Back here again! Kiddo still having so much fun. Staff, Ash, Beau, Ryan still amazing! read more

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First impression staff was very kind and professional and also very fun. As first time customers we were really impressed and look forward to coming back. This is a cool place the atmosphere is so cool and very clean and comfortable. There's a vending machine to help yourself to something to drink and snack in between races. The atmosphere really makes you feel like you are at a vip racetrack club. The staff is really knowledgeable and really helps you out in understanding how to work the VR and overall made our experience wonderful. I highly recommend coming on a weekday as they get busy on weekends. Can't wait to come back it was seriously effortless fun! Special thank you to put crew member Manuel for making our experience awesome! read more

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World of Racing is pretty awesome. They don't have food but they do help you to your simulation in 3 mins or under. The only thing is that they do not have food. The ambiance is good and the simulations are awesome I highly recommend read more

My wife and I came for my birthday, had a blast. Yeah we crashed almost every lap but still fun. Getting to drive 200 mph on the main straight at a simulated Monza and not have to worry about dying is incredible. Be prepared tho these sims are not easy to drive. read more

Went here with a group of friends for my 30th birthday and had an awesome time. The staff was super chill and easy to talk to. I coordinated with Bradley ahead of time and he was really helpful in setting things up for our group. If you're planning an event, definitely ask them about the different packages. It helps figure out what works best for your budget and group size. They've also got a couple booth tables in the back which can work out well for any food/pizza/snacks. The space itself has a cool vibe. It's dark inside which adds to the whole racing atmosphere. Everything felt well taken care of. The simulators were solid. Way more immersive than I expected. They've got the Pro rigs with triple screens and also Esports setups with a big ultra-wide monitor. I liked that we could book a private session and all be on the same track. Voice chat was on too so we were able to talk some trash and mess around while racing. I drove a Nissan R35 for one race and a formula car for the other. If you're like me and don't already have a dream car in mind, maybe think about it before you go. Makes picking quicker. I didn't expect to sweat, but honestly the steering and motion felt so real I was working harder than I thought. Highly recommend checking this place out. The price may seem high, but if you're into racing or just want to try something new with friends, it's totally worth it. The staff really seems to care about the experience, and it shows through their quality rig setup! read more

World of Racing - Booth setup in the back - Racing Experience Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Awesome time here in the sims! So much fun you'll break a sweat! I'll be back soon! read more

World of Racing - Racing Experience Near Me - Pasadena, California

This place is awesome! I didn't know what to expect, not being big on car racing, but after about 5mins I was hooked. The 1hr session felt like ten minutes from how fun and engaging it is to do these simulators. This is NOT a "video game" it genuinely feels like a real car with all the haptic feedback. Totally worth doing! read more

As a mom to a teenage boy, I really have to try to find new things that he likes because the trips to the park don't cut it like they used to. My kid enjoys racing games, so I looked up a racing spot to visit for his spring break. I found world of racing. It was easy to make a reservation online, which is always a plus. It's in a decent size shopping center with plenty of parking. Once your reservation time comes up, the employee calls you to go over the rules while racing. Everyone gets seated and you're ready to race. The hour really does fly by. My son did the race with all the large screens surrounding him, while I did the other one. He loved it. I enjoyed it. Definitely would recommend it for a family outing. Both of us had fun. read more

World of Racing - Racing Experience Near Me - Pasadena, California

Really recommend, come test your driving skills .super fun sims , truly responsive set ups, friendly staff. A racers play pen.

My daughter's been coming here now for about 3 years and its always a good time. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. I highly recommend as well for private events. read more

What a gem located in Pasadena! Definitely a thrilling experience and a great staff to pair it with! It is so much fun every time I visit this location, I lose track of time. The sims are clean and create such a real driving experience. Must visit 100%! read more

My nephew really enjoyed his time on the sim machine. Restrooms are clean and the gaming area was clean too. Friendly and helpful staff. Will come here again. read more

I took my son here for his 15th birthday with a small group. We have done other simulations before, but this was our first time racing. We did the 1 hour session... boy did time go by fast! The immersive sim was so much fun, but beware if you get motion sickness. Arrive early, as parking can be a challenge. They offer free water bottles and have booth seating are available while you wait. Vending machines are also available for snacks. The staff was very so nice and accommodating. We will definitely come back!! read more

World of Racing - Racing Experience Near Me - Pasadena, California

I want to say thanks to ash and Nacho at world of racing Pasadena what an incredible experience from my son's birthday. Great customer service and great explanation and flexibility on the guys run in the shop today. This was well worth the 25 miles we drove to get here thank you read more

