Sparco racing equipment

Sparco is a premier brand in the motorsport industry, specializing in fireproof racing suits, car seats, and safety accessories. Founded in 1977 in Turin, Italy, by rally drivers Antonio Parisi and Enrico Glorioso, the brand was born from a desire to improve safety standards in professional racing. Their first major success was a revolutionary fireproof suit that could withstand fire for 11 seconds, meeting the strict FIA requirements of the era.

Over the decades, Sparco has expanded its manufacturing footprint, operating its main production facilities in Italy while also maintaining a significant factory in Tunisia since the late 1990s. The company also has a strong presence in the United States through its California-based subsidiary. In 2009, ownership shifted when entrepreneur Aldino Bellazzini became the majority shareholder, ushering in a new era of technical innovation and expansion into the luxury supercar OEM market and the gaming industry with 'Sparco Gaming'.