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VIR KART TRACK ANNOUNCES NEW JOINT MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM WITH DAN RIVER GRAND PRIX

Mon, 18 Jul 2011

VIR Kart Track and Dan River Grand Prix collaborate to offer the best outdoor AND indoor karting in the region. Both tracks have agreed to recognize each other's member cards and give member pricing as if the membership had been purchased with them.

When a VIR Karting Member comes to race at Dan River Grand Prix, they receive member pricing and perks just as if they had purchased a DRGP membership - including things like 10% discounts...

AMA CANCELLATION AUGUST 12-14, 2011

Mon, 11 Jul 2011

Press Release: July 11, 2011

"No AMA Pro Racing event will take place at VIR in 2011. If circumstances are conducive in 2012, VIR looks forward to renewing its relationship with AMA Pro Racing."

MCDONALD'S HOSTS REGIONAL MEETING AT VIR RESORT

Thu, 7 Jul 2011

VIR Resort recently hosted Executives from McDonald's Corporation - Raleigh Region for meetings, team building activities, overnight accommodations and food functions. VIR Resort is the perfect venue for your next meeting, catering event or team building day. Please contact Terrie Lantor at 434-822-7700 ext. 105 to book your next event.

Teen Driving Seminar offered at VIR

Fri, 17 Jun 2011

Teen Driving Solutions offering GRIP on Life Teen Driving Seminar at VIR on June 26, 2011. Please call 919-552-9560 or www.teendrivingsolutions.com for more information.

OAK TREE TAVERN IS OPEN NIGHTLY

Tue, 25 Jan 2011

Oak Tree Tavern is open nightly starting at 5:30pm

Every Monday - Steak Sud and Spud Special for $6

Every Tuesday - Connie's Pub only - offering Lite Fare

Every Thursday - Thristy Thursday! Offering drink specials

Call 434-822-8605 for information or reservations

VIR Resort announces the VIR Shooting Club

Mon, 1 Nov 2010

VIR Resort is pleased to announce the availability of VIR Shooting Club. The Club is a membership-based program with substantial discounts and widely available access to VIR's competition-grade skeet range.

Memberships are available on an annual basis.

For more information, visit www.experienceVIR.com/attractions/skeet.php.

VIR Announces New Director of Track Operations

Wed, 27 Oct 2010

KERRIGAN SMITH NAMED NEW DIRECTOR OF TRACK OPERATIONS FOR VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
For Immediate Release
Contact: Rod Short, Director of Marketing & Public Relations, 434-822-7700 x 112, rshort@virclub.com

Danville, VA <October 27, 2010> VIRginia International Raceway today announced that Kerrigan Smith will assume the title of Director of Track Operations beginning November 1st, 2010. Between...

VIR Resort Offers Accident Avoidance & Highway Saftey Course for Teen Drivers

Fri, 11 Jun 2010

Are you a teen driver looking to get behind the wheel for a day of driving skill and vehicle dynamics learning in an engaging environment? Or are you a parent looking to give your teen the driving experience that could help them avoid a threatening real-world situation? The Teen Driving Initiative at VIR Resort will do both.

Students learn the dynamics and techniques involved in emergency braking, lane changes and off-road...

VIR Resort Celebrates the Opening of the Oak Tree Tavern

Sat, 13 Mar 2010

VIR Resort celebrates the Grand Opening of the Oak Tree Tavern!

Make your trip to VIR Resort complete with dinner at the Oak Tree Tavern. Enjoy a meal in one of the dining rooms or relax with a drink and appetizer in Connie's Pub. With warmer weather on it's way so is dining on the outside deck with beautiful views of the rolling countryside. The Oak Tree Tavern is housed in an 1800's plantation house that has been...

Carlbrook School Hosts Teambuilding Outing at VIR Resort

Mon, 1 Mar 2010

VIR Resort recently hosted the Carlbrook School group for a teambuilding day. The group participated in a Autocross Competition and Karting on our state-of-the-art 5/8-mile Plantation Valley Kart Track. What is Autocross you may ask? An Autocross event is one of the most affordable forms of motorsports. Our VIR staff creates a driving skill contest with cars sent out one at a time in a Time Trial style competition. The...

Lantor Joins VIR Resort

Mon, 11 Jan 2010

Terrie Lantor, a native of South Boston, VA joined VIR Resort at VIRginia International Raceway January 2010 as Group Sales Manager and is responsible for the development of group business at VIR Resort.

Prior to joining...

VIR 2010 Spectator Schedule Annouced!

Thu, 17 Dec 2009

VIR announces it's new 2010 Spectator Schedule. Season passes are only $250 before the new year.

To see the schedule visit our website at