PIT CREW + RACE STRATEGY COURSE
This course is with respect to Go Kart Endurance Racing.
Learn how to create race strategies, communicate with racers on track, and experience the pressure of being part of a real pit crew.
Students who participate in this course will then get the opportunity to join Shaw To Win as a pit crew member for the Sodi World Series Dubai Kartdrome Endurance Championship.
Course Details
Part 1: Core Knowledge & Pit Operations
What You’ll Learn:
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Rules and regulations
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Flag meanings and on-track communication
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Roles of race officials
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Understanding the Sodi RT10 kart
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Pit equipment: usage and safety
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Pit lane layout and structure
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Pit crew roles: Pit Wall, Pit Walker, Pit Watcher and support roles
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Pit protocols and coordination
Focus:
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Precision in movement and communication
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Understanding how a professional pit lane function
Part 2: Strategy, Mindset & Decision-Making
What You’ll Learn:
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The importance of attitude and mindset in motorsport
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Roles and responsibilities of a race strategist
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How to build an effective race strategy
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Understanding timing, race flow, and decision-making
Focus:
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Strategic thinking over raw speed
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Decision-making under pressure
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Linking strategy with race execution
Day 1
Part 1: Strategy Evaluation
What You’ll Learn:
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Evaluating different race strategies and their outcomes
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Understanding strengths and weaknesses of various approaches
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Race-related general knowledge
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Applying strategy concepts to real race situations
Focus Areas:
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Analytical thinking and decision evaluation
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Understanding real-world race scenarios
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Improving strategic awareness and adaptability
Part 2: Pressure Test
What You’ll Learn:
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Applying strategy under high-pressure race conditions
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Decision-making during live and unpredictable scenarios
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Handling penalties, technical issues, and race interruptions
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Executing roles efficiently under time constraints
Focus Areas:
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Composure and clarity under pressure
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Fast, accurate decision-making
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Team coordination in high-intensity situations
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Execution of strategy in real-time environments
Day 2
sodi world series Dubai Kartdrome Endurance Championship
Racers
250+
Teams
60+
Races
04
Winner
01
One of the world's most recognised endurance karting championships at the world's best Go-Karting Circuit
Racing icons such as Fernando Alonso have competed in endurance karting events at this level, making it an exciting platform for aspiring racers to gain international experience.
about the series
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First full season in the series
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P1 in category for 24H Endurance
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Officially the largest racing squad at the Dubai Sodi World Series
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Spirit of the Event Award Winners
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35 total racers from 8 countries
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30+ pit crew members and support personnel
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Team included J. Mardenborough (raced at 24h Le Mans), Kyle Kumaran (World Top 2), Arjun N (World Top 10), Andrei Daskal (2x World Finalist)
2025 team recap
