Racequip Racing Suit
RaceQuip Racing Suits: Engineered Protection from the Ground Up
When it comes to driver safety on the track, few names carry the credibility of RaceQuip. Racing suits are arguably the most critical piece of safety equipment a driver wears, and RaceQuip has spent decades refining its fire suit lineup to deliver dependable, SFI-certified protection at a price point that serves everyone from weekend club racers to seasoned competitors.
A Suit Lineup Built for Every Level of Competition
RaceQuip structures its racing suit catalog into clearly defined series, making it easy for drivers to match protection level to sanctioning body requirements and budget. At the entry level, the 110 Series is a single-layer SFI 3.2A/1-rated suit constructed entirely from Pyrovatex® FRC material. It carries a TPP rating of 11 — notably higher than the minimum required — and features a pleated back panel for flexibility, a two-way brass YKK zipper, internal bag pockets, and moisture-wicking comfort thanks to Pyrovatex's cotton-based composition.
Stepping up, the 120 Series is RaceQuip's multi-layer SFI-5 flagship. Its construction sandwiches a layer of inherently fire-retardant Nomex® batting between an outer layer of Pyrovatex® FRC and a comfortable Pyrovatex® inner lining. This three-layer system achieves a TPP rating of 25 — exceeding SFI 3.2A/5 specifications — offering drivers significantly more time before a second-degree burn threshold is reached in a fire event. The suit also features a Nomex®-backed brass zipper installed on FR tape with a double overlap for a more secure front opening, a pleated back panel, euro-style adjustable belt, boot cuffs, and deep bag pockets.
The Chevron-1 and Chevron-5 series round out the lineup. The Chevron-5, one of RaceQuip's most popular multi-layer options, adds 180-degree floating arm gussets and knit stretch panels on the sides for superior range of motion — an important feature for drivers in longer endurance stints. RaceQuip also offers a Pro-1 Kids Racing Suit in the same Pyrovatex® single-layer construction, extending SFI-rated protection to junior competitors in series like NHRA Jr. Dragsters and Quarter Midgets.
What Sets RaceQuip Apart in Fire Suit Construction
Across every series, RaceQuip suits are assembled using heavy-duty, multi-needle, over-lock safety stitch machines to deliver exceptional seam strength — a detail that matters when a suit is subjected to the mechanical stress of an accident. The Pyrovatex® treatment process bonds fire-retardant chemistry at the molecular level with raw cotton fibers, meaning the flame-retardant properties are designed to last beyond the practical life of the garment with proper care. The result is a material that retains the softness and breathability of cotton while wicking moisture away from the skin — a meaningful comfort advantage during long stints in a hot cockpit.
RaceQuip's heritage in motorsports safety stretches back to 1975, and the brand has built its reputation by delivering what grassroots racers actually need: gear that meets or exceeds certification standards, holds up race after race, and doesn't require a professional team budget to afford. Whether you're logging laps in a local stock car series or suiting up for drag racing, RaceQuip's fire suit lineup provides a legitimate, SFI-certified foundation for your safety system.
