ASTM F2007-00
(Practice)Standard Practice for the Classification, Design, Manufacture, and Operation of Concession Go-Karts and Facilities
Standard Practice for the Classification, Design, Manufacture, and Operation of Concession Go-Karts and Facilities
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1.1 This practice applies to the design, manufacture, and operation of concession go-karts and their associated operating facilities where public or member use is offered with a use fee. This practice defines classifications for the various vehicles offered for public use to replicate motor sports competitive activities.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.2 This standard does not apply to vehicles or facilities specifically offered for racing (race karts) or used for general purpose by private owners (fun karts) other than owners of concession go-kart facilities.
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Designation: F 2007 – 00
Standard Practice for
the Classification, Design, Manufacture, and Operation of
Concession Go-Karts and Facilities
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2007; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope F 1193 Practice for Amusement Ride and Device Manufac-
turer Quality Assurance Program
1.1 This practice applies to the design, manufacture, and
F 1305 Guide for Classification of Amusement Rides and
operation of concession go-karts and their associated operating
Device-Related Injuries and Illnesses
facilities where public or member use is offered with a use fee.
2.2 NFPA Standard:
This practice defines classifications for the various vehicles
NFPA
offered for public use to replicate motor sports competitive
2.3 SAE Standard:
activities.
J1241 Fuel and Lubricant Tanks for Motorcycles
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1.1 concession go-kart, n—an amusement ride or device,
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
which meets all of the following specifications: the device is a
1.3 This standard does not apply to vehicles or facilities
single vehicle, unattached to other vehicles or a common frame
specifically offered for racing (race karts) or used for general
system, which is powered without connection to a common
purpose by private owners (fun karts) other than owners of
energy source, which is driver controlled with respect to
concession go-kart facilities.
acceleration, speed, braking, and steering, which operates
2. Referenced Documents within the containment system of a defined track, and which
simulates competitive motor sports, which is used by members
2.1 ASTM Standards:
of the general public for a fee. A concession go-kart has a
F 698 SpecificationforPhysicalInformationtoBeProvided
maximum capacity of two persons and no cargo capacity.
for Amusement Rides and Devices
3.1.1.1 Discussion—This definition specifically excludes
F 747 Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and De-
similar go-kart devices that are intended for use as competitive
vices
(racing)kartsorsimilargo-kartdevicesintendedforownership
F 770 Practice for Operation Procedures for Amusement
and use by private owners.This definition specifically excludes
Rides and Devices
devices, such as electronically or rail guided amusement rides
F 846 Guide for Testing Performance of Amusement Rides
and bumper cars or other similar amusement motor sports
and Devices
devices that operate under circumstances where there is no
F 853 Practice for Maintenance Procedures for Amusement
defined direction of travel. Classifications of concession go-
Rides and Devices
karts shall be based upon speed measured on a flat and level
F 893 Guide for Inspection of Amusement Rides and De-
track surface.
vices
3.1.1.2 Class 1 concession go-kart, n—a four-wheeled
F 1159 Practice for Design and Manufacture ofAmusement
amusement ride or device controlled by the driver, without
Rides and Devices
suspension, with a maximum capacity of one driver and one
passenger. Speeds for a Class 1 concession go-kart shall not
exceed 10 mph.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-24 on Amuse-
ment Rides and Devices and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F24.60 on
Special Rides/Attractions.
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F 2007
3.1.1.3 Class 2 concession go-kart, n—a four-wheeled related track facilities, that are designed and manufactured
amusement ride or device controlled by the driver, without after the publication of this practice.
suspension, with a maximum capacity of one driver and one
passenger. Speeds for a Class 2 concession go-kart shall not 5. Concession Go-Kart Design and Manufacture
exceed 22 mph.
5.1 Concession go-kart manufacturers shall identify or
3.1.1.4 Class 3 concession go-kart, n—a four-wheeled
specify the classification as defined in Section 3 of the
amusement ride or device controlled by the driver, without
concession go-kart to the owner prior to or at the time of sale.
suspension, with a maximum capacity of one driver and one
5.2 Concession go-karts shall be designed, constructed, or
passenger. Speeds for a Class 3 concession go-kart shall not
operated in such a manner that the wheels from one go-kart
exceed 30 mph.
cannot engage or override the wheels of another go-kart
3.1.1.5 Class 4 concession go-kart, n—a four-wheeled
operating under normal conditions.
amusement ride or device controlled by the driver, with or
5.3 Concession go-kart manufacturers shall provide speci-
without suspension, with a maximum capacity of one driver
fications, and maintenance and repair instructions to the
and one passenger. Speeds for a Class 4 concession go-kart
original purchaser in accordance with Specification F 698,
shall not exceed 50 mph.
