I had a slow driver that wouldn't let anyone past. They'd look over their shoulder and see someone coming on their side, and they'd pull in front of them. So darn annoying.
my solution i learned from racing games a "feint" overtake basically before a corner on the straight, you go to their outside to "overtake". as soon as they go to block you, then you switch back to steal the inside while they cant see you. then zoom
My first time driving in a long time, and the second I saw someone behind me, I waved them ahead. Common decency! But great tip on the feint. Will use that fo sho.
Went karting today for 5 heats, 1st heat was dry, then it started raining so heat 2-4 was gradually less wet. When I got to heat 5 my dry pace had also gone up significantly. The track I went to had an all time record of 50.012 I went from 57.8 down to 51.05 by my final fastest lap.
I was like "What? How is he in the 512?" Then I looked at the date you put this video up, and I laughed remembering that the snowpocalypse was a thing. Great tips, man. I wish I knew these before I got embarrassed at a bachelor party a few weeks ago lol. ATX gang stand up!
@@itsk0na I won. And I liked it so much I did a tournament. I got second to last, but I was pretty nervous. And with my practicing I’ve got the 3rd fastest lap in my tracks history. I have a second tournament soon, hopefully I’ll do better
@@itsk0na it’s really fun. I recommend if you live near a k1 speed, definitely go there. They are a great way to start and get a taste of competitive karting, and they tournaments each month
I know I’m late but can I just say I’m going karting with my mates fairly soon so it’s awesome to see this I really hope you gain subs you deserve 285 thousand not 2.85 keep up the good work
Way cool dude going for first time ever today at Atlanta Motorsports Park and your very clear description and examples of the often discussed racing line are super helpful...feel like I actually get it now both in principle and practice. Cheers!
im going to cota karting right now and i wasn’t attending on watching a cota track video but i clicked the first best karting time vid and urs popped up and it was cota
I'm gonna start karting soon after I finish my college move in (delayed here because of covid). I know it's kind of late to start karting for me, especially with a little hope of making it professional (not F1 tho, maybe some other series that is still possible for me) but I really want to work hard and achieve something in karting/racing. I hope one day I can look back to this video with a few achievements to tell :)
thx m8, i went karting last sunday and it was raining, i knew i had to use the brakes instead of drifting!! omg omg omg thx for the no drifting tip m8!!
Ethan, it might be harder with modern, sticky tyres, but have you tried 'flick' driving to shorten the braking distance? T Fullerton was the master at that. My friend, Kevin Warner also perfected it. As did, 6 times world champion, Mike Wilson.
Hey Richard!! I love this technique. I use it in small amounts when I race Lo206. They are low-power motors so its pretty detrimental to get sideways, but a little on entry is certainly helpful! In faster classes I see this being used a lot.
@@EthanPalosh Naturally, I am a very smooth driver. Developed my 'flick' more recently (now 58 years old). However, I am better going right than left! LOL
@@denislyons OK Denis, not tried it with modern sticky tyres, so you might have to modify the technique for those. You can try it gently at first, just a small turn / 'flick' on the brakes. You basically break the back-end away using the brakes. (Of course it only works on a kart that has rear axle braking). As you perfect it, you should be able to leave your braking a lot later and shorten the braking distance. You also have the kart partly turned already when you get to the corner.
1. Keep on the racing line. 2. Drift = is slow 3. Steer when it's necessary. Less steer = less speed is lost 4. Use brakes in a straight line before turning 5. Use every inch of the track 6. Stay away from slow drivers
using all of the track is really important specially for beginners, they are afraid of going too wide, so they only use something like 65% of the track, i've been there too
This video called me a late starter in every language...I'm 16 but I'm watching this because I've only gone karting a couple times and am nervous to join a league since I'd probably be the worst😅 This was really helpful though!
That's totally fine!! I started league when I was 14 for the first time, and in just 2 years I'm living the dream! Never too late to start - Rooting for you!!
Hey! I’m 16 too and just started 2 weeks ago. Although I’ve come last in both races and have spun out multiple times everyone is cool and supportive. My #1 tip would be to find practice time as much as possible, by doing this I have cut 3 seconds off my best lap. Good luck!