3 times in one month should let you know how much I enjoy going here. Parking: free plaza parking, kinda compact so park on the sides if you care about getting door dings. (I do). Probably the first real serious sim setup this area has seen. Two different types of setup, with what they call an esports setup and pro set-up. Pro-experience customers will have priority in choosing which set up they prefer. The sim racing experience is exactly as I expected. The only downside I have about this place is that all drivers must have the same vehicle on the track, so no class differences I'm not sure if it's a limitation of assetto Corsa or a janitorial decision to keep things easy. All the vehicles drive differently and the tracks are awesome to race on. Lots of choices for assistive systems, and they'll cater to whatever you need. Easy to adjust the seating and steering wheel. Just ask for help if you need it. The force feedback is pretty good and the immersion helps you realize if you're on the pavement or off road. Overall, love this experience! Pricey and I wish there was a membership but it can't keep me from coming back. read more

I found out abt this place via Instagram. I have little experience abt virtual races but the instagram sold me. So I brought my son and his 2 close friends here this morning. When we opened the doors - the boys face lite up. It was like they are in race heaven. The staff are super friendly, very helpful and knowledgeable. This virtual race makes you feel like you are driving a race car - without the full expense. Super fun experience. Highly highly recommend this place!!! I wish there were more stars to give. read more

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Atmosphere is fantastic sim machines are top notch. Super affordable as well with a great staff.

Had a really great time. This experience is really something cool! Peter was great and was awesome with accommodating us!

What an fantastic venue! I dropped by just to check it out and ended up racing for literal hours. Donavan and Bradley are awesome, have a lot of real world on-track (motorbike) experience and were extremely accommodating to me trying out all kinds of cars and tracks. The motion rigs are on a different level and alone are worth the visit. Pro tip, pick the DK6 motion platform, a formula car on a track you know well and that has tons of bumps and curbs. It is an experience to be had! They have all the local tracks as well for the folks looking for some w2w practice with their friends. read more

World of Racing - Racing Experience Near Me - Pasadena, California

Recently visited and had a great time here. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. They're also honest, lost my wallet here and one of them turned it in immediately. As for the sim, the force feedback of the wheel was a lot stronger than I thought it'd be, feels like a car with no power steering lol. Thankfully the feedback is adjustable. This is probably one of the best racing sims I've used so far. Only con is that time seems to pass here way to quick! read more

This was my first experience sim racing and I had a blast. Everything is super well thought out and the rigs are really dialed in for a beginner to hop in and start driving without wasting much time. The staff was great when we there as well as when I called in after to ask a few questions about getting a humble rig of my own at home. Whether you've raced before or this is your first time, you should definitely stop by. Even if you've got a rig at home, it probably doesn't come close to these. read more

I don't usually leave reviews but this place seriously rules. Strongly recommend trying their pro sims, their motion rig and wheel setups simulate real-world driving. Cheaper than a track day and a cool alternative to karting with all sorts of car/track options to choose from. The staff is also friendly, and you can tell they're clearly very passionate about providing an awesome experience. 10/10! read more

Found out about World of Racing from Facebook, so glad I clicked the link. This was a totally awesome experience, very much life like considering it's SIM. I'll be back with the boys for sure. read more

Fun time with my buddies, wish that it was a little cheaper but worth it if you can get enough people to go!

GREAT place! Full immersion with amazing feedback system - between the wrap-around displays, the motion system, the sounds and vibrations, WOW! The staff are knowledgeable & friendly - go check it out! read more

Been here twice in the past. Can't wait to go back. The simulators are very fun and realistic. Safest way to drive fast.

Came here for the Academy session, and had an absolute blast learning from the instructors and staff on hand. Incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The place also features incredible hardware, from the PCs running the sims, to the motion simulators to the direct drive wheels....you'll get to practice on a setup that is top quality. Absolutely loved playing on their rigs. Can't recommend the place enough for novice to experts sim racers. read more

I was on vacation and wanted to try this place out because I do sim racing at home. Had a great time while I was there. For 1 hour I got practice runs, qualifiers, and 2 races. Way better value than any go-karting track. Hope they expand out to northern Utah some day. read more

I was looking for a racing sim to book a session for my husband. The staff were super welcoming and accommodating! It was his first time trying a sim, and the worker (I can't remember his name, young guy with braces) was extremely nice and helpful trying to assist while my husband while he played. Would definitely book again, but for two! read more

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Super cool experience with a group of guys looking to do something new and innovative.

Very fun experience! This is definitely a place to try with a small group of friends for an hour or two.

