Michelin GT Challenge at VIR
Virginia International Raceway
August 22 - 24, 2025
Official Schedule, REV.
Registration Hours
Day | Hours |
---|---|
Thu., 8/21 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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 |
Registration area in RacePlex
Inspection Schedules
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Type | Day | Time |
---|---|---|
Pre-Event Inspection (Mandatory by Appt.) | Thu., 8/21 | 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
Voluntary Technical Inspection (By Reservation) | Fri., 8/22 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Fri., 8/22 | 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm | |
Voluntary Technical Inspection (Open/No Reservation) | 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
Type | Day | Time |
---|---|---|
Pre-Event Inspection (By Appointment) | Thu., 8/21 | 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
Voluntary Technical Inspection (By Reservation) | Fri., 8/22 | 7:30 am - 10:30 am |
Fri., 8/22 | 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm | |
Voluntary Technical Inspection (Open/No Reservation) | 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
Type | Day | Time |
---|---|---|
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
Type | Day | Time |
---|---|---|
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 | |
Tech Insp. closes during on-track sessions |
IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge
Type | Day | Time |
---|---|---|
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 |
Briefing Schedules
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By Michelin
Type | Day | Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Team Manager Briefing | Thu., 8/21 | 3:30 pm | Track Meeting Room (Downstairs) |
Driver & Team Manager Briefing | Sat., 8/23 | 1:30 pm | Track Meeting Room (Downstairs) |
Mustang Challenge
Type | Day | Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Team Manager Briefing | Thu., 8/21 | 3:00 pm | Track Meeting Room (Downstairs) |
Driver & Team Manager Briefing | Fri., 8/22 | 2:45 pm | Track Meeting Room (Downstairs) |
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Type | Day | Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Team Managers | Thu., 8/21 | 1:30 pm | Track Meeting Room (Downstairs) |
Drivers and Team Managers | Sun., 8/24 | 9:00 am | Track Meeting Room (Downstairs) |
IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge
Type | Day | Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Team Manager Briefing | Thu., 8/21 | 2:30 pm | Track Meeting Room (Downstairs) |
Driver & Team Manager Briefing | Fri., 8/22 | 3:15 pm | Track Meeting Room (Downstairs) |
IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
Type | Day | Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Team Managers | Thu., 8/21 | 2:00 pm | Track Meeting Room (Downstairs) |
Drivers and Team Managers | Sat., 8/23 | 9:30 am | Track Meeting Room (Downstairs) |
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 Schedule Highlights
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: 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 #1 - 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 - 8:20 am: QUALIFYING - MAZDA MX-5
- 8:30 am - CCL: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 8:35 am - 8:50 am: QUALIFYING - MICHELIN CHALLENGE TCR
- 8:55 am - 9:10 am: QUALIFYING - MICHELIN CHALLENGE GS
- 9:25 am - 9:30 am: PRE-RACE - MUSTANG CHALLENGE
- 9:30 am - 10:15 am: RACE #1 - MUSTANG CHALLENGE - 45 MINUTES
- 9:30 am: MICHELIN CHALLENGE DRIVER & TEAM MANAGER BRIEFING - TRACK MEETING ROOM
- 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 #2 - 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
- 8:30 pm - 8:45 pm: Hitachi Energy Fireworks Show (from Patriot Paddock)
- 7:30 pm: Pit Lane Closed
Sunday, August 24, 2025
- 6:00 am - 8:00 am: IMSA T&S Transponder Checks / TV cabling / Track Inspection / Signage
- 8:00 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 - CTMP RACE #2 MAKEUP - 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)
General Event / Track Information
Event Facility
Virginia International Raceway, 1245 Pine Tree Rd, Alton, VA 24520. Phone: 434-822-7700, Fax: 434-822-8033. Email: info@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
Supplementary Regulations - IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
- EVENT: The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Race is a Restricted Closed International Event sanctioned by IMSA.
- Name of the Event: Michelin GT Challenge at VIR
- Entries Closing: Tue., Aug. 5, 2025 (Late entries per Art. 4.3)
- Number of Cars admitted: Practice sessions: 36 Max, Qualifying sessions: 36 Max, Race: 36 Max
- Impound: IMSA Paddock per the Technical Department
- Tire Allocation: GTD PRO: 6 sets Pilot Sport Pro H1; GTD: 6 sets Pilot Sport Pro 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: Managed by IMSA. Refer to schedule for Paddock load-in times. Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18.
