Ten Of The Best Racing Seats On Sale Today

This is an update of a guide published in 2017, then updated again in 2018. Winding Road Racing is committed to providing racers with up-to-date info on what's available from various solid brands. – Editor

There are racing seats for just about every budget and need, but here we've selected the best seats for just about any budget, based on our pro driver evaluations, mechanics experience, sales data, and customer feedback.

Most everywhere in organized motorsport, a proper racing seat is a requirement if you want to compete. But more than simply complying with safety protocol, a great racing seat can have a profound effect not only on driver comfort but performance as well, as a seat that holds the driver in place properly allows that individual to focus their attention elsewhere – like running faster laps.

As a refresher in factors you need to consider when buying a seat, you may want to read our Racing Seat Buyers Guide, and head over to the Winding Road Racing online store to check out the entire selection of racing seats available.

And now, in no particular order, here are our picks for ten of the best racing seats for all budgets available today:

Racetech RT4119HRW

Compliant with FIA 8855-1999 standards, the Racetech RT4119HRW may be a mouthful but we’ve found it to be very supportive and comfortable under racing conditions, and because it’s available in three different sizes (standard, tall and wide-tall), this seat can accommodate many different drivers.

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Sabelt Taurus Racing SeatSparco QRT-R

The Sparco QRT-R is a comfortable seat that accompanies taller/larger drivers well, and thanks to its dimensions can fit into a lot of smaller vehicles’ interiors. It's quite light as well, with a shell weight of around 9.9 pounds. It definitely gives more expensive seats a run for their money.

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Recaro Profi SPG

This classic Recaro seat has significant side bolsters and is FIA certified. It's also one of the most comfortable non-halo seats money can buy. Available in 2 sizes, the Profi SPG can be an ideal match for your track or race car and can fit in a variety of platforms.

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Sparco Circuit QRT

The Sparco Circuit QRT is nicely finished and is an amazing value. The halo is nice and tall, and the seat comes in two sizes, the "II" being a tad wider, which is wide enough for most and suitable for slightly taller drivers (if you are very tall, large or short, you may want another seat). Available in any color, as long as its black.

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OMP WRC-R

This deep seat comes with high side bolsters which helps keep racers from moving around too much in their seat, while also providing lateral leg support. The WRC-R racing seat has an overall wider fit, which is great for the larger racer. FIA-approved. Plus, it comes lined in OMP's AIRTEX material for improved comfort on hot days.

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OMP HTE-R

Our reference Porsche GT3 Cup seat. The OMP HTE-R is supportive, comfortable and does not require a back brace. Homologated to FIA 8855/1999 standards, the HTE-R is available in standard or XL sizes and is designed with large shoulder harness slots to accommodate various heights. It also has OMP's highly breathable AIRTEX material to ensure comfort on the hottest days at the track.

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Sparco Ergo and Ergo II

The Ergo and Ergo II offer a detachable halo, making them ideal for serious track day enthusiasts whose cars spend most of their time on the street. The Ergo is for regular size drivers, while the Ergo II is for larger and taller drivers (it accomodates tall drivers about as well as any seat we offer).

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Sabelt GT 3

This is a solid track day seat, with traditional Sabelt quality yet the price point makes it a great value. It's also great for tall drivers thanks to its high harness holes. The side bolsters and seat shape make it comfortable and it is six-point harness ready.

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Sparco Evo QRT

Available in two sizes (medium and "II" for large), the Evo is one of Sparco’s most versatile racing seat. Because it has lower side bolsters, the Evo doesn’t sit as deep as others, making it a well-suited option for placement in both racecars and daily drivers. FIA approved.

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Ultrashield Spec Miata Racing Seat

As the name of the seat implies, this racing seat is perfect for Spec Miatas. Constructed out of aluminum (as are all Ultrashield seats), it can be bolted directly to the floor of the racecar, making mounting lower than other racing seats available.

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