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29/10/2026

Every Racetech seat is crafted throughout a series of carefully executed stages, with each one made by hand at our Wellington factory. From the first layer of fibreglass to the final checks, every detail is a priority.

The RT4119HRW is our most popular for good reason. Its versatile sizing, ergonomic design and FIA homologation make it a trusted choice across a wide range of motorsport disciplines, delivering the safety, support and quality racers need without compromise. It’s a proven all-rounder, built with care from start to finish.

24/10/2026

Racetech is proud to celebrate 10 consecutive years of partnership with the MAZDA RACING SERIES. With a shared commitment to driver safety and accessible, competitive motorsport, we're pleased to continue supporting a series that has helped develop generations of New Zealand racing talent.

The new season kicks off today at Manfeild with OctoberFAST! Tune in for another season of wheel-to-wheel action as drivers battle for national honours supported by Racetech’s commitment to getting racers home safe.

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22/10/2026

One of the standout events on the Wellington motorsport calendar, the Racetech Port Road Sprints, returns this weekend. The will be bringing drivers together to tackle the streets of Seaview in a test of speed, precision and car control. As part of our involvement each year, Racetech will host scrutineering at our Seaview facility on Saturday, with competitors preparing their cars ahead of the action.

Come along and see the cars and drivers in action as they take on the street course. Whether you're a motorsport regular or just keen to experience the excitement up close, the Sprints are well worth watching!

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21/10/2026

The materials used to construct a racing seat shell directly influence its strength, weight, and ability to protect the driver. Excessive flex can compromise support during an impact, while arbitrary reinforcement adds weight. Achieving the optimal balance requires precise material selection, engineering, and rigorous testing.

We use carefully engineered carbon fibre and carbon/Kevlar weaves across our RT9119HR, RT4129, and RT9129 series seats. These advanced composites deliver high structural rigidity, pe*******on resistance, and an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Each shell is engineered to withstand extreme impact loads while maintaining driver containment and natural body alignment.

This range of seats are tested against the demanding requirements of FIA 8855-1999 and 8862-2009 competition seat standards, with shell construction playing a central role in their performance.

19/10/2026

The 2026 European Le Mans Series season ended on a high for Racetech, with seats represented on all three steps of the LMGT3 podium at Portimão, providing the drivers with the support, stability and comfort needed to perform throughout the endurance race. The #75 Porsche took the class win, followed by the #33 Corvette and the #54 .racing Porsche.

It was also a championship-winning result for TF Sport. Their second-place finish secured back-to-back ELMS LMGT3 titles for the team, with , and taking the drivers' crown. The weekend marked a triple podium finish, another championship secured, and a strong finish to the season for Team Racetech.

CC: Proton Competition (1), TF Sport (2, 4), High Class Racing (3)

15/10/2026

1. “A SEAT ONLY MATTERS IN A CRASH”
Safety matters most when things go wrong, but a seat’s performance matters every lap. Racetech’s squared shoulder design, contoured hip and thigh support and back mounting helps keep you stable while improving chassis feedback, focus and control.

2. “A TIGHTER FIT IS ALWAYS BETTER”
A properly fitted seat should hold you securely without unnecessarily restricting movement. Too much space allows unwanted movement under load, resulting in fatigue from bracing against the seat. The goal is a secure fit that balances support with mobility, a principle central to Racetech’s seat design.

3. “ALL FIA SEATS ARE THE SAME”
FIA homologation sets safety requirements, not identical performance or protection. Racetech seats feature meticulously engineered shell construction, ergonomic design, advanced materials, and integrated back-mounting systems that influence how a seat manages impact forces, supports the body, and performs beyond the homologation label alone.

12/10/2026

The Bathurst 1000 is one of the biggest events in Australian motorsport, and this year's race delivered a finish worthy of its reputation. and looked out of contention after a costly brake change dropped their #17 Shell V-Power Racing Team Mustang from the lead to fifth. But Kostecki charged back into the fight, passing Zach Bates in the closing laps before snatching the lead when Anton De Pasquale ran out of fuel on the final lap. An incredible comeback secured Ford and a memorable victory at Mount Panorama.

Across 1000km of racing, the result came down to strategy, composure and never giving up. Behind the wheel of their Racetech-equipped Mustang, Kostecki and Hazelwood secured one of the most dramatic wins in recent Bathurst history, reinforcing why driver confidence and support matter when the pressure is at its highest.

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08/10/2026

heads into the final round at Phillip Island second in the championship, just one point behind Alice Buckley and one ahead of Ben Gomersall. With all three separated by a single point, the title is wide open heading into the finale.

For Tyler, Racetech has been a constant throughout his career. "Every race car I’ve driven has had a Racetech seat. They’re safe, comfortable and keep me securely positioned in the car, so I know I can trust them when I’m pushing hard." Knowing that he is safe at speed gives him the "confidence to focus completely on driving and getting the most out of the car."

Tyler's current objective is simple. "I’m currently in the fight for the TA2 championship with just one round to go, so the goal is to win it." Beyond 2026, Tyler is aiming to fight in the Trans Am Championship and continue building his racing career. We wish him all the best for the final shootout!

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06/10/2026

👇 What does FIA homologation actually mean? 👇

FIA seat standards exist to give competitors a defined benchmark for how a race seat must perform in a crash. Racetech has been closely involved in that process for decades. After David Black was invited to participate in FIA safety and crash-testing work in 2003, Racetech went on to help develop the 8862-2009 Advanced Racing Seat standard, with the RT4129 becoming the world’s first fibreglass seat to pass it in 2010.

The two standards provide different levels of protection. FIA 8855-1999 is the competition seat standard, designed around rear and lateral impacts of approximately 20G and 15G, while 8862-2009 was developed for much higher-energy impacts, with testing designed around loads of up to 70G. The 8862 standard also evaluates the seat and its homologated mounting system as a complete structural system, placing greater emphasis on controlling movement through the head, shoulders, pelvis and seat back.

At Racetech, our 119, 4100 and 4200 series seats are homologated to FIA 8855-1999, while the 129 series, including the RT4129 and RT9129, meets FIA 8862-2009. The 129 series must be back-mounted at shoulder level to retain its 8862 homologation, making the mounting system part of the safety equation rather than simply an installation detail.

Meeting an FIA standard is far more than passing one crash test. Seat construction, materials, dimensions, mounting systems, production consistency and ongoing quality control all have to meet the FIA's requirements. Every homologated Racetech seat is produced within those parameters, giving competitors a proven level of structural performance before it ever reaches the track.

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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