1245 Pine Tree Road, Alton, VA 24520 (434) 822-7700 Spectator Events About Lodging Track Experience Stores Contact Getting On The Track At VIR, professional drivers aren’t the only ones who can drive on our racetrack, recognized as one of the top six road courses in the nation by Car and Driver Magazine. There are several ways for you to get on the track: Car and Driver 2019 Lightning Laps Car and Driver 2021 Lightning Laps Amenities and Other Valuable Information Karting Almost every successful professional racing driver in the world today got his or her start in karting. The dynamics of driving are amplified on the kart track, making them easier to understand, practice, and master than when driving a full-sized car. Feed your need for speed on the VIR Kart Track, our state-of-the-art 5/8 mile, 24-foot-wide paved circuit. Our karts run ungoverned motors capable of speeds in excess of 50 mph, the fastest speeds you’ll find for go-karts anywhere. The VIR Kart Track is open to the public from Noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. The track is also available by appointment in the evenings and on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information or to make an appointment outside of normal track operating hours, contact the VIR Kart Track at (434) 822-7700 x350 or karttrack@virnow.com. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Charity Laps VIR hosts two or three Charity Laps events each season. Community members are invited to make a small donation that entirely benefits a local charity, to take your car, truck or bike for a spin on the track. A VIR pace car leads the way, guiding drivers at highway speeds. Check out our calendar for the next Charity Laps event. VIR Club For those looking to drive their sports, classic, or high-performance car at VIR, joining the VIR Club is the answer. Members of the VIR Club enjoy 18 exclusive member driving days each year. Members get from 2 to 8 hours of track time per day depending on track configuration, event type, and club member attendance numbers. To learn more about the VIR Club, click here. While VIR Club provides the most track access for individuals, many groups also rent the track at VIR and provide their participants track access. Formula Experiences Formula Experiences is the ultimate racecar driving experience in America. Our Formula and Prototype racecars create the closest Formula One or Indy Car experience anywhere. The Formula Experiences program offers exclusive driving experiences for novice to experienced track drivers, private groups and corporate events. Click here to learn more about Formula Experiences. Race Car Rental Kaizen Autosport has over 15 track prepared cars to rent for most track days held at VIR each month. The rental program is a Five Star Arrive and Drive experience for renters with a trackside driver’s lounge, simulators, trackside support, snacks/drinks, and optional one-on-one coaching services including data/video lap analysis. Click here to learn more about Kaizen Autosport. Cars Apex Driving Events Audi Club North America Chin Track Days ChampCar Endurance Series David Murry Track Days Ferrari Club of America-Southeast Region Formula Experiences Hooked on Driving Kaizen Autosport Ken Kirkham Track Days Fun Run National Auto Sport Association (NASA) National Corvette Museum North Carolina Region Sports Car Club of America Northern New Jersey Region Porsche Club of America Phil Wicks Driving Academy SCDA-Sports Car Driving Association SVT Cobra Mustang Club Track Advantage Tarheel Chapter – BMW Car Club of America Tarheel Sports Car Club Teen Driving Solutions School Track Club USA Track Daze Race Schools Kaizen Autosport Porsche Clubs Porsche Club of America Porsche Club of America-First Settlers Porsche Club of Ameirca-Carolinas Region Porsche Club of America-Northern New Jersey Region Porsche Club of America-Potomac Region Porsche Club of America-Zone 2 Bikes California Superbike School CLASS Motorcycle School Cornerspeed Motorcycle Riding School Evolve GT N2 Track Days Performance Riding Experience Team Pro-Motion Connect With VIR Subscribe to our mailing list for the latest VIRginia International Raceway news. More Information Calendar Configurations Getting On The Track Open Test Days Track Rentals Home > Track > Getting On The Track Upcoming Events BUY TICKETS Hoosier Tire SCCA Super TourApr 9 <a href="/events" class="button secondary">See All Events</a> 1245 Pine Tree Road, Alton, VA 24520 | (434) 822-7700 | info@virnow.com © 2021 Virginia International Raceway. All rights reserved.