Go Karting Travel Insurance

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Go Karting is a form of open wheeled motor sport with four wheeled vehicles known as karts.

Races normally take place on scaled down versions of racing circuits.

Circuits can range from low-speed theme park style to professional racing tracks, which are seen as something of a stepping stone into more advanced motorsports such as Formula One racing.

Formula one drivers that started as go-kart racers include:

• Michael Schumacher
• Ayrton Senna
• Jensen Button
• Lewis Hamilton
• Sebastian Vettel
• Fernando Alonso

Go-karting is popular all over the world, particularly in:

• California, USA
• Australia
• New Zealand
• UK
• Germany
• Austria
• France
• Spain
• Greece

Famous karting circuits include:

• Eastern Creek Raceway, Australia
• Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Australia
• Toad Road Circuit, Australia
• Rowrah Kart Club, UK
• Bayford Meadows, UK
• Buckmore Park, UK
• Whilton Mill, UK
• Rye House, UK
• Warden Law, UK
• Paul Fletcher International, UK
• Karting World Grimsby, UK
• K1 Speed, US
• Pole Position Raceway, US
• Summit Point Kart, Summit Point WV, US

Injuries resulting from go-karting include:

• Cuts
• Bruises
• Broken bones
• Concussion
• Abdominal or chest injuries

Go-karts are a popular activity with children but they should not be allowed to operate them under supervision.

Both children and adults should be trained by a reputable professional at an established circuit.

Safety equipment should include:

• Full face helmet
• Driving Suit
• Gloves
• Driving boots

Karts should be fitted with seatbelts and you must make sure you wear them.

Useful Websites: Go-Karting UK - UK Go-Karting - Go-Karting Wikipedia - Go-Karting Injuries - Injuries Associated with Go-Karting

To get a quote by telephone or email, please contact us on 0844 848 1500 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk