David Sera

Driver coach for junior kart racers | Former World No.2 18× Australian Champion | 56× State Champion Free coaching ↓

[David Sera @DaveSera]

How is this even possible? 😂

[David Sera @DaveSera]

Thailand 🇹🇭 ☑️

An amazing first experience coaching 2 sisters in Chiang Mai this week.

We pushed the kids to limits they didn’t think were possible / achievable.

Now to head home & kick start our January school holiday programs to get off to a winning start in 2026.

[David Sera @DaveSera]

The most common mistake from new drivers?

❌ Early Apex

This is due to drivers vision being too close (short sighted) and with kids as young as 6 driving at speeds of 80kmh things happen FAST! 💨

So we need to coach / teach drivers to look further around the corners.

[F1 Australian Grand Prix @ausgrandprix]

From every corner of the globe, good luck Oscar! 💜

P.S. Thank you to the literal THOUSANDS of fans that submitted a video for this lil project 🫶

#F1 @teamopeightyone @OscarPiastri

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How to defend your position:

When holding the inside line (dirty part of the circuit) brake earlier and “park” the kart on the apex.

What does “park” the kart mean?

Slow down more than normal to not allow the kart behind to undercut you on the exit and retake that position.

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The BIG 1: SUPER SUNDAY

To win on Super Sunday you need:

☑️ A fast kart at the backend of the race (double race distance over the heats)
☑️ Track Position - it’s hard to win from any further back than the top 10
☑️ A risk it all mindset

https://t.co/3v3yoTEZvr

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SuperNats Diary: Friday Heat Races

☑️ Survive Heat 1
❌ A crash early in the weekend ruins your chances

You need to leave the track on Friday with 2 solid results, then you can already map out what needs to take place on Saturday.

https://t.co/yNJIRdhv0b

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How to (Nearly) Win the SuperNats

Wednesday Warm Up

☑️ Give yourself some space session 1
❌ Avoid packs: this is where accidents occur
☑️ Track rapidly improves from day 1 > 2 so avoid risks Day 1

Tomorrow we’re gearing up for Qualifying

https://t.co/cEtzJsIKK1

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How Fast are Shifter Karts?

Often referred to as the F1 of Karting, Shifter Karts are the fastest category!

0-60MPH in 3 seconds
Top Speeds around 95-100MPH
35-40 Gear Changes a lap
On average 600-800 gear changes per race

The fastest, most physically class in Karting!

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How to (nearly) win the SuperNats

With the 28th edition of the SKUSA SuperNats taking place I’ll be giving a day-by-day plan of attack

Today’s article is the opening day.

Meeting your team, doing a track walk.

Read here: https://t.co/SXjlDzMlRw

[David Sera @DaveSera]

@RyanWalkinshaw @supercars Woody to T8?

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How hard to use the pedals?

Aggressive inputs create instability.

By slamming the brakes on, karts will lose control in the rear end.

When drivers accelerate aggressively they increase the chances of oversteer & tyre degradation.

Progressive inputs will give you control.

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Wet Line vs Dry Line

When it’s wet (on slick tyres), staying off the rubber is key 🔑 to gaining more grip / traction.

So try avoid the rubber line where possible!

In the dry, look for the (rubber), as this will act like glue for your tyres and give you more stability!

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How to take an S-Bend

So many drivers think about the first part of an ‘S’ but not the second part.

This often leads to:
A) A bad setup
B) A bad exit

Try plan ahead so you can position the kart in the right spot to exit fast.

[David Sera @DaveSera]

Patience is Key 🔑

The left hand corner is “off- camber”, meaning the inside is the highest point & the track drops away to the outer edge of the circuit.

This type of corner requires patience to decrease your chances of sliding & using excessive race track.

[David Sera @DaveSera]

@F1 What’s he DOOHAN?

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Which Apex are you driving?

Early Apex 🔴
Late Apex 🟢

Newcomers tend to turn in early. This is due to not using the full track width on entry + looking close to the front of their kart

As you get more experience, drivers will widen the entry to a corner & take later apexes

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Which apex point are you hitting?

When drivers focus too close to the front of the kart, they tend to turn in early & apex too soon.

The problem with that?

This means the driver will be later to the throttle and lose momentum on the exit.

Later apex = earlier to throttle

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Why did this kart spin?

First time driving in the rain 🌧️ is always challenging!

If you drive the same lines as the dry, you’re likely to lose traction.

From one lap (turning in on a tight line) to the next (wider entry & straighter exit) the results are remarkably different!

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@terencedove That was impressive!

[Terence Dove - Karting Coach @terencedove]

Absolutely agree with @DaveSera on deliberate 360 degree controlled spins being massive for confidence IF you've got the space for it. This is Oliver Meek on a day that was a real breakthrough in 2023, where he decided a 360 and still make the apex was the target.