Sim Center
Simulators with full motion rigs allow drivers to practice on virtual circuits at SimCenter Performance in Charlotte, North Carolina. This venue provides driver coaching, league racing, and team training for those looking to refine skills. Walk-in sessions are open, and corporate events can also be arranged. With 41 racing venues around, this center complements a busy local motorsport landscape.
Full Motion RigsDriver CoachingCorporate EventsWalk-In SessionsLeague RacingTeam Training
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.