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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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How to adjust your tyre pressures?
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How do you know what tyre pressures to start with in karting?
And why do so many drivers struggle to get their tyres into the optimal window?
In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera breaks down how to correctly adjust your kart tyre pressures for different conditions and why focusing on HOT tyre pressures is one of the biggest keys to consistent speed.
David explains how track direction, circuit surface, session duration, weather conditions, and driving style all impact tyre pressure build-up throughout a run. He also discusses why using a quality digital tyre pressure gauge is essential if you want accurate readings and repeatable results.
Whether you race Cadet, KA3, X30, Rotax or TAG categories, understanding tyre pressures can improve grip, balance, tyre life, and overall kart performance.
In this episode:
• Why hot tyre pressures matter more than cold pressures
• How track surface changes pressure build-up
• The impact of clockwise vs anti-clockwise circuits
• How session length affects tyre pressure rise
• Why digital tyre gauges are a must-have tool
• Common tyre pressure mistakes drivers make
Perfect for karting parents, beginners, and experienced racers wanting to better understand kart setup and go faster on track.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to maximise grip, consistency, and lap time through smarter tyre pressure adjustments.
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