Social responsibility is a way of companies giving back to their local community. Motor sport is a fantastic and engaging way to get people interested in road safety, team work, being proud of quality work, maths, physics and of course, engineering.

This can be taught on a track day or via a talk at your work place, local school etc.

Road Safety - driving around very quickly only 5cm above the ground teaches you respect - for speed and for other drivers. Race tracks are safer than roads because everyone is going around in the same direction and is full of respect for other drivers. The open nature of a kart removes the false sense of security many car drivers feel, as if some how the metal cocoon alters the laws of physics.

Most road accidents are caused by one or more parties driving far too fast, with far too much confidence in their limited ability. Motorsports make it crystal clear that while speed is fun and exhilarating, there is more to it than simply driving fast. Picking your braking point, when to turn in, how much speed to carry into a corner, which line to take, when to get back on the power - so many things to think about. It becomes clear that this can not be done well when a person is tired or after consuming alcohol. It also can not be done on public roads with pedestrians and other cars, that are not expecting you.

Team Work - racing teams rely on team work. While the driver is the focus, without someone getting the kart to the track, the engine builder making sure it runs to the maximum and the mechanic making sure it is set up correctly - both for performance and everything is bolted on. When all the different people are working in sync, the magic really happens.
Quality work - in a logical order.

In motorsport quality work is essential. Lacezidasical work can cause - literally - the wheels to come off. Not something you want happening at 55mph with the driver only 5cm above the ground.

Working in a logical order is also very important. In kart racing we are looking to improve the drivers kart so they can go faster. We are only expecting one to two tenths of a second off the laptime. Changes have to be made in a logical way and are data driven.

Maths - motorsports is the ideal place to hide teaching maths. From being to instantly calculate the delta between two lap times, to doing the same with weights and fuel loads. Gearing ratio's are also something that you need to be able to get your head around.

Physics and engineering - from the workings of an engine to centrifugal forces on corners - the scope of motorsport is massive. From the design of the chassis onwards - there is a heap of engineering topics to be discussed.