Apex Racing Lab®

Trivia Night
2026-09-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-09-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-05 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-07-29 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Apex Racing Lab, 107 Edinburgh S Dr., Suite 106E, Cary, NC, 27511, United States
Every Wednesday Night
Hosted by Anthony Palladino of Set the Bar Services

Test your general knowledge from pop culture and history to music and random facts (no racing degree required!)! Enjoy friendly competition and play for prizes! Trivia is completely free to play and open to all!

You can compete to win $50–$100 in Apex Racing Lab gift cards, plus get chances to spin the prize wheel between rounds!

All day long, enjoy $4 Hard Ciders and NC Beers.

Grab your team, sip something great, and set the bar for a fun night out!Want to make a full night of it? Guests are welcome to come early and book a sim to play before trivia begins!
NOTE: Reserving a sim is not required to attend trivia.

League Night Series: LMP3s at Fuji
2026-09-28 19:00 - 20:30
Hit the grid for high-intensity Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3) sim racing across legendary tracks in our World Endurance Championship (WEC) Tour League Night Series!

Fight for the top of the leaderboard in a challenge where pure driver skill is everything!

Format
Practice: 20 min
Race 1: 15 min
Race 2: 15 min (reverse grid)
Important: Spots are limited. All drivers must be checked in and assigned to a simulator by 7 PM. Sign up online, call ahead, or drop in to secure your spot on the grid.

Schedule
September 7 – Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari (Imola)
September 14 – Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
September 21 – Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos)
September 28 – Fuji Speedway
October 5 – Lusail International Circuit (Qatar)
October 12 – Bahrain International Circuit

Price
$50 per driver
OR
1 hour of membership credits

Reserve Your Seat

Watch Party: Azerbaijan (Baku)
2026-09-26 06:45 - 09:00
Race Start Time: 7 AM
Track: Baku City Circuit

Catch the live race surrounded by fellow motorsport fans at Apex Racing Lab in Cary, NC!

Watch every overtake and pit strategy live across our 13 high-definition TV screens while enjoying the social, race-day atmosphere. Grab a drink from our craft bar, hang out in the spectator lounge, and cheer on your favorite teams. Spectators and walk-ins are always welcome!

Drink Specials
Drink specials coming soon! Check back closer to race day for specials, or enjoy our full craft bar menu during the broadcast!

Hit the Track!
Driving on racing simulators isn’t required to attend Watch Parties. However, our lab features 12 adult motion simulators and 4 dedicated youth simulators so everyone in the family can jump behind the wheel and tackle the track!

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for event details and updates as race day gets closer.

Reserve Your Sim

League Night Series: LMP3s at Interlagos
2026-09-21 19:00 - 20:30

League Night Series: LMP3s at Spa
2026-09-14 19:00 - 20:30

Watch Party: Madrid
2026-09-13 08:45 - 11:00
Race Start Time: 9:00 AM
Track: Madring

Catch the live race surrounded by fellow motorsport fans at Apex Racing Lab in Cary, NC!

Watch every overtake and pit strategy live across our 13 high-definition TV screens while enjoying the social, race-day atmosphere. Grab a drink from our craft bar, hang out in the spectator lounge, and cheer on your favorite teams. Spectators and walk-ins are always welcome!

Drink Specials
Drink specials coming soon! Check back closer to race day for specials, or enjoy our full craft bar menu during the broadcast!

Hit the Track!
Driving on racing simulators isn’t required to attend Watch Parties. However, our lab features 12 adult motion simulators and 4 dedicated youth simulators so everyone in the family can jump behind the wheel and tackle the track!

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for event details and updates as race day gets closer.

Reserve Your Sim

League Night Series: LMP3s at Imola
2026-09-07 19:00 - 20:30

Watch Party: Monza
2026-09-06 08:45 - 11:00
Race Start Time: 9:00 AM
Track: Autodromo Nazionale Monza

Catch the live race surrounded by fellow motorsport fans at Apex Racing Lab in Cary, NC!

