Trak Racer: The Best Budget Sim Racing Cockpits
Entry-level sim racing cockpits
A proper rig, from $349.
If you’re looking to start your racing journey, we have a number of options that are perfect. From lounge-room and space friendly options, to stronger options for those wanting to feel a true cockpit experience. Learn more about our opening options below.
Find yourself in one of these.
The difference between these four is where the rig lives and how much torque it can handle, not how much you spend. Pick the line that sounds like you.
“It has to pack away when I’m done.”
HW2 Racing Wheel Stand
Folds down, stores against a wall, and you keep using your own chair.
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TR40S Racing Simulator
Aluminium profile and a universal wheel plate, with room to add other accessories later.
View →“It has to fit a smaller space, seat and all.”
TR80S Racing Simulator
Heavier brackets and side-mounted uprights hold the torque without flex.
View →“I’m running a stronger direct drive.”
TR5 Racing Simulator Cockpit
Compact steel tube frame with the seat already included, upright or reclined.
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Your entry into sim racing
Each of these racing simulators fit a different purpose. Make sure you select the right one for you. See each cockpit and their important features below.
HW2 Racing Wheel Stand
- Folds down and moves against a wall
- Wheel and pedals only, use your own chair
- The cheapest way to stop clamping to a desk
From$199
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TR40S Racing Simulator
- 40 x 40mm anodised aluminium T-slot profile
- Universal wheel plate, side-mounted uprights
- Expandable: seats, stands and mounts bolt on
From$349
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TR80S Racing Simulator
- Formula and GT hybrid pedal plate, included
- Heavier brackets, side-mounted wheel uprights
- Small footprint, rigid shifter mount as standard
From$499
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TR5 Racing Simulator Cockpit
- Rigid carbon steel tube frame, tested to 25Nm
- Seat included, upright or reclined in one rig
- Lightweight, easy to move about
From$599
ViewSide by side.
The same five specs for each rig, one block at a time.
| Frame | Max wheel torque | Seat included | Seating positions | Packs away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HW2 Wheel Stand | Rigid Steel Wheel Stand | 10Nm | No | Bring your own chair | Yes |
| TR40S | 40 x 40mm aluminium profile | 10Nm | No | Bring your own chair | No |
| TR80S | 80 x 40 aluminium profile | 15Nm | No | Bring your own chair | No |
| TR5 | Rigid carbon steel tube | 25Nm | Yes | Upright and reclined | No |
If you’d like to learn more about any one setup, please reach out to our wonderful customer service team here.
Nothing you buy today gets thrown away.
Seats, monitor stands, shifter mounts, bass shakers and wheel plates carry across the range. When you upgrade the frame, the rest of your setup comes with you.
Before you buy.
Tap a question to open it. If you have any other questions you’d like to ask, please reach out to our friendly customer service team.
Will it fit the wheel and pedals I already own?
The wheel plates and pedal plates are pre-drilled for Logitech, Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Moza, Simagic and Simucube, so in almost every case you bolt your existing gear straight on. If you are running something unusual, send us the model and we will confirm before you order.
Does it work on PlayStation and Xbox?
Yes. The cockpit is platform agnostic. Console support comes down to your wheel, not the frame, so whatever your wheel supports, the rig supports.
How hard is it to assemble?
Build time is based on the cockpit or stand you purchase. For instance, the HW2 should take between 30 - 60 minutes to put together. Whereas a profile cockpit will take a little more time more likely between 60 minutes for a fast builder or up to 3 - 4 hours for the TR80s.
What if I outgrow it?
Again, this is cockpit dependent. If you feel like you've outgrown the TR5, or want to have a different racing seat attached, a new rig could be the answer. The good news here is that all of your perihperals such as a wheel, pedals and wheelbase can all come along to the next one with no issue. In most cases, a good profile rig such as the TR80s will only need to be upgraded if you're looking to add high-end peripherals to it, such as a seat belt tensioner or motion systems.
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