rmorin1249

Hoping to have my C7 in time to join the folks at VIR in August. Anyone have any info on the Corvette Corral?

z28lt1

It's available and you can by Corral tickets now on the VIR website. Based upon past events, it should include parking in the area, talks from the team, some food and some giveaways. Let me know if you have specific questions. Already bought my tickets!

rmorin1249

Thanks, I'll have to check again. I only saw the BMW Corral.

Added: Right you are. Found the site. Waiting to hear from my dealer that my order has been accepted as I wouldn't expect to be able to park anything other than a Corvette in the Corvette corral.

z28lt1

In Baltimore, they printed on the Corral ticket that a Corvette was required to park in the Corral. I don't recall that being the case at VIR, and last year there was 1 or 2 non Corvettes there. While it might be "frowned upon", not sure anyone enforces it. Worst that happens if you don't get the car in time, you park in public parking, and still join the activities in the tent. The shade alone is probably worth it.


Congratulations on the incoming car.

PS. Did you order from the almost-local-to-you forum dealer?

I'm here now getting my Corvette serviced. I can check-in for you, if so.

z28lt1

Surprisingly, received this today from VIR:
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The decision has been made to decrease the cost of the Corvette Corral packages. As a result, all customers are receiving refunds for the difference ranging from $20-$60, depending on the type of package purchased. Corral items will be shipped the week of June 8. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the VIR ticket office at 434-822-7700 ext. 117 or tickets@virnow.com. See you in August!

rmorin1249

Is the new pricing on the website?

badhabit_wb

What exactly is the Corvette Corral? How do we participate? Sorry if it's a stupid question.

rmorin1249

Pretty simple. Buy a ticket for the Corral and you get parking right up close to a large tent where you can socialize with other Corvette owners and watch the race either from the tent or on a big screen. I have only been in the BMW Corral for past races and they have food and drinks, not sure about the Corvette Corral. Go to the VIR website and you can see the ticket prices. You can buy for 1, 2 or 3 days, just the driver or the driver plus one passenger. I'm planning on attending IF I get my Corvette in time. Keeping my fingers crossed. I attended last year in the BMW corral and it was a great weekend. You can walk down right into the paddock area and see the cars close up. Lots of vendors as well.

badhabit_wb

Thanks. Sounds like fun. I'm about an hour and a half away so I'll probably try to make it up there.

rmorin1249

Does anyone know when or if there will be parade laps for the Corvettes at the race at VIR?

Has a schedule of events for the Corvette Corral been made available?

rmorin1249

Just received the Corral schedule. Parade laps on Saturday at 12:15 pm!!

bonecrrusher

Anyone have a link to the Parade lap pictures - like that they have done in the past?

z28lt1

They should be up on IMSA.com in the next day or two.

Donny Brass

they will be posted well after the Porsche pics are up