Racing simulator hire
Frequently Asked Questions
Every question planners ask us before they book, answered straight.
Pricing and booking
How much do the simulators cost?
Our prices start at £790 + VAT. Our full price list is available on the pricing page on our website.
What is included in the cost?
The cost includes all transportation required, up to 8 hours (including installation, which is approximately 2 hours), a member of our team to set up and run the simulators for you for the duration of your event and the use of our "Top Gear" style leaderboard.
What are your payment terms?
We require a 50% deposit payment to confirm your booking, with the remaining 50% due two weeks prior to your event. If your event is within 30 days, we require full payment to confirm your booking. You can pay by bank transfer or by credit or debit card via a payment link.
The simulators
How many simulators do you have?
We have 16 F1 style simulators and 2 GT style simulators in stock ready for deployment. Where necessary, we're able to source and manage additional sims.
What size are the simulators?
The F1 simulator dimensions are: length 1.61m, width 0.6m (0.72m including the screen), height 1.42m. The GT and rally simulator dimensions are: length 1.61m, width 0.7m (0.93m including the screen), height 1.45m. Additionally, we recommend at least 0.5m to the side of each simulator to allow easy access.
What platform do the simulators run on?
We are able to offer a wide variety of options. The most popular are F1 25 and Gran Turismo 7, but we can also offer DiRT Rally 2.0, GRID, Assetto Corsa Competizione and rFactor 2.
Can the simulators be branded with our company logo?
Yes, we have several branding packages available starting at £42 + VAT. We are able to brand the back of the simulator seat, the base of the simulator and our "Top Gear" style leaderboard, and we can also offer in-game branding options too.
Is there a minimum and maximum height for participants?
The minimum height of participants is 1.35m. There is no real maximum height.
Space, power and access
How much space do we need for a simulator?
We advise allowing a space of 1m wide by 2m long per simulator to ensure room for guests to get in and out of the simulator.
What are the power requirements?
Each simulator or pair of simulators requires 1x 13 amp power socket. The power draw is around 1kW per simulator.
Do I need to provide internet?
Internet will be required if you wish your guests to be able to race head-to-head. If you would prefer a time trial format, no WiFi will be required. If you have any questions about these requirements, drop us a message.
What access requirements do you have?
Our flight-cased simulators are 0.7m wide by 1.6m long by 1.2m high (if going upright they are 0.7m wide by 1.75m high by 1.2m long), so all doorways to access the event space will need to be able to accommodate these dimensions. If the event is not on the ground floor, we will need access to an appropriately sized lift. We will require parking near to the venue for a delivery vehicle (6.9m long, 2.2m wide, 3.2m tall) with no height restrictions. Where 1 or 2 simulators are provided, we will need the client to provide a suitably manual handling trained individual to assist with loading and unloading from the van.
How far do you travel?
We cover the whole of the UK from our base at Silverstone. Delivery within 100 miles of Silverstone is included in every price you see. Beyond 100 miles we charge £1.50 per mile.
On the day
How long does it take to set up the simulators?
We normally allow 2 hours for setup, although we may need longer for a large amount of simulators.
Do your simulators come with someone to operate them?
Yes, our simulator hire cost includes a member of our team to set up and run the simulators for you for the duration of your event.
What format will you run the simulators in?
We can run in several different formats depending on which will best suit your event. We offer a time trial option where all simulators run individually with a leaderboard, so guests are competing to achieve the fastest lap. We also offer a head-to-head racing option where all simulators are linked, so guests are racing on track at the same time with practice, heats and finals in a knockout competition. There is also a hybrid where we initially start with time trials and then have a linked up race for those at the top of the leaderboard at the end of the day.
Question not covered?
Tell us the basics and we will come back with an itemised quote within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.
2 hours
Typical setup time
13A socket
All each sim needs
125–220cm
Every driver fits
100 miles
Delivery included from Silverstone
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Get your quote
Send this and you will have an itemised quote within 24 hours, Monday to Friday. Prefer to talk? Call 01327 856155 or emailsales@virtuallyentertained.com.