Seat range - Recaro

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Modern racing shells are a lot more than minimalist, puristic and simple seats for tough racing drivers. They are actually one of
the most important and sophisticated elements in the extremely technically complex vehicle. They are responsible for the drivers'
ability to concentrate and their health and safety. The racing shell is the direct link between person and machine.
THE LINK BETWEEN MAN
ANd MACHINE
A RECARO racing shell benefits from expertise gained in more
than 100 years of company history and more than 40 years of
successful participation in motorsport. Two special materials are
used to make the characteristic and often copied shell designs
- high-strength, glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) or ultra-light
Carbon-Kevlar ® composite (CFK), which, due to its structure,
provides maximum strength. The tried and tested manufacturing
processes in aircraft manufacture are subjected to rigorous
tests, as is the case with all safety-relevant parts, – as well
as thermal treatment in an autoclave. This process ensures
that the extremely high load-bearing capacity of the shells is
achieved at a very low weight. In order to prevent forces being
transmitted unnecessarily early in the manufac-turing process,
the final processing stages use state-of-the-art technology –
such as computer-aided water jet technology.
The latest crash tests have once again provided testimony to the
impressive safety and stability of RECARO racing shells. They
comply with FIA requirements in every respect. Our racing shells
not only withstand the most demanding loads but provide the
driver with almost tailor made excellent support in the seat in a
great variety of driving situations. They ensure a good ergonomic
position for the body. Only if the driver has no pain or symptoms
of tiredness for a long period of time – such as during rallying
or in long-distance races – is he able to drive safely and with
concentration and thus win races. The fastest racing car is no
use if the driver's arms or legs go numb because the seat is
ineffective.
Without the right seat a victory is impossible!