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 In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera explains how parents can build mental toughness and racing confidence in junior karting drivers.  

Talent and speed matter, but a young driver’s mindset often determines whether they crumble under pressure or rise to the occasion. And parents play a far bigger role than most realise.

Learn how your behaviour at the track, the feedback you give after races, and the expectations you set at home directly influence your child’s confidence, resilience, and ability to perform when it counts. David shares practical strategies used by top-level drivers to handle mistakes, pressure, nerves, and setbacks — plus the common parent habits that unknowingly hold kids back.

If you want to help your driver stay calm on the grid, bounce back from bad results, and build the mindset of a future champion, this episode is essential listening.

Perfect for parents of Cadet, Junior, and developing drivers who want to support their child the right way — without needing prior racing experience.

🎧 Listen now to help your driver race smarter, handle pressure better, and build the mental edge needed to win.

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Wet and dry conditions require completely different driving techniques, yet many kart drivers — and parents — approach them the same way.

In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera explains the key differences between wet and dry karting, and what drivers must change in their driving to stay fast, confident, and in control.

You’ll learn why grip behaves differently in the wet, how steering, braking, and throttle inputs must adapt, and why drivers who understand wet conditions early often gain a huge advantage over their competition.

In this episode, we cover:

• The fundamental differences between wet and dry grip
• How driving technique must change in wet conditions
• Common mistakes drivers make when it rains
• Why limiting wheelspin matters more in the wet
• What parents should look for when conditions change

This episode is ideal for cadet, junior, and senior kart drivers, as well as parents who want to better understand why lap times, lines, and driving styles change when the track is wet.

If your driver struggles when conditions change — or wants to turn wet races into an opportunity — this episode will give you the clarity and understanding needed to adapt quickly.

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In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera breaks down the number one setup mistake kart drivers make, why it happens, and how it quietly limits progress at every level of karting.

This isn’t about talent or equipment. It’s about understanding what actually makes drivers faster — and why focusing on the wrong thing slows development.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The most common mistake drivers make in kart setup
• Why it holds drivers back
• How this mistake shows up on track
• What mechanics should focus on

This episode is ideal for cadet, junior, and senior kart drivers, as well as parents who want to support their driver’s development the right way.

If your driver feels stuck, inconsistent, or frustrated despite effort and seat time, this episode will give you the clarity needed to refocus on what truly drives improvement.

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Steering is one of the most misunderstood skills in karting — and one of the biggest reasons drivers struggle with grip, consistency, and confidence.

In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera breaks down the fundamental principles of steering in karting, explaining how steering inputs directly affect grip, balance, and lap time.

This episode explains why turning the wheel more doesn’t make you faster, how over-steering hurts exit speed, and what correct steering should actually feel like in a kart.

You’ll learn:

• What proper steering technique really is in karting
• How steering affects grip and tyre performance
• Common steering mistakes young drivers make
• Why smooth steering builds confidence and consistency
• How parents can recognise steering issues from the fence

This episode is ideal for cadet, junior, and senior kart drivers, as well as parents who want to better understand what their driver is struggling with on track.

If your driver feels inconsistent, struggles with grip, or looks fast one lap and slow the next, this episode will give you clarity on one of the most important — and overlooked — fundamentals in karting.

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In this episode, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera gives practical tips on how parents can read their kids driving like a pro.

Minimise arguments at the track with minimal coaching critique, so your child can understand how they can improve!

Stop guessing from the fence and start coaching with confidence. We break down a clear, repeatable cornering sequence any kart parent can spot: a clean throttle-to-brake transition on entry, a smooth release as steering begins, and a single, committed squeeze of throttle at the apex for maximum exit speed. No jargon. Just practical cues you can hear and see from trackside.

We start by fixing the most common rookie habit: lifting before braking. That dead zone doesn’t slow the kart or settle it, it just delays everything and invites a late, steering-plus-brake stab that kicks the rear loose. You’ll learn how to listen for a crisp throttle-to-brake “click,” why today’s sticky tires change brake modulation, and how a brief chirp signals the limit before a controlled release. Then we unlock the apex: why early throttle pokes force mid-corner lifts, how weight transfer punishes on-off inputs, and the simple rule that transforms lap time—accelerate once, not three times.