I go to west wales karting, sunday i got a 20.8 i am still really exited everyone else on the team gets 21 and 22 second laps and i am the youngest there.
once you can run fast laps, the next level is passing... most important thing in passing is when not to which is MOST of the time. I never "attempt" a pass you either have it or you don't. Unforced errors is the best way to win a series . Second is the learn late break passing... once you mastered this, 99% of all karters don't even know what this is. Look it up.
I had an dirty driver ahead, he would just move to block me and when we gone side by side, he spun me 2 times, still managed to pass him as he was 1 second slower per lap
Yeahhhh... never drift is not a generally good advice, totally depends on the track. On narrow (indoor) tracks, steering as little as possible and drifting is the way to be fast. Other than that this is solid advice :)
Hey Ethan , you are a sympathic and smart young driver . What are you doing "for your muscles and your condition" ? I know by myself , it is NOT only to sit and drive . . .
Hey Anton! I used to do no conditioning as my racing was pretty casual. When I started racing competitively, I had to gain weight to fit into the weight requirement, so I've started working out at a gym - lifting, machines, etc for overall bulk for weight. It also helps with being able to handle the kart as well haha. Hope this helps!
So I’m going go carting with my friends this weekend and we’re all very competitive this is my first time doing anything like this but this video helped a lot :)
The letting faster people pass to learn is something HUUUUGE I wish more rookies would realize. Nothing wrong with being a beginner, but it's maddening when they try and purposefully block everyone when they're literally being lapped. Haha. I'm middle of the pack at best and I always let faster karters pass. Safer and more fun for everyone.
Thank you brother.I just picked up karting last week and I love it. I didnt know it would be so hard. I cant tell what is making me spin when going into a corner (too much throttle and steering input at the same time) or (too hard on the brakes)? It seems I cant get the car to rotate around tight turns god enough. I either carry too much speed and run wide or I scrub too much speed and lead w the nose of the kart and cant get the rear end around. Any tips?
for sure! if you are running wide, try your best to get slowed down before the corner. For the other issue, make sure you aren’t ripping at the wheel (turning sharp and hard). Should be a smooth fluid motion. To get the kart rotated around, you can play around with the braking. Likely you just have rear brakes, so use that to your advantage to stay right on the limit of grip going into the corner and let the rear step out a little bit to rotate. You can also play with a tiny wheel flick to get the kart going in the right direction on turn in.
Thanks you s0 much brother!!!! So is it firm on the brakes to get it rotated and then the accelerator pedal helps (stop or neutralize) the rotation and straighten me back up?!@@EthanPalosh
I often go to COTA karting to get some seat time. One question i have always asked is are we allowed to bring our own Karts? I have a 206 brigg and i love the track
Hey Hayden!! I've seen this tactic before actually. I'm not quite sure the effectiveness of this strategy, but the theory is that leaning your weight out will shift the balance of the kart to the outside. I tried using this technique for a little while, but I found that putting my head out there distracted my driving and ended up being slower haha! I don't use it anymore because I can affect the stiffness of the chassis in the setup to get the same effect without compromising my driving
Hi! I’m doing karting as a sport and I’m having my next lesson Sunday. The track where i drive has many high speed corners and a few corners where you need to brake hard. Do you have any tips for me? Would love that.
Hey!! So sorry for the delayed response, I have been away from my computer this past week. Hopefully this reaches you in time!! My tips for high speed corners is to make sure to ask how to set up the kart chassis for the track. Usually if a track has a tendency towards one type of corner, you can gain a lot of time in the setup. Make sure to keep the wheel smooth with small inputs (no sawing at the wheel), and avoid oversteer. For those heavy braking zones, just be careful not to overshoot them. Find a braking point that works for you and stick to it. Also - test alternate lines and how early you have to brake for them to get prepared for overtaking. For example, try taking an inside line like you are overtaking into the corner and see how early you have to brake compared to the normal line. Best of luck!!!
Went go kart racing this week and came 6th out of 16 I was in 4th place but I slammed on the brakes and starting spinning out and I went for another round and I got cut off till they hit me into the wall so when I saw them again I went full power and hit them and they spun out😂
Thanks mate, really helped I’m going karting today with some mates. Hoping to beat them!
