On the other hand, two aspects are particularly interesting to follow during wet races. Wet tracks have a tendency to level out the performance of engines, while at the same time giving a major role to the technical choices made, sometimes at the last minute. Anticipating changes in grip during a race is an art based on experience. Typical rain settings are characterised by a higher chassis position and the softening of its behaviour by loosening everything that can be loosened. Lastly is tyre pressure. Even more than in dry conditions, chassis and transmission ratio settings can lead to victory or failure.

Last but not least, driving becomes even more important in the rain. Some drivers give the impression that they are flying over the track, overcoming grip problems. It's a great spectacle to watch, because it's easy to compare lines, braking and driveability live during the event. The balancing skills of the competitors are on show for all to see, and the spectators can get quite excited about the big gains. But it's important to keep a cool head: a kart perfectly tuned for a given set of conditions is virtually unbeatable, and the credit for a great performance often goes to the mechanics who had the gumption or the audacity to apply different choices to the others.

So, no, rain is far from being a problem in karting. Rather, it's an opportunity to be seized and a chance to provide an even more interesting spectacle. The subject was at the heart of the news last Sunday at Kristianstad during the Finals of the Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship - OK and Junior. Watching the live-streaming at close range is very satisfying and allows you to sharpen your eye for these special conditions.

August marks a relative break in the sporting calendar, allowing us to take a well-deserved rest and get away to idyllic scenery whenever possible. The KSP Reportages team is getting ready to follow this pleasant custom. Kartcom will be on standby until the French Cup at Angerville and the second round of the FIA Karting European Championship for KZ, KZ2 and KZ2 Masters at Val Vibrata. We hope you all have a great holiday and enjoy the sunshine more than the rain!

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In 2004, KSP Reportages was one of the first to offer the production of karting press releases to its customers. Numerous well-known players in the kart and automotive industry rely on KSP Reportages for the production and distribution of their press releases to a mailing list of more than 30,000 targeted and verified contacts worldwide.

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