CORSAIR has announced the acquisition of Trak Racer, bringing the cockpit and simulator manufacturer into its growing portfolio of gaming brands. The move expands CORSAIR’s presence in the sim racing market by pairing Trak Racer’s hardware with Fanatec, the company’s established sim racing brand known for its wheels, pedals, and other racing peripherals.
While Fanatec specializes in the electronic components that drive racing simulators, including wheelbases, steering wheels, pedals, and shifters, Trak Racer focuses on the physical side of the experience. Its product lineup includes aluminum and tubular-frame cockpits, racing seats, monitor stands, motion platforms, haptic systems, and a variety of simulator accessories. Together, the combined portfolio is expected to provide customers with turnkey racing simulator setups rather than requiring components from multiple manufacturers.
Founded in 2008 by Matt Sten, Trak Racer has built a reputation among sim racing and flight simulation enthusiasts with products ranging from entry-level rigs to professional-grade cockpits. The company also maintains partnerships within the motorsports industry, including Formula 1, an area where both Trak Racer and Fanatec already have an established presence.
CORSAIR says the acquisition will also expand Trak Racer’s global reach. Until now, the Australian company has primarily sold its products directly to consumers through online channels. By joining CORSAIR, Trak Racer will gain access to the company’s worldwide retail and distribution network, making its simulator hardware available through a broader range of physical and online retailers.
Beyond sim racing, the deal also marks CORSAIR’s first significant move into the flight simulation market. Trak Racer already offers dedicated flight simulator products, including the TR550 Flight Simulator, giving CORSAIR an established platform to build upon as interest in consumer flight simulation continues to grow. The company believes many of the technologies used in racing cockpits, including rigid frames, ergonomic seating, motion systems, display mounts, and haptic feedback, translate naturally to aviation-focused simulators.
As part of the acquisition, Trak Racer founder Matt Sten will join CORSAIR as Chief Technology Officer for Sim Solutions, where he will help guide future development across the company’s simulation hardware portfolio. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. CORSAIR says Trak Racer will continue operating as part of its expanding simulation hardware business, complementing Fanatec’s existing lineup of racing electronics and accessories.
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