MSA accepts new helmet standard for karting
The Motor Sports Association has amended its helmet regulations
for junior karting to reflect the new standard recently introduced
at International level by the FIA and CIK.
With immediate effect, helmets conforming to the Snell-FIA
CMR2007 standard will be acceptable in national karting events,
alongside the existing acceptable standards contained within
MSA Regulations.
Colin Hilton, MSA Chief Executive, said:
"This new standard has been developed specifically for
young competitors; the helmets complying with this standard
are physically smaller and lighter in weight, but retain appropriate
impact performance. It is entirely appropriate that we follow
the FIA-CIK lead on this issue and allow these helmets to
be used in national karting in this country. Helmets conforming
to the existing regulations will continue to be acceptable,
however, and we have no plans to change this.
"Many competitors may be considering purchasing new
helmets at the forthcoming Autosport International show. Such
a purchase is one of the most important purchases a competitor
makes. Advice concerning helmet, fit, security and care is
contained within MSA Regulations. Competitors are welcome
to visit the MSA on stand 9665 where our technical staff will
be pleased to assist them."
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