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VIR Land Ownership Unlocks Strategic Growth Opportunity

by MikeDecember 12, 2025

ALTON, Va. (Dec. 10, 2025) — In a major milestone for road course racing in North America, VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) has officially acquired full ownership of the land it operates on, ending a decades-long lease and opening new doors for growth and development.

CEO and Co-owner of VIR, Connie Nyholm, announced the news with enthusiasm, stating, “I am immensely pleased to tell all of our dedicated fans, renters, teams, sanctioning bodies, tenants, employees, community stakeholders—everyone—that we recently closed on the purchase of all of the land underlying VIR. VIR can now live on in perpetuity.”

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Adam Andretti Fights Through Adversity to Claim Podium Finish at VIR

by MikeSeptember 24, 2025

Alton, VIRGINIA – September 23, 2025 – Adam Andretti continued his remarkable 2025 Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli TA Class campaign on Sunday, September 21 at VIRginia International Raceway, overcoming an early setback to capture a hard-fought third-place finish and strengthen his position in the championship standings. The result gives Andretti 935 championship points and maintains his near-perfect podium streak—he has finished on the podium at every race this season except Mid-Ohio and Sonoma Raceway.
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Chris Dyson Drives From Last to First to Win at VIR, Scores 29th-Career Victory to Tie Mark Donohue in TA Wins

by MikeSeptember 22, 2025

Chris Dyson Drives From Last to First to Win at VIR, Scores 29th-Career Victory to Tie Mark Donohue in TA Wins

Billy Griffin Scores First XGT Victory, Patrick Paul Earns First-Career SGT Win, Chris Coffey Tops GT, Jon DeGaynor First in GT1 Challenge

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Carson Brown Earns First-Career CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Win in Fourth TA2 Start at VIR

by MikeSeptember 22, 2025

ALTON, Va. (September 20, 2025) – In just his fourth-career start in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series, Carson Brown drove his No. 2 PayCafe/Ebb Logistics/SLR-M1 Toyota Camry to his first-ever victory at VIRginia International Raceway. The 17 year old qualified second and remained in the top three throughout the 31-lap race, taking over the lead with just six laps remaining after a hard-fought battle with Ben Maier (No. 10 Nitro Motorsports Toyota Camry). Points leader Tristan McKee suffered a transmission issue mid-race, relegating him to a 21st-place finish overall, tightening the championship points battle between he and Sam Corry.

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Adam Andretti and Burtin Racing Take on VIR with Championship in Sights

by MikeSeptember 19, 2025

Alton, VIRGINIA – September 19, 2025 – The Burtin Racing team returns to the legendary Virginia International Raceway (VIR) this weekend, September 21, for Round 9 of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, with Adam Andretti spearheading the team in the prestigious TA class. The race comes at a vital stage in the championship chase, with Andretti entering the weekend second in the Drivers’ Championship with 839 points and looking to build on an already impressive season campaign.
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TeamSLR Contingent Poised To Tackle VIR

by MikeSeptember 15, 2025

TeamSLR Teen Rookie Tristan McKee Returns to Scene of First TA2 Series Start, Joined by Returning Carson Brown, Newcomers Lanie Buice and Naz Olkhovsky

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2025) – Fifteen-year-old Tristan McKee, the Cube 3 Architecture TA2 Series points leader through nine of 12 rounds this season, returns to the scene of his series debut last October when he and a trio of TeamSLR and M1 Racecars teammates hit the track for Saturday’s VIR SpeedTour at Virginia International Raceway in Alton.

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IMSA GT Showcase Heads to VIR

by MikeAugust 22, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Since its rebirth in Y2K, VIRginia International Raceway has set the standard for amenities for spectators and competitors alike. Fans enjoy wandering the meticulously groomed lawns of the 3.27-mile, 17-turn facility, with countless A+ viewpoints, virtually unlimited access to the paddock and garage area, and some of the best track food this side of the Circuit de la Sarthe … why there’s even a tavern and restaurant on site. Competitors embrace the challenges of some of the most demanding and iconic sections of racetrack in North America with names like Horse Shoe, NASCAR Bend, Left Hook, Snake, the Climbing Esses, Oak Tree Curve, Roller Coaster and Hog Pen.

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Wright Motorsports Set for Double Duty at VIR

by MikeAugust 21, 2025

ALTON, Va., (August 20, 2025) – Wright Motorsports is gearing up for a busy weekend at Virginia International Raceway (VIR), where the team will compete in both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge. The historic 3.27-mile circuit will host the Michelin GT Challenge, one of IMSA’s signature GT-only events, giving fans a weekend filled with pure sports car racing.

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Race Guide: 4 Hours of Spa & GT Challenge at VIR For AO Racing

by MikeAugust 21, 2025

Two tracks, one team! This weekend, Spike and Rexy each have their own race weekend on separate continents, with Spike continuing his points-leading run in the European Le Mans Series at Spa-Francorchamps. and Rexy making his VIR debut in the Michelin GT Challenge in IMSA WeatherTech. Here’s everything you need to know for both events!

This weekend, both cars will have live streams! Spike will once again have a live on-board camera on our YouTube Channel! Tune in and join the chat with team members and other fans!

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HSR NASCAR Classic Returns to VIRginia International Raceway at the HSR VIR Historics, September 5-7

by MikeJuly 30, 2025

HSR NASCAR Classic Celebrates First Anniversary Where the Historic Stock Car Series Debuted
VIR Follows Next Weekend’s HSR NASCAR Classic at the Go Bowling at The Glen, August 8-10, at Watkins Glen International

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – The HSR NASCAR Classic presented by Goodyear marks its first anniversary this September when it returns to the site of its series’ debut last year at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR), and that’s worth a celebration!

Officials from VIR and HSR announced today that the HSR NASCAR Classic presented by Goodyear Celebration will be among the featured races at the HSR VIR Historics, September 5-7, on the 3.27-mile Southern Virginia road course.

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