The Trak Racer TR120 sits in the sweet spot where a cockpit stops being “good enough” and starts being the foundation for anything: strong direct drive, heavy load-cell pedals, big triple monitors, and even motion later.
If you’re comparing it to SIMGASM, the closest match is the Sport racing simulator. Both target the same type of driver: someone who wants a clean, rigid aluminium rig that still offers a lot of adjustment.
TR120 vs SIMGASM Sport: spec-style comparison that matters
| Category | TR120 | SIMGASM Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Profile size class | 120-profile style cockpit (built for stronger DD) | 120×40 profile base with extra length and width vs Club |
| Wheel mount focus | High stiffness options depending on mount | Stronger wheel mount with more adjustment range |
| Cable management | Typically external routing with clips/sleeves | Internal cable channels + multiple pass-through points (clean routing without clips) |
| Motion readiness | Often used with motion in the community | Designed to support the full market including motion hardware |
Why 120-profile rigs feel different to drive
When you go from 80-profile to 120-profile, you’re not just buying “more strength”. You’re buying:
- Braking consistency: less pedal deck twist makes threshold braking repeatable.
- Cleaner force feedback detail: less flex around the wheel mount means less “mush” in transitions.
- More adjustment without compromises: wheel height, wheel distance, pedal angle, and seat position become easy to refine.
Clean builds matter more than people think
In real use, build quality is not only stiffness. It’s also whether you can service, upgrade, and troubleshoot your rig without it becoming a cable nightmare. SIMGASM’s Sport tier is designed around internal routing: cables can move from back to front and up through the frame via multiple pass-through points. The result is a clean look and less strain on connectors when you adjust your layout.
How to match wheel mounts to your ecosystem
The TR120 community often mixes ecosystems: Fanatec, Moza, Simagic, Asetek, VRS, and more. The safest way to plan is to decide the mounting style first:
- Bottom mount: common and simple, great for many DD bases
- Front mount: often preferred for stiffness and clean adjustment
- Side mount: sometimes used for specific bases and plate systems
SIMGASM supports this modular planning with the SIMGASM front wheel mount and SIMGASM bottom wheel mount (and the wheel mount side plate large / wheel mount side plate small when a side plate solution fits your base).
Recommended SIMGASM gear: Sport racing simulator, SIMGASM front wheel mount, SIMGASM bottom wheel mount, Apex freestanding triple monitor stand, and shifter and handbrake mount.
Continue reading: Cable management for Sim-Lab and 8020 rigs: clean routing that stays clean, Triple monitors vs ultrawide vs VR for sim racing, and Direct drive torque explained: how much Nm do you really need.
Who should choose TR120, and who should choose SIMGASM Sport?
Choose a TR120-style rig if you want to follow a known community path with lots of third-party add-ons and you already know exactly how you want to build (mount type, seat, monitor plan).
Choose SIMGASM Sport if you want the same “120-profile class” rigidity but prefer a cockpit designed around a clean build: internal routing, a refined wheel mount, and a layout that stays adjustable without looking messy. It’s also ideal if you want help selecting the right mounts and accessories fast, without trial-and-error purchases.
A quick shopping checklist
- Wheelbase torque now and in 12 months
- Load-cell brake force target (light, medium, heavy)
- Monitor plan (single, ultrawide, triples, or quad)
- Need for shifter/handbrake mounts (GT, rally, drift)
- Whether you want motion later (and where the monitors should sit)
Once you know those five, choosing between the TR120 and a SIMGASM Sport build becomes straightforward.
More Trak Racer guides: Trak Racer TR160 vs SIMGASM Pro: flagship aluminium rigs for high torque setups, Trak Racer wheel mount options explained: front mount vs bottom mount vs side mount, and Trak Racer monitor stands vs SIMGASM Core and Apex: integrated and freestanding triples.
