In this episode, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera gives practical tips on how parents can read their kids driving like a pro.
Minimise arguments at the track with minimal coaching critique, so your child can understand how they can improve!
Stop guessing from the fence and start coaching with confidence. We break down a clear, repeatable cornering sequence any kart parent can spot: a clean throttle-to-brake transition on entry, a smooth release as steering begins, and a single, committed squeeze of throttle at the apex for maximum exit speed. No jargon. Just practical cues you can hear and see from trackside.
We start by fixing the most common rookie habit: lifting before braking. That dead zone doesn’t slow the kart or settle it, it just delays everything and invites a late, steering-plus-brake stab that kicks the rear loose. You’ll learn how to listen for a crisp throttle-to-brake “click,” why today’s sticky tires change brake modulation, and how a brief chirp signals the limit before a controlled release. Then we unlock the apex: why early throttle pokes force mid-corner lifts, how weight transfer punishes on-off inputs, and the simple rule that transforms lap time—accelerate once, not three times.
Finally, we coach the exit like the pros: eyes to the edge, minimal steering, and full track width so the tiny engine isn’t fighting scrub. We explain how a calm wheel and a freer exit create speed that carries down the straight, and how to build these habits corner by corner. Start with the toughest hairpins, use sound as your guide, and only then edge the limits by half a kart length on braking and throttle pick-up. The result is consistency, confidence, and real gains in crowded fields—without needing constant paid coaching.
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