Gulfsport Racing Llc (radical Uae)

What Gulfsport Racing Llc (radical Uae) does

GulfSport Racing LLC (trading as Radical UAE) is a Dubai-based motorsport retail, distribution, and services company founded in 2004 by Barry and Martin Hope. The company is the exclusive UAE dealer for Radical Sportscars and Radical Performance Engines, distributing models including the SR3 XX, SR3 XXR, SR10, and RXC 600R, and has imported 98+ race cars into the Gulf region. It stocks 5,000+ motorsport items at its Dubai Autodrome Retail Plaza showroom, supported by an e-commerce storefront at gulf-sport.store, and also distributes Bell Helmets and AiM Technologies data logging products in the UAE.

Beyond retail, GulfSport operates a technical services business via the GulfSport Motorsport Centre in Dubai Investment Park 2 (opened 2019), offering race car preparation, Radical and Caterham specialist servicing, engine builds, restoration, and storage under climate-controlled facilities with fabrication and clean-room capabilities. The company also owns and promotes two race series — the one-make Gulf Radical Cup (established 2005) and the multi-marque Gulf ProCar (taken over from Dubai Autodrome in June 2022) — both run at Dubai Autodrome and Yas Marina Circuit on Hankook tyres with Dragon Racing handling on-event tyre support. The business serves gentleman drivers, club racing enthusiasts, professional racing drivers from more than 20 countries, and local trackday/fast-road customers, with an 'arrive and drive' full-service model spanning coaching, storage, transport, and trackside support. Four consecutive Radical Motorsport Global Dealer of the Year awards (2022-2025) underscore its position within a 30+ dealer, 20+ country global network.

Name

Gulfsport Racing Llc (radical Uae)

Legal name

GulfSport Racing LLC

Website

https://gulf-sport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GulfSport Racing LLC is the exclusive UAE dealer for Radical Sportscars, operating a motorsport retail store, race car preparation workshop, and two owned race series (Gulf Radical Cup and Gulf ProCar) for gentleman drivers, professional racers, and trackday customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorsport Retail and Race Car Dealership

NAICS

Motorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers (44122)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorsports & Powersports Gear & Accessories Retail (CRAMABAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Motorsports Series & Championships (Sanctioned Racing Calendars) (MPAKAGAA)

Keywords

• Motorsport retail services
• Race car dealership
• Motorsport racewear equipment
• Race car preparation
• Motorsport race series

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Motorsport Retail Sales: Sale of racewear, equipment, and accessories — stocking over 5,000 items from world premier motorsport suppliers. Revenue from physical retail at Dubai Autodrome and e-commerce store (gulf-sport.store).
2. Race Car Sales (Radical Sportscars): Exclusive UAE dealer for Radical Sportscars, selling new and used Radical sportscars (SR3, SR3 XX, SR3 XXR, SR10, RXC 600R). Has imported 98+ race cars into the Gulf region.
3. Motorsport Services & Race Car Preparation: Race/trackday car preparation, Radical specialist services, Caterham specialist services, engine build services, restoration, and special projects. Pricing starts at AED 1,200 for Caterham service, AED 1,800 for pre track session prep, AED 2,300 for Radical services.
4. Race Series Promotion & Event Entry: Organises and promotes Gulf Radical Cup (one-make Radical championship, 21-race championship) and Gulf ProCar (multi-marque GT and Touring car series, 12-race season). Revenue from entry fees and series organisation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GulfSport Racing LLC is the UAE's exclusive dealer for Radical Sportscars, selling purpose-built race cars (SR3 XX, SR3 XXR, SR10, RXC 600R) and operating a fully stocked motorsport racewear and equipment retail store stocking 5,000+ items from premier suppliers. The company also runs a Motorsport Centre providing race car preparation, engine builds, restoration, and trackday services, and promotes two race series — the Gulf Radical Cup (one-make) and Gulf ProCar (multi-marque GT and Touring) — at Dubai Autodrome and Yas Marina Circuit.

