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FAQs

VENUE DETAILS - PRAGUE

Where is Drive Lounge?

Drive Lounge Prague is now open on the top floor of the Nový Smíchov shopping center in the Anděl area of Prague 5.

The address is : Shopping Center Nový Smíchov, Plzeňská 233/8, 150 00 Praha 5

Find us on :  Google maps

Tel :

Email : prague@drivelounge.cz

What are the Drive Lounge opening hours?

Drive Lounge Prague is open at the following times:

  • Monday: 10:00-21:00
  • Tuesday: 10:00-21:00
  • Wednesday: 10:00-21:00
  • Thursday: 10:00-21:00
  • Friday: 10:00-21:00
  • Saturday: 10:00-21:00
  • Sunday: 10:00-21:00

How do I get to Drive Lounge?

To visit Drive Lounge Prague, you can travel by the following routes:

By Public Transport

Metro : Take Line B (Yellow) to Anděl.

Tram : Take Trams 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 20 or 21 to Anděl.

Bus : Take Buses 123, 167 or 191 to Anděl.

 

By Car

Driving to Nový Smíchov? There are over 2,700 underground parking spaces at Novy Smichov. From Level -1 and Level -2 there is elevator access to all levels of the shopping center, while from Level -2 there is also an express elevator directly to the top floor, where Drive Lounge is located.

The address is : Shopping Center Nový Smíchov, Plzeňská 233/8, 150 00 Praha 5

Find us on :  Google maps

MON-FRI 1 hour free

SAT-SU 5 hours free (including public holidays)

Each Additional Commenced Hour – CZK 60

Maximum Vehicle Height : 180cm

Where is the nearest parking?

There are over 2,700 underground parking spaces at Novy Smichov. From Level -1 and Level -2 there is elevator access to all levels of the shopping center, while from Level -2 there is also an express elevator directly to the top floor, where Drive Lounge is located.

MON-FRI 1 hour free

SAT-SU 5 hours free (including public holidays)

Each Additional Commenced Hour – CZK 60

Maximum Vehicle Height : 180cm

Is there wheelchair access?

Yes. Novy Smichov shopping center has wheelchair access to all public spaces, including Drive Lounge, and there is an accessible toilet on the top floor of the shopping center, where Drive Lounge is located. Two of our simulator rigs can be quickly adapted to accommodate wheelchairs, and all of our simulator rigs have the option of hand control systems as an alternative to pedal based control.

BOOKING

How do I book?

The best way to book is via our online booking system – Go to Booking

 If you are looking to book for a larger group or want to enquire about booking for a party or an event then please contact us at : prague@drivelounge.cz

What does it cost?

For individual drivers, 30 minutes costs from CZK 350 per racer for our premium simulators.

If you are booking for a group size greater than 6, please contact us as we can offer discounted rates for larger group bookings and parties.

The number of races and the duration of your time on track can vary, but each racer will have a minimum of 2 races.

Do I need to book, or can I simply visit and race?

We advise that you book in advance to avoid disappointment. However, we do have some sessions available for “Arrive & Drive” racing at different times of the day. These are limited and only available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to existing bookings.

Can I book for a larger group?

Absolutely, we welcome large groups and team events.

For larger groups, or if you want to enquire about booking for a party or an event, please use our online forms by clicking on the links below:

Parties and Celebrations

Alternatively, please contact our booking team at : prague@drivelounge.cz

What is the cancellation policy?

Our full terms and conditions can be found here.

We only accept cancellations up to 48 hours in advance of your booking. If you do need to cancel up to 48 hours in advance of your arrival, we can move your booking to another day or arrange a refund. Any re-scheduled booking must be within 30 days’ of your original booking.

If you cancel within 48 hours of your booking then any cancellations are non-refundable and non-transferable. All monies paid are forfeited.

What is the dress code?

While there is no strict dress code, we recommend clothing that is suitable for you to be comfortable when racing.

Costumes are not permitted.

Wearing racing gear from your favorite team is welcomed.

RACING

What is Arrive & Drive racing?

With our “Arrive & Drive” racing, you can jump in one of our simulators, choose your style of racing and circuit and get out on track.

This is great for anyone who wants to pop-in at lunchtime, after school, after work or just looking to get some practice in before a tournament or competition.

What is Head to Head racing?

Our head-to-head racing is perfect for smaller groups. If you and some friends want to come down and race, you will each have your own dedicated simulator and race against each other with a dedicated leaderboard for your race.

What is Team racing?

Our team events let you race as a group in a Le Mans style event where we can. Typically we will have 3 people per simulator with changes in driver taking place throughout the race. Your combined time and track position is used to generate the leaderboard.

How long do I race for?

Each session is a minimum of 30 minutes and you can expect an average of 25 minutes time on track during your session depending on the number of races and style of racing you choose.

Who will I be racing against?

You can race against other people in your group or if you want to race on your own you can race against AI racers on track.

What experience do I need to race?

You dont need any experience to race. We offer a number of different levels of setup for different experience levels so you can be sure you will have an enjoyable race experience.

Where can I see my race results?

We have live race results at the venue and we will publish leaderboards on our website.

Can I race if I am colour blind?

We use a global racing platform and as such cannot adjust certain elements of the simulator. A person with color blindness may have difficulty identifying some visual cues in the simulator and whilst this will not stop you from racing it can make the racing less enjoyable and impact your experience. Please call us if you would like to discuss before making a booking with us.

AGE & HEALTH RESTRICTIONS

Are there any age restrictions?

Drive Lounge welcomes all racing fans, but you must be at least 11 years old to use one of our simulators.

We have different levels of racing that will suit ages 11+ across different experience levels and our simulators can be adjusted to suit our younger racers.

Any children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Are there any health restrictions?

We do not recommend participating in racing if you are pregnant.

Are there any height and weight restrictions?

Our SIM rigs are performance rigs with race configuration. Our seats are racing bucket seats with a fixed amount of adjustment, so may not be suitable for all drivers.

Elite Racing SIM’s
For our standard SIM rigs, you need to step into the rig to be seated. The recommended minimum height for these rigs is 130cm or taller so that you can easily reach the pedals. These rigs have a recommended driver weight limit of 150kg.

If you have any specific concerns, please contact us before booking.

GIFTING

Where can I buy gift cards?

You can visit us in-venue to buy a Drive Lounge gift card or you can visit our gifting page online – GIFTING

When does my gift card expire?

Drive Lounge gift cards last 12 months at which point they expire if they have not been used. If they have been partially used, the remaining value on the gift cards will expire after 12 months.

Any top-up values will last for 12 months from the date of the top-up being made to the gift card.