MOZA Racing had one of the busiest booths at Sim Gaming Expo 2026. Catching up with Zack gave us a closer look at how the brand is moving beyond direct-drive wheelbases into a complete, end-to-end simulation ecosystem.
From officially licensed GT wheels to full 4-post motion systems, here is everything that stood out at the MOZA exhibit this year.
Hands-On with the Mustang GTD Steering Wheel
The centerpiece of MOZA’s wheel display was their officially licensed Mustang GTD Wheel, sitting alongside their expanding lineup of licensed rims from Porsche and Lamborghini.
In high-end sim racing, OEM licensing is about far more than just badging—it comes down to authentic wheel geometry and switch placement. Getting hands-on with the Mustang GTD rim in person was a clear highlight. The grip ergonomics, thumb-switch positioning, and rotary dial tactile feel were surprisingly dialed on the floor unit.
The wheel integrates seamlessly into the MOZA ecosystem, offering direct telemetry communication with their higher-torque Ultra-series wheelbases. For drivers looking to recreate the physical constraints and cockpit feel of Ford's real-world GTD without resorting to custom aftermarket button boxes, this rim hits a great balance of motorsport ergonomics and plug-and-play functionality.
HMA150 Motion System: High-Fidelity Haptics
The biggest technical highlight at the booth was the HMA150 Motion System. Upgrading from a static frame to an active motion cockpit is one of the single largest leaps in immersion you can make, but real-world performance relies entirely on system latency and actuator control.
The HMA150 setup features four actuators boasting 150 mm of travel with vibration up to 200 Hz. That high-frequency vibration is the critical number for competitive driving—it gives the system enough speed to translate high-frequency tactile feedback like kerb impacts, ABS chatter, and subtle road surface irregularities directly through the seat with minimal lag.
Driven by the MOZA Motion Manager software, the 4-post system processes real-time telemetry to simulate pitch, roll, and heave with impressive accuracy. Seeing it running live on the floor showed just how compelling of an upgrade path it is for drivers looking to add active motion to a rigid aluminum profile chassis.
Note on Rig Selection: 150 mm of actuator travel generates significant dynamic load changes. If you are looking to integrate a system like the HMA150, make sure it is mounted to an unyielding base—such as a heavy-duty 8040 or 16040 aluminum extrusion rig (like the Advanced Sim Racing ASR 6 or ASR PRO)—so the kinetic energy transfers straight to the driver rather than flexing the frame.
Expanding Across the Simulation Landscape
MOZA’s booth strategy this year clearly emphasized versatility across all genres of simulation. Beyond their core GT and Formula setups, the exhibit showcased dedicated hardware for flight, trucking, and specialized control environments—including the AY90 and MFY Pro flight units alongside their Farming Control System.
While specialized, this ecosystem expansion benefits road racers directly by driving R&D in motor response, force-feedback algorithms, and unified software development. Paired up on the show floor alongside partner setups like DOF Reality motion platforms and Pimax VR headsets, MOZA made a strong statement about building hardware designed to serve as the unified backbone for high-end simulation setups.
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