{"product_id":"recaro-pole-position-race-shell-perlon-velour","title":"RECARO Pole Position Race Shell - Perlon Velour","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n\/* SimTorque product page components *\/\n.st-trust{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1px;background:#e8e8e8;border:1px solid #e8e8e8;margin:0 0 20px}\n.st-ti{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:15px 8px;text-align:center;background:#fff;transition:background .15s}\n.st-ti:hover{background:#fafafa}\n.st-ti svg{width:24px;height:24px;color:#E63030;flex-shrink:0}\n.st-ti-t{font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#111;line-height:1.3}\n.st-ti-s{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:10px;color:#888;line-height:1.4}\n\/* Tab system *\/\n.st-tabs{margin:0}.st-tabs input[type=radio]{display:none}\n.st-tab-labels{display:flex;border-bottom:2px solid 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class=\"st-ti-t\"\u003eFIA 8855-1999\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"st-ti-s\"\u003eCompetition Seat — race only\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"st-ti\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"st-ti-t\"\u003ePure Race Shell\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"st-ti-s\"\u003eNo road approval — competition spec\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"st-ti\"\u003e\n    \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 15a2 2 0 01-2 2H7l-4 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name=\"st-tabs-rec-polerace\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"radio\" id=\"st-t3\" name=\"st-tabs-rec-polerace\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"st-tab-labels\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel class=\"st-tab-label\" for=\"st-t1\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003clabel class=\"st-tab-label\" for=\"st-t2\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003clabel class=\"st-tab-label\" for=\"st-t3\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"st-tab-panels\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"st-tab-content\" id=\"st-p1\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"st-specs-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRECARO — Germany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHomologation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"st-spec-tag\"\u003eFIA 8855-1999\u003c\/span\u003e Competition Seat — race use only, no road approval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP) — competition spec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCover Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerlon Velour Black — flame-retardant competition upholstery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for 4, 5 and 6-point harness systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHANS \/ FHR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible with HANS and FHR head restraint devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide W-type — RECARO Pole Position specific side mounts required (sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRace vs ABE version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis is the pure race shell version — no road approval. If you need road use, see the Pole Position With ABE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany — RECARO factory, Kirchheim\/Teck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied By\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTegiwa Imports — authorised UK RECARO distributor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice shown includes VAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"st-tab-content\" id=\"st-p2\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"st-feat-grid\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"st-feat-item\"\u003e\n          \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"st-feat-item-l\"\u003eFIA 8855-1999\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"st-feat-item-v\"\u003eFull competition homologation\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"st-feat-item\"\u003e\n          \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"st-feat-item-l\"\u003ePure Race Shell\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"st-feat-item-v\"\u003eCompetition spec, no road version\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"st-feat-item\"\u003e\n          \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath 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stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"st-feat-item-l\"\u003eHANS Compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"st-feat-item-v\"\u003eAll FHR devices supported\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"st-feat-item\"\u003e\n          \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 000-7.78z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"st-feat-item-l\"\u003ePerlon Velour\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"st-feat-item-v\"\u003eRace-grade flame-retardant cover\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"st-feat-item\"\u003e\n          \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"st-feat-item-l\"\u003eRig Ready\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"st-feat-item-v\"\u003eFits aluminium profile cockpits\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"st-tab-content\" id=\"st-p3\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"st-overview\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRECARO Pole Position Race Shell\u003c\/strong\u003e is the pure competition version of RECARO's most iconic design — FIA 8855-1999 certified for race use and finished in Perlon Velour Black, the standard competition upholstery used across RECARO's motorsport range. Unlike the ABE version, this is a race-only shell with no road approval — the correct choice for a dedicated race car or simulator where road legal certification is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Pole Position Race Shell delivers the same iconic RECARO profile and ergonomics trusted by club racers and professional drivers for decades, at the most competitive price in the RECARO competition range. A natural choice for sim rig builders who want the genuine article.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFIA 8855-1999 homologated competition seat — race use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eGlass fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP) shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eIconic Pole Position shell profile — the most recognised RECARO race seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePerlon Velour Black competition upholstery — flame-retardant\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eStrong lateral bolstering for cornering support\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCompatible with HANS and FHR head restraint devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSuitable for 4, 5 and 6-point harness systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eManufactured in Germany at the RECARO factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRace Shell vs ABE:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you need road legal use or a premium leather finish, see the Pole Position ABE and Classic Pole Position ABE versions. If this is for a dedicated race car or sim rig only, this race shell version is the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSim Racing Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specific Pole Position side mount brackets required — contact us for guidance on the correct mounting hardware for your rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"st-notice\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eReturns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Racing seats cannot be returned if they have been mounted, drilled or modified. Please contact us to confirm compatibility with your rig before ordering.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n","brand":"RECARO","offers":[{"title":"Perlon Velour Black \/ Seat Only","offer_id":53424964960593,"sku":"RECARO-070.98.0184","price":1028.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Perlon Velour Black \/ Seat with Mounting Brackets","offer_id":53446120079697,"sku":null,"price":1090.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Perlon Velour Red \/ Seat Only","offer_id":53424964993361,"sku":"RECARO-070.98.0185","price":1028.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Perlon Velour Red \/ Seat with Mounting Brackets","offer_id":53446120112465,"sku":null,"price":1090.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/7973\/9729\/files\/RECAROPolePositionRaceShell-PerlonVelour.webp?v=1775585255","url":"https:\/\/simtorque.co.uk\/products\/recaro-pole-position-race-shell-perlon-velour","provider":"SimTorque","version":"1.0","type":"link"}