{"id":4684,"date":"2016-08-01T14:13:39","date_gmt":"2016-08-01T13:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kartingnation.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4684"},"modified":"2019-11-29T14:54:09","modified_gmt":"2019-11-29T13:54:09","slug":"a-few-go-karting-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kartingnation.co.uk\/blog\/a-few-go-karting-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"A few Go Karting Tips…"},"content":{"rendered":"

Karting essential tips<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a rookie racer or a seasoned pro, shaving those all important seconds off your lap times is never easy. But with a few simple tweaks to your technique improving your speed round the circuit is far from impossible. So to help you make the most of your speed and skill at the wheel, here\u2019s our essential guide to improving your lap times and podium position.<\/p>\n

1<\/em>.<\/em> Experiment with racing line<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The \u2018racing line\u2019 refers to the fastest way possible to get round the track. Adopting the correct racing line is most important when you\u2019re approaching corners and chicanes, as it means you can carry as much speed as possible in and out of the corners. The easiest way to find the correct line is by experimenting with different lines during your warm up laps, alternatively ask one of the race marshals because they know the track better than anybody!<\/p>\n

2. Sit correctly in the kart<\/strong>
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It may sound silly but sitting correctly in your kart can make a huge difference. Sitting upright without leaning forward or slumping will give you better control of the kart, which in turn improves acceleration.<\/p>\n

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3. Drive to your capabilities<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The fastest racers are the ones that stay on the track the longest, and driving erratically or beyond your capabilities usually results in spin off or collision. If you feel like your losing control of your kart slow down, keep your driving smooth and take advantage of drivers who are pushing too hard.<\/p>\n

4. Don\u2019t just overtake on the straights<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Straights are perfect for speeding past slower drivers, but corners can be just as useful too. As the race progresses you\u2019ll feel more and more confident racing round corners, so if there\u2019s room to pass a slower driver and it\u2019s safe to overtake, go for it!<\/p>\n

5. Corners are key<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Setting storming lap times comes down to one thing \u2013 conquering corners. Almost all of the tips we\u2019ve featured have highlighted the importance of cornering, and there\u2019s no escaping the fact that the easiest way to improve your lap times is by mastering this dark art. Remember momentum is key and the speed that you enter a corner usually dictates the speed you exit it, by finding a balanced entry speed you\u2019ll have the best chance of sustaining your speed and exiting a corner quickly.<\/p>\n

\"Outdoor<\/p>\n

So why not find your nearest Karting Nation circuit<\/a> and spend some time perfecting your technique today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Karting essential tips Whether you\u2019re a rookie racer or a seasoned pro, shaving those all important seconds off your lap times is never easy. But with a few simple tweaks to your technique improving your speed round the circuit is far from impossible. So to help you make the most of your speed and skill…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,3,7782],"tags":[85,28,31,5,7,105,3,25,9,115,22,20,30],"class_list":["post-4684","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-features","category-karting","category-karting-tips","tag-competitive-karting","tag-corporate-event","tag-experience","tag-go-kart","tag-go-karting","tag-indoor-karting","tag-karting","tag-karting-nation","tag-karting-track","tag-outdoor-karting","tag-stag-event","tag-stag-weekend","tag-teambuilding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kartingnation.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4684","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kartingnation.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kartingnation.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kartingnation.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kartingnation.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4684"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/kartingnation.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4684\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6123,"href":"https:\/\/kartingnation.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4684\/revisions\/6123"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kartingnation.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4684"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kartingnation.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4684"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kartingnation.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}