Next Level Racing is bringing active cooling to another part of its sim racing lineup with the new Elite ES1 HYPERCOOL Ventilated Sim Racing Seat. For anyone who has spent more than an hour in a sim rig, this one is easy to understand. Racing in a cockpit can get hot, especially during longer sessions, endurance events, or those nights where “one more race” turns into three more hours behind the wheel. With endurance racing still fresh on everyone’s mind after Le Mans week, plenty of sim racers are jumping into digital cockpits across iRacing, Gran Turismo 7, and other racing titles to chase their own version of 24-hour glory. That is where something like the ES1 HYPERCOOL starts to feel less like a luxury and more like a smart comfort upgrade. A Cooler Seat For Longer Sessions The ES1 HYPERCOOL features two built-in centrifugal fan motors that push airflow through Next Level Racing’s SIMAERO Mesh fabric. The idea is to target the areas where heat tends to build up most during longer stints, helping drivers stay cooler and more focused from the opening lap to the final stint. There is also an adjustable fan speed knob, so racers can fine-tune airflow without having to climb out of the seat or break concentration mid-session. Built Like A Serious Sim Racing Seat This is not just a standard seat with fans added. The ES1 HYPERCOOL is a rigid bucket-style sim racing seat designed for GT, Hybrid, and Formula seating positions. It uses a rotationally molded shell, PU molded foam, and a structure built to handle the demands of load cell braking. That matters because comfort is only part of the equation. A strong, stable seat helps keep pedal feel consistent, especially under heavy braking when flex can ruin confidence. The seat