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Next Level Racing

Complete, motion-upgradeable cockpits across racing and flight.

Next Level Racing is an Australian simulation brand, founded in 2009 and based on the Gold Coast, that has become a leading name in cockpits, stands and especially motion platforms for both racing and flight simulators. Its niche is the complete, feature-rich, upgrade-ready rig rather than the bare aluminum frame. The honest take: Next Level Racing sells convenience and a clear path to motion. The GT Track cockpit is rigid, direct-drive-capable and broadly compatible with Thrustmaster, Logitech and Fanatec gear, and it ships with the extras enthusiasts usually buy separately, gear-shift and handbrake mounts, a Buttkicker adapter, a racing harness and lockable feet, plus the ability to expand to NLR's Motion Platform V3 down the line. Reviewers note tidy packaging and a roughly two-hour assembly. The honest caveat is construction: the GT Track is a steel/hybrid build rather than full 8020 aluminum extrusion, so it's sturdier than a wheel stand but not as stiff under flagship torque as a Sim-Lab P1-X. For a racer who wants a well-rounded, motion-upgradeable cockpit that's DD-ready out of the box, it's a strong middle path.

// Ecosystem
Broad cross-brand compatibility (Thrustmaster/Logitech/Fanatec) with included shifter/handbrake/Buttkicker mounts; steel/hybrid construction (not full 8020) and expandable to NLR's Motion Platform V3 and Traction Plus.

Who it's for: Racers who want a feature-rich, direct-drive-capable cockpit that comes with the extras and can grow into motion later.

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Next Level GT Track
racing · 8.3/10

GT Track

The Next Level Racing GT Track is a rigid, feature-packed cockpit that supports direct-drive wheels and professional pedal sets, with broad compatibility for Thrustmaster, Logitech and Fanatec gear. It includes gear-shift and handbrake mounts, a Buttkicker adapter, a racing harness and lockable feet, and is expandable to NLR's Motion Platform V3. Reviewers note tidy packaging and a roughly two-hour assembly. It is a well-rounded mid-tier cockpit, sturdier than a wheel stand though not full 8020 extrusion.

~$699
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Next Level Racing — common questions

Does the Next Level Racing GT Track support direct drive?
Yes. It's a rigid cockpit built to support direct-drive wheels and professional pedal sets across major brands, though it's a steel/hybrid build rather than full 8020 aluminum profile.
Can I add motion to a Next Level Racing cockpit later?
Yes. The GT Track is expandable to the Next Level Racing Motion Platform V3 and Traction Plus platform, a core reason buyers choose the brand.
How does the GT Track compare to a Sim-Lab aluminum rig?
The GT Track is a complete, extras-included cockpit that's easier to live with; a Sim-Lab 8020 rig is stiffer under flagship torque and more endlessly adjustable, but a bare frame you build out.
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