Michelin GT Challenge at VIR: Official Schedule and Supplementary Regulations 2025
Virginia International Raceway | August 21 - 24, 2025
Registration Hours
| Day | Hours | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu., 8/21 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Registration area in RacePlex |
| Fri., 8/22 | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | |
| Sat., 8/23 | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | |
| Sun., 8/24 | 7:00 am - 2:30 pm |
Inspection and Briefing Schedules
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Pre-Event Inspection | ALL Classes Mandatory By Appt.: Thu., 8/21, 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Voluntary Technical Inspection Hours (By Reservation) | Fri., 8/22, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm; Fri., 8/22, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Voluntary Technical Inspection Hours (Open/No Reservation Required) | Sat., 8/23, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm; Sat., 8/23, 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm; Sun., 8/24, 8:30 am - 11:30 am |
IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Pre-Event Inspection (By Appointment) | Thu., 8/21, 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Voluntary Technical Inspection Hours (By Reservation) | Fri., 8/22, 7:30 am - 10:30 am; Fri., 8/22, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Voluntary Technical Inspection Hours (Open/No Reservation Required) | Fri., 8/22, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm; Sat., 8/23, 7:15 am - 8:00 am; Sat., 8/23, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm |
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By Michelin
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Pre-Event Inspection | Thu., 8/21, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Mazda MX-5 Cup Series Trailer Tech Ops | |
| Technical Inspection Hours | Fri., 8/22, 8:00 am - 9:30 am; Fri., 8/22, 9:45 am - 1:45 pm; Fri., 8/22, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm; Sat., 8/23, 8:00 am - 9:15 am; Sat., 8/23, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Sun., 8/24, By Appointment |
Mustang Challenge
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Pre-Event and Technical Inspection (By Appt.) | Thu., 8/21, 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm (Mustang Challenge Series Tech Tent) |
| Technical Inspection Hours | Fri., 8/22, 7:30 am - 12:30 pm; Fri., 8/22, 2:15 pm - 5:30 pm; Sat., 8/23, 7:30 am - 8:15 am; Sat., 8/23, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm; Sun., 8/24, 7:30 am - 10:30 am |
| Note | Tech Insp. closes during on-track sessions |
IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Pre-Event Inspection (By Appt.) | Thu., 8/21, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Technical Inspection Hours | Thu., 8/21, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm; Fri., 8/22, 7:30 am - 11:30 am; Fri., 8/22, 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm; Sat., 8/23, 7:30 am - 11:00 am; Sun., 8/24, 7:30 am - 8:30 am |
Briefings
| Series | Type | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup | Team Manager Briefing | Thu., 8/21 | 3:30 pm | Track Meeting Room (Downstairs) |
| Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup | Driver & Team Manager Briefing | Sat., 8/23 | 1:30 pm | |
| Mustang Challenge | Team Manager Briefing | Thu., 8/21 | 3:00 pm | |
| Mustang Challenge | Driver & Team Manager Briefing | Fri., 8/22 | 2:45 pm | Track Meeting Room (Downstairs) |
| IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship | Team Managers | Thu., 8/21 | 1:30 pm | Track Meeting Room (Downstairs) |
| IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship | Drivers and Team Managers | Sun., 8/24 | 9:00 am | |
| IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge | Team Manager Briefing | Thu., 8/21 | 2:30 pm | Track Meeting Room (Downstairs) |
| IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge | Driver & Team Manager Briefing | Fri., 8/22 | 3:15 pm | |
| IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge | Team Managers | Thu., 8/21 | 2:00 pm | Track Meeting Room (Downstairs) |
| IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge | Drivers and Team Managers | Sat., 8/23 | 9:30 am |
Infield Care Center Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Thu., 8/21 | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Fri., 8/22 | 7:30 am - 8:00 pm |
| Sat., 8/23 | 7:30 am - 7:30 pm |
| Sun., 8/24 | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Outside of these hours call 911 or Halifax County Emergency Services at 434-476-3335 | |
Series Listing
- IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (WeatherTech Championship) (GTD PRO/GTD)
- IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (Michelin Challenge)
- Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By Michelin (Mazda MX-5)
- Mustang Challenge (Mustang Challenge)
- IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge (VP Challenge)
Daily Activity Schedule
Sunday, August 17, 2025
| 8:30 am - 5:30 pm | On Track Activity (hot track) |
| 5:00 pm | IMSA Tech Ops Transporter park (TV compound) |
| 6:00 pm | IMSA Transporters park (North Paddock) |
Monday, August 18, 2025
| 8:00 am | IMSA Tech Ops Transporter set up - TV compound |
| 8:00 am | IMSA set up (North Paddock) |
| 8:30 am - 5:30 pm | On Track Activity (hot track from South Paddock) |
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
| 8:00 am | IMSA set up (North Paddock) |
| 8:00 am - 7:00 pm | T&S and TV cabling access North Paddock and Pit Lane Only |
| 8:30 am - 5:30 pm | On Track Activity (hot track from South Paddock) |
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
| 8:00 am | IMSA set up |
| 8:00 am - 7:00 pm | T&S and TV cabling access on-track (cold track) |
| 10:00 am | Industry Suppliers (VP Racing, Airgas) Load-In |
| 11:00 am | Industry Suppliers (Michelin) Load-In |
| 2:00 pm | Manufacturer and Industry Support Load-In |
| 4:00 pm | WeatherTech Championship Transporter Load-In (per IMSA Logistics) Park Only, No Opening |
Thursday, August 21, 2025
| 8:00 am | IMSA set up |
| 8:00 am - 7:00 pm | T&S and TV cabling access on-track (cold track) |
| 9:00 am | MICHELIN CHALLENGE COMPETITOR TRANSPORTER LOAD-IN (per IMSA Logistics). Teams must not open/unload until 2:00 pm. |
| 9:00 am | VP CHALLENGE COMPETITOR TRANSPORTER LOAD-IN (per IMSA Logistics). Teams must not open/unload until 2:00 pm. |
| 11:00 am | WeatherTech Championship - Open Transporters - Pit lane equipment set up may commence except as restricted, See SR |
| 11:30 am | MAZDA MX-5 COMPETITOR TRANSPORTER LOAD-IN (per IMSA Logistics). Teams must not open/unload until 2:00 pm |
| 1:00 pm | MUSTANG CHALLENGE COMPETITOR TRANSPORTER LOAD-IN - NO OPENING UNTIL 2:00 PM |
| 1:30 pm | WeatherTech Championship Team Manager Briefing - Track Meeting Room |
| 2:00 pm | MICHELIN CHALLENGE TRANSPORTER OPEN/UNLOAD (per IMSA Logistics). Pit equipment set up may commence |
| 2:00 pm | MAZDA MX-5 COMPETITOR TRANSPORTER OPEN/UNLOAD |
| 2:00 pm | VP CHALLENGE TRANSPORTER OPEN/UNLOAD |
| 2:00 pm | MICHELIN CHALLENGE TEAM MANAGER BRIEFING - TRACK MEETING ROOM |
| 2:00 pm | MUSTANG CHALLENGE OPEN/UNLOAD TRANSPORTERS |
| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | TRACK WALK For Credential Holders - Walk, bicycle (with helmet) and golf carts/tuggers Only, (Must not embark after 5:15pm) |
