Go Kart Racing Tips

Have you ever wondered what your life would’ve been like if your childhood dream of becoming a race car driver had come true, only to find the reason you didn’t turn pro is because your kart racing technique leaves a bit to be desired?

Driving an intricately engineered go-kart isn’t the same as cranking the wheel of the shoddy outdoor kart you drove as a kid or putting around in your everyday car — successful kart racing is the best combination of skill, speed and style. With a few adjustments to your racing stance and technique, you’ll be celebrating your next Grand Prix race from the top of the winner’s podium.

Win Your Next Grand Prix With These Advanced Go Karting Techniques

With its sleek car design, top speeds climbing to 50 miles per hour and dynamic course design, no activity is more thrilling than finishing a Grand Prix kart race. But you can’t expect to win every go-kart race with speed alone. You need a driving style that even the best race car drivers in the world rely on.

Cross the finish line first every time with these kart racing tips:

• Adjust your driving stance to the optimal position: When you first get in the kart, make sure that your body is secure and note your hand placement. Your position should be comfortable, but you should also be able to fully reach the pedals for better control. Then, keep your hands at a ‘quarter to three’ position for better driving precision and control. For smaller racers, additional booster seating may be available upon request.
• Keep control of your speed: Keep a steady speed throughout all phases of the race to ensure a smooth ride and best use oversteering and understeering to your advantage.
• Master the correct steering and turning technique: Learning the best techniques for braking and steering can be tricky — kart brakes act on the rear wheels only, so you’ll have to brake harder than you would in a normal car. Slowly hit the brakes when approaching a turn then accelerate as you hit the apex of a corner and speed out. Also, avoid steering too aggressively. Sharp turns will cause the front to slide, and the kart will resist the turn.
• Use the track to your advantage: It’s tempting to hug the inside track while racing to whip around turns, but kart racers should actually utilize every angle of the track. The wider you’re able to go on a turn, the better chance you can gain speed at the apex.
• Keep an eye on what’s going on ahead: For the best race results, always keep looking ahead to the next stage of the track to better process your racing strategy and have better control over the kart.

Ready to Feel the Wind on Your Face? Visit Tampa Bay Grand Prix Today

The best tip for winning every kart race is just to have fun while you’re out on the track. When you’re ready to amplify your racing career and leave your friends in the dust, head to Tampa Bay Grand Prix, Tampa’s premier kart racing track. Our advanced indoor tracks and Italian electric go-karts are the most predictable, safe racing option around. We offer multiple indoor racing options whether you’re looking to hone your racing style on our advanced Grand Prix Track or hope to beat your track record using our Speed Track.

Book a kart racing session online today or call our Tampa location at 813-314-6300 to learn more.