Awesome!!! Best of luck out there!
did u win?
@@Dennis-qz7md yes lol
@@9271. good lad
@@EthanPalosh wish me luck I'm going today 😂 and thanks for the tips
This was posted 4 days after I first went karting - haha! Going back tonight in an hour, thanks for the tips!
Awesome!!! Good luck out there!!
Curious, did you see improvements?
@@leblancX94 Yep! Beat my lap time there by quite a bit.
I had a slow driver that wouldn't let anyone past. They'd look over their shoulder and see someone coming on their side, and they'd pull in front of them. So darn annoying.
Bro that pfp
my solution i learned from racing games
a "feint" overtake
basically before a corner on the straight, you go to their outside to "overtake". as soon as they go to block you, then you switch back to steal the inside while they cant see you. then zoom
happened to me yesterday, went straight into him and he learnt the lesson
My first time driving in a long time, and the second I saw someone behind me, I waved them ahead. Common decency! But great tip on the feint. Will use that fo sho.
@@denislyons it requires really specific timing, and its a one shot thing too
Went karting today for 5 heats, 1st heat was dry, then it started raining so heat 2-4 was gradually less wet. When I got to heat 5 my dry pace had also gone up significantly. The track I went to had an all time record of 50.012 I went from 57.8 down to 51.05 by my final fastest lap.
Great job!!!!!!
That’s incredible!!! Well done!
My fastest is 23.75
Tried this today, came first place in the qualifying laps and maintained that lead throughout! Great explanation thanks mate
I was like "What? How is he in the 512?" Then I looked at the date you put this video up, and I laughed remembering that the snowpocalypse was a thing. Great tips, man. I wish I knew these before I got embarrassed at a bachelor party a few weeks ago lol. ATX gang stand up!
Haha of course!! Great to hear from another Austinite - Best of luck next time you're out there!
Thanks, gotta beat my friends today.
How'd it go
@@itsk0na I won. And I liked it so much I did a tournament. I got second to last, but I was pretty nervous. And with my practicing I’ve got the 3rd fastest lap in my tracks history. I have a second tournament soon, hopefully I’ll do better
@@MasterBlakeYT super cool. I've always been into sim racing, and would love to get into karting.
@@itsk0na it’s really fun. I recommend if you live near a k1 speed, definitely go there. They are a great way to start and get a taste of competitive karting, and they tournaments each month
I know I’m late but can I just say I’m going karting with my mates fairly soon so it’s awesome to see this I really hope you gain subs you deserve 285 thousand not 2.85 keep up the good work
Great tips. Straight to the point and very well explained. Thank you 🙏 keep up the good work.
Really straight forward and helpful, great video man.
Way cool dude going for first time ever today at Atlanta Motorsports Park and your very clear description and examples of the often discussed racing line are super helpful...feel like I actually get it now both in principle and practice. Cheers!
This week will do my first session on track! This video help me to make an ideea about, Thank you for sharing this
Of course! Best of luck out there!!!
I was horrible on the track yesterday, hopefully today will be much better
im going to cota karting right now and i wasn’t attending on watching a cota track video but i clicked the first best karting time vid and urs popped up and it was cota
You should have more subs my guy. The quality of your videos is solid.
I'm gonna start karting soon after I finish my college move in (delayed here because of covid). I know it's kind of late to start karting for me, especially with a little hope of making it professional (not F1 tho, maybe some other series that is still possible for me) but I really want to work hard and achieve something in karting/racing. I hope one day I can look back to this video with a few achievements to tell :)
age is nothing but a number my guy, i hope u achieve what u want to achieve and be successful one day, never give up
any updates?
Update?
This was actually so good mate thank you so much bud I'm carting tomorrow, cheers mate
Of course!! So glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck!!!
@@EthanPalosh i totally crushed it got second place out of 21 drivers💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
when i was racing I used the racing lines half of the way and then did a really tight turn, now i know this is wrong! Thanks
First did karting today. Loved it
Great video! Wishing you lots of luck!
thx m8, i went karting last sunday and it was raining, i knew i had to use the brakes instead of drifting!! omg omg omg thx for the no drifting tip m8!!
