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MINIKART MANUAL
8- STARTING YOUR MINIKART
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PILOTS
WARNING
YOUR KART CAN ONLY BE DRIVEN ON A TRACK APPROVED BY CIK/FIA, OR YOUR
LOCAL FEDERATION AND BY A DRIVER WHO IS IN POSSESSION OF A VALID
MEMBERSHIP CARD OF THE GO-KART’S FEDERATION OF HIS OWN COUNTRY.
PILOT PROTECTION
Before going on the track, the pilot must wear the following protections:
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Integral helmet: CIK/FIA approved, fitting the pilot head size, with tightened strap and
closed visor. Refer to CIK/FIA regulations (compulsory).
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Suit: CIK / FIA level 1 or level 2 approved. (compulsory)
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Gloves. (compulsory)
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Neck protection : CIK/FIA approved (compulsory)
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Rib protection: fitting pilot’s size and seat (recommended).
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Rain suit: with water tight fasteners (recommended when necessary).
CHOOSE THOSE EQUIPMENTS WITHIN THE CIK / FIA APPROVED ONES OF THE
ITAKA CATALOGUE
DRIVING IS FORBIDDEN TO ANY PILOT:
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Wearing a scarf because of risk with rotating parts.
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With long hair coming out of the helmet.
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With wide floating clothes.
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With health problems, not compatible with high speed driving.
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Under the influence of drugs and (or) alcohol.
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For your safety and the safety of other pilots, strictly follow the above instructions:
not doing so may lead to severe, even fatal injuries.
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Be aware that some medicines reduce your ability to drive