- Pre-Staging: Permitted beginning Mon., Aug. 18 after 8:00 am in the Raceplex Parking Lot.
- Staging: In Raceplex Parking Lot, one (1) hour prior to scheduled load-in time (e.g., 4:00 pm Wed., Aug. 20).
- Load-In: Drivers must be at truck and monitoring CB channel 40 by 3:00 pm, Wed., Aug. 20 for 4:00 pm load-in.
- Load-Out: Transporters must not move 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 15 mins prior to and 15 mins after IMPC on-track activity.
- Paddock Teardown: Teams must not begin dismantling until the start of the series Open Grid / Fan Walk.
- Standard FCY: GTD PRO and GTD Cars pit on separate laps.
Supplementary Regulations - IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
- EVENT: Sanctioned by IMSA at VIR.
- Name of the Event: Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix
- Entries Closing: Tue., Aug. 5, 2025 (Late entries per Art. 4.3)
- Number of Cars admitted: Practice sessions: 45 Max, Qualifying sessions: 45 Max, Race: 45 Max
- Impound: IMSA Challenge / Single-Make Series Trailer in Paddock.
- Tire Allocation: GS: 5 sets S9M+; TCR: 4 sets S9M+
- Minimum Drive-Time: Forty (40) minutes
- Maximum Drive-Time: Eighty (80) minutes
- Event Logistics: Managed by IMSA. Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18.
- Pre-Staging: Permitted beginning Mon., Aug. 18 after 8:00 am in Raceplex Parking Lot.
- Staging: In Raceplex Parking Lot, one (1) hour prior to scheduled load-in time (e.g., 9:00 am Thu., Aug. 21).
- Load-In: Drivers at truck by 8:00 am, Thu., Aug. 21 for 9:00 am load-in.
- Load-Out: Transporters must not move until 7:00 pm, Sat., Aug. 23. Vacate Paddock by 12:00 am (midnight), Sat., Aug. 23.
- Paddock Teardown: Teams must not begin dismantling until the start of the series Open Grid / Fan Walk.
Supplementary Regulations - Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By Michelin
- EVENT: Rounds 11 and 12 sanctioned by IMSA at VIR.
- Entries Closing: Tue., Aug. 5, 2025 (Late entries per Art. 4.3)
- Number of Cars admitted: Practice sessions: 50 Max, Qualifying sessions: 50 Max, Race: 50 Max
- Impound: Mazda MX-5 Cup Series Trailer in Paddock.
- Event Logistics: Managed by IMSA. Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18.
- Pre-Staging: Permitted beginning Mon., Aug. 18 after 8:00 am in Raceplex Parking Lot.
- Staging: In Raceplex Parking Lot, one (1) hour prior to scheduled load-in time (e.g., 11:30 am Thu., Aug. 21).
- Load-In: Drivers at truck by 10:30 am, Thu., Aug. 21 for 11:30 am load-in.
- Load-Out: Transporters must not move until 6:00 pm, Sun., Aug. 24. Vacate Paddock by 10:00 am, Mon., Aug. 25.
- Paddock Teardown: Teams must not begin dismantling until 10:35 am, Sun., Aug. 24.
- Qualifying Session: 15 minutes, with potential 5-minute extension at Race Director's discretion.
Supplementary Regulations - Mustang Challenge
- EVENT: Rounds 7 and 8 sanctioned by IMSA at VIR.
- Entries Closing: Tue., Aug. 5, 2025 (Late entries per Art. 4.3)
- Number of Cars admitted: Practice sessions: 40 Max, Qualifying sessions: 40 Max, Race: 40 Max
- Impound: Mustang Challenge Series Trailer in Paddock.
- Event Logistics: Managed by IMSA. Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18.
- Pre-Staging: Permitted beginning Mon., Aug. 18 after 8:00 am in Raceplex Parking Lot.
- Staging: In Raceplex Parking Lot, one (1) hour prior to scheduled load-in time (e.g., 1:00 pm Thu., Aug. 21).
