SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
PER IKF 105.1.6
Helmet
must be of full face coverage design and must meet
one of the following standards: Snell K98, Snell
M2000, Snell SA 2000, SFI 24.1 (youth helmets for
drivers under the attained age of 12), SFI 31.2,
SFI 41.2, (or newer standards as they become available)
Gloves
- required at all times while racer and kart are
on the track
Jacket or
Driving Suit of
heavyweight leather, heavyweight vinyl material
or approved heavyweight abrasion resistant nylon
material
Full length pants
of above materials or heavyweight
denim
Fire resistant suits
with a SFI rating of 3.2 A1 required
for all drivers who are confined within the racing
vehicle with seat belts (Quarter Midgets, Cage Karts,
etc.)
High top shoes (and
socks) must cover the anklebone and be secured as
designed
Neck collar (including
foam insert)
Chest
protection is required for all racers
entered in Jr Jr, Jr I Rookie,
and all Jr I classes. (per IKF 105.1.6.3.6,
effective March 1, 2006) This device must be certified
per SFI Section 20.1
All required safety
equipment must be available with the kart during
pre-tech safety inspection. Failure
to provide acceptable safety equipment for inspection
will result in the driver not being allowed to compete
during that event. No exceptions will be allowed.
All required safety
equipment must be worn whenever drivers are on the
track in their kart. Failure to
wear required safety equipment will result in removal
from the track immediately. No exceptions will be
allowed.
All safety specifications of the current IKF rulebook
apply.
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