Product overview

GulfSport Racing LLC is the UAE's premier motorsport retailer and services company, established in 2004. The company operates as a unified portfolio of products and services: (1) Radical Sportscars dealership distributing SR3 XX, SR3 XXR, SR10, and RXC 600R race cars; (2) Gulf Radical Cup and Gulf ProCar Championship motorsport series; (3) GulfSport Racewear & Equipment online and retail store at Dubai Autodrome; (4) GulfSport Motorsport Centre providing race car preparation, engine builds, and technical services. The company has imported 98 race cars into the Gulf region and won Radical's Global Dealer of the Year award for four consecutive years (2022-2025).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gulf Radical Cup: A one-make race series for Radical sportscars operating at Dubai Autodrome and Yas Marina Circuit, established in 2005.
• Gulf ProCar
• GulfSport Racewear & Equipment
• GSRMC - GulfSport Racing Motorsport Centre

Products and services

• Radical SR3 XX Two-seater purpose-built club racing sports car featuring RPE-Suzuki 1340cc or 1500cc 4-cylinder engines, six-speed sequential gearbox, and AiM solid-state electrical architecture with telemetry. Features Formula-style paddle shift, fully adjustable Nik-link suspension, and customisable LCD steering wheel display. Distributed and supported by GulfSport Racing as exclusive UAE dealer.
• Radical SR3 XXR Latest generation of the SR3 line featuring all-new 1500cc RPE powerplant, carbon fibre front and rear diffusers, and new AP braking system. Builds on the SR3 XX platform with key styling and aerodynamic changes for enhanced performance. Sold and supported by GulfSport Racing as exclusive UAE dealer.
• Radical SR10 Pure extreme performance track day and race car delivering 425 bhp with a top speed of 295 kp/h and 586 bhp/ton power-to-weight ratio. Features 0-60 kp/h in 2.7 seconds and 654 bhp output. Sold and supported by GulfSport Racing as exclusive UAE dealer.
• Radical RXC 600R High-performance track day and race car for gentleman drivers, offering an experience closer to LMP competition based on Radical's Le Mans entries. Fully customisable with options including leather seats and coloured stitching. Sold and supported by GulfSport Racing as exclusive UAE dealer.
• Gulf Radical Cup One-make Radical racing championship series promoted by GulfSport Racing, featuring strong grids of SR3s with close racing and professional organisation. Operates at Dubai Autodrome and Yas Marina Circuit using Hankook F200 slick tyres. One of the most competitive Radical championships globally; the 2022-2023 season featured a 21-race championship.
• Gulf ProCar Championship UAE's premier multi-marque GT and Touring car sprint series, promoted by GulfSport Racing since June 2022. Features GT, Prototype and Touring cars with balance-of-performance and multi-class racing across a 12-race season with an enduro event finale. Formerly the UAE ProCar Championship.
• GulfSport Racewear & Equipment Store Fully stocked professional shop at Dubai Autodrome Retail Plaza providing FIA-approved helmets, racewear, Kart suits, pit-to-car radios, and video data systems. Stocks over 5,000 items from premier motorsport suppliers including Sparco and Bell Helmets distribution. Operates both physical retail and e-commerce at gulf-sport.store.
• GulfSport Motorsport Centre Race team and technical services facility in Dubai Investment Park offering race/trackday car preparation, Radical Sportscars specialist services (from AED 2,300), Caterham services (from AED 1,200), engine builds (AED Call), restoration, and special projects. Features fully AC'd storage, work spaces, fabrication area, clean rooms for engine/gearbox assembly, and dedicated car setup area. Pre Track Session Preparation from AED 1,800.
• AiM Data Logger Products AiM-branded data logging and telemetry products including Solo DL GPS lap timer with ECU input, MXS dash logger with 5-inch colour TFT display (sold under AED 10,000), and MyChron 5 kart timer with GPS, wifi, and 4-axis accelerometer. GulfSport provides a 2-hour data analysis training session with purchase. Products integrate with various Road and Racing ECUs via OBD connection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98 race cars imported into the Gulf region
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hankook MotorsportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2022Hankook Motorsport confirmed a multi-year supply agreement as official tyre supplier for both the Gulf Radical Cup and Gulf ProCar race series. Dragon Racing provides full tyre support at all events. The Hankook Radical F200 slick tyre offers drivers precise handling and durability.
• Radical Sportscars LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 March 2018Appointed as exclusive UAE dealer for Radical Sportscars Limited. GulfSport began sales and support program for both new and existing Radical customers throughout the UAE. As regional dealer, facilitates rebuild and upgrade of Radical cars and RPE engines. Named Global Dealer of the Year 2022-2025 consecutively.
• Bell HelmetsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 June 2017GulfSport restarted as UAE distributor for Bell Helmets. Visited the new state-of-the-art Bell Helmets factory based at the Bahrain International Circuit in 2017.
• Dragon RacingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDragon Racing provides professional tyre support at all Gulf Radical Cup and Gulf ProCar events. Dragon Racing Chairman Leon Price expressed strong support for GulfSport's race series initiatives. Dragon Racing has worked with Hankook Motorsport for 8 years.
• Dubai AutodromecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGulfSport Racing operates from Dubai Autodrome facilities. Dubai Autodrome GM Faisal Al Sahlawi handover statement praised GulfSport's ability to take over Gulf ProCar championship. GulfSport runs its racewear shop at Dubai Autodrome Retail Plaza.
• AiM TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationAiM Technologies is Radical's long-term data partner. The SR3 XX was developed in conjunction with AiM and is the first production race car to feature AiM's new solid-state Power Distribution Module technology. GulfSport sells AiM data loggers (Solo DL, MXS, MyChron 5) and provides data coaching sessions.
• Radical Performance Engines (RPE)coreTechnology or IntegrationGulfSport Racing is a regional dealer for Radical Performance Engines, facilitating rebuild and upgrade of Radical engines. Gen 4 RPE-Suzuki engines are used in SR3 XX models (1340cc standard, 1500cc optional).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Creventic: Dutch-based promoter of the 24H Series and other endurance racing championships. Operates a similar event-promotion model to GulfSport's Gulf ProCar, organising GT and touring car racing across multiple circuits with balance-of-performance rules.
• Caterham Cars: British manufacturer of the Seven-style lightweight sportscars. GulfSport formerly held the UAE distributorship and continues to service 90% of UAE Caterhams in the workshop, mirroring a manufacturer-dealer-workshop service model similar to its Radical partnership.
• Sparco: Italian motorsport equipment manufacturer (racewear, helmets, seats, harnesses). Comparable to GulfSport's racewear and equipment retail line, which stocks 5,000+ Sparco and similar items; Sparco operates both OEM and retail channels that overlap with GulfSport's distribution business.
• Neil Garner Engineering: UK-based Radical Motorsport dealer and race team operating similar sales, preparation, and championship support services. Comparable as a direct fellow Radical dealer running a race team and workshop, competing in the same Radical Cup ecosystem.
• Dragon Racing: UAE-based racing team providing tyre support and GT racing operations at Gulf Radical Cup and Gulf ProCar events. Comparable as a regional motorsport competitor collaborating within the same race series ecosystem, with overlapping professional team and event services.

