Onboard at Lydd with Alex Vangeen

Join us for an exciting Lydd Track Guide as Alex Vangeen takes us through a lap from the 2nd round of the GX-UK Championship. Showcasing the 5th fastest time of the day from a competitive grid of 21 karts, this video highlights the skills and strategies needed to excel at Lydd Kart Circuit. From identifying prime overtaking spots to understanding kart performance in this unique series, this Lydd Track Guide offers valuable insights for both aspiring and experienced drivers.
Driver notes

Preferred overtaking spots:
On the inside as you go into the last corner off the back straight. Overtakes are not done in a single corner; they are executed over the course of a lap or many laps. Your job is to get your opponent off their desired line and open them up to attack.
Kart review:
These are a new classification of karts in their first year of competition. You can use any race chassis as long as it is older than 2018, with a Honda GX 200 engine attached. We are supplied with one set of Maxxis Sport tires that must last the entire season (six races), and no wet tires are allowed.
Value for money:
Access Karting has created a brilliant series that prides itself on being low-cost and owner racing. I wouldn't have my own kart if this series were not so affordable.

Inside Track
Lydd Kart Circuit is located on the south coast of England. It's a well-maintained facility with a great-looking track, nice rideable curbs, and a smooth surface. The track has a great café located upstairs with a large balcony offering excellent full-track viewing. It's a lovely place to race and visit, and I'd go back in a heartbeat.

Review
The Lydd Track Guide with Alex Vangeen provides a detailed look at racing in the GX-UK Championship, featuring karts equipped with Honda GX200 engines and race chassis from pre-2018 models. Alex shares preferred overtaking strategies, such as setting up passes over multiple corners, especially at the final corner off the back straight.
Throughout the Lydd Track Guide, viewers gain practical advice on kart handling, tyre management with season-long Maxxis Sport tyres, and the nuances of low-cost owner racing. Combined with Lydd’s well-maintained track, smooth surface, rideable curbs, and excellent café facilities, this guide is essential viewing for anyone planning to race at this iconic South Coast venue.