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2 Stroke Racing
This article discusses 2-stroke karting in the UK....
4 Stroke Racing
This article discusses 4 stroke karting....
A Guide to Helmets and Visors
Never compromise on safety or fit when shopping for a helmet to wear whilst go karting....
A Guide to Overtaking
Developing your overtaking skills takes time. Work on your technique gradually to combat the fear that can flaw your attempts to pass opponents....
A Guide To Paints and Primers
To achieve a smooth, impressive finish, think carefully about which primers and paints will work best on your kart....
Achieving a Successful Race Start
Mental preparation is key to a successful race start. If you're keen to up your game, get to grips with these visualisation techniques....
An Introduction to Race Strategy
Looking to improve your racing strategy? Achieve the right balance of analysis and intuition and you’re all set....
Assessing the Track Pre-race
Prepare yourself for the race by taking the time to study the track pre-race, whether in person or by looking at a track map....
Avoiding Accidents
This article offers advice on avoiding Go-kart accidents, including tips on giving other drivers space, getting the right balance between safe and aggressive, the correct way to turn into corners, and...
Basic Tools Needed to Repair Your Own Go-Kart
Offering advice on the basic tools that are needed to repair a go kart....
Body Image and Karting
This article discusses body image in go karting....
Building A Go-Kart
This article focuses on the materials that you’ll tend to set up your Go-kart, plus safety tips. There are also links to where you can find detailed advice on the technical aspects of building a Go-Ka...
Building Up General Stamina
Building up your general stamina can give you a competitive edge on your rivals as you can avoid becoming mentally and physically tired during go kart races and practice sessions. Doing some degree of...
Buying Your Own Kart
This article offers advice on buying your own Go-kart - in particular, new Go-karts and used / second-hand Go-karts....
Can the Steering Problem be Fixed Easily?
If your find that one or more of your go kart's wheels lift off the ground when you try to steer your go kart around corners. Sometimes, you can rectify this by altering the line that you take into co...
Chassis
This article offers advice on choosing a chassis or frame for your Go-kart, including the best type of chassis to look out for....
Corporate Karting
This article discusses why going corporate Go-karting is such a good team-building experience....
Custom Events
This article discusses custom Go-karting events, such as Stag and Hen nights which feature Go-karting....
End of Season Kart Maintenance
Taking the time to do some end of season kart maintenance is essential for keeping your go kart in tip-top condition for the new karting season. If you fail to do this, your go kart can lose performan...
Engines
This article offers advice on choosing the right engine for your Go-kart, especially if you are building your own Go-kart or modifying a used Go-kart....
Famous Go-Kart Racers
This article briefly profiles the karting success of racing drivers who found success at the top of the sport, such as Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso....
Gaining Sponsorship
This article offers advice on how Go-karters can gain sponsorship, including targetting friends, family and big companies....
Go Kart Racing Categories
This article discusses karting racing categories, including brief descriptions of some of the more popular racing categories, such as KF1 (Formerly Formula A)....
Go Kart Safety
This article offers advice on the general safety aspects of Go-karting, for example, tyre safety, fuel safety and the right clothes to wear....
Go Kart Transmission System
This article discusses the role of the transmission within a go kart....
Go-Karting Insurance
This article offers advice on getting your Go-kart insured, including the most prominent Go-kart insurance companies, and tips on what to look for....
Go-Karting Tips And Guides
This article offers more advice on how to become a successful Go-karter, including tips on tyre choice, fitness, thinking ahead and race preparation - all of which play a big role in becoming a better...
History of Go Karting
This article discusses the history of Go Karting...
How do I Start Racing at a Competitive level?
This article offers advice on getting involved in competitive go kart racing....
How I Funded My Karting Hobby: A Case Study
Go karting can become an expensive hobby, even if you only pursue it on an amateur basis. Buying the right clothing, equipment and paying for membership fees can soon add up, especially if you want or...
How I Prepare for a Race: A Case Study
Unlock your race potential with some considered preparation. We caught up with one driver to hear how he prepares for a big race....
How Much Does Go-Karting Cost?
This article offers advice on the cost of Go-Karting for people who are looking to get into it on a infrequent basis, as well as those who want to become professional or semi-professional....
Improving Your Cardiovascular Fitness
Cardiovascular fitness work such as running and cycling can improve your general stamina and fitness. This can give you both a physical and mental edge over your go karting rivals....
Indoor Karting
This article offers advice on how to improve your indoor Go-karting, including tips on how to brake properly, overtake other drivers and adjust your driving style to cope with understeer and oversteer...
Junior Karting Classes
This article discusses junior Go-Karting classes in the UK, and offers a brief description of some of them....
Kart Driving Days
This article discusses Kart Driving Days....
Kart Racing: Recovering Motivation After Losing
It's normal to be disappointed after losing a race or qualifying badly, but this can negatively affect subsequent race weekends. Because of this, it's important to be able to pick yourself up and move...
Karting and Your Lifestyle
Aside from the vehicle itself, the body and mind are the kart driver's most precious tools. Taking care of them by means of a healthy lifestyle is key to success....
Karting Experience Days
Karting Experience Days can be a great way to get involved in karting on an occasional basis, especially if there are no karting circuits in your area....
Karting for Kids
Does your child dream of racing stardom? We advise parents what to expect when it comes to go-karting for kids....