Others

• Dubai Autodrome: UAE motorsport circuit operator and former promoter of the UAE ProCar Championship (now Gulf ProCar under GulfSport). Comparable as the venue partner and predecessor series promoter, with shared customer base in the regional motorsport community.
• Radical Motorsport: UK-based manufacturer of the SR3, SR10, and RXC sportscars that GulfSport distributes exclusively in the UAE. Their 30+ dealer global network is the source of GulfSport's core inventory and brand prestige; comparable as the OEM on which GulfSport's flagship dealership business is built.
• AiM Technologies: Italian motorsport data acquisition and electronics company (Solo DL, MXS, MyChron, PDM). GulfSport is both a regional reseller and Radical's integration partner for AiM's solid-state PDM. Comparable as a motorsport data systems specialist with a parallel retail and OEM channel mix.

Broad incumbents

• SRO Motorsports Group: Leading global promoter of GT and touring car championships (GT World Challenge, Intercontinental GT Challenge). Comparable to GulfSport in operating multi-marque GT racing series, though SRO runs at a much larger scale across multiple continents.
• M-Sport: UK-based motorsport services company running WRC programmes and offering customer racing services. Comparable to GulfSport's Motorsport Centre in providing race car preparation, engineering, and customer support, though at a much larger global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GulfSportRacing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gulfsport-racing-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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