racewear.co.uk has come a long way over the 25+ years we've been in business, and here's some highlights that will tell you something about us!
| 2010 |
July: The Racewear Roadshow rolls into your town! On the back of our local successes, we are inviting motor sport fans to earn money from their passion. Simply become a Racewear Roadshow operator, and you can start earning money from going to motor sport events. No experience necessary, just a nose for sales and the determination to earn extra money while enjoying yourself. Contact us for more information.
June: We've exciting plans for growth and are in early stages of negotiation with investors who want to share the success story. Keep an eye on our News and Events page, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, or have our newsletter delivered to your inbox to be the first to see the latest as it breaks!
March: Racewear Ltd is chosen as one of Business Link South West's 100 Businees Challengers, highlighting our success in taking on large brands in the e-commerce marketplace. Read the story |
| 2009 |
Business Link South West add their support to our plans with a substantial grant towards our new web site |
| 2008 |
One of the world's biggest safety equipment manufacturers - Uvex - teams up with racewear.co.uk to launch its prestigious range of quality racewear and helmets in the UK |
| 2004 | Company founder Jim Tyler dies and Ann retires ending nearly 20 years of race suit manufacture. Sarah & Max Tyler take over running the business, and develop racewear.co.uk as a fully-fledged on-line retailer |
| 1997 | First www.racewear.co.uk web site launched, making us one of the early adopters of on-line sales techniques |
| 1995 | We start a relationship with a German wholesaler that continues today, importing motor sport clothing for the club racer - check out the Speed Racewear range now! |
| 1994 | A new diversification as we supply specialist powerboat racing clothing to European drivers. Our distributor is a world and European champion, a great endorsement for our products and quality! |
| 1987 | We link up with a customer who does the same as us in the world of free-fall parachuting. An interesting alliance! |
| 1985 | Ann Tyler draws on her background in the clothing trade to start making our own brand, RG Racewear |
| 1982 | Royal George Racing Services is founded to serve the needs of the west country's club competitors. Originally a home-based part-time business for Jim and Ann Tyler, the emphasis is very much "from competitors, for competitors" - an ethos that remains today |
