It is not necessary to be followed by a team to go on a track with your kart, this is true. It is also true that, especially if you are just starting out, working on the chassis or engine without knowing perfectly how they work is a big risk, both in terms of reliability and safety. Carrying out an activity such as bleeding the brakes (to find out more we recommend“
"Doctor TKART | How to bleed the brakes" (and change the pads)”) without having the basic knowledge on how a braking system is made, can lead to braking with the braking system not working perfectly, putting your safety at risk. This is just an example, but it is also valid for many other activities. Our advice, if you do not have previous knowledge regarding mechanics, is therefore to always be followed by an expert (a mechanic or a friend), especially in the first outings, to be sure of going on the track with a chassis that is always in optimal condition. If, on the other hand, you are capable of taking care of your kart independently, it is still ideal to have someone to accompany you, in order to simplify certain activities such as, for example, those of loading and unloading from the van (to find out more about how to transport your chassis on the track, we recommend
“Everything about transporting karts”). In case you don't have anyone to assist you on a particular day, we have nevertheless identified some tools that can help you have a fun day, making your life easier: here they are listed in the
“Must Haves | 5 ways not to struggle on the track with a kart”.