Gold Coast, Australia – June 18, 2026
- Next Level Racing® expands its HYPERCOOL seat range following positive feedback from the ERS3 HYPERCOOL launch.
- Dual centrifugal fan motors deliver targeted airflow through SIMAERO Mesh fabric for long-session comfort.
- Purpose-built bucket-style sim racing seat engineered for GT, Hybrid, and Formula racing positions.
Next Level Racing®, a global leader in simulation solutions, proudly announces the launch of the Next Level Racing® Elite ES1 HYPERCOOL Ventilated Sim Racing Seat — the next evolution of the proven ES1 Seat, trusted by sim racers worldwide for its comfort, strength, and racing ergonomics. Following the positive feedback and strong reception of the ERS3 HYPERCOOL Seat, Next Level Racing® has expanded its active cooling technology into the ES1 platform, introducing a ventilated bucket-style racing seat to the wider Next Level Racing® ecosystem.
Designed for serious drivers and endurance sessions, the ES1 HYPERCOOL integrates active cooling technology directly into the seat structure for a cooler, more focused, and more comfortable racing experience. Two integrated centrifugal fan motors deliver controlled airflow through breathable SIMAERO Mesh fabric, targeting key heat zones where temperature build-up is most common and helping drivers stay cool from the first lap to the last.
“The positive response to the ERS3 HYPERCOOL showed us that active cooling is something the sim racing community sees real value in, especially for longer and more demanding sessions,” said Hess Ghah, CEO of Next Level Racing®. “With the ES1 HYPERCOOL, we are bringing that same cooling innovation into our bucket-style ES1 platform, giving drivers greater comfort, strength, control, and focus while expanding the HYPERCOOL experience across our ecosystem.”
With wide range fan speed adjustment through a premium metal-finished potentiometer knob, users can fine-tune airflow in real time without breaking concentration. Built for the demands of cockpit-based simulation, the ES1 HYPERCOOL combines a rotationally moulded LLDPE shell with PU moulded foam and SIMAERO Mesh fabric to deliver strength, comfort, and long-term durability.
The rigid shell structure is engineered to support high-force load cell braking, helping maintain consistent pedal feedback and driver confidence under demanding racing conditions. With support for users up to 250kg and waist sizes up to 42”, the ES1 HYPERCOOL stands as one of the strongest sim racing seats on the market, built for racers seeking a rigid, performance-focused seating solution with integrated active cooling.
The ES1 HYPERCOOL is GT seating ready out of the box and can unlock Hybrid and Formula seating positions when paired with the Next Level Racing® Universal Seat Brackets. Designed to integrate seamlessly across the Next Level Racing® ecosystem, the seat is compatible with Elite Series Cockpits with side seat brackets and most third-party cockpits with side-mounting seat bracket options.
The Next Level Racing® Elite ES1 HYPERCOOL Ventilated Sim Racing Seat will be available globally through leading retailers starting June 2026.
Next Level Racing® Elite ES1 HYPERCOOL Ventilated Sim Racing Seat pricing:
Global: $599USD, USA: $599 USD, Europe: €599 (VAT included), Canadian: $799.99 CAD, UK: £499 (VAT included), Australia: $799 AUD, Japan: ¥98,000.
