Academy Sim Lounge in Tampa with rows of racing simulator rigs
Tampa, FL · Sim Racing Lounge

RACE LIKE
YOU MEAN IT.

8 racing simulators, 2 driving simulators and a flight simulator. Motion platform, triple-screen, and single-screen rigs. iRacing, Assetto Corsa, and 170+ cars across 140+ tracks. Built by real drivers.

SESSIONS FROM $40/HR
WALK-INFri & Sat · 2–10PM
APPT ONLYSun · Mon · Wed · Thu
Hours & availability at booking.academysim.com →
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★ Simulators Built by Drivers
★ Founded by a Former Army Ranger
Location
1421 Massaro Blvd, Tampa
Sims
8 Racing · 2 Driving · 1 Flight
Library
170+ Cars · 140+ Tracks
Rated
5.0 ★ on Google
Hours

Hours & How To Visit

Two ways to race with us. Friday and Saturday you can walk in. Sun, Mon, Wed & Thu by appointment; closed to the public Tuesday. Book your time first so a rig is waiting.

Walk-In Welcome
No reservation needed
Friday2:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday2:00 – 10:00 PM
Come as you are. Rigs are first-come during these hours, though booking ahead still guarantees your seat on busy nights.
Book Ahead
Reserve your time first
Sunday12:00 – 6:00 PM
Monday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday12:00 – 9:00 PM
Reserve online and a rig is set up and ready when you arrive.
Tuesday Closed.
No experience needed
Staff set up first-timers and get you comfortable in minutes. Nothing to bring, nothing to know.
One-hour sessions
One-hour sessions, every day. Book 1 to 4 hours.
Kids welcome
Kids race regularly and birthday parties are one of our most popular bookings.
One rig per racer
Everyone in your group drives at the same time. Add a sim for each racer when you book.
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The Lineup

BROWSE OUR SIMULATORS

From the flagship motion-platform rig to fast-and-friendly single-screen setups, plus dedicated student driving simulators for driver's ed and a flight simulator.

Motion GT racing simulator
FLAGSHIP
MOTION GT
3DOF motion platform reproduces braking dive, cornering roll, and curb impacts. Triple 34" curved screens, direct drive wheel, active pedals.
MotionTriple ScreenActive Pedals6-Speed
$60 / HR
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Academy flight simulator rig with stick, yoke, throttle quadrant and rudder pedals
✈ FLIGHT SIMULATOR
FLIGHT SIM
Force feedback stick, airliner yoke, throttle quadrant and rudder pedals on a big curved screen. Take off from any airport in the world, try a tricky landing, or fly a fighter jet. A flight experience for fun, not FAA flight training. See what you can fly →
Any AirportFighter JetAges 8+No Experience
$40 / HR
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Pro Cockpit triple-screen racing simulator
TRIPLE SCREEN
PRO COCKPIT
Triple 32" curved screens with direct drive wheel and active pedals. The wide view without the motion premium.
Triple ScreenActive PedalsDirect Drive
$50 / HR
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Manual Cockpit racing simulator with H-pattern shifter
SHIFTER + CLUTCH
MANUAL COCKPIT
Real 6-speed H-pattern shifter with handbrake, direct drive wheel, and 49" curved screen. Rally, drift, or classic GT. Manual transmission simulator →
6-SpeedHandbrakeActive Pedals
$50 / HR
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Single Race Rig racing simulator
QUICK START
SINGLE RACE RIG
Direct drive wheel, 49" curved screen, bass shakers. Great for first-timers and quick lap sessions.
Direct DriveBass Shakers
$40 / HR
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Student Driving Simulator
★ DRIVER'S EDUCATION
STUDENT DRIVING SIM
Two dedicated driver-ed rigs running City Car Driving Enterprise, real-world traffic, weather, and road conditions. Built for new drivers, teen programs, and schools.
City Car DrivingManual + AutoReal TrafficSeatbelt Sensor
FOR STUDENTS
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Full lounge buyout, all 8 racing simulators
★ FULL LOUNGE BUYOUT
BOOK THEM ALL
Lock out the entire lounge, all 8 racing simulators reserved for your group, with nobody else in the room. $249 for an hour, $449 for two, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Friday and Saturday are $300 and $549. Cheaper than booking six rigs separately, and you get all eight. Great for birthdays, bachelor parties, car clubs, and small team outings. (Driving and flight sims not included.)

This is private simulator time, not a hosted event. We'll get everyone set up and running, but there's no race director, tournament format, or catering. Want us to run the whole thing? See hosted race events →

Bigger group, or a date that will not book online? Ask for a quote →

Want us to host it? Our party packages add a host, a race format and leaderboard results from $599. Larger staffed events with catering and full setup are quoted separately from $2,000 at inquiry.academysim.com. The buyout above is the self-run option.
All 8 SimsPrivate EventPartiesCorporate
FROM $249 / 1 HR
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Like the hardware? Academy builds custom simulators, from a single screen to full motion. See sim builds →

Racers side by side on triple-screen simulator rigs at Academy Sim Lounge
From The Drivers

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

5.0 stars on Google from first-timers, families, coached drivers, and sim racers who already own a rig. Real words, real visits.

