Karting Guide
Welcome to the Picton Karting Track Learning Hub. Whether you’re a first-time driver trying to figure out the racing lines or a seasoned pro looking for maintenance tips, our expert guides have you covered. Select a topic below to level up your go-karting knowledge.
What Should You Expect When You Go Karting For The First Time
What Should You Expect When Go Karting for the First Time What is go karting, and how are our races done? Go karts are 4 wheeled motorised vehicles used for competitive or recreational activities. They can be electric or petrol, depending on the track. Here, at PKT, our go karts [...]
How to Overtake in Go Karting: The Best Ways to Make a Clean Pass
Overtaking One of the most thrilling aspects of go karting is overtaking. Knowing when and how to make a clean pass can make a big difference, whether you're racing your buddies or trying to complete the fastest lap. It takes more than just being faster than the kart ahead to [...]
Go Kart Parts Explained: Engine, Chassis, Brakes & Tyres
Every second on an outdoor track comes down to how your machine responds to your inputs. To master your racing lines and drop your lap times, you need to understand what happens underneath the seat. This complete go-kart parts guide by the team at PKT breaks down the essential mechanical [...]
What Is a Racing Line? How the Right Line Makes You Faster in a Go Kart
Racing lines The term "racing line" is a common phrase you will hear around professional motorsport or competitive go kart racing. Experienced drivers know that choosing the right racing line is one of the most significant factors in setting quick lap times. One of the quickest ways to improve your speed and [...]
Why Picton Karting Track Uses MG RL3 & RL2 Tyres: The Secret Behind Better Grip and Better Racing
Go kart tyres When thinking about the factors that increase a go karts speeds, often racers will focus on aspects such as the engine, the driver or even the track layout. However, most people forget one aspect which plays an immense impact, this is the tires. The only thing connecting [...]
Indoor vs Outdoor Go Karting: Why Outdoor Karting Is the Ultimate Racing Experience
Indoor vs outdoor karting Go karting is one of the most exciting ways to experience motorsport, but not all karting experiences are the same. While indoor and outdoor karting both offer plenty of fun, outdoor karting delivers the closest experience to real racing, with higher speeds, larger tracks, more competitive [...]
How to race a 24 hour go kart endurance event at Picton Karting Track?
What the best way to race a 24 hour enduro? Here’s all the facts you need to know! A 24 hour enduro is the most difficult go kart race. It’s not all about speed! It’s about strategy, coming together and working as a team, consistency, knowing your limits, not making [...]
Types of go kart race events
Go kart racing is more than just jumping into a kart and chasing the chequered flag. Much of the excitement comes from the race format itself. The most common types of go kart race events include sprint races, endurance races, Grand Prix races, time trials and team relay races. Karting [...]
How To Fix A Go Kart That Won’t Start
Few things are as frustrating as pulling on a starter cord or turning a key only to be met with total silence. You have your gear ready, and the track is calling, but a stubborn engine has grounded your racing plans before they’ve even begun. When a go-kart engine won’t […]
