<Top 10 Racing Harness Brands in the World>
A seat holds you in place, and a harness locks you down – that’s true “man-and-machine unity.”
Factory 3-point seat belts are designed for “daily safety and regulatory compliance” – but in track or spirited driving, they can’t keep your body firmly planted in the seat. A 5-point racing harness secures the driver at five points – both shoulders, both hips, and the center lap – keeping the body firmly in place. Under hard driving, your torso stays put, and in an emergency, it offers maximum protection.
Today, we’re rounding up nine globally recognized racing harness brands – and saving the last spot for a rising Chinese powerhouse you should know.
1. Schroth – The Global Leader in Racing Harnesses
Country: Germany
Schroth is a renowned German racing harness manufacturer. Since 1960, it has been at the forefront of designing and producing driver and passenger restraint systems, also supplying harnesses for aviation and military applications, and continuously pursuing the safest and most effective racing harnesses through its own crash testing.
Schroth has been the world’s largest manufacturer of seat belt restraint systems since the 1980s. In NASCAR, more than half of the season’s drivers use Schroth harnesses. In the 2006 season’s 36 races, drivers using Schroth harnesses won 22 races, 29 pole positions, and the championship. Schroth produces over 15 different types of racing harnesses, all meeting the SFI 16.5 safety standard required by NASCAR – more than any other manufacturer.
2. Sabelt – Official Supplier to the Red Bull F1 Team
Country: Italy
Sabelt was founded in 1972 by Piero and Giorgio Marsia in Italy, specializing in the design and production of high-performance road car seats, racing products, and aerospace harnesses. Sabelt is a well-known brand under the Brembo Group.
Sabelt invests 8% of its resources in R&D annually and is the only company in the industry with an in-house dynamic testing laboratory, capable of performing ECE and FIA tests. Since its founding in 1972, Sabelt quickly became a world-leading racing harness manufacturer, including in F1, and has been a benchmark in Italy and internationally for the past 38 years. Sabelt is the “Official Team Supplier” to Red Bull Racing, providing 6-point harnesses made with the latest innovative lightweight materials. Sabelt also supplies harnesses and technical gear to the Alpine team.
3. OMP Racing – Official FIA Supplier
Country: Italy
OMP was founded in 1973 in Genoa, Italy, by three brothers, initially manufacturing roll cages and racing accessories. OMP is a brand under the Racing Force Group, designing and manufacturing racing apparel, car components, and accessories, providing motorsport safety solutions.
OMP is one of the very few industry suppliers capable of offering a complete range of racing safety products, with a catalogue of over 2,000 certified products, most certified to industry standards such as FIA, CIK-FIA, SFI, and Snell. OMP has been ISO 9001:2008 certified since 1999 and ISO 9001:2015 certified since 2017. OMP harnesses have equipped Renault and Toro Rosso in F1.
4. Sparco – 29-Year Technical Partner of McLaren F1
Country: Italy
Sparco was founded in 1977 by Italian racers E. Glorioso and A. Parisi. Starting with fire-resistant racing suits, the brand now covers racing suits, helmets, harnesses, racing seats, steering wheels, and other competition gear.
Sparco has been the safety harness technical partner of the McLaren F1 Team since 1996, with a dedicated continuous R&D program, jointly delivering winning performance for drivers such as Häkkinen, Räikkönen, and Button. Sparco’s latest FORMULA H-12 safety harness weighs less than 500 grams in total – the lightest and highest-performing F1 harness. It features aluminum adjusters and a titanium quick-release buckle, with webbing weighing just 35 grams per meter. Sparco also designed and developed the world’s first adjustable carbon-fiber seat for supercars in 1998, fitted to the Lamborghini Diablo.
5. TRS Motorsport – The UK’s Leading Racing Harness Manufacturer
Country: UK
TRS was founded in 1989 and is the UK’s leading racing harness manufacturer, producing harnesses for all types of vehicles from F1 to rally, all made in the UK and exported worldwide.
TRS has pioneered many product innovations – it was the first to introduce aluminum adjusters in racing harnesses, 40% lighter than steel adjusters, and one of the earliest harness manufacturers to bring aluminum adjusters to racing and rally cars. TRS also pioneered the use of composite materials to reduce quick-release buckle weight and introduced Velcro radio microphone loops for touring car harnesses. TRS uses the UK’s TRL test facility for crash testing, ensuring safety meets the highest standards.
