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Kart Class Podcast | Karting Tips for Parents & Young Drivers
The Kart Class Podcast is designed for parents of young kart racers who want to help their child improve—without the confusion, wasted money, or constant trial and error that comes with learning karting on your own.
Hosted by 18× Australian Champion David Sera, this podcast gives parents clear, practical insight into go-kart racing, kart setup, driving technique, race craft, and driver mindset—all explained in a way families can actually understand and apply.
With over 25 years of experience in professional kart racing and driver coaching, Sera breaks down:
• How young drivers really get faster
• Common mistakes parents unknowingly make at the track
• Kart setup basics that matter (and what doesn’t)
• How to communicate better with your child about performance
• Building confidence, consistency, and good habits early
This podcast helps parents make smarter decisions about kart racing coaching, go-kart training, and driver development, so their child can progress faster—without burnout or unnecessary expense.
Whether your child is just starting karting or racing at a competitive level, the Kart Class Podcast provides trusted guidance from Australia’s most successful kart racer.
Learn more about our online karting courses, go-kart coaching programs, and kart setup training at kartclass.com
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Why am I Faster in Practice than Race Day
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In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera breaks down one of the most frustrating problems in karting:
Being quick in practice… but not delivering when it counts.
If your driver is setting strong lap times in practice, only to drop off in qualifying or races — this episode will explain exactly why it happens and how to fix it.
Because the issue usually isn’t speed… it’s what changes under pressure.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ Why drivers tighten up and lose performance on race day
✔️ The key differences between practice driving and race execution
✔️ How nerves and pressure impact braking, throttle, and decision-making
✔️ The most common mistakes drivers make in qualifying sessions
✔️ How to build a repeatable routine that delivers speed when it matters
David shares insights from over 25 years in karting — working with drivers at club, national, and international level — showing how the best drivers consistently transfer practice speed into race results.
If your driver struggles to qualify where they should, drops positions in races, or can’t match their practice pace under pressure, this episode is essential listening.
Perfect for parents of Cadet, Junior, and developing drivers who want to help their child perform when it counts — not just when it’s comfortable.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to turn practice speed into race day results.
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