- Load-In: Drivers at truck by 12:00 pm, Thu., Aug. 21 for 1:00 pm load-in.
- Load-Out: Transporters must not move until 6:00 pm, Sun., Aug. 25. Vacate Paddock by 10:00 am, Mon., Aug. 25.
- Paddock Teardown: Teams must not begin dismantling until 11:40 am, Sun., Aug. 24.
Supplementary Regulations - IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge
- EVENT: Rounds 7 and 8 sanctioned by IMSA at VIR.
- Entries Closing: Tue., Aug. 5, 2025 (Late entries per Art. 4.3)
- Number of Cars admitted: Practice sessions: 35 Max, Qualifying sessions: 35 Max, Race: 35 Max
- Impound: IMSA Challenge / Single-Make Series Trailer in Paddock.
- Tire Allocation: LMP3: 4 sets F-S8M/R-S9M; GTDX: 4 sets Pilot Sport ProGT H1; GSX: 4 sets S9M+. One additional set for CTMP Race #2 Makeup participants.
- Event Logistics: Managed by IMSA. Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18.
- Pre-Staging: Permitted beginning Mon., Aug. 18 after 8:00 am in Raceplex Parking Lot.
- Staging: In Raceplex Parking Lot, one (1) hour prior to scheduled load-in time (e.g., 9:00 am Thu., Aug. 21).
- Load-In: Drivers at truck by 8:00 am, Thu., Aug. 21 for 9:00 am load-in.
- Load-Out: Transporters must not move until 6:00 pm, Sun., Aug. 24. Vacate Paddock by 10:00 am, Mon., Aug. 25.
- Paddock Teardown: Teams must not begin dismantling until 9:30 am, Sun., Aug. 24.
General Event / Track Information - All Series
Driver Deadline/Fee
Close of Business Tue., Aug. 5. Expediting fee charged for applications processed after close of Sporting Checks (Art. 11.2), except per Art. 3.7.2.
Event Confirmations
Declarations via MERG by 4pm Mon., Aug. 11. $500 fee for late declarations or driver changes after this deadline until close of Sporting Checks.
Fuel Schedule
VP depot in Paddock at fuel island near VIR store. VP delivers fuel to pit boxes prior to event load-in. Contact VP in advance to redirect delivery to Team garage.
Driver/TM Briefing
Briefings distributed Aug. 21. Contact information for specific series provided:
- Beaux Barfield (IWSC, IMPC): bbarfield@imsa.com or 832-260-1032
- Randy Buck (VPRC, MX-5): randalbuck@imsa.com or 415-298-7018
- Chelsey Vickery (Mustang Challenge): t-cvickery@imsa.com or 812-431-7716
- Brian Wilson (Series Manager, IWSC, IMPC, 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
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 (motorsports@airgas.com or 800-367-4273)
- Motorsports Ministries: Terry Borcheller (terryborcheller@aol.com or 678-677-5861)
- Telephone/Internet: IWSC Only: https://merg.imsa.com for Pit Lane/Paddock Internet. Orders by 6:00 pm Fri., Aug. 16. Contact dpees@imsa.com for info. Other needs: VIR, Rob Terrel (rterrel@virnow.com or 434-471-3424).
- Security: Dennis Haley (dhaley@virnow.com)
- Team Food Service: Apex Café. Kaitlin Scheper (kaitlin@schepereventgroup.com or 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). Location: staging area at Raceplex.
- Golf Cart Rentals: Golf cart Guy of North Carolina (919-465-3227, https://virnow.com/experience/golf-cart-rentals/)
- Pit/Paddock Vehicles: Annual access stickers issued by IMSA. One (1) support vehicle (3+ wheels, golf cart/tug) per entered Car allowed in Paddock. Non-GTP/other Series Teams permitted one additional support vehicle, only one in pit lane. Operated by licensed driver (16+ yrs), must have liability insurance. Paddock Vehicle Pass required from VIR.
- False Grid: On road leading to pit lane entrance (top of Paddock hill).
- Pit Lane Equipment: Hard panels/flooring prohibited. Paved area behind pit boxes to fence must remain clear fire lane. Heaters prohibited.