6. Willans – The Legendary Pioneer of F1 Harnesses
Country: UK
Willans has been manufacturing safety harnesses in the UK since 1967, and first introduced harnesses to F1 in 1967 – a pioneer in racing safety.
Willans is a world-leading harness manufacturer, ensuring driver safety from F1 to club racing. Since its founding, Willans has supplied safety equipment to at least 15 F1 World Champions. Willans offers a full range of products, from the ECE R16-approved SuperSport series to the FIA 8853-2016 approved 6-point Saloon and Single Seater series.
7. RaceQuip – The Safety Guardian of Grassroots Racing
Country: USA
The RaceQuip brand was first introduced in 1975 and has built a reputation for high quality and affordable pricing in racing safety equipment. In 2006, RaceQuip merged with Safe-Quip to form Vesta Motorsports USA, further expanding manufacturing capabilities.
RaceQuip’s safety equipment includes flame-retardant racing suits, Nomex gloves, Snell SA helmets, and more – all SFI certified, with seat harnesses and harness sets meeting both SFI and FIA certifications. RaceQuip products are approved for use in almost every racing series and venue, including IMSA. RaceQuip focuses on grassroots racing safety, providing reliable safety protection for entry-level racing enthusiasts.
8. Simpson Racing – A Racing Safety Legend Since 1959
Country: USA
Simpson has been a trusted safety brand for racers and motorcyclists since 1959. Starting with the development of the first drag racing brake shield, it has grown to offer over 200 safety products.
Simpson’s 5-point harnesses feature 3-inch military-spec webbing and drop-forged alloy steel buckles with a durable cadmium plating. The products are SFI 16.1 certified, suitable for competitive motorsport, with buckle and link designs providing safe and reliable restraint. Drop-forged alloy steel buckles offer lasting durability. Simpson products are widely used in IndyCar, NASCAR, and NHRA.
9. Stroud Safety – The Drag Racing Safety Specialist
Country: USA
Stroud Safety is an American manufacturer specializing in safety equipment for drag racing and high-speed racing. Stroud’s harness products are designed for extreme acceleration and high-speed braking scenarios, and are widely used in NHRA and other drag racing events. Stroud is known for its customization services, offering personalized harness solutions based on driver body type and vehicle configuration to ensure optimal restraint under extreme conditions.
10. EDDYSTAR – Made in China, SFI Certified
Country: China
If you think only German, Italian, British, and American brands understand racing harnesses – you’re missing out on EDDYSTAR.
EDDYSTAR has developed a 5-point racing harness certified by SFI 16.1. SFI (SFI Foundation, Inc.) is the authoritative certification body in American motorsport – SFI certification means the product meets international race event safety standards.
The EDDY 5-point harness features an aluminum alloy forged quick-release buckle – one-button, 5 buckles released in 1 second for rapid escape in emergencies. It uses high-density polyester webbing – tear-resistant and wear-resistant; American-made eye bolts and snap-on installation save time and labor. Plated hardware is rust-proof and wear-resistant. The harness is available in yellow, black, red, purple, blue, and other colors to match your seat and vehicle interior.
More importantly – the EDDY 5-point harness works in concert with EDDY racing seats to secure the driver, helping maintain the driver’s position and operating stability during high-intensity driving. EDDYSTAR operates its own R&D and production base, holds dozens of product patents, and is ISO 9001 certified. In 2025, EDDYSTAR made its debut at Automechanika Dubai, marking a significant step forward in its global expansion strategy.
Final Thoughts
From Schroth in Germany, to Sabelt, OMP, and Sparco in Italy, TRS and Willans in the UK, and RaceQuip, Simpson, and Stroud in the US – the global racing harness market was once dominated by these brands.
Now, EDDYSTAR is changing that landscape.
22 years of technical expertise, SFI 16.1 international certification, and an aluminum alloy forged quick-release buckle – EDDYSTAR proves that a Chinese brand can deliver world-class racing harnesses.
Safety equipment is not a decoration – it’s a lifeline when it matters most. Whether you’re a track novice or a seasoned enthusiast chasing ultimate safety – EDDYSTAR has a harness that locks you firmly into the seat.
EDDYSTAR – Born for Racing, Made for the Passionate.
