F1 Arcade is giving groups in London and Birmingham a new reason to head out on weekday evenings with Sprint Social – three hours of tournament racing, a free drink and flatbreads on arrival, all for £25 per person.
Running on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6-9pm, Sprint Social combines free-play racing with a 90-minute, hosted team tournament led by an F1® Arcade Gridmaster. Guests go head-to-head in team heats, climbing the leaderboard as they chase a place in the final with fast laps, big rivalries and plenty of overtakes along the way. The night culminates in the ultimate finale before sims open back up for one last chance to race on free-play.
Guests race on full-motion simulators, with five skill settings from Rookie to Elite designed to make the experience accessible for newcomers and seasoned racers alike. Whether guests come with a group of friends, a work team or on their own, the tournament format means everyone races and everyone has a shot at the podium – making it as much about meeting new people and friendly competition as it is about the racing itself.
Rhiannon Scarlett, Chief Marketing Officer at F1® Arcade, said: “Sprint Social is all about giving groups a go-to social experience that consistently gets the pulse going. Whether you’re a competitive socialiser or looking for weekday entertainment with colleagues, Sprint Social brings together racing, rivalry and a premium social atmosphere. The tournament format raises the stakes, turning every race into a battle for the top spot and every visit into a chance to claim the bragging rights.”
Built for after-work teams, friendship groups and solo racers willing to take on some competition, Sprint Social makes a weekday night feel a little more adrenaline-fuelled.
Book at your closest venue here: f1arcade.com/uk/sprint-social
*With the Azerbaijan Grand Prix taking place this weekend, F1 Arcade is giving fans in Birmingham a high-energy place to watch every lap live from Baku’s unpredictable street circuit.
On September 26, F1 Arcade Birmingham will host a watch party for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, screening the race live on huge screens with full commentary and a crowd of fellow fans. Guests can make a day of it with unlimited sim racing, quizzes and prize challenges, alongside food and drinks served throughout.
It’s a rare one for the calendar: this year’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix is one of only two races taking place on a Saturday rather than the usual Sunday – the other being Las Vegas – making it a proper weekend-afternoon watch party.
Listings information
- Experience the Azerbaijan Grand Prix live on huge screens, with race commentary and a live Watch Party host.
- Catch qualifying live with commentary on Friday 25th September from 1pm – free to attend.
- Get on track with open simulator racing from 11am-2pm, including head-to-head challenges.
- Enjoy complimentary mini-games including React and Lights Out, alongside quizzes, prize competitions and a live DJ throughout the day.
- Upgrade to the Club Enclosure for an allocated premium seat in an exclusive semi-private area, a selection of sharers, a choice of main, and four house drinks – including house beer, wine, mocktails or soft drinks.
Timings
- Watch Party: 11am
- Race starts: 12pm
- Race concludes: 2pm
- Address: 2 Chamberlain Sq, Birmingham, B3 3AX
- Booking email: birminghambookings@f1arcade.com
- Number: 0121 227 4010
- Tickets start from £29pp and are available here: F1® Arcade Azerbaijan Watch Party
*To celebrate Negroni Week taking place this week, F1 Arcade has launched the ‘Split Second’ cocktail, a high-speed balance of juicy strawberry, floral chamomile and crisp Blanco tequila. Sweet vermouth brings a darker, bittersweet herbal note through the finish, giving the drink the poise of a perfectly judged corner: bright on entry, composed through the middle, and smoothly complex at the line.
Available in the London and Birmingham sites for £13, it adds to the experience provided by F1 Arcade that goes beyond the racing.
