VIR Added To NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Schedule

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From a press release issued by NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East will make its inaugural visit to Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va., on Aug. 24, 2013. The event will replace the race previously announced for CNB Bank Raceway Park on July 20 in Clearfield,Read more…

AMA Roadrace Grand Championships head to Virginia International Raceway Sept. 21-22

From a press release issued by American Motorcyclist Association. PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Amateur roadracers in the American Motorcyclist Association will compete for national championships on Sept. 21-22 when the 2013 AMA Roadrace Grand Championships go to Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va. “The annual AMA Roadrace Grand Championships feature the most-talented up-and-coming young roadracers inRead more…

Boys and Girls Club Benefit Laps

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The second of our three fundraiser events for 2013 will be on Thursday, May 23. This exciting open house event will benefit the Boys and Girls Club. Sign-ups for laps on the challenging VIR South Course will start at noon at the front gate and in the South Paddock and on-track activities will run fromRead more…

$15,500 Raised for Victory Junction at VIR Open House

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April 3 was VIRginia International Raceway’s 3rd annual Open House and Charity Laps. The weather could not have been more perfect and it was reflected in the number of cars that turned out for laps benefiting Victory Junction. Over 300 cars took the track and collectively raised $15,500 for the charity. Six children will experienceRead more…

ABC 13 News Coverage of VIR Spring Open House

Local ABC 13 News reporter Whitney Delbridge covered the 2013 Spring VIR Open House and provided this segment on our support of Victory Junction in this years charity lap program. Alton, VA – Martinsville Speedway isn’t the only venue hosting race fans in our area this week. Virginia International Raceway held an open house todayRead more…

United SportsCar Racing To Debut In 2014

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With uniqueness and modernity at the forefront, the new United SportsCar Racing platform was revealed during the at 12 Hours of Sebring. Resulting from the merger of GRAND-AM Road Racing and the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón, the new series marks the culmination of efforts to unify road racing under one seriesRead more…

Open House On April 3 Benefiting Victory Junction

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Kyle Petty is scheduled to appear this year as we open the track, and other facilities, so you can be part of the action on this historic 3.27 mile road course. Victory Junction is this year’s beneficiary. They’ve enriched the lives of more than 17,000 children and families since opening in 2004. They’ve hosted campersRead more…