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 […]
Turn 14 Update
To our Fans and Participants, Please see the picture below as it illustrates where we have modified the guardrail and the primary and secondary barriers at Turn 14 Driver/Rider Right on the Full Course. This update will help to preclude vehicles that have left the track surface from being able to continue going forward to […]
Tent Camping Area Opens At Turns 2-5
Get your camping gear ready! We are excited to announce that we have opened up Turns 2-5 for Tent Camping. Your feedback was heard on the fan survey and we are excited to continue being the most fan-friendly track ever! This area will not require a reservation and will be available on […]
Front Straight Guardrail Update
1-4-2022 To our Fans and Participants, Please see the picture below as it indicates where we have installed 3 high guardrail with 3 FIA breaks on driver/riders left along the front straight. Thanks, Kerrigan SmithPresident/COO
Flagger In-Car Alert and VIR
Flagger In-Car Alert is excited to announce that starting with the 2022 season VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) will be one of the first tracks in the country with a permanent Flagger In-Car Alert System, available for both members and visitors. “We recognize the importance of continuing to invest in and support technologies that help drivers, […]
Turn 1 Guardrail Upgrade
9-21-2021 This bulletin is to advise you that the k-rail going into Turn 1 drivers/riders right has been upgraded to three high guardrail as indicated by the red lines below. The guardrail has been extended beyond Station 1 and wraps around to the exit of Turn 1. There is a drive/ride through break after Turn […]
