Why is my kart losing speed on exits?

One of the biggest frustrations in karting is watching your competitors pull away every time you exit a corner. The surprising part? The problem often isn't your engine—it's your driving or kart setup.

In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Karting Champion David Sera breaks down the three most common reasons why your kart is slow on corner exit and, more importantly, how to fix them.

You'll learn:

• The driving mistakes that kill exit speed, including incorrect entry lines and why smooth steering inputs are essential for carrying momentum onto the straight.
  
  
• How gear ratio affects acceleration, and when experimenting with your gearing can put your engine back into its ideal RPM range for stronger drive off the corner.
  
  
• Why too much rear grip can actually make your kart slower, plus the kart setup changes you can make to free up the rear of the chassis and improve acceleration.
  
  

Whether you're racing Cadet, KA100, X30, Rotax or KZ, these principles apply to every level of karting. If you're looking to improve lap times, maximise corner exit speed and accelerate faster down every straight, this episode is packed with practical coaching advice you can apply at your very next race meeting.

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