In 1971 it was joined by the World Karting Association, which originally focused more on the Eastern and Central United States.
In recognition of the need for controls over the sport, the International Kart Federation has published rules for competition since November 21, 1957.
Entrants, drivers and participants in general are required to be fully conversant with these regulations and any supplementary rules or instructions governing an event, and are, by reason of their entry therein, bound by such regulations, supplementary rules, or instructions.
The track operator's main responsibility is that of providing a suitable place to conduct events.
IKF is the vital link between these two, producing Rules and Regulations of Competition, based on experience gained at racing events all over the world.