Ethan, it might be harder with modern, sticky tyres, but have you tried 'flick' driving to shorten the braking distance? T Fullerton was the master at that. My friend, Kevin Warner also perfected it. As did, 6 times world champion, Mike Wilson.
Hey Richard!! I love this technique. I use it in small amounts when I race Lo206. They are low-power motors so its pretty detrimental to get sideways, but a little on entry is certainly helpful! In faster classes I see this being used a lot.
@@EthanPalosh Naturally, I am a very smooth driver. Developed my 'flick' more recently (now 58 years old). However, I am better going right than left! LOL
Do tell more. 🙏
@@denislyons OK Denis, not tried it with modern sticky tyres, so you might have to modify the technique for those. You can try it gently at first, just a small turn / 'flick' on the brakes. You basically break the back-end away using the brakes. (Of course it only works on a kart that has rear axle braking). As you perfect it, you should be able to leave your braking a lot later and shorten the braking distance. You also have the kart partly turned already when you get to the corner.
@@richardmortimer8147 i think I was doing this yesterday. Is it like a mini-drift? just a quick little slide?
This helped me so much! I won for the first time ever! Thank you👍🥳
1. Keep on the racing line.
2. Drift = is slow
3. Steer when it's necessary. Less steer = less speed is lost
4. Use brakes in a straight line before turning
5. Use every inch of the track
6. Stay away from slow drivers
Also don't be overweight
That give you more down force
@@YEmilio😂
@@YEmilioLMFAO
Why not? On rental karts more grip. I have seen heavy guys doing fabulous times.
Going first time karting in 30mins, tysm for tips!
Of course!! Good luck!!!!
I’m going karting in 6 days for my birthday, thank you for the tips
I go to race with slow driver, and i go to use your tips, thank you so much👍
This video is so good! Thankyou!!
Thanks bro that was very helpfull❤
Thanks man I got a race rn in a championship, this will help, especially th go pro and space thing
Best of luck!!
Great content buddy 👌👍
Great tips, Ethan. Thank you!
pretty much all of these tips you learn quickly when you actually go race, the last tip is a good one though
I have been karting for 1 mouth and these trips rlly help a lot hope I can win the Swiss championship karting ( I drive a super 60mini btw)
my left ear enjoyed this
Man U give great advice I won a go kart championship because of u
Time to put those Mario kart skills into action
My left ear enjoyed this.
Went go karting a year ago with my friends lost by over 1.5 seconds went the other day after learning all this I beat the best driver by 1.3 seconds
Drifting is slower, even if it looks cool.
Me remembering all the fast and furious movies.
Jokes aside. Nicely done video.👍
Haha!! Thanks so much!
Thanks man... actually helped me a lot
Of course!! Glad it was helpful! :)
I am going to a go kart in Barbados tomorrow n i am a bit nervous 😨
Best of luck!! 💪
@@EthanPalosh i am dreamin of becomin a nascar an a motorsports driver
I like #5, see you next race!
Wahoo! Can’t wait!!
Nice tips, 100% pro tips
Thanks for this!
Of course! Glad I could help!
I really like drifting so much, and each time that ruins my lap😂😂😂!
Pretty happy i knew this already lol
Great , thanks ❤️❤️
I tried to GoKarding yesterday for the first time. I was 3.834 seconds from the track record. I did a total of 12 laps.
It's expensive :-(
wow my left ear loved the intro
LOLLLL I wish I could fix ittt 😭
@@EthanPalosh hahaha, all good 😊 I came first today amongst my friends so thanks for the tips 😄🎉
@@charies W. Keep it up!!
I'll go racing with the homies this week, wish me luck!
Good luck!!! Go crush em 💪🏻
i think i learned enought,wish me luck tomorrow,i will be the 1st with the boys
using all of the track is really important specially for beginners, they are afraid of going too wide, so they only use something like 65% of the track, i've been there too
Thanks for the tips kiddo!