| 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Pit Lane media activity (cold track) |
| 7:00 pm | Pit Lane Closed |
Friday, August 22, 2025
| 6:00 am - 7:45 am | IMSA T&S Transponder Checks / TV cabling / Track Inspection / Signage |
| 7:00 am | Pit Lane Open |
| 7:55 am - CCL | IMSA Course Clearance Lap |
| 8:00 am - 8:55 am | PRACTICE - VP CHALLENGE |
| 9:05 am - CCL | IMSA Course Clearance Lap |
| 9:10 am - 9:40 am | PRACTICE #1 - MUSTANG CHALLENGE |
| 9:50 am - CCL | IMSA Course Clearance Lap |
| 9:55 am - 10:25 am | PRACTICE #1 - MAZDA MX-5 |
| 10:35 am - CCL | IMSA Course Clearance Lap |
| 10:40 am - 11:40 am | PRACTICE #1 - MICHELIN CHALLENGE |
| 11:40 am - 12:40 pm | Lunch |
| 11:45 am - 12:00 pm | Media on-track activity (hot track) |
| 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Media static on-track activity (cold track) |
| 12:35 pm - CCL | IMSA Course Clearance Lap |
| 12:40 pm - 12:55 pm | QUALIFYING - VP CHALLENGE GSX |
| 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm | QUALIFYING - VP CHALLENGE GTDX/P3 |
| 1:25 pm - CCL | IMSA Course Clearance Lap |
| 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm | PRACTICE #2 - MUSTANG CHALLENGE |
| 2:10 pm - CCL | IMSA Course Clearance Lap |
| 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm | PRACTICE #2 - MAZDA MX-5 |
| 3:00 pm - CCL | IMSA Course Clearance Lap |
| 3:05 pm - 4:35 pm | Practice #1 - WeatherTech Championship (All Classes) |
| 4:50 pm - 4:55 pm | PRE-RACE - VP CHALLENGE |
| 4:55 pm - 5:40 pm | RACE - CTMP RACE #2 MAKEUP - VP CHALLENGE - 45 MINUTES |
| 5:55 pm - CCL | IMSA Course Clearance Lap |
| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | PRACTICE #2 - MICHELIN CHALLENGE |
| 7:10 pm - CCL | IMSA Course Clearance Lap |
| 7:15 pm - 7:30 pm | QUALIFYING - MUSTANG CHALLENGE |
| 9:30 pm | Pit Lane Closed |
Saturday, August 23, 2025
| 6:00 am - 7:45 am | IMSA T&S Transponder Checks / TV cabling / Track Inspection / Signage |
| 6:00 am | Pit Lane Open |
| 7:55 am - CCL | IMSA Course Clearance Lap |
| 8:00 am - 8:15 am | QUALIFYING - MICHELIN CHALLENGE TCR |
| 8:20 am - 8:35 am | QUALIFYING - MICHELIN CHALLENGE GS |
| 8:45 am - 8:50 am | PRE-RACE - MUSTANG CHALLENGE |
| 8:50 am - 9:35 am | RACE #1 - MUSTANG CHALLENGE - 45 MINUTES |
| 9:30 am | MICHELIN CHALLENGE DRIVER & TEAM MANAGER BRIEFING - TRACK MEETING ROOM |
| 9:50 am - CCL | IMSA Course Clearance Lap |
| 9:55 am - 10:15 am | QUALIFYING - MAZDA MX-5 |
| 10:30 am - CCL | IMSA Course Clearance Lap |
| 10:35 am - 12:05 pm | Practice #2 - WeatherTech Championship (All Classes) |
| 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | MUSTANG CHALLENGE DRIVER AUTOGRAPH SESSION - SERIES TRANSPORTER |
| 12:20 pm - 12:25 pm | PRE-RACE - VP CHALLENGE |
| 12:25 pm - 1:10 pm | RACE #1 - VP CHALLENGE - 45 MINUTES |
| 12:30 pm | MICHELIN CHALLENGE - FUEL RIG INSPECTION (PIT BOX - MANDATORY) |
| 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Driver Autograph Session - WeatherTech Championship at Team Transporters in the Paddock |
| 1:10 pm - 2:10 pm | Break / Pre-Race |
| 1:15 pm - 1:35 pm | BMW Car Corral Parade Laps (IMSA) |
| 1:35 pm - 2:10 pm | PRE-RACE - OPEN GRID / FAN WALK - PIT LANE - MICHELIN CHALLENGE |
| 1:35 pm - 1:55 am | Corvette Car Corral Parade Laps (IMSA) |
| 2:10 pm - 2:20 pm | PRE-RACE - FORMATION LAPS - MICHELIN CHALLENGE |
| 2:20 pm - 4:20 pm | RACE - VIRGINIA IS FOR RACING LOVERS GRAND PRIX FOR THE IMSA MICHELIN PILOT CHALLENGE - 2 HOURS |
| 4:20 pm - 4:50 pm | MAZDA MX-5 DRIVER AUTOGRAPH SESSION - SERIES TRANSPORTER |
| 4:25 pm - 4:50 pm | POST-RACE - MICHELIN CHALLENGE |
| 4:25 pm - 4:50 pm | Track Cleaning (concurrent) |
| 4:25 pm - 4:45 pm | Mustang Car Corral Laps - limit 100 cars (IMSA) |
| 4:50 pm - CCL | IMSA Course Clearance Lap |
