Keep your hands in the ‘quarter-to-three’ position, and don’t let go of the wheel. Brake hard, to the point where the wheels are almost on the point of locking, then smoothly release them.
As you steer the brakes, smoothen up on that wheel, throttle and repeat, you must do so smoothly and in full control ( starting up only at a speed that you are comfortable at ). The more “in complete control” that you remain, the smoother ( and over time, faster ) your steering, accelerating and turns ( and heck, even your braking ) will be.
Keep your legs and hands relaxed. Control the steering wheel.
Go-Kart Specifications
The fastest go-karts in terms of speed are 250cc 2-stroke superkarts. These come with a 2-cylinder engine, and they can produce up to 100hp. They have a top speed of 130-140mph, but some have reached higher speeds when tuned.
Power is a crucial factor contributing to a go-kart’s acceleration. A kart with a high horsepower engine will typically accelerate faster than one with a lower horsepower engine. In general, the bigger the engine, the faster the go-kart can accelerate.
Tips from the Pros
If you’re looking for ways to make your go-kart faster, you’ll want to speak with the pros. Here are some tips from professional drivers on how to make your machine more responsive and efficient:
- Change the air filter.
- Tune up your engine.
Driver’s Role
How smooth you drive – This one is nothing to do with our go karts, this one is down to your skills on the track! The smoother you navigate the circuit, the faster you’ll speed towards the finish line.
Getting a Coach
Get your own coach. Having a coach is an easy way to fast track your own career and quickly learn the basics of the kart and how to drive it as fast as you possibly can.
How do you go fast on a go-kart?
- Keep your hands relaxed on the wheel.
- Control steering smoothly.
- Carry speed and momentum through turns.
- Find and master the racing line.
- Use the whole track.
- Look ahead through corners.
- Speak to a coach.
- Tune the engine.
- Change the air filter.
- Reduce weight.
- Improve torque and gearing.
- Wear proper safety gear.
- Prioritize control, then speed will come.
Is 25 mph fast for a go-kart?
Keep your hands relaxed on the wheel. Control steering smoothly. Carry speed and momentum through turns. Find and master the racing line. Use the whole track. Look ahead through corners. Tune the engine. Change the air filter. Reduce weight. Improve torque and gearing. Wear proper safety gear. Prioritize control, then speed will come.