Best Racing Seats For 2022

NRG Innovations’ Alcantara racing bucket is backed by a durable fiberglass frame and covered with injection-molded foam and woven upholstery for form-fitting comfort. It is most highly recommended for a 4-point harness but will also accommodate 5 or 6-point or harnesses. This seat is also highly regarded by SIM racing enthusiasts who spend hours practicing in front of their screens.

Taller drivers report that this seat is a good fit at 36 inches high, 21 inches from front to back, and 24 inches wide at the shoulders. It is also built to accommodate your choice of side or bottom mount brackets for more versatility when mounting in your vehicle. Though this particular NRG seat is not certified by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the overall strength and fiberglass mold quality teamed with long-lasting supportive padding will give you the best product for the price point. It’s the perfect solution for club events, however, if your racing sanction requires an FIA-certified seat, don’t worry–we’ve included some further down on this list.

The Sparco Sprint racing seat fits in vehicles as small as the first-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata or MGB/GT while still leaving the stock door panels intact. The shoulder bolsters are made to fit in smaller cockpits. Being FIA certified makes it the perfect entry-level competition seat that balances safety, style and value in a small package. There are openings to accommodate 5 and 6-point harnesses, and the seats can be installed from the bottom or sides. A suspension bottom cushion provides the support needed for long track days and the non-slip fabric will hold you firmly in place.

Although this seat accommodates taller individuals, drivers report that this seat fits tight around a 34-inch waist, so if you’re around that size or close to it, you may want to skip that extra scoop of ice cream. The upper harness holes are set to accommodate individuals around 5 foot 8 and taller. The seat lacks lumbar support between the bottom and back panels, but that can be remedied with a cushion.

MOMO is a long-established brand in the motorsports industry, and one known for superior products that incorporate the latest technologies and design ideas. The MOMO Daytona 1074 racing seat lives up to the company’s reputation. It’s a HANS (Head-and-Neck Support device) compatible, FIA-certified fiberglass bucket seat shaped to reduce lateral movements of the helmet, better protecting the driver’s head.

The seat is upholstered in black fabric.  An exclusive Airnet technical material covers the central area on the back for optimum air flow and effective moisture permeability. The removable double-leg cushion provides extra support. Even with the extra cushion, this seat is exceptionally lightweight, just 22 pounds.

If you’re seeking new seats for your daily driver with the option to enjoy periodic track days, the N/A Racing Bucket Seats shouldn’t be overlooked. N/A isn’t the stock status but the brand name, and these seats are sold as a pair. They are fully adjustable in that they recline, unlike the other seats on this list, which have fixed back positions. The injection-molded cushioning foam is wrapped in waterproof leather-like fabric, all supported by a lightweight tubular frame.

This set will provide you with far more support and safety than your vehicle’s stock seats, which are more comfortable than almost any fixed seat. The open design fits most drivers. However, if you’re planning to throw down some risky lines on the track, you may want to consider the other fixed-back seats on this list for superior safety. Unlike most seats on this list, sliders are included. Installation brackets are not.

The JEGS Pro High Back II race seat is highly regarded by hot rodders and drag racers. Molded from high-density polyethylene, its dual-wall shell provides maximum strength and back, lumbar and side support. Despite its spartan, vaguely 1960s look, it is surprisingly comfortable, even without the seat cover (sold separately). The black finish complements most vehicle interiors.

These seats feature safety harness openings with individual shoulder strap mounts, which are required by most racing sanctions. Drivers report that the JEGS seats are also excellent for Jeeps, dune buggies or other off-road toys in that they clean off easily. Some customers reported that the mounting nuts on the bottom were crooked, which made installation more difficult, however this is not the case for every seat.