| 4:55 pm - 5:10 pm | Qualifying - WeatherTech Championship (GTD - Any Driver) |
| 5:20 pm - 5:35 pm | Qualifying - WeatherTech Championship (GTD PRO - Any Driver) |
| 5:50 pm - 5:55 pm | PRE-RACE - MAZDA MX-5 |
| 5:55 pm - 6:40 pm | RACE #1 - MAZDA MX-5 - 45 MINUTES |
| 7:30 pm | Hitachi Energy Fireworks Show (from Patriot Paddock) |
| 8:30 pm - 8:45 pm | Pit Lane Closed |
Sunday, August 24, 2025
| 6:00 am - 7:45 am | IMSA T&S Transponder Checks / TV cabling / Track Inspection / Signage |
| 6:00 am | Pit Lane Open |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Fuel Rig Inspection - WeatherTech Championship |
| 8:00 am - 8:15 am | On-Track Media Session (cold track) |
| 8:15 am - 8:30 am | On-Track Media Session (hot track) |
| 9:00 am | WeatherTech Championship Driver & Team Manager Briefing - Track Meeting Room |
| 9:05 am - 9:25 am | Porsche Car Corral Parade Laps (IMSA) |
| 9:30 am - 9:35 am | PRE-RACE - VP CHALLENGE |
| 9:35 am - 10:20 am | RACE #2 - VP CHALLENGE - 45 MINUTES |
| 10:35 am - 10:40 am | PRE-RACE - MAZDA MX-5 |
| 10:40 am - 11:25 am | RACE #2 - MAZDA MX-5 - 45 MINUTES |
| 11:40 am - 11:45 am | PRE-RACE - MUSTANG CHALLENGE |
| 11:45 am - 12:30 pm | RACE #2 - MUSTANG CHALLENGE - 45 MINUTES |
| 12:50 pm - 2:00 pm | WeatherTech Championship Recon Lap / Pre-Race |
| 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm | WeatherTech Championship - Open Grid / Fan Walk - Pit Lane |
| 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | IMSA Hot Lap Experience (by invitation only) |
| 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm | WeatherTech Championship - Formation Laps |
| 2:10 pm - 4:50 pm | Race - Michelin GT Challenge at VIR for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - 2 Hours and 40 Minutes |
Monday, August 25, 2025
| 8:30 am - 5:30 pm | On Track Activity (hot track) |
Supplementary Regulations
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
| Event: | Michelin GT Challenge at VIR |
| Entries Closing: | Tue., Aug. 5, 2025 |
| Number of Cars admitted: | Practice sessions: 36 Maximum; Qualifying sessions: 36 Maximum; Race: 36 Maximum |
| Tire Allocation: | GTD PRO: 6 sets Pilot Sport ProGT H1; GTD: 6 sets Pilot Sport ProGT H1 |
| Minimum Drive-Time: | GTD PRO: Ten (10) minutes; GTD: Forty Five (45) minutes |
| Maximum Drive-Time: | GTD: One Hour and Fifty-Five (1:55) minutes |
| Trueman/Akin Drive-Time: | GTD: Forty Five (45) minutes |
| Event Logistics: | Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18. Garages are assigned by IMSA. Pre-staging is exclusively in the Raceplex Parking Lot. Staging is in the Raceplex Parking Lot. Load-in by 3:00 pm Wed., Aug. 20 for 4:00 pm load-in. Load-out not until 6:00 pm Sun., Aug. 24. Vacate Paddock by 10:00 am Mon., Aug. 25. |
| Pit Set Up Restrictions: | IWSC Pit Lane Setup must cease activity from 15 minutes prior until 15 minutes after IMPC on-track activity. |
| Paddock Teardown: | Teams must not begin to dismantle until the start of the series Open Grid / Fan Walk. |
| Standard FCY: | GTD PRO and GTD Cars shall pit on separate laps. |
IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
| Event: | Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix |
| Entries Closing: | Tue., Aug. 5, 2025 |
| Number of Cars admitted: | Practice sessions: 45 Maximum; Qualifying sessions: 45 Maximum; Race: 45 Maximum |
| Tire Allocation: | GS: 5 sets - S9M+; TCR: 4 sets - S9M+ |
| Minimum Drive-Time: | Forty (40) minutes |
| Maximum Drive-Time: | Eighty (80) minutes |
| Event Logistics: | Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18. Pre-staging exclusively in Raceplex Parking Lot. Staging by 8:00 am Thu., Aug. 21 for 9:00 am load-in. Load-out not until 7:00 pm Sat., Aug. 23. Vacate Paddock by 12:00 am Sat., Aug. 23. |
