Race Parts

Motorsport and Rally Parts Distributionraceparts.co.uk

Company typePrivate
Founded1970
Headquarters—
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2C
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

Race Parts firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Race Parts
Website: https://raceparts.co.uk
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1970
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Race Parts industry classification

Industry

Product category: Motorsport and Rally Parts Distribution
NAICS: Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133)
SIC: Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)
akta.pro primary industry: Off-Road & MX Gear Retail (Dirt Bike/Motocross/Enduro) (CRAMANAG)
akta.pro secondary industry: Automotive Parts, Tires & Workshop Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFAHAD)

Keywords

Motorsport parts
Rally spares
Racing equipment
Motorsport safety gear
Racing accessories

Race Parts business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

Product Sales: One-time product sales of motorsport and rally parts, accessories, and equipment through e-commerce platform. Sales to both retail consumers and trade accounts.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Retail pricing for individual consumers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Race Parts product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Race Parts is a one-stop e-commerce warehouse that manufactures and supplies motorsport and car rally parts and spares worldwide, operating since 1970. The company distributes a comprehensive catalogue across 25+ categories including bearings, braking, cooling, drivetrain, electrical, engine ancillaries, fuel systems, instrumentation, safety gear, simulators, and steering/suspension. Products are sold directly to consumers and to VAT-registered trade accounts for business procurement and resale.

Product overview

Race Parts is a one-stop warehouse for motorsport parts and car rally spares, operating since 1970. The company distributes a wide range of motorsport components across categories including Bearings & Rod Ends, Braking, Cooling, Drivetrain, Electrical, Engine Ancillaries, Fasteners, Fluids & Lubricants, Fuel System, Hardware & Tapes, Heat Insulation, Hoses & Fittings, Instrumentation, Mirrors, Nuts & Bolts, Oil System, Safety & Driver Gear, Set-up & Pit Equipment, Simulators & eSports, Steering & Suspension, Tools, and Formula Student & Student Motorsport. The featured product portfolio includes Racetech gauges and mirrors, OMP racing boots and pace note pads, Arai helmets, Sim Chassis eSports simulators, and Tuff Jug fuel containers. Trade accounts are available for VAT-registered companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Racetech Electrical Dual Oil Pressure & Water Temperature Gauge (DG200)

Companies that use Race Parts

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Race Parts technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Race Parts partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

Partner ChampionshipsminorOthersRacing championships partnered with Race Parts for parts supply and sponsorship, including the Partner Championships section referenced on their website navigation.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Race Parts competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Jegs High Performance: Major US performance and racing parts retailer with extensive catalog across motorsport categories. Comparable to Race Parts in motorsport parts distribution but at significantly larger scale and broader automotive scope.
Summit Racing Equipment: Large US-based performance parts retailer offering motorsport, hot rod, and racing components with global shipping. Comparable to Race Parts as a motorsport parts retailer but at much larger scale and broader product range.
Moss Motors: Established US-based retailer specializing in classic British sports car parts with a strong motorsport heritage. Comparable to Race Parts as a niche motorsport/performance parts specialist with decades of operating history.

Direct peers

Demon Tweeks: UK-based motorsport parts and racewear retailer offering a comprehensive catalog of performance parts, safety gear, and accessories to racing and rally customers. Directly comparable to Race Parts as a specialist motorsport retailer serving both enthusiast and trade customers in the UK and Europe.
AET Motorsport: UK motorsport parts specialist focused on performance and tuning components for race and rally applications. Directly comparable to Race Parts in motorsport parts distribution with similar UK customer base.
Merlin Performance Products: UK retailer of motorcycle and motorsport parts, accessories, and protective gear with both physical stores and a strong e-commerce platform. Comparable to Race Parts as a multi-category motorsport e-commerce retailer serving enthusiasts and trade accounts.

Regional players

Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies: US-based retailer specializing in racing and high-performance auto parts with global shipping. Comparable to Race Parts as a motorsport e-commerce parts retailer but serving primarily the North American market.

Emerging players

OMP Racing: Italian motorsport safety equipment and racewear manufacturer whose products (boots, helmets, suits) feature prominently in Race Parts catalog. Comparable as a motorsport brand that increasingly sells direct, potentially disintermediating distributors like Race Parts.
Racetech UK: UK-based motorsport gauge and mirror manufacturer whose products are featured in Race Parts catalog. Comparable as a specialist motorsport component maker that competes for direct customer relationships alongside distributors.
Arai Helmets: Premium Japanese helmet manufacturer with motorsport-grade products distributed through Race Parts. Comparable as a key brand partner whose direct-to-consumer strategy could affect Race Parts' role in the supply chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Race Parts financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Race Parts leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Race Parts funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Race Parts M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Race Parts

What does Race Parts do?

Is Race Parts a public or private company?

Race Parts is a private company. It is currently operating.

When was Race Parts founded?

Race Parts was founded in 1970. It employs 1 to 10 people.

How does Race Parts make money?

One revenue line is on record: product Sales.

Who are Race Parts's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Jegs High Performance, Summit Racing Equipment and Moss Motors. Direct peers are Demon Tweeks, AET Motorsport and Merlin Performance Products. Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies is listed as a regional player. Emerging players are OMP Racing, Racetech UK and Arai Helmets.

Does Race Parts have an API?

No public API is recorded for Race Parts.

What industry is Race Parts in?

Race Parts's product category is Motorsport and Rally Parts Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMANAG, Off-Road & MX Gear Retail (Dirt Bike/Motocross/Enduro), with a secondary code of CRAFAHAD, Automotive Parts, Tires & Workshop Supplies Marketplaces. Its NAICS code is 44133 and its SIC code is 3714.