Practice F 853, and Guide F 893, and shall include, but not be
3.1.1.6 Class 5 concession go-kart, n—a four-wheeled
limited to, the following topics:
amusement ride or device controlled by the driver, with or
5.3.1 Brake adjustments and service;
without suspension, and not designed to race competitively
5.3.2 Steering linkage adjustment and service;
against other karts, that is, race for time only or “against the
5.3.3 Wheel alignment adjustment and service;
clock,” with a maximum capacity of one driver and one
5.3.4 Tire inflation pressures;
passenger. Speeds for a Class 5 concession go-kart shall not
5.3.5 Tire wear limits;
exceed 50 mph.
5.3.6 Wheel nut torque values;
3.1.2 concession go-kart attendant, n—the person or per-
5.3.7 Grade of all fasteners;
sons whose duties may include but are not limited to the
5.3.8 Torque value or tightening instruction on all fasteners;
instruction, dispatch, and limitation of ride duration of persons
5.3.9 Chassis lubrication points including recommended
driving concession go-karts.
lubricants;
3.1.3 containment system, n—a device installed on the
5.3.10 Drive system specifications and service instructions;
concession go-kart track, which defines the boundaries of the
5.3.11 Frame inspection procedures;
track, and whose primary purpose is to contain the vehicles
5.3.12 Seat belt adjustment, installation, and inspection
within the defined boundary.
procedures;
3.1.4 driver, n—the person who manipulates and controls
5.3.13 Capacity by weight;
the direction of travel, braking, and speed of a concession
5.3.14 Maximum operating speeds;
go-kart.
5.3.15 Service and adjustment procedures for all compo-
3.1.5 fun kart, n—a motorized vehicle with four wheels,
nents of the go-kart;
sold commercially as consumer goods and intended for private
5.3.16 A phone number or fax number to be used by the
personal recreational use by the consumers for off-road use on
track owner or concession go-kart attendant to secure mainte-
suitable terrain, as recommended by the manufacturer.
nance or operating assistance from the manufacturer; and,
3.1.6 owner, n—the person, persons, partnership, company,
5.3.17 Daily, weekly, monthly, or other periodic minimum
group, or corporate entity, or agent of a person, who owns,
service and component checklists.
controls, or has the duty to direct or control the operation of a
5.4 Concession go-karts that are powered by gasoline en-
concession go-kart track.
gines shall be equipped with a fuel tank, filler neck, and cap
3.1.7 passenger, n—the person who is transported aboard a
thatwillnotleakmorethanoneounceoffueloverfiveminutes
concessiongo-kartasapassengerwithouthavingcontrolofthe
when inverted, in accordance with SAE J1241.
direction of travel, braking, and speed of the go-kart.
5.5 Concession go-kart fuel tanks shall be installed in such
3.1.8 pit, n—adefinedstationforthepurposeofloadingand
amannertominimizethepotentialforruptureordamageinthe
unloading driver and passenger during the initiation and
event of collision with another go-kart, obstacle, or rollover.
conclusion of the ride cycle.
5.6 Manufacturer shall clearly mark throttle and brake
3.1.9 race kart, n—go-kartsdesignedforthesolepurposeof
locations of concession go-karts in a visible position on the
racing on tracks, streets, or other areas of competition, and not
body or chassis of the go-kart, or by coloring the throttle green
to be used by the general public in an amusement facility
and the brake control red.
setting.
5.7 Manufacturer shall specify the maximum operating
3.1.10 track, n—a defined path for the operation of conces-
speed for concession go-karts.
siongo-kartsthatishardsurfacedandfittedwithacontainment
5.7.1 Speed limitation devices shall be incorporated in
system to define the path of travel.
concession go-karts, that is, throttle stops, pedal stops, gover-
nors, gearing, throttle linkage adjustors, etc., to limit speeds.
4. Significance and Use
5.8 Manufacturer shall specify any driver and passenger
4.1 This practice is intended to delineate information for the requirements, which may include height, passenger placement,
design, manufacture, and operation of concession go-karts and or any other appropriate requirements.