| Paddock Teardown: | Teams must not begin to dismantle until the start of the series Open Grid / Fan Walk. |
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By Michelin
| Event: | Rounds 11 and 12 of the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By Michelin at VIR |
| Entries Closing: | Tue., Aug. 5, 2025 |
| Number of Cars admitted: | Practice sessions: 50 Maximum; Qualifying sessions: 50 Maximum; Race: 50 Maximum |
| Impound: | Mazda MX-5 Cup Series Trailer in the Paddock per the Technical Department. |
| Event Logistics: | Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18. Pre-staging exclusively in Raceplex Parking Lot. Staging by 10:30 am Thu., Aug. 21 for 11:30 am load-in. Load-out not until 6:00 pm Sun., Aug. 24. Vacate Paddock by 10:00 am Mon., Aug. 25. |
| Paddock Teardown: | Teams must not begin to dismantle per Art. 20.2.11.A until 10:35 am, Sun., Aug. 24. |
| Qualifying Session: | 15 minutes initial length, with up to 5 minutes additional time at Race Director's discretion. |
Mustang Challenge
| Event: | Rounds 7 and 8 of the Mustang Challenge at VIR |
| Entries Closing: | Tue., Aug. 5, 2025 |
| Number of Cars admitted: | Practice sessions: 40 Maximum; Qualifying sessions: 40 Maximum; Race: 40 Maximum |
| Impound: | Mustang Challenge Series Trailer in the Paddock per the Technical Department. |
| Event Logistics: | Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18. Pre-staging exclusively in Raceplex Parking Lot. Staging by 12:00 pm Thu., Aug. 21 for 1:00 pm load-in. Load-out not until 6:00 pm Sun., Aug. 25. Vacate Paddock by 10:00 am Mon., Aug. 25. |
| Paddock Teardown: | Teams must not begin to dismantle per Art. 20.2.11.A until 11:40 am, Sun., Aug. 24. |
IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge
| Event: | Rounds 7 and 8 of the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge at VIR |
| Entries Closing: | Tue., Aug. 5, 2025 |
| Number of Cars admitted: | Practice sessions: 35 Maximum; Qualifying sessions: 35 Maximum; Race: 35 Maximum |
| Impound: | IMSA Challenge / Single-Make Series Trailer in the Paddock per the Technical Department. |
| Tire Allocation: | LMP3: 4 sets - F-S8M/R-S9M; GTDX: 4 sets - Pilot Sport ProGT H1; GSX: 4 sets - S9M+ (30/68 18 application must use S9M specification). One (1) additional Tire Set is allocated only for Cars eligible for and participating in CTMP Race #2 Makeup. |
| Event Logistics: | Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18. Pre-staging exclusively in Raceplex Parking Lot. Staging by 8:00 am Thu., Aug. 21 for 9:00 am load-in. Load-out not until 6:00 pm Sun., Aug. 24. Vacate Paddock by 10:00 am Mon., Aug. 25. |
| Paddock Teardown: | Teams must not begin to dismantle per Art. 20.2.11.A until 9:30 am, Sun., Aug. 24. |
General Event / Track Information
Event Facility
Name: Virginia International Raceway
Address: 1245 Pine Tree Rd., Alton, VA 24520
Phone: 434-822-7700
Fax: 434-822-8033
Email: info@virnow.com
Website: http://virnow.com
Track Details
Length of the Racetrack: 3.27 miles, 17-turn Road Course
Direction of the Race: Clockwise
Pole Position: On the Right
Location of Race Control: Building behind Pit Lane prior to Start/Finish, 2nd Floor
Start Line: On the Front Straight
Finish Line: On the Front Straight
Driver Deadline/Fee
Close of Business Tue., Aug. 5. Expediting fee charged for applications processed after this date.
Event Confirmations
Declarations due via MERG by 4pm Mon., Aug. 11. $500 charge for late declarations or driver changes.
Fuel Schedule
VP depot located in the Paddock at the fuel island adjacent to the VIR store. VP will deliver fuel to each Team's pit box prior to Event load-in. Contact VP in advance for delivery to Team's garage.
