Karting - Any advice to be quick

[Bad Ash]

I'm going to a Truxton on Friday with a few mates to drive the 13bhp 60mph karts.

It's a bit late to start a crash diet because I'm sure weight is a huge factor of vehicles that size, but other than that does anyone have some tips for a complete amateur?

[Bad Ash]

Jazoli said:

Try to cheat the start by holding the accelerator and brake pedal down then release the brake when the lights change (the karting company won't like you doing this).

One of the few times I have been karting I got a couple of warnings for doing that on the corners. I was sure I wasn't *shrug*

Cheers for the tips.

[Bad Ash]

It looks like its 8 mins practice, 8 lap heat & 10 lap final.

What's the best way to get some heat in the tyres, weaving side to side down the straights like they do in F1?

That said if there's a break between the practice and heat it's probably a waste of time, unless you get a lap warmup or something?