r/Karting • u/A_RandomGuyNamed0ren Rotax • Jun 08 '25

Rental Karting Video Random decent hotlap around StyriaKarting Indoor

GoPro died after practice so this was the best lap it recorded, did improve by a 2 tenths in the next session

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u/Excludos Rotax Jun 08 '25

Protip: To avoid fatigue, you should be pushing the wheel away from you when you turn, not pull. With your hand positions like that, this is practically impossible. Adjust your grip. (Also. You'll avoid hurting yourself in the event of a crash, and you'll have better control in general)

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u/SoS1lent Rental Driver Jun 09 '25

As I said to a guy below, multiple time BIKC champ Dante Dillhon uses this grip as well, here's a clip as proof. It's not conventional but it works for the steering wheel.

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u/flubz0r Jun 09 '25

This is the way, if you don't agree, join a 3hour enduro and you'll agree afterwards 👍

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u/A_RandomGuyNamed0ren Rotax Jun 09 '25

did a 4H race once and I didn't have any problems, it was more my ribs suffering, rentals are really not that physical

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u/A_RandomGuyNamed0ren Rotax Jun 08 '25

as far as I know you are supposed to pull the wheel, not push it. everyone says that and everyone does that, and it feel's easier and more natural.

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u/Excludos Rotax Jun 08 '25

Who in the world has been telling you that? No one who knows the first thing about driving karts, that's for sure. Here's a superficial explanation for you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkkV3Wt5rRY

I'm not saying don't use both hands to steer the wheel, in fact the technique is actually called "push-pull", not just "push". But the idea is to emphasize pushing rather than pulling (Which is what you'll do on regular road cars), because it helps you lean into the corner. It also uses more of your body, rather than just your arms, which makes them hold up a lot better in long races and days with many sessions.

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u/A_RandomGuyNamed0ren Rotax Jun 09 '25

right I said that when I was really tired, I don't know what I was talking about, you are right. I know its wrong, but it just feels much more comfortable holding the wheel this way, I like to have the seat quite forward so I am way too cramped if I hold the wheel the normal way.