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Next Level Racing sim racing cockpits

Next Level Racing covers more of the rig market than any rival, from a folding GT cockpit that tucks into a cupboard to a 160mm aluminium-profile flagship that does not flinch under top-end direct drive.

6 live rigs from Next Level Racing with real merchant pricing, specs and the 7-axis consensus rubric.

Rigs live
6
From
$299
Frame types
3

Next Level Racing has been building sim racing cockpits out of Australia since 2009, and the range now stretches from a £236 folding GT frame to a £947 profile flagship. That breadth is the whole story: where most brands pick a tier and stay there, NLR sells folding rigs, steel-tube cockpits and heavy aluminium profile under one roof, with several frames that convert between formula and GT seating. It is also one of the most widely stocked sim racing brands at retail, so you can usually buy locally and return easily rather than importing from a single distributor. The catch is that more choice means more homework: a GTtrack and a GTElite sit at almost the same price but are built completely differently, so the right pick depends on your base, your space and how much assembly you want to take on.

The Next Level Racing lineup

Which Next Level Racing rig for me?

  1. If

    You have no permanent space and want a rig that folds away with the wheel and pedals still attached

    Then

    Next Level Racing GTLite Pro →

    A folding GT cockpit at $299 / £236 that rolls into a corner in a minute or two. Honest about the rigidity trade, best paired with a belt or entry direct-drive base.

  2. If

    You are space-limited but want one folder that switches between Formula and GT seating

    Then

    Next Level Racing F-GT Lite iRacing Edition →

    The dual-position folder at $329 / £260 in iRacing livery with a bundled subscription. The few folders that actually do single-seater and GT in one frame.

  3. If

    You want a complete steel rig with the seat in the box and to be racing the same afternoon

    Then

    Next Level Racing GTtrack →

    A seat-included steel-tube cockpit at $799 / £699 that builds in about an hour. Solid for a mid-strength direct-drive base with no bucket or rails to source separately.

  4. If

    You want a tidy aluminium-profile rig for a mid-torque base without flagship money

    Then

    Next Level Racing GTElite →

    A mid-range profile cockpit from $699 / £552 with the easiest build in the tier. Stiff enough for a base in the 8 to 13 Nm range, with seat brackets and a shifter plate included.

  5. If

    You split your time between GT and formula cars and want one rig that converts without flagship cost

    Then

    Next Level Racing F-GT Pro →

    A round-tube steel cockpit at $1,199 / £947 that switches formula to GT tool-free, rated to 25Nm in a compact footprint. The convertible pick if you do not need a swappable seat.

  6. If

    You run a top-end direct-drive base and want the stiffest convertible profile flagship NLR makes

    Then

    Next Level Racing F-GT Elite 160 →

    The 160x40mm profile flagship at $1,199 / £947 that swings from formula to GT with no extra parts and shows no flex on a 25Nm base. The pick when rigidity is the priority and the budget is there.

Next Level Racing vs the rivals

Warranty, support and shipping

Next Level Racing covers its cockpits with a manufacturer warranty handled through the retailer you bought from or NLR directly, and the wide retail presence is part of the appeal here: buying from a stocking dealer rather than a single importer usually means a faster returns and replacement route if something arrives damaged or a part is missing.

The frames themselves have a solid reliability record, with the usual sim-racing caveats. The known wear points are specific to particular models rather than the range as a whole: the column-within-column wheel mount on the GTtrack and the folding hubs on the GTLite Pro and F-GT Lite are the parts owners flag, none of them safety issues, just the spots where a very strong base finds the limit of the design. Keep the fixings checked after the first few sessions, since steel and folding frames can settle in slightly under early use.

Next Level Racing cockpit FAQ

What is the cheapest Next Level Racing rig?

The GTLite Pro at $299 / £236 is the entry point, a folding GT cockpit that includes the seat, wheel deck and pedal rails but not the electronics. The F-GT Lite iRacing Edition is a little above it at $329 / £260 and adds a Formula seating position plus a bundled iRacing subscription. Both are folders, so they trade rigidity for the ability to pack away.

Should I buy the GTtrack or the GTElite?

They sit close on price but are built differently. The GTtrack is a steel-tube cockpit at $799 / £699 that arrives complete with a seat and builds in about an hour, ideal if you want to be racing the same afternoon on a mid-strength base. The GTElite is an aluminium-profile frame from $699 / £552 with no seat included, a more open-ended platform that suits a mid-torque direct-drive base and upgrades later. Pick the GTtrack for convenience and a seat in the box, the GTElite for the profile route and a tidier path to a stronger setup.

Which Next Level Racing rigs switch between formula and GT seating?

Three do. The F-GT Lite iRacing Edition is the folding option at $329 / £260, the F-GT Pro is the steel round-tube convertible at $1,199 / £947 with a tool-free changeover, and the F-GT Elite 160 is the aluminium-profile flagship at $1,199 / £947 that moves from formula to GT with no extra parts. The GTtrack, GTElite and GTLite Pro are single-position GT frames.

Can Next Level Racing rigs handle a direct-drive wheelbase?

It depends on the rig. The folding GTLite Pro and F-GT Lite are happiest with a belt or entry direct-drive base up to around 13 Nm. The GTtrack and GTElite hold a mid-strength base comfortably, the GTElite roughly to the low teens of Nm. The F-GT Pro and F-GT Elite 160 are both rated to 25Nm and show no flex you can feel on a top-end base, so they are the picks if you are running strong direct drive.

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