Driver/TM Briefing
Briefings distributed Aug. 21. Contact details provided for specific series questions.
Track Walk
For Credential Holders Only. Walk, bicycle (with helmet) and golf carts/tuggers permitted. Must not embark later than 45 minutes remaining.
Nitrogen Supply
Airgas is the exclusive nitrogen supplier (motorsports@airgas.com).
Motorsports Ministries
Terry Borcheller (terryborcheller@aol.com or 678-677-5861)
Telephone/Internet
Direct Internet (IDI) for Pit Lane and/or Paddock available via https://merg.imsa.com. Orders by 6:00 pm Fri., Aug. 16. Contact dpees@imsa.com for information.
Security
Dennis Haley (dhaley@virnow.com)
Team Food Service
Apex Café. Contact Kaitlin Scheper (kaitlin@schepereventgroup.com, 843-812-7021)
Catering / Hospitality
Emily Ferk (eferk@virnow.com)
Motorhomes
Paula Barker (pbarker@virnow.com or 434-822-7700 x101)
Equipment Rental
Carter Machinery Inc. (Hayden Dice, 301-518-9748 or 434-821-6928 or 877-283-6464)
Truck Washing
W&J Pressure Washing (wandjpressurewashing@gmail.com). Will Scheier (434-222-8283) or John Watts (434-222-7329).
Golf Cart Rentals
Golf cart Guy of North Carolina (919-465-3227, https://virnow.com/experience/golf-cart-rentals/)
Pit Vehicles
IMSA Requirements: Annual access stickers issued by IMSA. Teams permitted one (1) 3-or-more-wheeled support vehicle (e.g., golf carts/tugs) in the Paddock area per entered Car. All non-GTP and other Series Teams permitted one (1) additional support vehicle. Racetrack Requirements: Pit/Paddock vehicles must be operated by a licensed driver 16+ years old with liability insurance. Obtain Paddock Vehicle Pass from VIR. Fill out form at VIR Vehicle Registration and Agreement.
False Grid
On the road leading to pit lane entrance (top of the Paddock hill).
Pit Lane Equipment
Hard panels inside the tent and/or flooring are prohibited. Paved area behind pit boxes to fence must remain a clear fire lane. Heaters of any type prohibited.
Spotter Information
Prohibited at Villas.
Beacon Location
Driver's Right, Start/Finish
Additional Trailers
Teams must follow specific procedures established by IMSA Logistics for trailers beyond Paddock allocation. Submit intent in writing to IMSA Logistics and Series Manager, including vehicle details and contact info. Deadline EoD Thu., Aug. 14.
Facility Restrictions
The "Pit Lane Sidewalk" must remain clear at all times. See VIR policies: http://virnow.com/about/policies/
Michelin Activity
Takes place Fri. - Sun. on the infield Patriot Course during non-IWSC or IMPC on-track times.
Parking Procedure
Team parking using Annual Parking Pass in grass lots prior to Paddock. Violators towed at owner/operator's expense.
Additional Information
Maps, forms, and information available at imsacompetitors.com.
Track Shipping
Packages/mail picked up at Infield Main Gate Entrance. Address: Team/Company Name / Contact Name & Cell Phone Number / Series, Virginia International Raceway, 1012 Raceplex Drive, Alton, VA 24520.
Medical Information
Facility Medical Center
Infield Care Center located in the downstairs of the North Tower. Operating hours on P1. For after-hours medical, dial 911.
Hospital Information
- Primary/Minor: Sovah Health - Danville Campus (15 miles). Main: 434-799-2100. ED: 434-799-3742.
- Trauma Center: Duke University Hospital (52 miles). Main: 919-684-8111. ED: 919-681-4410.
- Trauma/Burn Ctr.: UNC Hospitals (55 miles). Main: 984-974-1000. ED: 984-974-4721.
Pharmacy Information
- CVS: 1425 South Boston Rd., Danville, VA 24540. Main: 434-791-4600. Hours: M-F 8am-9pm, Sat. 9am-9pm, Sun. 10am-7pm.
- Walgreens: 401 S. Main St., Danville, VA 24541. Main: 434-793-2221. Hours: M-F 9am-9pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 10am-6pm.
