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Kart Class 81 Episodes Jun 5, 2026

The Kart Class Podcast is designed for parents of young kart racers who want to help their child improve without confusion or wasted money. Hosted by 18× Australian Champion David Sera, it offers practical insight into go-kart racing, kart setup, driving technique, race craft, and driver mindset. With over 25 years of experience, Sera breaks down how young drivers get faster, common mistakes parents make, and how to build confidence and consistency. The podcast helps parents make smarter decisions about kart racing coaching and driver development.

Episodes

Why do fast drivers look slow? Jun 5, 2026 429 Have you ever watched the fastest drivers on the track and wondered why they look like they're not trying very hard?In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera explains why the quickest drivers often appear slower than everyone else — and why that's usually a sign they're doing things right.You'll learn how smooth steering, braking, and thr
Why am I losing time on exits? Jun 3, 2026 611 Corner exit speed is one of the biggest factors separating front runners from the rest of the field. You can be fast on entry and hit every apex, but if you're giving away speed on the way out of the corner, you'll lose tenths every lap.In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera breaks down the most common reasons drivers struggle on corner exit and
How much Seat Time do drivers really need? May 28, 2026 544 How much seat time does a young karting driver actually need to improve?In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera breaks down the ideal amount of practice for junior drivers — and why more laps doesn’t always equal faster results.David explains why younger drivers aged 7–10 years old benefit most from two practice sessions per week, while drivers aged 10+ ca
What Sets Elite Drivers Apart May 26, 2026 667 What actually separates elite karting drivers from the rest of the field?In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera breaks down the real differences between front-running drivers and the racers stuck in the midfield.Speed alone isn’t enough at the highest level of karting. The best drivers know how to adapt to changing track conditions, drive around kart setu
How much does Karting REALLY Cost? May 22, 2026 919 How much does karting REALLY cost?It’s one of the first questions every new karting parent asks — and one of the most misunderstood parts of the sport.In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera breaks down the true costs involved in getting started and competing in karting, while also explaining where families can save money and where spending smarter actuall
How to adjust your tyre pressures? May 20, 2026 594 How do you know what tyre pressures to start with in karting? And why do so many drivers struggle to get their tyres into the optimal window?In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera breaks down how to correctly adjust your kart tyre pressures for different conditions and why focusing on HOT tyre pressures is one of the biggest keys to consistent speed.David
Why does my kid 'not get it'? May 14, 2026 666 It’s one of the most common — and emotionally frustrating — questions parents ask in karting.You explain the same thing over and over.You point out the mistakes.You try to help.…but somehow the lap time still doesn’t improve.In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera explains why learning race craft and driving technique takes far longer than most parents rea
How to get started in Go Karting? May 12, 2026 723 How do you actually get started in karting?For many parents and beginners, entering the sport can feel overwhelming. From licences and kart classes to safety gear, budgets, engines, and where to even begin — there’s a lot to learn before turning your first laps.In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera breaks down the complete beginner guide to starting kart
Why is my Kart sliding? May 8, 2026 532 It’s one of the most frustrating problems in karting. The kart feels nervous, inconsistent, lacking rear grip… and no matter what setup change you make, the problem keeps coming back.In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera breaks down the REAL reasons why karts slide — and why many drivers and parents often blame the wrong thing.David explains two of the b
The Most Common Driving Mistakes Kids Make Apr 28, 2026 590 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 — a
Confidence in Young Drivers Apr 14, 2026 647 Confidence in Young Drivers: The Missing Piece in Karting PerformanceIn this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera breaks down one of the biggest performance factors in junior karting — confidence.Speed and talent will only take a young driver so far. Without confidence, even the fastest drivers hesitate, second-guess decisions, and struggle to perform under pre
Why am I Faster in Practice than Race Day Apr 1, 2026 555 In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera breaks down one of the most frustrating problems in karting:Being quick in practice… but not delivering when it counts.If your driver is setting strong lap times in practice, only to drop off in qualifying or races — this episode will explain exactly why it happens and how to fix it.Because the issue usually isn’t sp

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