First and foremost this place is amazing. I have attended one other sim racing place and nothing can compare to these guys. Customer service is always amazing here , Workers get to know you very well, as well as making you feel super comfortable, Very clean , and very friendly even with other customers, and very caring ! I can most definitely say this will be my go-to sim racing spot. I can't wait to attend more race nights or practice nights :). read more

Poorly managed and operated. The staff are great but management seems to be too busy put any effort towards customer service. I called several times, didn't get a response, had to keep calling for three weeks to reach someone in management. When I finally did reach management they offered to help me figure out how to cure my concern, however, I never heard from them again. I think the staff is terrific but management has their heads in the clouds. Wouldn't recommend wasting your time here if you are looking for a high end sim racing experience, but if you don't care about customer service and quality control feel free to give it a shot. I highly recommend Circuit Sim Racing in Woodland Hills if you are looking for not only a realistic racing experience but also good customer service. read more

Amazing experience! I've never used a racing sim before and this was so much fun. Even if you're nervous about getting into it I highly recommend it. read more

I liked the session a lot. It was difficult to race, so I got the third place . But I will definitely try more. Overwhelming experience.

Man this place is amazing! If you're ever wondering if it worth coming, YES!!!! This was the first time on a racing sim outside of the some things with VR. The immersion with the motion rigs is amazing! If you get motion sickness, they do have reduced motion rigs that are also great for you. The 2 hours went by so quick but the rigs are so real that we were wiped at the end. They weren't lying when you can lose weight in these rigs. Makes my daily feel light haha. Brad was amazing at coordinating, queuing, assigning the different drivers in the different rigs. Made the whole experience smooth and super friendly. You have to check out this place. Period. read more

If you love racing, this is definitely a an experience to have and I would recommend the motion rig. The staff is amazing and friendly. If you're new to this, they will definitely make you feel at ease and are very knowledgeable. read more

World of Racing - Motion Rig triple screen - Racing Experience Near Me - Pasadena, California

I wanted to check this place out around the time they first opened, but hadn't actually found the time to visit. I didn't really prioritize experiencing World of Racing since I have my own sim setup. I was lucky enough to get gifted a time attack session this past weekend, and I'm glad I did. The best way I can describe the ambiance of this place is a sim racing version of K1. The place was clean and well maintained. From what I could tell, all of the equipment was in good working order and didn't seem damaged or unmaintained. I had a good conversation with who I think was the owner and his passion for sim racing/racing and pride for what they've built really shows. I saw 3 different types of rigs all equipped with motion, ultra wide to multi-monitor setups, mid to high end wheel sets (no Logitech G920's here), all running Assetto Corsa. The seat I was in had a 4 post motion base and an ultra wide monitor. The wheel base was a Fanatec Podium if I remember correctly. With 30 minutes to get my best time on Donington Park, I got a quick rundown of the button mapping, hopped in the seat, put on the Corsair headphones, and away I went. It took a minute to get used to the motion but, even though the more compact setups of the fleet, I was pleasantly surprised the additional immersion it added. It gave enough tactile feedback to know if I was on rough terrain or on the track where I should be. Track angle also became more than visual cues on the screen. The whole rig was nice, sturdy, and may make you reason why you would need to upgrade a CSL DD Pro to a Podium like, yesterday. If it wasn't apparent, I enjoyed my visit and will definitely plan on coming back again with a group. I came in 5th with a car I'm not familiar with, on a track I don't particularly like, on a motion sim I've never experienced before. I love that there is a place making sim racing more accessible without the commitment/investment. I wish you guys all the best in expanding your offerings and business as a whole. You'll be seeing me again real soon. read more

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DONAVAN and BRADLEY, have made a absolute gem of a sim racing facility, high levels of technology that can be considered to be used as equipment for real racing teams racing teams to acquire track knowledge and perfect each drivers individual racing lines, each of them controlled by absolute units of PC hardware to handle the software used to control these powerhouses as well as running the sim software on the multiple 4k monitors at a ultra high setting and maintain high levels of FPS clarity and smoothness with very low latency and minimal screen sheering. The controls themselves are high quality by Fanatec who arguably is the authority in sim racing, controls can be as heavy or as light as you want , and will give you so much feed back to your hands and feet as a driver. It's so nice it's an absolute dream to be able to pilot these machines and be able to be to race my friends with them i only wish for them to be successful long term! read more

This was my first time ever trying sim racing and I'm so glad that I choose to go to World of Racing in Pasadena. To start the customer service is incredible, I was helped out by Ash who was absolutely amazing. Ash helped me get situated in the cockpit, explained everything very thoroughly, and checked in on me during the race and give me tips and pointers throughout. The way world of racing set everything up was very functional and easy to get the hang of, and everything felt like it was well built and as I was told regularly calibrated by professional drivers. Overall I was very happy for the overall experience, and would definitely recommend this. Heck I made a yelp account just to write this review and would put 7 starts if I could! read more