The OMP WRC-R is a homologated fibreglass competition seat. Part number OMPHA0-0773-B01-071.
Where it sits in the OMP range
FIA 8855-1999, side mounted at the standard 290mm competition spacing. The WRC-R has no built-in head restraint, which keeps the top of the shell lower than the HTE-R and RS-PT 2. It works well in cars with limited headroom and for drivers who run without an integrated pad or who will add their own separately. If the series you compete in requires an integrated head restraint, the HTE-R is the seat to look at.
Sizing
The standard WRC-R suits drivers under 6ft with a 32 to 36 inch waist. The WRC-R XL is 50mm taller and wider, covering 36 to 42 inch waist. If you are at the top of the standard range or close to 6ft, tell us before ordering rather than assuming the standard fits.
Construction and comfort
Gel-coated perforated fibreglass shell, trimmed in OMP’s Airtex breathable fabric. High-profile side bolsters. Removable split leg cushion. Adjustable lumbar. Five harness slots, compatible with 4, 5 and 6 point harnesses. HANS compatible.
What else you need
Seat only, no brackets included. You will need side mounts to fit it. OMP seats use 290mm lateral competition spacing on the side mount, the same as Sparco, Cobra and Corbeau at the same fixing type. Tell us the car, the seat position and the harness you are running and we will put together the full fitting list.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: VW Golf With OMP WRC-R Seats And TRS Belts, and Which Is Right For You? OMP WRC-R vs WRC-R XL. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker sizes this seat for drivers under 6ft in height with a 32in to 36in waist. Those are the paper numbers; how a seat actually feels to sit in and climb out of is a different question, and our showroom team sit in these seats every day, so call us with your height and waist and we will give you the honest answer.
Is it FIA approved, and for how long?
Yes, it carries FIA 8855-1999 homologation. Every FIA seat has a not-valid-after year printed on its homologation label, and that label date is what a scrutineer checks, so look at the label on the seat you receive and check it against your championship regulations. Buying new means you get the freshest label the maker currently produces.
What do I need to fit it to my car?
This is a side-mount seat: it hangs between side brackets, the motorsport-style stack with fine height and angle control. You will need the car-specific frame, and a sliding runner if you want fore-and-aft adjustment. Our guide on base mount versus side mount walks through the whole stack, and tell us your car and we will quote the full kit.
Does it work with harnesses and a HANS device?
The shell takes 4 point compatible and 6 point compatible. If you are planning the full seat, harness, and HANS setup, tell us the car and we will spec it end to end.
How do I know it will feel right, not just fit on paper?
Fair question, because makers publish widths and weights, never feel, and two seats with identical numbers can feel nothing alike in the car. We keep the ranges on display in the Nottingham showroom, you are welcome to come and sit in them, and if you cannot get to us, call and describe your build, as the team sit in these seats every day. Our head support measurements guide shows the kind of real-world data we collect.