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Sampson Racing Communications (often abbreviated SRC) is a Ventura, California–based manufacturer of communication systems used in motorsports. The company produces in-car radio harnesses, helmet audio kits, crew headsets, and related components designed for use in road racing and endurance racing environments where driver-to-pit communication is required.^[1]

History

Sampson Racing Communications developed within the grassroots road-racing community, focusing on adapting commercial two-way radio technology for use in race vehicles. Its product development has included helmet-integrated audio systems and radio wiring solutions designed to function in high-noise, high-vibration motorsport environments.^[1]

Products

SRC supplies motorsports communication components including:

• In-car radio interface harnesses
• Helmet communication kits (microphones and speaker assemblies)
• Crew and pit headsets
• Push-to-talk (PTT) systems
• Radio interface adapters

These systems are designed to integrate with analog and digital two-way radios commonly used in racing.^[2]

Motorsport use

SRC equipment has been referenced in discussions of race radio installation practices and helmet communication systems used during motorsport competition. Its systems have been noted in endurance racing and driver-coaching contexts where in-car communication between drivers and crew or instructors is required.^[1][3][4]

Media coverage

Technical expertise from Sampson Racing Communications has appeared in motorsports media discussing race radio installation and in-helmet communication systems.^[1][2]

SRC products have also been referenced in NASA Speed News Magazine, the publication of the National Auto Sport Association, in multiple technical and instructional articles.^[5][3][4]

The company’s founder has appeared in an independent motorsports podcast interview discussing racing communication systems and installation practices.^[6]

References

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1. ↑ Wood, Colin (July 29, 2025). "Race radios: How to avoid turning them into a magnet". Grassroots Motorsports.
2. ↑ "Wiring Up an In-Helmet Radio". Grassroots Motorsports. June 27, 2008.
3. ↑ GHIT Podcast #0201: Shawn Sampson of Sampson Racing Communications. Garage Heroes In Training. Retrieved on 2026-02-02.
4. ↑ Driver Lounge – Toolshed Engineer. NASA Speed News Magazine. Retrieved on 2026-02-02.
5. ↑ How To Achieve Fast and Legal Enduro Pit Stops. NASA Speed News Magazine. Retrieved on 2026-02-02.
6. ↑ How To Coach for the Specific Student. NASA Speed News Magazine. Retrieved on 2026-02-02.