June 16th 2025

MOTOR STATE DISTRIBUTING EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH K1 RACEGEAR

Watervliet, MI, June 16, 2025

Motor State Distributing, an industry leader in the sale and distribution of automotive racing safety equipment, has expanded its partnership with safety apparel and equipment manufacturer K1 RaceGear. Motor State Distributing continues to strengthen its commitment to motorsports safety by making a substantial investment into expanding its available K1 RaceGear product offering to include the full line of K1 RaceGear Karting safety gear.

“K1 RaceGear offers an extensive line of safety apparel and accessories specifically designed for Karting. At Motor State, safety is a top priority for us and for our customers, and we are pleased to help promote motorsports safety for drivers of all experience levels by adding K1’s Karting line-up to our product offerings.”

- Ryan Disterheft

Product Manager

K1 RaceGear offers a full line of safety apparel and equipment specifically designed for Karting, including race suits, jackets, shoes, gloves, balaclavas, neck protectors, and even rib and chest protectors. From beginners to seasoned pros, K1 RaceGear and Motor State Distributing share a commitment to promoting safety in motorsports, and are excited to expand this partnership to include the full line of Karting products.

About Motor State Distributing
Founded in 1964, Motor State Distributing is a six-time SEMA award-winning Michigan-based wholesale warehouse distributor of automotive racing, performance parts, and accessories. It is the premier distributor in the circle track industry and serves customers across the United States, Canada, and more than 68 countries worldwide. Motor State Distributing is privately owned and operated by Lane Automotive.

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