Built by a Racer.
For Racers.
Duane doesn't just build sim rigs — he races them. Every design decision comes from thousands of hours behind the wheel.
7+
Years Building
500+
Rigs Delivered
Meet Duane
Founder & Builder
“The race-engineer behind Africa's most trusted simulation hardware developer ”
Duane welded his passion for racing to his obsession with precision hardware. The result is Simcade, Africa's trusted name in simulation racing gear since 2019.
Beyond a racing background, Duane holds a degree in Mechatronic Engineering, which is the interdisciplinary study of electronics, mechanics and software. Merging those engineering principles with an intuitive feel for the track, he pursues one goal: optimising simulation rigs far beyond their current form.
Prized by professionals and hobbyists alike, his equipment is built for durability and real-time feedback. Each piece passes through an exacting quality process before it leaves his workshop.
From full-motion driving rigs to flight cockpits, from kart hardware to controller repairs, if it is sim gear, Duane has built it, broke it and made it faster.
Beyond a racing background, Duane holds a degree in Mechatronic Engineering, which is the interdisciplinary study of electronics, mechanics and software. Merging those engineering principles with an intuitive feel for the track, he pursues one goal: optimising simulation rigs far beyond their current form.
Prized by professionals and hobbyists alike, his equipment is built for durability and real-time feedback. Each piece passes through an exacting quality process before it leaves his workshop.
From full-motion driving rigs to flight cockpits, from kart hardware to controller repairs, if it is sim gear, Duane has built it, broke it and made it faster.
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics engineering -- the synergistic integration of mechanical, electrical, and computer systems
What We Build
Engineering Philosophy
01
Aluminium Over Steel
Every Simcade cockpit is welded from high-grade steel. Zero flex. Zero compromise. Your wheel input goes straight to the sim.
02
Sub-1mm Tolerances
Mounting positions are machined, not drilled freehand. Your pedal box sits exactly where the data says it should.
03
Built to Be Modified
Every rig ships with adjustment rails and universal mounts. As your setup evolves, your rig evolves with it.
04
Tested Under Load
Every build gets a full stress test before delivery. Duane races in it first. If it doesn't feel right, it doesn't ship.
The Journey
Seven Years of
Progress.
2019
Simcade Founded
Duane builds his first custom cockpit in Cape Town. Word spreads fast among local sim racers.
2020
First Motion Platform
Simcade designs and manufactures its first 3-DOF motion rig — the only custom-built motion platform in SA.
2021
Repair Services Launch
Thrustmaster, Fanatec, and Moza repair services added. Sim racers across SA ship hardware to Cape Town.
2022
Coaching Programme
On-track and online coaching packages launched. Duane starts coaching sim racers and real-world drivers.
2023
Shop Opens
Physical showroom opens at Paardevlei Sentrum. Customers can demo rigs before buying.
2026
Simcade Founded
5.0★ · 24 Reviews
Perfect Google rating maintained. 100+ custom builds delivered. Best in South Africa.
The Simcade Advantage
Why Simcade Wins.
Five reasons every serious SA sim racer comes to Duane — and
stays.
stays.
Owner-Built, Every Time
Duane builds every rig himself. No sub-contractors. No assembly line. Your rig gets his full attention from first weld to final setup.
Pro Racer Knowledge
As a competitive sim racer, Duane designs from the driver's seat out. Ergonomics, force feedback tuning, and setup advice are built-in.
Full-Service Workshop
Build, repair, upgrade, coach — Simcade is the only SA workshop offering all four under one roof.
Lifetime Support
Duane answers at all hours. Customers confirm this in every review. Your build is backed for life.
Proudly South African
Built in Cape Town. Delivered across SA. No import delays, no language barriers, no timezone issues.
Taking Orders Now · Cape Town, SA
Ready to Build
Yours
Visit the workshop in Cape Town or message Duane directly. Zero consultation
fees. Just expertise.
fees. Just expertise.
Shop G02, Paardevlei Sentrum, Gardner Williams Ave, Cape Town
