Kart racing is a useful first step on the ladder to becoming a professional racing driver, teaching essential skills of track strategy, vehicle set-up and positive mindset. Many top drivers continue to enjoy karting for fun and fitness.

Karting Explained provides a full guide to the sport, including:

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  Choosing a kart class and club


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  Passing your Association or Racing Kart Schools Novice Driver test


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  Gaining your competition licence


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  Buying and maintaining a kart and rebuilding its engine


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  Setting up your kart for optimum lap times


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  What to expect on your first race day


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  Moving up to national championships


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  Getting involved in karting in other roles - marshals, officials and race organisers

Foreword by Paul Di Resta

Publisher: Crowood Press

Status: Current

Number of pages: 176

Binding: SBD