In November 2025 the OMP KS short sleeve karting top arrived in three new colours, white, blue and orange, alongside black. A 3D Dryarn base layer for karting.
A tear, a burn, a split seam or a loose cuff on your FIA race suit? What the FIA says about repairs, why it goes back to the manufacturer, what the warranties say, the patch and badge rules, and how to tell when a suit is due for replacing.
OMP GP-R or Sparco Stealth RF? We compare the two closed-face FIA helmets on approval, shell, ventilation, sizes and finish, and explain how to choose.
Should You Upgrade Your FIA Race Suit for Improved Heat Management? Feeling overheated in your FIA race suit is one of the most common complaints
Waterproof overshoes keep race boots dry and clean in a wet paddock. We compare the OMP nylon overshoes, Sparco slip-on rubber overshoes and Sparco neoprene overshoes.
Wide feet and FIA race boots: why most race boots run narrow, whether a true wide-fit boot exists, and practical ways to find a pair that fits a broader foot.
Can you race a kart in your FIA car race suit? Not in a UK karting championship. We explain fire versus abrasion protection and what Motorsport UK’s karting rules accept.
In September 2025 the Sparco Flux RJ-i Carbon went online: an FIA 8859-2024 open-face helmet with a carbon shell, factory-fitted intercom and HANS posts, in sizes XS to XXL.
Our September 2025 Sparco kart suit range: the Kerb Advanced, Kerb Advanced Lady, Thunder Advanced and Prime-K Advanced, all two-layer suits approved to FIA 8877-2022 Grade 1.
Our Guide To The Best FIA Handheld Fire Extinguishers When it comes to motorsport safety, a high-quality FIA-approved fire extinguisher system is essential. Whether you’re
In August 2025 the updated OMP KS-2 Art kart gloves went online: a printed fade-to-black design, silicone palm grip, six colours and sizes XXS to XL, for non-approved karting.
In August 2025 the Alpinestars KMX-9 V3 Graphic kart suit went online in seven designs and sizes 40 to 60, approved to FIA 8877-2022 Grade 1 for karting.
Not sure what fits, which approval you need, or what to choose next? Ask Garreth and Cameron. You’ll get a practical answer from people who handle the kit every day.
