How much Seat Time do drivers really need?

How much Seat Time do drivers really need?

From Kart Class by Kart Class

May 28, 2026 · 9 min

About this episode

David Sera discusses the ideal amount of practice for young karting drivers and the nuances of seat time.

How much seat time does a young karting driver actually need to improve? In this episode of the Kart Class Podcast, 18-time Australian Champion David Sera breaks down the ideal amount of practice for junior drivers — and why more laps doesn’t always equal faster results. David explains why younger drivers aged 7–10 years old benefit most from two practice sessions per week, while drivers aged 10+ can often improve with just one quality session due to their ability to process and retain inform...

People in this episode

Host: Kart Class

Guest: David Sera

Topics covered

  • karting
  • driver training
  • junior drivers
  • practice sessions
  • performance improvement

Keywords

  • seat time
  • karting
  • junior drivers
  • practice sessions
  • David Sera

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Organizations: Kart Class

Places: Australia

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