Michelin GT Challenge at VIR
Virginia International Raceway
August 22 - 24, 2025
Provisional Schedule
Registration 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: IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Pre-Event Inspection
ALL Classes Mandatory By Appt.:
- Thu., 8/21: 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Voluntary Technical Inspection Hours
- Fri., 8/22: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Fri., 8/22: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Sat., 8/23: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Sun., 8/24: 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Inspection: IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge
Pre-Event Inspection (By Appointment):
- Thu., 8/21: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Voluntary Technical Inspection Hours: Open / No Reservation Req'd:
- Fri., 8/22: 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm
- Sat., 8/23: 7:15 am - 8:00 am
Inspection: Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By Michelin
TBC
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: 7:30 am - 8:15 am
- Fri., 8/22: 9:45 am - 11:30 am
- Fri., 8/22: 1:15 pm - 4:00 pm
- Sat., 8/23: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
- Sat., 8/23: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- By Appointment
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)
Sunday, August 17, 2025
- 8:30 am - 5:00 pm: On Track Activity (hot track)
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: IMSA Tech Ops Transporter park (TV compound)
- 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: IMSA Transporters park (North Paddock)
Monday, August 18, 2025
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm: IMSA Tech Ops Transporter set up - TV compound
- 8:00 am - 5:30 pm: 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 - 7:00 pm: IMSA set up (North Paddock)
- 8:00 am - 5:30 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 - 7:00 pm: IMSA set up
- 8:00 am - 7:00 pm: T&S and TV cabling access on-track (cold track)
- 10:00 am: Industry Suppliers (Michelin, VP Racing, Airgas) 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 - 7:00 pm: IMSA set up
- 8:00 am: 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
- 11:00 am: MAZDA MX-5 COMPETITOR TRANSPORTER OPEN/UNLOAD
- 1:00 pm: MUSTANG CHALLENGE COMPETITOR TRANSPORTER LOAD-IN - NO OPENING UNTIL 2:00 PM
- 1:30 pm: MAZDA MX-5 COMPETITOR TRANSPORTER LOAD-IN (per IMSA Logistics). Teams must not open/unload until 2:30 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: 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: TRACK WALK For Credential Holders - Walk, bicycle (with helmet) and golf carts/tuggers Only, (Must not embark after 5:15pm)
- 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm: MICHELIN CHALLENGE - PIT LANE AUTONOMOUS FUEL RIG REFUELING (CARS MUST NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE PIT LANE, SEE SR)
- 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 #1 - VP CHALLENGE
- 9:05 am - CCL: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 9:10 am - 9:40 am: PRACTICE #1 - MUSTANG CHALLENGE
- 9:55 am - CCL: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 10:35 am - CCL: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 10:40 am - 11:40 am: PRACTICE #1 - MAZDA MX-5
- 11:40 am - 12:40 pm: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 11:45 am - 12:00 pm: PRACTICE #1 - MICHELIN CHALLENGE
- 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Lunch
- 12:35 pm: Media on-track activity (hot track)
- 12:40 pm - 12:55 pm: Media static on-track activity (cold track)
- 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 1:25 pm - 1:30 pm: QUALIFYING - VP CHALLENGE GSX
- 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: QUALIFYING - VP CHALLENGE GTDX/P3
