Who makes a "comfortable" race seat

[Tony Goodman]

Jim, The seats in the later model cars are nice. Much lighter than what you have now and still comfortable. I really like the seats in Don's firebird.

[Jim Wahl]

I'm not sure what's going on here but apparently at the PRI show Mr.Gracia told several people (not me personally) that they must use an OEM seat and a "Race Seat" was not allowed in Stock! In other words what I believe he is saying is you can use a Viper seat in a MoPar but not a Chevy. A Mustang seat in a Fairlane, but not a Camaro. No Kirkey or Sparco seats. Ken, have you been through tech with that seat? I am really confused now. Jim

SECTION 10A: STOCK CARS, INTERIOR:6, UPHOLSTERY (Page 9)
Must have full factory-type upholstery for year/model claimed, including factory-type 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). Full-size aftermarket or corporate OEM front seats permitted; must be upholstered and supported. See General Regulations 6:2.


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[Ken Miele]

Jim, the rule reads exactly the same as super stock and I have not been to tech. I guess I will know what is legal or not when I go to my first race next year.

No place in the rules does it say you can not use a race seat. Also, the new CJ's come with Recaro race seats.

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Jim, the rule reads exactly the same as super stock and I have not been to tech. I guess I will know what is legal or not when I go to my first race next year.

No place in the rules does it say you can not use a race seat. Also, the new CJ's come with Recaro race seats.

Yeah I hear ya. But as we all know lots of the good stuff that comes in the new "Drag Package" cars can't be used in other Stockers. The way I read it, you are correct, "full size aftermarket seats" is what it says in Stock and Super Stock rules. What is Gracia talking about then??? Jim


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[art leong]

Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

Yeah I hear ya. But as we all know lots of the good stuff that comes in the new "Drag Package" cars can't be used in other Stockers. The way I read it, you are correct, "full size aftermarket seats" is what it says in Stock and Super Stock rules. What is Gracia talking about then??? Jim


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Jim does that include the seats from an early 60's A100 Dodge van?

[Mark Yacavone]

Jim, I noticed in some of the earlier threads where you were a proponent of after markets seats...Is this what you envisioned?

[Lew Silverman]

Isn't it WONDERFUL when the new rules make things more confusing than just leaving things alone?

I finally got a chance to check-out the new COPO seats at PRI on Thursday, as they had the Orange Convertible on display. They were supplied and installed by MPR, and if they are good enough for GM's flagship race car, they should be OK for anyone, although maybe without the "COPO" stitching!

Would anyone like a part number?

Lew

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Jim, I noticed in some of the earlier threads where you were a proponent of after markets seats...Is this what you envisioned?

Yac, In a word...... NO! Jim


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