This video called me a late starter in every language...I'm 16 but I'm watching this because I've only gone karting a couple times and am nervous to join a league since I'd probably be the worst😅
This was really helpful though!
That's totally fine!! I started league when I was 14 for the first time, and in just 2 years I'm living the dream! Never too late to start - Rooting for you!!
Hey! I’m 16 too and just started 2 weeks ago. Although I’ve come last in both races and have spun out multiple times everyone is cool and supportive. My #1 tip would be to find practice time as much as possible, by doing this I have cut 3 seconds off my best lap. Good luck!
Find good role models and you’ll be amazed how quickly you will improve, at any age. Try to have as much fun as possible! Good luck!
Great video.
Great video. Thank You
Of course!! Glad you enjoyed it!
Have a team building event for work today at the go karts. 1st prize $150 voucher so am here getting some tips lol
@@handlesrt583 Good luck!! 💪
@EthanPalosh cheers mate ✌️ 🇳🇿
I go to west wales karting, sunday i got a 20.8 i am still really exited everyone else on the team gets 21 and 22 second laps and i am the youngest there.
Thanks for your tips! Hope i had the opportunity to race when i was in your age.
Of course!! I am so grateful
Let's go austin 🤠🤠🤠🤠
But I seriously learned a lot from this, so thank you!
Really nice track!!
Right?? I love COTA Karting, it’s a great facility. I really hope they open up club karting events there soon. 🤞 League was a blast!
This worked very well I beat my sister by a landslide and it was my first time go carting
the racing line aka the dancing line, the dancing line helps to guide you do you dont trip
New sub, and I would like to learn more technical driving pls
Is it necessary to break at every corner? Or just sharp (90°+) corners?
I know this is an older video but this is great. Iv always known the turn into the inside towards the axis but I still learned a lot.
Thx a lot I just heated my friend who used to always beat me
Haha!! That's great to hear, keep it up!!
once you can run fast laps, the next level is passing... most important thing in passing is when not to which is MOST of the time. I never "attempt" a pass you either have it or you don't. Unforced errors is the best way to win a series . Second is the learn late break passing... once you mastered this, 99% of all karters don't even know what this is. Look it up.
I had an dirty driver ahead, he would just move to block me and when we gone side by side, he spun me 2 times, still managed to pass him as he was 1 second slower per lap
I’m watching this an hour before I go karting again
Yeahhhh... never drift is not a generally good advice, totally depends on the track.
On narrow (indoor) tracks, steering as little as possible and drifting is the way to be fast.
Other than that this is solid advice :)
this got me pole!!
Thanks for the info I’m going karting today hopefully I can apply this knowledge on the track thank you for sharing
Hey Ethan , you are a sympathic and smart young driver . What are you doing "for your muscles and your condition" ? I know by myself , it is NOT only to sit and drive . . .
Hey Anton! I used to do no conditioning as my racing was pretty casual. When I started racing competitively, I had to gain weight to fit into the weight requirement, so I've started working out at a gym - lifting, machines, etc for overall bulk for weight. It also helps with being able to handle the kart as well haha. Hope this helps!
So I’m going go carting with my friends this weekend and we’re all very competitive this is my first time doing anything like this but this video helped a lot :)
Glad I could help out!! Have fun!!!!
he don’t love u
What is your the fasted on the track but not letter you pass and cutting you up?
Thanks man :)
The letting faster people pass to learn is something HUUUUGE I wish more rookies would realize. Nothing wrong with being a beginner, but it's maddening when they try and purposefully block everyone when they're literally being lapped. Haha. I'm middle of the pack at best and I always let faster karters pass. Safer and more fun for everyone.
Well done.
“Drifting is slow” Thank you for saying that
Thank you brother.I just picked up karting last week and I love it. I didnt know it would be so hard. I cant tell what is making me spin when going into a corner (too much throttle and steering input at the same time) or (too hard on the brakes)?
It seems I cant get the car to rotate around tight turns god enough. I either carry too much speed and run wide or I scrub too much speed and lead w the nose of the kart and cant get the rear end around.
Any tips?
for sure! if you are running wide, try your best to get slowed down before the corner. For the other issue, make sure you aren’t ripping at the wheel (turning sharp and hard). Should be a smooth fluid motion.
