Safety Gear to Use When Driving a Go-Kart
An open-wheel motor sport that is popular to both kids and adults alike is kart racing. Participants drive small, open, four-wheeled vehicles called go-karts on a scaled-down racing circuit. Surprising for its small size, a kart is quite fast. Powered by either two- or four-stroke engines, this 165 to 175-pound vehicle can reach speeds of up to 160 miles per hour. Without a roll cage and shell, a crash involving one of these vehicles can cause massive injury to the rider. Thus, protection relies heavily on what the driver should wear.
A proper-fitting helmet, of course, is a mandatory piece of safety equipment. It protects the person's head in case he crashes. The ideal helmet should have a Snell SA2005 or K2005 certification. In addition, a racer also needs to wear a mouthpiece to prevent himself from biting his tongue or gnashing his teeth during sudden stops or crashes. Mixed martial arts or boxing mouthpieces are perfect.
A one-piece driving suit is also necessary to protect one's skin from road rash if he skids on the road. It also protects his skin from being burned by the hot engine. The suit should be certified CIK-FIA Level 2 homologation. It should also have at least one nylon 6-6 external layer. Fireproof racing gloves and boots are also necessary. A driver must also wear a neck collar to reduce neck injuries and to protect his collarbone if his chin hits the chin bar of his helmet. Finally, a driver should also wear a rib protector. Because a go-kart does not have any suspension, sharp turns can create high G-forces, which can cause rib injuries. A rib protector cushions the driver's ribs from the impacts of sudden side-to-side movements.
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