Sim Racing Questions, Answered
The questions everyone asks before their first drive at BOXBOXBOX in Guindy, Chennai: do you need a licence, how long a session runs, whether it's beginner-friendly, and how groups work.
EVERYTHING PEOPLE ASK AT THE DOOR.
I don't watch F1 or know anything about cars — is this still for me?
Completely. Most first-timers have never seen a race. You pick a car, we set it up, you drive. It's a video game you sit inside — anyone can do it.
Do I need a driving licence or to know how to drive?
No licence and no real-driving experience needed. The car can even change gears for you automatically.
Never raced before. Will I embarrass myself?
Everyone spins on lap one — that is half the fun. Start on the Standard seat with the game's help turned on (it brakes and steers to keep you on track) and you will be sliding around corners in ten minutes. Our staff sets everything up for you.
What does "box box box" mean?
It is the F1 radio call telling a driver to pit NOW. "Box" = pit box. When you hear it three times, it is urgent. Consider this your call.
Do I need to book ahead?
Walk-ins are the default — tell the desk your name and you are on the floor in under a minute. Nothing to book, nothing to install, no app. We are open noon to 7 PM Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays; on weekend afternoons expect a 15–30 min wait.
Can two of us race each other?
Yes — that is what the second rig is for. Both are on the same network, so the F1 game puts you on one grid: same circuit, same start lights, side by side, one flag at the end. There is no special head-to-head price; you each buy a session off the board like any other drive. Neither of you needs to have raced before — whoever wants the game's braking and steering help can keep it on.
What is the minimum age?
10+ with a parent present, 13+ solo. Pedals adjust for shorter drivers.
Motion sickness?
Rare on our fixed seats, but rally and long sessions can trigger it. Tell staff — we will set a fixed horizon and shorter drives. No mid-session refunds, so start with a short 15-minute go if unsure.
Can I bring my own wheel settings?
Yes. Tell us your MOZA Pit House profile and we will load it before you drive.
When are you open?
Noon to 7 PM, Tuesday to Sunday. Monday is our weekly holiday, so the lounge is shut all day — plan a Monday visit for any other day of the week.
