For car racing enthusiasts, World of Racing opened its doors to Kansas City this spring as the first of its kind, local car simulator experience to immerse yourself in the thrill of the track! With over a dozen full-motion sims and courses to lean into, drivers can choose from the 30-minute Quick Race, 55-minute Full Race, or the 55-minute Nordschleife Hotlapping Experiences that will challenge your mental and physical handling skills necessary for successfully completing each race.
With the heightened popularity of F1, thanks to a return to the US in 2000 and the Netflix series Formula 1: Drive to Survive, racing has never been more en vogue than it is today, making the addition of this recreational destination even more exhilarating.
Owner and KC-native, Todd Dieffenbach is a self-proclaimed F1 fanatic, most recently attending the November 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix: It is here that he made the connection of a lifetime with World of Racing founder Donovan Janus who invited him into a firsthand experience of his premier sim racing technology as part of the event’s adjacent festivities, which quickly led to conversations about franchising the country’s first location right here in Leawood.
The opportunity to give adrenaline junkies and racing fans a highly realistic driving experience is the mission, therefore all simulators are equipped with motions that absolutely nothing else can compare to. Plus, the World of Racing encompasses a relaxed vibe sporting vintage car-themed accessories and a showstopper carpool table.
Headsets add to the experience, drawing drivers into the cockpit as if the engine’s intensity is right there in front of them. While visitors can race solo, part of the fun includes racing against others, eliciting some good old-fashioned trash talk and friendly competition.
Bring your crew and book your sims ahead of time, or consider renting the paddock out for a private event. And, in the words of Ricky Bobby, “If you ain’t first, you’re last.” See you all at the paddock!
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