Danville, VA (March 18, 2009) - Famed rocker Neil Young's motor coach and car collection includes a ‘series hybrid' vehicle - a 1959 Lincoln Continental convertible. Young and his team recently stopped by VIRginia International Raceway to utilize the Virginia Institute for Performance Engineering and Research's (VIPER) chassis dyno to work on the car's generator engine.

Using VIPER's instruments to fine-tune the single-rotor Wankel engine driving the generator, the stop helped to improve the car's efficiency. Dyno staff led by Victor Seaber helped the team test the generator engine and electric motor output on the chassis dynamometer at VIPER's lab in VIR's North Paddock.

Danville, VA (March 16, 2009) - WERA motorcycles racers are headed into VIRginia International Raceway for the series' second event of the new season.

Long a favorite among racers, WERA brings together some of the best racers on two wheels for an exciting weekend of races on the 2.25-mile North Course.

With VIR's policy of admitting guests aged fifteen and under free with a paid adult admission, plus the low weekend ticket prices of only $15 in advance for a two-day admission, VIR's races are a great way to entertain the entire family.

Danville, VA (March 16, 2009) - Camp Motorsport announces that they will be joining ESPN Radio and the Washington Redskins in the promotion of sports lifestyles at the ESPN Radio 950 AM/Redskins Expo on March 21^st 11:00 -5:00 at the U-Turn Sports Performance Academy in Richmond Virginia.

"We are excited about this opportunity to be part of showcasing lifestyles for sports enthusiasts" shares Camp Motorsport Director Diane Tyrrell. "This is a great tie-in to our goals in improving physical fitness & health for kids, as well as introducing kids to a sport that they can participate in for a lifetime- as drivers and fans".

Danville, VA (March 12, 2009) - Camp Motorsport announces the addition of racing go karts to its growing list of vehicles that campers drive while attending the program. "Each year we have added a different type of vehicle to the fleet. This gives the campers opportunities to experience diverse types of racing, and also keeps the program fresh and exciting for returning campers" shares Camp Director, Diane Tyrrell.

In addition to the new racing go karts, the camp features off-road rally dirt karts, and mini-cup ½ scale stock cars, which the campers drive themselves. The driving program also features a ride car experience in a full size open-wheel two-seater Indy-style car.

Danville, VA (March 3, 2009) - WERA motorcycles usher in VIRginia International Raceway's spectator race season for 2009 with their March 21-22 race schedule.

"We're looking at a really great 2009 season at VIR," said track general manager Josh Lief. "Kicking off the season with WERA's great motorcycle racing is a fine start for the year. We invite all our fans to come out and help us welcome the new race season."

Danville, VA (February 19, 2009) - Virginia International Raceway is pleased to announce that industry-leading driver training and club race coaching firm Krause & Associates will establish an on-site training facility in VIR's Virginia Motorsport Technology Park.

Danville, VA (February 18, 2009) - Virginia International Raceway is pleased to announce that Charles White Insurance Brokerage has opened an office at 1081 Ace Drive.  The 1,200 square foot office, located within VIR's Virginia Motorsport Technology Park, is in addition to its two existing locations in Williamsburg and Yorktown, Virginia.