Corsa

What Corsa does

Corsa Racing (legal name: Corsa Sports Fabricação e Comércio de Acessórios Esportivos Ltda) is a Brazilian motorsport safety apparel manufacturer founded in August 1986 by Solange Álvares Sgarbi in São Paulo. The company designs, manufactures, and retails flame-resistant racing suits, gloves, shoes, balaclavas, underwear, HANS cervical protectors, racing seats, harnesses, helmets, and related accessories for professional and amateur racing drivers, karting enthusiasts, rally competitors, and motorsport teams. Corsa is the first Brazilian manufacturer of flame-resistant racing suits and a pioneer in CBA, FIA, and CIK-FIA homologations in Brazil since 1987.

The company's core technology is built around Nomex (meta-aramida) flame-resistant materials with 1-3 layer protection systems, manufactured to FIA 8856-2000, FIA 8856-2018, FIA 8877-2022, FIA 8859-2015, FIA 8855-2019, FIA 8853-2016, CBA, CIK-FIA, and SFI 3.2/1 certification standards. Proprietary features include SuperGrip silicone technology on racing glove palms and fingers, made-to-measure suit customization, and multi-layer Nomex construction (e.g., 370g/m² on the EV2 and EV Light lines). Corsa also holds exclusive Brazilian distribution rights for international brands including Arai helmets, Sgarbi seats and harnesses, Alfano measuring instruments, and Bell helmets, allowing it to offer what it describes as the most complete motorsport product line in Brazil.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer through corsa.com.br, headquartered at Av. Interlagos, 6538 in São Paulo's Interlagos motorsport district near the Interlagos Racing Circuit. Revenue comes entirely from one-time product sales across a price range of R$59 (basic kart balaclava) to R$12,500 (Arai GP7 helmet), with credit card installment payments up to 6x and quote-based pricing for custom made-to-measure suits. Corsa is privately held, bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, founder-controlled, and exports products to South America, Mexico, and the United States, competing directly with major European and American motorsport apparel manufacturers.

Name

Corsa

Legal name

Corsa Sports Fabricação e Comércio de Acessórios Esportivos Ltda

Website

https://corsa.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Corsa Racing is a Brazilian motorsport safety apparel manufacturer founded in 1986, producing FIA/CBA-certified Nomex racing suits, gloves, shoes, helmets, and safety accessories for professional and amateur racing drivers, karting, and rally competitors in Brazil and select export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorsports Safety Equipment

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599), Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (441330)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140)

akta.pro primary industry

Riding Jackets, Pants & Suits Retail (Leather/Textile) (CRAMANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Helmets & Protective Headgear Retail (Motorcycle/ATV/Snow) (CRAMANAB), Riding Gloves & Hand Protection Retail (CRAMANAE), Riding Boots & Foot Protection Retail (CRAMANAD), Protective Armor & Impact Protection Retail (Body/Back/Chest) (CRAMANAC)

Keywords

• Racing safety apparel
• Motorsport protective equipment
• Flame resistant suits
• Karting racing gear
• Automotive safety equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time sales of racing apparel and equipment including suits, gloves, shoes, helmets, HANS devices, balaclavas, underwear, and motorsport accessories. Products sold at various price points ranging from R$ 59 to R$ 12,500. Custom/made-to-measure options available for racing suits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Corsa manufactures and sells motorsport safety apparel and equipment under the Corsa and Sgarbi brands. Its product line includes flame-resistant racing suits, racing gloves, karting gloves, racing and karting shoes, helmets, HANS head-and-neck restraints, balaclavas, fire-resistant underwear, racing seats, safety harnesses, and motorsport accessories. Corsa also distributes selected international brands such as Arai helmets and HANS devices, serving amateur and professional drivers, karting competitors, and motorsport schools in Brazil.

