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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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The Most Common Driving Mistakes Kids Make
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In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera breaks down two of the most common driving mistakes young karting drivers make — and exactly how parents can help fix them.
Many junior drivers struggle with turning in too early, which kills corner speed, limits exit drive and makes overtaking almost impossible. It’s one of the biggest habits holding drivers back — and most don’t even realise they’re doing it.
We also cover a mistake that’s often overlooked: looking behind too frequently. While awareness is important, constantly checking behind distracts drivers from hitting apexes, braking points, and executing clean laps — costing valuable lap time and consistency.
This episode is designed specifically for parents who want to better understand what’s happening on track, so they can give clearer, more effective feedback — even without a racing background.
You’ll learn:
• Why early turn-in hurts lap time and how to correct it
• When drivers should (and shouldn’t) look behind
• How to help your child build better driving habits quickly
Perfect for parents of Cadet and Junior drivers looking to build smarter, more confident racers.
🎧 Listen now and help your driver go from inconsistent… to competitive.
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