Next Level Racing GTRacer 2.0 Review: 13 Nm Is the Ceiling
Buy it if you race GT and touring cars, want a proper reclining seat and intend to add tactile feedback later. Skip it if you are heading toward a 15 or 21 Nm wheelbase, because Next Level Racing rates this frame to 13 Nm and buying past that is buying flex.
A recliner seat, a ButtKicker pole, and a stated torque limit worth reading before you buy a base.
Next Level Racing NLR-R007 GTRacer 2.0 Simulator Cockpit
Around $499
A GT-geometry cockpit with a double recliner seat, double seat slider, adjustable pedal tray angle and a ButtKicker mounting pole.
Check price on AmazonSpecifications
| Geometry | GT style racing position |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase support | Up to 13 Nm direct drive |
| Seat | Premium double recliner with double seat slider |
| Included mounts | Shifter support, handbrake support and a ButtKicker mounting pole |
| Pedals | Pedal tray with angle adjustment |
| Compatibility | Leading wheel, pedal, shifter and handbrake brands |
Specifications above come from Next Level Racing's published product specifications. Treat pricing as approximate, since Amazon pricing moves.
What it does well
- A double recliner rather than a fixed-angle seat, so the driving position is genuinely adjustable rather than approximately right.
- The ButtKicker pole is built in, which means tactile feedback is a bolt-on later rather than a fabrication project.
- Shifter and handbrake supports are included, and both are common paid extras on competing rigs.
- The pedal tray angle adjusts, which is what makes a heel position comfortable over a long race.
- Thirteen newton metres covers the overwhelming majority of consumer wheelbases, including 12 Nm MOZA and 11 Nm Logitech bases.
Where it falls short
- Thirteen newton metres is a stated ceiling, and it rules out the 15 Nm and 21 Nm bases people upgrade to. If that is the plan, buy an aluminium profile rig instead.
- GT geometry only. There is no formula position, which is what the F-GT exists for.
- No monitor mount included, so budget a stand or an arm separately.
- It is a fixed cockpit that does not fold, so the floor space is permanent.
- Assembly is a project rather than a task, and the instructions are the usual cockpit experience.
What owners report
Owners consistently praise the seat and the adjustability, which is where a lot of cheaper cockpits cut corners, and consistently describe the rigidity as adequate rather than exceptional under strong bases. That is exactly what the 13 Nm rating implies. The included ButtKicker pole draws repeated positive comment from people who added tactile feedback later and found it already accommodated.
If you are choosing between this and the dual-position frame, read wheel stand vs full cockpit for whether you need a cockpit at all, and aluminium profile rig vs steel cockpit if you expect to grow past 13 Nm. Check the footprint against your room with the rig space calculator.
Who it suits
- GT, touring car and endurance racers.
- Owners of wheelbases at 12 Nm and below.
- Anyone who intends to add a ButtKicker or tactile transducer.
- Drivers who want a reclining seat rather than a fixed bucket angle.
Who should skip it
- Formula racers, who want the dual position F-GT.
- Anyone heading toward a 15 Nm or stronger base.
- Shared rooms, where the GTlite is the only rig that gets put away.
Alternatives worth considering
Next Level Racing F-GT Racing Simulator Cockpit
Around $600
Converts between formula and GT seating positions from the same frame. Worth the extra $100 if you race open wheel at all.
Check price on AmazonAnman GT/F1 Sim Racing Cockpit, 8040 Aluminium Profile
Around $400
Aluminium profile construction has no equivalent torque ceiling and lets every mount slide along the extrusion later.
Check price on AmazonDayton Audio BST-300EX Tactile Bass Shaker, 300 Watts RMS
Around $93
The pole is already there. A tactile transducer adds road surface and traction loss information that force feedback alone does not carry.
Check price on AmazonKeep reading
- Wheel stand vs full cockpit
- Aluminium profile rig vs steel cockpit
- Rig space calculator
- Best sim racing cockpits
- Next Level Racing F-GT review
- Next Level Racing GTlite review
This review draws on published specifications, manufacturer figures and the consensus of verified owner reviews. We have not tested this product ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Frequently asked questions
What wheelbases can the GTRacer 2.0 hold?
Next Level Racing states support for direct drive wheels up to 13 Nm. That covers 12 Nm MOZA bases, 11 Nm Logitech PRO and everything below. It does not cover the 15 Nm and 21 Nm bases that serious upgraders move to, and that is the number to plan around.
GTRacer 2.0 or F-GT?
The GTRacer 2.0 if you race GT and touring cars only, since it costs $100 less and adds a recliner seat and a ButtKicker pole. The F-GT if you also race formula cars, because it changes seating geometry properly rather than compromising between the two.
Does it come with a monitor stand?
No. Like most cockpits at this price, the monitor mounting is separate. Plan on a freestanding stand, a VESA arm or the manufacturer's own monitor mount, and add it to the build budget from the start.
What is the ButtKicker mounting pole for?
It is a fitted mount for a tactile transducer, which vibrates the seat in response to the game audio or telemetry. It adds information about surface texture, wheelspin and traction loss that force feedback delivers only to your hands. Having the pole built in saves fabricating a mount later.
How we choose: we compare published manufacturer specifications, documented torque and travel figures, and verified owner reviews. We do not test gear in person. Everything here is researched guidance, not professional installation advice. Direct drive wheelbases produce enough torque to injure a wrist, and rig hardware carries real weight, so follow the manufacturer's mounting and torque limits.
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