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      07-04-2013, 08:55 PM   #1
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Car Driving Techniques vs. Go Kart Techniques

Hello there. My quick question is while regardless what car we drive, from let's say a Civic Si, to the M135i, to a perhaps Formula Ford, key to fast laps is stick to the line (hitting apex en route), being consistent no skidding, and loads more of course.

That said I have been struggling at a local go karting ring with 2 cycle 100 cc kart. I understand I am a heavy person so I am inherently slower, but the margin is still massive taken that into consideration. The guys there said they drift very slightly in one or two corners to keep the rev. up, and they recommend that's what I should try. However, it goes against everything I am taught in car racing. I have a karting race coming up in about one month, and time in a kart is expensive. I am just wondering has anyone encountered such advice. They seem genuinely willing to help....

In fact I appreciate any comments and have been reading books and internet, just want to improve the time. Being in the back is not much fun

Thanks to your helps in advance.
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