In 2024, Kyle Larson ran one of the most demanding dual programmes in American motorsport: the full NASCAR Cup Series schedule aboard the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, combined with select IndyCar starts under the Arrow McLaren banner. The helmet he wore carried Arrow McLaren's papaya orange and black livery, a crossover graphic that placed IndyCar's most iconic colour scheme squarely inside the NASCAR paddock. Spark Model's 1:5 scale model from the H1100 helmet series captures that livery in resin.
The Arai GP-7: a top-tier race helmet
Arai is a Japanese manufacturer whose helmets have been used across NASCAR and IndyCar for decades. The GP-7 sits at the top of the Arai range, homologated to the FIA 8860-2018 standard — the most demanding helmet certification in circuit racing. For a driver competing in both oval and road-course disciplines across two series, the GP-7's combination of structural integrity and aerodynamic profile made it a natural choice for Larson's demanding 2024 schedule.
The 2024 season: NASCAR champion meets Indy 500
Kyle Larson, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion, attempted the prestigious Memorial Day doubleheader — a feat accomplished by only a handful of drivers historically. Competing for Arrow McLaren at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Larson took on the 2024 Indianapolis 500 but did not finish the race. The Arrow McLaren livery on his Arai GP-7 directly bridges that IndyCar appearance with his primary NASCAR season, making this helmet a genuine crossover artefact from American motorsport's 2024 calendar.
Spark Model's 1:5 helmet series
Spark Model produces its dedicated 1:5 scale helmet range — the H1100 line — in resin, the same material used across Spark's high-detail race car replicas. The SKU 5HSP106 identifies this specific release as the Kyle Larson Arrow McLaren 2024 edition within that series. At 1:5, the scale is large enough to render helmet graphics, visor geometry and livery transitions with meaningful fidelity, while remaining a niche format within the wider scale model market — which sustains strong demand among driver-focused collectors.
In the display cabinet
This resin helmet model pairs naturally with Spark's 1:43 Arrow McLaren Dallara DW12 Kyle Larson 2024 Indianapolis 500 and with Spark's 1:18 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 #5 Kyle Larson NASCAR Cup Series 2024 — together they document the full scope of Larson's dual-series 2024 season. Collectors focused on McLaren's papaya livery across series will also find it a natural companion to Spark's 1:5 Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver helmet releases featuring Pato O'Ward and Alexander Rossi.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Kyle Larson and why is the Arrow McLaren livery on a NASCAR helmet?
Kyle Larson is the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion who in 2024 also competed for Arrow McLaren in IndyCar, including an attempt at the Indianapolis 500. His Arai GP-7 carried the Arrow McLaren papaya and black livery to reflect that dual-series partnership.
What is the Arai GP-7 helmet?
The GP-7 is Arai's top-tier racing helmet, homologated to the FIA 8860-2018 standard, and is widely used by drivers competing in NASCAR and IndyCar.
What scale is this Spark Model helmet and what is it made from?
It is produced in Spark Model's H1100 line at 1:5 scale in resin, the same construction method used across Spark's helmet replica series.
Which collection does this helmet model belong to within Spark's range?
It is part of Spark's dedicated 1:5 scale helmet series (H1100 line), which replicates race helmets worn by drivers across multiple motorsport disciplines.
