CORSAIR acquires Trak Racer, gaining its first foothold in flight simulation
What's the deal? CORSAIR has acquired Trak RacerDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, an Australian-founded designer and manufacturer of sim racing and flight simulation cockpits, seats, monitor stands, motion systems, and accessories. Founded in 2008 by Matt Sten, Trak Racer joins CORSAIR's portfolio alongside FanatecDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, its sim racing hardware brand. Terms were not disclosed.
What's the endgame? The deal gives CORSAIR its first real foothold in flight simulation, anchored by Trak Racer's TR550 Flight Simulator. The company argues the engineering behind a racing rig — precise controls, a solid frame, ergonomics, displays, motion, and haptics — carries directly into flight simulators.
The key hire: Sten stays on, joining CORSAIR as chief technology officer for sim solutions. He said the deal will let Trak Racer reach a larger audience "while staying true to the community that helped build this brand."
What changes for customers? Trak Racer's range — from entry-level rigs to professional-grade cockpits — gains CORSAIR's global distribution and retail infrastructure. Chief executive officer Thi La said Trak Racer "meaningfully expands Fanatec's sim racing lineup, bringing an extensive cockpit and accessories portfolio and a passionate, loyal community."
The signal: Simulation racing has grown sharply over the past decade, making its peripherals a more lucrative market. By pairing Trak Racer's cockpits with Fanatec's hardware and its own distribution muscle, CORSAIR is assembling a broader simulation ecosystem under one banner.
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