Is there a such thing as Natural Talent?

When we look at any sport, questions get asked when we see some competitors flying through the ranks whilst others take longer to progress.
So on this episode I wanted to chat about natural talent and how some karting drivers take longer to get up to speed.
Back when I started driving, things didn't happen naturally for me, I would miss apexes, not use all the track, stick behind slower drivers, and my dad would get annoyed at me.
It was 18 months before it all sunk in and I was consistently competitive at local events. But there were other drivers I started before that went past me to begin with, but in the end I had the skills to be competitive at any race.
Let us know in the comments below how long it took you to become competitive!
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[@taipantj3590]

I haven’t gotten my first podium yet, but I’ve gotten down 56 second lap times average at Ipswich Kart track to high 51’s over October last year to now. I race ka4 junior light.

[@KartClass]

Awesome job mate. Keep up the good work!

[@okcasperr9330]

Great video mate me and my brother have just started rental karting and he seems just to be so naturally talented but know i know if i practice i can get to his level eventually and soon get my own kart. One thing do you think i should be doing fast times in rental karts and getting podiums in the local rental kart comps before i buy a proper kart?, or can i go up whenever? cheers

[@Hugo_64]

I’m 2s off on my first day is that considered ‘natural talent’ but raced indoor karts for 4 months

[@adencollis5941]

In word yes there is a thing

[@KartClass]

But there’s still hope for drivers who don’t possess that outright speed on day 1

[@adencollis5941]

@@KartClass ok so your say an 130kgs man in his 50s has a chance of winning 250cc even if he has Natural ability?

[@KartClass]

@@adencollis5941 if you’re on a level playing field then no reason why not

[@adencollis5941]

@@KartClass well that's a Gray area how much would it cost to win is probably more than skills for some A thousands of dollars kart is better than just brought of gumtree tell me how much does it cost to win