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16/09/2026

Last month, students from Wellesley College visited our Wellington facility for a look inside the world of specialist manufacturing, seeing first-hand how Racetech seats are built and where they end up. From the factory floor to race cars competing at the highest levels of motorsport, the visit gave students a glimpse of how practical skills can have a very real impact far beyond the workshop.

For us, visits like this are about showing young people that there is more than one path into an exciting career. Engineering, composites, fabrication, upholstery, production and many other hands-on skills all play a part in building a Racetech seat, and many of these careers can be pursued without taking the traditional university route.

We were proud to welcome the students into our workplace and show them that the things they build with their hands can travel all around the world.

15/09/2026

The performance and protection built into every Racetech seat are the result of decades of research, development, and impact testing focused on improving driver survivability. The combines this research with lightweight construction and is trusted across multiple forms of motorsport.

Derived from the architecture of our flagship 129 Series seats, the RT9119HR delivers the same core features in a package starting at less than 6.5 kg while carrying the FIA 8855-1999 hologram (excluding Wide models). Our proprietary carbon/Kevlar weave shell is engineered to hold its form under load while remaining just flexible enough to absorb energy through the seat and mounting system rather than the driver.

Its head restraints, square shoulder support, and integrated back-mount design were developed using biomechanical principles that help maintain alignment of the head, neck, spine, and pelvis during an impact. The same geometry also improves driver stability and reduces the muscular effort required to maintain position under sustained braking, cornering, and vibration loads.

Every RT9119HR is hand-built in Wellington, New Zealand, with the same focus on engineering precision that defines its design. The result is a lightweight yet robust seat that supports driver performance while providing industry-leading racer protection.

14/09/2026

After 1000km of high-speed endurance racing around one of the world's most demanding circuits, took the 50th Suzuka 1000km in their Racetech-equipped Porsche 911 GT3 R, reaching the 1000km distance with 20 minutes still remaining. The result delivered Porsche its first overall Suzuka 1000km victory in more than 30 years.

Throughout the six and a half hour race, driver stability and fatigue management become critical. Racetech's back-mounting design, offered on almost all new seats, helps reduce seat movement and flex, keeping the driver securely connected to the chassis and providing consistent support through the long stints.

09/09/2026

Long-standing Racetech partners bring Racetech seating into a wide range of custom builds. From high-end roll cage and exhaust fabrication to complete street and race cars, their builds are designed with performance and safety in mind, with Racetech seats integrated as a key part of the finished package. The team also offers turn-key racing simulator setups, bringing their engineering expertise beyond the workshop and onto the virtual track.

08/09/2026

Our flagship 129 Series professional motorsport seats set a new benchmark for science-backed safety and the earned its reputation in some of the toughest racing environments around the world from global GT3 works programs to Supercars and Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

The RT4129HR delivers the same proven geometry as its RT9129HR carbon/Kevlar counterpart at a more accessible price point. Its hand-laid fiberglass (GRP) shell incorporates strategic carbon/Kevlar reinforcement, while FIA-approved energy-absorbing foam, head restraints, and biomechanically engineered shell form help maintain driver alignment and manage impact loads. Engineered to withstand the demanding 70g dynamic testing required by FIA 8862-2009 with Racetech’s integrated back-mount system for increased rigidity and chassis feedback, the RT4129HR delivers professional-level protection.

From professional teams to grassroots racers, our commitment to is as uncompromising as our standards. Where would you race with an RT4129HR?

03/09/2026

The clock is calling. World Time Attack Challenge gets underway tomorrow at Sydney Motorsport Park, with taking his purpose-built 1100hp R32 GT-R to the limit, chasing a mid-1:30s lap in an .

For Nath, his choice of seat comes down to confidence in the protection and consistency it provides. "I trust Racetech because they’re a proven product at the highest levels of motorsport." Further adding that "there's a huge amount of experience and testing behind them... it’s not something I want to compromise on"

Safety also plays a direct role in how hard Nath can push while on track. "I’ve got a young family, so knowing I’m properly protected is really important to me." When he's racing, he can put his attention where it belongs. "When I’m strapped into the car and know the seat and safety equipment are doing their job, I can concentrate on driving rather than worrying about what might happen."

Beyond chasing lap times at WTAC, Nath wants to keep developing both the GT-R and himself as a driver, with plans for Targa events around Perth and events in Adelaide and Queensland, building experience across different tracks and conditions in his GT-R.

02/09/2026

With the new Speedway season approaching, the Racetech Lever Latch Ratchet 5-Point Harness is built for quick, secure adjustment when you need it most. The fine-click ratchet assembly makes tensioning simple and precise, allowing drivers to achieve greater lap-belt tension and helping keep the pelvis firmly positioned in the seat through hard cornering, rapid direction changes and sudden impacts.

By minimizing movement between the driver and seat, proper belt tension helps maintain restraint geometry so the lap and shoulder belts can work together effectively under load.

Available with 2” or 3” shoulder straps, with a 3” lap strap for Speedway NZ, each harness comes supplied with snap-hooks, eye bolts and mounting instructions. SFI approved for high-intensity Speedway competition.

01/09/2026

, and have done it again, taking their second GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup win of 2026 at the Nürburgring after previously winning the 6 Hours of Paul Ricard. Starting from pole, the #7 Aston Martin controlled the three-hour race from the front, crossing the line first with Racetech seats keeping the trio secure throughout.

Two wins from the same combination of drivers and car this season, adding another standout result to an already successful year for this Racetech-equipped Aston Martin programme.

CC: Comtoyou Racing

27/08/2026

A race seat is only as effective as its installation. Long time Racetech partner Jamie Ross of spends his time helping competitors get that fitment right, considering everything from the seat’s compatibility with the car to driver position, visibility and clearance around the head and roll cage. "Once positioning is set, we work through the seat’s mounting points."

Racetech's side brackets allow adjustment of the driver's position, while the back-mounting provision on almost all new Racetech seats gives Jamie an additional safety option. "This is our preferred method of mounting a seat," he explains, as "The extra attachment point keeps the seat in place even under huge impacts and stops any flex under high G loads."

Getting that process wrong can have serious consequences. "In an impact an incorrectly mounted seat will move. Belts can loosen, FHR devices may become ineffective, and the driver may no longer be properly encapsulated within the safety of the seat." A properly fitted seat is an essential part of making the entire safety system work as intended. As Jamie puts it, "our goal is to keep the driver safe if things go wrong." And ultimately, "the best safety gear is all of it, all of the time."

26/08/2026

The head restraint may be the first feature drivers notice in our seats, however our “square” shoulder design behind the seat serves an equally significant role in what makes Racetech’s seat geometry superior.

Maximising support for the strongest part of the upper body at shoulder level helps preserves natural torso alignment during an impact, increasing the amount of force the body can withstand. It also allows other safety systems to function correctly. When shoulders stay square and centered, harnesses maintain more consistent belt tension, staying in position over the HANS yoke under load.

Added protection brings performance benefits as well. Without robust shoulder support, drivers must brace against G-forces through corners and impacts. This expended energy results in fatigue, reduced focus and decision-making. Our squared shoulder architecture, further enhanced with our back-mounting system, keeps the driver fully supported, secure and aligned, so focus stays on the competition.

means competing at the limit and getting home safely. Every Racetech seat is handmade from decades of research, testing, and engineering to give drivers the highest chances of winning and walking away from a crash.

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