Full-scale racing simulator
"Minato-ku, Tokyo" in AkasakaTokyo Virtual Circuit, So I stopped by the so-called "TVC", so please introduce me.
My husband had the experience of this racing simulator, so I felt like I was able to make a quick appearance there.
It was said that there was an hourly parking lot in front of the building, but I was thrilled because I didn't know how much space was available, but when I went there, I was able to park with plenty of time, maybe the date and time was good. I did.
What's more, it's really in front of the building where this Tokyo Virtual Circuit is located, so it's really easy to stop here (in the photo above, the building directly behind where I'm stopping 911 is TVC).
Tour the drive simulator at Tokyo Virtual Circuit
When you go inside, it looks like a reception and lounge, and it's a place where you can sit and relax.
Behind it, there are two racing simulator rooms.
Circuit driving simulation with Porsche 911 GT3 (996)
In one of the simulator rooms, the real Porsche 911 has a 996 GT3! !! A real Porsche 911 GT3 is cut and a modified version is installed in the racing simulator, and the actual simulation run is performed with it. amazing.
The screen that appears in front of the driving simulator is a huge 7-meter screen that far exceeds what I had imagined. It's a tremendous simulator that gives you the illusion of driving the circuit as it is.
And the racing simulator using this actual car
"Steering: The weight and behavior of the actual vehicle are almost completely reproduced. When downforce is applied, the weight increases, and when you get on a curb or when the behavior of the machine is disturbed, kickback with the same torque as an actual racing machine is reproduced. ”* Excerpt from TVC site
With that said, racing gloves are indispensable for driving, anyway, it is a full-fledged one.
Simulator settings can be changed to various cars
Of course, just because the installed car is Porsche GT3 does not mean that you can only practice driving with GT3, it is a simulator, so it is possible to change to various settings, change to various car models. If it is possible to simulate, it seems that it is possible to make fine adjustments such as adjusting the tire pressure and vehicle height individually.
And all the data of the simulation run is recorded, and by analyzing it, it is possible to accurately identify the driver's habit and the point to shorten the time.
Fully equipped with formula car racing simulator
By the way, in the next room, there is a formula car racing simulator! !!
"A machine housing of the same type as the 2008 Red Bull F1 machine RB4, paddle shift, 2-pedal formula specification. The seating position and handling peculiar to the formula are the same as the actual car. The feeling of the brakes is also very hard compared to passenger cars with the racing machine itself, and it feels like stepping on the whole body. In particular, the feeling of downforce unique to the formula is highly praised by professional racing drivers. * Excerpt from TVC site
With that said, it was a great place to be able to perform racing simulation with a formula car in front of a huge screen again! !!
I said, "Because it's a big deal, please!", But I got on this machine (I'm not driving (laughs)), but I've never boarded a formula car, so I said "Eh! I'm surprised to ride in a state where I'm there! "
When I first sat down and boarded normally, I felt a great deal of fear, saying, "Well, it's impossible to drive around 300km in such a low situation without such windows and roofs!" However, he said, "It's okay to go deeper so that you can lie down more," and when you enter the position as you are told.
"Oh, I feel calm" (laughs). Maybe because it's narrow. But even so, I thought it was a crazy story that I wouldn't want to run on a circuit in this situation or even a simulator at all (laughs). The F1 driver who is doing this is too amazing! !! !!
Experience driving of more than 100 major circuits in the world is possible
By the way, it seems that this racing simulator can run on more than 100 major circuits in the world, and the F1 holding course is recorded in all courses.
As a Japanese circuit, "Autopolis, Okayama International Circuit, Suzuka Circuit, Fuji Speedway, Tsukuba Circuit, Twin Ring Motegi, SUGO International Racing Course" can be run. I think it's more than enough to make me wonder, "Where else was it?"
Projectors projecting simulation images on the screen ↓
Anyway, until I really went, I only heard from my husband that it was a "racing simulator", so I never imagined it would be such a full-fledged and awesome simulator, so it was a series of surprises.
Get drunk by running a racing simulator!
It's so serious that even people who don't usually get motion sickness often get motion sickness with this simulator, so it is recommended for people of moderate age (laughs) to take motion sickness.
When I heard that, I instinctively said, "Well, do you get drunk with the simulator!", But at the moment when I said that, the person who was just simulating the run spun, and the spun image was huge. Seeing what was projected on the screen ... "Uh, this is drunk," I was convinced with haste (laughs).
Really, if I could run normally, I might not get drunk, but if I staggered a little or spun, I felt like I would get drunk immediately. If I look at this from the driver's seat, I'm sure I won't get drunk (laughs).
I think it is a very good place for those who want to simulate circuit driving in earnest. It has a very cozy atmosphere, so I thought that the more you get used to it, the more you can enjoy it.
I didn't have much time on this day, so I couldn't stay long, but I would like to visit again if I have the opportunity.
I'm Rika, the author of this article. Ever since Porsche 911 became my favorite car, I've become totally addicted to Porsche, and I can't stop loving Porsche, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are 911 Carrera (991.2), 911 Carrera Cabriolet (992.1), and 911 Carrera T (992.1).
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