Abstract: A monitor display stand for use with a vehicle simulator has a main body including a seat and with the monitor display stand having a base for location below the main body. A monitor support structure is mounted on the base and for extension within the main body to a position located above the main body. The support structure is adapted to support at least one monitor above the main body, so that the main body can move independently of the monitor display stand. A vehicle simulator having a vehicle body and a monitor display stand of the invention is also provided.