What you need
- Helmet: full-face, with a visor and the Motorsport UK approval sticker. Drivers under 15, and all Cadet and Bambino drivers, need a Snell-FIA CMR or CMS helmet of no more than 1,550 g. Don't fit a camera to it. NCR
- Suit: leather, or a CIK-FIA homologated kart suit, on short circuits. NCR
- Gloves: full gloves, not mitts or open-backed gloves. NCR
- Boots: boots that cover and protect the ankles. NCR
- Rib protector: not compulsory, but Motorsport UK calls it a wise buy. Motorsport UK
In the pits
- A fire extinguisher (EN3, at least 55B) at your pit space at every meeting. Ear plugs are strongly recommended. Yearbook p.88
Quick answers
- What helmet do you need for karting?
- A full-face helmet with a visor and the Motorsport UK approval sticker. Under-15s and all Cadet and Bambino drivers need a Snell-FIA CMR or CMS helmet of no more than 1,550 g.
- Do you need a rib protector for karting?
- It is not compulsory, but Motorsport UK calls it a wise buy.
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