Hundreds Of Products Ready Today. Dispatch/Collection Kirkey Racing Seats 2026 Update!
As we head into the 2026 season, Kirkey Racing Seats continue to hold their place as one of the most practical and purpose-built solutions for drivers building serious motorsport-focused cars. At GSM Performance, we’ve updated our Kirkey listings with clearer sizing details, full product breakdowns, and an expanded range that covers everything from entry-level drag seats to full containment options for oval and road racing.
Kirkey seats have always focused on one thing: delivering maximum strength, support, and weight savings through a no-frills aluminium design. Unlike composite or road-legal bucket seats, these are designed purely for motorsport, with multiple widths, padding kits, and bolt-on accessories to help you build a seat that fits your body, race discipline, and cockpit layout.
They’re especially popular among grassroots racers, drag strip builders, and oval track teams who need a strong, reliable seating solution without paying for extras they don’t need. This year, we’ve expanded our stock of the most in-demand models and refined our listings to make it easier to compare options and order exactly what fits. Whether you’re upgrading an older seat setup or speccing out a new build, there’s a Kirkey seat that’s likely to fit the bill.
Why Choose Kirkey Seats
Kirkey seats stand apart from most aftermarket options because of their all-aluminium construction, a feature rarely found outside of full-blown motorsport. While most racing seats use fibreglass or carbon shells, Kirkey’s lightweight TIG-welded aluminium frames are built with simplicity, strength, and adjustability in mind. These seats aren’t sculpted for looks; they’re engineered for race day.
That raw construction makes them ideal for drivers who need a seat that can take a beating, shed weight, and bolt directly into reinforced floor sections or custom-fabricated mounting bars. This is why you’ll see Kirkey seats across grassroots motorsport, short-track oval cars, club-level drag builds, and even in stripped-out road car projects used for competition. They’re race-first, and that’s the appeal.
Another major difference is their modular design. Unlike most bucket seats, which are one-piece shells, Kirkey seats can be optioned with bolt-on head supports, hip bolsters, leg extensions, and custom cushion kits. This makes them far more versatile for building a seat tailored to your body size, car layout, and chosen discipline, whether it’s drag racing, autocross, or hill climb.
The cushion sets also make a big difference. Available in various thicknesses and materials (vinyl for durability, cloth for grip), they can drastically change the feel of the seat. You can also replace or upgrade them later if your needs change, something not easily done with fixed-upholstered seats.
At the end of the day, what makes Kirkey different is their single-minded focus: serious seats for serious racing. No unnecessary features, no road trim, no gimmicks. Just raw, proven, US-built equipment made to help you stay planted, protected, and focused when it matters most.
New for 2026: Range Updates and Improved Listings
We’ve expanded our Kirkey listings to make it easier to understand what each seat is built for. Whether you’re shopping for a Kirkey 55V Series with full head support for drag racing or a Kirkey 65 Series Intermediate seat for oval tracks, you’ll now find clearer product breakdowns, recommended sizing, and full compatibility info.
Our range now includes:
- Kirkey 65 Series Intermediate Oval Track Seat
- Kirkey 71 Series Road Race Containment Seat
- Kirkey 55V Drag Seat (with built-in head supports)
- Kirkey 38 Series Economy Drag Seat
- Kirkey 41500/41900 Lightweight Layback Seats
These models cover the full spectrum from grassroots club use to high-spec competition builds.
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Sizing and Driver Fitment
Kirkey seats are sold by driver waist size, so selecting the right seat begins with choosing the correct width. Unlike more sculpted bucket seats, these don’t taper or vary much in shape, so fitment is more straightforward.
Sizes typically range from 14” to 20” widths, with most drivers falling between the 15” and 17” seat widths. The more serious the seat (such as the 71 Series Road Race), the more support and wraparound bolstering you’ll get. Each seat also comes with optional cushion kits in vinyl or cloth depending on use and preference.
We recommend:
- 15” for slim/average drivers (around 30–32” waist)
- 16” for medium builds (around 34” waist)
- 17” and above for broader frames (36”+)
Installation Notes
All Kirkey seats are side-mount only, and many include provisions for bolting to aluminium mounting brackets or seat structures already integrated into your chassis or roll cage.
We recommend:
- Universal aluminium side mounts or Kirkey’s own mounting kits
- Floor-mount tabs for bolting directly into race car structures
- Welding seat tubes or cross-bracing into the chassis for maximum strength
Kirkey also offers head supports and bolt-in shoulder/hip supports depending on the seat model. These are essential in high-speed applications like oval and circuit racing.
Final Thoughts: Built for Serious Motorsport
If you’re building a proper race car and need a lightweight seat that puts function first, Kirkey Racing Seats are still one of the best solutions on the market. They offer customisation, adjustability, and durability in packages that are proven on tracks across the world. While they’re not built for comfort or visual flair, that’s exactly what makes them ideal for the right kind of car.
We stock a growing range of Kirkey seat models, support cushions, and mounting accessories. If you’re not sure which size or series fits your build best, feel free to get in touch or visit us in-store. We’re happy to guide you through the right setup for your project.