- CVS: 3212 Riverside Dr., Danville, VA 24541. Main: 434-797-2391. Hours: M-F 9am-9pm, Sat. 10am-7pm, Sun. 10am-6pm.
Tire Information
Maximum Wet Tire Sets per Car available for purchase at Event:
- GTD PRO/GTD: 3 sets
- GS: 3 sets
- TCR: 3 sets
- P3 VPRC: 3 sets
- GTDX VPRC: 3 sets
- GSX VPRC: 3 sets
*Wet Tires from previous Events meeting the requirements of ATT. 3 are permitted.
Maps and Directions
TO IMSA TRANSPORTER STAGING: Directions provided from NC-57 to Dotmond Rd (Pine Tree Rd), continuing to Raceplex Rd for IMSA Transporter Staging.
STAGING TO IMSA PADDOCK: Route from IMSA Transporter Staging via Ryan's Way and Pine Tree Rd to the IMSA Paddock.
TO IMSA REGISTRATION: Directions from State Rt 693 to Pine Tree Rd, then Ace Dr and Ryan's Way to IMSA Registration.
TO IMSA PARKING: Route from State Rt 693 to Pine Tree Rd, N Paddock Ln to the IMSA Parking lot.
TRACK MEETING ROOM LOCATION: Indicates the location of the Track Meeting Room in the lower level of the center trackside garage building within the IMSA Paddock.
TRAFFIC FLOW | TO FALSE GRID / PIT LANE: Illustrates traffic movement from Paddock to False Grid and then to Pit Lane.
TRAFFIC FLOW | TO PADDOCK: Depicts traffic flow from exiting the racecourse to Pit Lane and proceeding to the Paddock area.
CARE CENTER LOCATION: Shows the Care Center located in the structure at Pit Out.
APEX CAFÉ LOCATION: Indicates the Apex Café location in The Gallery hospitality area.
Contact Information
Event Facility
Name: Virginia International Raceway
Contact: info@virnow.com
Driver/TM Briefing Contacts
- Beaux Barfield (IWSC and IMPC Racing Related): bbarfield@imsa.com or 832-260-1032
- Randy Buck (VPRC and MX-5 Racing Related): randalbuck@imsa.com or 415-298-7018
- Chelsey Vickery (Mustang Challenge Racing Related): t-cvickery@imsa.com or 812-431-7716
- Brian Wilson (Series Manager, IWSC, IMPC and VPRC): bwilson@imsa.com or 386-281-9494
- Duane Sampson (Dir. Single-Make Platforms): dsampson@imsa.com or 386-285-7021
- Paul Walter (Sporting Regulations): pwalter@imsa.com or 614-598-6783
- David Pees (Timing and Scoring): dpees@imsa.com or 386-308-8866
- Cory Posocco (Paddock Logistics): cposocco@imsa.com or 386-566-8313
- Eric Haverson (Technical): ehaverson@imsa.com or 386-562-7214
- Roy Spielmann (Track Services): rspielmann@imsa.com or 414-702-0905
- Robert Bosworth (HV Safety): rbosworth@imsa.com or 704-728-8087
- Ryan McLean (Medical Liaison): rmclean@imsa.com or 386-285-6913
Other Services
- Nitrogen Supply: Airgas (motorsports@airgas.com or 800-367-4273)
- Motorsports Ministries: Terry Borcheller (terryborcheller@aol.com or 678-677-5861)
- Telephone/Internet: https://merg.imsa.com (for Direct Internet). Contact dpees@imsa.com or 386-308-8866.
- Security: Dennis Haley (dhaley@virnow.com)
- Team Food Service: Apex Café. Contact Kaitlin Scheper (kaitlin@schepereventgroup.com, 843-812-7021)
- Catering / Hospitality: Emily Ferk (eferk@virnow.com)
- Motorhomes: Paula Barker (pbarker@virnow.com or 434-822-7700 x101)
- Equipment Rental: Carter Machinery Inc. (Hayden Dice, 301-518-9748 or 434-821-6928 or 877-283-6464)
- Truck Washing: W&J Pressure Washing (wandjpressurewashing@gmail.com). Will Scheier (434-222-8283) or John Watts (434-222-7329).
- Golf Cart Rentals: Golf cart Guy of North Carolina (919-465-3227, https://virnow.com/experience/golf-cart-rentals/)