Karting For Women
This article offers advice on women who are looking to get into Go-karting, and motor sport in general, including information on gaining sponsorship, and making the jump up to the higher levels of mot...
Karting In Adverse Weather Conditions
This article offers advice on karting in adverse weather conditions, especially in wet weather. It includes tips on braking and turning into corners on a wet track....
Karting in Wet Weather
Karting in wet weather requires a different approach to karting in dry conditions, especially in relation to braking and cornering....
Karting Open Days
This article discusses the Open Days that are held at some karting circuits across the UK....
Karting Parties
This article discusses karting parties, which can be fun alternative to the traditional birthday party....
Lower Body Training for Karting
Lower body training can be beneficial for go karters as it can strengthen your leg muscles (which are important for controlling the pedals) and aid your general mobility....
Maintaining and Testing Your Kart Brakes
Take care of your go kart’s brakes and they will take care of you. Learn how to test, maintain and replace them....
Mental Toughness for Go Karting
This article offers advice on developing mental strength and toughness to help your go karting performance....
Moving From Karts To Cars
This article offers advice on making the jump from karts to cars, including information on Formula Renault, Formula Three, GP2 and A1 Grand Prix....
My Experience of Karting for the First Time: A Case Study
Is go-karting for you? We caught up with karting newbie Joseph Egerton to hear his first impressions of the fast paced sport....
Nutrition For Go-karters
This article offers advice on making sure that you have the correct nutrition....
Off-Road Karting
Off-road karting is a great idea if you want to get involved in karting but don’t want to race competitively on the track in a race situation. As you might expect, off-road karting is a much tougher o...
Organising My Karting Party: A Case Study
A day's go-karting might not be the most likely of hen party activities but has the potential to be one of the best. We caught up with Susan Long, maid of honour, to hear about her experience of organ...
Outdoor Karting vs Indoor
This article focuses on how to handle outdoor Go-karting. It covers aspects such as all-weather outfits, and how to kart in wet weather....
Personal Development Plans
Taking the time to note down your aspirations and set yourself goals could be the achieving your go karting dreams....
Petrol or Pedal?
This article discusses whether you should choose a petrol-powered Go-kart or a pedal-powered Go-kart....
Qualifying Tips for Karting Competitions
How well you qualify can have big implications for the rest of your race weekend, but not every karter can master the ability to pull out just one or two quick laps....
Quiz: Are You Ready to Move from Karts to Cars?
Many karters are keen to became professional, and moving up to cars is the next logical step. Are you ready to make the jump?...
Quiz: Is Your Kart Properly Maintained?
Maintaining your go kart is an important part of ensuring its safety and performance levels, but many go karters do not pay as much attention to this aspect of being a go kart owner. How far does your...
Race Day Food and Drink
Wise up to race day nutrition and hydration and you are sure to see an improvement in your performance on the track....
Racing Formats
This article discusses the main karting racing formats - sprint racing, endurance racing and Speedway racing....
Senior Karting Classes
This article discusses senior Go-Karting classes, including a brief description of each of the main nine classes....
Staying Focused During Racing
When it comes to racing, half the battle is in your head...
Strengthening Neck Muscles
The impact of G-forces on your neck muscles while taking tight corners in a go kart means that strengthening your neck muscles is advisable to limit the discomfort....
Tips and Advice For Go Kart Race Training
Offers tips and advice on Go-kart race training, including tips on how to improve your overall performance....
Top Foods for Slow Release Energy on Race Day
On race day, it’s important to keep your energy levels steady. Give yourself a head start with slow release foods....
Transporting Your Kart and Tools
What are your options when it comes to transporting your go kart and what should you do to prepare your go kart for transit?...
Types of Go-Karts
This article offers advice about the different types of Go-Karts, particularly which types are the best to choose....
Types of Upper Body Training
Upper body training can limit the discomfort that many go karters experience in the arms and wrists after go karting races or practice sessions....
Tyres
This article discusses the tyre choices (slick, intermediate and wet weather) that are on offer for kart drivers, and when it is appropriate to use each type....
UK Go Kart Regulatory And Sporting Bodies
This article discusses the UK regulatory bodies for karting, including most of the most prominent bodies that govern karting in the UK....
Video: Overtaking Safely
In this short video the manager of a Speed Karting, Warrington demonstrates how to overtake effectively and safely when racing.
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Video: Safe Cornering Techniques
In this short video the manager of Speed Karting, Warrington demonstrates some safe cornering techniques to use when karting.
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Video: Safety Equipment
In this short video the manager of SpeedKarting Warrington, demonstrates the basic safety equipment you will need before going karting.
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Video: The Go Kart Driving Position
In this short video the manager of Speed Karting Warrington, demonstrates how to get into a kart safely and achieve the correct driving position.
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Video: The Racing Flag System
In this short video the manager of Speed Karting Warrington, demonstrates the flag system that you will find on all racing circuits.
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What Is Go-Karting?
This article offers an introduction to Go-Karting, including what a Go-Kart look like, and a brief description of three of the main types of go-Karting races....
What To Wear When Racing
This article discusses what to wear when karting, including suggestions on where to buy them....
Why Do Fitness Work for Go Karting?
Doing fitness work for go karting can help you to become a better go kart racer, particularly if your rivals are working on their fitness, as well as their go karting skills....