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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 is my Kart sliding?
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It’s one of the most frustrating problems in karting. The kart feels nervous, inconsistent, lacking rear grip… and no matter what setup change you make, the problem keeps coming back.
In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera breaks down the REAL reasons why karts slide — and why many drivers and parents often blame the wrong thing.
David explains two of the biggest driving mistakes that create sliding:
- Carrying too much entry speed into the corner
- Incorrect corner entry lines that overload the kart
These driving errors can dramatically reduce rear grip and make the kart feel unstable, even when the setup itself may actually be close.
From a kart setup perspective, David also discusses:
- Why tyre pressures must operate within the optimal window
- How incorrect pressures can instantly reduce grip
- How rear track width adjustments influence rear stability and kart balance
This episode is designed to help parents and drivers better understand the relationship between driving technique and kart setup — instead of randomly changing parts and chasing the wrong direction.
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