Track Night 2024: VIRginia International Raceway - December 6
- December 06, 2024
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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.
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PRICING
Track Tour Laps and Spectating: FREE!
TRACK SPECIFIC RULES
- SA2015 or SA2020 helmets are required for this event. No other helmets will be permitted.
- Drivers are not permitted to wear sleeveless shirts. Short sleeves or long sleeves are required.
- 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.
- Electric vehicles are not permitted in hot track sessions at this location.
**All participants must be registered prior to 12:00 am on December 6th to be permitted to enter the facility without paying gate fees.**
EVENT FORMAT
MORNING EVENT SCHEDULE
| 7:00AM | Gates Open | |
| 8:45AM | - | MANDATORY HAWK PERFORMANCE NOVICE MEETING |
| 9:00AM | - | MANDATORY INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED GROUP MEETING; Hawk Novice Group Paced Laps |
| 9:20AM | - | Advanced Group: Session 1 |
| 9:25AM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Briefing 1 |
| 9:40AM | - | Intermediate Group: Session 1 |
| 10:00AM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Session 1 |
| 10:20AM | - | Advanced Group: Session 2 |
| 10:25AM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Briefing 2 |
| 10:40AM | - | Intermediate Group: Session 2 |
| 11:00AM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Session 2 |
| 11:20AM | - | Advanced Group: Session 3 |
| 11:25AM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Briefing 3 |
| 11:40AM | - | Intermediate Group: Session 3 |
| 12:00AM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Session 3 |
| 12:20PM | - | Track Close |
| 7:00PM | - | Gates Close |
AFTERNOON EVENT SCHEDULE
| 7:00AM | Gates Open | |
| 11:30AM | - | Check-In Open |
| 1:05PM | - | MANDATORY HAWK PERFORMANCE NOVICE MEETING |
| 1:20PM | - | MANDATORY INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED GROUP MEETING; Hawk Novice Group Paced Laps |
| 1:40PM | - | Advanced Group: Session 1 |
| 1:45PM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Briefing 1 |
| 2:00PM | - | Intermediate Group: Session 1 |
| 2:20PM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Session 1 |
| 2:40PM | - | Advanced Group: Session 2 |
| 2:45PM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Briefing 2 |
| 3:00PM | - | Intermediate Group: Session 2 |
| 3:20PM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Session 2 |
| 3:40PM | - | Advanced Group: Session 3 |
| 3:45PM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Briefing 3 |
| 4:00PM | - | Intermediate Group: Session 3 |
| 4:20PM | - | Hawk Novice Group: Session 3 |
| 4:40PM | - | Track Close |
| 7:00PM | - | Gates Close |
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 $125, $200 with a 24" print. 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 The Tire Rack.
ADDITIONAL TRACK INFORMATION
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