Is kart racing safe? What kind of safety equipment is required?
Every form of racing is hazardous. Though fatalities do occur in kart racing, they are rare. All kart racers are required to wear a full-faced Snell 95 helmet, skid-resistant race suit or jacket, racing gloves, padded neck brace, and high-top race shoes or tennis shoes. Many racers also wear a rib-protector, as broken ribs are one of the most common racing injuries. An EMT or paramedic is required to be present at all races.
