Vir
03-16-2015, 09:06 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Vir
Any regulars to VIR? I'm going there in a month. What is the best airport to fly in from Los Angeles? Trackside lodging is all gone. Any decent 3 star+ lodging in the area with decent restaurants?
Thanks!
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03-16-2015, 09:15 PM
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Danville Airport is very close to the track but you will probably need to fly in to Greensboro, NC and transfer. Not many 3 star choices. Maybe Courtyard Marriott would be the best around.
03-16-2015, 10:48 PM
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Burning Brakes
Don't believe there is any commercial air service into the Danville airport.
Plenty of hotels closer to town on hiway 58.
Finding a good restaurant is another issue. I haven't had much luck.
Plenty of hotels closer to town on hiway 58.
Finding a good restaurant is another issue. I haven't had much luck.
03-17-2015, 06:45 AM
#4
Im impressed you are coming from LA! I live 5 hours from VIR and people act like its a million miles away. Enjoy!
03-17-2015, 08:42 AM
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Le Mans Master
Greensboro is a good hike, I'd fly into Raleigh Durham.
What ya gonna drive at VIR? the rental or a car already there?
Are you a Marriott or Hilton kinda guy?
Next to the Courtyard there is a Hampton Inn that I stay at when I go there.
What ya gonna drive at VIR? the rental or a car already there?
Are you a Marriott or Hilton kinda guy?
Next to the Courtyard there is a Hampton Inn that I stay at when I go there.
03-17-2015, 10:10 AM
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Airport is small business facility. Right across the street is a Sleep Inn that is good, comparable to a Hampton, closest yo the track but not far from restaurants.
03-17-2015, 04:01 PM
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As far as flying from LAX to Greensboro you can't get a direct flight and you will have to rent a car to get to VIR. It is at least an hour drive from Greensbor airport to VIR. You will also have a layover time of some amount at the intermediate airport. You could fly direct into Charlotte, rent the car and drive to VIR from there. Driving time from Charlotte airport to the Sleep in is about 3 hours. Would reduce air fare and eliminate the layover. Travel time would be about the same.
Bill
03-17-2015, 09:23 PM
#8
Drifting
I've stayed at the Sleep Inn and Best Western. Both are OK. If you drive to the other side of Danville about 10-15 mins away there are a number of restaurants. Last time my buddies and I went to Buffalo Wild Wings. Not a 5 star but good wings. Nothing really right around the hotels other than what Bill said.
03-17-2015, 10:18 PM
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Race Director
There's a decent Italian place in Danville, I stopped there one time while travelling for work.
In my experience, flying to any airport other than Charlotte is cheaper airfare. Literally, I've had flights that connect through Charlotte be cheaper than flying right to Charlotte. Greensboro is only about an hour from the track, if you're looking for a "nice" hotel, that's where you'll have to stay.
In my experience, flying to any airport other than Charlotte is cheaper airfare. Literally, I've had flights that connect through Charlotte be cheaper than flying right to Charlotte. Greensboro is only about an hour from the track, if you're looking for a "nice" hotel, that's where you'll have to stay.
03-17-2015, 11:34 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks for the tips so far. I definitely will look into charlotte. Once I get this settled I will be asking you guys for tips on driving a vette on VIR.
Jaa1992 my car is on tour to cool SCCA majors races around the country. I was at NOLA 2 weeks ago and Vir in April. I'm on a bucket list once in a lifetime trip.
Is there anything for a wife to see around the VIR area or is it reading a book in the paddock while unshowered guys make noise and exhaust fumes?
Jaa1992 my car is on tour to cool SCCA majors races around the country. I was at NOLA 2 weeks ago and Vir in April. I'm on a bucket list once in a lifetime trip.
Is there anything for a wife to see around the VIR area or is it reading a book in the paddock while unshowered guys make noise and exhaust fumes?
03-18-2015, 09:10 AM
#12
Drifting
Bob,
Like some of the others, I have run VIR for years and will be there again this weekend racing with NASA.
My wife and I highly prefer the North Paddock Suites over the rooms at the Lodge, but if you cannot stay onsite, then the suggestions given in Danville are your best best. Another option is staying in South Boston. If you wife is attending, look into bed and breakfasts places. We have not stayed at any, but have heard really good things about some of them in and around the area.
As for things for your wife to do, there used to be an onsite "spa".... my impression is that it was a masseuse (sp?) that would give massages and I am not sure what else. There also used to be a pool up behind the Tavern. There are plenty of vantage points for her to watch and roam the grounds. There is a karting track as well as a shooting range. Like most tracks, VIR is in a very rural area and there isn't much to do immediately offgrounds. Call the track and see what they still offer to spouses.
Also, everyone is talking about dining. The single best restaurant in the area is the VIR Oak Tree Tavern. You will do yourself a disservice by not eating there at least once. Get there early, it does not have a lot of room and the regulars know to eat there.]
As for flying into Charlotte, I live just north of Charlotte and I agree on the commute time of 3hrs from the CLT airport to VIR. However, like what someone said, it is often cheaper to have your ending destination somewhere else.
