Go Kart Safety Equipment

As with any hobby that may involve a risk, go kart riding, especially at higher speeds, requires safety equipment. Safety equipment protects from injury or reduces the impairment sustained in an injury.

  1. Helmets and Face Guards

    • Go kart helmets protect the driver's head. Some helmets come with a face guard to protect the driver's face and eyes.

    Neck and Collar Guards

    • Neck guards and collar guards keep the neck area stable if the driver crashes.

    Driving Suits and Gloves

    • Driving suits are typically fire-resistant. Gloves protect the hands from blisters or cuts and abrasions that may occur due to an accident.

    Rib and Chest Protector

    • Rib and chest protector pads give the rib and chest are cushion in case of impact. While all go kart riders should consider this safety apparel, children should always wear it.

    Safe Barriers

    • Many go kart tracks consist of barriers, usually tires, in order to lessen the impact of an accident and to keep the go kart driver from riding off the track.