Sim Center
★★★★★
Experience engaging virtual racing at Racing Ritual, a Sim Center located in Tempe, Arizona. This venue is equipped with racing simulators, motion rigs, and virtual circuits, making it ideal for competitive racing or private events. For current schedules and details, call (480) 520-4775; they are open Sunday and Saturday from 10 AM to 10 PM, and Monday through Friday from 2 PM to 10 PM.
Racing SimulatorsCompetitive RacingPrivate Events
Know Before You Go
- Booking model
- Sim centers sell rig time by the hour ($30-80 per seat) with multi-hour and league packages discounted. Reservations recommended — popular rigs sell out evenings.
- Hardware tier
- Look for the rig spec before booking: direct-drive wheel (Fanatec / Simucube / VRS) and load-cell pedals are the modern minimum. Older belt-drive setups feel toy-ish.
- Title library
- Most centers run iRacing, Assetto Corsa Competizione, and rFactor 2 as the staples. Some add Gran Turismo or RaceRoom. Ask which platform is loaded for your slot.
- League nights
- Centers run multi-week league seasons in iRacing or ACC for $150-400 with a fixed rig schedule and championship points. Great way to meet local sim racers.
- First-time tips
- Sim racing is much more sensitive to inputs than arcade games. Start in slower cars (MX-5 cup, GT4) before jumping into open-wheelers — and stretch your shoulders.