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HANS III vs HANS IV: What drivers will notice
The HANS IV builds on the proven HANS III design, refining it with a lower profile, lighter weight, updated padding, and expanded sizing options. Here's what drivers will notice when comparing the ...
Dialing In Driver Fit with Totim Seat Inserts
A better seating position means less movement in the car, more support in the corners, and a more connected feel behind the wheel. Here’s how Totim seat inserts make that process easier than ever.
Snell SA2025 Helmets: What Changed And What You Need to Know
Snell SA2025 helmets are out, bringing stricter impact standards, tighter tolerances, and updated testing requirements for modern motorsports safety. OG Racing breaks down what actually changed, wh...
New Year, New Gear - Make 2026 About the Driver
Every season in racing starts with optimism. Fresh dates on the calendar. Fresh goals in your head about braking later, carrying more speed, and finally nailing that one corner that’s haunted you l...
Building a Safer Cockpit: Window Nets, Driver Nets, and Arm Restraints
Driver nets, window nets, and arm restraints all play different roles in keeping drivers contained during a crash. This guide explains how each system works, how they compare, and what SCCA and NAS...
OG Racing's Top 10 Gifts Under $500
The holiday season is here again, which means two things: empty wallets and planning next race season. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve already started mentally justifying next season’s upgra...
The Complete Guide to Head + Neck Restraints
Head and neck restraints are one of the most overlooked pieces of safety gear. This guide unpacks when it’s time to upgrade and how to pick the correct device for your driving and equipment.
What’s New in the Snell SA2025 Safety Standard
The Snell SA2025 standard is here, aligning with FIA 8859-2024 for tougher impact, rotational, and fire-safety testing. Learn what’s new in helmet technology and shop the first wave of SA2025 helme...
Why It Still Makes Sense to Buy an SA2020 Helmet (Instead of Waiting for SA2025)
Every five years, racers everywhere start asking the same question: “Do I wait for the next Snell helmet certification, or do I just buy the current one?”
Racing Seat Fitment Guide: How to Choose the Right Seat for Street or Track
From daily driver to track weapon, the right racing seat changes everything. Our fitment guide takes the guesswork out of sizing, breaks down containment vs. non-containment, and highlights our fav...
Why your next race suit should be custom
Fit, style, performance—your racing suit should check all the boxes. Thanks to Marina Racewear’s ultra-intuitive design portal (and OG Racing’s support), getting a custom race suit has never been e...
Your First Track Day: The Essential Gear Guide (Without the Hype)
New to track days? This no-nonsense guide breaks down exactly what gear you need (and what you don’t) for your first time on track. From helmets to gloves, shoes to safety gear—we cover it all in a...
Brake Upgrades 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Better Track Performance
You’re getting faster and braking later—but now your pads are toast and the pedal feels spongy. If you’ve hit that point in your track day journey, it’s time to look at brake upgrades. In this begi...