18.2. Where the CIK-FIA Homologated detachable front fairing mounting kit( 17.1.6) is mandatory it must at all times be fitted and maintained in the correct position in accordance with App. 9 Drawing 16. It is not permitted to reposition nor attempt to reposition a front fairing except by stopping in the repairs area( where such a facility is provided) and this may not be done after passing the chequered flag and before release from Parc Fermé.
19. Front( Nassau) Panel( App. 9 Drawing 4) 19.1. The front panel must:
a. Not be located above the horizontal plane through the top of the steering wheel. b. Allow a gap of at least 50mm between it and the steering wheel. c. Not protrude beyond the front fairing. d. Have its lower part solidly attached to the front part of the Chassis Frame. e.
Have its top part solidly attached to the steering column support with one or several independent bar( s).
20. Rear Wheel Protection
20.1. For all Short Circuit non-gearbox Karts( except Bambino) only a CIK-FIA Homologated rear wheel protection homologated for 2022 or later is permitted unless otherwise specified in Class or Championship Regulations.
20.2. For all gearbox Classes where a CIK-FIA Homologated rear wheel protection is not used a rear bumper to gearbox rear bumper regulations( Art. 25) must be used.
20.3. The rear wheel protection must:
a. Under no circumstance be located above the plane defined by the top of the rear wheels. b. Not comprise cuttings or openings other than those homologated. c.
d.
e.
f.
Be fastened to the Chassis Frame by at least two points using supports homologated with the protection. These supports must be mounted( including by means of a flexible system) on the two main tubes of the Chassis Frame. This support, excluding the rear wheel protection itself and the bracket it is mounted to, can be secured with a cable or cable tie to the Chassis Frame.
Have any studs with more than three threads protruding from the rear of the Kart covered with appropriate nuts caps or suitable protective cover.
Have a gap between the front of the rear wheel protection and the surface of the rear wheels of 15mm minimum and 50mm maximum.
Have a ground clearance of 25mm minimum and 60mm maximum in at least three spaces of a 200mm( 180mm for Cadet and Inter) minimum width, located in the extension of the rear wheels and the centreline of the chassis.
g. Have a rear overhang of 400mm( 370mm for Cadet and Inter) maximum. h.
Have a width of minimum 1340mm( 1040mm for Cadet and Inter) and maximum that of the overall rear width, at any time, in any condition and under any circumstance.
i. In all conditions, be in line with the outside of the rear wheels( not applicable to Cadet and Inter). j.
Have the two adjustable outer parts in a colour that is clearly different from the main part of the rear wheel protection( not applicable to Cadet and Inter). This can be done by a dedicated sticker kit or by different colour plastic.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
Chapter 18 Appendix 8- General Technical Regulations 674