MPI USA

About MPI USA – Max Papis Innovations

MPI, short for Max Papis Innovations, is a motorsports brand with racing DNA built into every product. Founded in 2009 in Mooresville, North Carolina by professional racer Max Papis and Tatiana Fittipaldi Papis, the company was born from decades of firsthand experience at the highest levels of competition. Max has raced in Formula 1, ChampCar, IndyCar, IMSA, and across all three major NASCAR series — and he still holds the record for the most NASCAR starts by a European driver. Tatiana, daughter of two-time Formula 1 World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi, brought deep marketing and motorsports business expertise to the venture. Together, they set out to build the most precisely engineered steering products on the market.

Engineered for Performance, Built for Safety

What truly separates MPI from the competition is the brand's obsessive focus on construction quality and driver safety. Every product must pass rigorous internal quality control tests before it earns the MPI name. Among these is a torque structural test considered one of the most demanding in the road-car and race-car market, as well as a severe stress test that simulates load forces applied to the wheel during a high-impact crash. This commitment to safety R&D isn't just a marketing point — it reflects Max Papis's personal experience navigating the dangers of professional motorsport.

MPI's steering wheels are designed and engineered in the USA and crafted in Italy, where their master saddler — a craftsman with over 40 years of experience — hand-selects suede materials based on precise grain quality inspection. Every wheel is individually serialized, a system MPI pioneered for top NASCAR teams and has since extended to their entire product line. This traceability allows MPI to track each wheel's production history, materials, and quality benchmarks — a level of accountability rarely seen in aftermarket motorsports products.

A Full Ecosystem of Steering Components

MPI's product lineup goes well beyond the steering wheel itself. To help racers dial in their cockpit ergonomics, MPI offers steering wheel adapter plates that ensure compatibility across a wide range of vehicle applications and column configurations. For drivers who need to get in and out of tight cockpits quickly — or for teams requiring fast driver changes — the MPI steering wheel quick release provides a dependable, SFI-tested solution. Drivers looking to fine-tune their wheel position can also rely on steering wheel spacers to achieve the ideal reach and comfort for any seat position or driving style.

MPI has also extended its expertise into the wheel category, offering specialized products that reflect the same engineering standards the brand applies across all of its components. Whether you're building a circle track car, a drift machine, a rally vehicle, or a high-fidelity sim racing rig, MPI offers a cohesive system of products designed to work together seamlessly.

Trusted at Every Level of Motorsport

MPI's products have found their way into the hands of champions across disciplines — from multi-time IndyCar Champion Scott Dixon to NASCAR Cup Series winners to Formula Drift icons. That breadth of trust speaks to both the quality and versatility of the brand's engineering. Whether you're a weekend autocross enthusiast or a professional competing for a national championship, MPI USA delivers steering components shaped by real racing experience.