How do I make my go kart lap time better?

How do I make my go kart lap time better?

DRIVING TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR LAP TIMES

1. FOLLOW AN OPTIMAL LINE. An efficient race line is vital to your success on not only our tracks, but any race track in any vehicle.
2. CARRY YOUR MOMENTUM.
3. KEEP YOUR WHEELS GRIPPING.
4. AVOID CONTACT.

How do you stop feeling sick when go karting?

It is a common thing. Go to the drugstore and get some “Bonine” – a dramamine like pill that does not cause drowsiness. Take one the day before, and the morning of each racing day and go have fun.

How do you use a hairpin on a go kart?

Simply defined as a ‘U-shaped bend’, they are the parts of the track that can make or break a lap time. The trick to nailing a hairpin is to brake late, turn in and try to get the kart around the apex as quickly and as tightly as possible – all while maintaining enough speed to remain competitive.

Should you lean in a go kart?

So, no matter what, never lean forward or move around in your kart. Keep your posture stable and sit tightly pressed against the seat. By keeping your posture tight, you will be able to keep your steering smoother and more predictable.

How do you go around bends fast in a go kart?

Here’s the five-step process for better cornering:

1. Step #1: Brake Early. As you approach the curve, start braking a little earlier than you might expect that you need to.
2. Step #2: Gradually Steer.
3. Step #3: Turn the Wheel Slightly.
4. Step #4: Keep the Wheel Steady.
5. Tip #5: Straighten the Wheel.

Does more grip make you faster?

The less you turn the steering wheel, the faster you go. The largest area under the traction circle is an indicator of maximum accelerations – lateral and longitudinal.

How do I get better at racing tracks?

5 Tips for Driving Fast on a Race Track

1. Be smooth.
2. Drive about two vehicle lengths ahead of where you are.
3. Most of us have been taught to hold the steering wheel at 10 and 2 o’clock.
4. Brake late.
5. Learn the track.