Watch every overtake and pit strategy live across our 13 high-definition TV screens while enjoying the social, race-day atmosphere. Grab a drink from our craft bar, hang out in the spectator lounge, and cheer on your favorite teams. Spectators and walk-ins are always welcome!

Drink Specials
$8 Aperol Spritz: Prosecco, Aperol, and soda water
$5 Mimosas, Bloody Marys, and Bloody Marias
$8 Negroni: Tanqueray Gin, vermouth, and Campari
$8 Spagliato: Prosecco, vermouth, and Campari
$6 Spaghett: Miller High Life, Aperol, and lemon juice
You can also enjoy our full craft bar menu during the broadcast!

Hit the Track!
Driving on racing simulators isn’t required to attend Watch Parties. However, our lab features 12 adult motion simulators and 4 dedicated youth simulators so everyone in the family can jump behind the wheel and tackle the track!

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for event details and updates as race day gets closer.

Reserve Your Sim

Formula Race at Circuit of the Americas
2026-09-05 19:00 - 22:00
Experience an intense 90-minute formula sim race at Circuit of the America!
Track: Circuit of the Americas (Preview the track map)
Car Class: Formula

Format
7:00PM Mandatory drivers’ meeting prior to practice
7:30PM 30-Minute Practice/Qualifying
8:00PM 90-Minute Race
Pit stops for tires will be mandatory.

Price
$120 (per team of 2 or solo driver)
OR
Use 2 hours of membership credits

Prize
The top 3 finishers will receive ARL gift cards!
Limited grid space available.

Sign Up

League Night Series: LMP3s on VIR's Grand Course
2026-08-31 19:00 - 20:30
Hit the grid for high-intensity LMP3 sim racing on Virginia International Raceway’s (VIR) Grand Course! Fight for the top of the leaderboard in a challenge where driver skill is everything!

Format
Practice: 20 min
Race 1: 15 min
Race 2: 15 min (reverse grid)
Important: Spots are limited. All drivers must be checked in and assigned to a simulator by 7 PM. Sign up online, call ahead, or drop in to secure your spot on the grid.

Schedule
August 3 – GT3 at VIR Full Course
August 10 – Alpine A110 GT4 at VIR North Course
August 17 – Mazda MX-5 at VIR South Course
August 24 – Legend Cars at VIR Patriot Course
August 31 – LMP3 at VIR Grand Course

Price
$50 per driver (or use Membership credits)

Reserve Your Seat

League Night Series: Legend Cars on VIR's Patriot Course
2026-08-24 19:00 - 20:30
Hit the grid for high-intensity Legend Cars sim racing on Virginia International Raceway’s (VIR) Patriot Course! Fight for the top of the leaderboard in a challenge where driver skill is everything!

Format
Practice: 20 min
Race 1: 15 min
Race 2: 15 min (reverse grid)
Important: Spots are limited. All drivers must be checked in and assigned to a simulator by 7 PM. Sign up online, call ahead, or drop in to secure your spot on the grid.

Schedule
August 3 – GT3 at VIR Full Course
August 10 – Alpine A110 GT4 at VIR North Course
August 17 – Mazda MX-5 at VIR South Course
August 24 – Legend Cars at VIR Patriot Course
August 31 – LMP3 at VIR Grand Course

Price
$50 per driver (or use Membership credits)

Reserve Your Seat

Watch Party: Zandvoort
2026-08-23 08:45 - 11:00
Race Start Time: 9:00 AM
Track: Circuit Zandvoort

Catch the live race surrounded by fellow motorsport fans at Apex Racing Lab in Cary, NC!
Watch every overtake and pit strategy live across our 13 high-definition TV screens while enjoying the social, race-day atmosphere. Grab a drink from our craft bar, hang out in the spectator lounge, and cheer on your favorite teams. Spectators and walk-ins are always welcome!

