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 s...
Mar 07, 2022•11 min•Season 3Ep. 10
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 th...
Nov 17, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 9
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, &...
Nov 10, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 8
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 a...
Sep 21, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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 competit...
Aug 31, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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 da...
Aug 23, 2021•6 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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...
Aug 16, 2021•9 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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. If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review. Kart Class offers karting drivers advanced digital t...
Aug 09, 2021•6 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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. If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to click subscribe and leave us a review. Kart Cl...
Aug 02, 2021•9 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 i...
Jul 27, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains why in some cases your karts performance is stronger at the end of a race. When we have longer races at major events or in finals, it's a good idea to have your kart setup so it peaks towards the back half of the race. But in the heat races which are normally shorter we don't want this as we can't keep our track position and are vulnerable to others overtaking when the kart isn't performing at it's peak. I try to offer some tips around what's...
Jun 01, 2021•6 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains how to manage your older tyres so you don't find yourself going slower when you put on new rubber. Tyres are generally one of the largest expenses associated with kart racing, so as drivers and mechanics we want to try squeeze every last ounce from the tyre life for our practice days. But this can get us caught out into making the kart handle amazingly, but then when we fit new rubber to the kart our times go slower. We try find ways to minim...
May 25, 2021•6 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains the importance of race craft. How many times have we heard..... "We should've won, we were the quickest?" Well ultimately, in racing, it's not always the fastest kart that wins the race. Race craft is hugely important for drivers to understand so that they can place their karts in the right position, understand the ideal time to make an overtake, when to work with another driver and when to defend. If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class...
May 18, 2021•6 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains why some drivers are continually spinning out in the wet weather and don't know why it's occurring. When the heavens open up, it isn't pleasant for driving. But the fact is, kart racing still takes place in the rain, so we need to be able to adjust our driving to suit the conditions. I've seen countless times drivers getting caught out and spinning in the rain lap after lap and they can't identify why it is happening. I try to point out some ...
May 11, 2021•5 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains what the kart feels like when it has too much grip. So many times karters are out at the race track and are guessing when they are making adjustments to their karts. Does it have enough grip? Does it have too much grip? And if you go the wrong way this really can affect the stability of your kart. We try to break down what happens when the kart has too much grip and also the adjustments a driver or mechanic can make so they go the right way w...
May 04, 2021•6 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains a bit about the front end caster. Drivers and mechanics can alter their kart setup to suit their drivers needs. Caster plays a big part in how a kart handles and reacts on track so it's a great tuning tool to get better performance. But knowing when it should be used and when it shouldn't is the key. We try to give you an insight on what conditions caster plays a big part and which classes you may not need it for. If you've enjoyed this episo...
Apr 27, 2021•6 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains tyre pressures and how to decide what is the ideal pressure to use for your kart. Having an understanding of what the optimal tyre pressure is for your kart can really dictate the handling characteristics a driver will face when they are on track. So it's vital either the driver or mechanic knows when to use a lower pressure or higher pressure depending on the compound they are using, the temperature they are racing in and the duration of a r...
Apr 20, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains how to get the ultimate race start. Now we know that the start of race can be daunting, but we also know that this is where the biggest opportunity arises for us to make up multiple spots. So it's integral that we understand how to get off the line quickly and where to have the kart placed. If a driver can use the race start to their advantage they have a leg up over their competition. If you've enjoyed this episode of Kart Class, be sure to ...
Apr 13, 2021•6 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode of Kart Class we talk about the importance of consistency with your driving with your host 18 x Australian Champion Dave Sera . So many times we see drivers drive a lap time 2-3 tenths faster than their previous best but are then unable to replicate that lap time and time again. Why is that? Well it can be a number of reasons. The driver loses concentration from one lap to the next, so they might miss an apex or drop a wheel off the race track. It could be they don't have any mar...
Apr 06, 2021•6 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode of Kart Class we look at braking markers. What should drivers look for upon entering a corner that will let them know when to brake? We break down how to identify where to brake with 18 x Australian Karting Champion Dave Sera as he tells us how he goes about his driving. Why are markers so important to a driver? Well if we can hit the same marks consistently, then we aren't able to drive similar lap times from lap to lap. So we can then build some confidence and move those marker...
