So you've watched Formula 1 or Supercars and wondered how those racing drivers got started in their career? Well 98% of those drivers first got involved in motorsport through kart racing, where they can hone their skills and learn the fundamentals.

On this podcast episode, we look at driving a go kart for the first time. What drivers should look out for, how to approach the first session or two and how they can improve their driving from the side lines.

This is a must for anyone looking to get started in their motor racing journey!

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On this episode of our Kart Class Podcast, we chat to recently signed Alpine F1 Reserve Driver Oscar Piastri.

Oscar started his motor racing dream at a remote control car facility at the age of 8, before stepping into a race kart at 10. Piastri grew up honing his skills at the Oakleigh Racing Club before venturing to Europe at 14 to race in the European Karting scene with the Ricky Flynn Motorsports team.

Since his progression from karts to cars, Piastri has been a driver on a mission winning the Formula Renault and F3 championships in succession & currently leading the F2 championship with powerhouse Prema team.

Unfortunately I didn't have the SD card in for the first 5 minutes of my chat (rookie mistake!) but I tried to give a recap of what we discussed before we dive into our chat.

I hope you enjoy our conversation and to follow Piastri's career check out:
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The first guest on our Kart Class podcast is none other than 2014 IndyCar Series Champion & 2018 Indy 500 winner Will Power.

The Penske racer has recently formed his own karting brand with support from Kart Republic and still competes in major karting races when his racing schedule allows, so it was great to be able to chat to Will about what it takes to successfully move from karts & step into a race car.

We also discuss the reasons he started the WPK brand, his recent kart races, & how the mindset plays a big part for his success.

Over the coming weeks we will be joined by more Motor Racing identities on their background in racing, particularly karting so our listeners can learn from drivers who are making a career in Motorsport.

Remember, if you need help with your kart racing, be sure to check out our online programs at www.kartclass.com for all your needs. 

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No matter what sport you are in, coaches are available to athletes to help guide them from their own experiences.

On this podcast episode, we look at the benefits of having a coach for your karting career & how they can actually help you. For some drivers this will be in the form of a driving aspect, others might benefit from the technical nuance a coach has.

If we look at athletes that still use coaches to benefit their own ability, we need to look no further than Roger Federer, Tom Brady and LeBron James.

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Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera discusses rental karting, as we know that some drivers treat it more seriously than just a social event with their friends.

Rental karts aren't the same as racing karts; they're heavier, have likely being involved in incidents previous to your session, don't have setup adjustments and the tyre quality always changes from kart to kart.

The thing is, that with some basic racing knowledge drivers can still overcome the differences in karts to be competitive at all times so in this episode we wanted to cover some basic points.

The biggest thing to take away from this episode is that not all the same techniques translate to racing karts also, with the power to weight ratio being the biggest factor behind this.

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Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera discusses the importance of creating or having a setup sheet to fill in your notes at the kart track.

So many times we go to the track, make adjustments then forget about what has worked and what didn't. I can recall on many occasions where I raced at a track 12 months apart yet still looked back to my notes to give myself a baseline to start with.

This might be gear ratio, temperature of the day and also tyre pressures. With many race events these days limiting the amount of practice available, it's important drivers and mechanics are switched on from session one so they aren't wasting valuable laps.

Drivers will also learn more by reading back on notes so they get a better understanding on how the kart is behaving on track.

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Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera looks at the different engine types available to drivers in kart racing.

As karting allows drivers of all ages and sizes to compete, we look into what engine is best suited to you, whether that be the entry level 4-stroke engine, or the 6-speed gearbox engine that can reach speeds in excess of 160km/h!

We discuss the different manufacturers that produce engines, the Horsepower and the age brackets so you know what to look for when choosing your engine.

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Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera looks at the starting age kids can get involved in kart racing.

Now we know this is where the majority of the current Formula 1, Indy Car, Supercars and Open Wheel drivers started their career, so we wanted to dive into why it's good to start early, but if you can't, you still have time to pick things up.

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Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera looks at some of the bad habits drivers get into in kart racing.

By minimising these mistakes from the beginning, drivers will be able to progress faster. It's all about identifying them yourself, so you can improve in these areas. Riding the brakes, looking behind constantly and not blaming the equipment constantly will fast track your development.

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Kart Class will be offering advanced digital training programs to cater for kart racing drivers of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.

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Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera looks into ways people getting into the sport of kart racing can find themselves a deal and cut some costs.

As we know motor racing can be expensive and kart racing is the bottom of the ladder, so trying to find a good deal on a kart package, or knowing what race gear to splurge on compared to which race wear you can cut back on is important to save some dollars.

Doing your research and understanding whether you're being looked after or screwed over is important, but finding your local kart shop is a good place to start.

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Kart Class will be offering advanced digital training programs to cater for kart racing drivers of all skill levels. Be sure to check out the Kart Class website to find what program is best suited for you & follow our Instagram for tips & techniques.

Thanks to On Audio Post for the production of this episode.

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