The entry point that does not feel like one

A wheel stand is where most sim racers start, and the FS3 has been the one people start on since 2017. The V2 is the current revision, with a strengthened pedal plate, a reinforced shifter mount and a wheel mount that slides fore and aft.

It weighs nearly 18kg in high-grade steel, which is the number that separates a stand you can drive against from one that walks across the floor under braking. It also folds flat in seconds.

Key features

18kg high-grade steel construction
650mm wide by 1120mm high
Rated for wheelbases up to 9nm

100kg pedal weight capacity
Folds flat in seconds for storage
Gear shifter mount included

Built around a chair you already have

At 650mm wide the FS3 gives you a firm base to brace against, and it is designed to be used with an office or gaming chair rather than a fixed seat. That keeps the cost and the footprint down, and it is why the stand suits a room that has to do other things during the week.

Rubber feet keep it safe on hardwood, and the whole frame collapses for storage. Assembly runs around an hour.

FS3 V2 wheel stand with office chair stance

What it will and will not take

The FS3 V2 is rated for wheelbases up to 9nm, which covers the belt and gear driven wheels most people begin on and reaches into entry level direct drive: Logitech G29, G920, G923 and G PRO, Thrustmaster T300 and TX, and Fanatec CSL and GT DD Pro among a long list. The pedal plate is rated to 100kg of braking force.

If you are running a high torque direct drive base, this is not the frame for it. An optional front mount widens what the stand accepts, but a full aluminium cockpit is the honest answer at that point. Our racing simulator cockpits pages cover where to go next.

Adjustment where it counts

The wheel mount adjusts for angle and height and slides for distance. The pedal mount is angle adjustable with an inclined position, and it slides too. The gear shifter mount moves left, right, forward and back, so a shifter sits where your hand falls rather than where the frame decided.

For faster pedal changes between drivers, the quick-adjust pedal slider bolts to the existing pedal plate and moves the whole set without tools. Our racing simulator accessories range covers the rest of the add-ons for this stand.

FS3 V2 wheel stand pedal and shifter mounts

Our expert take

"The FS3 outsells everything else at this level for a boring reason: it is heavy. Plenty of stands are cheaper and every one of them flexes the first time you really lean on the brake. If you are honest that you are on an 8nm wheel or below and staying there for a while, this is the right amount of stand."

- Blake Sterling, Founder & CEO, Gamer Gear Direct

Trak Racer FS3 V2 wheel stand angled view

Frequently asked questions

What wheelbase torque does it handle?

Up to 9nm. That covers the belt and gear driven bases most drivers start with, and reaches into entry level direct drive.

Is a seat included?

No, and it is not designed for one. The 650mm stance is built around an office or gaming chair, which is part of what keeps it compact.

How heavy is it?

Nearly 18kg. That mass is what keeps the stand planted rather than sliding under heavy braking.

Does it fold?

Yes, flat and in seconds. It is designed for rooms where the racing setup has to disappear between sessions.

Specifications

Frame: High-grade steel
Weight: 18kg
Size: 650mm wide x 1120mm high
Assembled footprint: 584mm x 895mm
Wheelbase torque: Up to 9nm
Pedal weight capacity: 100kg
Assembly time: Approximately 1 hour
Wheel mount: Angle and height adjustable
Pedal mount: Angle adjustable
Shifter mount: Left and right adjustable, included
Folding: Yes, folds flat
Platforms: PC, Xbox and PlayStation
Warranty: 2 years

What's In The Box?

1 x high quality chassis with assembly instructions
1 x left and right adjustable gear shifter mount
1 x angle and height adjustable wheel mount
1 x angle adjustable pedal mount
Tools and screws for assembly

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Warranty

This Trak Racer wheel stand is backed by a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty covering materials and manufacturing under standard residential use.

Normal wear and tear sits outside the warranty. Every product is 100% genuine, sourced directly from Trak Racer's official distributors, and our Australian simulation team is only a call or email away.

All Trak Racer products sold by Gamer Gear Direct are genuine and sourced from authorised distributors, with full Australian support.

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Trak Racer FS3 V2 Wheel Stand