IMPACT HS1
Impact Racing recently
introduced its HS1 off-road
racing seat. Manufactured from
epoxy-reinforced carbon fiber,
the HS-1 is light, strong and
features an embedded single-
piece laser cut and drilled
mounting bracket, providing
continuously connected support,
strength, and rigidity. Precision
alignment of the restraint and
mounting openings is achieved
through 5-axis CNC trimming.
www.impactraceproducts.com
MASTERCRAFT
SAFETY 3G
The 3G™ seat from Mastercraft
Safety was developed to
attenuate the high-speed and
violent impacts common to short
course off-road racing and is the
only race-proven suspension
seating system constructed from
laser-notched 4130 Chromoly
tubing for superior structural
integrity. Designed with input
from champion racers, the
MasterCraft 3G™ provides
improved lateral support while
the 10-inch deep-sided bolster
provides exceptional hip
containment so important in
today's competition.
www.mastercraftsafety.com
COBRA SUZUKA
The Cobra Suzuka Pro-Fit is
the number one seat used by
off-road racing teams such
as McMillin, Herbst, Menzies,
Vildosola, Wilson, Jeffries,
Post, and others. Made with
carbon fiber shell Confor®
foam, the Suzuka seat was
developed specifically for the
exacting strength and weight
requirements of top teams in
the World Rally Championship,
SCORE Off Road, and other
forms of off-road motorsports.
www.subiesports.com
ERGONOMICS
An important design
characteristic for any type of
racing seat is how it fits the
occupant. Ergonomics plays
an important role in this, as the
seat must be designed to hold
the occupant in place when
driving over rough terrain, but
also to keep them safe in an
accident or rollover. "Modern
racing seats are designed with
the highest containment to limit
the driver's lateral movement,"
says Jason DeArmond at PRP
Racing. "There are also different
height options for the headrest
so the driver gets the proper
amount of head support."
With modern CAD design,
racing seat ergonomics, as
well as structural rigidity have
improved to make seats safer
than ever before. "Ergonomic
requirements are developed
through the use of CAD
models, integrating various
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