Pyrotect

Pyrotect: Decades of Motorsport Safety Innovation

Since 1972, Pyrotect Safety has been one of motorsport's most trusted names in driver protection. From regional club racers to professional teams competing at the highest levels, Pyrotect has built a reputation for engineering safety gear that genuinely performs when it matters most. Headquartered in Central Oregon, the brand combines advanced materials science with real-world racing feedback to produce equipment that meets and often exceeds the industry's most demanding certification standards.

A Complete Line of Racing Safety Equipment

Pyrotect's product catalog covers virtually every piece of safety gear a driver or crew member needs. Their racing helmets are perhaps the brand's most recognized product line, spanning full-face, open-face, and forced-air configurations across multiple series — including the Pro Airflow, Pro Sport, and Ultra Sport families. Each helmet is engineered with a Tri-Weave composite shell that is vacuum-bagged and autoclave-cured for an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, while innovative internal ventilation channels help manage heat during long stints behind the wheel.

Pyrotect race suits are equally well regarded in the paddock. The flagship Ultra-1 series sets the benchmark for SFI-rated single-layer suits, constructed from high-quality Nomex for reliable fire resistance without sacrificing comfort or mobility. For drivers who need FIA homologation, the Pro One series delivers multi-layer construction and custom graphics options, making it a favorite among drivers competing in internationally sanctioned events.

Beyond helmets and suits, Pyrotect offers a comprehensive range of supporting safety products. Their harness lineup features Ultra-Light aircraft-grade hardware with FIA 8853-2016 approval, engineered so that cam-lock adjusters tighten securely and release easily — a critical detail under pressure. Racing seats from Pyrotect carry FIA 8855-1999 approval and are available in Sport, Ultra, and Elite configurations, the latter featuring a carbon fiber shell with strategically placed memory foam for extended-race comfort. Completing the safety ensemble, Pyrotect produces SFI- and FIA-rated gloves, shoes with fire-retardant suede leather uppers, and a full innerwear line including head socks and balaclavas.

Pyrotect also manufactures fuel cells through its Pyrotect Cells division — custom-welded racing fuel cells trusted in everything from drag racing to off-road desert racing. Customers frequently cite the precision of every weld and the brand's willingness to accommodate custom configurations as standout qualities.

Certifications and Standards

Pyrotect products are certified to meet Snell SA2020 (and SA2025 on newer models), FIA 8859, SFI 3.2A, and other relevant sanctioning body standards. This breadth of certification means that whether a driver is competing in SCCA, NASA, NHRA, or an FIA-affiliated series, there is a Pyrotect product that satisfies their rulebook requirements.

Who Pyrotect Serves

Pyrotect's lineup is deliberately broad — designed to serve weekend autocrossers, amateur road racers, dirt track competitors, off-road enthusiasts, and full-time professional drivers alike. The brand offers stock sizes as well as custom-order options on suits and fuel cells, making it possible to dial in a precise fit or application regardless of the racing discipline.