Apex Race Centre
Apex Race Centre
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12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Compete with friends, family and colleagues on the same equipment that professional racing drivers use to train and hone their skills. Whether you consider yourself an expert driver or want to become one, you can pilot the finest racing machines around the world's most exciting and challenging race circuits - all at the one and only exhilarating and immersive race centre of its kind in the Southwest.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • SteveNumber6
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A well equipped, well staffed friendly sim racing venue.
    If you fancy yourself as a bit of a Lewis Hamilton then this is a great way to get a flavour of what it's like to drive an F1 car (without the neck/back pain and the every present danger!). Not just F1 cars but all sorts of other types of racing car new and vintage and circuits from all over the world. The staff are racers themselves and extremely knowledgable. I have visited several times with business colleagues and friends just for a bit of fun, and I've joined their club for a bit of guidance from the staff and other club members too to improve my technique. It's situated within the Steamer who do great food and we have a break in the club evening for a bit of BBQ or pizza. A thoroughly entertaining and satisfying experience.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 19 October 2023
  • sarah P
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing experience ….will definitely return
    A brilliant experience for all. Reasonable price. My son and husband loved the session. A range of race tracks and vehicles to choose from. Oli was brilliant with advice and setting challenges. Will definitely return. Well done
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 18 November 2023
  • Chris
    United Kingdom7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic experience. Booking again this month.
    Fantastic experience. Never done this simulation before so went along and loved it. Really friendly staff (Pete) l think his name was. Explained everything really well. We did the 15 mins experience which was great but will be booking the next one for 30mins. Loads of tracks to test, really realistic, can talk to other drivers. Definitely give it a go. Also there is a decent cafe here. We had a breakfast and drinks .
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 4 December 2023
  • Tom H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Work Social
    We went to the Apex Racing Centre for a work social. Oli hosted us really well and made sure the settings were correct for our mixed ability group. If you want an exciting immersive driving experience, I can’t recommend Apex and Oli highly enough! We’ll definitely be back!
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled on business
    Written 5 December 2023
  • Tina K
    Devon, United Kingdom2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Girls, F1 here we come...!
    Wow, what a great time we had! Who knew us girls could be so competitive?! Lol! We were greeted by Peter who explained everything clearly and had us champing at the bit to get racing. If you are thinking of having a go yourself or getting a gift that's something a bit different... THIS IS FOR YOU! 👍
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 8 December 2023
  • Ross T
    Birmingham, United Kingdom11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Superb experience from Peter
    Had a superb morning at Apex. Peter did a great job of building us up to the GT3 class cars. They have a huge selection of tracks and cars; a return visit will be a must as we barely scratched the surface!
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 14 December 2023
  • Jenni c
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Quality Experience!
    First time visiting today. Booked up for my husband and our three grown up adult boys. They were not too sure what to expect but they all had such an amazing experience, lots of laughs, friendly competition and just quality family time! Peter talked us through the controls, what to expect and some hints and tips. He was great! We’ll definitely go back as so many tracks and car options to explore. One visit just isn’t enough. Thank you Apex! Thank you Peter! X
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 28 December 2023
  • John P
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great birthday excitement for 8 Yr old and relaxation for the parents, not words commonly spoken together.
    Ollie was really helpful, and brave, taking on on four 8 yr olds, extra cushions, choosing cars and track combinations for them. A real bargain for 30 mins at the holiday rates. Families we took along had never been there and were amazed by the cafe and relaxed atmosphere. We and they will be back..
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 30 December 2023
  • Matt Blower
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a fantastic set up!
    Wow! Yesterday was my first ever visit to Apex Race Centre and I can't wait to go again! Oli was a fantastic host and gave us an experience to remember. This visit was a business based trip, but as soon as I finished I got on the phone to some of my friends that I would love to race against. This is without doubt the closest I have ever got to real motor racing. I've done track days before but the simulator allows you to really push the limits and test your ability to drive around a racing circuit at speed. Like a lot of blokes, I arrived thinking I'd be the next Nigel Mansell, but I soon realised that this is no computer game. The realistic sounds and feedback from the headset, steering wheel and seat make you realise very quickly that you have to treat the car as if it were real. Just brillaint! When I go next time, I will take 3 friends and the plan is to have a breakfast at the Steamer Cafe before going all out in an actual race. I can't wait.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled on business
    Written 16 January 2024
  • Millie Morrell
    Cullompton, United Kingdom2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great family day out
    We came today as a family for breakfast and thought we would book the Apex Race Centre as we’ve never had a go. Pete went above and beyond explaining everything in depth. My family had a great day out! Thank you
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 9 March 2024
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Andrew F
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Family
This is a truly immersive experience that I thoroughly enjoyed. The team at Apex are friendly and really helpful. The sim rigs are of the highest quality and there are lots of tracks and cars to try. With the recorded telemetry I was able to compare myself to faster racers and see where I could improve my time.

