{"id":2877,"date":"2019-10-17T15:46:28","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T14:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/?p=2877"},"modified":"2019-10-17T15:46:30","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T14:46:30","slug":"go-karting-what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/go-karting-what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"Go Karting&#8230; What to expect"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> If you haven&#8217;t been go karting before, you may be wondering what to expect. So we&#8217;ll assume that is who you are and we&#8217;ll start with go karting for beginners. Karting newbies can be children or adults, but what happens when you arrive at any karting circuit, is the same whatever age you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-6-1-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-6-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-6-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-6-1-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-6-1-573x300.png 573w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-6-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Arriving at the karting track<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/en\/go-karting\/near\/me?activity_id=2\">All karting circuits<\/a> have car parking on site and if you&#8217;re not going by car there is usually public transport that can take you there, or very near at least. Make you way into the venue and go to reception. This is where you will meet the rest of your group if you haven&#8217;t come to race alone. You are requested to arrive 30mins prior to your start time to enable time for registration and to get kitted out in your racing gear. This is where the excitement begins as you absorb the atmosphere and the sounds of karts racing and people cheering. It&#8217;s a real buzz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Checking in &amp; getting kitted out  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-10-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2893\" data-link=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=2893\" class=\"wp-image-2893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-10-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-10-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-10-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-10-573x300.png 573w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-10.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-7-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2894\" data-link=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=2894\" class=\"wp-image-2894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-7-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-7-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-7-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-7-573x300.png 573w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-7.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> At reception your details are taken and you will need to sign a disclaimer to show that you understand the risks of taking part in this motor sport. If you are under the age of sixteen, an adult will have to sign you in. Then you will then be taken to a changing room where your racing suit and helmet are waiting for you. You will have been advised by your Geronigo\u00ae consultant to wear sensible shoes like trainers or any other closed-in flat shoe. No open shoes or heels are allowed. You will also have been advised to wear lightweight and comfortable clothing so you can move freely and not get too hot. Kitted up you now look like a racing driver so now you need to know the rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Safety briefing and go karting track rules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> A go karting track provides a real motoring experience, so as with all motorised sports, there are necessary rules and regulations that you need to follow for yours and the other driver&#8217;s safety. So, while it&#8217;s understandable to be excited, listen carefully or you might get the black flag when you are racing, which is a warning that you are not observing the rules. The instructor will also check that you are dressed properly with no trailing scarfs that can get caught in the mechanisms or jewellery that could be lost while driving.  It&#8217;s best to leave valuables at home. You are now ready to get into your kart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-1-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-1-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-1-573x300.png 573w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Start line and lights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nYou have slid into your kart\nunder the supervision and you are on the start line under the\nmarshal&#8217;s orders. First thing to do is to relax, shrug your shoulders\na few times to stop nervousness cramping your muscles. You should be\nable to comfortably reach the pedals with your legs slightly bent and\nthe steering wheel should be within reach and you shouldn&#8217;t have to\nlean forwards to reach it. Hold the steering wheel firmly but don&#8217;t\ngrip like you life depends on it \u2013 that will make you and your arms\ntense.  The red light will be on at this stage and that means you\nstop where you are until it goes out and the green light, or the flag\nis shown. Don&#8217;t thump the pedal to the metal when you get the green\nlight as it&#8217;s more effective to squeeze the accelerator so you set\noff smoothly and in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Go karting driving etiquette<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nThe right pedal is the\naccelerator and the left is the brake just as it is in any car. Keep\nyou feet well apart so you don&#8217;t accidentally press the two pedals\ntogether or you&#8217;ll just hear a lot of roaring and the kart may swivel\nround trying to set off at the same time responding to the brake.\nRemember your pre-race briefing in regards to driving safely and\nobserve the flags used by the marshal \u2013 red means stop so you must\nbring your kart to a safe stop, green means go, blue means a warning\nthat a faster go kart is trying to pass you and you should give way,\nyellow means slow down there is a problem ahead, or just slow down,\nblack means you are being warned about bad driving. If you get the\nblack flag twice it means you must come off the track. Last is the\nchequered flag which means the end of the\nrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-2-1-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-2-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-2-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-2-1-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-2-1-573x300.png 573w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-2-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Get the best out of your karting experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nSit relaxed and comfortable\nwith your back flat against the seat and your hands symmetrically on\nthe wheel. Now, gently press the accelerator pedal until you start to\nmove and only go as fast as you feel comfortably in control. When you\nbrake, don&#8217;t stamp on the brake, gently but firmly push the brake\npedal. Keeping the whole motion smooth is the key. Once you gain\nconfidence, you can increase you speed, particularly on the straights\nwhere you can gain on the other drivers. But, you must keep a safe\ndistance from other go karts and the barriers. After a few laps, your\nconfidence will increase and you will find you are racing around the\ncircuit like a pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Okay, got it, now where can I go karting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> That&#8217;s easy, just hop onto the<a href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/\"> Geronigo\u00ae website <\/a>and you will find 120 go-kart circuits across the UK and Ireland to choose from. Some circuits are outdoors and many more indoors. These karting tracks are the best of the best, so anyone you choose, you&#8217;ll have a great time. Check out what packages are on offer and what the karting circuit offers in regards to track configurations and facilities. Now, book and you can look forward to a great day out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nBy CJ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you haven&#8217;t been go karting before, you may be wondering what to expect. So we&#8217;ll assume that is who you are and we&#8217;ll start with go karting for beginners. Karting newbies can be children or adults, but what happens when you arrive at any karting circuit, is the same whatever age you are.<\/p>\n<p>&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/go-karting-what-to-expect\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Go Karting&#8230; What to expect<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2767,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[171,164,670],"tags":[709,215,754],"class_list":["post-2877","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-action-sports","category-adventure-sports","category-karting","tag-gokarting","tag-karting","tag-motorsports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2877","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2877"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2877\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2898,"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2877\/revisions\/2898"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2767"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2877"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2877"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2877"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}