Route 4 in Paramus has mattress stores, furniture stores and electronics stores. It does not, as a rule, have race cars.
It does now, sort of. At 145 Route 4, SIM1Racing has packed 20 racing simulators into an 8,000-square-foot space and calls itself “the largest sim-racing center in America.” We can’t check that claim. We can tell you it’s not a video arcade with steering wheels bolted on. These are serious rigs, the kind that sim-racing enthusiasts spend thousands of dollars building at home, and here you can rent one for twenty minutes.
What you’re actually sitting in
If the gear means nothing to you, skip to the next section. If it does, here’s the list SIM1Racing publishes.
SIM1Racing lists Simucube direct-drive wheelbases, the same kind of motor serious home racers use. The force feedback starts at 30% and can be adjusted while you drive via the button box. The wheel choices are a Simucube Tahko round wheel and a Cube Controls Mercedes-AMG GT wheel. The site says its hydraulic load-cell pedals are calibrated to 100 pounds of force: they respond to pressure rather than how far the pedal moves.
In front of you is a 49-inch curved Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 ultrawide. For $10 more you can add a Meta Quest 3 VR headset for up to one hour per session.
Then there’s the motion. Some cockpits sit on a 4-DOF motion system, with actuators that tilt and shake the seat as the car brakes, turns and hits bumps. The homepage advertises “full-motion” simulators, but the equipment page says motion is on select rigs. If moving is the whole point for you, ask for a motion cockpit when you book.
The owner, Felix, built the PCs himself, according to the site.
What it costs
You pay for the simulator, not per person. You can swap drivers during your slot, which makes it cheaper with a friend.
| Session | Price |
|---|---|
| 20 minutes | $25 |
| 40 minutes | $45 |
| 60 minutes | $60 |
| Day Pass | $120, unlimited |
| VR session (one hour, no simulator booking needed) | $70 plus tax |
Twenty minutes sounds short. For a first visit, though, consider 40 or 60. That leaves more time to get used to the controls before you start chasing a faster lap.
There are weekday deals: bonus time on Mondays, a discount for groups of two or more drivers on Tuesdays, $20 off the Day Pass on Wednesdays, $15 off a sprint race on Thursdays and buy-one-get-one VR on Fridays with a minimum one-hour session. Bookings aren’t refundable, but you can reschedule if you tell them ahead of time.
If you get hooked, memberships start at $100 a month and come with discounted racing.
Who it’s for
Honestly? Broader than you’d think. SIM1Racing welcomes beginners and walk-ins.
If you want to get faster, there are group classes for adults and kids, private one-on-one coaching, and weekly and monthly qualifiers that lead to championship events with prizes. All 20 cars can race each other on the same track at once, which is when it stops feeling like a game.
The booking and equipment pages don’t give a general minimum age or height for racing. If you’re bringing young kids, call first: (201) 988-1329.
Parties, teams and car people
This is probably where SIM1Racing earns its keep. Private rooms are priced by the hour:
| Private room or venue | Price per hour |
|---|---|
| 4 simulators (4–8 people) | $240 |
| 6 simulators (6–12) | $360 |
| 8 simulators (8–16) | $480 |
| 12 simulators (12–24) | $720 |
| All 20 simulators (20–40 people) | $1,200 |
| The whole building, with the VIP lounge and event space | $2,000 |
The add-ons are cheap: a 30-minute pre-race driving lesson for $10 a person, a photographer for $50 per event, and VR for $10 per simulator per hour. You can bring your own food and drinks, with a $5 per person cleaning fee. The lounge has ping pong, foosball, a poker table and a wet bar with a fridge and microwave.
It also runs things you wouldn’t expect from a sim center. There are Cars & Coffee meets in the parking lot, announced on Instagram, and watch parties for Formula 1, IMSA and WEC races on a 230-inch screen. Car clubs have found it too: the New Jersey chapter of the BMW Car Club of America listed a sim-racing night there in March 2026.
Before you go
SIM1Racing is at 145 Route 4 in Paramus, and it’s open every day from 11am to 11pm, Sundays included. That’s worth noting in a borough where most stores close on Sunday. The venue advertises more than 250 parking spaces.
Book online through the “Book Now” link on sim1racing.com, or call (201) 988-1329 for events. Gift cards are sold on the site.
Quick answers
How much is SIM1Racing?
$25 for 20 minutes, $45 for 40, $60 for an hour, or $120 for a Day Pass. Prices are per simulator, and you can share it.
Do I need to book?
No, walk-ins are welcome. Booking online reserves a simulator for your selected time.
Can I have a birthday party there?
Yes. Private rooms start at $240 an hour for four simulators, and you can bring your own food for a $5 per person cleaning fee.
Is it open on Sundays?
Yes, from 11am to 11pm, seven days a week.
Prices and details from SIM1Racing’s website, October 2026. Confirm before booking.
Sources
- SIM1Racing: home
- SIM1Racing: Daily Rates
- SIM1Racing: Equipment
- SIM1Racing: Group Packages
- SIM1Racing: Events and weekday offers
- SIM1Racing: Competitions
- BMW CCA New Jersey: Sim Racing Night at SIM1
