Corsair is continuing its growth under Fanetec. The company announced on Wednesday that it has acquired racing and flight sim company Trak Racer.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
A growing footprint for Corsair
“Sim racing is one of the fastest-growing categories in gaming, and Trak Racer significantly expands the range Corsair can now offer,” the company said in its press release.
“Fanatec is centered on the electronics that make a simulator feel real, including wheelbases, steering wheels, pedals and shifters. Trak Racer is centered on the physical simulator, including aluminum and tubular cockpits, racing seats, display and peripheral mounts, and motion and haptic systems. Together, the combined lineup is expected to support a more complete, turnkey sim racing platform.”
Regarding flight simulation, the acquisition, Corsair says, gives the company “its first real foothold in flight simulation.”
“Joining Corsair and Fanatec gives Trak Racer the platform to reach far more sim racing enthusiasts faster than we could on our own,” Matt Sten, founder of Trak Racer, said. “Corsair’s global distribution and retail infrastructure, paired with Fanatec’s engineering strength and product portfolio, will let us bring Trak Racer products to a much larger audience while staying true to the community that helped build this brand.”
As part of the deal, Sten will join Corsair as the Chief Technology Officer for Sim Solutions. The company also plans to make Trak Racer equipment available to more retailers moving forward.
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