1. How do I get on the track?
2. What are your policies regarding camping on property?
3. How do I become a vendor at an event?
4. How do I obtain media credentials for an event?
5. How do I obtain photo credentials for an event?
6. Can I rent a golf cart?
7. How do I get an off-road vehicle pass?
8. How do I ship packages to VIR?
9. What fuel octanes does VIR have available at the track?
Q: How do I get on the track?
The number one question we get at VIR is “how do I get on the track?” Folks want to drive their street cars, race cars, street bikes and just about anything with wheels on the famed VIR road courses. Consistently ranked as one of the best road courses in America, we can understand your desire to get on track and want to help.
The best way to get regular track time in a car is to join our VIR Motorsport Country Club.
Club Members get to enjoy 18 Driving Days each year. If you are unsure about joining the VIR Club, we also offer a guest driver program that allows you to try out a Driving Day and get a feel for what Club Membership has to offer. The cost for guests starts at only $300 for a single week day event. You get four 25-minute sessions on track. If this is your first driving event, you will begin in our touring lights class behind a pace car at highway speeds with no passing. Drivers with advanced DE or racing experience may be allowed in our touring or high speed groups. With all groups, a motorsports helmet and proper seat belts are required. We require at least 7 days advance registration and you can download our Driving Day Registration Form here.
For more information, contact our Club Member Director Ken Grammer at (434) 822-7700 ext 111 or kgrammer@VIRclub.com.
Next we have the VIR Driving Experience Exclusively Featuring the Ariel Atom. This program offers half and full day driving experience events that allow you to drive the exciting Ariel Atom race cars at VIR.
There are also dozens of track day groups, racing schools and High Performance Driving days at VIR each year. Each group has different rules and requirements. The best way to stay up to date on groups visiting VIR is to go to our track calendar. Click on a group listed on the calendar and you will see additional information about that group.
Many of our spectator events have track touring sessions which often benefit a charitable partner. These highway-speed sessions typically are offered during the lunchtime break and have a donation cost of around $10 to $20 per session.
Q: What are your policies regarding camping on property?
Camping at VIR is permitted during all spectator events. If the group renting a VIR track has made advanced arrangements to offer camping with VIR, then camping may be offered. When available, campers are charged $35 per event for tents and $50 per event for RVs. Electricity may be available on a first-come, first-served basis for $25 per event.
VIR has 9 premium RV camping sites in the north paddock near the false grid. Premium sites offer with water, sewer and electric hookups. We also have 8 sites in the south paddock that have electricity and water. Rates for premium RV sites vary by weekend and the premium sites can be reserved in advance through the Lodging office at lodge@virnow.com.
Q: How do I become a vendor at an event?
For the VIR Gold Cup, prospective vendors must apply to VIR two weeks in advance.
Should you wish to sell tires or motorcycle parts at VIR, you must apply to VIR two weeks in advance.
For an application, pricing, or information on vending at any other events at VIR, please contact Crista Walker at (434) 822-7700 ext. 116 or cwalker@VIRnow.com.
Q: How do I obtain media credentials for an event?
VIRginia International Raceway invites all members of the media to request credentials to any of its spectator race weekends during 2012.
To obtain credentials, please submit a request application by visiting the media credentials page.
For more information on VIR’s Media Rules and Procedures, view the media rules page.
For additional information, contact Crista Walker at (434) 822-7700 ext 116 or by email at cwalker@VIRnow.com
Q: How do I obtain photo credentials for an event?
VIRginia International Raceway welcomes all members of the media to request credentials to any of its spectator race weekends during 2012.
To obtain credentials, please submit a request application by visiting the media credentials page.
For more information on VIR’s Media Rules and Procedures, view the media rules page.
For additional information not covered on these pages, contact Crista Walker at (434) 822-7700 ext 116 or by email at cwalker@VIRnow.com
To obtain a Photographer’s Access Map, visit the media page.
Q: Can I rent a golf cart?
VIR has golf carts available either through direct rental (for most events) or through Golf Car Company (for Gold Cup).
>>Click here for a Golf Cart Rental Agreement
Q: How do I get an off-road vehicle pass?
As part of our insurance requirements for 2012, VIR requires that all pit and other unlicensed off-road vehicles used at VIR maintain a valid VIR credential displayed on the vehicle and a registration agreement on file with the VIR office. In consideration for being permitted to utilize and operate a motorized off-road vehicle (i.e., golf cart, pit bike, ATV, etc.) on the VIR premises at any 2012 season event or activity, the vehicle owner and/or competition entrant must download and complete the 2012 Off-Road Vehicle Registration Agreement
Q: How do I ship packages to VIR?
Please send packages to the attention of the person or team that will be receiving it at VIR.
Ship to: 1245 Pine Tree Road, Alton VA 24520
USPS, UPS and Fed Ex make daily deliveries to VIR. However, weekend delivery may not always be possible.
There will be $5.00 per package handling fee charged by the track at time of package pick-up.
Q: What fuel octanes does VIR have available at the track?
93 Unleaded May contain up to 10% Ethanol
100 Unleaded May contain up to 10% Ethanol
110 Leaded Ethanol Free
112 Leaded Ethanol Free