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Karting with Safety Preparation Tips Have a safe karting season |
As the 2008 karting season ramps up, ASN reminds participants that both driver and kart safety needs to be high on the list of race preparation items. Below are a number of "tips" that may help better understand a few things about preparing for a season of karting. |
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Helmet fitting and chin strap security |
Weve re-posted helmet fitting tips. Click here |
Helmet Maintenance |
SHELL - Helmet should be cleaned and treated with
car wax after every use. |
Other driver protective gear |
Make sure that your personal protective equipment is in top shape driving suit, gloves, rib protector, shoes, etc. |
Driving shoes |
Last year we noticed several drivers with loose-fitting shoes and loose lacing the fast drivers will tell you that snug-fitting shoes are the way to go for effective throttle and brake control. |
Driver seats |
Last year we saw fiberglass seats that had holes in the bottom and many, many, holes from relocating the seat not only are these seats weak and need to repaired or replaced, a sliver of fibreglass in your butt or back is uncomfortable at least and can be a health hazard. |
Engine mounts
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Lets see if this year if we can reduce the number of engine mounts that fall off not only does this failure destroy your race, the pieces create a hazard for drivers following. What we noticed last year is mounting threads that were stripped. Have a look at this link old stuff to the pros, but helpful to others. http://www.roadstarmagazine.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=233 |
Wheel tightening |
From Don Buck - Saskatoon Kart Racers comes the suggestion after reading this page that we include a reminder that wheel tightness should be checked immediately prior to a kart going on the track, This is good basic "mechanicing" and is particularly important after any work involving the wheels has been done on the kart between track sessions. Thanks Don. |
Lock wiring |
Lets do a better job of lock-wiring things its a bit of an art, and nothing works better than a proper lock-wiring job. Have a look at this link from the aircraft industry, where lock-wiring is mandatory. http://www.ultralightnews.com/pilotslounge/safetywire.htm |
Nuts, bolts and fasteners |
Having knowledge of nuts, bolts and fasteners will help you assemble your kart properly, it makes things work better, helps prevent failures, and can even lower your costs. The aircraft industry knows all about this. Have a look at this site. http://exp-aircraft.com/library/alexande/hardware |