Trak Racer Cockpits Compared: Which Sim Racing Rig Is Right for You?

Trak Racer makes more cockpit options than almost any other sim racing brand - and choosing between them is genuinely confusing when you're looking at the range for the first time. Aluminium extrusion or tube frame? Entry-level or future-proof? Seat included or build your own? This guide walks through every Trak Racer cockpit GGD stocks, what each one does well, and exactly how to match the right rig to your hardware and where your sim racing is headed.

Quick answer

For a tube frame rig that will handle any direct drive wheelbase and last indefinitely, the TR8 Pro V2 is the one to shortlist. For a capable aluminium extrusion cockpit, the TR80S and TR120S V2 cover the entry to mid-range, while the TR160 V5 handles premium hardware. The TRA Hybrid is the only Trak Racer cockpit that lets you switch to a full F1 seating position without rebuilding - which makes it a category of its own.

Two Build Philosophies: Extrusion vs Tube Frame

Every Trak Racer cockpit belongs to one of two design families, and understanding the difference shapes every other buying decision.

Aluminium extrusion rigs use profiled aluminium sections bolted together with T-nuts and brackets. They're highly configurable, relatively easy to modify, and generally more compact than tube frame builds. Trak Racer's extrusion lineup - the TR40S, TR80S, TR120S V2, TR160 V5, TR200 TANK, and TRA Hybrid - covers everything from a first dedicated cockpit to a professional-grade racing setup.

Tube frame rigs use welded steel tube construction, the same approach you'd find in a real race car chassis. The result is a stiffer, heavier structure that handles the torque from high-end direct drive wheelbases without any chassis flex. Trak Racer's tube frame range - the TR5, TR8 Pro V2, TRX V2, and Alpine TRX V2 - is where serious sim racers end up.

Neither is objectively better. Extrusion suits sim racers who want configurability and room to grow. Tube frame suits drivers who know exactly what they want and are building something they won't outgrow.

Trak Racer Range at a Glance

Model Build Type Seat Included Best For

TR40S Aluminium extrusion No First dedicated rig, compact space

TR80S Aluminium extrusion No First serious extrusion rig

TR120S V2 Aluminium extrusion No Step-up extrusion, stiffer frame

TR5 Tube frame Yes First tube rig, all-in-one package

TR8 Pro V2 Tube frame No Long-term build platform

TR160 V5 Aluminium extrusion No Pro extrusion, premium hardware

TR200…