- 2:00 pm - CCL: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 2:10 pm - 2:15 pm: PRACTICE #2 - MUSTANG CHALLENGE
- 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 3:00 pm - CCL: PRACTICE #2 - MAZDA MX-5
- 3:05 pm - 4:35 pm: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 4:50 pm: Practice #1 - WeatherTech Championship (All Classes)
- 4:55 pm - CCL: 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 - 8:15 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 - 9:50 am: MICHELIN CHALLENGE DRIVER & TEAM MANAGER BRIEFING - TRACK MEETING ROOM
- 9:55 am - CCL: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 10:35 am - 12:05 pm: QUALIFYING - MAZDA MX-5
- 12:20 pm - CCL: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 12:25 pm - 1:10 pm: Practice #2 - WeatherTech Championship (All Classes)
- 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: PRE-RACE - VP CHALLENGE
- 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: RACE #2 - VP CHALLENGE - 45 MINUTES
- 1:10 pm - 1:15 pm: MICHELIN CHALLENGE - FUEL RIG INSPECTION (PIT BOX - MANDATORY)
- 1:15 pm - 1:35 pm: Driver Autograph Session - WeatherTech Championship at Team Transporters in the Paddock
- 1:35 pm - 2:10 pm: Break / Pre-Race
- 1:35 pm - 2:10 pm: BMW Car Corral Parade Laps (IMSA)
- 2:10 pm - 2:20 pm: PRE-RACE - OPEN GRID/FAN WALK - PIT LANE - MICHELIN CHALLENGE
- 2:20 pm - 4:20 pm: Corvette Car Corral Parade Laps (IMSA)
- 4:20 pm - 4:50 pm: PRE-RACE - FORMATION LAPS - MICHELIN CHALLENGE
- 4:25 pm - 4:50 pm: RACE - VIRGINIA IS FOR RACING LOVERS GRAND PRIX FOR THE IMSA MICHELIN PILOT CHALLENGE - 2 HOURS
- 4:25 pm - 4:50 pm: MAZDA MX-5 DRIVER AUTOGRAPH SESSION - SERIES TRANSPORTER
- 4:25 pm - 4:45 pm: POST-RACE - MICHELIN CHALLENGE
- 4:50 pm - CCL: Track Cleaning (concurrent)
- 4:55 pm - 5:10 pm: Mustang Car Corral Laps - limit 100 cars (IMSA)
- 5:20 pm - 5:35 pm: IMSA Course Clearance Lap
- 5:50 pm - 5:55 pm: Qualifying - WeatherTech Championship (GTD - Any Driver)
- 5:55 pm - 6:40 pm: Qualifying - WeatherTech Championship (GTD PRO - Any Driver)
- 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm: PRE-RACE - MAZDA MX-5
- 8:15 pm - 8:30 pm: RACE #1 - MAZDA MX-5 - 45 MINUTES
- 8:30 pm: Hitachi Energy Fireworks Show (from Patriot Paddock)
- 9:30 pm: Pit Lane Closed
Sunday, August 24, 2025
- 6:00 am - 8:30 am: IMSA T&S Transponder Checks / TV cabling / Track Inspection / Signage
- 8:00 am - 9:00 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 - 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 #3 - 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 - 1:00 pm: WeatherTech Championship Recon Lap / Pre-Race
- 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm: WeatherTech Championship - Open Grid / Fan Walk - Pit Lane
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 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 - ALL SERIES
- 9.4.4 - Event Facility: Virginia International Raceway, 1245 Pine Tree Rd., Alton, VA 24520. Ph: 434-822-7700, Fax: 434-822-8033, info@virnow.com
- 9.4.7 - Length of the Racetrack: 3.27 miles, 17-turn Road Course
- 9.4.9 - Direction of the Race: Clockwise
- 9.4.10 - Pole Position: On the Right
- 9.4.20 - Location of Race Control: Building behind Pit Lane prior to Start/Finish, 2nd Floor
- 25.7 - Start Line: On the Front Straight
- 25.8 - Finish Line: On the Front Straight
IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
- 9 - EVENT: The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Race is listed on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) international calendar as a Restricted Closed International Event sanctioned by IMSA and held under the IMSA RULES.
- 9.4.3 - Name of the Event: Michelin GT Challenge at VIR
- 9.4.6 - Entries Closing: Tue., Aug. 5, 2025. Late entries per Art. 4.3.
