Upcoming events.
Events schedule
Sim racing is about competition, excitement, and the rush of going wheel-to-wheel with friends, chasing lap records, or battling for victory against other racers.
On this page, you’ll find our event schedule, including regular racing nights, competitive challenges, and special one-off events.
We host scheduled and spontaneous events, so check back often!
Looking for something more exclusive? You can also book a private event for your group and take over the track!
As an Apex Club member, you’ll get access to exclusive membership events and early access to ticketed events, ensuring you never miss out on the action.
Formula Challenge - Pirelli Italian GP
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing as Shift Arcade brings the F1 Challenge to life! This event series follows the official F1 calendar, giving you the chance to race F1 cars on the same legendary circuits as the world’s best drivers.
Formula Challenge - Qatar Airways Azerbaijan GP
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing as Shift Arcade brings the F1 Challenge to life! This event series follows the official F1 calendar, giving you the chance to race F1 cars on the same legendary circuits as the world’s best drivers.
Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta GT3
Car: GT3 Car Track: Road Atlanta Practice: 25 minutes Qualifying: 10 minutes Race: 25 minutes Car/Class: GT3 • Track: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta (2.54 mi / 12 turns) Expect: Fast Esses, crucial T7 exit, overtakes into 10A/10B. Notes: Arrive 10 min early • Clean racing, give space. Join the grid!
Formula Challenge - Singapore Airlines Singapore GP
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing as Shift Arcade brings the F1 Challenge to life! This event series follows the official F1 calendar, giving you the chance to race F1 cars on the same legendary circuits as the world’s best drivers.
APEX Club Night - October
Apex Club Night – Exclusive Monthly Racing Event!
As a special thank-you to our Apex Club members, we’re introducing Apex Club Night – a monthly appreciation event packed with free racing, competitions, and community fun!
Formula Challenge - MSC Cruises United States GP
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing as Shift Arcade brings the F1 Challenge to life! This event series follows the official F1 calendar, giving you the chance to race F1 cars on the same legendary circuits as the world’s best drivers.
Formula 1 • Silverstone GP
Formula 1 • Silverstone GP
Car: F1 Car Circuit: Silverstone Schedule: 25m Practice • 10m Qualifying • 25m Race Class/Track: Formula 1 • Silverstone GP (3.66 mi / 18 corners) Highlights: Legendary Maggotts & Becketts, precision at Copse, overtakes through Stowe and Club. Reminder: Be early • Respect racing lines • Keep it clean. Take your place on the grid!
Formula Challenge - Mexico City GP
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing as Shift Arcade brings the F1 Challenge to life! This event series follows the official F1 calendar, giving you the chance to race F1 cars on the same legendary circuits as the world’s best drivers.
Formula Challenge - MSC Cruises São Paulo GP
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing as Shift Arcade brings the F1 Challenge to life! This event series follows the official F1 calendar, giving you the chance to race F1 cars on the same legendary circuits as the world’s best drivers.
APEX Club Night - November
Apex Club Night – Exclusive Monthly Racing Event!
As a special thank-you to our Apex Club members, we’re introducing Apex Club Night – a monthly appreciation event packed with free racing, competitions, and community fun!
Formula Challenge - Heineken Las Vegas GP
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing as Shift Arcade brings the F1 Challenge to life! This event series follows the official F1 calendar, giving you the chance to race F1 cars on the same legendary circuits as the world’s best drivers.
LMH Car Circuit: Monza
le Mans Hypercar • Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Car: LMH
Car Circuit: Monza
Schedule: 25m Practice
• 10m Qualifying
• 25m Race
Class/Track: Le Mans Hypercar • Autodromo Nazionale Monza (3.60 mi / 11 corners)
Highlights: Flat-out straights, late braking into the Rettifilo chicane, overtakes through Variante della Roggia and Ascari.
Reminder: Arrive early • Respect braking zones • Race fair.
Claim your spot on the grid!
Why Join?
Test Your Skills – Feel the speed and precision of Formula 1.
Real Tracks, Real Racing – Every event mirrors the real F1 calendar.
Compete for Glory – Leaderboards track the best times of the season.
Ultimate Fan Experience – Race before the real Grand Prix and compare your times with F1 drivers.
Whether you’re an F1 fanatic, a sim racing enthusiast, or just looking for an exciting challenge, the DriveSims F1 Challenge is the ultimate way to experience Formula 1!
Think you have what it takes? Join the F1 Challenge and race around the world!
Formula Challenge - Qatar Airways Qatar GP
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing as Shift Arcade brings the F1 Challenge to life! This event series follows the official F1 calendar, giving you the chance to race F1 cars on the same legendary circuits as the world’s best drivers.
Formula Challenge - Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi GP
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing as Shift Arcade brings the F1 Challenge to life! This event series follows the official F1 calendar, giving you the chance to race F1 cars on the same legendary circuits as the world’s best drivers.
APEX Club Night - December
Apex Club Night – Exclusive Monthly Racing Event!