Product overview

Corsa Racing is a Brazilian motorsport equipment manufacturer and e-commerce retailer offering a comprehensive portfolio of racing apparel, safety equipment, and accessories for Automobilismo (automotive racing), Rally, and Kart. The product line includes flame-resistant racing suits (Macacões) with FIA/CBA homologations such as the Corsa Apex, Corsa EV Light, Corsa EV2®, and kart-specific suits like the Neokartart Fly series; racing and karting gloves with SuperGrip technology; flame-resistant footwear for racing and kart; Nomex balaclavas and underwear; HANS cervical protectors; Arai helmets; protective gear including rib and neck protectors; racing seats and harnesses with FIA homologation; steering components; measuring instruments; and sportwear including bags, caps, and apparel. Corsa is a pioneer in Brazilian motorsport safety equipment, being the first to produce flame-resistant suits in 1987 and leading in national CBA and international FIA and CIK homologations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Macacão Corsa Apex Premium flame-resistant racing suit aimed at professional auto racing drivers; the top model in Corsa's auto racing suit line, built to homologation standards for circuit use.
• Macacão Corsa EV2 High-tier flame-resistant racing suit for auto racing drivers seeking certified homologated protection.
• Macacão Corsa EV Light Lighter-weight homologated racing suit designed to reduce driver fatigue while meeting flame-resistance requirements.
• Macacão Corsa CIV Mid-tier flame-resistant auto racing suit for club-level and amateur circuit drivers.
• Macacão Corsa CIV Plus Enhanced version of the CIV auto racing suit offering additional comfort and safety features.
• Macacão Corsa GK Entry-tier flame-resistant racing suit for amateur and entry-level auto racing drivers.
• Macacão Corsa GK Plus Enhanced version of the GK entry-level suit with added features for amateur circuit use.
• Macacão Corsa Kart CIV Mid-tier karting suit engineered for kart racing competitors.
• Macacão Corsa Kart CIV Plus Premium karting suit offering enhanced comfort, lighter weight, and homologated protection for kart racing.
• Luva Auto Corsa Apex Top-tier auto racing glove with reinforced grip and flame-resistant construction for professional drivers.
• Luva Auto Corsa EV2 High-tier auto racing glove designed for circuit use with grip, feel, and flame-resistant protection.
• Luva Auto Corsa GK Entry-tier auto racing glove for amateur drivers and club-level competition.
• Luva Kart Corsa Civil Entry-level karting glove for recreational and amateur karting.
• Luva Kart Corsa CIV Mid-tier karting glove for regular kart racing competitors.
• Luva Kart Corsa CIV Plus Premium karting glove with reinforced grip and improved ergonomics.
• Luva Kart Corsa GK Plus Performance karting glove for competitive karting use.
• Luva Pit Corsa Pit-crew glove designed for mechanics and pit crew with heat and abrasion resistance.
• Sapatilha Auto Corsa CIV Mid-tier auto racing shoe with flame-resistant construction and thin sole for pedal feel.
• Sapatilha Auto Corsa CIV Plus Premium auto racing shoe offering enhanced pedal feel, support, and flame-resistant protection.
• Sapatilha Auto Corsa GK Plus Entry-tier auto racing shoe for amateur circuit use.
• Sapatilha Auto Corsa S1 Standard auto racing shoe for amateur and recreational circuit drivers.
• Sapatilha Kart Corsa CIV Mid-tier karting shoe with thin sole for pedal feel and reinforced protection.
• Sapatilha Kart Corsa GK Plus Performance karting shoe for competitive kart drivers.
• Capacete Arai GP7 Premium full-face auto racing helmet distributed in Brazil by Corsa under its partnership with Arai; designed for professional circuit use.
• Capacete Arai GP6S Full-face auto racing helmet distributed by Corsa under the Arai brand; homologated for circuit racing.
• Capacete Arai SK6 Open-face karting helmet distributed by Corsa under the Arai brand; suited to kart racing.
• Capacete Arai GP Junior Junior-spec full-face helmet distributed by Corsa under the Arai brand; aimed at junior drivers in entry-level categories.
• Capacete Arai SK6 2024 2024 refresh of the Arai SK6 open-face karting helmet distributed by Corsa.
• HANS Club Series 3 Entry-tier HANS head-and-neck restraint for club and amateur racing; distributed by Corsa.
• HANS Sport Series 3 Performance HANS head-and-neck restraint for amateur and professional racing use.
• HANS Adjustable Adjustable-fit HANS device offering customizable harness geometry for different drivers.
• Balaclava Corsa EVO Premium fire-resistant balaclava worn under the helmet as part of the driver safety system.
• Balaclava Corsa Pro High-tier fire-resistant balaclava designed for racing drivers using flame-resistant head protection.
• Balaclava Corsa Trophy Mid-tier fire-resistant balaclava suitable for regular racing use.
