BASIC EQUIPMENT
BASIC EQUIPMENT
1. Kart, there are numerous makes of kart at various new and second-hand prices;
2. A set of Slick tyres appropriate for your class (remember different classes have different tyres);
3. A set of Wet tyres appropriate for your class;
4. Crash helmet conforming with MSA rule Q10 (you will receive the MSA Rule book with your ARKS pack;
5. Heat and flame resistant race suit complying with accepted homologation;
6. Karting shoes that cover the whole foot and ankle;
7. Karting gloves;
8. Neck-brace (optional) but advised;
9. A selection of tools. Remember karts use hex bolts and heads. Nylock nuts are also commonly used;
10. A selection of sprockets (for gearing fixed gear karts);
11. A selection of chains;
12. A foot pump;
13. A tyre pressure gauge;
14. A selection of spark plugs (for cold and hot running);
15. A bead breaker (to aid changing tyres);
16. A kart stand (when working on your kart);
17. A fuel can;
18. A fuel mixing jug (karts run on a petrol/oil mixture);
19. A selection of carburettor jets;
20. A rubber headed mallet;