One of the biggest advantages of the Motordrive seat range is the variety of options available for different types of drivers and motorsport disciplines. Traditionally, drivers have had to choose between a seat with integrated head support or a seat without it, depending on how they intended to use their vehicle.
The Motordrive Club Pro and Pro Classic seats have become popular choices for track day enthusiasts, club motorsport competitors, and performance road car owners thanks to their FIA-approved design, excellent support, and practical shape. However, some drivers still wanted the additional protection and support offered by a head-supported seat without committing to a permanent head restraint design.
Motordrive’s answer is the Pro Seat With Head Support attachment. This clever FIA-approved upgrade transforms the standard Club Pro and Pro Classic seats by adding detachable head support bolsters that can be installed or removed depending on your needs.
The result is a highly versatile motorsport seat that can adapt to different tracks, different regulations, and different styles of driving while maintaining FIA approval throughout.
What makes this product particularly interesting is that it bridges the gap between the two main Motordrive seat families. Previously, drivers had to decide at the point of purchase whether they wanted a Club Pro seat without head supports or a Club Race seat with integrated head protection. With this attachment, that decision no longer has to be permanent. Drivers can enjoy the open design of the Club Pro range for day-to-day use and then add the head support system whenever additional protection and support are required.
This flexibility is especially useful for drivers who use their cars for multiple purposes throughout the year. Many enthusiasts drive their cars on the road, attend track days, participate in club motorsport events, and occasionally travel to circuits with different regulations. Having a seat that can adapt to all of these situations without requiring a complete replacement makes a lot of sense both practically and financially.
Another benefit is that the attachment works across the full Club Pro and Pro Classic size range. Whether you fit best into a Standard, Large, or XL shell, you can still take advantage of the same detachable head support system. This means drivers don’t have to compromise on seat size or comfort to gain the added safety benefits of head protection.
For many customers, this creates a unique solution that simply isn’t available from most other motorsport seat manufacturers. Instead of choosing between two completely different seats, the Motordrive Pro Seat With Head Support allows you to tailor the seat to the event, circuit, or type of driving you are doing, making it one of the most versatile FIA-approved seating options currently available.
For many drivers, the decision between a head-supported and non-head-supported seat can be difficult.
Integrated head supports provide additional protection around the helmet and help reduce head movement during high-speed impacts. They are commonly found in modern race cars and are becoming increasingly popular among serious track day drivers and motorsport competitors who want the highest levels of support and safety possible.
The Motordrive Pro Seat With Head Support is designed as an FIA-approved detachable head restraint system that works with both the Motordrive Club Pro and Pro Classic seat ranges.
Unlike many head-supported motorsport seats that require a completely different shell design, Motordrive allows drivers to add the head support only when required.
The attachment uses a lightweight GRP construction that adds minimal weight while providing the additional support expected from a modern head restraint system. The compact design helps maintain the practical nature of the original seat while adding extra protection around the driver’s helmet.
The head support attachment also features the signature grey Motordrive embroidery, matching the rest of the seat range and creating a factory-finished appearance.
One of its biggest advantages is compatibility. The attachment works across all three seat sizes available within the Club Pro and Pro Classic range.
Key features
Many performance car owners use their vehicles for more than one purpose. It’s common to see a car being driven to work during the week, used for spirited road driving at the weekend, and then taken to a track day or motorsport event a few times throughout the year.
This creates a challenge when choosing the right seat. A dedicated head-supported motorsport seat can be excellent on track, providing extra protection and support around the helmet, but it may not always be the most practical option for everyday road use. The larger head restraint wings can reduce visibility when checking mirrors, reversing, or manoeuvring in tight spaces.
The Motordrive Pro Seat With Head Support offers a practical solution to this problem. By using the Club Pro or Pro Classic as the foundation, drivers can enjoy the more open design during normal road use, making the car easier and more comfortable to drive on a daily basis. When it’s time for a track day or motorsport event, the head support attachment can be fitted to provide the additional support and safety benefits that many drivers want on circuit.
This flexibility is particularly useful for drivers who regularly drive their car to and from track events. Instead of living with the compromises of a permanent head-supported seat every day, you can adapt the seat to suit the occasion. The result is a setup that feels equally at home on public roads as it does on a race circuit.
It also makes the seat a great long-term investment. As your driving needs change, the seat can change with you. Whether you’re attending occasional track days, competing in club motorsport, or simply want the option of additional protection in the future, the detachable head support system allows you to tailor the seat to your requirements without replacing the entire setup.
For many drivers, this combination of everyday practicality and motorsport-ready performance is what makes the Motordrive Pro Seat With Head Support such a unique option within the current seat market.
One of the most unique advantages of the Motordrive Pro Seat With Head Support is its suitability for drivers who regularly visit different circuits throughout Europe, particularly the Nürburgring.
Many drivers build their cars to handle a mixture of road driving, UK track days, European track events, and Nürburgring trips. This can create a challenge when choosing a seat, as not every circuit or event organiser has the same requirements regarding head-supported seats.
At many race circuits and track day venues, integrated head support is highly recommended, especially in vehicles fitted with roll cages. The additional side protection around the helmet helps reduce head movement during impacts and provides an extra level of safety during high-speed driving.
However, the Nürburgring has historically been different. Many drivers prefer to use non-head-supported seats when driving the Nordschleife, and certain events or organisers may have restrictions or recommendations that make traditional head-supported seats less desirable. This often forces drivers into a compromise, choosing a standard bucket seat for Nürburgring use while sacrificing the added support and protection that head restraints can provide elsewhere.
The Motordrive Pro Seat With Head Support effectively removes this compromise. For UK track days, European circuit events, sprint events, and motorsport applications where head support is beneficial, the attachment can be fitted quickly and easily. When preparing for a Nürburgring trip, the head support can be removed, returning the seat to the standard Club Pro or Pro Classic configuration.
This gives drivers the flexibility to adapt their seating setup to suit different tracks and regulations without needing to purchase multiple seats or completely redesign their cockpit.
For enthusiasts who regularly travel between different circuits throughout the year, this versatility is one of the biggest selling points of the Motordrive system. It allows you to enjoy the benefits of a head-supported FIA-approved seat when you want it, while still retaining the practicality and visibility of a traditional bucket seat when the situation calls for it.
Another major advantage of the system is its compatibility across the entire Club Pro family.
Whether you choose the standard Club Pro or the upgraded Pro Classic, the head support attachment works with both models.
It is also compatible with:
This means drivers can focus on choosing the seat size that best suits their body shape while still retaining the option to add head support later.
The ability to upgrade an existing seat rather than purchasing an entirely different model can also make future changes much simpler and more cost-effective.
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