Virginia is for Lovers and so are we! We are pleased to present our addition to the program. The LOVEworks program is a state-wide branding initiative designed to promote travel in Virginia and strengthen awareness of the “Virginia is for Lovers” message. It’s easy to see why this message has been the state slogan for… Read more »
April, 2021 While we are excited to begin to reopen VIR to the public, we must remind people that, just as it was before Covid, access into VIR is granted through a process and is not just open access. You are either a registered Participant, a declared guest of that Participant, a ticket holder… Read more »
To our beloved Fans of VIR, WELCOME BACK! This is NOT an April Fools joke. Effective April 1, Governor Ralph Northam is increasing the limited fan capacity at entertainment venues across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Thank you Governor Northam and Staff! VIRginia International Raceway can now officially welcome you back to enjoy what many consider… Read more »
Women’s History Month Series Continues with Look at VIR’s CEO and Co-Owner By Mark Robinson DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – When Connie Nyholm reflects on the life journey that’s led to her position as co-owner and CEO of VIRginia International Raceway, she shrugs and calls it “crazy luck, I guess.” Hardly. A native of Martinsville, Virginia,… Read more »
Live NBC Network Television Windows Confirmed for Both Races DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – IMSA today announced date changes for the Michelin GT Challenge at VIRginia International Raceway and the season-ending Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta following today’s announcement that the 24 Hours of Le Mans has been moved to Aug…. Read more »
Following a successful running of the event in 2019, the SCCA National Championship Runoffs are returning to VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, SCCA Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Eric Prill announced during Wednesday evening’s virtual SCCA Road Racing awards presentation. The 3.27-mile, 17-turn natural terrain road course near… Read more »
PHOENIX, AZ. Oct. 28, 2020 — Byrd Racing, a multi-discipline motorsports platform, with a presence in NASCAR, IndyCar, and the Road To Indy, as well as grassroots/short track racing, is pleased to announce VIR (Virginia International Raceway) as this week’s Primary Sponsor for the upcoming Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway. “Partnering with Americas… Read more »
While Team Preps For Move To VIR, Ferriol Makes Endurance Debut With Andrew Davis and Markus Winkelhock BRASELTON, Georgia (October 15, 2020) – Team Hardpoint, just approaching the one year anniversary of the race team’s formation, is laying the building blocks for the team’s strong future this week with its first IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship… Read more »
It’s with our greatest apologies that we make this announcement. Due to COVID-19 and the Commonwealth of Virginia’s recovery specifically, we’re going to move forward with cancelling Friday, Nov 13th’s Victory Junction Holiday Laps. VIR has made the difficult decision to remain open for private rentals in 2020 and we just can’t make an… Read more »
State of the Sport Offers Provisional Schedules for Three Series, New Features for 2021 Season DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – IMSA President John Doonan detailed a number of significant news items for the 2021 season during his first State of the Sport presentation this afternoon. IMSA’s State of the Sport has traditionally provided the calendar for… Read more »
