Karting Australia Risk Management (KARM)

Keeping Karting Safe for Everyone

KARM helps clubs to ensure that Karting is safe, well-managed, and accessible for all participants, officials, and spectators.

What is KARM?

Originally launched in 2016, KARM has evolved to keep up with the latest safety expectations, insurance requirements, and best practices in motorsport.

KARM 2.0 is a fully updated and enhanced risk management program designed to help clubs:

  • Understand and apply risk management principles
  • Maintain high safety practices
  • Create the safest possible environment for everyone involved

Why Does Risk Management Matter?

  • Reduces the risk of injuries or incidents
  • Protects drivers, teams, officials, and spectators
  • Ensures compliance with Australian Standard AS ISO 31000:2018
  • Supports the availability of Karting Australia’s insurance coverage
  • Identifies financial or regulatory risks and addresses them

KARM Program Levels

KARM gives clubs the tools needed at different stages of their safety journey:

  • KARM Basic– Introduction to risk assessment and management, implementing safety practices and receiving support from Karting Australia’s Risk Management specialist.
  • KARM Advanced– A best-practice program launching in late 2025.
  • KARM Gold– A future goal for independent safety accreditation through audits.

What Clubs Need to Do

To gain KARM Basic Accreditation, clubs must:

  • Maintain Karting Australia affiliation
  • Ensure Club Executives complete KARM training
  • Commit to a “Safety 1st” culture
  • Follow all Karting Australia circuit safety requirements
  • Conduct karting activities according to the Karting Australia Rules

Training & Resources

Karting Australia provides:

  • Online training– Accessible via the Karting Australia Officials Academy
  • Templates– To assist with risk assessments, risk register & compliance
  • Support team– Including a dedicated Karting Australia Safety Compliance Specialist

The Benefits of KARM Certification

  • Earning KARM accreditation comes with key benefits, including:
  • Ongoing club affiliation & circuit licensing
  • Formal recognition of a club’s safety practices
  • Greater credibility and trust within the karting community
  • Peace of mind knowing your club is doing everything possible to keep members safe

Get Started with KARM Today!

  • Enroll in online training for Club Executives
  • Review your club’s current safety practices
  • Make your club’s KARM commitment
  • Help create the safest possible karting environment

While it might feel like “just another thing to do,” KARM provides tools to enable clubs to meet existing expectations.

“The pain of discipline is far easier than the pain of regret.”

Be proactive. Get started with KARM today.