- 9.4.11 - Number of Cars admitted: A. Practice sessions: 36 Maximum, B. Qualifying sessions: 36 Maximum, C. Race: 36 Maximum
- 9.4.13 - Impound: IMSA Paddock per the Technical Department
- 9.4.21 - Tire Allocation: GTD PRO: 6 sets Pilot Sport ProGT H1, GTD: 6 sets Pilot Sport ProGT H1
- 12.13 - Minimum Drive-Time: GTD PRO: Ten (10) minutes, GTD: Forty Five (45) minutes
- 12.14 - Maximum Drive-Time: GTD: One Hour and Fifty-Five (1:55) minutes
- 12.15 - Trueman/Akin Drive-Time: GTD: Forty Five (45) minutes
- 19 - Event Logistics: Exclusively under the direction of and assigned by IMSA. Refer to schedule for Series Paddock load-in times. Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18. Garages are assigned by IMSA.
- Pre-Staging: Transporter pre-staging is permitted beginning Mon., Aug. 18 after 8:00 am (please do not arrive prior). Pre-staging is exclusively in the Raceplex Parking Lot.
- Staging: Transporter staging is in the Raceplex Parking Lot. All transporters must be at the staging area one (1) hour prior to the scheduled load-in time of 9:00 am on Thu., Aug. 21.
- Load-In: Transport drivers must be at truck and monitoring CB channel 40, no later than 8:00 am, Thu., Aug. 21.
- Load-Out: Transporters must not move until 4:30 pm, Sun., Aug. 24. All transporters must vacate the Paddock by 10:00 am, Mon., Aug. 25.
- 20 - Pit Set Up Restrictions: IWSC Pit Lane Setup must cease activity from 15 minutes prior until 15 minutes after IMPC on-track activity.
- 20.2.11.Α. - Paddock Teardown: Teams must not begin to dismantle per Art. 20.2.11.A until the start of the series Open Grid / Fan Walk.
- 46.3.1 - Standard FCY: TBD.
IMSA MICHELIN PILOT CHALLENGE SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
- 9 - EVENT: The IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge at Virginia International Raceway is sanctioned by IMSA and held under the IMSA RULES.
- 9.4.3 - Name of the Event: Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix
- 9.4.6 - Entries Closing: Tue., Aug. 5, 2025. Late entries per Art. 4.3.
- 9.4.11 - Number of Cars admitted: A. Practice sessions: 45 Maximum, B. Qualifying sessions: 45 Maximum, C. Race: 45 Maximum
- 9.4.13 - Impound: IMSA Challenge / Single-Make Series Trailer in the Paddock per the Technical Department.
- 9.4.21 - Tire Allocation: GS: 5 sets - S9M+ (30/68 18 application must use S9M specification), TCR: 4 sets - S9M+
- 12.13 - Minimum Drive-Time: Forty (40) minutes
- 12.14 - Maximum Drive-Time: Eighty (80) minutes
- 19 - Event Logistics: Exclusively under the direction of and assigned by IMSA. Refer to schedule for Series Paddock load-in times. Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18.
- Pre-Staging: Transporter pre-staging is permitted beginning Mon., Aug. 18 after 8:00 am (please do not arrive prior). Pre-staging is exclusively in the Raceplex Parking Lot.
- Staging: Transporter staging is in the Raceplex Parking Lot. All transporters must be at the staging area one (1) hour prior to the scheduled load-in time of 10:30 am on Thu., Aug. 21.
- Load-In: Transport drivers must be at truck and monitoring CB channel 40, no later than 9:30 am, Thu., Aug. 21.
- Load-Out: Transporters must not move until 7:30 pm, Sat., Aug. 23. All transporters must vacate the Paddock by 12:00 am (midnight), Sat., Aug. 23.
- 20.2.11.Α. - Paddock Teardown: Teams must not begin to dismantle per Art. 20.2.11.A until the start of the series Open Grid / Fan Walk.
- Refueling Session: Pit Lane refueling session from the autonomous rig. Teams may pump out fuel from Cars between fuel drops in the pit lane. Any refueling must respect the refueling regulations and crew members must be properly attired. Refueling only. Pit stop practice, Driver changes and/or tire changes, etc. prohibited.
WHELEN MAZDA MX-5 CUP PRESENTED BY MICHELIN SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
- 9 - EVENT: Rounds 11 and 12 of the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By Michelin at VIRginia International Raceway are sanctioned by IMSA and held under the IMSA RULES.