Drink Specials
Amstel Light ($4)
Bloody Marys and Marias ($5)
Holland House ($12): Fords Gin, dry vermouth, lemon juice, amaretto
Mimosas ($5)
Stroopwafel Martini ($12): Chocolate vodka, salted caramel syrup, coffee liqueur, half-and-half
You can also enjoy our full craft bar menu during the broadcast!

Hit the Track!
Driving on racing simulators isn’t required to attend Watch Parties. However, our lab features 12 adult motion simulators and 4 dedicated youth simulators so everyone in the family can jump behind the wheel and tackle the track!

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for event details and updates as race day gets closer.

Reserve Your Sim

League Night Series: Mazda MX-5 on VIR's South Course
2026-08-17 19:00 - 20:30
Hit the grid for high-intensity Mazda MX-5 sim racing on Virginia International Raceway’s (VIR) South Course! Fight for the top of the leaderboard in a challenge where driver skill is everything!

Format
Practice: 20 min
Race 1: 15 min
Race 2: 15 min (reverse grid)
Important: Spots are limited. All drivers must be checked in and assigned to a simulator by 7 PM. Sign up online, call ahead, or drop in to secure your spot on the grid.

Schedule
August 3 – GT3 at VIR Full Course
August 10 – Alpine A110 GT4 at VIR North Course
August 17 – Mazda MX-5 at VIR South Course
August 24 – Legend Cars at VIR Patriot Course
August 31 – LMP3 at VIR Grand Course

Price
$50 per driver (or use Membership credits)

Reserve Your Seat

League Night Series: GT4 on VIR's North Course
2026-08-10 19:00 - 20:30
Hit the grid for high-intensity Alpine A110 GT4 sim racing on Virginia International Raceway’s (VIR) North Course! Fight for the top of the leaderboard in a challenge where driver skill is everything!

Format
Practice: 20 min
Race 1: 15 min
Race 2: 15 min (reverse grid)
Important: Spots are limited. All drivers must be checked in and assigned to a simulator by 7 PM. Sign up online, call ahead, or drop in to secure your spot on the grid.

Schedule
August 3 – GT3 at VIR Full Course
August 10 – Alpine A110 GT4 at VIR North Course
August 17 – Mazda MX-5 at VIR South Course
August 24 – Legend Cars at VIR Patriot Course
August 31 – LMP3 at VIR Grand Course

Price
$50 per driver (or use Membership credits)

Reserve Your Seat

VIR Endurance Sim Race
2026-08-08 19:00 - 22:00
Go solo or team up and drive the famous Virginia International Raceway for 90 minutes!
Track: Virginia International Raceway (Preview the track map)
Car Class: LMP-3

Format
7:00 PM Mandatory drivers’ meeting prior to practice
7:30 PM 30-Minute Practice/Qualifying
8:00 PM 90-Minute Race
Setup: With tire wear and fuel usage on, pit stops for refueling and tires will be mandatory.

Price
$120 (per team of 2 or solo driver)
OR
Use 2 hours of membership credits

Prize
The top 3 finishers will receive ARL gift cards!
Limited grid space available.

Sign Up

League Night Series: GT3 on VIR's Full Course
2026-08-03 19:00 - 20:30
Hit the grid for high-intensity GT3 sim racing at Virginia International Raceway’s (VIR) Full Course! Fight for the top of the leaderboard in a challenge where driver skill is everything!

Format
Practice: 20 min
Race 1: 15 min
Race 2: 15 min (reverse grid)
Important: Spots are limited. All drivers must be checked in and assigned to a simulator by 7 PM. Sign up online, call ahead, or drop in to secure your spot on the grid.

