VIR’s RacePlex™ & Virginia Motorsports Technology Park (VMTP) give tenants a unique opportunity to develop products from a trackside location with optimum vehicle testing capabilities including four distinct road courses, a 5/8-mile karting course, and a variety of off-road courses and terrain. Shop size ranges from 12,000 to 20,000 square feet.
Southside Virginia is well known in the Mid-Atlantic region as “Motorsports Alley”. Companies who establish a presence here also have the added advantage of operating in close proximity to other race support and automotive businesses.
As an additional resource, participants will have access to VIPER’s independent third-party researchers, who provide insightful feedback while maintaining strict confidentiality.
RacePlex & VMTP Tenants
 
SascoSports is a full-function racecar preparation/restoration shop, along with being your most comprehensive and knowledgeable vintage tire source. In a sport where experience counts, SascoSports been racing, prepping and restoring racecars for over 30 years. SascoSports actively supports customers who race formula and sports racing cars - from Lotus XIs and Lola Mk 1s, to Lotus 23s, McLaren M8s, and Formula Atlantic cars. For more information, please call 434 822-7200. In 2009, Sasco expanded its presence at VIR by acquiring a second 10,000 sq. ft. facility in the VMTP.
  Based at Virginia International Raceway, Synergy Racing is an evolution of G&W Motorsports, which has catered to the Porsche marque since 1968 and become one of the most successful teams in the Rolex Sports Car Series with eight championships and more than 50 podium finishes. Synergy stands true to the corporate philosophy of being a customer driven championship racing business and focusing on winning races and conducting business in a professional and ethical manner. Synergy Racing is the #1 997 conversion and performance specialist in the US, featuring Porsche track car prep, parts sales, specialty and race car sales and maintenance. 434-822-8180   TMI AutoTech, Inc., builds and sells the Ariel Atom 3 supercar from its headquarters at the VIR RacePlex. Additionally, the Ariel Atom Experience, which offers the opportunity to experience these amazing vehicles at tracks across North America, has its primary facility here at VIR. For more information contact TMI AutoTech, Inc., at 434-822-9130, or visit http://www.arielatom.com
  The Virginia Institute for Performance Engineering and Research (VIPER) central facility provides advanced vehicle testing services to motorsports teams, and commercial and military vehicle manufacturers. The VIPER Service building currently houses a Moog-FCS 8-post vehicle test rig and a Roehrig shock dynamometer. Future VIPER Service offerings will include a state-of-the-art driving simulator, a chassis dynamometer, and access to the Langley Full Scale Wind Tunnel with a rolling road platform. VIPER has a strong partnership with Virginia Tech, Old Dominion University, and IALR that enables a pathway to transfer cutting-edge technology developed through applied research directly to our customers. You can learn more about VIPER Service by following the link at the right of the page, or call 434-766-6794.
In addition to these Raceplex and VMTP tenants, the VMTP is home base for the VW Jetta TDI Cup. This exciting clean diesel racing series had its first season in 2008 and has been headquartered at VIR since its inception. Visit the VW Jetta TDI Cup Web Site.
Flex-space Garages
Also in the VMTP are 1,200 square foot garages that are available for sale. These flex-space units are perfect for small businesses, car storage or any other of a wide-range of uses. Occupants so far include Krause & Associates, Charles White Insurance Brokerage as well as purchasers using their units to store their race cars. Contact Connie at 434 822 7700 x 118 to discuss these flex-space garages and any of your real estate needs at VIR! |
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