INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (September 28, 2017) – Take a look at the podium this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and you’re going to see some well-dressed drivers representing a new-to-the-U.S. company.
Oreca Gear is the U.S. arm of ORECA Group, a multi-national company who has manufactured safety gear, race cars and more for over 40 years. This year, a partnership with SCCA has clothed the 2016 National Champions with Mobil 1 branded suits, many who have returned for the 2017 event.
For 2017, 18 drivers earned a custom embroidered V-Pro or V-Pro Formula suit.
“The Oreca suit is extremely comfortable, light weight, and fits great,” Matt Reynolds said. “I have used it in an endurance race and it kept me comfortable during the long, three-hour stints I did. I’m wearing it at the Runoffs as I believe it will keep my core temperature cooler than the other suit I have.”
So far so good for Reynolds, who will start his E Production race on the Tire Rack pole this weekend as he looks for his second championship in a row.
Defending GT-3 Champion Stacy Wilson has worn his ORECA suit to a top five spot on the grid to begin Saturday’s race.
“Thanks to ORECA and Mobil 1 for the work you put in on the suit,” Wilson said. “Mine fit perfectly. I'm very pleased. Thanks again to all who were involved!”
ORECA is not only selling well-cut, reasonably priced suits, but also gloves, helmets, boots, underwear and accessories at many of your favorite retailers, but hop on over to www.oreca-gear.com to see what is offered.
Tune in to see the ORECA suits on the Runoffs podium, live from Indianapolis, on SCCA.com or MotorTrendOnDemand all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The winner-take-all 2017 National Championship Runoffs will consist of 19-lap or 40-min. races on a 15-turn, 2.592-mile road course. The circuit layout consists of ten right-hand and five left-hand turns, as well as a main straight 3,700 feet in length. The configuration includes portions of Indianapolis Motor Speedway previously utilized by Formula One for the U.S. Grand Prix and currently used by the Verizon IndyCar Series for the Grand Prix of Indianapolis.
Photo: Driver Matt Reynolds (right) wearing his Oreca Mobil 1 racing suit.
Photo Credit: Mark Weber
