RBS FUND F1 SIMULATOR AT NORTH WEST Scalextric RACING CENTRE

North West Scalextric racing centre – Stonerig Raceway – has installed a Formula One (F1) simulator at its premises in Oldham funded with the support of a loan from The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).

The simulator is the very latest F1 model available and is based on the 2014 McLaren and Force India car.  It is the only full size F1 simulator of this model available in the North of England and enables enthusiasts to experience the thrill of racing around a real F1 circuit.
 
Left: Jenni Seymour from RBS tries out the F1 Simulator witched over by Gareth

Based on Hartshead Street in Lees, Oldham, Stonerig Raceway currently has eight Scalextric tracks for customers to race and experience in total, including a 119ft five lane pro track, four massive Scalextric tracks ranging from two lanes to five lanes and three Scalextric digital hire tracks.  An additional digital track that can race up to six cars is also expected to be finished in the coming months.  The new F1 simulator is expected to attract a lot of additional customers to the centre, generating additional revenues and promoting growth.
 
Gareth Stone, Owner of Stonerig Raceway Limited said:

“The new F1 Simulator is excellent and is already attracting a lot of interest and attention. It is great fun to drive and also gives users an opportunity to test their racing skills and strength. The car’s steering wheel even has force feedback which gives users a more exciting experience — feeling all the twists, turns and bumps in the road.
 
“I launched Stonerig Raceway in 2011 and am thrilled with how the business has grown in that time. We have attracted a wide range of customers of every age and it has proved to be a really popular venue for people to visit and have fun.  In addition to the centre, I have also promoted the business in the events market, offering tracks to hire across the country for weddings, school fetes, birthdays and corporate events which has also proven to be extremely popular.

“RBS has supported the business from day one and without their backing it is fair to say we wouldn’t be where we are today.  The bank originally agreed to provide funding for the centre on the strength of my business plan alone and I was thrilled that they agreed to this further funding support to enable us to acquire the F1 simulator and pursue the growth of the business.”

Jenni Seymour, Business Manager at RBS Rochdale added:

“Stonerig Raceway is a fantastic attraction and Gareth has put in a lot of hard work to create such an excellent business.  The new F1 simulator is a brilliant addition to the venue and has already proved to be very popular with customers in only the two short weeks it has been installed.

“We wish Gareth the best of luck with the new attraction and are excited to continue to work alongside the business as it continues to grow and expand.”