Racequip Safety Products
RaceQuip: The Best Value in Auto Racing Safety
RaceQuip has been a trusted name in motorsports protection since its founding in 1975. RaceQuip built its reputation on a simple but powerful idea: every racer — from the grassroots weekend warrior to the seasoned professional — deserves high-quality safety equipment at an accessible price point. That philosophy has earned the brand its long-standing title as "The Best Value in Auto Racing Safety."
Originally founded in Columbus, Ohio, RaceQuip later merged with Safe-Quip in 2006 under Vesta Motorsports USA, combining the strengths of two respected safety brands into a single, expanded lineup. Today, RaceQuip operates as part of Holley Performance Brands, benefiting from greater engineering resources and distribution reach while staying true to its roots in driver-focused, value-driven safety gear.
A Full Head-to-Toe Safety System
What distinguishes RaceQuip from many competitors is the breadth of its certified product ecosystem. Rather than specializing in just one item, RaceQuip equips drivers from head to toe. Their racing helmets range from entry-level open-face designs to advanced full-face composite shells rated to Snell SA standards — with innovations like carbon fiber construction for reduced weight and integrated forced-air cooling systems for heat management during long stints. Whether you run circle track, drag racing, road racing, or dirt oval, there is a RaceQuip helmet engineered for your discipline.
Protecting the head also means protecting the neck. RaceQuip's head and neck restraints are SFI 38.1-certified devices designed to limit dangerous head movement during impact — a critical layer of protection recognized as mandatory by many sanctioning bodies. Paired with a compatible helmet, a RaceQuip head and neck restraint forms a cohesive safety system built to reduce the risk of serious injury at speed.
Behind the wheel, drivers rely on RaceQuip's racing suits to provide a critical line of defense against fire. Available in single- and multi-layer Nomex® configurations with SFI 3.2A/5 and FIA 8856-2000 ratings, these suits cover everything from budget-conscious single-layer options for new competitors to higher-rated multi-layer designs for professional-level racing series. Custom color options and striped designs mean drivers don't have to sacrifice style for safety.
Completing the driver outfit, RaceQuip's racing shoes are engineered with fire-retardant liners, suede leather uppers, and molded rubber soles that deliver pedal feel and heel support without compromising on protection. Meeting SFI 3.3/5 and FIA certification standards, these shoes are suitable for nearly every major sanctioning body's rulebook.
Trusted Across Motorsports Disciplines
RaceQuip's SFI and FIA certified safety gear is recognized across an extensive list of racing organizations, including NASCAR, NHRA, SCCA, IMSA, NASA, USAC, and many more. That broad compatibility makes RaceQuip one of the most versatile brands a driver can choose — whether you're running at a local dirt track or competing in a national series. The brand's commitment to meeting and exceeding the latest safety standards, while keeping prices within reach of the everyday racer, is what continues to make RaceQuip a go-to choice in pit lanes across North America.
