Proper Safety Gear
A Full-face helmet, driving suit, neck brace, gloves, and proper shoes are MANDATORY equipment for all competitors.
- Helmet: Must be full face, with eye protection, certified helmet, see IKF rules section 105.1.6.1 below
- Gloves: A leather or Racing type glove is recommended.
- Neck Brace: Must fit properly and be free of any defects.
- Suit: An approved driving suit is recommended, however, jeans and a long sleeve jacket are permitted, provided they are deemed safe by the Race Director or Pre- Tech Safety Inspection.
- Shoes: A Racing shoe is recommended, however, a high-top tennis shoe or boot is acceptable.
- Rib vest is optional, but REQUIRED for ages 12 and under.
IKF 105.1.6 Driver Protective Clothing:
105.1.6.1 Head Gear: Full coverage (full face) helmets designed for competitive motorsports use are mandatory and must comply with one of the following:
| Snell Foundation Specifications |
Legal Until | |
| CMS 2007 (youth helmet) CMR 2007 (youth helmet) M 2010 |
12/20/19 - EXPIRED 12/20/19 - EXPIRED 12/20/2021 Not approved for Champ Karts |
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| SA/K 2010 CM 2016 K 2015 M 2015 SA 2015 |
12/20/2021 12/20/2026 12/20/2026 12/20/2026 Not approved for Champ Karts 12/20/2026 |
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| Note: All models of Snell 2000 and 2005 helmets are no longer legal. | ||
| SFI Specifications | Legal Until | |
| 24.1/2010 (youth helmet) 31.1/2010 41.1/2010 24.1/2013 (youth helmet) 31.1/2013 41.1/2013 |
12/20/21 12/20/21 12/20/2021 Not approved for Champ Karts 12/20/2024 12/20/2024 12/20/2024 Not approved for Champ Karts |
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| Note: All models of SFI specification helmets prior to 2010 are no longer legal. | ||
Driving Suit Chart
