“Karting with Safety”
Preparation Tips
Have a safe karting season

As the 2010 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.

Helmet fitting and chin strap security

We’ve re-posted helmet fitting tips. Click here

Helmet Maintenance

SHELL - Helmet should be cleaned and treated with car wax after every use.
PAINTING - Use 320-grit sandpaper to prepare the helmet surface. Sand evenly until all the shine is removed. Paint only with acrylic enamels. Lacquer paints are not compatible and will weaken or destroy the shell. Do not allow any solvent or paint to come in contact with the inner shell.
SHIELD - Shields should be cleaned with window cleaner or 100% pure isopropyl alcohol (do not use rubbing alcohol, must be 100%). Do not use any type of benzene, thinner, gasoline or solvent on the shield.
INNER LINER - If the inner liner and/or fit pads are moist due to perspiration or rain, Simpson Helmet Fresh will help remove any unwanted odours.
HARDWARE -
Periodically check helmet straps and hardware for strength and security. Perspiration can compromise their effectiveness.

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

 

Let’s 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

Let’s do a better job of lock-wiring things – it’s 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

 

 

 

 

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