The key to a fulfilling and rewarding sim racing experience lies in the driving setup. To achieve full immersion, the sim rig should be approached holistically, as each aspect must work in tandem with the next for the best results.
There would be no point investing hundreds of pounds into a force-feedback wheelbase if you could only manage a few minutes in your racing chair before your back started to hurt. Moreover, there would be no value in splashing out on a state-of-the-art simulation racing chair if your monitor screen boasted the display width of a jam jar lid.
In short, it all needs to be of similar quality and work together, but what about the monitor stand? An essential part of the rig yet often overlooked in favour of shinier components, the monitor stand will form the backbone of your sim racing setup, upon which much of your enjoyment will depend. If you really want to improve your racing, however, it's all in the kit. Pick up your sim racing gloves and socks today.
VESA
When picking out your new sim racing monitor stand, you will likely come across the acronym 'VESA' - Video Electronics Standards Association. This tag indicates that the monitor stand is compliant with VESA drill hole distance standards and therefore compatible with most flat and curved screen monitors. We recommend checking that your monitor not only complies with VESA standards but also the size of its VESA drilling so you can buy your monitor stand accordingly.
So, which sim racing monitor stand is right for you? Here are a few of our favourites to help guide your choice.
Editor's choice
This sim racing monitor mount from Next Level Racing is a free-standing example, featuring locking castor wheels for easy manoeuvrability and multiple adjustment points, including the angle, tilt and height of your screen. This solid frame supports monitors from 24” up to 85” and is universally designed for VESA mounting – the perfect choice for immersive sim racing.
Pros
- Easy to manoeuvre
- Rigid build for great support
Cons
- Expensive for single monitor compatibility
| Floorstanding | Yes |
| Monitor support | One |
| Monitor size | 24"-85" |
| Dimensions | 58.42 x 73.66 x 129.54 cm |
| Weight | 11.79kg |
Strong but light
Like the previous example, this TV/monitor stand from Playseat is freestanding, so it can be used with just about any sim racing rig. This monitor stand fits all VESA sizes and is compatible with all steering wheel and pedal sets on the market. This model can support TVs from 15” up to 65” and curved TVs up to 48”. Unlike the NLR model, however, this monitor stand does not have castor wheels.
Pros
- Compatible with most sim rigs
- Great value
Cons
- Not as portable as the NRL model
| Floor standing | Yes |
| Monitor support | One |
| Monitor size compatibility | 15" to 65" |
| Dimensions | 78.74 x 15.24 x 0.01 cm |
| Weight | 10.89kg |
Great for a small footprint
Some monitor stands, like this example from Next Level Racing, can be bolted directly to the frame of your sim racing rig, in this case, the F-GT. Attachable monitor stands are great for lowering the overall footprint of the rig while benefitting rigidity and monitor placement. This model is designed to support one 65” screen or three 27” screens for a more immersive sim racing experience.
Pros
- Multi-screen support
Cons
- Only compatible with the F-GT
| Floor standing | No |
| Monitor support | One/Three |
| Monitor size compatibility | 65"/3x27" |
| Dimensions | 20.32 x 60.96 x 114.3 cm |
| Weight | 9.07kg |
Best for full immersion
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If you want to widen your field of view, you’ll need to add monitors. This monitor stand from Trak Racer is floor mounted for compatibility with most racing sim rigs but supports three monitors for some of the most immersive racing money can buy. This racing sim monitor stand can support three monitors up to 46” wide – almost double the size capacity as the Next Level Racing F-GT. The high-grade aluminium construction reinforces strength and rigidity while also being incredibly light.
Pros
- Triple monitor support
- Freestanding
Cons
- Very expensive
| Floor standing | Yes |
| Monitor support | Three |
| Monitor size compatibility | 45" |
| Dimensions | Unknown |
| Weight | Unknown |
Best value
While they may be more convenient, not all sim racing monitor stands have to be purpose-built. This monitor stand from Rfiver stands on castor wheels for easy manoeuvrability with VESA TV mounting compatibility supporting TV monitors anywhere from 32” up to 80”. While it may have a chunkier profile, this monitor stand is considerably cheaper than the comparable alternatives from Next Level Racing and Playseat – something to consider if you’re building your sim racing set-up on a budget.
Pros
- Fantastic value
- Easy to manoeuvre
Cons
- Big and cumbersome
| Floor standing | Yes |
| Monitor support | One |
| Monitor size compatibility | 32"-80" |
| Dimensions | <strong> </strong>74.5 x 60 x 181 cm |
| Weight | 13kgs |
FAQs
Where should I position my sim racing monitor?
The immersion value of your sim racing set-up is highly dependent on where your monitor is positioned. While it may not be recommended for regular gaming, sim racing monitors should be positioned just above the rear of your racing wheelbase, to simulate an authentic field of view as though you were really in the racing car. The recommended distance from your eyes to the monitor screen should be around 60 to 80cm – anywhere in this range will do.
Attachable or freestanding?
There are benefits to both, but your personal answer depends on how much available space you have. An attachable rim racing monitor stand will lower the overall footprint and profile of the sim racing rig, allowing it to slip into tighter areas. A monitor stand fixed to the frame of the racing rig will also benefit the rig’s portability, as only one unit will need to be moved rather than multiple separate parts.
However, attachable sim racing monitor stands are usually compatible only with the corresponding racing seat, so there’s little room for customisation. While they’re usually highly adjustable, fixing your monitor stand to the frame will restrict its manoeuvrability – something to consider if the screen has multiple uses.