- 9.4.6 - Entries Closing: Tue., Aug. 5, 2025. Late entries per Art. 4.3.
- 9.4.11 - Number of Cars admitted: A. Practice sessions: 50 Maximum, B. Qualifying sessions: 50 Maximum, C. Race: 50 Maximum
- 9.4.13 - Impound: Mazda MX-5 Cup Series Trailer in the Paddock per the Technical Department.
- 19 - Event Logistics: Exclusively under the direction of and assigned by IMSA. Refer to schedule for Series Paddock load-in times. Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18.
- Pre-Staging: Transporter pre-staging is permitted beginning Mon., Aug. 18 after 8:00 am (please do not arrive prior). Pre-staging is exclusively in the Raceplex Parking Lot.
- Staging: Transporter staging is in the Raceplex Parking Lot. All transporters must be at the staging area one (1) hour prior to the scheduled load-in time of 1:30 pm on Thu., Aug. 21.
- Load-In: Transport drivers must be at truck and monitoring CB channel 40, no later than 12:30 pm, Thu., Aug. 21.
MUSTANG CHALLENGE SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
- 9 - EVENT: Rounds 7 and 8 of the Mustang Challenge at VIRginia International Raceway are sanctioned by IMSA and held under the IMSA RULES.
- 9.4.6 - Entries Closing: Tue., Aug. 5, 2025. Late entries per Art. 4.3.
- 9.4.11 - Number of Cars admitted: A. Practice sessions: 40 Maximum, B. Qualifying sessions: 40 Maximum, C. Race: 40 Maximum
- 9.4.13 - Impound: Mustang Challenge Series Trailer in the Paddock per the Technical Department.
- 19 - Event Logistics: Exclusively under the direction of and assigned by IMSA. Refer to schedule for Series Paddock load-in times. Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18.
- Pre-Staging: Transporter pre-staging is permitted beginning Mon., Aug. 18 after 8:00 am (please do not arrive prior). Pre-staging is exclusively in the Raceplex Parking Lot.
- Staging: Transporter staging is in the Raceplex Parking Lot. All transporters must be at the staging area one (1) hour prior to the scheduled load-in time of 10:30 am on Thu., Aug. 21.
- Load-In: Transport drivers must be at truck and monitoring CB channel 40, no later than 9:30 am, Thu., Aug. 21.
- Load-Out: Transporters must not move until 4:30 pm, Sun., Aug. 24. All transporters must vacate the Paddock by 10:00 am, Mon., Aug. 25.
- 20.2.11.Α. - Paddock Teardown: Teams must not begin to dismantle per Art. 20.2.11.A until 11:00 am, Sun., Aug. 24.
- 40 - Qualifying Session: The Qualifying Session shall be 15 minutes in initial length. There are five minutes of additional time available within the scheduled window for use at the sole discretion of the Race Director in order to extend the Session. Such use or non-use of the additional time is Conclusive.
IMSA VP RACING SPORTSCAR CHALLENGE SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
- 9 - EVENT: Rounds 7 and 8 of the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge at VIRginia International Raceway is sanctioned by IMSA and held under the IMSA RULES.
- 9.4.6 - Entries Closing: Tue., Aug. 5, 2025. Late entries per Art. 4.3.
- 9.4.11 - Number of Cars admitted: A. Practice sessions: 35 Maximum, B. Qualifying sessions: 35 Maximum, C. Race: 35 Maximum
- 9.4.13 - Impound: IMSA Challenge / Single-Make Series Trailer in the Paddock per the Technical Department.
- 9.4.21 - 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)
- 19 - Event Logistics: Exclusively under the direction of and assigned by IMSA. Refer to schedule for Series Paddock load-in times. Transporters must not arrive prior to 8:00 am on Mon., Aug. 18.
- Pre-Staging: Transporter pre-staging is permitted beginning Mon., Aug. 18 after 8:00 am (please do not arrive prior). Pre-staging is exclusively in the Raceplex Parking Lot.
