Ronco Scrivia (Genova, Italy), October 23th, 2025 – Racing Force Group, the global leader in motorsport safety equipment, is proud to announce the renewal and expansion of its multi-year agreement with OTK Kart Group, the Italian company recognized worldwide as the benchmark in production of competition karts. In addition to OMP kartwear, starting from 2026 the partnership will include Bell Racing helmets, with Racing Force ready to deliver a complete package by combining two brands that set the standard in performance and protection.
OTK Kart Group, in over 40 years of activity, has collected 59 world titles across its brands. Prominent among these are those won by the Tony Kart Racing Team – OTK Kart Group’s official racing team – which has been using OMP kartwear since 2016. Through a process of constant evolution, the partnership between these two historic motorsport entities has led to the creation of products that have redefined industry standards. The first example was the introduction of sublimation printing technology in motorsport, thanks to the KS1-R suit.
With the goal of further strengthening the collaboration between Racing Force Group and OTK Kart Group, starting next season the factory drivers of the Tony Kart Racing Team will wear Bell Racing helmets together with OMP kartwear. Bell is a benchmark at all levels of racing, as demonstrated by its presence in Formula 1, where 75% of the drivers are equipped with its helmets. Founded in 1954 in the United States, Bell is the brand that, more than any other, has contributed to the development of racing helmets, and since 2019 it has been part of Racing Force Group alongside OMP.
The collaboration will also continue to include Kosmic Racing Kart, EOS Racing Kart, Exprit Racing Kart, Redspeed Racing Kart, Gillard, LN Kart, CS55, the other brands of the OTK Group, as well as Vortex Engines and the ROK Cup – the international single-make series that attracts thousands of competitors worldwide and is based on the exclusive use of engines produced by the OTK Group.
Paolo Delprato, Chairman and CEO of Racing Force Group, commented: “Racing Force Group and OTK Kart Group are two global leaders in their respective fields. Over ten seasons together, we have celebrated countless victories and set new benchmarks in kartwear with OMP products, driven by the same pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement. Continuing this partnership in the years ahead is a source of immense pride for us, given the prestige of Tony Kart and OTK Kart Group. The extension of the agreement to include the supply of Bell Racing helmets marks a historic step, allowing us to benefit from the same momentum that has driven OMP’s evolution and development – further elevating the performance of our karting helmets.”
Roberto Robazzi, Chairman and CEO of OTK Kart Group, added: “For years, we have shared with Racing Force Group a common vision based on the pursuit of the highest quality and the continuous development of our products – an approach we consider essential to keep growing at the top levels of international karting. The extension of our collaboration to include the iconic Bell Racing brand represents an important and natural step forward in this journey. It is a forward-looking choice, aimed at continuing to bring innovation to karting drivers all around the world.”