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Corporate Event at Straz Center for the Performing Arts

Standout corporate entertainment that wins the recap email.

Straz Center for the Performing Arts is one of Tampa's go-to destinations for corporate events, and a full-motion racing simulator is the entertainment centerpiece that turns a standard agenda into a story your team will tell for a year. Instead of rented casino tables or a DJ no one remembers, guests line up to drive a real F1 or GT3 car on a live leaderboard — the kind of moment that gets photographed, posted, and referenced in every future event brief.

Why sim racing works for corporate events at Straz Center for the Performing Arts

Reason 1

Live leaderboard racing turns every guest into a participant — no more awkward mingling.

Reason 2

Professional operators handle setup, onboarding, and teardown so your team owns the room.

Reason 3

Brand-able overlays and screens make the simulator a stage for your company story, not just a toy.

How this event plays at Straz Center for the Performing Arts

Corporate planners choose Straz Center for the Performing Arts for the room, the catering, and the AV — and then the question becomes: what do we actually do? SimsForHire deploys professional full-motion racing simulators inside Straz Center for the Performing Arts's event space, in the Downtown Tampa area of Tampa, with everything included: triple-screen rigs, direct-drive wheels, Heusinkveld pedals, branded screen overlays, and trained operators who run the experience from arrival to teardown. Your attendees don't watch — they race. Your CEO doesn't give a speech about "team spirit" — they post a fastest lap on the board and the rest of the room chases it. The format scales to your headcount. For 40 executives, a single rig + leaderboard runs a full evening with every guest getting multiple sessions. For 200+ attendees, we deploy 2–4 rigs in parallel with a tournament bracket and branded winner reveal. Either way the logistics stay simple on your end: one point of contact, one invoice, one truck arriving at Straz Center for the Performing Arts and leaving before your next meeting starts.

What we bring to your corporate

Full-Motion Platform

Sigma Integrale motion rig — tilts, rolls, pitches

Triple 39" Displays

Wraparound immersion for every driver

Direct Drive Steering

Simucube 2 force feedback wheel

Load-Cell Pedals

Heusinkveld professional brake & throttle

300+ Cars

Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, McLaren, and more

Live Leaderboard

Real-time rankings on a separate display

Featured cars for this event

GT3 F1 Street

Planning details

Typical Audience

30–300

Budget Range

$3,500 – $25,000

Decision Maker

Corporate event planner, HR director, or CMO

SimsForHire has delivered corporate events at Tampa's top hotels, venues, and private clubs, and our crew knows the load-in quirks of rooms like those at Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Tell us your headcount, your schedule, and your theme — we'll quote a package that fits the room and the agenda, and we handle everything from there.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does corporate racing simulator rental cost at Straz Center for the Performing Arts?

Corporate racing simulator packages at Straz Center for the Performing Arts start at $3,500 for a single full-motion rig for 4 hours and scale to $18,000+ for multi-rig tournament setups with branded overlays and catering integration. Pricing depends on guest count, event duration, number of rigs, and any custom branding requirements.

How many guests can race per hour at a Straz Center for the Performing Arts corporate event?

A single rig handles 12–15 guests per hour with 4-minute sessions. Multi-rig setups scale linearly — 3 rigs in parallel serve ~40 guests per hour. Our operators run the queue and leaderboard so there is no downtime and every attendee gets their turn before the event ends.

Does SimsForHire handle setup and teardown at Straz Center for the Performing Arts?

Yes. Our crew arrives 2–3 hours before your event start, completes full setup including rig calibration, screen testing, and leaderboard configuration, then strikes everything down within 90 minutes of the event close. Straz Center for the Performing Arts staff never touch the equipment.

Can we add company branding to the simulators?

Yes. Branded screen overlays, livery wraps, and custom leaderboard graphics are standard options. We work from your brand assets or can coordinate with your agency. Full custom livery wraps need a 2-week lead time; screen overlays can be delivered in 72 hours.

What space and power does the simulator need inside Straz Center for the Performing Arts?

Each full-motion rig needs approximately 10 feet by 10 feet of floor space, standard ceiling height, and a dedicated 20-amp 110V circuit. Non-motion rigs need less. We do a walkthrough before your event to confirm placement, power, and guest flow inside Straz Center for the Performing Arts.

Quote a corporate event at Straz Center for the Performing Arts

Tell us headcount, date, and agenda — we'll scope a package that fits the room.

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