Question 1

Where can I drive an ACTORACER racing simulator?

Accepted Answer

ACTORACER racing simulators are installed in over 40 sim race centers across nine countries, including Windeck, Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Essen, Hanover, Düsseldorf, Lich, Cloppenburg, Limburg-Runkel, Tenerife and Hong Kong, with Dubai in preparation. At the headquarters in Windeck, In der Raubach 18, you can compare several models directly in the ACTORACER showroom by appointment. Further locations are in Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain and Portugal. All centers run identical full-motion hardware, so lap times are comparable between locations.

Question 2

How much does an hour in a racing simulator cost?

Accepted Answer

Prices are set by the individual sim race centers; typical sessions run 15, 30 or 60 minutes at a low double-digit euro figure per 15 minutes. Group bookings, race formats across several simulators and corporate events are usually quoted as packages. Because the centers are independent businesses, the price list of the respective location always applies. Current price ranges across the network: on request.

Question 3

Do I need a driving licence?

Accepted Answer

No — you do not need a driving licence to drive an ACTORACER, because the simulator is operated on private premises inside the center. Club membership is not required either; anyone can book a session and take part in the race series. All you need is enough height for seat and belt plus the minimum age of 14. Learner drivers also use the driving-school models to prepare for real traffic.

Question 4

What is the minimum age to drive a simulator?

Accepted Answer

ACTORACER simulators can be used from the age of 14, because seat position, belt and pedal distance can be set safely from that body size on. Younger guests drive only by arrangement with the center and accompanied by an adult. Seat, belt, wheel position and pedal distance are adjusted to the driver before every session. Motion intensity can be reduced for beginners.

Question 5

Can beginners drive?

Accepted Answer

Yes — beginners drive the ACTORACER without any prior experience; center staff brief you before the session and enable driving aids such as ABS, traction control and steering assist if needed. Car and track are chosen to match experience, for example a touring car on a straightforward circuit instead of a GT3 on the Nordschleife. The platform's motion intensity can be reduced so the first session stays calm. Anyone who wants more steps up car class and track difficulty session by session.

Question 6

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Sports shoes with a thin sole are recommended, because the hydraulic pedals require a fine feel for brake pressure. Clothing should be sporty and comfortable too — driving the simulator is physical work and you will sweat, especially in longer sessions. High heels, stiff boots and loose jackets get in the way of pedal work and belt fit. A helmet or race suit is not needed.

Question 7

Can several people race against each other?

Accepted Answer

Yes — in the sim race centers several ACTORACER rigs are networked to race against each other, with a starting grid, race control and live lap times on the leaderboard. This is the format of the AbA eSport Series, run on identical full-motion hardware in over 40 centers. For corporate events and birthdays the centers put together race formats with qualifying and a final. How many simulators run simultaneously depends on the location.

Question 8

Can you give a racing simulator session as a gift?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the sim race centers issue vouchers for ACTORACER sessions, typically for 15, 30 or 60 minutes or as a race format for groups. Vouchers are booked directly with the chosen center, because date, price and validity are set there. Popular options are two-person packages with qualifying and a race, including a briefing by the staff. Locations and contact details are listed in the center overview on actoracer.de.

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