F 2007
5.9 Concession go-karts shall be equipped with occupant 6.4 A perimeter fence shall be provided to the extent
compartment padding consistent with Practice F 1159 Section required by Practice F 1159. When provided it shall restrict
6. unauthorized public access to the concession go-kart track.
5.10 Concession go-karts shall have protective covers or 6.5 Obstructions, which could be struck by go-karts during
component placement for moving or heated components of the operations, on a concession go-kart track shall be protected by
engine and drive train system, to inhibit driver or passenger a material, which will reduce or minimize the impact.
from inadvertent contact with these components while seated
6.6 Concession go-kart track pit areas shall protect any
in the intended position for operation and while properly
permanent obstructions by material that will reduce or mini-
restrained.
mize impact or by utilizing impact safety systems. Impact
5.11 Concession go-karts shall have occupant seating and safety systems may include, but not be limited to, safety
containment consistent with Section 6 of Practice F 1159. spinners, traffic guidance, or remote control devices.
5.12 Concession go-karts shall have a roll over protection 6.7 Concession go-kart tracks operating at night shall have
appropriate illumination to allow for visual observation of the
system that supports the combined driver and/or passenger
entire track and pit areas by concession go-kart attendants and
weight capacity, as specified by the manufacturer, and the
drivers.
weight of the go-kart.
6.8 Aminimum of a 10 lb B.C.-rated fire extinguisher shall
5.13 Manufacturer shall provide recommendations for the
be accessible within a maximum of seventy feet of any point of
use, adjustment, and maintenance of restraint, protective, or
the concession go-kart track in accordance with local, state,
other safety devices provided with or for their concession
and federal regulations.
go-karts.
6.8.1 A minimum of a 10 lb B.C.-rated fire extinguisher
5.14 The concession go-kart braking system shall have
shall be located in the concession go-kart track pit area and be
sufficient braking capacity to override the power of the engine
easily accessible to concession go-kart attendants.
while at a standstill.
6.8.2 Fire extinguisher locations should be marked in accor-
dance with local, state, and federal regulations.
6. Concession Go-Kart Track Design and Construction
6.8.3 Fire extinguishers permanently mounted in weather
6.1 Concession go-kart tracks shall have a containment
exposed locations shall be protected by an enclosure approved
system, which meets or exceeds the recommendations of the
by local, state, and federal regulations.
manufacturers of the concession go-kart used on each specific
6.8.4 Fueling areas at a concession go-kart track shall
track.
comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
6.1.1 Tire containment systems, if used without a track side
6.9 Markings or signs indicating direction of concession
continuousband,shallconsistoftiresthatarefastenedsecurely
go-kart travel and to identify pit lanes shall be provided in a
to each other and anchored to prevent relocation.
manner that is clearly visible to concession go-kart drivers.
6.1.2 When tires are used as support components for a
6.10 The entry and pit area of a concession go-kart track
continuous band containment system, the tires shall be placed
shouldincludeinstructionandrulessignsvisiblefromthemain
with adequate horizontal separation to help prevent the tires
entrance to the queue line and other appropriate locations to
from raising the band upon being impacted by a go-kart.
enable all patrons to read rules and procedures of safe track
6.1.3 Tires used for a containment system on a concession
operation.
go-kart track shall be free of rims or wheels. Tires used for
6.10.1 The instruction signage may include the following
other purposes, such as pit entry spinner tires, shall be mounted
information:
on rims/wheels, inflated, and the wheels shall be installed on a
6.10.1.1 Instructions concerning placement of hands on the
rigidly mounted spindle.
steering wheel and feet inside the driver/passenger compart-
6.1.3.1 Spinner tires shall be inflated to a maximum pres-
ment of the go-kart at all times.
sure of 5 psi.
6.10.1.2 Height, or age restrictions, or both.
6.1.3.2 Spinner tire wheels shall be distinctly marked as
6.10.1.3 Instructions concerning securing long hair and
“NO STEP.”
loose clothing.
6.1.4 Concession go-kart track bridges shall have a second-
6.10.1.4 Restrictions regarding smoking in concession go-
ary containment system behind the primary containment sys-
karts or in pit areas.
tem and on both the approach and egress of bridge. This
6.10.1.5 Instructions regarding proper starting and stopping
containment system shall be adequate to retain a go-kart on the
operations.
track or perimeter surface.
6.10.1.6 Instruction
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