Steve Worrell
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New Next Level Racing Cockpit in collaboration with iRacing teased in latest press release.
iRacing and Next Level Racing have joined forces to create a couple of new products coming out in Q2 2021. This is a interesting partnership for a number of reasons, not least that this is the first time iRacing have put their name on a piece of hardware. From the Next Level Racing perspective it's a massive win to be associated with one of the most popular sim racing titles on the planet.
We don't get much information on what the two new products will be but from the solitary image we found on the Next Level Racing website we can take an educated guess as to what is in store for at least one of the new cockpits. That is unmistakably aluminium profile with some rather gorgeous looking anodised electric blue brackets. The iRacing logo looks pretty cool too.
Now without seeing the rest of the product it's difficult to say what direction NLR have gone with the rest of the cockpit. We tested the GT Omega last year and was pleasantly surprised at how well GTO had done with their first attempt at an aluminium profile rig, however some attention to detail was lacking such as the end caps not being a perfect fit and lack of various wheel base support. Hopefully Next Level Racing and iRacing spare no expense and cover the finer details.
I am interested to see how iRacing leverage the partnership as their platform will certainly be a big enough one to amplify the products, I expect to see the odd cockpit up for grabs via tournaments and such in the near future.
You can read the full press release here:
Next Level Racing® is set to join forces with iRacing®, the world’s premier motorsport racing simulation software. This year, Next Level Racing® and iRacing® will be embarking on an exciting new partnership, introducing two co-branded cockpits including the launch of a brand-new premium simulator chassis.
This new collaboration between the two leading brands in motorsport simulation will give sim racing enthusiasts plenty to look forward to, with Next Level Racing® offering drivers the full spectrum of premium sim-racing products from entry-level to high-end competition grade cockpits.
“iRacing® is thrilled to partner with Next Level Racing®. This is the first time we will place our brand on a piece of hardware and the decision wasn't made lightly. iRacing® has built our brand around quality, and for that reason, it was extremely important to us to associate with a company that felt the same and could deliver that. We are all very excited to give sim racers a great experience not only with our software but now in partnership with Next Level Racing®.” Otto Szebeni – Director of Sales and Marketing for iRacing®.
“We are excited to collaborate with iRacing®, a market leader in simulation software to introduce what we believe is the best consumer racing cockpit. The new premium cockpit has been designed specifically for sim racers that demand nothing but the best. Our Design Team’s relentless pursuit for perfection in combination with the expertise from our friends at iRacing® has helped set a new benchmark for a racing cockpit.” Kam Khadem – Head of Brand and Strategic Growth for Next Level Racing®.
Further details of this exciting partnership, as well as the unveiling of Next Level Racing®’s new premium cockpit, will be revealed in Q2 2021 and used by esports and professional drivers globally. To be the first to receive exclusive updates for the Next Level Racing® x iRacing® partnership, sign up here
iRacing and Next Level Racing have joined forces to create a couple of new products coming out in Q2 2021. This is a interesting partnership for a number of reasons, not least that this is the first time iRacing have put their name on a piece of hardware. From the Next Level Racing perspective it's a massive win to be associated with one of the most popular sim racing titles on the planet.
We don't get much information on what the two new products will be but from the solitary image we found on the Next Level Racing website we can take an educated guess as to what is in store for at least one of the new cockpits. That is unmistakably aluminium profile with some rather gorgeous looking anodised electric blue brackets. The iRacing logo looks pretty cool too.
Now without seeing the rest of the product it's difficult to say what direction NLR have gone with the rest of the cockpit. We tested the GT Omega last year and was pleasantly surprised at how well GTO had done with their first attempt at an aluminium profile rig, however some attention to detail was lacking such as the end caps not being a perfect fit and lack of various wheel base support. Hopefully Next Level Racing and iRacing spare no expense and cover the finer details.
I am interested to see how iRacing leverage the partnership as their platform will certainly be a big enough one to amplify the products, I expect to see the odd cockpit up for grabs via tournaments and such in the near future.
You can read the full press release here:
Next Level Racing® is set to join forces with iRacing®, the world’s premier motorsport racing simulation software. This year, Next Level Racing® and iRacing® will be embarking on an exciting new partnership, introducing two co-branded cockpits including the launch of a brand-new premium simulator chassis.
This new collaboration between the two leading brands in motorsport simulation will give sim racing enthusiasts plenty to look forward to, with Next Level Racing® offering drivers the full spectrum of premium sim-racing products from entry-level to high-end competition grade cockpits.
“iRacing® is thrilled to partner with Next Level Racing®. This is the first time we will place our brand on a piece of hardware and the decision wasn't made lightly. iRacing® has built our brand around quality, and for that reason, it was extremely important to us to associate with a company that felt the same and could deliver that. We are all very excited to give sim racers a great experience not only with our software but now in partnership with Next Level Racing®.” Otto Szebeni – Director of Sales and Marketing for iRacing®.
“We are excited to collaborate with iRacing®, a market leader in simulation software to introduce what we believe is the best consumer racing cockpit. The new premium cockpit has been designed specifically for sim racers that demand nothing but the best. Our Design Team’s relentless pursuit for perfection in combination with the expertise from our friends at iRacing® has helped set a new benchmark for a racing cockpit.” Kam Khadem – Head of Brand and Strategic Growth for Next Level Racing®.
Further details of this exciting partnership, as well as the unveiling of Next Level Racing®’s new premium cockpit, will be revealed in Q2 2021 and used by esports and professional drivers globally. To be the first to receive exclusive updates for the Next Level Racing® x iRacing® partnership, sign up here
