VR Gaming Arcade Plaza Americana
Los Angeles, California
Sim Center
Sim Center
★★★★★
In Los Angeles, California, VR Gaming Arcade Plaza Americana provides racing simulators at its Sim Center. Here, visitors drive virtual circuits using motion rigs for a realistic experience. With 47 other tracks nearby, this offers a distinct form of competition in the region. The center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM; call (323) 776-5772 with any questions.
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.