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Trak Racer sim racing cockpits

An Australian builder that runs the full span, from low-fuss tubular steel cockpits to heavy 160mm aluminium profile flagships and a licensed Alpine F1 simulator.

5 live rigs from Trak Racer with real merchant pricing, specs and the 7-axis consensus rubric.

Rigs live
5
From
$450
Max wheelbase
16 - 30 Nm
Frame types
3

Trak Racer has been building sim racing cockpits out of Australia since 2008, and the range is unusually broad for a single brand. At one end sit the tubular steel rigs like the TR8 Pro, which look unlike anything else and build in under an hour. At the other end are the heavy aluminium profile platforms, the configurable TR120 and the 160x40mm TR160S flagship, both built to take direct drive without flexing. Sitting above all of it is the Alpine Racing TRX, a full simulator developed with the Alpine Formula One team that switches between GT and formula positions in under two minutes. Retail distribution is strong globally, so most of the catalogue is easy to buy wherever you are. The recurring theme across the line is that the frame is sold bare and the seat, monitor mount and accessories add up fast, so the headline price rarely tells the whole story.

The Trak Racer lineup

Which Trak Racer rig for me?

  1. If

    You want a cockpit that looks unlike everything else and builds in under an hour

    Then

    Trak Racer TR8 Pro →

    Tubular steel rated to 30Nm with internal cable routing, around $700 / £553 for the frame. The styling is the reason to pick it over a profile rig at the same money.

  2. If

    You want the most configurable mid-tier profile rig and plan to upgrade your hardware in stages

    Then

    Trak Racer TR120 →

    An aluminium profile chassis sold through a configurator, with wheelbase mount, pedal plate and shifter arm all swapping independently. The sensible mid-tier buy, proven flex-free over a six-month long-term test.

  3. If

    You run a load cell at 60kg or more and want a profile rig with a long warranty

    Then

    Trak Racer TR80 Mach 3 →

    Zero flex confirmed at 65kg brake force and 11Nm steering torque, backed by a five-year limited warranty. Expect a six-hour first build and a seat purchase on top.

  4. If

    You want the stiffest, largest profile flagship and have the floor space for it

    Then

    Trak Racer TR160S →

    Built from 160x40mm beams with no measurable flex up to 16Nm, frame from around $800 / £632. A big rig that needs a proper sim room, with the seat and shifter mount sold separately.

  5. If

    You switch between GT and formula and want a showpiece simulator with tool-free position changes

    Then

    Trak Racer Alpine Racing TRX →

    Developed with the Alpine F1 team, it shifts between formula and GT seating in under two minutes. The base cockpit is over £1,100 and the versatility costs you some rigidity and a lot of floor space.

Trak Racer vs the rivals

Warranty, support and shipping

Trak Racer warranty terms vary by product and region. The TR80 Mach 3 carries a five-year limited warranty, which is strong for its price tier and one of the longer cover periods in aluminium profile cockpits. Other rigs in the range are typically covered for a shorter standard period through the retailer you bought from or Trak Racer directly.

The hardware has a good reliability record across the line, with long-term reviewers running rigs for two years and more without structural failures. The caveats owners raise are not warranty issues so much as setup ones: metal flakes left inside the profile channels on the TR160S, softer T-nuts that can strip if overtightened, and pedal plate flex on the Alpine TRX in the raised formula position. Clean the profiles before assembly and do not overtighten and you avoid most of what gets reported.

Trak Racer cockpit FAQ

Does Trak Racer include a seat with its cockpits?

Mostly no. The TR8 Pro, TR80 Mach 3 and TR160S all ship as the frame only, with seats sold separately. Trak Racer's own seats run roughly $320 to $500 / £253 to £395 depending on the model, with the rally seat the most recommended for balancing comfort and rigidity. The Alpine Racing TRX is the exception, arriving as a complete simulator with its Alpine-liveried seat included. Factor the seat cost in when comparing a bare frame against an all-in-one rig.

What is the cheapest Trak Racer cockpit?

Among the rigs covered here the TR8 Pro sits around $700 / £553 for the frame, and the profile TR120 and TR80 occupy the mid tier above that. Trak Racer does sell cheaper entry cockpits below this range, but the rigs we review start at the point where the frame is properly direct-drive ready. Remember the seat and monitor mount add to every figure quoted.

Are Trak Racer rigs strong enough for direct drive?

Yes, across the range. The TR8 Pro and TR80 Mach 3 wheel plates are rated to 30Nm, the TR120 to 25Nm and the Alpine TRX to 25Nm, while the TR160S has been tested flex-free up to 16Nm. Long-term reviewers ran load cell pedals at 65kg and direct drive bases at 11 to 16Nm with no measurable flex on the profile rigs. The one rig where flex shows under hard load is the Alpine TRX in its raised formula position.

Should I buy the TR120 or the TR160S?

For most people, the TR120. Dan Suzuki owned a TR160 for nearly two years and his verdict is direct: the rigidity difference between the 120mm and 160mm frames is imperceptible in practice, so the TR160S is worth the extra only if you prefer the look of the wider beams or want the larger footprint. The TR120 is the better value buy and the one we point most drivers towards.

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