Is normal braking also the same as straight line braking?

@@MrLeft-FootBraker That's correct

@@kartingtips could you please elaborate more about normal/straight line braking, if there's any benefits in karting or not. Thanks! 🙌👍

​@@MrLeft-FootBraker Straight line braking is the best technique to begin with when starting karting. It requires you to establish a braking point, not too late, but enough that you have to press the brakes hard to lock the rear wheels. As soon as the rear end starts to slip, release the brakes and control the kart rotation. I did an in-depth video which you can watch below: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/otmqg9100LDVm5c.html

@@kartingtips Thanks KTips! Really appreciate it. I'll be sure to check out the video.👌👌

Great feedback! You will feel even more benefit with trail braking when you drive pro karts!

I think that’s considered to be cheating

Thank you for your feedback! I’m happy that the videos are of benefit to you :)

Thank you! It was recorded at the Muscat Speedway in Oman during the MENA Karting Championship in 2022! The MENA Karting Championship will be held at our home track in Qatar this year in December!

Thank you for your feedback and great questions! When you're braking sit back and load the rear because that's where the brakes are located. When cornering lean out because you want to lift the inside rear tyre giving more grip on the outside wheels.

@@kartingtips thank you so much, I've subscribed because your Channel has a lot of good advices!

Thank you for your support!

Normal braking aka straight line braking or threshold braking is best for rental karts since you are not carry as much speed. For pro karts trail braking is the way to go!

@@kartingtips btw, I wanna get into karting competitions with my own (future) kart, any advice or steps?

​@@jerosajose Starting with a used kart definately saves some money ! Had a interesting road to the track ! This will be 15th season of outdoor karting ! With 3 solid years of indoor karting before that . Also did double duty as a track marshal . Last race of 22 worked and raced at same time and started this year off working a 6 hour Enduro !! Non racing injury was the end of kart ownership. 1200 dollars for a kart with spare kart and mounted rain tires !! The next one was newer and paid 1000 for that . Was getting ready to buy a new one then life kicked my behind ! Just glad can still do a few rental races and can't beat myself up like I did in my mid 30's . Now 54 and still love it ! Never be afraid to ask questions and once it becomes a sickness then all is good 😁 . Make sure you get a set off kneepads to protect the inside of your knees ! Never fly a go kart . It's not bad until gravity takes over ! Back a mess for 6 months and went back for more next round and won back to back races Check out Flying Go Kart Overtake . Was at end of fence when it landed and driver had sore neck but was ok 😁 . Also you never know who you will meet at the track !Over the years have seen kids become teens then adults One was not old enough to race and he as tall as me now 🤯 Sorry for the rant but hope you have as much fun as I did . Karting has given me alot over the years ❤🏁

I wonder the same, it seems to me like it would be very hard to do this with rear brakes only. All karts i've driven are rear brakes only :p. So far i mostly just coast at the entry of a corner. I'm still about a second of the top time so maybe trailbraking is indeed part of this. Ill let you know if i can find some extra time with this :D

@@mizoba same for me, still about a second of the top time as well... Let me know!

@@gorgeotyann9553 I use a go kart similar to the one in the video that has only rear brakes. I found it really useful to brake hard but without locking the rear tires, that way I could brake and turn into the corner faster. It isn't literally trail braking but it is better than normal braking.

How did it go?

@@kartingtips it went okay

As per your recommendation!

on the vast majority of karts the brakes are only on the rear. when you decelerate/brake there is always a weight transfer towards the front, even with rear brakes only

It's pretty difficult in modern rental karts because some karts don't allow you to press both pedals at the same time. Whichever pedal you press first, it will engage that input only.

I was there last year during the MENA Karting Championship

@@kartingtipsWOW U WERE

@Damian i'm talking about the feeling that comes to mind when cornering, such as "if i turn just a little more i will spin" if it translates to being as fast as possible

Hey! Book Lusail Karting sessions using the link below: www.lcsc.qa/en/event/13971/Karting Let me know which sessions you are booking and I'll try and join you in them!

@@kartingtips hi k tips do you have discord I’m going to go to the lusail karting track and I was trying to find an experienced driver to give me tips I am also thinking about joint the academy. Maybe we could do a session together

Great question! I'm launching my website soon where you can find more details about custom tracks. Stay tuned!

@@kartingtips could you do it for me in next few days? 😃