'Minikart' Bodywork GuidelinesDid you know that the bodywork and bumper bars on a Minikart get slammed into by a 140kg weighted pendulum to check for crashworthiness? The CIK-FIA has published a 12 page document that details technical guidelines for bumpers and bodywork on 'minikart' classes, plus various impact and tear-off tests. Tthe CIK-FIA do not regulate the 'mini kart' categories, but provide the guidelines with the intention of improving safety in those categories. The guidelines are independent from the CIK-FIA Technical Regulations and can be freely used by ASNs for their national categories. Click HERE to download from the CIK-FIA site. |
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