Seat Mounting Installation Guidance

The Motorsport UK Seat Mounting Guidance explains how to install, check and maintain competition seats and seat mountings safely. On this page, you can access guidance on seat mounting rails, mounting points, supports, counter plates, seat fit, homologation, seat life and the checks you should carry out before and after competition use.

The document also highlights common seat mounting issues, including transverse rail and tab-type failures, and explains how correct installation helps maintain the effectiveness of other safety equipment such as harnesses and frontal head restraints.