For anyone who loves racing, the thrill of competition and the pursuit of precision are what it’s all about. Whether you’re trying to beat your best lap time or competing head-to-head against fierce competitors, racing is an exhilarating experience. Traditionally, go karting has been the entry point to motorsports for the average race fan. Over the last few years more and more people are discovering more accessible way to experience racing: sim racing.
At TracksVR, we believe sim racing isn’t just a fun alternative to karting, it’s the future of motorsport for the everyday driver.
The cost
Motorsport in any form isn’t cheap. Karting can cost thousands once you factor in the equipment, travel, and regular maintenance. Even local rent-a-kart and go karting venues charge a steep premium for anyone looking to get in some serious track time, with limited options when it comes to choosing different vehicles and tracks.
Sim racing, by contrast, is a fraction of the cost. Sim racing equipment is robust and requires minimal maintenance while offering you the ability to fully customize your experience. And if you want to try it out without investing in a home setup, you can come to TracksVR and race on our professional-grade simulators. No equipment to buy, no long distance travel required, and no maintenance to worry about.
Car & track selection
Go karting is great. It’s fast, physical, and an exciting introduction to motorsport. But it has its limitations. You're typically confined to one type of vehicle with basic handling characteristics and most local tracks only offer a couple of layout variations. While it's a solid way to build foundational skills, it can quickly start to feel repetitive, especially if you're craving variety or more advanced challenges.
Sim racing completely removes those limitations. It opens the door to the entire world of motorsport, right at your fingertips. Want to drive a Formula 1 car through the streets of Monaco? You can. Curious what it feels like to wrestle a rally car through snowy Scandinavian backroads or master the Nürburgring in a GT3? That’s just a few clicks away. Whether it's classic touring cars, open-wheel racers, prototypes, or even vintage machines - sim racing gives you access to nearly every type of race car and circuit you can imagine.
Our simulators at TracksVR feature a wide selection of real-world cars and laser-scanned tracks so realistic that professional drivers use them to train.
Inclusive & Accessible
Unlike many forms of motorsport, sim racing is truly open to everyone.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned racer, sim racing is the most accessible form of motorsport to get into. It offers anybody the ability to drive in a safe and forgiving environment, where you can learn from your mistakes without costly repairs and injuries.
At TracksVR, we welcome all backgrounds and skill levels, no experience needed. We offer beginner-friendly sessions, adjustable difficulty settings, and helpful guidance from our staff so you can feel comfortable from the moment you sit in the seat. Our 5 Star-Rated Pit Crew is here through every step of the experience, giving you the advice and tools needed to unlock your true racing potential.
Environmentally Friendly
Let’s be honest, burning fuel and tires for fun isn’t exactly eco-friendly. Real-world racing has a significant carbon footprint. Every lap you take in a gas-powered kart or race car burns fuel and produces emissions. Even electric karts still use tires, brakes, motors, and batteries - all of which wear down, require replacement and eventually contribute to waste. Sim racing doesn’t involve any consumable components, the hardware is robust and lasts for years on end. Although sim racing uses electricity, it's far less than an electric kart would use especially when you factor in all the additional power draws like the lights over the track and the heating or cooling for the facility.
Less Waiting, More Racing
One of the biggest frustrations with traditional go karting is the wait time. Between getting suited up, safety briefings, waiting in line for your turn, and slow track rotations, you often spend more time watching than racing. On busy weekends or at popular venues that wait can stretch to an hour or more.
At TracksVR, we do things differently:
- Our simulators are available on-demand. That means no long lines and no waiting for your turn on a single track.
- Sessions are flexible and fast to start; you can be behind the wheel and racing within minutes of arrival.
- Whether you book ahead or drop in, our efficient setup means less downtime and more track time for everyone.
Ready to Try Sim Racing?
Sim racing isn’t just a backup plan for when real racing isn’t available. It's a fully legitimate form of motorsport in its own right.
TracksVR makes it easy to get started, whether you’re looking for a fun night out, training for a real-world event, or just testing your limits in a no-pressure setting. We offer drop-in sessions, group bookings, and coaching for all levels.
So if you’ve ever wanted to try racing, this is your moment!
Come to TracksVR and experience racing like never before.