First-Timer
★★★★★

"My first time ever visiting a sim racing lounge and I'm super impressed. The staff made me feel welcome and set me up as a beginner. My 2 hr session flew by! Wheel and pedals were so realistic it felt like I was actually on a track."

Alberto P. · via Google
Family
★★★★★

"5 star, great experience for the whole family! My son is 10 and absolutely loved it. The guys running this were super patient and educating, fun shop too! We will definitely be back for more fun!"

Brittany M. · via Google
Coaching
★★★★★

"Gearing up for my Cleetus McFarland Driving Experience, I wanted to shave my lap times. Malikai set me up with a Crown Vic tuned to match the cars at the Freedom Factory. The venue, the service, and the results were all top-notch."

Michael M. · via Google
Learn Cars & Tracks
★★★★★

"Stellar experience learning different types of cars and tracks! I booked sessions to learn drifting, heel-toe, and rally. So much progress is made in even a single session, super thankful to Malikai for his awesome coaching!"

Abigail W. · via Google
Experienced Sim Racer
★★★★★

"I have my own sim racing setup at home but the ones here were out of this world. Owner was amazing and very helpful, always sought to give out tips even when not asked. If you're looking for coaching, this is the spot."

Kevin C. · via Google
Group Night
★★★★★

"I came to just watch the F1 race but fell in love with the environment. The simulators are unlike anything I've ever had the pleasure of racing before. If you're a fan of racing, come check this place out!"

Alex G. · via Google
5.0 ★ · READ THE REVIEWS ON GOOGLE →
Party Packages

Want Us To Host It?

The buyout gives you the room. A party package adds a host who runs the racing for you, so your group just shows up and drives.

2 HOURS · UP TO 10 RACERS
Pit Stop Party
A 2 hour private buyout of the lounge. A host runs a short race format for your group, with leaderboard results at the end.
$599 SUN-THU  ·  $699 FRI-SAT
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2 HOURS · UP TO 16 RACERS
Grand Prix Party
Everything in the Pit Stop Party, plus qualifying and a full race, and pizza and drinks.
$899 SUN-THU  ·  $999 FRI-SAT
REQUEST THIS PARTY →

MORE ABOUT PARTIES →

Party packages are booked by request. Send your date and group size and we will confirm availability.

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Track Guides

Running A Track Weekend?

Free corner-by-corner guides to the circuits our drivers run, plus how to prepare so your paid track time gets spent driving, not learning where the track goes.

SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY · 90 MIN AWAY
Sebring Track Guide
The corners that decide your lap, who runs events there, and how to get the most out of your first track day.
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Explore The Lounge

EVERYTHING WE COVER IN TAMPA

Every racing format, every track guide and every car class, in one place.

Racing Formats

Track Guides

Car Classes

More To Explore

Questions

GOOD TO KNOW

No experience needed. The rigs run everything from arcade-friendly to full simulation, and staff get first-timers comfortable in minutes. Most people are setting competitive laps within their first session.
Over 170 cars across more than 140 tracks through iRacing and Assetto Corsa, GT3, open-wheel, rally, drift, NASCAR, and classic GT, on real-world circuits worldwide.
From a solo session up to a full lounge of racers rotating through all 8 racing rigs. Friend groups, birthday parties, and corporate teams are all welcome. For larger groups, a full lounge buyout is $249 for an hour or $449 for two Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and $300 or $549 on Friday and Saturday, with all 8 rigs and nobody else in the room.
Yes. A full lounge buyout is $249 for one hour or $449 for two Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and $300 or $549 on Friday and Saturday, all 8 racing simulators and the run of the space for your group, with nobody else in the room.
Yes. The Pit Stop Party is a 2 hour private buyout with a host running a short race format and leaderboard results, for up to 10 racers: $599 Sunday to Thursday, $699 Friday and Saturday. The Grand Prix Party adds qualifying and a full race, and pizza and drinks, for up to 16 racers: $899 Sunday to Thursday, $999 Friday and Saturday. Both are booked by request.
The Motion GT adds a 3DOF motion platform that reproduces braking, cornering, and curb feel. Pro Cockpit and Manual Cockpit are static triple- and single-screen setups with direct drive wheels. Single Race Rigs are quick-start single-screen setups ideal for first-timers.
Yes. One flight sim rig with a force feedback stick, yoke, throttle quadrant and rudder pedals. $40 for an hour, ages 8 and up, no experience needed. Same hours as the racing sims, and it isn't part of a lounge buyout. It's a flight experience for fun, not FAA flight training. See what you can fly.
Yes. Our dedicated Student Driving Simulator runs City Car Driving Enterprise with real traffic, weather, and road conditions, built for new drivers, teen driver programs, and schools.
Absolutely. Kids race regularly, and birthday parties are one of our most popular bookings. The Student Driving Simulator is also built for new and teen drivers.
1421 Massaro Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619. Call us at (813) 355-9071.
Three racers in Academy Sim Lounge rigs viewed from behind the seats

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