Go-Karts – Rules and safety measures

Go-karting is a fun activity that has become a favorite pastime for people of all ages. It’s a great way to spend vacation afternoons for people who want to experience the thrill of track racing. Highly popularized by the likes of Michael Schumacher and John Webber, the legends of Formula 1, karts provide the feeling of fast racing but with less danger and glamor. However, just like any other motoring event, it has its own safety issues. There have been cases of serious injuries and even deaths reported in the media. Although it is the responsibility of the organizers and owners of the tracks to ensure compliance with safety measures, as a parent or participant you should always exercise vigilance and ensure compliance with basic safety rules and procedures.

Don’t ignore the helmet and seat belt

Physics and common sense dictate the importance of wearing a seat belt. While navigating even at a slow speed of thirty or forty miles per hour, the impact after a collision with a hard obstacle can be severe for the driver. The same case applies when it comes to helmets and their importance cannot be underestimated. Go karting can be fun but dangerous even after a minor accident. The seat belt and helmet should be the first things to put on before starting the engine. They can and will save you from the agonies of preventable injuries.

Recommended age and height

It is commonplace for parents and guardians to want to break the rules when it comes to meeting the recommended minimum age and height for their children. Most lie about their children’s age just to give them a chance to participate. In most facilities, karting is restricted to children over the age of 9 and the minimum height restriction is 150 centimeters. On other tracks, the age limit can reach 12 years. However, these limits, which sound prohibitive, are in no way punitive. They are intended to protect your children and are achieved after considering the cognitive abilities of young children and the operational requirements of these little machines.

Alcohol is not allowed

This may seem like an old cliché that has been ignored for years, but when it comes to the kart racing track, alcohol is banned in the strongest possible terms. In fact, this is the fundamental rule of motor racing and is one of the main causes of accidents. The prohibition of alcohol is intended for your own protection and the protection of other users of the track.

Respect the quarterbacks

The track management has qualified personnel to ensure that karting is fun, uneventful and satisfying. They will come to your aid when the need arises and will be the first to respond in the event of an accident.

Please respect the established procedures and also the staff as they are there to ensure you are safe and adhere to basic karting etiquette.