It doesnt matter if you've never done this before or are an experienced sim racer, the team will set you up with a car/track combination that is just right for you.

With The Steamer Cafe supplying great coffee and food this is a fantastic place to unwind and relax.

I hope to return many times and try to work my way up the leaderboard!
Written 16 March 2023
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Tim C
Marlborough, UK4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Family
This is a great addition to Re-Fuel/Steamers.

My children had been asking to go karting for some time but are too young, but here they could sit on my lap and 'drive' a few laps which they absolutely loved. The team at Apex couldn't have been more helpful.

The Sims are excellent and offer a really involved experience for the novice or expert alike. For those with an interest in Motorsport it's a great way to learn a new circuit before the season and for those frustrated want to be racers out there it's a lot cheaper, safer and more accessible than a track day and is a great place to hone some skills.

We will definitely be back.
Written 2 February 2023
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Sara P
Exeter, UK1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Business
I must say that our visit exceeded my expectations, I had an awesome time at Apex Race Centre and it's a must for Formula 1 fans like me, from the start the staff was really helpful and explained everything very clearly and gave us some tips and tricks to go through the session. They adjusted the settings to each of us depending on our skills and it was a total blast racing against each other and feeling the adrenaline rush! Love every minute of it and can't wait to go back with my husband I'm sure he will love it!
Written 11 September 2023
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Chris
United Kingdom7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
Fantastic experience. Never done this simulation before so went along and loved it. Really friendly staff (Pete) l think his name was. Explained everything really well. We did the 15 mins experience which was great but will be booking the next one for 30mins. Loads of tracks to test, really realistic, can talk to other drivers. Definitely give it a go. Also there is a decent cafe here. We had a breakfast and drinks .
Written 4 December 2023
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SP
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Friends
Awesome fun experience! The simulators are very realistic with panoramic wraparound screens. We raced Porches and the seats and steering wheel vibrate/rumble with the terrain which makes it mega exciting.

Go with a bunch of mates and have a great session of competitive racing and banter with each other on the headsets!

Finish off with amazing food and beverages in the cafe. Great local fun!
Written 2 February 2023
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John P
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
Ollie was really helpful, and brave, taking on on four 8 yr olds, extra cushions, choosing cars and track combinations for them. A real bargain for 30 mins at the holiday rates. Families we took along had never been there and were amazed by the cafe and relaxed atmosphere. We and they will be back..
Written 30 December 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Matt Blower
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Business
Wow! Yesterday was my first ever visit to Apex Race Centre and I can't wait to go again! Oli was a fantastic host and gave us an experience to remember. This visit was a business based trip, but as soon as I finished I got on the phone to some of my friends that I would love to race against.
This is without doubt the closest I have ever got to real motor racing. I've done track days before but the simulator allows you to really push the limits and test your ability to drive around a racing circuit at speed. Like a lot of blokes, I arrived thinking I'd be the next Nigel Mansell, but I soon realised that this is no computer game. The realistic sounds and feedback from the headset, steering wheel and seat make you realise very quickly that you have to treat the car as if it were real. Just brillaint!
When I go next time, I will take 3 friends and the plan is to have a breakfast at the Steamer Cafe before going all out in an actual race. I can't wait.
Written 16 January 2024
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SteveNumber6
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
If you fancy yourself as a bit of a Lewis Hamilton then this is a great way to get a flavour of what it's like to drive an F1 car (without the neck/back pain and the every present danger!). Not just F1 cars but all sorts of other types of racing car new and vintage and circuits from all over the world. The staff are racers themselves and extremely knowledgable. I have visited several times with business colleagues and friends just for a bit of fun, and I've joined their club for a bit of guidance from the staff and other club members too to improve my technique. It's situated within the Steamer who do great food and we have a break in the club evening for a bit of BBQ or pizza. A thoroughly entertaining and satisfying experience.
Written 19 October 2023
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James D
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Friends
I'm so pleased this centre is open just down the road from me. The racing rigs are state of the art and so immersive, it's so much fun to get the feeling of being behind the wheel of a super car, also it's not too expensive. The guys running it are really freindly and helpful with lots of knowledge. Will definitely be visiting a lot to improve my track times. If you want to have a go at sim racing they will teach you all you need to know to set a decent laptime.
Written 30 March 2023
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Luke P
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
My 16 year old son and I love F1 so decided to have a go on a sim. This was the closest venue to us living in Cornwall. So worth the drive! We had such a fantastic time. Oli was very friendly and helpful and the sims are amazing. We raced F1 cars against each other on different tracks for nearly an hour. It was brilliant and full data analysis was sent to us by email afterwards. We will definitely be going back. The Cafe happens to be excellent as well. If you love motorsport this place is a must visit.
Written 27 July 2023
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