If you've got a pint-sized racing fan, be sure to take a closer look at Graco's racing-inspired toddler-to-booster car seat: the Ultra CarGo Booster Car Seat in Simpson Racing 8487SMP. This streamlined car seat has a sleek black cover sporting a red-and-white Simpson logo on the headrest and five-point harness.

Children weighing between 20 and 40 pounds who are at least one year old should use this forward-facing car seat's five-point harness. After reaching the 30-pound mark, the Graco Ultra CarGo five-point harness can be removed, and the car seat converts to a belt-positioning booster car seat. It can be used as a booster car seat until a child is 100 pounds, and there are three belt-positioning levels to help ensure a comfortable fit.

We applaud the addition of energy-absorbing EPS foam. Since 2004, many Graco car seat models have been outfitted with EPS foam lining. The Ultra CarGo Booster Car Seat is one of Graco's new generation of car seats sporting EPS foam lining for increased impact protection.

The Graco Ultra CarGo Booster Car Seat in Simpson Racing has a number of user-friendly features. It has an easy-to-install LATCH system, a cup holder and a mesh pocket for storage. The five-point harness doesn't require an engineering degree to buckle, and it has a built-in chest clip and wide straps that don't easily twist. Overall, the Ultra CarGo Booster Car Seat is a solid contender in the toddler-to-booster car seat race.


Pros: EPS foam lining, easy to use
Cons: If you're not a racing fan, this car seat isn't for you

Warranty
1 year, limited