How’s this – a new karting seat with integrated roll-over bar and the ability to attach seat belts has been approved by the World Motor Sport Council.
The seat is homologated by the FIA and approved for use by drivers with disabilities in karting events.
It provides additional attachment points for competitors who require safety belt anchoring to support torso stability when racing, offering drivers with disabilities additional support to enable them to race safely.
Made of fiberglass, the high seat (up to 32cm) features an innovative lamination developed by Vita Carbon for enhanced impact resistance.
It was led by FIA Disability & Accessibility Commission member and disability driver Fabio Visentin and Vita Carbon, who worked with the support of the FIA Safety Department.
It is envisaged the device, which is optional for drivers with disabilities, will support a new generation of disabled racers into the entry point of motor sport.
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“The development and testing of this new roll hoop represent a significant step forward for the safety of karters with disabilities” said Visentin.
“Ensuring that every driver can compete with the highest protection standards is our top priority. Our goal was to create a product that was not only safe and rigorously tested but also high-performing, ensuring it does not interfere with the chassis’ flexibility.
“Karters with disabilities now have access to a product that has all these features, and I want to thank Vita Carbon for the development and the FIA for their support in this project.”
As a result of this product, homologated karting high seats up to 32cm have been approved with immediate effect in international karting events.
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