Kart Protection

Personal protective equipment is an important part of all motorsport, perhaps especially important in karting and Gokart where you sit very unprotected in a hard chair.

Your most important go-kart protection is of course your go-kart helmet, but in a strong second place you will find your go-kart Rib protection.

When you compete in karting and go-karting, you sit in a very tight seat without padding, sitting as tight as possible is important to get the right feeling and feedback from the kart, but you can easily get bruises and damage to your upper body from the go-kart seat.

A rib protector protects you above all when the accident occurs, but it also provides good support and protection during normal driving.

A good rib protector is characterized by the fact that it fits well (follows your body shape) and does not interfere with driving.

The most popular rib protector in our experience is the Tillett P1, this protector is used by many who compete at a high level and is appreciated for its slim/neat design.

Other popular manufacturers of rib protectors are Sparco, Alpinestars & Bengio.

If you participate in international competitions, you need a rib protector that is approved according to FIA 8870-2018. These protectors have an extra chest plate that protects the chest and not just the ribs.

You can use this protection in all classes/competitions and we recommend it to anyone who prioritizes safety.

The rib protection should sit as close to the body as possible and is therefore used under your go-kart overalls.

Another popular and important piece of protection for go-karts is the Neck Protection, which is placed around your neck, between the helmet and shoulder area. The neck protection reduces the range of motion you have in the neck, and therefore reduces the risk of neck injuries in the event of accidents.

Neck protectors for karting can be divided into two groups: Hard neck protectors and soft neck protectors.

The soft neck protectors are made of a harder foam that is covered with fabric.

These soft covers are often a bit cheaper and can also be more comfortable. However, they do not have a stabilizing part down towards the back, which the hard protections have. This means that some drivers feel that the soft protections fit worse, and move more while driving.

A hard neck protector always gives you the best safety. Our most popular manufacturers of neck protectors for go-karts are Bengio, Tillett and Alpinestars.