Draft:Next Level Racing

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Next Level Racing is an Australian manufacturer of sim racing cockpits, seats, and simulation equipment, headquartered in Gold Coast, Queensland. Founded in 2009, the company sells products in over 50 countries and holds official licensing partnerships with organisations including the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), Ferrari, PlayStation, Boeing, and Microsoft Flight Simulator.[1][2]

History

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Next Level Racing was founded in 2009 in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.[2] The company began as a manufacturer of entry-level sim racing cockpits and wheel stands, targeting the growing home simulation market.

By 2022, Next Level Racing had expanded its distribution to more than 50 countries, with stockists including major global retailers across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region.[2] That year, the company was named winner of the Creative Industries category at the 2022 Australian Export Awards, a federal government programme recognising outstanding export achievement.[3] Next Level Racing was also named Queensland's Exporter of the Year by the Queensland state government.[4]

Products

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Next Level Racing's product range includes sim racing cockpits, racing seats, wheel and pedal stands, monitor mounts, and flight simulator cockpits. Key product lines include the GTLite and GTLite Pro foldable cockpits, the GTElite and F-GT Elite aluminium profile cockpits, and the GT Track cockpit.

The company has extended into flight simulation with the launch of the Flight Simulator Cockpit in partnership with Microsoft Flight Simulator, and a co-branded cockpit developed with The Boeing Company.[5][6]

Partnerships

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In October 2024, Next Level Racing announced a three-year partnership with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), under which the company became an official FIA simulator partner.[1][7] The agreement covers delivery of FIA-official licensed products in over 50 countries and includes a presence at the FIA Motorsport Games.

Ferrari

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In April 2022, Next Level Racing announced a global partnership with Scuderia Ferrari's esports division, under which the company became an official technical partner of the Scuderia Ferrari Esports Team.[8][9] The partnership resulted in the co-development of the F-GT Elite 160 Scuderia Ferrari Edition cockpit.

Motorsport Australia

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Next Level Racing has been the official simulator hardware partner of Motorsport Australia since at least 2021, with the partnership renewed in 2025.[10][11]

Cosworth

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In September 2025, Next Level Racing announced a partnership with motorsport engineering company Cosworth.[12]

Recognition

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  • 2022 Australian Export Awards — Creative Industries Category Winner[3]
  • Queensland Exporter of the Year (Queensland Government)[4]

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