Founded in 1977 by Italian racing drivers, Sparco S.p.A. set out to improve motorsport safety and quickly revolutionized the industry with the first FIA‑approved fireproof race suit—capable of withstanding 11 seconds of fire—followed by the debut of Sparco racing seats in 1978. Today, based near Turin and operating globally, including Sparco USA in Irvine, California, the company manufactures a comprehensive lineup of racing essentials: seats, steering wheels, harnesses, helmets, suits, gloves, shoes, and karting gear.

Sparco products are renowned for their blend of Italian design, FIA/SFI/ISO-quality standards, and motorsport pedigree—used by factory teams from Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, and Maserati, and present across F1, rally, endurance racing, and grassroots motorsports.

They also support the growing sim-racing market with high-performance gaming gear. With over 300 global race team partnerships and decades of real-world development, Sparco remains synonymous with performance, protection, and prestige in motorsport.