As a first step, you must learn how to use your vehicle correctly. The right seating position is crucial. Legs should be slightly bent, both feet always lean against the pedals, hands always stay in the "Quarter to 3 position". The pedals are only to be used alternately. Brake or gas! Before you seek your first opponents, you should master the "left braking", and be safe in dealing with the direct steering.
Basics
The best starting position to lead the field
As with just about everything in life, of course there are also certain basic requirements at kart races. They are the nuts and bolts of the kart race, whose knowledge and adherence should not be missed by anyone who sits behind the steering wheel of a kart. These include e.g. vehicle control and knowledge of the racetrack. To know and have internalized these rules of racing, is the best way to get ahead and a lead on the racetrack.
Vehicle control
Knowledge of the track
First, memorize the racetrack. Drive the course on the ideal line as well as you can. To do this, always drive turns from the very outset; when turning in, orient yourself to the curve vertex and from there back to the outside to the corner exit. Understanding the track's ideal line is an important foundation for improving your lap times and, later, for success in the position battle.
Cornering technique
Basically, "clean driving is the fastest!" To further improve lap times, it does not depend on latest braking. "Prefer braking a little earlier to get started again sooner!" The standard rule is: "At the end of the curve you should have full throttle!" For cornering combinations: "The last corner before the next straight is the most important!"
Overtaking
An equal opponent is not be passed just like this! With weak opponents, their lack of vehicle control must always be taken into account. First, you need to uncover your opponent's vulnerabilities. To overtake, you have to look for another line! Position yourself correctly for an attack. Be sure to count on resistance! After a successful maneuver, leave room for your opponent to survive. Nobody can dissolve into thin air! Only a fair athlete is a respected opponent!
Time training decides on starting place
In qualifying you create an important prerequisite for your upcoming racing success. Therefore, you, too, should switch to the qualification mode! There are only few laps to build the basis. Therefore, try to plan every single lap so that you will not be hampered by slow drivers. During qualification, no "Blue Flag" will be shown! If you run into a slower vehicle, it is best to immediately cancel your failed attempt, re-orientate and use the rest of the round to optimally position yourself for a next (free!) "Fast lap"!
