VIR Open House
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Raleigh NC
VIR Open House
If you've never had the change to drive VIR & you live nearby, come & drive the track during their open house. Friday March 30th
http://virnow.com/2012/03/12/vir-open-house-2012/
Convertibles are allowed, no roll bars required. There is a pace car, and no passing, but it's still a butt-load of fun. $25/session, which lasts about 15-20 minutes. They've done this twice a year for awhile & I've gone every time, well worth the money. A good cause, too.
http://virnow.com/2012/03/12/vir-open-house-2012/
Convertibles are allowed, no roll bars required. There is a pace car, and no passing, but it's still a butt-load of fun. $25/session, which lasts about 15-20 minutes. They've done this twice a year for awhile & I've gone every time, well worth the money. A good cause, too.
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Hillsborough NC
NC Events Coordinator
I just got back. It was good fun on the track, but I was disappointed that I got there at 9:00 and could get in only two sessions.
I think VIR needs to rethink the way they do this. The process at the gate was interminably long. They need to figure out a way to preregister people so they can show their ticket and drive right in. I understand traffic was backed up all the way out the gate to the town of Milton.
More sessions means more money for the charity. It's a win-win for everyone.
Note to NASA: You need to set up a booth at these events to promote HPDE and racing. I think you could've signed up dozens of people.
I think VIR needs to rethink the way they do this. The process at the gate was interminably long. They need to figure out a way to preregister people so they can show their ticket and drive right in. I understand traffic was backed up all the way out the gate to the town of Milton.
More sessions means more money for the charity. It's a win-win for everyone.
Note to NASA: You need to set up a booth at these events to promote HPDE and racing. I think you could've signed up dozens of people.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Understood
and there is a Preregistration so you can drive through the gate. its called VIR Club membership
Other wise One must sign the Track / VIRClub release from liability waver form.
no signature, no entry
and there is a Preregistration so you can drive through the gate. its called VIR Club membership
Other wise One must sign the Track / VIRClub release from liability waver form.
no signature, no entry
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 22,727
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From: Hillsborough NC
NC Events Coordinator
Couldn't they set up preregistration so that you can go to the grid and sign there?
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 43,084
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
This is standard for every race track.
For our event , the participants sign our Release at registration at the hotel. Then the track release at the gate.
Get a wrist band then go to go for the next two days.
