Cruden, the Netherlands-based motion simulation company, has supplied China's first ever simulator centre using professional simulators.

The 5,000sq.m Huan Teng Technology centre in Guangzhou opened in June, and features eight Cruden Hexatech Formula Style racing car simulators linked together.

The high-end private members' club offers a Formula 1 racing attraction in addition to poker, pool, indoor golf, massage facilities, a sports bar, restaurant and meeting rooms.

The venture is a multi-million dollar investment by partners Tian Dong and Ye Lin, who renovated a former car dealership in one of the busiest streets in Guangzhou, China's third largest city.

"There is a huge market in China for this new type of business, driven by the new simulator technology," Dong said. "As Cruden designs all aspects of the simulator in-house, we are already able to plan making a city race track of Guangzhou."

"We are really pleased to have Cruden's first installation in China, and look forward to Huan Teng Technology's customers' reaction to an experience which is totally new to the market," said Frank Kalff, commercial director of Cruden.

"This installation is a demonstration of Cruden's ability to design and theme a complete simulator area themed attraction, going beyond what might be expected of an equipment manufacturer."