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.

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, the interdisciplinary study of electronics, mechanics, and software. Merging those engineering principles with an intuitive feel for the track, he pursues one goal: optimizing 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, broken it, and made it faster.

Holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics engineering, the synergistic integration of mechanical, electrical, and computer systems

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What We Build

Engineering Philosophy

Aluminium Over Steel

Every Simcade cockpit is welded from high-grade steel. Zero flex. Zero compromise. Your wheel input goes straight to the sim.

Sub-1mm Tolerances

Mounting positions are machined, not drilled freehand. Your pedal box sits exactly where the data says it should.

Built to Be Modified

Every rig ships with adjustment rails and universal mounts. As your setup evolves, your rig evolves with it.

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 South Africa

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

Perfect Google rating maintained. 150+ custom builds delivered. Best in South Africa.

5.0★ · 24 Reviews

Why Simcade Wins.

Five reasons every serious SA sim racer comes to Duane — and 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, and coach. Simcade is the only South African 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 South Africa. 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.

Shop G02, Paardevlei Sentrum, Gardner Williams Ave, Cape Town