The only changes regarding the seats over the years has been the requirement to replace the drivers side seat with a racing seat and in the last few years the wording has changed regarding seat back brace requirements. The requirement for a passenger seat was dropped in 1999. (I know because I built my car in 1998 and had find a reasonably clean replacement at the boneyard the first year out....and then the following year the rule changed and I was permitted to remove it).

I believe we have been permitted to remove the rear seats for as long as IT has been around.

Sorry if I came across as a smart ass. No offense intended.

[This message has been edited by Greg Gauper (edited September 26, 2003).]