Get pleasure from, compete, belong with new motor racing venue that provides bespoke simulators and thrilling experiences.
Unforgettable expertise: Full Ship’s whizzy simulator 2 LR (Picture: Full Ship )
It’s been a quick and livid debut for Full Ship, a brand new motor racing themed venue the place state-of-the-art, bespoke simulators that includes thrilling experiences are wowing long run lovers of the game, new followers and avid gamers. Based by 19-year-old Felix Baggott, a profitable System 3 driver, he turned a first-time entrepreneur after seeing a niche out there in his residence space of Hampshire for a spot with the newest tech the place individuals might race and socialise.
“Get pleasure from, compete, belong: that’s our attraction to friends,” he declares and it’s one revving up backers too with Baggott securing £270,000 of angel funding to kickstart the enterprise earlier this yr. Properly positioned in Portsmouth’s Gunwharf Quays procuring centre with the college close by, the lounge – whose title in racing means no holds-barred dedication – affords eight simulators. These can run collectively for teams or individually, with 60 automobile manufacturers starting from a balanced Dallara to a lightning velocity McLaren. Amongst 100 monitor decisions is the Azerbaijan avenue circuit, an final take a look at of precision and focus.
The simulators, made based on Baggott’s wishlist, are produced by leading edge developer Professional Racing Simulators in Dorset. Underpinned by Baggott’s personal motorsport cred, Full Ship is delivering a premium, however reasonably priced package deal with session costs from £15. For 2025/26 the agency, which has a group of seven together with college students and Baggott’s brother, is forecasting a £300,000 turnover then 50% to 100% development after that because it expands its providers and clientele.
Within the driving seat: Full Ship founder Felix Baggott (Picture: Full Ship )
Its Arrive and Drive packages that encourage repeat visits, company team-building occasions and membership programmes with particular advantages have all proved actually in style. It’s hoped the newest addition of reward playing cards will resolve a couple of reward complications.
“The rise in aggressive socialising made it second for our launch. First prospects had been motorsport and gaming lovers however now we’re seeing a broader viewers of informal teams, households, company purchasers and the nightlife crowd,” explains Baggott. “We’ve elevated dwell time with good food and drinks and the launch of Observe of the Month, our first in-house competitors actually boosted footfall.In contrast to arcades or bars, we’re a vacation spot venue providing real looking, aggressive racing for a lot of in a cushty, fashionable atmosphere. We bridge the hole between a house simulator and the actual factor.
“Males as anticipated had been our first prospects however now that is altering with extra feminine. The age vary is vast too – from 10-year-olds to these of their 80s. We will fluctuate the expertise, tailoring it to the client, for instance adjusting the steering to make it lighter or lowering braking to accentuate the problem.”
Collaborations with esports (aggressive video gaming) league groups and probably faculties at the moment are on the agenda with an extra funding elevate deliberate for early 2026.
“Full Ship is about memorable moments however I do know from my very own journey starting with go-karting and coaching on simulators how they’re terrific at constructing abilities,” says Baggott. “For us it’s concerning the UK’s subsequent technology of motorsport stars and the engineers who maintain them on monitor. We’re a strong pathway for that.” www.fullsendracinglounge.co.uk
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