Mar 23, 2021•4 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode of Kart Class we want to discuss about Apexes. Our host 18 x Australian Champion David Sera explains how to identify what an apex is, how to distinguish whether you should be hitting an early, middle or late apex around any given corner. Apexes are possibly the most important part of racing. If you aren't hitting this point, it's likely your kart will be losing grip around the corners and you can't drive as fast around the turns. By learning how to hit an apex, you take this thro...
Mar 16, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome to Episode #9 - Inside Karting presented to you by Pace Images Inside Karting is hosted by Pro Karting's Jace Lindstrom & 18 x Australian Champion David Sera. With over 50 years experience in the sport between them, the guys will provide an insight into the latest news from the world of karting, expert tips that will see you achieve your personal best & general motorsport chat that should keep you entertained. - On this weeks edition of Inside Karting, Jace & Dave discuss the...
Apr 20, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Welcome to Episode #8 - Inside Karting presented to you by Pace Images Inside Karting is hosted by Pro Karting's Jace Lindstrom & 18 x Australian Champion David Sera. With over 50 years experience in the sport between them, the guys will provide an insight into the latest news from the world of karting, expert tips that will see you achieve your personal best & general motorsport chat that should keep you entertained. In this episode you'll hear from. - Karting Australias Lee Hanatscheck...
Apr 03, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Welcome to Episode #7 - Inside Karting presented to you by Pace Images Inside Karting is hosted by Pro Karting's Jace Lindstrom & 18 x Australian Champion David Sera. With over 50 years experience in the sport between them, the guys will provide an insight into the latest news from the world of karting, expert tips that will see you achieve your personal best & general motorsport chat that should keep you entertained. In this episode you'll hear about: - AKC ROUND 1 REVIEW - pros and con...
Mar 06, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Welcome to Episode #5 - Inside Karting presented to you by Pace Images Inside Karting is hosted by Pro Karting's Jace Lindstrom & 18 x Australian Champion David Sera. With over 50 years experience in the sport between them, the guys will provide an insight into the latest news from the world of karting, expert tips that will see you achieve your personal best & general motorsport chat that should keep you entertained. In this episode you'll hear about: - silly season movements - teams pr...
Jan 20, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Welcome to Episode #5 - Inside Karting presented to you by Pace Images Inside Karting is hosted by Pro Karting's Jace Lindstrom & 18 x Australian Champion David Sera. With over 50 years experience in the sport between them, the guys will provide an insight into the latest news from the world of karting, expert tips that will see you achieve your personal best & general motorsport chat that should keep you entertained. In this episode you'll hear about: - SKUSA supernationals recap - Sham...
Dec 05, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome to Episode #4 - Inside Karting presented to you by Pace Images and GDM Van repairs and spares Inside Karting is hosted by Pro Karting's Jace Lindstrom & 18 x Australian Champion David Sera. With over 50 years experience in the sport between them, the guys will provide an insight into the latest news from the world of karting, expert tips that will see you achieve your personal best & general motorsport chat that should keep you entertained. In this episode you'll hear about: - Sh...
Nov 16, 2019•28 min
Welcome to Episode #3 - Inside Karting presented to you by Pace Images Inside Karting is hosted by Pro Karting's Jace Lindstrom & 18 x Australian Champion David Sera. With over 50 years experience in the sport between them, the guys will provide an insight into the latest news from the world of karting, expert tips that will see you achieve your personal best & general motorsport chat that should keep you entertained. In this episode you'll hear about: - how the Bathurst 1000 unfolded - ...
Oct 15, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome to Episode #2 - Inside Karting Inside Karting is hosted by Pro Karting's Jace Lindstrom & 18 x Australian Champion David Sera. With over 50 years experience in the sport between them, the guys will provide an insight into the latest news from the world of karting, expert tips that will see you achieve your personal best & general motorsport chat that should keep you entertained. In this episode you'll hear about: - Who won & lost from the final round of the Australian Kart Ch...
Sep 05, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Episode #1 - Inside Karting Inside Karting is hosted by Pro Karting's Jace Lindstrom & 18 x Australian Champion David Sera. With over 50 years experience in the sport between them, the guys will provide an insight into the latest news from the world of karting, expert tips that will see you achieve your personal best & general motorsport chat that should keep you entertained. In this episode you'll hear about: - Introduction into Inside Karting - AKC Round 5 Preview / Smokies ...
Aug 25, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1
