Meet the INFL8 Inflatable Motorsport Shelter
In modern motorsport everything happens quickly: tight call times, changing weather, busy paddocks. When you arrive at the circuit there is no spare time for wrestling with poles and fixings. You need a shelter that inflates, anchors and looks race ready in minutes.

Why We Developed the INFL8 for Motorsport
We have spent enough weekends in paddocks to see the same pattern. Vans arrive, awnings come out, the rush to build begins. Traditional framed marquees look great but need time, tools and more people. Standard pop up gazebos are quicker but can struggle in exposed paddock conditions and do not always deliver the visual impact sponsors expect.
The INFL8 inflatable motorsport shelter gives teams a third option. It is easy to transport, simple to inflate, strong enough for regular circuit use and custom printed to match your livery or sponsor artwork. One shelter can work as a branded paddock base one weekend and as an event activation tent the next.
13419 - 5m x 5m INFL8 Race Shelter with Printed Walls
13420 - 6m x 6m INFL8 Race Shelter with Printed Walls
What Is the INFL8 Inflatable Motorsport Shelter?
The INFL8 is a sealed air inflatable event tent that has been adapted specifically for motorsport use. Instead of a metal framework, the structure is formed by air filled legs and beams built from premium Dacron with heat welded seams. You inflate it once using a pump, seal the valves and it is ready to work.
Key technical advantages:
- Sealed air design, no constant power or blower required
- Strong fabric and construction suitable for paddock and circuit use
- Quick inflation and deflation for tight arrival and departure windows
- Compact packed size for trailers, vans and race transporters
Combined with a 3 x 3, 4 x 4, 5 x 5 or 6 x 6 footprint, the INFL8 gives you a stable, enclosed space that works in busy paddocks and tight pit lane environments. For the framed alternative, compare the pop up race tents range.


Designed For The Paddock And Pit Lane
The INFL8 has been developed with real race weekend jobs in mind, not only static event work.
Popular paddock uses include:
- Strategy and data hub beside the pit lane
- Branded meeting point for team debriefs and driver sign on
- Mobile tyre or service area for karting and rally teams
- Hospitality pod for guests, sponsors and partners, alongside a pop up pit perch on the pit wall
- Fan engagement point for autograph sessions and merchandise
For organisers and series providers, the same structure becomes:
- Registration and signing on tent
- Scrutineering or admin base
- Media or commentary hub
- Medical or marshal support station
Each shelter anchors securely, works on hard standing or grass with the correct ballast, and can be specified with printed or plain walls to suit the job.
Make Your Inflatable Shelter Work For Your Brand
Inflatable motorsport shelters are one of the most effective ways to showcase sponsors and partners in a busy paddock. The INFL8 can be fully printed across the outer canopy and walls using high quality dye sublimation, so colours, logos and gradients all match your existing motorsport branding.
Branding options include:
- Full vehicle livery matched designs for a joined up paddock look
- Sponsor logo placements on legs, roof panels and walls
- Series or championship branding for organisers and promoters
- Different artwork sets for different events or programmes
Multiple INFL8 units can also be linked together to form larger team villages, fan engagement zones or multi bay hospitality spaces. For clear-span cover on a bigger footprint, look at the heavy-duty motorsport awnings.


Ready To Specify Your INFL8?
Whether you need a single 3 x 3 inflatable race tent for a club paddock, or a 6 x 6 INFL8 as a central hub for a full series, the Gala Performance team can help you choose the right size, branding and anchoring package for your calendar.
Use this page to browse the available sizes, then speak to us for:
- Artwork and design support
- Advice on sizing for different paddocks and pit lanes
- Anchoring guidance for specific circuits and surfaces
- Lead times, delivery options and event deadlines
Call 01709 803 457, use live chat, or request a callback and we will help you build an inflatable motorsport shelter package that fits your team, your sponsors and your season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes does the INFL8 inflatable motorsport shelter come in?
How long does the INFL8 take to set up at the circuit?
Can the INFL8 be used at UK and European race circuits all year round?
Can I fully brand the inflatable shelter for my team or sponsors?
Can multiple INFL8 shelters be connected together?
