Charity Laps
Join us for Charity Laps each year in November to benefit Victory Junction. Victory Junction was the dream of Adam Petty, a fourth generation race car driver, and Richard Petty’s Grandson. Pay just $25 for the opportunity to drive your own car on our 3.27 mile Full Course for 15 to 20 minutes. TICKETS NOT […]
VIR Club
For those looking to drive their sports, classic, or high-performance car at VIR, the VIR Club is your answer. Members enjoy up to 18 exclusive member driving days each year. We have run groups for beginners and the most experienced drivers. Sign up for VIR Club
VIRginia International Raceway to Host IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Featuring the Michelin GT Challenge Race Aug. 25-27
VIRginia International Raceway to Host IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Featuring the Michelin GT Challenge Race Aug. 25-27 Alton, Va. – VIRginia International Raceway will host the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, featuring the headlining Michelin GT Challenge race, the weekend of Friday Aug. 25 – Sunday, Aug. 27. The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is a […]
VIRginia International Raceway’s Upcoming Spectator Events Promise Influx of Visitors to Region
VIRginia International Raceway’s Upcoming Spectator Events Promise Influx of Visitors to Region Alton, Va. – July 26, 2023 – VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) is preparing for three of its biggest events of the 2023 spectator season, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Aug. 25-27, the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, Sept. 7-10, and the Sports Car Club […]
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 […]
