The Race Cave

A racing drivers shoes have very thin and flat rubber soles. This enables the driver to feel the pressure that he is asserting to the pedals. Professional simulator drivers wear similar boots or race barefoot. Normal shoes are fine, we don't recommend racing in high heels.

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We have an extensive range of cars and circuits which we utilise to provide our drivers with the best experience possible. Classic open wheelers, modern F1 cars, touring and Rally cars are all available to race on a variety of terrains.

As we cater to a broad range of clients we utilise a variety of software in order to provide visitors to The Race Cave with the best racing experience possible. This enables us to host Formula 1, Touring car and Rally races suited to each drivers ability.

We are able to set the simulators to automatic or manual transmission depending on your skill level.

Visitors to The Race Cave are welcome to bring their own food and drink to the venue. McDonald's, KFC, Frankie and Bennys, Nando's and The Pottery Pub are all located within walking distance or visitors are welcome to order from nearby Domino's pizza in Pontypridd.

Food and drink are to be consumed in The Red Bull Room, this is recomended during a break between races to refuel.

During your visit to The Race Cave you will be wanting to spend your time Racing on our Simulators and not at the dinner table. Group bookings vary considerably in length with packages typically anywhere from 1-8 hours. With this in mind we are able to offer solutions to suit each clients requirements. Our Red Bull Room is utilised both as a reception and spectator area. The use of the room as an area to enjoy food is included in some of our larger packages so that Drivers can refuel. We do not provide food, however you are welcome to bring your own or utilise one of the many popular food outlets located nearby including McDonalds, KFC, Nando’s, Dominoes and Franky and Benny’s.

Ask any F1 Driver and they will tell you that driving can be thirsty work! You are welcome to bring your own drinks and when your package includes the use of our Red Bull Room you are welcome to bring your own food also!

No disabled lift to 1st floor to access The Red Bull Room

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If you are tall enough to reach the pedals then we believe that you should be able to Race.

The simulators are not suitable for individuals with the following conditions:

Photosensitive epilepsy

Heart problems or high blood pressure

Highly sensitive to motion sickness

Pregnant women

Our full motion simulator is generating forces to simulate car movement and therefore are not suitable for individuals with weak necks and frail backs.

Where there's a will there's a way! We have ways of ensuring that individuals with disabilities don't miss out on the fun. There are limits to what we can achieve, therefore please feel free to call us to discuss the individual drivers requirements.

We recommend that our simulators be utilised by anyone from the age of 10 and up.

Yes, hence the minimum age of 10 upwards. Anyone shorter than the average 10 yr old would not be able to reach the pedals without adult assistance. The minimum height that we recommended is 140 cm.

We utilise bucket seats which can be found in racing cars. The seats are narrow fitting in order to offer the driver support. An individuals shape is therefore more relevant than their weight.

We open the venue for private bookings.

In addition to the above we are also arrange 'race meetings' and 'open days' which we announce on our Facebook page.

Race individually or as a team of two or more Drivers against other teams. Batak light reaction challenge games and our motorcycle simulators can be utilised to accumulate additional points!

We have 17 Driving Simulators in our Ferrari Room, therefore this is the maximum number of drivers that we are able to host indoors at any one time. We have seating for up to 20 in our breakout room The Red Bull Room so that larger parties can alternate when team racing for up to 34 Drivers.

We appreciate that coordinating a large group can be difficult and guests will arrive at different times. With this in mind we utilise our Red Bull Room as a reception area and advise that guests arrive no less than 15 minutes prior to the time of your booking for a ‘briefing session’. This will ensure that the racing is not delayed.