- Staging: Transporter staging is in the Raceplex Parking Lot. All transporters must be at the staging area one (1) hour prior to the scheduled load-in time of 10:30 am on Thu., Aug. 21.
- Load-In: Transport drivers must be at truck and monitoring CB channel 40, no later than 9:30 am, Thu., Aug. 21.
GENERAL - EVENT/TRACK INFORMATION - ALL SERIES, CONT.
- 12. False Grid: On the road leading to pit lane entrance (at the top of the Paddock hill).
- 13. Pit Lane Equipment: Hard panels inside the tent and/or flooring are prohibited. The following procedures must be adhered to on pit lane and within the pit lane area: The paved area behind the pit boxes back to the fence must remain a clear fire lane at all times. Heaters of any type prohibited. Prohibited at Villas.
- 14. Spotter Information: Driver's Right, Start/Finish
- 15. Beacon Location: Driver's Right, Start/Finish
- 16. Additional Trailers: Teams with trailers outside their permitted Paddock allowance per IMSA regulations (i.e., tag trailers) are granted a short timeframe to enter the Paddock or adjacent area to offload equipment. The specific timing of this movement and offloading is solely determined and communicated by IMSA Logistics at a later time. Any equipment offloaded must not be set up or utilized until each respective Series' officially published setup time commences. These additional trailers must then exit the offloading area and park in an area designated by IMSA, located outside the Paddock, and adjacent areas and may not be accessible until the conclusion of the Event, when the additional trailers may re-enter to a designated area to load. Teams planning to participate with additional trailers must contact IMSA Logistics and their respective IMSA Series Manager to formally declare the intent to bring an additional trailer and communicate specifics to include truck/trailer type, size, color, etc. by EoD Fri., Aug. 15. Failure to declare may result in denial of access and/or penalties.
- 17. Facility Restrictions: The "Pit Lane Sidewalk" must remain clear at all times. See VIR polices page: http://virnow.com/about/policies/.
- 18. Michelin Activity: Michelin activity will take place Fri. - Sun. on the infield Patriot Course at any time that IWSC or IMPC are not on track.
- 19. Parking Procedure: Team parking using Annual Parking Pass in the grass lots prior to the Paddock. Violators towed at owner/operator's expense.
- 20. Additional Information: Additional maps, forms and information specific to this Event at imsacompetitors.com.
- 21. Track Shipping: Packages or mail sent to circuit can be picked up at the Infield Main Gate Entrance. Packages must be addressed as follows: Team or Company Name / Contact Name & Cell Phone Number / Series, Virginia International Raceway, 1012 Raceplex Drive, Alton, VA 24520
MEDICAL INFORMATION
FACILITY MEDICAL CENTER:
The Infield Care Center is part of the "Medical Center" facility located in the downstairs of the North Tower. Operating hours on P1. For after-hours medical, dial 911.
HOSPITAL INFORMATION:
- Primary/Minor: (15 miles) Sovah Health - Danville Campus, 142 South Main St., Danville, VA 24541. Main: 434-799-2100. ED 434-799-3742
- Trauma Center: (52 miles) Duke University Hospital, 2301 Erwin Rd., Durham, NC 27710. Main 919-684-8111. ED 919-681-4410
- Trauma/Burn Ctr.: (55 miles) UNC Hospitals, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Main 984-974-1000. ED 984-974-4721
PHARMACY INFORMATION:
- CVS: (11.5 miles) 1425 South Boston Rd., Danville, VA 24540. Main: 434-791-4600, M-F 8:00am-9:00pm, Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun. 10:00am - 7:00pm
- Walgreens: (15.8 miles) 401 S. Main St., Danville, VA 24541. Main: 434-793-2221, M-F 9:00am-9:00pm, Sat. 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun. 10:00am-6:00pm
- CVS: (16.7 miles) 3212 Riverside Dr., Danville, VA 24541. Main: 434-797-2391, M-F 9:00am-9:00pm, Sat. 10:00am-7:00pm, Sun. 10:00am-6:00pm
MICHELIN
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.
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