To get the kart rotated around, you can play around with the braking. Likely you just have rear brakes, so use that to your advantage to stay right on the limit of grip going into the corner and let the rear step out a little bit to rotate. You can also play with a tiny wheel flick to get the kart going in the right direction on turn in.
Thanks you s0 much brother!!!! So is it firm on the brakes to get it rotated and then the accelerator pedal helps (stop or neutralize) the rotation and straighten me back up?!@@EthanPalosh
yes, and in some cases being on the gas can aid the rotation as well
Wow. Thank you so much. I truly appreciate the time, pointers, and insight. Best wishes to you brother and keep going!!!!@@EthanPalosh
what camera do you use to record races? do you recommend any cheap one?
I use an insta360 one r on the kart to record races. however, some older gopros work totally fine and you can prob find them for a lot cheaper!
Wow awesome video kid
Is my tires screeching considered drifting?
I often go to COTA karting to get some seat time. One question i have always asked is are we allowed to bring our own Karts? I have a 206 brigg and i love the track
unfortunately no. I really wish they would though because I would love to take my 206 there too, it’s a lot closer to me than HCKC. Maybe one day…
@@EthanPalosh that's a shame, we are picking up my kart a week from now and the only karting place nearest to us is HCKC
Problem with me is that when I'm setting up my turn into an apex (go wide for a better exit) some fool divebombs on the inside and takes us both out.
Ur in my recommended!
LETS GOOOOOO
I have played enough Mario Kart to know drifting makes you fast!
Very nice
You ever just lean out but tilt your head in?
I did that but then leaned my head out and it helped bring up the inside wheel better
Hey Hayden!! I've seen this tactic before actually. I'm not quite sure the effectiveness of this strategy, but the theory is that leaning your weight out will shift the balance of the kart to the outside. I tried using this technique for a little while, but I found that putting my head out there distracted my driving and ended up being slower haha! I don't use it anymore because I can affect the stiffness of the chassis in the setup to get the same effect without compromising my driving
@@EthanPalosh I have a super stiff chassis I had to make cuts in it to actually flex
Okay, I'll do it.
When I’m karting I never brake, just lay off the throttle!
it’s freezing out here, 24 degrees. Me: Laughing in Chicagoan, Don’t worry it’s only -30 EVERY DAY IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY HERE IN GREAT GREAT CHICAGO
Hahaha!!!!! I’m not cut out for that kind of weather 😮
@@EthanPalosh Yea lol
@@EthanPalosh you guys are lucky in texas
@@willseitmanmusic Yeah it is definitely a good location for avoiding cold weather! Little toasty out now that it's summer...100+ (yikes)
24 degrees and you call that cold that would be boiling in England
Degrees Fahrenheit!!
Hi! I’m doing karting as a sport and I’m having my next lesson Sunday. The track where i drive has many high speed corners and a few corners where you need to brake hard. Do you have any tips for me? Would love that.
Hey!! So sorry for the delayed response, I have been away from my computer this past week. Hopefully this reaches you in time!! My tips for high speed corners is to make sure to ask how to set up the kart chassis for the track. Usually if a track has a tendency towards one type of corner, you can gain a lot of time in the setup. Make sure to keep the wheel smooth with small inputs (no sawing at the wheel), and avoid oversteer. For those heavy braking zones, just be careful not to overshoot them. Find a braking point that works for you and stick to it. Also - test alternate lines and how early you have to brake for them to get prepared for overtaking. For example, try taking an inside line like you are overtaking into the corner and see how early you have to brake compared to the normal line. Best of luck!!!
@@EthanPalosh thank you! I did read your response but I didn’t answer cause of a problem with the typing. Your tips worked!
I’ll see you in f1 in 5 years
Went go kart racing this week and came 6th out of 16 I was in 4th place but I slammed on the brakes and starting spinning out and I went for another round and I got cut off till they hit me into the wall so when I saw them again I went full power and hit them and they spun out😂
sombody tell me idk if this is for all go karts but i went to a place and when you pressed the gas just a little the whole thing went so fast