As a special thank-you to our Apex Club members, we’re introducing Apex Club Night – a monthly appreciation event packed with free racing, competitions, and community fun!
This will be held on the first Thursday of each month.
Each month, members will get early access to the new HotLap Challenge (HLC), along with custom competitions designed just for the event. Whether you’re here to set records, race against fellow members, or just enjoy the thrill of the sims, Apex Club Night is your chance to experience premium racing at no cost!
F1 Car – Red Bull : Circuit of the Americas
Car: F1 Car – Red Bull 2024 Circuit: Circuit of the Americas Schedule: 25m Practice • 10m Qualifying • 25m Race Class/Track: Formula 1 • COTA (3.43 mi / 20 turns) Highlights: Uphill run into T1, fast Esses in Sector 1, technical stadium section, overtakes into T12. Reminder: Arrive 10 min early • Hold your line • Race clean. Line up on the grid!
APEX Club Night - September
Apex Club Night – Exclusive Monthly Racing Event!
As a special thank-you to our Apex Club members, we’re introducing Apex Club Night – a monthly appreciation event packed with free racing, competitions, and community fun!
APEX Club Night - August
5:00 PM 8:00 PM
Apex Club Night – Exclusive Monthly Racing Event!
As a special thank-you to our Apex Club members, we’re introducing Apex Club Night – a monthly appreciation event packed with free racing, competitions, and community fun!
Formula Challenge - Heineken Dutch GP
Shift Arcade (map)
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing as Shift Arcade brings the F1 Challenge to life! This event series follows the official F1 calendar, giving you the chance to race F1 cars on the same legendary circuits as the world’s best drivers.
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Shift Arcade (map)
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing as Shift Arcade brings the F1 Challenge to life! This event series follows the official F1 calendar, giving you the chance to race F1 cars on the same legendary circuits as the world’s best drivers.
APEX Club Night - June
Apex Club Night – Exclusive Monthly Racing Event!
As a special thank-you to our Apex Club members, we’re introducing Apex Club Night – a monthly appreciation event packed with free racing, competitions, and community fun!
Each month, members will get early access to the new HotLap Challenge (HLC), along with custom competitions designed just for the event. Whether you’re here to set records, race against fellow members, or just enjoy the thrill of the sims,
APEX Club Night - May
Apex Club Night – Exclusive Monthly Racing Event!
As a special thank-you to our Apex Club members, we’re introducing Apex Club Night – a monthly appreciation event packed with free racing, competitions, and community fun!
Each month, members will get early access to the new HotLap Challenge (HLC), along with custom competitions designed just for the event. Whether you’re here to set records, race against fellow members, or just enjoy the thrill of the sims,
F1 Challenge - Race6: Miami
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing as Shift Arcade brings the F1 Challenge to life! This event series follows the official F1 calendar, giving you the chance to race F1 cars on the same legendary circuits as the world’s best drivers.
F1 Challenge - Race5: Jeddah
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing as Shift Arcade brings the F1 Challenge to life! This event series follows the official F1 calendar, giving you the chance to race F1 cars on the same legendary circuits as the world’s best drivers.
F1 Challenge - Race4: Sakhir
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing as Shift Arcade brings the F1 Challenge to life! This event series follows the official F1 calendar, giving you the chance to race F1 cars on the same legendary circuits as the world’s best drivers.
APEX Club Night - April
Apex Club Night – Exclusive Monthly Racing Event!
As a special thank-you to our Apex Club members, we’re introducing Apex Club Night – a monthly appreciation event packed with free racing, competitions, and community fun!
Each month, members will get early access to the new HotLap Challenge (HLC), along with custom competitions designed just for the event. Whether you’re here to set records, race against fellow members, or just enjoy the thrill of the sims,
Hot Lap Challenge - April
The Hot Lap Challenge is a monthly racing competition where drivers compete to set the fastest lap time around a circuit.
With prizes and a place on the leaderboard at stake, how fast are you?
F1 Challenge - Race3: Suzuka
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing as Shift Arcade brings the F1 Challenge to life! This event series follows the official F1 calendar, giving you the chance to race F1 cars on the same legendary circuits as the world’s best drivers.
Holi
Shift Arcade’s Holi Celebration – Where Speed Meets Color!
Holi is a festival of vibrancy, joy, and breaking boundaries—a time when colors fly, spirits soar, and everyone comes together in celebration. But what could be more colorful and exhilarating than racing?
F1 Challenge - Race2: Shanghai
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing as Shift Arcade brings the F1 Challenge to life! This event series follows the official F1 calendar, giving you the chance to race F1 cars on the same legendary circuits as the world’s best drivers.
Hot Lap Challenge - March
The Hot Lap Challenge is a monthly racing competition where drivers compete to set the fastest lap time around a circuit.
With prizes and a place on the leaderboard at stake, how fast are you?
F1 Challenge - Race1: Melbourne
F1 Challenge – Race Like the Pros!
Experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing as Shift Arcade brings the F1 Challenge to life! This event series follows the official F1 calendar, giving you the chance to race F1 cars on the same legendary circuits as the world’s best drivers.