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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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Developing Smooth Drivers: Throttle, Brake & Steering Fundamentals
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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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