Ultra Shield

About Ultra Shield Race Products

Ultra Shield Race Products has been a cornerstone of motorsports safety for over three decades. Founded in 1987 by Robert and Donna Bass out of Flint, Texas, the company began with a single focus: manufacturing high-quality helmet tearoffs. It didn't take long for the racing community to take notice. At the request of drivers who trusted their workmanship, Ultra Shield quickly expanded its lineup to include racing seats, seat belt harnesses, window nets, arm restraints, and more — all designed and built in-house in the USA.

A Legacy Built on Racers' Feedback

What sets Ultra Shield apart is their commitment to listening to the people who actually strap in and race. Whether it's a World of Outlaws sprint car, a Late Model on a dirt oval, a modified, a road course machine, or a hot rod, Ultra Shield's products have been proven on virtually every type of racing surface — dirt and asphalt, ovals and road courses, drag strips and beyond. Their continuous research and development process, informed by feedback from top professional and amateur drivers, keeps the product line at the cutting edge of racing safety technology.

Every seat, harness, and net is assembled and tested in-house, giving Ultra Shield the flexibility to offer custom fitments to suit a wide range of drivers and chassis configurations. This level of hands-on quality control is a key reason why racers at every level — from Micro Sprints and Dwarf cars to nationally touring sprint cars — have relied on Ultra Shield to keep them safe.

New Ownership, Same Dedication to Safety

In 2021, the brand entered an exciting new chapter when decorated World of Outlaws driver Daryn Pittman and his wife Mandy Pittman purchased Ultra Shield Race Products from Robert and Donna Bass. Daryn, who earned a WoO championship in 2013 and accumulated over 85 series wins during his 25-year racing career, had been a loyal Ultra Shield customer since 1999. His firsthand understanding of what a driver needs from their safety equipment makes him uniquely positioned to carry the brand forward — not just as a businessman, but as someone whose life has depended on these products.

SFI-Rated Racing Safety Products

Ultra Shield's product catalog covers the full spectrum of in-car safety. Their aluminum race seats are engineered for a wide range of disciplines including circle track, sprint car, Late Model, and drag racing, and are available in multiple widths and layback angles to accommodate different body types and roll cage geometries. Their seat belt harnesses carry SFI ratings, meeting the strict standards required for sanctioned competition across amateur and professional series alike. Tearoffs are offered in over 30 styles, fitting helmets from brands like Arai, Bell, Simpson, Impact, and many more.

For racers who refuse to compromise on safety or quality, Ultra Shield Race Products remains one of the most trusted names in American-made motorsports safety equipment.