• Balaclava Corsa Trophy Sub Zero Variant of the Trophy balaclava designed for hot-weather racing with cooling properties.
• Cueca Corsa EVO Premium fire-resistant underwear bottom worn beneath the racing suit.
• Cueca Corsa Pro High-tier fire-resistant underwear bottom for racing use.
• Meia Auto Corsa Fire-resistant sock for auto racing drivers, worn under racing shoes.
• Meia Auto Corsa Sub Zero Cooling-variant fire-resistant sock for auto racing drivers in hot conditions.
• Meia Kart Corsa Sock designed for kart drivers to wear with karting shoes.
• Camiseta Corsa EVO Premium fire-resistant undershirt worn beneath the racing suit.
• Camiseta Corsa Pro High-tier fire-resistant undershirt for racing drivers.
• Camiseta Corsa Trophy Mid-tier fire-resistant undershirt for racing drivers.
• Camisa Auto Corsa Lifestyle motorsport shirt branded under Corsa for team and fan use.
• Bermuda Auto Corsa Lifestyle motorsport shorts branded under Corsa for fan and team use.
• Jaqueta Esportiva Corsa Lifestyle motorsport jacket branded under Corsa for fan and paddock use.
• Jaqueta Tricô Corsa Knit motorsport jacket branded under Corsa.
• Banco Sgarbi GT Premium FIA-homologated fiberglass racing seat sold under the Sgarbi sub-brand, manufactured by Corsa.
• Banco Sgarbi Light Lightweight racing seat under the Sgarbi brand for amateur and club racing.
• Banco Sgarbi Tracker Racing seat designed for stock-car and off-road racing use, sold under the Sgarbi sub-brand.
• Banco Sgarbi Tracker Light Lightweight version of the Sgarbi Tracker racing seat.
• Cinto de Segurança 5 Pontos Corsa 5-point FIA-homologated racing harness used with a HANS device for circuit and rally use.
• Cinto de Segurança 6 Pontos Corsa 6-point FIA-homologated racing harness for higher-load circuit and rally applications.
• Tacógrafo Corsa Racing tachograph used to record vehicle data during sanctioned events.
• Extrator Corsa Helmet escape tool used by drivers and medical teams to safely remove helmets after incidents.
• Acelerador Corsa Racing pedal component (accelerator) supplied by Corsa for race-car preparation.
• Carenagem Corsa Aftermarket racing bodywork and fairings distributed by Corsa for kart and small formula categories.
• Volante Corsa Racing steering wheel distributed by Corsa for race-car use.
• Suspensões Corsa Racing suspension components distributed by Corsa for race-car preparation.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Alpinestars: Italian motorsport safety apparel and footwear manufacturer producing FIA-homologated suits, gloves, shoes, and underwear for auto, kart, and rally racing. Most direct global competitor to Corsa in flame-resistant racewear.
• Sparco: Italian motorsport equipment manufacturer of FIA-homologated racing suits, gloves, shoes, seats, harnesses, and steering wheels. Comparable full-line competitor targeting the same auto and kart customer segments Corsa serves.
• OMP Racing: Italian motorsport safety apparel and accessories manufacturer with FIA and SFI homologations across suits, gloves, shoes, and underwear. Highly comparable product matrix to Corsa's auto and kart ranges.
• Sabelt: Italian motorsport safety equipment maker of FIA-homologated harnesses, seats, and racing apparel. Direct competitor in safety-critical motorsport categories where Corsa also competes.
• Simpson Race Products: US motorsport safety equipment manufacturer producing SFI- and FIA-rated suits, helmets, harnesses, and restraints. Comparable US-based peer competing in the same FIA/SFI homologated safety categories.
• Stand 21: French motorsport safety apparel specialist producing FIA 8856 homologated racing suits, gloves, and shoes for auto, rally, and endurance racing. Direct peer in premium homologated racewear.

Broad incumbents

• Bell Racing: US-based motorsport helmet manufacturer distributed by Corsa in Brazil. Functions as a key supplier for visor accessories and an adjacent broad-incumbent peer in safety equipment.
• Arai Helmet: Japanese premium helmet manufacturer whose Arai GP7, GP6S, and SK6 are distributed by Corsa in Brazil. Functions as both a key supplier and an adjacent helmet-line peer rather than a direct apparel competitor.
• Puma Motorsport: Motorsport division of global sportswear brand Puma, producing FIA-rated racing shoes, suits, and gloves under a much broader corporate parent. Functions as a broad incumbent peer with overlapping product lines.

Emerging players

• RaceQuip: US motorsport safety apparel maker focused on SFI-rated suits, helmets, gloves, and harnesses at accessible price points for amateur and entry-level racers. Comparable in targeting the amateur/track-day segment Corsa serves with its non-homologated Nomex Start suit.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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