Stock Bucket vs Bench Seats w/ 8pt Roll Bar

Hey guys, Ive been working on my 72 street/strip duster and I was looking for some opinions on seats. I want the car to be able to get into the 10s in the 1/4mile and I know with current NHRA rules you are required to have at least a 5 point roll bar in your car with the seats braced and a harness. I'm gonna install an 8 point for rigidity. Now what has got me in a pickle was what seats to go with that. I have a full interior to the car that will need restoring. I have a set of buckets already that need to be reupholstered along with a really nice rear bench. I will have the removable side braces and will pad every inch of the bars. I want this car to be as comfortable as possible for trips and what not, and the occasional times when me and the lady feel frisky. 8)

My question(s) for you guys are:
1: Stock Front Buckets or Split Deluxe Bench Seat w/ Armrest?
2: Keep the back seat for looks or remove and carpet around the tubs and seat brace/wall?

Sorry If this has been asked before, but I haven't seen any threads with this exact layout. If you know of any I'd be glad to see them. Any and all opinions are welcome, I want to cover a lot of possibilities. Thanks.