11-24-2014, 03:52 PM | #1 |
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Anyone attend a possessional race at VIR
ok so every year i try and make an out of state race for ALMS/IMSA TUDOR. this year i was thinking of going to VIR and wondered if anyone has been and if you recommend the trip from CA... the deal is i get to go out of state for a race then from the race i take the wife somewhere directly from the race.. last time i went to BALTIMORE and from there we went to NY. if we went to VIR we would most likely take a trip to Washington DC for the Smithsonian's...
so once again would you guys think VIR is a great race to attend? thank you in advance
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11-24-2014, 04:02 PM | #2 |
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VIR is an awesome place to watch a race! This year was incredible and if you're a BMWCCA member, I highly recommend you purchase car corral passes. You get some behind-the-scenes stuff that you wouldn't get anywhere else like parade laps, hot laps courtesy of the BMW Performance Center, race team meet & greet/autographs sessions, and so much more.
If you have any specific questions, let me know.
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11-24-2014, 05:14 PM | #5 |
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I'd pass on VIR
And the Smithsonian is a mess, the National Gallery of Art is the exception, and the Air & Space Museum in Va. Udvar Hazy is good. Remember DO NOT speed in Virginia |
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RDU is probably the closest international airport to VIR. If you're going to DC, fly into Dulles (the Air & Space museum is close by and a must see).
Unfortunately, because of its rural location, you'll need to drive a while to get there. Also lodging is at a premium, so get a hotel now. You can forget about staying at the track as its all booked. I stayed in Danville last year and it was decent. http://www.vir-ems.com/Getting_to_VIR_Map.pdf Quote:
If you can afford to rent a golf cart to get around the track, do it. I was able to get very good vantage points at oak tree and hog pen turns, not to mention the great view we had from our corral area of turns 3-6.
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some people commuted from the Triangle area, but makes for a long day if you stay at the track for all the races. last year we thought about renting an RV and staying in the camping area; but then you can't drive the track during the parade laps
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11-25-2014, 09:24 PM | #9 |
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VIR is in the middle of nowhere. What's wrong with he Laguna Seca Tudor race? I was there this year, will plan on camping next year.
Too bad they don't race in Baltimore anymore. I was thee back in 2012 race Last edited by Flying Ace; 11-25-2014 at 10:20 PM.. |
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11-26-2014, 09:47 AM | #10 |
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ohh i go to LAGUNA and LONG BEACH every year as well!!! i just like to attend 1 out of state as well
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11-26-2014, 11:13 AM | #12 |
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@Sebringjetta
What about The Roar Before the 24 (and of course the Rolex 24) on Jan. 24-25 or Sebring International Raceway on 03/21? There is also the Pirelli World Challenge race (might be able to get in to the paddock to see the Turner folks) that coincides with the IndyCar St. Petersburg Grand Prix on 03/27. I was thinking about going to Sebring and then heading west to St. Pete for the races a few days later. I will be there so if you or anyone else plans to attend any of these events, we can set something up! Good tracks, good weather, plenty of other things around to do! |
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i just got back from COTA.... it was a interesting experience.. its an F1 track so its HUGE!!! overall was a cool experience but dont see myself ever going back
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BMW corral: https://www.sebringraceway.com/bmw-c...tegory?path=36 |
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+1 for VIR... and go karting while you're there (if they're open during race weekend).
Also, Road Atlanta in the Fall (Oct) is nice... and it's only an hour from downtown Atlanta. |
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12-03-2014, 10:07 AM | #18 |
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sounds good tom me!!! thank you
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If you can, rent a golf cart to get around because it's nearly impossible to walk it all. Better yet, if you can get media credentials, it'll allow you to get even closer for some really great shots. Check out our latest newletter on the pics we were able to get: http://db.nccbmwcca.org/2014/2014_1112.pdf
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I actually don't know, someone else picked it up for me. probably worth a call over there
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