Head Case - From Issue 12.1. Jan/Feb 2012Perhaps it was the November technical bulletin that the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association sent out that got me thinking about helmets and the new requirement for the 2012 racing season. SA2000 helmets are out and as of January 1 the SVRA and virtually...

The disruptions caused by current shutdowns reach into every corner of the racing industry. RACER.com is sharing stories of how different entities in the sport are tackling these unprecedented challenges in a special series called The Lockdown Diaries.When the motorsports world came to a halt in early March, it was...

Impact Racing, Inc. and its associated brands (MasterCraft Safety and MasterCraft Defense) have been wholly acquired by the Italian-based Sparco. Daily operations and manufacturing, sales and customer service, as well as the management structure and staffing of Impact, will be consistent in all locations, with former owner Robbie Pierce remaining...

McLaren has become the first Formula 1 team to enter the esports arena, announcing "World's Fastest Gamer" – what McLaren calls "the world's most intense and demanding competition for virtual racers." The winner will be offered a role with the F1 team as one of its official simulator drivers.World's Fastest...

The Motorsport Safety Foundation has warned of counterfeit harnesses bearing the Sabelt, Sparco and Takata brand names, have been sold on eBay and Facebook by a Carmarthenshire trader, among a range of counterfeit car accessories and clothing.The trader at the center of the investigation is not currently being identified pending...

RC Enerson had a lucky escape from this frightening crash during Saturday's Indy Lights race in Toronto, flipping on the backstretch, narrowly missing a bridge and sliding through the tire barriers. But he walked away..."Really want to thank (chassis manufacturer) Dallara, (equipment supplier) Sparca and Bell (helmet supplier) for keeping...

SAFEisFAST.com is offering racing drivers from around the world the chance to win one of five pairs of Sparco Arrow H-7 race gloves. The Sparco Arrow H-7 is a top-level race glove that provides incredible grip and superior comfort to ensure maximum performance behind the wheel. Made from HTX, a...

{igallery id=1567|cid=43|pid=1|type=category|children=0|addlinks=0|tags=|limit=0}The Sparco WTX-7 Air is crafted from ultra lightweight carbon fiber. It includes a standard eye opening that can be used for open wheel or closed cockpit driving. Multiple upper vents increase circulation to cool the driver. WTX-7 has Hans clips pre-installed for added safety. It also has removable,...

{igallery id=8306|cid=42|pid=1|type=category|children=0|addlinks=0|tags=|limit=0}The Sparco WTX-5 is a lightweight and comfortable helmet constructed from lightweight fiberglass composite. It includes a standard eye opening that can be used for open wheel or closed cockpit driving. The multiple upper vents increase circulation to cool the driver. WTX-5 has Hans clips pre-installed for added safety....

{igallery id=787|cid=41|pid=1|type=category|children=0|addlinks=0|tags=|limit=0}The Sparco WTX-5W was specifically designed for maximum protection and visibility. It features an extra wide eye port to see closed cockpit gauges more easily. Constructed from lightweight fiberglass composite, the WTX-5W has Hans clips pre-installed for added safety. It also has removable, washable padding for greater comfort. Large...