Schedule
August 3 – GT3 at VIR Full Course
August 10 – Alpine A110 GT4 at VIR North Course
August 17 – Mazda MX-5 at VIR South Course
August 24 – Legend Cars at VIR Patriot Course
August 31 – LMP3 at VIR Grand Course

Price
$50 per driver (or use Membership credits)

Reserve Your Seat

League Night Series: IndyCar at COTA
2026-07-27 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for an IndyCar sim racing night of high-intensity racing! Fight for the top of the leaderboard in a challenge where driver skill is everything!

Car: Dallara IR18 Indycar

Format
Practice: 20 min
Race 1: 15 min
Race 2: 15 min (reverse grid)
Important: Spots are limited. All drivers must be checked in and assigned to a simulator by 7 PM. Sign up online, call ahead, or drop in to secure your spot on the grid.

Schedule
June 29 – Indianapolis Road Course
July 6 – Laguna Seca
July 13 – Mid-Ohio
July 20 – Road America
July 27 – Circuit of the Americas (COTA)

Price
$50 per driver (or use Membership credits)

Reserve Your Seat

Watch Party: Hungary
2026-07-26 08:45 - 11:00
Race Start Time: 9 AM
Track: The Hungaroring

Catch the live race surrounded by fellow motorsport fans at Apex Racing Lab in Cary, NC!

Watch every overtake and pit strategy live across our 13 high-definition TV screens while enjoying the social, race-day atmosphere. Grab a drink from our craft bar, hang out in the spectator lounge, and cheer on your favorite teams. Spectators and walk-ins are always welcome!

Drink Specials
$8 The Mad Hungarian: Captain Morgan spiced rum + root beer
$8 Aperol or Hugo Spritz
$10 Buffalo Trace Whiskey Sour
$5 Draft Beers

Interested in something else? Explore our full craft bar menu!

Feeling competitive? Simulator driving is completely optional, but our lab features 12 adult motion simulators and 4 dedicated youth simulators so everyone in the family can jump behind the wheel and tackle the track!

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for event details and updates as race day gets closer.

Reserve Your Sim

Ladies Night and LIVE Music by Kerry Long!
2026-07-24
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and experience the ultimate rush of sim racing!
🎸 Live Music (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM) Keep the energy high off the track with a live musical performance by Kerry Long (Instagram | Facebook)!
Free Sim Time (All Day): One FREE 15-minute sim session for every girl and woman to test her skills on the track! (Limit 1 free session per female participant. Walk-ins only.)
Drink Specials (All Day)
🥃Take $2 off all whiskey and bourbon pours and cocktails
🍸$12 Espresso Martinis running all day long.
👉 Check out our Bar Menu.

League Night Series: IndyCar at Road America
2026-07-20 19:00 - 20:30

Watch Party: Spa-Francorchamps
2026-07-19 08:45 - 11:00
Race Start Time: 9 AM
Track: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Watch the formula race at Spa LIVE with other fans, then hop into our simulators and tackle the same track!
We’ve got every track on the current formula calendar…and maybe even a few bonus tracks, if you’re feeling ambitious.

Drink Specials
$4 Voodoo Ranger Beer
$5 Mimosas, Bloody Marys, and Bloody Marias
$6 Belgian Michelada: Lime juice, tomato juice, hot sauce, worcestershire, and topped with pale ale
$8 Red Smoke: Johnnie Walker Red, orange juice, sweet vermouth, cherry juice, and topped with Red Oak Amber Lager

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for event details and updates as race day gets closer.
All skill levels welcome.
Reserve Your Sim

Ladies Night and LIVE Music by Taylor Schiess!
2026-07-17
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and experience the ultimate rush of sim racing!
🎸 Live Music (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM) Keep the energy high off the track with a live musical performance by Taylor Schiess!
Free Sim Time (All Day): One FREE 15-minute sim session for every girl and woman to test her skills on the track! (Limit 1 free session per female participant. Walk-ins only.)
Drink Specials (All Day)
🥃Take $2 off all whiskey and bourbon pours and cocktails
🍸$12 Espresso Martinis running all day long.
👉 Check out our Bar Menu.