- Spotter Information: Prohibited at Villas.
General Track Information
- Beacon Location: Driver's Right, Start/Finish
- Additional Trailers: Submit intent to IMSA Logistics and Series Manager in writing (truck/trailer type, size, color, contact info) by EoD Thu., Aug. 14. Failure may result in denial of access.
- Facility Restrictions: Pit Lane Sidewalk must remain clear. See VIR policies: http://virnow.com/about/policies/
- Michelin Activity: Fri.-Sun. on infield Patriot Course during non-IWSC or IMPC on-track times.
- Parking Procedure: Team parking in grass lots using Annual Parking Pass. Violators towed.
- Additional Information: Maps, forms, info at imsacompetitors.com.
- Track Shipping: Packages to Infield Main Gate Entrance. Address: Team/Company Name / Contact Name & Cell Phone / Series, Virginia International Raceway, 1012 Raceplex Drive, Alton, VA 24520.
Medical Information
- Facility Medical Center: Infield Care Center (downstairs North Tower). 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 (11.5 miles): 434-791-4600. M-F 8am-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm.
- Walgreens (15.8 miles): 434-793-2221. M-F 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm.
- CVS (16.7 miles): 434-797-2391. 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
- GS: 3
- TCR: 3
- P3 VPRC: 3
- GTDX VPRC: 3
- GSX VPRC: 3
- *Wet Tires from previous Events meeting the requirements of ATT. 3 are permitted.
Maps and Directions
TO IMSA TRANSPORTER STAGING
Directions:
- Take NC-57 to Dotmond Rd (Pine Tree Rd).
- Continue on Dotmond Rd (Pine Tree Rd) into VIR facility. Turn right on Raceplex Rd.
- Proceed to IMSA Transporter Staging (red shaded area; see inset photo).
Notes:
- Pre-Staging and Staging will be available at-track.
- Refer to Official Schedule / SR for detailed Staging and Load-In times.
STAGING TO IMSA PADDOCK
Directions:
- Exit IMSA Transporter Staging and turn left onto Ryan's Way.
- Turn right onto Pine Tree Rd.
- Turn left (downhill) on N Paddock Ln and proceed to IMSA Paddock.
Notes:
- Follow route at all times.
- Refer to Official Schedule / SR for detailed Staging and Load-In times.
TO IMSA REGISTRATION
Directions:
- Take State Rt 693 to Pine Tree Rd.
- Turn right onto Ace Dr.
- Turn left onto Ryan's Way.
- Follow signage to IMSA Registration (yellow shaded area; see inset photo).
Notes:
- Refer to Official Schedule / SR for Registration hours of operation.
TO IMSA PARKING
Directions:
- Take State Rt 693 to Pine Tree Rd.
- Pass through security checkpoint and turn right, continuing on Pine Tree Rd.
- Turn left (downhill) on N Paddock Ln.
- Proceed to IMSA Parking lot (blue shaded area).
Notes:
- IMSA Annual Hangtag will be accepted for parking access.
- Proper credentials required for facility entry.
TRACK MEETING ROOM LOCATION
Notes:
- Briefings located in lower level of center trackside garage building (blue shaded area).
- Proper credentials required for paddock entry.
- See Official Schedule / SR for Series-Specific Briefing times.
TRAFFIC FLOW | TO FALSE GRID / PIT LANE
Directions:
- Proceed from Paddock to False Grid (blue shaded area).
- Continue from False Grid to Pit Lane (red shaded area).
- Enter Racecourse.
TRAFFIC FLOW | TO PADDOCK
Directions:
- Exit Racecourse to Pit Lane.
- Proceed down Pit Lane.
- Exit Pit Lane drivers' right, before Flag Stand.
- Proceed to designated Paddock area.
CARE CENTER LOCATION
Notes:
- Care Center located in structure at Pit Out.
- See Official Schedule / SR for Care Center Hours of operation.
APEX CAFÉ LOCATION
Notes:
- Located in The Gallery hospitality area.
- Race team catering provided by Scheper Event Group.
- Contact Kaitlin Scheper for more information (contact info in Official SR "General Event / Track Info" section #5).