Track Night 2020: VIRginia International Raceway - July 16
- July 16, 2020, 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM EDT
- Track Night, Southeast, VIRginia International Raceway
- 19 Comments
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, every attempt will be made to minimize the risks of exposure to the virus. New processes and procedures are being developed and will be put into place for events going forward.
Ultimately, it is your responsibility to assess the risk to you, both on-track and off, and to make the decision on whether or not to participate. If you are feeling unwell or are experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath please stay home. If you have been in contact with someone who has been experiencing these symptoms in the last two weeks, please stay home.
Please take this seriously. Each individual has different concerns about the risk of infection and it is important to take everyone's feelings into consideration. The approach we are taking and asking you to join us in is much in alignment with our "same team" approach. Just as your safety and well-being on track depend on everyone working together, the same applies in the paddock as well. As such, we ask that everyone respect the health concerns of others, whether you share them or not.
While on-site please take the health and safety of your fellow participants, volunteers, and staff into consideration and practice social distancing, wear a mask, and wash your hands, and/or use hand sanitizer frequently. All attendees and staff will be required to wear a face covering (mask, bandana, balaclava, etc.) any time they are outside of their own vehicle.
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Recently chosen as one of Car and Driver Magazine’s top six road courses in the nation, VIRginia International Raceway is a multi-purpose road course offering professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing, as well as a wide range of track events. Each year, VIR draws tens of thousands of spectators for some of the best road racing in the country. Its uphill Esses and sharp elevation changes not only make it a fan and driver favorite but have also established it as a prominent testing facility for the automotive industry.
TRACK SPECIFIC RULES
- SA2010 or SA2015 helmets are required for this event. No other helmets will be permitted.
- All convertible vehicles must be equipped with an appropriate roll bar for this event. Note from VIR: Many manufacturers’ roll hoops, roll bars designed for street use (non-racing), as well as roll bars that terminate below the top of the operator’s helmet, shall not be approved. Factory or aftermarket hardtops are not considered to be rollover protection.
- Like all Track Nights, this is an event for streetcars. If you have a waiver from Jack Track to bring a car that is not a streetcar or legally plated kit car, the track has additional safety requirements that the driver must wear a one-piece SFI or FIA-rated driver's suit with a minimum of two layers.
PRICING
Advanced, Intermediate and Novice groups: $225
Join SCCA and Save! Members Pay: $215
Track Tour Laps: FREE!
EVENT INFO & CHECK-IN
**This will be a participants only, no guests or spectators event. All participants must be registered prior to 2:00 pm on July 15th to be permitted to enter the facility. Do note that we will still be offering our Track Tour Laps session which is free, but you must pre-register to enter the facility.**
VIR will be requiring both of the waiver forms below to enter the gate for this event. Please print them in color and bring them with you to the event. Arrive prior to 3:00PM if you aren't able to print them and need to receive paper copies on-site.
The Track Night staff will be checking driver's in beginning at 1:00PM on Raceplex Dr. The gates to our paddock won't open until 3:00, but with extra COVID steps in place there will not be time to check everyone in between 3:00 and 4:00. Please arrive as early as you're able to in order to reduce the last minute rush.
EVENT SCHEDULE **Note the schedule below is unique to this event.**
Multiple Participant Briefings will be held throughout the check-in time. All drivers are required to attend one.
3:00PM - South Paddock Access Open
6:30PM - Track Tour Laps (Open to All)
* Times are an approximation (Weather and on-track issues can play havoc with a schedule, and sometimes officials might have to improvise to make sure everyone gets the most out of the event.)
Click Here for more information about Track Night events at Virginia International Raceway.
Photography
Tradd Slayton, one of our awesome Track Night photographers will be photographing the event and is now taking pre-orders for photo packages. Not only will he be able to make sure he takes a ton of great shots of you on track, but you'll also save $10 when you pay in advance.
Packages include at least 10 high res digital images for $75, with the option to add a 24” print for an additional $25. And, don't forget that $10 savings when you pre-pay.
If you would like to pre-order a photo package, please email Tradd directly at Tradd@TraddsPhotos.com. He'll be happy to work with you to get you some great shots of you and your car on track. You can see more of his work at his site here: www.traddsphotos.com
And even if you don't pre-order, Tradd will be taking photos throughout the event, so you'll be able to purchase a package after the event if you'd like. And, of course, you'll still receive your one free download provided by Track Night and our friends at Tire Rack.
You will need to set up an account for her. Once that is done, please send an email to Jack@tracknightinamerica.com with her name and the information requesting she be added to Track Tours for VIR
Curious how many registrants you have for the advanced group tomorrow. Hoping I can make time to join at VIR.