USA gets its first F1-themed restaurant with 69 racing simulators in Boston

RahulNagaraj · 8th May 2024, 13:23

According to media reports, Boston now has America's first F1-themed restaurant.

USA gets its first F1-themed restaurant with 69 racing simulators in Boston-f1arcade1.jpg

'Arcade Hub' is an F1-themed restaurant that has 69 full-motion racing simulators spread over a two-story 16,000 square feet facility. All the 69 racing simulators are linked together, offering customers a chance to go head-to-head or race in teams on various current Formula 1 tracks. Regular visitors can even create personal driver profiles. Visitors can earn 'Arcadian' points, which can be exchanged for various items, just like in gaming arcades from the yesteryears.

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Apart from the racing simulators, the facility also offers plenty of food and drink options. Some of them even have motorsport-themed names.

USA gets its first F1-themed restaurant with 69 racing simulators in Boston-f1arcade3.jpg

While the first F1 arcade came up in 2022 in London, UK, this is the first such restaurant in the USA. Boston is said to be just one of multiple locations planned in the country, with Washington DC being next on the list.

Adam Breeden, CEO & F1 Arcade Founder, stated, "Guests can enjoy an exceptional adrenaline-packed venue and the thrill of racing in one space. The launch of F1 Arcade Boston Seaport paves the way for our ambitious US expansion, as we look ahead to opening our second venue this Fall in Washington DC."

Source: Motor1

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Sk8r · 8th May 2024, 15:02

but why exactly "69" simulators ?

sh3lby · 9th May 2024, 16:35

F1, thanks to liberty media, has really risen in popularity, especially in the US. This seems like an exciting prospect to meet other F1 fans...
Although with the amount of money spent in setting up exactly 69 simulators (for what reason hmm) they probably could've set up 2-3 small go-kart tracks, which personally I think is much more enjoyable. Or maybe I'm being pedantic.

mobike008 · 9th May 2024, 22:46

Wonderful news. Glad to see that F1 is making small entries into the US, a country that thrives on Nascar.

Interesting to see the location and city and wondering why would they choose Boston as a location for their F1 simulator arena. I don't see Boston as a car enthusiast city. In my opinion, it should have been in the Bay Area, Los Angeles or New York City.

Anyways, I'm glad for one reason as Boston Seaport is close to my heart as I have been visiting this place for many years. Whenever we are in Boston which is at least twice in a year, we go for a "post dinner walk" or early morning "bagel and coffee" drive to Boston Seaport as it's pretty close from home.

Boston Seaport is bang in the middle of downtown with ocean-facing restaurants, parks, office buildings and other commercial establishments and is also a bit of a tourist hub- So, I think the footfalls to the arcade should be high.

Our next visit to Boston is in December 2024 and hopefully will check this place out in person at that time.

Till then, a few pictures from our previous visits to Boston Seaport which is one of our favorite place to hang out for walks, drives and dinner.

8th May 2024, 13:23	#1
RahulNagaraj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,675 Thanked: 25,323 Times View My Garage	USA gets its first F1-themed restaurant with 69 racing simulators in Boston According to media reports, Boston now has America's first F1-themed restaurant. 'Arcade Hub' is an F1-themed restaurant that has 69 full-motion racing simulators spread over a two-story 16,000 square feet facility. All the 69 racing simulators are linked together, offering customers a chance to go head-to-head or race in teams on various current Formula 1 tracks. Regular visitors can even create personal driver profiles. Visitors can earn 'Arcadian' points, which can be exchanged for various items, just like in gaming arcades from the yesteryears. Apart from the racing simulators, the facility also offers plenty of food and drink options. Some of them even have motorsport-themed names. While the first F1 arcade came up in 2022 in London, UK, this is the first such restaurant in the USA. Boston is said to be just one of multiple locations planned in the country, with Washington DC being next on the list. Adam Breeden, CEO & F1 Arcade Founder, stated, "Guests can enjoy an exceptional adrenaline-packed venue and the thrill of racing in one space. The launch of F1 Arcade Boston Seaport paves the way for our ambitious US expansion, as we look ahead to opening our second venue this Fall in Washington DC." Source: Motor1 Link to Team-BHP news
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8th May 2024, 15:02	#2
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sh3lby BHPian Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 138 Thanked: 753 Times View My Garage	Re: USA gets its first F1-themed restaurant with 69 racing simulators in Boston F1, thanks to liberty media, has really risen in popularity, especially in the US. This seems like an exciting prospect to meet other F1 fans... Although with the amount of money spent in setting up exactly 69 simulators (for what reason hmm) they probably could've set up 2-3 small go-kart tracks, which personally I think is much more enjoyable. Or maybe I'm being pedantic.
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mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,982 Thanked: 17,044 Times View My Garage	Re: USA gets its first F1-themed restaurant with 69 racing simulators in Boston Wonderful news. Glad to see that F1 is making small entries into the US, a country that thrives on Nascar. Interesting to see the location and city and wondering why would they choose Boston as a location for their F1 simulator arena. I don't see Boston as a car enthusiast city. In my opinion, it should have been in the Bay Area, Los Angeles or New York City. Anyways, I'm glad for one reason as Boston Seaport is close to my heart as I have been visiting this place for many years. Whenever we are in Boston which is at least twice in a year, we go for a "post dinner walk" or early morning "bagel and coffee" drive to Boston Seaport as it's pretty close from home. Boston Seaport is bang in the middle of downtown with ocean-facing restaurants, parks, office buildings and other commercial establishments and is also a bit of a tourist hub- So, I think the footfalls to the arcade should be high. Our next visit to Boston is in December 2024 and hopefully will check this place out in person at that time. Till then, a few pictures from our previous visits to Boston Seaport which is one of our favorite place to hang out for walks, drives and dinner.
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