THE TRICKS OF KART DRIVERS: A CABLE BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR TO TEACH THE RIGHT MOVES TO YOUNG DRIVERS

Max Bernardi

02 May 2019

Whether it is for teaching the correct driving movements to younger drivers, improving the performance of the cooling system or even helping drivers to stay fully anchored to their seats without slipping, there are several tricks that, with a few Euro cents of material, can be decisive. It is not by chance that we have seen the top teams put them into practice during the most important international events. Let's have a look at some of them.

BRAKE – ACCELERATOR CABLE

In the Mini and Junior classes, where the drivers are fully immersed in training, it is not easy for them to do everything right during a race. There is a trick that is particularly useful for helping younger drivers to make the right movements with their feet: connect a cable between the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal. This will prevent the driver from braking and accelerating at the same time, forcing the driver to do the right movement and maximizing the performance of the vehicle.

Indicative price

For a few Euro cents

Shot of round 4 of WSK Super Master Series in Sarno

CLAMP ON THE FRONT FAIRING

Even in regard to safety and the success of a racing weekend, it is often the little details that make the difference. The mechanics of the top teams who participate in international events are well aware of this: even a simple plastic strap, placed in the right place, can save a driver from a forced pit-lane stop due to the loss of the front fairing number plate.

Indicative price

For a few Euro cents

Shot of the Croc Promotion team’s mechanics during Round 1 of the FIA Karting European Championship in Angerville