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Apex One Westfield

πŸ“ Westfield, NY

β˜…4.7(87 Google reviews)

New Jersey sim racing venue with motion-platform F1 simulators, triple-screen GT rigs, race watch parties, and day passes. Best suited for older kids and teens with an interest in motorsport.

βœ“ F1 simulatorsβœ“ Motion cockpitsβœ“ Race watch partiesβœ“ Day passesβœ“ Great for groupsβœ“ Teens and adults
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Alex Monterroso

This was my first time at a simulator lounge. I can say that I was impressed with the vibe and look of the place. I attended a recent F1 Watch Party and the staff was super friendly. I will say that Seamus runs around to keep everyone happy and rectifies any issues should they come up. He walks around at the start of the simulator race sessions to ensure everyone is properly situated and resolves any questions should they come up mid-race. The current Simulator setups are phenomenal. I will 100% be in attendance at future events. I see that they host Time Attack Events which are super enticing as well. I personally am most excited to see the new rigs he gets as I attended during the transition period from the old motion rigs to the new motion rigs. Unfortunately, I am unable to speak on the motion rig quality but I look forward to it in January, I believe that is what Seamus mentioned. Regardless, it felt like what I believed a lounge of this sort should be. Great people, chill vibes, and nice aesthetics.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Older kids and teens with genuine interest in racing or F1 get the most from this venue β€” the motion cockpits are genuinely immersive and the competitive element engages motorsport fans for extended sessions. Day passes deliver strong value for groups planning to stay several hours.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Ask about weekday afternoon deals for discounted session rates
⏰Book day passes if your group plans to spend several hours β€” better value than single sessions
🎟️Timer starts before you are fully settled β€” staff typically add a few minutes buffer
πŸš—Some rigs are being upgraded; confirm equipment availability when booking

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4.7
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87 Google reviews

Immersive simulator experience50%
Friendly and attentive staff30%
Pricing and equipment transition notes20%
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Alex Monterroso

4 months ago

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β€œThis was my first time at a simulator lounge. I can say that I was impressed with the vibe and look of the place. I attended a recent F1 Watch Party and the staff was super friendly. I will say that Seamus runs around to keep everyone happy and rectifies any issues should they come up. He walks around at the start of the simulator race sessions to ensure everyone is properly situated and resolves any questions should they come up mid-race. The current Simulator setups are phenomenal. I will 100% be in attendance at future events. I see that they host Time Attack Events which are super enticing as well. I personally am most excited to see the new rigs he gets as I attended during the transition period from the old motion rigs to the new motion rigs. Unfortunately, I am unable to speak on the motion rig quality but I look forward to it in January, I believe that is what Seamus mentioned. Regardless, it felt like what I believed a lounge of this sort should be. Great people, chill vibes, and nice aesthetics.”

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Omar Elbaga

a year ago

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β€œThis place was pretty cool. The kids absolutely loved it. It’s a little pricey for 40 minutes but it’s pretty thrilling. The simulation cockpit is wild. It moves pretty aggressively depending on which race you choose. F1 was amazing. You can also talk to your running mates through the mic and headphones throughout the race. The setup was nice too. They had couches in the middle so you can also wait around comfortably if yon are waiting for friends and family to finish. Definitely want to go back.”

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Etai Shvetz

3 months ago

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β€œHad a great time celebrating a special occasion with my fiancΓ© and a few friends. We booked a day pass and really got well worth our money for the entire day of fun we had. We are big F1 fans, and this was such a great experience. Special thanks to Hugo, who was not only accommodating for our many questions, but also very patient and helpful with first time drivers. Excited to come back once the upgrades are in to tryout, the new rigs!”

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Peter Lisowski

a year ago

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β€œApex One is a cool place! I was in town for work and decided to try it out. I opted for two sessions on the Ultimate GT rig, and it was incredible. The triple screens and motion platform were really cool to experience for the first time and very immersive. I did later learn about their "Happy Hour" deal, which runs Monday to Friday from 3-6 PM. You get a free session when you buy one, which is a great deal. It's worth noting that you need to specifically request the happy hour deal to get the discount. I went back the next day to race another session, asked for the deal, and they honored it. They would not however give me anything for the first day when I paid for 2 full priced sessions. Not that I would expect them to, but maybe an extra session the 2nd day would have been a nice gesture, especially since the place was empty at the time. Overall, I had a great time. The staff was friendly, and the facility was clean and well-maintained. I'll probably swing by next time I'm in the area for a session or two, especially if it's during Happy Hour.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Apex One Westfield runs motion-platform F1 simulators and triple-screen GT racing rigs in an immersive lounge setting. Racers communicate with each other via in-cockpit mic and headset during sessions. The venue hosts F1 race watch parties and offers day passes for extended play. Equipment upgrades are currently in progress, with some rigs transitioning to new motion platforms.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 20:00
Tuesday11:00 – 21:00
Wednesday11:00 – 21:00
Thursday11:00 – 21:00
Friday11:00 – 21:00
Saturday11:00 – 00:00
Sunday10:00 – 00:00

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