If you live on the Gold Coast and you've ever wanted to jump into a proper racing simulator — a real wheel-and-pedal rig, a wraparound screen, a grid of other drivers next to you — you've had to drive for it. Brisbane has a handful of options. The Gold Coast itself? Almost nothing. For a city of more than 700,000 people that loves its motorsport, that's a glaring gap.
That gap is about to be filled. A new venue called Clutch Racing is under construction at Coomera, on the northern Gold Coast, and it's shaping up to be one of the most ambitious dedicated sim racing venues in Queensland. Twenty-four premium simulators under one roof, a full bar and kitchen, a state-of-the-art AV system and weekly racing tournaments. Their tagline says it plainly: "The Future of Racing."
Why this matters for the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast has motorsport in its blood. It hosted the Indy 300 through the streets of Surfers Paradise for the better part of two decades, and the Gold Coast 500 Supercars round still draws huge crowds to the same circuit every year. Yet despite all that racing culture, there has never been a flagship indoor sim racing venue where locals can simply turn up and drive.
That's what makes Clutch Racing's Coomera build a genuine first. Until now, Gold Coast sim racing fans have largely been limited to gear at home or a trip up the M1. A purpose-built lounge with 24 rigs changes the equation entirely — it turns sim racing from a solo hobby into a social night out, the kind of thing you can do with mates, book for a birthday, or bring a work team to. For anyone searching for things to do on the Gold Coast on a rainy day, an indoor activity that doesn't depend on the weather, or a new venue near Surfers Paradise and Southport, this is a significant addition to the map.
Where it is: Coomera, right in the action
Clutch Racing is being built in Coomera, on the northern end of the Gold Coast — and the location is hard to miss. The venue sits across the road from Westfield Coomera and right next door to Krispy Kreme, putting it in one of the fastest-growing retail and entertainment precincts on the Coast.
That's a smart spot. Coomera is the gateway suburb for anyone coming down the M1 from Brisbane or up from Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Robina, and it's a short hop from Helensvale, Oxenford, Pimpama and Hope Island. With the Westfield centre, Dreamworld and a busy dining strip all nearby, a night of sim racing slots neatly into an evening out rather than being a destination on its own.
Build progress: As of late April 2026, the building's frame, roof and external sheeting were substantially complete, with the interior — designed by the Collectivus design team — still being fitted out. The venue is on track to open in 2026.
What's inside: 24 sims, a bar and a kitchen
This is not a back-room with a couple of consoles. The Clutch Racing floor plan centres on 24 premium racing simulators — enough to run a full grid of drivers head-to-head — supported by hospitality that's built for spending a whole evening there:
- 24 premium racing simulators
- A full bar
- An on-site kitchen
- State-of-the-art AV system
- Motorsport viewing / watch-party area
- Space for social & corporate functions
The combination is the point. A bank of high-end rigs gets you the racing; the bar, kitchen and big-screen AV setup turn it into somewhere you actually want to hang out between sessions. Clutch describe the venue as more than a sim centre — "a shop, a venue and a community" — and the layout reflects that. They've also pitched it squarely at everyone, not just hardcore racers: in their words, it's "perfect for beginners and pros alike."
The racing: three series, every week
Where Clutch Racing goes beyond drop-in driving is its competition program. Rather than just renting time on a rig, you'll be able to enter structured, in-person tournaments held at the venue every week, across three distinct racing series:
- GT Clutch GT Series The flagship championship. High-performance GT cars, intense wheel-to-wheel competition and, as Clutch put it, "glory on the line every race." This is the marquee series for drivers who want serious racing.
- Open Wheel Formula Clutch The top-level open-wheel series — familiar single-seaters at familiar circuits. If carving fast laps in a formula car is your thing, this is where you'll find it.
- Wildcard Classless Series The fun one. Spec racing with a different spec every week — everything from Italian supercars to transit vans, at a rotating mix of tracks. Levels the field and keeps things unpredictable.
That weekly cadence is what builds a scene. Regular tournaments give Gold Coast drivers something to train for, a ladder to climb and a reason to keep coming back — exactly the kind of community a region without an established sim racing venue has been missing.
More than racing: functions, watch parties and a shop
Clutch Racing is also being built to host. The venue is set up for social and corporate functions — think birthdays, bucks and hens nights, team-building days and end-of-year work events — with the simulators, bar and kitchen all under one roof. The AV system and dedicated viewing area also make it a natural home for motorsport watch parties, so expect it to come alive for major events like the Bathurst 1000, F1 race weekends and the Gold Coast 500.
On top of the venue itself, Clutch runs a sim racing shop and is the exclusive Australian distributor for Italian motorsport brand Sabelt, dealing in racing seats, cockpits, wheels, pedals and full simulator setups. So if a few laps at Coomera leave you wanting a rig of your own, you'll be able to sort that out through the same brand.
Want in early? Clutch Racing is taking expressions of interest through a waitlist on their website while the build is finished. If you're a Gold Coast local keen to be among the first behind the wheel, it's worth registering ahead of the 2026 opening.
The bottom line
The Gold Coast has long punched below its weight when it comes to sim racing infrastructure. A 24-rig venue at Coomera — with a bar, a kitchen, weekly tournaments and three race series — doesn't just fill the gap, it sets a new benchmark for the region. Whether you're a complete beginner curious about what a proper racing simulator feels like, a seasoned sim racer who's been waiting for a local scene, or just after a different kind of night out near Westfield Coomera, Clutch Racing is one to watch in 2026.
We'll update this page as opening details, pricing and booking information are confirmed. In the meantime, if you're exploring real-world options too, the Race Simulator directory lists go-kart tracks, circuits and driving experiences right across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and the rest of Queensland.