CORSAIR has announced the acquisition of the assets of Trak Racer, a global designer and manufacturer of sim racing and flight simulation cockpits, seats, monitor stands, motion systems, and accessories. Trak Racer joins CORSAIR's growing portfolio of brands and will complement Fanatec, further strengthening the company's presence in the rapidly expanding sim racing market.
The acquisition combines Fanatec's expertise in sim racing electronics with Trak Racer's range of simulator hardware, enabling CORSAIR to offer a more complete sim racing ecosystem spanning wheelbases, steering wheels, pedals, cockpits, seating, display mounts, and motion systems.
A More Complete Sim Racing Platform
Sim racing continues to be one of the fastest-growing gaming categories, and the addition of Trak Racer significantly broadens CORSAIR's product portfolio. Fanatec focuses on the electronics that power immersive racing experiences, including wheelbases, steering wheels, pedals, and shifters, while Trak Racer specialises in aluminium and tubular cockpits, racing seats, display and peripheral mounts, and motion and haptic systems.
Founded in 2008 by Matt Sten, Trak Racer has established itself among sim racing and flight simulation enthusiasts by offering products ranging from entry-level rigs to professional-grade cockpits. Both Fanatec and Trak Racer also have long-standing ties to Formula 1, which the two brands will continue to build on together.
Expanded Global Availability
Trak Racer has primarily sold its products directly to consumers through online channels. By joining CORSAIR, the company will gain access to CORSAIR's established global retail and distribution network, allowing Trak Racer cockpits and simulator products to reach more retailers and markets worldwide.
Expansion into Flight Simulation
The acquisition also marks CORSAIR's first significant step into the flight simulation market. Trak Racer's TR550 Flight Simulator provides an established platform in the category, with the engineering behind its racing rigs—including rigid frames, precise control positioning, ergonomic design, display mounting, motion, and haptic technologies—translating naturally to flight simulation.
Executive Statements
"Trak Racer meaningfully expands Fanatec's sim racing lineup, bringing an extensive cockpit and accessories portfolio and a passionate, loyal community that we're excited to welcome to the Fanatec family," said Thi La, Chief Executive Officer of CORSAIR.
"Joining CORSAIR and Fanatec gives Trak Racer the platform to reach far more sim racing enthusiasts faster than we could on our own," said Matt Sten, founder of Trak Racer, who has joined CORSAIR as Chief Technology Officer for Sim Solutions. "CORSAIR's global distribution and retail infrastructure, paired with Fanatec's engineering strength and product portfolio, will let us bring Trak Racer products to a much larger audience while staying true to the community that helped build this brand."
"Trak Racer meaningfully expands Fanatec's sim racing lineup, bringing an extensive cockpit and accessories portfolio and a passionate, loyal community that we're excited to welcome to the Fanatec family," said Thi La, Chief Executive Officer of CORSAIR.
"Joining CORSAIR and Fanatec gives Trak Racer the platform to reach far more sim racing enthusiasts faster than we could on our own," said Matt Sten, founder of Trak Racer, who has joined CORSAIR as Chief Technology Officer for Sim Solutions. "CORSAIR's global distribution and retail infrastructure, paired with Fanatec's engineering strength and product portfolio, will let us bring Trak Racer products to a much larger audience while staying true to the community that helped build this brand."
Pricing and Availability
The acquisition is effective immediately. Trak Racer products will continue to be available while benefiting from CORSAIR's global retail and distribution network as the company expands its sim racing and flight simulation portfolio.