-Kevin
Like some of the others, I have run VIR for years and will be there again this weekend racing with NASA.
My wife and I highly prefer the North Paddock Suites over the rooms at the Lodge, but if you cannot stay onsite, then the suggestions given in Danville are your best best. Another option is staying in South Boston. If you wife is attending, look into bed and breakfasts places. We have not stayed at any, but have heard really good things about some of them in and around the area.
As for things for your wife to do, there used to be an onsite "spa".... my impression is that it was a masseuse (sp?) that would give massages and I am not sure what else. There also used to be a pool up behind the Tavern. There are plenty of vantage points for her to watch and roam the grounds. There is a karting track as well as a shooting range. Like most tracks, VIR is in a very rural area and there isn't much to do immediately offgrounds. Call the track and see what they still offer to spouses.
Also, everyone is talking about dining. The single best restaurant in the area is the VIR Oak Tree Tavern. You will do yourself a disservice by not eating there at least once. Get there early, it does not have a lot of room and the regulars know to eat there.]
As for flying into Charlotte, I live just north of Charlotte and I agree on the commute time of 3hrs from the CLT airport to VIR. However, like what someone said, it is often cheaper to have your ending destination somewhere else.
-Kevin
03-19-2015, 06:54 PM
#13
Pro
Just one thing to add to Kevin ' s advice. Make reservations for Oak Tree Tavern.
Bob,
Like some of the others, I have run VIR for years and will be there again this weekend racing with NASA.
My wife and I highly prefer the North Paddock Suites over the rooms at the Lodge, but if you cannot stay onsite, then the suggestions given in Danville are your best best. Another option is staying in South Boston. If you wife is attending, look into bed and breakfasts places. We have not stayed at any, but have heard really good things about some of them in and around the area.
As for things for your wife to do, there used to be an onsite "spa".... my impression is that it was a masseuse (sp?) that would give massages and I am not sure what else. There also used to be a pool up behind the Tavern. There are plenty of vantage points for her to watch and roam the grounds. There is a karting track as well as a shooting range. Like most tracks, VIR is in a very rural area and there isn't much to do immediately offgrounds. Call the track and see what they still offer to spouses.
Also, everyone is talking about dining. The single best restaurant in the area is the VIR Oak Tree Tavern. You will do yourself a disservice by not eating there at least once. Get there early, it does not have a lot of room and the regulars know to eat there.]
As for flying into Charlotte, I live just north of Charlotte and I agree on the commute time of 3hrs from the CLT airport to VIR. However, like what someone said, it is often cheaper to have your ending destination somewhere else.
-Kevin
Like some of the others, I have run VIR for years and will be there again this weekend racing with NASA.
My wife and I highly prefer the North Paddock Suites over the rooms at the Lodge, but if you cannot stay onsite, then the suggestions given in Danville are your best best. Another option is staying in South Boston. If you wife is attending, look into bed and breakfasts places. We have not stayed at any, but have heard really good things about some of them in and around the area.
As for things for your wife to do, there used to be an onsite "spa".... my impression is that it was a masseuse (sp?) that would give massages and I am not sure what else. There also used to be a pool up behind the Tavern. There are plenty of vantage points for her to watch and roam the grounds. There is a karting track as well as a shooting range. Like most tracks, VIR is in a very rural area and there isn't much to do immediately offgrounds. Call the track and see what they still offer to spouses.
Also, everyone is talking about dining. The single best restaurant in the area is the VIR Oak Tree Tavern. You will do yourself a disservice by not eating there at least once. Get there early, it does not have a lot of room and the regulars know to eat there.]
As for flying into Charlotte, I live just north of Charlotte and I agree on the commute time of 3hrs from the CLT airport to VIR. However, like what someone said, it is often cheaper to have your ending destination somewhere else.
-Kevin
03-19-2015, 07:10 PM
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Drifting
Thanks for the tips so far. I definitely will look into charlotte. Once I get this settled I will be asking you guys for tips on driving a vette on VIR.
Jaa1992 my car is on tour to cool SCCA majors races around the country. I was at NOLA 2 weeks ago and Vir in April. I'm on a bucket list once in a lifetime trip.
Is there anything for a wife to see around the VIR area or is it reading a book in the paddock while unshowered guys make noise and exhaust fumes?
Jaa1992 my car is on tour to cool SCCA majors races around the country. I was at NOLA 2 weeks ago and Vir in April. I'm on a bucket list once in a lifetime trip.
Is there anything for a wife to see around the VIR area or is it reading a book in the paddock while unshowered guys make noise and exhaust fumes?
03-25-2015, 07:42 AM
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My wife and I are staying at a B&B about 4 miles from the track when we go in May for Hyperfest, I have not stayed there yet so I can't give you reviews but it looks nice and the staff was very friendly when I made a reservation. Here's the link http://www.woodsidehouse.com/ Also I second the Oak Tree Tavern, best food in the area.