Finally, we coach the exit like the pros: eyes to the edge, minimal steering, and full track width so the tiny engine isn’t fighting scrub. We explain how a calm wheel and a freer exit create speed that carries down the straight, and how to build these habits corner by corner. Start with the toughest hairpins, use sound as your guide, and only then edge the limits by half a kart length on braking and throttle pick-up. The result is consistency, confidence, and real gains in crowded fields—without needing constant paid coaching.

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In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera breaks down the kart setup fundamentals every parent needs to understand — without the technical jargon.

Kart setup can feel overwhelming, especially if you didn’t grow up in motorsport. This episode explains what kart setup actually does, how it affects your child’s driving, and why more changes don’t always equal more speed.

You’ll learn:

• What kart setup really changes on track
• The difference between a driver issue and a setup issue
• Why chasing setup can hold a driver back
• Which setup areas parents should understand (and which they shouldn’t worry about)
• How to create a stable, confidence-building kart for young drivers

This episode is designed to help parents make smarter decisions at the circuit, reduce confusion in the pits, and support their driver’s development the right way.

Perfect for parents of Cadet, Junior, and Senior kart racers who want clarity, confidence, and practical guidance — not guesswork.

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You’ve had an accident, but now you need to work out whether your kart is bent. Kart manufacturers design their chassis’ a lot softer these days. That's to try and counter the softer tires racers use. A softer chassis absorbs a lot of that flex when drivers are cornering. Now we're seeing a lot of karts having accidents because drivers are going at higher speeds which is sometimes too fast for kids.

So now suddenly, some of these seven to 10-year-old kids are driving as fast around the turns as what X30 is doing. The nature of the tire is so sticky, the kids are almost flat out around a lot of the corners. Now when it comes to having an accident, how do we know whether our chassis is bent or not?

The first way to try and assess whether your kart is bent is by putting it onto a kart jig. That's not always possible because there might not be anyone at the track that has a jig. But if there is someone there, whether it's a team or a shop, that's the best way to test it. It requires the front and rear wheels to be removed & possibly the rear hubs to come off the kart. Then place the kart into a jig, which is a level stationary platform, and then they check all the measurements. So, whether that's the rear rails, the c-sections, or just naturally whether it's up or down on one side of the kart. But it's a lot truer and easier way to assess the side to side whether everything's straight.

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With more than 30 drivers on a race track that is less than one kilometer long, no matter how much we prepare there will always be a tussle or two in the opening corners. Sadly it may be the end of your race if you are directly caught up in this.

It’s super important to be looking as far ahead as you can to see what is happening. If you’re starting in the mid-pack, look towards the front row. If there’s a skirmish there, it gives you time to take evasive action. Are karts starting to spin or lose control? Anticipate in which direction these karts are going and drive the opposite way.

Too many drivers focus on the front of their kart, not 2-3 rows in front. So when an accident occurs in front of them, they don’t have enough time to process where to go, and they drive straight into the incident.

Despite looking easy after it has been broken down for you in this article, the conditions on track are far different. There you will find only a few seconds to make such a crucial decision. These reflexes are what makes drivers almost superhuman and is something that can be trained and practiced.

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Today I'm looking at how to check your chain tension. Now, when it comes to chains, I find they're wearing out a lot faster than what they previously were. That could be down to the quality of the chains, or it could be that we're now driving faster engines.

With drivers being on the track for more practicing, a lot of these factors are wearing out chains a lot faster. If mechanics are not on top of the chain tension, we're going to find too much slack in the chain, and we might have more mechanical failures or just the performance of our kart is not the same.

Low performance categories, such as four stroke karts & cadets’ karts can have a little bit slacker in that chain because there's less power to flick that chain off. As a rule, when it comes to, Mini Rok cadet engines, once it's all fitted, you can move your fingers up and down to see how tight the chain is. We aim for it to just touch the front chain guard that goes onto the engine, not the rear chain guard.

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Over the last 12-18 months Kart Class has been working on a new feature to answer peoples questions (immediately!).

Now if you're unsure of what setup adjustment to make at the race track, don't know what tyre pressure to use, or a certain sprocket for over 30 circuits, Kart Classes latest invention APEX will help!

Simply type in your question & receive feedback in seconds on what to do.

APEX has a waiting list with early subscribers gaining access next week.

So don't miss out on the latest invention to join the Kart Class team & sign up here: APEX (kartclass.com) 

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