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What do you wear to go-karting?

What do you wear to go-karting?

Another thing you’ll want to know before you go is what to wear for go kart racing. We require that all racers wear closed-toe shoes, keep long hair tied back, and don’t wear anything too loose fitting. T-shirts, jeans/shorts and sneakers are appropriate attire for a day of go kart racing at the track.

Is Go-Karting good practice for driving?

How Go-Karting Can Improve Your Driving Skills On The Road. Time spent in go-karts is time spent on becoming a better driver overall. The benefit of learning better driving habits via karting is it doesn’t involve the dangers of the road. Karting is also a good way to get a feel for a car.

What do you wear under a Go Kart suit?

Wear jeans and long sleeve shirt if you can stand it, but not to the point of having heat exhaustion. Take the suit off between runs on a hot summer day. If you are worried about a gas fire on your kart suit why not wear nomex underwear as a base layer?

What is Cik approved?

The CIK, translated from French, stands for International Commission of Karting. European kart racers must conform to the FIA/CIK rules, but a large number American and Canadian tracks do not require the certification on the suit.

What kind of suit do you wear in karting?

Karting suits are specially designed to withstand the rigors of kart racing with abrasion-resistant main shells and added ventilation to keep you cool. Pit Stop USA has a great selection of karting suit to fit any racing budget.

What kind of karting suit does pit stop use?

Pit Stop USA has a great selection of karting suit to fit any racing budget. Constructed from lightweight 100% waterproof yet breathable materials with taped seams and elasticized waist, cuffs and legs, the Alpinestars Kart Racing Youth Rain Suit is a must have accessory… More Details »

Are there any safety equipment for karting drivers?

Kart racing safety equipment technology has vastly improved year by year and today’s karting suits, karting gloves, karting shoes and karting helmets have made kart drivers more competitive and safer than ever. Pit Stop USA is The Online Motorsports Superstore.

What kind of gear do you need for Go Kart?

Go karting safety gear including helmets, suits, face shields, gloves, and rib protectors from BMI Karts. Including the top manufacturers: Vega Helmets, Armadillo, Azusa, and Kart Gear.