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Corsair acquires racing and flight simulator maker Trak Racer

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Editor's take: AI data centers have locked down much of the world's available chip manufacturing capacity for years to come, leaving device makers searching for new ways to extract growth from limited resources. Corsair is betting on the racing and flight simulation markets by acquiring Trak Racer, an Australia-based manufacturer of high-quality cockpits and accessories.

Corsair has acquired Trak Racer, a "premium" manufacturer of simulation cockpits, seats, monitor stands, and other sim-racing equipment for enthusiasts. The US company now plans to combine Trak Racer's expertise with Fanatec, a renowned brand in the sim-racing hardware market that is fully owned by Corsair.

According to Corsair, sim racing is now one of the fastest-growing product categories in the gaming industry. The company acquired Fanatec in 2024 after the German manufacturer filed for bankruptcy in July...

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