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Divya Maru

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How we got our kids into karting 🏁
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We didn’t start racing straight away.
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➡️ TeamSport Academy @teamsportkarting
Indoor karting + coaching.
Learning the basics, building confidence, having fun.
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➡️ Club100 @club100racing
Outdoor tracks. Identical karts.
Real race weekends. Proper racecraft.
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➡️ F.A.T Karting League @fat.kartingleague
Championship rounds. Points. Pressure.
Where resilience is built.
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No rush 🏎️
No shortcuts ⏳
Just the right steps ❤️
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Follow 👉🏼 @paddock_parents
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8 months ago

If you’re new to karting 👶🏁
this isn’t to scare you, it’s to prepare you.

❓ Ask questions
📝 Plan properly
💛 Enjoy the journey
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Follow 👉🏼 @paddock_parents
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Our Team is @nibsport_racing check them out 💙
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8 months ago

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing the right thing… 🤷🏻‍♀️
this page is for you ❤️
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🏁 Welcome to Paddock Parents
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👇 Tell us where you’re watching from
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9 months ago

“THAT’S KARTING.” 🫠

Apparently that’s the answer when you need tyres, a fuel pump and more parts in one day of a race weekend. 🛞🔧💸

I know things break. But are we all just meant to nod and pretend this is normal? 😂

Karting parents, tell me your most ridiculous “we only came here to race” purchase. 👇

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6 days ago

THE BIGGEST MYTH ABOUT OWNER-DRIVER KARTING?

THAT YOU JUST BUY A KART AND GO RACING. 😂🏁

Completing our first full championship taught us more than we ever expected.

We’ve learnt how to mechanic, which spare parts are consumed most, what needs checking before every session and why preparation can completely change a weekend.

We’ve learnt when to speak up, when to trust the team and that a result never tells the full story.

But the biggest lesson?

In owner-driver karting, the parents are learning just as quickly as the driver.

We’re definitely not experts…but we’re no longer the clueless parents who arrived at our first race weekend!
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Thank you to @nibsport_racing for your support and @ikd_kartstore for saving us every race weekend

What did your first season teach you?
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13 days ago

Genuine paddock question 🛞🤔

How does tyre identification really work in your championship?

Are tyre barcodes and laser-etched IDs:

• Automatically linked?
• Physically cross-checked?
• Verified only through the barcode system?

🏁 Before every race?
🏁 During scrutineering?
🏁 Through random spot checks?

Scrutineers, teams and competitors: we’d love to hear how it works in your championship.

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15 days ago

Because apparently, “I trust you” still requires a full inspection. 🙄😂
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Tag a paddock dad who does this! 🏎️🔧
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15 days ago

Loading the trailer after a three-day race weekend… and our first owner-driver championship is complete! 🏁

No one sees the work behind the scenes: planning, logistics, budgeting, accommodation, food, more food… and most importantly, @starbucks! At this point, they should sponsor us. 😂☕️

Owner-driver life takes dedication, long drives, sleepless nights, patience and a great team. Huge thanks to @the_rn1 and @nibsport for a brilliant weekend!

Now we relax… while planning for next season begins. 👀🏎️
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16 days ago

The importance of listening to Paddock Mum… 😂

The kart lost power twice, and I knew something wasn’t right! Thankfully, Steve from @venatorracingengines found the engine issue and got it sorted 🙌🏽🏁

Moral of the story: always listen to Paddock Mum! 😌
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18 days ago

There are moments as a parent when you just sit back and think… wow, that’s our daughter. 🥹

Watching Mahi step into the biggest moment of her life so far with such confidence and composure filled us with a level of pride we can’t put into words.

I was so completely in awe of her that even my tears forgot to come out! ❤️

Whatever happens next, this is a moment we will never forget.
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20 days ago

Could @lando have just opened the door to my future? 👀🏁

@ln4fusion fully funded Legacy Programme could give young karters like me a genuine pathway towards Formula 1.

Talent deserves an opportunity not a price tag💰

Congratulations, Lando. The next F1 star could already be on a kart track, waiting to be discovered. 💚

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a month ago

DO YOU KNOW YOUR CHILD’s AMBITIONS?
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Let me know in the comments!
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