Pro-Seat Global

North American technical partner

At Kan Seat Works, our mission is to provide North American race car drivers with high-quality beaded race seat inserts using a trusted product. As part of their expansion across the continent, we’re excited to announce a technical partnership with Pro-Seat Global. This collaboration grants us exclusive rights to Pro-Seat’s products and methodology within the North American market.Since 1990, Pro-Seat has supplied thousands of track-proven seats to professional drivers worldwide, supporting championships such as WEC, ELMS, ALMS, IMSA, GTWC, and all Formula series. Their outstanding reputation stems from decades of top-tier customer service and a beaded seat kit system that is unparalleled, developed and tested through their own innovation.The FIA-standard Pro-Seat inserts are made using their proprietary beaded seat kit, which is vacuum-formed and custom-made with a unique energy-absorbing material utilizing colloid technology© ™.For more information about Pro-Seat, please visit their website through the link below.

FULL FITTING SERVICE

Our seat fittings cater to all motorsport categories and can be performed at your chosen location, whether it’s a workshop or trackside. We take care of everything, including trimming and covering, in a single visit to provide a seamless experience.You’ll receive knowledgable advice to ensure an ideal fit, with a strong focus on comfort, protection, and compliance with homologation standardsWe provide various fitting configurations tailored to your specific needs.BASE INSERT: This insert is placed inside the shell of the factory or manufacturers provided seat. We will remove the original padding and replace it with your custom molded base insert. This base typically accommodates the largest driver or serves as the primary seat for a single driver. The base generally remains fixed within the shell and is not removed.INSERT: The insert is positioned on top of the base for additional drivers. It is usually intended for smaller drivers who need extra support to fill in gaps.PAD: This is a smaller version of the insert, designed for specific areas on top of the base, such as the lumbar region, or anywhere additional support is needed for the driver.

BEADED SEAT BENEFITS

The goal of a custom seat insert is to maximize contact between your body and the factory seat by reducing gaps and providing optimal support under G-force loads. This improves comfort, reduces fatigue, and enhances sensitivity through your seat for better car feedback, resulting in superior on-track physical performance and response.Our Pro-Seat system utilizes a unique energy-absorbing material with colloid technology© ™. MIRA-tested and approved, this impact-resistant material consists of thousands of small soft beads enclosed in a vacuum-assisted bag. This technique allows you to shape the seat by forming yourself into the bag, which is then held in place by a low-powered vacuum pump while it sets.This approach provides the best opportunity for precise positioning and adjustment during fitting, allowing you to easily add or remove support by manipulating the beads to ensure you remain in the optimal position.

THE FINISHED PRODUCT

Our goal is to deliver a fully finished product in just one visit, eliminating the need to ship the seat to us for later completion. Whenever possible, we'll give the driver the opportunity to test the seat during a session and offer support for any minor adjustments. We'll then finalize the seat on-site by covering it with FIA standard flame-retardant material.A single seat base can typically be fitted, trimmed, and covered within 6-8 hours.Additional details, such as embroidery of the driver's name, can be arranged ahead of the appointment.

About

Born in Chichester, UK, Johnson's early introduction to motorsports was inspired by his hometown's major racing events, the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Goodwood Revival.Since 2013, Johnson Kan has worked across various sectors of the motorsport industry. He began his career at Global Technologies Racing in the UK, where he produced carbon fiber components for various Formula 1 teams and automotive companies. In 2015, he joined the Lotus F1 Team as the composite buyer, taking on an early role in Renault Sport Racing's comeback to F1 by overseeing the outsourcing of all composite components for the R.S.16.Desiring a more hands-on role, Johnson transitioned within the team to become a wind tunnel technician in the aero department, where he spent several years gaining invaluable experience in F1 aero development.In 2018, Johnson joined the junior single-seater team Carlin, taking on a trackside role as a race mechanic in European FIA Formula 3. A year later, he relocated to the U.S. to support Carlin's Indycar program. Since then, he has worked as a U.S.-based freelance race mechanic and composite technician, working for various IMSA teams in GTD, GTD Pro, and LMP2 categories.Through his trackside experience, Johnson gained a deeper understanding of the critical connection between the chassis and the driver. With this knowledge, he ensures that his seat fittings prioritize driver comfort, safety, and efficiency.For more information on custom seat insert fittings by Johnson, please contact him using the details provided below.