RECARO Race Pole Position N.G. (FIA) Seat

The RECARO Race Pole Position N.G. (FIA) Seat is engineered to give both emerging competitors and seasoned professionals an ideal foundation for podium-focused performance. Designed for FIA-approved motorsport use, it combines proven racing ergonomics with a versatile feature set that has made it a popular choice across GT racing, touring cars, and club motorsport. With extensive options for customizing seat cushions and covers, the Pole Position N.G. allows drivers to tailor fit and comfort to their individual needs while maintaining the support, control, and confidence required to compete from the front row.

Peak Body Support for Unparalleled Racing Performance

• Motorsport pushes both driver and machine to their absolute limits, subjecting them to extreme speeds, heavy forces, vibration, impacts, and sustained high G loads. Achieving success requires total confidence in the vehicle and every component within it. Race cars are inherently uncompromising, loud, rigid, and built solely for competition. As the critical connection between driver and car, the seat must transmit precise, real-time feedback from the chassis, tires, brakes, engine, and track surface, allowing the driver to remain fully focused on control, performance, and victory throughout every moment on track.

Like a Second Protective Skin

• RECARO defines the ideal racing seat as one that virtually disappears beneath the driver, offering support and containment like a second skin. Leveraging extensive expertise in human anatomy, with particular emphasis on spinal support, RECARO engineers its racing seats to deliver outstanding ergonomics and help protect the driver’s back against the extreme forces generated in motorsport.

No Compromises

• At RECARO, driver protection extends far beyond perception. Safety is an uncompromising priority. Since 1990, more than 14,200 racing seats have been subjected to rigorous testing. From the earliest stages of development, RECARO collaborates closely with other safety equipment manufacturers to ensure its products consistently exceed regulatory standards, earning the confidence of OEMs, professional teams, and racing drivers worldwide.

A Safe Seat is a Sure Win

• All RECARO products comply with demanding FIA regulations. Select models, such as the P1300 GT LW with flexible side mounts, meet the stringent FIA 8862-2009 Advanced Racing Seat standard, certified for ten years of use and required in championships including GT3, WRC, WRX, and ERC. RECARO shell seats have successfully withstood test loads of up to 6.1 metric tons, confirming their ability to meet the highest safety and design requirements while delivering optimal driver support.
• Motorsport is inherently high-risk, placing exceptional physical and mental demands on drivers. Absolute trust in equipment is essential, which is why top competitors across national and international racing series rely on RECARO racing shells. Outstanding safety standards, extensive testing, advanced production methods, and more than 115 years of experience provide drivers with the greatest possible margin of safety.

Your New Seat is as Individual as You

• RECARO understands that every driver is different, and precise fit is critical to performance. Just as racing gear must fit correctly, the seat must match the driver’s physique to avoid distraction. RECARO racing seats are designed to feel like a tailor-made suit, blending comfort, ergonomics, and craftsmanship shaped by decades of experience, passion, and technical expertise.
• The RECARO modular system features shells compatible with both fixed and flexible side mounts. The flexible mount option offers fore and aft adjustment to achieve an optimal driving position for a wide range of driver sizes. Both configurations are well suited for endurance racing and events that require quick driver changes.

Every Inch Premium

• Each RECARO racing seat is crafted using ultra-lightweight materials, highly flame-retardant upholstery, and precise hand assembly. In motorsport, complete confidence in equipment quality is essential, and drivers have trusted RECARO’s expertise for more than 50 years. Distinctive design, premium materials, and hand-built construction ensure every seat meets the highest performance standards.
• RECARO designs are widely imitated but never equaled. The brand employs three advanced lightweight materials; carbon fiber reinforced polymer, carbon aramid composites, and glass fiber reinforced plastic. These materials are combined using advanced bonding techniques and aerospace-grade manufacturing processes, including autoclave production for select models, to deliver maximum strength with minimal weight. Strict quality control and precise heat treatment processes ensure consistent, flawless performance.

Upholstery / Fabric Materials

• Velour: Velour is used as a durable, easy-care upholstery option on RECARO motorsport racing shells, providing proven longevity and reliable performance in demanding competition environments.
  • Velour Black
  • Velour Red

Features

• Seat shell glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP)
• Lightweight
• Anatomical seat contour
• Paddable lumbar support
• Competition Seat (FIA 8855-1999)
• Highly flame-retardant upholstery
• FIA approval for 5 years
• Suitable for racing use with 4, 5, and 6-point belts
• Includes fixed side mounts
• For GT vehicles / sports cars / touring vehicles
• Optional aluminum or steel side mounts

Specifications

• Seat Series: Race
• Seat Model: Pole Position N.G. (FIA)
• Upholstery / Fabric Materials:
  • Velour Black
  • Velour Red
• Seat Dimensions:
  • Seat Height: 850mm
  • Angled Seat Height: 880mm
  • Height of Shoulder Support: 535mm
  • Height of Belt Slot: 60mm
  • Shell Outer Width at Shoulder: 580mm
  • Shell Outer Width at Seat Bottom: 500mm
  • Width Between Mounting Bolts: 405mm
  • Seat Width at Bottom: 380mm
  • Seat Depth: 810mm
  • Angled Seat Depth: 490mm
  • Center Belt Slot: 565mm (with included fixed side mounts) / 590mm (with optional fixed aluminum or steel side mounts)
• Seat Weight: 7.7kg

Other Race Series Seats

• Pro Racer SPA / SPA XL
• Pro Racer SPG / SPG XL
• Profi SPG / SPG XL

Notes

• Please contact us if interested in optional side mounts
• All seat dimensions ±10mm
• Mounts sold separately
• Some images are generic for marketing purposes, actual product may vary
• Sold as a single seat

About RECARO

Founded in 1906, RECARO is a global leader in premium automotive seating, recognized for its fusion of ergonomic science, craftsmanship, and motorsport-inspired engineering. With more than a century of innovation, the brand develops seats that act as a natural extension of the driver, intuitive, supportive, and precisely shaped for lasting comfort and control. Every product embodies RECARO’s dedication to quality, blending meticulous handwork with carefully selected materials to meet the highest standards. From daily-driven street cars to elite racing platforms, RECARO continues to set the benchmark for seating that enhances the driving experience through exceptional fit, feel, and refinement.