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[Ivan]

How do the techniques described on the main page work with a ProKart where you have a relatively low power output and relatively hard rubber.

Thanks


Ivan

[Alan Dove]

Most techniques interrelate between classes, though the importance of each tecnhique will change depending on which class you are in, and what corner/section of a circuit you are on.

What specific techniques do you have in mind?
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[Ivan]

Thanks Alan

It was just a general query, as driving a prokart relies to a large extent on carrying as much speed as possible onto each straight. With no surplus power I just wondered if I should be doing anything slightly different.

Thanks


Ivan

[Alan Dove]

Here check this out -

http://www.evenflow.co.uk/indoorkarting2.htm

Its for indoor karters, but it may help.

What you could do is experiment with what position you have your hands on the wheel. This is something I did recently, and this is what I found.

When I held my hands in the tradutional quarter to 3 position I felt that the kart didn't load up and didn't grip. I found myself using more steering input than I needed. My body was flopping about etc....

What I did to counter this problem was to put my hands in a much higher position. Between 10 to 2, and 5 to 1. What this allowed me to do was make less steering inputs because my body was a more stable in the kart. I was able to load the kart in a more efficient way. I found this helped my driving a lot.

You should experiment with your hand positions, and don't worry about major changes. Just experiment.

I hope that helps.
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[Stefan Rzadzinski]

This is good advice,

I tried it for this season and you feel the kart way better than with the quarter to 3 grip!

[shakaz27]

Be SMOOTH. Remember, you've got a lot of weight on the back of a twin, or even an indoor prokart. Be smooth with your braking and line and carry as much momentum through the corner as possible. Oh, and keep your tires clean!

[jcad]

generally here in india all of our circuits provide low power prokarts for practice and for all local tournaments .it doesnt require much braking as speeds arent that high although corners tend to be very tight .Since braking isnt that prominent what would be a good technique to get the most out of the karts. ive generally been quite competitive in local races always making finals.

any help would be really apreciated

[Shawn Campbell]

Well,
It is still important to use the brakes a little, even if it is just a quick jab because you have to load the front tires otherwise you get push. Sometimes, you will want to do a quick power brake, just rub the brakes as you power into the corner to get the kart to turn in.

If the corner doesn't require braking and you still get a pushy kart, turn the wheel quickly, but smoothly to help the kart unload. It is not a snap of the wheel which will also cause understeer, it is a quick, gradual turn to get it to stick. It is not uncommon on hard tires to have difficulty getting the kart to turn in.