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International Karting Industry Buyer's Guide

GO KARTING!
A Guide To The World's Most Popular Motorsport.

Kart Expo International

Safety is a major concern in kart racing. Karting has one of the best safety records among all forms of motorsports, and uses a strong set of rules to tenaciously preserve this positive position.

Why is karting so safe? In addition to the mandatory equipment, most kart tracks are designed specifically for karting with plenty of run-off and safety barriers to protect drivers. Track and club officials usually strictly enforce rules against rough driving and bumping.

Track and club officials, to ensure that the participants are meeting all safety rules for the equipment, perform pre-race “tech” inspections at each organized event. Karts, with their low center of gravity, inherently lend themselves to safety by usually keeping themselves “rubber side down” and on the track.
 

FLAGS

There are seven basic racing flags, which are designed as instant visual notification for drivers and spectators alike. They are:

GREEN
Displayed at the start of practice or a race and is kept visible as long as the track is clean and clear. It is also used to re-start an event that is halted or slowed to due track conditions.
 

YELLOW
Commonly known as the “caution flag”, is shown when the track is blocked by an accident, emergency vehicles, or objects on the track. While a yellow flag is in use, drivers are to slow down, use caution, hold position and not to pass other karts.
 

RED
Stop immediately! The race has been stopped due to unsafe conditions.
 

BLUE
Move over, a faster driver is attempting to lap or pass.
 

BLACK
Finish the lap and return to the pits because of defective equipment or hazardous driving techniques. The black flag in a rolled position pointed at a driver, indicates a warning to the driver that there may be a problem.
 

WHITE
One lap remaining to the conclusion of the race.
 

CHECKERED
The event is over. Finish the lap and proceed to the pits at a slower rate of speed.
 

If you have any questions about the usage of flags, please ask the track director at your facility. He or She will be happy to assist you.

RACE SAFE!
 
 

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