A case for aftermarket seats in stock

[Don Morris]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Forget the aftermarket seats in Stock. If you are REALLY concerned about safety, petition for AIR BAGS! My Expedition not only has front air bags, but side air bags.

In reading these post, it seems apparent a few don't know you can eliminate the factory seat track. Seats can be bolted to the floor directly. Mine have CM tubing with tabs that you bolt the seats to and the CM tubing is then welded to the floor. I had that when I raced in Stock. Rulebook states you must have "factory type front and rear seats" and to me that opens the door for non specific model year seats. "Vette seats in a '68 Camaro should be defend-able with any tech issues.

For SS, I found a really bitchin' pair of seats for $200 at a wrecking yard. They came off a Porsche and I think they are from a 911. Even have factory seat belt slots at the neck line. They weigh about 25 #'s each and I would not trade them for aluminum after market seats.

Check out the rules Amendment for Stock Class seats.

SECTION 9 –STOCK

Page 9.9
INTERIOR: 6
UPHOLSTERY (April 15, 2010)

Must have full factory-type upholstery

for year/model claimed, including factorytype
floor mats or carpet, door panels and headliner, and front and rear seats.
Interior gutting prohibited. Driver’s seat tracks may be bolted down. Sun visors
optional. Rear seat may be removed when roll bar is installed; area must be
carpeted or upholstered equivalent to factory specifications (no bare paneling).

See General Regulations 6:2.