 or 2 times when I exit the turn. Do you have any idea why and how did it happen? Was it because I open throttle to early or was is just the problem with the kart?
Thanks
Fanjar Wijaksono what do you mean with bumping? Like the kart slows down a little?
Which way should you lean when entering corners especially higher speed ones outside on tarmac/asphalt
In professional karting they setup the seat position to give a twisting force on the chasis to lift the inside wheel. You lift the inside wheel for 1 reason with a couple of specific outcomes, you lift the wheel because the axle is solid. With a solid axle there is no diff to keep both rear wheels moving at the speed of the exact piece of track they are on. So with a solid axle the inside wheel at any turn will be travelling slower than the outside wheel because it covers less distance. So the inside wheel needs raising because as it is turning slower there is a braking effect on the ground, lifting the inside wheel allows just the truly loaded tyre to be giving all its grip and prevent the slower inside wheel from connecting to the ground.
So in any corner, you are always loading up the outside tyres, lean outwards if you have to.
A lot of hate in the comments, but I like the vid! what track is this?
Pole Position in corona
Thanks,that was helpful
This dude is stateting basic facts
Hi. How does one join in go karting tournaments?
It’s not easy to avoid drifting or sliding when you’re driving on the limit & that’s simply something you need to do otherwise you’re too slow
But you need to be smooth and then you’ll be quicker than if you drift
Hey man!! 1st video of yours I've stumbled upon, and immediately subbed after watching this.
Weight transfer was never something I considered when racing karts, OR letting letting off throttle/trail braking if you can't turn!!
I definitely will try those out at my next race!
Ps. Got a clip of one of my races. Want to use it for one of your future vids?
Awesome! Thank you!
Is the race footage from PP in Las Vegas?
What if you live somewhere where the go karts are upwards of 60kmh
may i ask how you are a professional racing instructor? i race wsk and your at k1 giving 'professional tips' do you have any background of actual racing?
I have been a racing instructor for 2 years at two different schools, and I've been racing for 14 years. I hold 3 track records 4 national titles and the VMB rising star award. I have been waiting for someone to comment this, I really should have a video about who I am. Although I would like to make that video, I hardly have enough time for school and work as it is and I don't think that video would help people to become better drivers.
Thank you for your comment :)
Now it's only a matter of time before someone figures out my name. :l
-RR
sounds like you do have quite a bit of experience, just questioning because your indoor, you call sliding drifitng, and you call regular driving gripping haha, what national titles do you hold?
Those terms tend to be more descriptive for most people so I have adapted using them. In terms of my titles, I can't really tell you since that would be basically telling you my name outright. I appreciate all the questions and concern, if you have any more be sure to let me know.
-RR
hm.... i don't know if i believe you then
just based on your gear (helmet) im guessing your national championships (if real) aren't ones to be proud of, never seen a national champion wear an unpainted offbrand helmet
nice advice ,you turn less looking for ligne the less you turn steering wheel the faster you go
Good tips, but some of the overtakes the other guys took were a little sketchy
Great stuff!!👍
you said let go of the throttle when understeering, that's bs I do karting professionally in rotax max challenge and when you under steer you have to slowly accelerate, like on a wet track you would understeer, basically just 'steer with the throttle'.
Can I drift using Mojo d1 tyres? My kart club makes you use them.
yes. but dont make big turns, turn slower, so you wont lose more speed
2:45 what does 'drag the brake mean'?
is this pole position?
i thaught i was gonna learn summit i dint already know. just common sense shit realy
Never ever brake while in a corner. The braking and you trying to steer compromise sending you off. Always brake before the corner so you can take the perfect apex
The actual answer is because all the weight gets transferred to the front under braking so there is less grip on the back tires, resulting in a high chance of spinning off you brake before you turn, and never use 100% of the throttle during a corner as it transfers all the weight to the back resulting in less front end grip, inducing understeer. (Brake in a corner and oversteer will be highly likely Accelerate in a corner and understeer will be highly likely, that's if the karts have a decent amount of power. My local Karts have 15 hp unsure if that is a lot compared to other places but I don't really need to worry about weight transfer in the circuit. So I'll assume it's not.
i want to start karting and live in Seattle Wa, Pacific Raceways is the local track. what is the best kart and class to start off with?
Honestly, I'm a lot more educated and qualified to help you choose which super car to drive over which go-kart is the best these days. I recommend you take a trip to a local kart shop, they should be able to give you some accurate advice for which kart would suit you best.
-RR
Racing Rationalized your right will do.
Thank you bro...
Good video dude.😃👍
Very cool : D
Too bad this place shut down a while ago. Was one of my favorite places to kart in Houston
this was in houston???
Pi2z Maybe not this specific place, but the company had a track in Houston.
MrJr oh, well if your in Houston i highly reccomend speedsportz race park, best go kart placenk ever been to
Pi2z I’ll check it out. I’d also recommend the Houston Karting Complex. They’re building a Shifter Kart track.
MrJr I would but I'm probably not old enough to ride those
Hello I'm a gokart driver and I going to race on Saturday. It's my first time I'm racing in my new gokart. How can i make a really good start?
Hey that’s pole position in corona California!
When your turning which side should you tilt your body to
In the faster personally owned karts we would lean into the turn to try and equalize the weight the best we could. However, I've been seeing the people who work there lean outward. I theorize this is because the tires are actually stones this helps to better force them into the track. Just try both ways, I lean into the turn out of habit but that might not be the best for indoor karts.
