OMP Racing Seat

OMP Racing Seats: Where Motorsport Safety Meets Driver Performance

When it comes to driver containment and cockpit safety, few names carry the weight of OMP Racing. The Italian manufacturer has spent decades engineering racing seats that appear at every level of motorsport, from grassroots club events to professional rally championships. OMP's seat lineup is not a one-size-fits-all product — it's a carefully tiered range of competition seats built around distinct homologation standards, shell materials, and driver ergonomics.

FIA Homologation at the Core

OMP racing seats are designed and manufactured in compliance with the strictest international standards and are subjected to numerous tests. The lineup covers multiple FIA certification levels — including the widely used FIA 8855-1999 standard as well as the more demanding FIA 8862-2009 and FIA 8855-2021 certifications — meaning there is a homologated OMP seat appropriate for nearly every sanctioned racing series. The FIA 8855-1999 standard covers a broad range of seats from basic tubular frames to mid-range fiberglass or lighter carbon fiber shells, while FIA 8862-2009 targets professional-level competition and FIA 8855-2021 blends advanced safety with modern efficiency.

A Tiered Range for Every Level of Racer

OMP offers a range of models such as the Prototipo-R, RT, HTE EVO, HTE EVO-2, HTE-R, HTC EVO, WRC-R, ARS-R, RS-PT2, Champ-R, FIRST-R, TRS-E, and more. This breadth lets drivers choose a seat tuned to their specific discipline and budget.

• HTE-R: Popular with professional and amateur racers worldwide, these seats are constructed with a gel-coated, lightweight fiberglass shell featuring a halo-style protective design, with surfaces upholstered in Airtex® material that provides superb breathability even in high-temperature environments.
• WRC-R: Tailored for rally and endurance racing, this seat excels in lateral containment, ensuring stability during sharp turns and high-speed maneuvers. Upholstered in OMP's highly breathable Airtex® material, the WRC-R helps keep drivers cool, while high side-bolsters offer excellent lateral leg support and large HANS-compatible shoulder harness slots accommodate a wide range of driver heights.
• RT: The OMP RT is a fixed-back, FIA-approved seat that blends track capability with street-friendly ergonomics, making it one of the most versatile options in the lineup for dual road-and-track use.
• FIRST-R: Built with a fiberglass shell and full velour upholstery, the FIRST-R carries FIA 8855-1999 certification, HANS® compatibility, five harness slots, and W-side fixing points, making it an accessible entry point for track-day enthusiasts.
• TRS-E: For those starting out or seeking value, OMP offers FIA-approved steel frame seats that balance safety, comfort, and affordability.

Engineering Details That Matter

Every OMP seat is engineered with advanced foam density tailoring and precision upholstery systems, ensuring ergonomic support and compliance through rigorous testing. Shell materials span tubular steel, gel-coated fiberglass, and ultra-lightweight carbon fiber depending on the model tier. OMP seats are established for their attention to detail and the choice of innovative materials, with a wide range that serves both professionals and amateurs while maintaining the quality built from decades of experience designing seats for top-level drivers.

OMP's proprietary sublimation technology — "OMP Print Art" — allows customization of select seats like the HTE-R and WRC-R with any design, including photos and color blendings, giving drivers a rare combination of competition-grade safety and personal expression.

Whether you are preparing a dedicated track car, building a rally machine, or upgrading a street-driven performance vehicle, explore the full selection of racing seats from OMP Racing to find the right homologation level, shell material, and ergonomic fit for your application.