All drivers must wear protective clothing, driving suit or jacket and long pants, constructed of leather, heavy vinyl, or other abrasion resistant material, approved helmet, eye protection, approved functional neck brace, enclosed shoes, and gloves while driving on North Texas Kartway at all times. This excludes clothing such as nylon wind suits, sweat pants, etc. Helmets must be Snell 95 or higher. If hair extends appreciably from beneath helmet, competitor must wear a hooded shirt to retain hair from extending outside helmet.
Safety equipment is subject to inspection and possible rejection.
This rule applies to non-race days as well as race days and to practice before and after races. Any kart started in the pit and paddock areas must be on a stand with the rear wheels off the ground or have a driver in the kart with the driver applying the brake. Shifter and direct drive karts must be pushed in the grid area or in the clear lane along the cyclone fence overlooking the track. Do NOT start karts while on the concrete pit runner. No driving in the pit area will be allowed, and engines must be killed at the pit entrance, and karts must be pushed through the pits.