How To Wash And Care For FIA Racewear
18th March 2025
How to wash a race suit, underwear, balaclava and gloves without wrecking the fire resistance. What actually damages Nomex, how to store it, and when a suit is past saving.
From the showroom
Product checks, fitment notes and customer cars
Can you paint or wrap an FIA helmet?
13th March 2025
Can You Wrap or Paint FIA-Homologated Helmets? A customer recently asked, “Can I wrap or paint my FIA-homologated racing helmet without affecting its safety or
Is Fire-Resistant Underwear Mandatory In UK Motorsport?
12th March 2025
Whether fire-resistant underwear is mandatory depends on your discipline and your championship. Where to check for your own event, what a full set actually is, and the item the bundles leave out.
The All-New HANS IV Device: Now Available at GSM Performance
4th March 2025
In March 2025 we added the new HANS IV, the lighter replacement for the HANS III, with taller wings, sliding tethers, FIA 8858-2010 approval and three sizes including a small.
Everything You Need to Know About the ARDS Test
24th February 2025
How the ARDS test works: the Go Racing starter pack, the written test on flags and regulations, the drive with an examiner, and what you need once you have your first race licence.
Customer Question: I Need A Snell SA2020 Rated Helmet, What Are My Choices?
20th February 2025
A customer asked which helmets carry a Snell SA2020 rating. In February 2025 we explained how Snell and FIA approvals differ and which dual approved helmets from Bell, Stilo and Sparco qualified.
The New Sparco Stealth RF Helmets: Now On Display
19th February 2025
In February 2025 the new Sparco Stealth RF full face helmet, approved to FIA 8859-2024, went on display in our showroom in black and white with a choice of black or red lining.
Three Pairs of OMP Karting Gloves: The KS-X and KS-2 Art
14th February 2025
In February 2025 three pairs of OMP kart gloves passed through our showroom: the FIA 8877-2022 KS-X in white and fluorescent yellow, and the KS-2 Art in anthracite, yellow and black.
The 4 Most Popular HANS Devices for 2025: Head and Neck Protection
12th February 2025
The four HANS and FHR devices we sold most going into 2025, the Schroth Super Sport XLT, HANS IV, Stand21 Club Series 3 and Simpson Hybrid Sport, and how a hybrid device differs.
FIA 8859-2024 motorsport helmet guide
7th February 2025
What’s The Latest FIA Homologation For Helmets In 2025? As motorsport safety standards continue to evolve, it’s essential for drivers to stay up to date
How to use a HANS device with your helmet
5th February 2025
How Do I Use My HANS Device And Helmet? At GSM Performance, we’re dedicated to helping our customers get the most out of their motorsport
New for 2025: Three Fresh Colour Options for the Sparco Sprint Racing Suit
31st January 2025
In January 2025 Sparco added three Duo-Colour versions of its Sprint race suit, black with blue, fluorescent yellow or fluorescent green, and we made them available to order.
