Which KIRKEY Seat is best for you?
How do you pick the best seat for your car with our wide range of seats and prices? First you have to determine what the car's (and track's) intended speed will be. If you are just starting out in street or hobby stock, your speed will be lower, you will be on shorter tracks, G forces will be less and if you have an incident the chance of injury is less. You probably do not need our most advanced Deluxe Speedway Seat, (but it would be a good investment if your budget can handle it). On the other hand, if you are running a Sprint or Speedway Car, you need all strength and protection you can get. That is why the KIRKEY Deluxe Sprint and Speedway seats have double panel construction for better rib & head support and protection. In general, the more advanced the class you run in, the more advanced seat you will need. This is no place to try and save a few bucks.
How to measure yourself so you can choose the right size KIRKEY seat
One of our standard size seats will probable fit you perfectly. We have built thousands of seats and have optimized the dimensions to fit almost everybody. If none of our standard sizes fit, we can custom build one to your measurements. Either way, your numbers must be accurate to chose the right seat. NOTE: Extremely important - All measurements must be taken in absolutely straight lines. Use a yardstick or stager gauge. If using a tape measure, do not let it follow the curvature of the body. A-Width of Chest- Gives width of seat at Rib Support. Have driver stand with arms raised slightly, measure side to side 1 1/2" below armpits. Two straight edges placed parallel underneath the armpits are very helpful. 
B-Width of Hips- This is the measurement that we use for fitting our standard seats. Gives width of seat at hip area. Have driver sit on a bench or table with legs hanging over side, measure width of hip through center line of body, side to side. Do not measure across lap of driver, this will give a wider than required measurement. C-Height of Armpit- Gives height of rib support. With driver still sitting on bench or table, measure from flat surface to armpit. Make sure the driver's shoulders are completely level across back. Make sure driver is sitting with back completely straight. D-Height of shoulders- Gives height of shoulder harness opening. With driver sitting in same position as above, measure from flat surface to top of shoulder. E-Chest Depth- Gives length of rib supports. Have driver stand with back against wall, measure from wall to front of chest approximately 1 1/2" below armpit. able
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