Most kart racing organizations require a karting helmet with a Snell or SFI Rating. Generally, any helmet with one of these two ratings will be legal for` amateur to mid-level karting events in the USA and this is where we recommend starting your search at.

For younger kids, we recommend specifically getting a child's karting helmet as these are made using a smaller and lighter outer shell that is easier for younger racers to manage while cornering^ at speed.

Some of the specific safety ratings you will come across while looking at karting helmets are: Snell M2020, Snell SA2020, Snell/FIA CMR2016, Snell K2020, or SFI 24.1 standards. If you are looking for a helmet for home go-kart use or indoor karting, you may opt for a cheaper DOT Certified helmet. (Helmets with only a DOT rating are not usually accepted for more advanced types of kart racing though.)

We have a huge inventory of karting helmets and are happy to help you make sense of all of the safety ratings and styles to choose from! Feel free to contact us with any questions!