Hope I was able to help,
-RR
Racing Rationalized the guy that worked at the track said that if you brakes as you turn you drift
yup
When you hit the brakes where does the weight go? If the weight is forward where is it not? if you don't have very much rear weight what might happen? This is also a good way to give yourself more front grip. Another cause could be if you lock up your rear tires, they become essentially rubber blocks and no longer control the direction of the vehicle.
-RR
You should resist leaning as it throws off the balance of the kart. Take advantage of those electric karts with better weight distribution by doing so.
Or just watch a crap ton of F1 (specifically the good drivers) and learn the same way I did
Where is that track ? @racingrationalized
My local kart track u need to slide round the first corner
Weight transfer is how takumi passed the miata
Tip 2 'Don't go balls deep'.... Got it!
R u saying some ppl dont brake
Tip number 1 is false in gokarting... I went gokarting in London and the dude drifted every turn going pretty much full speed and he beat me while I was hitting ever apex and I couldn't keep up. I asked him after what he was doing and he pretty much told me he was going full speed and drifting around the turns. He was also a rally driver so explains why he knew exactly how to drift around the curves lol
Its not really false but dont slide and think its faster than gripping. I guess that rally driver knows how to do all of that because of his rally experience.
there is sometimes a even faster setting for indoor karts, bet that was it.
He probably has a better setup...but still, I don’t get how he was faster.
maybe he simply didn't notice that opponent was lighter than him?
Also hard to be fast when your cart is slow because they don't take proper care of the carts.
The fact that I’m watching this video and I’m going to ride at the same place aswell...
welp
Did he say "Balls deep"?
Now I can beat my friends
Sorry I dont know how did you came up with statement that sliding means a loss of time. When it comes to driving on the edge, and especially ON KARTS that has NO DIFFERENCIAL(that means you are sliding even at the slightest turning-but karts got it partially fixed by special and precise steering under angle) it is essential to slide a bit. I probably know how did you mean it(big slides and drifts) but you have to be more detailed than. And by the way, even most sports and race cars professional drivers use this little oversteer to their advantage(Radical race cars for example). And yes, I am talking about the world elite drivers.
1:21 again I dont know why did you used the most stupid and not true example of how the slides slowes you. You call yourself a PROFESSIONAL RACING INSTRUCTOR?? Than you would not use a noob driver as an example going too fast and narrow into a corner, suddenly slapping the brakes and steering wheel(on the actual footage it caused just steering because he was on the wrong, inside side of the track logically with too much speed-you cant make it if you dont loose time and speed by harsh sliding. I am curious how "slower" he would get by approaching all the way from the left, closing in the turn, hitting the apex and exiting on the left-first two or three sections of the corner with steering wheel about at the center), what made him going off the perfect line, what was the reason he drastically lose time.
...I am sorry for a bit offensive way.
You don’t really, you tune your ackerman, toe and rear track width to get the inside rear wheel of the ground on turn in and then it will turn in when sliding
Thanks for the tips. I'm forty kilograms heavier than my racing fiends. Approximately 100kg. I am much fitter though. I work out approximately five to six days a week. We are all about the same racing ability. Do you have any tips for me as a heavier person whilst racing these carts where weight makes such a major difference. Thank you
E Man You can either add weight to your friends karts or add a strut from your seat to the back of the kart to transfer your weight to the back (only works when your kart is powerful and doesn't have much grip otherwise understeer will be a problem) also you can take some time to setup your kart. These things only apply if you have your own karts otherwise there's not much you can do really but hope it might help you!
LOL is that kart track in Italy? I believe I've been there already
It looks so boring!
@@willabovebeyond well it is I believe one of the longest kart tracks in Europe. The karts are electric. Not bad imo but I prefer outdoor tracks
@@Cliffracer46 Ah ok. Just looks like there is nowhere to overtake.
Dont have anything of professional at this pilot
PP FRISCO
Lol most of these are wrong
"Balls deep"? 😂
Pretty sure it's "balls out"
I'm sure there is a mixed audience watching these videos, so you might want to try to refrain from using phrases like "go balls deep". Maybe you don't know what that means?
Greg Speed he's appealing to that crowd exactly. you'll notice that every north American 10 year old knows everything and is too cool for the room. (thank you marketing department..) if you don't speak to them their way the door never opens.
Normally I'd never suggest giving into that crap but this is a hobby video for fun, and the information is helpful. The OP can't fix our gleeful decay all on his own and this wouldn't be the place to start.
Did you ever race gas karts
Yes
Was a good video until bump and run mentioned. A good karter doesn't do that.
Race against PRO: ruclips.net/video/ToebLvnoczE/видео.html
1:00 and calls him self professional racing instructor lmfao
2:43
I drift all the time because it's faster and it helps me overtake others during turns.
go back to the dodgems fam
Go kart racing is a joke. Whoever usually gets started at front usually wins. If you start in last place, its almost impossible to pass 10 people.
haha...thats just a shame...what have you done ? searched in wikipedia for " how can i drive a kart fast - pro tips" haha..realy man calling the rental kart tires " high grip tires" simply proofs how knowledgelss you are about that sport actually
But dude you cant not drift lol i suck
"Avoid sliding, it slows you down". Duuuuh.....
pro tip : never ever let your foot off the gas, at corners tap on the brakes and as soon you let go of the brake youre already going