Wisbech & District Kart Racing Club

Kart Racing

  1. Overall width not to exceed 50''/1270mm.
  2. Overall length not to exceed 78''/1982mm.
  3. Pneumatic tyres must be fitted all round and not exceed 14'' in diameter with a maximum of four wheels per kart. These must be a recognised kart tyre; i.e. Duro, H.W.A, Fong, Cheng Shin or similar pattern, plus road racing wets, smaller diameters are permissable. If there are any queries then see the Chairmen with the tyre concerned.
  4. An efficient braking system must be fitted and operate on at least the rear axle or both rear wheels.
  5. An efficient silencer must be fitted and contained within the limits of the kart and must point downwards.
  6. A bumper bar must be fitted to the rear, a minimum of 75% of the width of the tyre, and a maximum width not exceeding the width of the tyre. The lower edge to be level with the chassis. The height should be above the driver's helmet when seated and a stay bar for support.  
  7. No nose cones or side pods on the kart. 
  8. An adequate chain guard must be fitted at all times.
  9. Four number plates must be fitted, one at the rear, one at the front, and one on each side. All number plates to be a minimum of 9''/229mm square and be made of plastic showing figures not less than 6''/152mm high and 1''/25mm wide. All numbers must be clearly visible.
  10. Mud flaps must be fitted to the rear bumper. Minimum of 9''/229mm square.
  11. All radiators must be protected from the rear with substantial mesh.
  12. Side protection bars must be fitted on both sides. The lower rail should be fixed at the chassis height, protrude horizontally and not rise more than 1''/25mm in height. It should protrude no further out than the outside edge of the tyres and to a minimum of 75% of the void between front and rear wheels. The top rail to cover a minimum of 50% of the void and be higher than the top of the wheels.

          All components to be securely attached and free from jagged or sharp edges.

           The chairmans decision is final!