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Often overlooked, racing seats are arguably one of the most important pieces of equipment in a race car. Not only do they provide support and safety for the driver, but they also play a large role in reducing overall weight.
JEGS wants you to be safe and comfortable while racing, so we offer a variety of racing seats for cars. Here are five reasons to purchase racing seats for your street car.
Superior Support
Stock seats, especially on classic cars are nothing less than a simple place to rest your butt. They provide little to no support for your back and legs, meaning you’re constantly shifting around trying to get comfortable. Racing seats, on the other hand, are designed to keep you firmly in place during even the most aggressive driving. This allows you to focus on racing, rather than your uncomfortable seating position.
With high bolsters and integrated headrests available in some models, racing seats will provide you with the support you need to stay safe and comfortable while driving.
Control of Your Body
When racing, your body is subjected to a variety of forces – lateral g-forces from turning, braking, and acceleration as well as longitudinal g-forces from deceleration. These forces can cause your body to move around in the seat, which can be dangerous and distracting.
Racing bucket seats are designed to keep your body in place during these forces, so you can focus on racing and not worry about being thrown around the cockpit. From fixed-back bucket seats to fully adjustable high-back leather racing seats, JEGS has the perfect racing seat for your street or track car.
Multi Point Harness Seat Belt for Safety
When getting new race seats for cars, upgrading the seat belts is a must. A racing harness will provide superior safety in the event of an accident by keeping you firmly in the seat. There are a variety of racing harnesses to choose from, so you can find the perfect one for your racing seat and car.
For example, 2-point racing seat belts offer a basic level of safety, while 4, 5, and 6-point racing harnesses provide increased protection in the event of a rollover or high-speed collision. As most racing seats come with cutouts for a racing harness, upgrading to a race-spec seat belt is an easy way to improve safety in your race car.
Reduce Weight
Everyone is always looking for ways to reduce weight and improve performance. One of the easiest ways to do this is stripping the interior and replacing the heavy stock seats with race seats. This will save a significant amount of weight, which can make a big difference on the track. Even if you’re not racing, lighter race seats can improve performance and handling by reducing the suspended weight.
JEGS offers a variety of race seats for cars that are perfect for your project. For those looking to save as much weight as possible, a lightweight aluminum or carbon fiber race seat is the only way to go.
Upgrade Your Interior Style
If stripping your interior is too much, the least you can do is upgrade the look of your interior with some race-inspired seats. Racing seats come in a variety of styles and colors to match any car. From leather to Alcantara and even custom color options, upgrading to race seats is a great way to add style to your interior.
No matter what your goals are, race seats are a great addition to any street or race car. With superior support, safety, and style, race seats from JEGS will take your driving experience to the next level. Browse our selection of race seats for cars and order yours today.
