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Racing Simulator for Private Parties & Birthdays

One seat. One lap. The whole party on the leaderboard. From backyards to Big Sur estates.

◆ The experience

The best party you've ever been to had one thing everyone remembers. The M1CR Porsche GT3 RS racing simulator is that thing. One seat, one lap, the whole party watching the leaderboard. Nobody checks their phone when someone's three-wide at Laguna Seca in their living room.

We bring the rig to private residences, estates, hotel venues, yacht clubs, rooftop terraces, and backyards across California. Wherever the party is, we show up 45 minutes before the first guest and run the show until you tell us to pack down.

The live leaderboard is the social glue. Names go up, fastest laps update, trash talk starts. The entire party's orbit shifts toward the rig within the first 20 minutes of your event.

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Private party racing simulator event with guests competing on live leaderboard
◆ Who books private

Every private party format, covered.

Birthday parties

Make the kid the hero of their own race weekend.

Whether it's a 10-year-old who wants to be Lewis Hamilton or a 50-year-old who drives a 911 on weekends — the experience scales to the driver. The 6-DOF motion platform responds to real physics. First-timers grip the wheel and stare. Experienced drivers immediately start hunting the apex.

Milestone celebrations

30th, 40th, 50th, retirement — give them a memory.

Milestone celebrations work because the entertainment is participatory, not passive. You're not hiring a DJ or a photo booth. You're giving people a genuine skill-based competition to fight for all evening. The leaderboard creates a story arc across the whole night.

Family events

Every age group competes. Nobody sits it out.

Reunions and family events have a natural age range, and the rig handles all of it. Kids run shorter sessions (5 minutes) and still get the full motion experience. Adults run 10–15 minute sessions and actually hot-lap. We can set up separate leaderboards by age group if you want to keep the competition fair across generations.

Surprise parties

We've set up in garages. Under tarps. It works.

Surprise party format is straightforward: we arrive during the setup window, position the rig out of sight, and it's revealed when the guest of honour walks in. The reaction is always worth the logistics. We're experienced with this format and know how to coordinate with a party host who needs to keep a secret.

◆ Locations

From backyards to Big Sur estates.

The rig operates on self-contained solar and battery power. It doesn't need your venue's electricity. It needs a flat-ish surface with vehicle access. That's it.

Private residences in Malibu, Bel Air, Pacific Palisades. Winery estates in Paso Robles and Santa Ynez. Hotel venues in Santa Barbara and Montecito. Marina events in Newport Beach and San Diego. Central Coast ranches with zero infrastructure. We make it work everywhere.

◆ What the crew brings

Dedicated operators. You don't lift a finger.

  • Hosted Party (3 sims)
    1 operator manages the experience end-to-end
  • Full Mobile (4 sims)
    2 operators for seamless guest rotation and coaching
Hosted Racing Party
$2,000
4 hours · 3 sims · 1 operator
Full Mobile Experience
$5,000
4 hours · 4 sims · 2 operators
Add-ons
POA
Photos, replay reel, MC
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◆ FAQ

Private party questions.

How far ahead do I need to book?

Weekend dates book 3–5 weeks out in peak season. Holiday dates — NYE, 4th of July, Christmas Eve — book months ahead. Weekday events are generally available on shorter notice. Book as soon as your date is confirmed.

Is the rig suitable for kids?

Yes. We adjust session length, difficulty, and seat position for younger drivers. The motion platform is genuine but not rough — kids from age 8 up handle it well. See the rig specs for details on the motion range.

How many guests can participate in a half-day?

At 10–15 drivers per hour, a 4-hour half-day can process 40–60 drivers comfortably. Up to 80 works if some guests prefer to spectate. Not everyone will drive — many guests enjoy competing vicariously through the leaderboard. See pricing for the right format by headcount.

What happens if it rains?

The rig runs in light rain with the awning deployed. For exposed outdoor venues with unpredictable weather, we recommend a covered contingency space. We discuss weather policy at booking — most private events have a natural indoor fallback.

Can we post the replay reels and photos on social?

Yes. Individual session clip reels and gallery photos arrive in a Dropbox folder after the event. Fully licensed for personal and social use. Tag @m1circuitracing and we'll share the best ones.

◆ Service areas

Private events across California.

Los Angeles →

Malibu estates, West Hollywood rooftops, Valley celebrations

San Francisco Bay Area →

Birthday events from Palo Alto to Tiburon

San Diego →

La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, and downtown San Diego

Orange County →

Newport Beach estates and Irvine celebrations

Paso Robles →

Estate events and ranch celebrations with no travel surcharge

Santa Barbara →

Montecito, Hope Ranch, and Santa Ynez Valley events

◆ Secure the date

Book the private rig.

No deposit until the contract is signed. Quotes within 24 hours. Dates go fast — lock yours in now.

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