VIR Reborn Documentary Release Date
VIR Re-born: The Re-Birth of American Road Racing Coming July 2, 2023 Alton, Va. – June 20, 2023 – We are excited to announce the release of the documentary “VIR Reborn”. This documentary takes fans through the history of VIR from its early humble beginnings to its closing in 1974 and to the rebirth of one of the best race […]
VIRginia International Raceway Receives Virginia Tourism Corporation Grant for Tourism Marketing
Media Contact: Lindsay Priester lindsay@greenlightcomm.com 919.971.4451 VIRginia International Raceway Receives Virginia Tourism Corporation Grant for Tourism Marketing Alton, Va. – May 29, 2023 – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) received $20,000 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC). In total, VTC awarded more than $3.2 million for 236 local and regional tourism […]
National Motorsports Coalition Returns to Capitol Hill
National Motorsports Coalition Returns to Capitol Hill Representatives from the six major US sanctioning bodies and racetracks were joined by current and former drivers Antron Brown (NHRA), Ron Capps (NHRA), Ross Chastain (NASCAR), Ashley Freiberg (USAC), Kevin Harvick (NASCAR), Robb Holland (USAC), Rajah Caruth (NASCAR), Corey LaJoie (NASCAR), Travis Pastrana (USAC), Richard Petty (NASCAR) and […]
Two Major Spectator Events in May and June Promise Influx of Visitors
Media Contact: Lindsay Priester lindsay@greenlightcomm.com 919.971.4451 VIRginia International Raceway’s Season Kicks Off Bringing Motorsports Fans to the Region Two Major Spectator Events in May and June Promise Influx of Visitors Alton, Va. – April 25, 2023 – VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) is kicking off its season of major spectator events in May, marking the beginning of […]
In memory of our friend, Tucker McLaughlin
N&R sports editor Tucker McLaughlin covering ACC basketball. (Photo by Doug Doughty) McLaughlin was presented the 2022 ACC Marvin “Skeeter” Francis Award by Dave Dorian,left, director of the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association, who traveled to Halifax for the occasion. Also pictured is Brett Friedlander, right, sportswriter with the North State Journal. One of the […]
Blue Ridge Rock Festival Returns to VIR
Media Contact: Lindsay Priester lindsay@greenlightcomm.com 919.971.4451 Blue Ridge Rock Festival Returns to VIRginia International Raceway for Second Consecutive Year The Music Festival and Racetrack Have Entered into a Multi-Year Agreement for VIR to Serve as Host Venue Alton, Va. – April 6, 2023 – Blue Ridge Rock Festival (BRRF) is excited to announce it will return […]
Lodge Rooms
Renovations of The Lodge are Officially Complete! The new design captures the legacy of VIR with an elevated new look. Spacious new room layouts provide a dedicated workspace to stay connected while enjoying your track experience and include amenities such as a coffee maker, TV, alarm clock, mini fridge, and a tucked away closet space. […]
Bob Ingram Celebration of Life
We celebrate the life of our friend and advocate, Bob Ingram. Bob’s dedicated passion for the Porsche brand has caused him to collect and restore some of the rarest cars and collections. The coolest thing about Bob was that he also drove these cars and allowed others to drive these cars. Our greatest gift was […]
Pit Lane Suites
The full renovations of the Pit Lane Suites are officially finished! The modern, thoughtful design captures the legacy of VIR with a, evolved, sleek new look. Spacious new room layouts provide a dedicated workspace to stay connected while enjoying your track experience and include amenities such as a coffee maker, TV, alarm clock, mini fridge, and a tucked […]
Turn 14 Update
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 Left on the Full Course including newly configured and installed and updated catch fence. This update will help to contain vehicles that have left the track surface from being able to continue going into […]
