Ronco Scrivia (Genova, Italy), May 20th, 2026 – Racing Force Group, through its brands OMP and Bell Racing, is the most represented supplier of safety equipment at the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500, the flagship race of the INDYCAR championship and the most prestigious motorsport event in the United States.
This marks a historic milestone, especially for OMP, which equips 14 drivers and has become the leading racewear manufacturer with 42% of entries, capping a rapid growth trajectory. This performance is further reinforced by Bell Racing’s presence, with 22 drivers wearing its helmets, accounting for 65% of the field.
In addition to the 10 full-time drivers competing in the NTT INDYCAR Series, including Alexander Rossi and David Malukas, who qualified on the front row, OMP is also supplying racewear for Conor Daly, Ed Carpenter, Jacob Abel, and Jack Harvey for this occasion. The usual roster also includes Team Penske, featuring two-time winner Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin, as well as the new additions from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and ECR teams, both of which have switched to OMP this season.
Bell Racing, which boasts more than seven decades of history at the Indianapolis 500 and secured its first of 33 victories in 1958, equips other top drivers such as Kyle Kirkwood, Marcus Ericsson, Will Power, and four-time winner Helio Castroneves. The lineup also features Katherine Legge, the only woman competing, and Mick Schumacher, set to make his debut at the iconic event.
Racing Force Group’s presence at the Indianapolis 500 also includes Driver’s Eye™, the world’s smallest microcamera for live broadcast, patented and developed by its electronics division Zeronoise. Starting this season, it has become an integral part of television coverage for all INDYCAR events, following the agreement signed with FOX Sports.
The 2026 Indianapolis 500 will take place on Sunday, May 24.
Paolo Delprato, President and CEO of Racing Force Group
“The Indianapolis 500 is a unique global showcase for Racing Force Group, and this year’s record presence is a powerful indicator of the commercial performance of our brands. Bell Racing continues to be the benchmark in helmets, both in the United States and globally. OMP’s rapid rise to become the leading racewear supplier in INDYCAR demonstrates our ability to win new business, scale quickly, and translate innovation into measurable market share, exemplified by our proprietary Air fabric technology, now adopted by all our top drivers around the world, including in Formula 1. We have also expanded our scope of activities through groundbreaking solutions such as Driver’s Eye™, now part of INDYCAR’s broadcast coverage. This momentum establishes clear pathways for further growth in the U.S. and beyond.“
Kyle Kietzmann, President and CEO of Racing Force USA
“Even before the on-track results, we’re celebrating record-breaking numbers for Racing Force Group at the Indianapolis 500. In just three years, OMP has quintupled its presence on the grid, driven by new key partnerships alongside its established relationships with Juncos Hollinger Racing and Team Penske. Bell Racing continues to set the benchmark in helmet supply, equipping 65% of the field, in a race that is deeply rooted in the brand’s American motorsports heritage. These results reflect the strength of our execution and the momentum of our expansion strategy in the U.S. market, where we continue to invest, grow, and strengthen our position.“
