Pro-Seat Global

North American technical partner

SFI Member and SFI 45.2 Approved: At Kan Seat Works, our mission is to provide North American race car drivers with the highest-quality beaded seat inserts, built on trusted technology and proven performance.As part of their continued expansion across the continent, we are proud to announce our technical partnership with Pro-Seat Global - a collaboration that has enabled us to help bring Pro-Seat’s bead system to SFI 45.2 approval for the North American market.Since 1990, Pro-Seat has produced thousands of custom seat inserts for professional drivers worldwide, supporting championships such as IMSA, World Endurance Championship (WEC), European Le Mans Series (ELMS), Asian Le Mans Series (ALMS), Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC), GT World Challenge and all levels of Formula series. Their reputation is built on decades of innovation, consistency, and outstanding customer experience.Through this partnership, Kan Seat Works now exclusively delivers Pro-Seat’s bead system and seat fitting service in North America. Each insert is vacuum-formed and custom-molded using their proprietary energy-absorbing colloid technology©™, offering a level of fit, comfort, and performance that is truly unmatched.To learn more about Pro-Seat Global, 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 knowledgeable advice to ensure an ideal fit, with a strong focus on comfort, protection, and compliance with homologation standards.We provide various fitting configurations tailored to your specific needs.BASE INSERT: This insert is placed inside the shell of the factory or manufacturer's 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.

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 enhances comfort, reduces fatigue, and improves sensitivity through the seat for better car feedback - resulting in superior on-track physical performance and response.The Pro-Seat system uses a unique energy-absorbing material built on colloid technology©™. SFI 45.2 approved, this impact-resistant material consists of thousands of soft beads enclosed within a vacuum-assisted bag. The process allows the seat to be shaped directly to your body as you form yourself into the bag, which is then held in place by a low-powered vacuum pump while it cures.This method provides exceptional accuracy during the fitting process, allowing precise positioning and easy adjustment. Support can be added or removed by redistributing the beads, ensuring you remain in the optimal driving 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 make any minor adjustments on the spot. We then finalize the seat on-site by covering it with FIA-standard (ISO 3795) covering material to complete the upholstery.We also ensure that teams and drivers are fully supported throughout the event, with all work completed and signed off before we leave the track.A single seat base can typically be fitted, trimmed, and covered within 6–8 hours, depending on requirements. Additional details, such as embroidered driver names, 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.