Go-Race quick release:
solid feel, fiddly swaps.

Review disclosure: Go-Race supplied this kit for review, and I retained the review unit. These are my impressions from the original November 2024 test.

I wanted a different quick-release experience on the wheels I used most often. My Simucube 2 Ultimate was my daily wheelbase at the time, and the standard Simucube release had been reliable. My frustration was with the separate locking pin and the process of changing wheels. The Go-Race kit appealed as a lighter, more motorsport-inspired way to attach a premium rim.

Why I tried an alternative

I had used many of the standard Simucube quick releases without a problem. They felt rock solid, and I had not experienced play. This was not a replacement for a failed part.

I simply did not enjoy pulling out and replacing the separate pin. I wanted a more convincing motorsport feel on a few higher-end wheels, including the VPG V-PGT shown in the review.

That is an enthusiast preference. If your existing Simucube release works well and its pin does not bother you, my test did not establish a performance reason that you need to replace it.

Light construction and a solid connection

The Go-Race kit felt very well made. Its mechanical character suited the light carbon V-PGT wheel and added to the experience I was looking for.

I also appreciated how light it was compared with the standard Simucube release. Pairing a lightweight wheel with a heavy attachment can work against the reason you chose that wheel in the first place.

I did not measure a lap-time improvement or a change in wheelbase output. What I can say is that the combination felt good in my hands, and I could not feel play in the quick release while driving.

The review concerned this kit on my simulator. The company’s motorsport background was part of its appeal, but I did not test the unit in a race car.

The Simucube mounting arrangement

The version I tested was made to replace the stock hub on a Simucube 2, using its three-hole mounting arrangement. That made the installation straightforward on my base.

Go-Race also offered a different kit for other mounting arrangements at the time. My experience with the Simucube version should not be read as confirmation that it fits every wheelbase.

This was a mechanical connection. It did not give my third-party wheel the integrated USB connection I liked in the Asetek system. Wheel mounting and the wheel’s electronic connection remain separate considerations.

Where changing wheels became awkward

Removing the wheel was easy: pull the release mechanism and slide it off. Getting it back on was the part I found less convenient.

I needed to align the wheel and shaft so the mechanism could lock into place. Sometimes a small turn was enough to hear it click in. At other times I had to fiddle with the position, including during the on-camera demonstration.

Once it locked, the connection felt extremely solid. My criticism was about the process of reaching that point, particularly while sitting in the rig.

I found it easier to consider fitting the wheel while standing above the cockpit, before getting seated. That may suit your routine, but I often swap wheels from the seat, so the extra fuss mattered to me.

The Asetek release I had used was easier to operate and integrated the connection in a way I preferred. That comparison helped explain my expectations; it was not a claim that an Asetek part could simply replace this one on my Simucube base.

The cost of a whole collection

My original video quoted £185, roughly C$330 at the time, before adding tax and shipping. Those were November 2024 figures, not a current price.

For one favourite wheel, that cost may be easier to accept. For several wheels, the conversion quickly becomes a much bigger purchase.

I was considering four or five regularly used wheels. With that many to convert, I wanted the changes to be both convenient and good value. The price and fiddly attachment process made it harder to justify replacing every standard release I already owned.

The video included a short-lived launch promotion for viewers. It was explicitly limited to 28 days from upload, so it should not be treated as a discount available today.

My verdict

I liked the construction, low weight and solid driving feel. The Go-Race kit also looked and felt right on a premium motorsport-inspired wheel.

But I did not decide to roll it out across my collection. I wanted a quicker, easier swap, and the cost of fitting multiple wheels magnified the reservations I had.

If you have one favourite rim and want this particular mechanical experience, it could have a stronger appeal than it did for my collection. If you primarily want to make frequent swaps easier, my experience showed why trying the mechanism and considering your cockpit routine matter.

My conclusion was that this was a very well-made product with a narrower fit for my needs than I initially expected. The solid connection was a strength; the wheel-changing process and price remained the compromises.

About this article: Adapted from the transcript of my original video review. Driving impressions refer to the original review period. This article is based on the spoken video review. Current availability could not be confirmed because the original manufacturer website was unavailable.