Email: jon@simrigs.com.au
Phone: 0449 934 473
Address: Essendon CARCO, 71F Matthews Ave, Airport West VIC 3042
*Our online booking system is temporarily down. To book or change a session, email or call Jon and he'll help you out.
Step inside Melbourne's newest dedicated sim racing venue. Eight premium simulators in a 200+ sqm purpose-built space at CARCO Essendon, designed for circuit, drift and dirt specialists, and anyone who just wants to jump in and drive.
The experience is realistic, smooth and seriously fun. No gimmicks. No arcade vibes. Just proper racing feel.
All sessions are bookings only, no walk-ins.
Each rig is built with the same hardware trusted by serious sim racers worldwide. Expect high-torque direct-drive wheels, precision pedals, premium seating, and displays that pull you right into the action.
Simulator features include:
Your experience includes:
Four customisable race configurations let you adjust track conditions, pedal feel, force feedback and steering response.
From casual racers to serious enthusiasts preparing for real track days, our centre welcomes everyone ready to experience motorsport’s intensity without the consequences.
Perfect for Every Occasion
Whether you're sharpening your racecraft, celebrating a birthday, hosting corporate team-building, or organising a bucks, our facility delivers unforgettable experiences.
Full venue hire is available for exclusive events. Challenge yourself to beat personal bests, battle friends for bragging rights, or learn proper racing techniques from our experienced coaches.
From the moment you arrive, our team welcomes you and guides you through a quick setup, so you get behind the wheel with confidence. Whether you're a beginner, an enthusiast or a pro, you race at your own pace. Test your skills, try something new, or just have fun with friends. Every session is built around you. Racing, your way.
We can run timed races, drift battles, rally stages or full mini-competitions - whatever suits your group.
Email: jon@simrigs.com.au
Phone: 0449 934 473
Address: Essendon CARCO, 71F Matthews Ave, Airport West VIC 3042
*Our online booking system is temporarily down. To book or change a session, email or call Jon and he'll help you out.
All sessions are bookings only — no walk-ins.
Absolutely. Professional racing drivers regularly use simulators for practice and track preparation, but the benefits extend to everyday motorists, too. Sim racing develops crucial skills like spatial awareness, anticipation and vehicle control in a consequence-free environment. It also helps improve your concentration and mental endurance, making you more attentive behind the wheel. Plus, it’s just so much fun.
Sim racing prioritises realism and authentic physics over arcade-style fun. Our professional simulators replicate genuine race car behaviour, accurate tyre physics, suspension dynamics and real-world track surfaces. You'll experience actual racing techniques like trail-braking, weight transfer management and tyre temperature effects – the same variables professional drivers manage.
Arcade games simplify physics for accessibility; sim racing demands proper technique and rewards skill development.
Yes, extensively. Modern racing teams invest millions in simulator technology for race preparation, allowing drivers to learn new circuits, test setup changes, and practice race scenarios without track time costs. Many professional drivers maintain advanced home simulators for continuous skill development between race weekends. The technology has evolved to where lap times and techniques transfer directly from sim to reality.
Interested in learning more? Head to our Melbourne showroom to make a custom rig.
Absolutely. We specialise in full venue buyouts for corporate functions, team-building activities, private parties, and special events. Our events team works with you to customise the experience, whether you want competitive tournaments, coached sessions, or casual racing fun. We can also offer sim racing rigs for hire, so you can set one up at your own event.