VIR and IMSA Announces Honorary Guests
Miss Virginia USA, Kailee Horvath […]
VIRginia International Raceway’s Upcoming Spectator Events Promise Influx of Visitors to Region
Alton, Va. – July 25, 2022 – VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) is preparing for three of its biggest events of the 2022spectator season, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Aug. 26-28, the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, Sept. 8-11and the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Runoffs Sept. 23-Oct. 2. The events will bring tens of thousands […]
Villas Catch Fence Update
Operation Motorsport hosts Senator Thom Tillis at VIRginia International Raceway
Raleigh, NC (June 23, 2022) – Operation Motorsport had the pleasure of hosting Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) on June 17th at the SRO race at Virginia International Raceway. Senator Tillis serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee and came to learn more about Operation Motorsport and to spend […]
“That Flag Is Mine” – New Limited Edition Fabio Napoleoni Print to Benefit Operation Motorsport
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPRESS CONTACT: TIFFANY LODDER TIFFANY.LODDER@OPERATIONMOTORSPORT.ORG “That Flag Is Mine” New limited edition Fabio Napoleoni print to benefit Operation Motorsport Celebrating the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 R Streamliner ORLANDO, FL – June 15, 2022 – Renowned artist and long time Operation Motorsport supporter Fabio Napoleoni announced today the official release of his newest […]
Patriot Car Corral Offered During Fanatec GT World Challenge America Powered By AWS
VIR and Operation Motorsport are excited to offer the Patriot Car Corral once again in 2022 for the SRO Fanatec GT World Challenge weekend! The Patriot Car Corral offers an exclusive experience to join fellow car enthusiasts in an all-make environment with premium parking with your car, truck, or SUV. Benefiting Operation Motorsport, enjoy […]
VIRginia International Raceway Receives Virginia Tourism Corporation Grant for Tourism Marketing
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) awarded more than $2.7 million for 259 local and regional tourism marketing programs across the state to help increase visitation and revenue for Virginia’s localities through tourism. VIR received a $20,000 grant for its Virginia is for Racing Lovers Grand Prix IMSA race. The IMSA race […]
VIRginia International Raceway’s Season Kicks Off Bringing Motorsports Fans to the Region
Three Major Spectator Events in May and June Promise Influx of Visitors Alton, Va. – May 5, 2022 – VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) is kicking off its season of major spectator events in May, marking the beginning of what promises to be a busy tourism season for the Danville, Halifax and Pittsylvania County area. The […]
UPDATED PIT LANE
Previous Next Updating the pit lane at VIR was one of a longstanding personal goal for me. Back in my crew days, I used to do the pit lane setup. It was always a frustration at VIR when your pit box was located in the middle of the pit lane. In the area from the […]
Virginia International Raceway Included in Virginia Motorsports Heritage Trail
Alton, VA – Virginia International Raceway (VIR) has been included in the newly created Virginia Motorsports Heritage Trail, a major tourism development project created by Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) to connect travelers to the rich and vibrant racing history throughout Virginia. The trail offers visitors a way to enjoy Virginia’s numerous racing destinations and see […]
