FAQ's about Open Practice on Fridays at VIR

THESE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS APPLY TO FRIDAY OPEN PRACTICES ONLY.

Who is eligible to ride open practice?

Licensed racers (current license) and students only. There is no Street Rider or Sport Enthusiast Groups on Open-Practice days unless otherwise specified on the registration form.

Do I have to or can I pre-register for open practice?

Yes, pre-registration is now required for the pre-registered price. VIR is no longer in the practice hosting business and these events are now held by private businesses such as Cornerspeed.

How much is open practice?

Fees vary based on the track and day of the week (download the specifc form from our registration forms page) plus there is a gate fee which is determined by the racing organization that is present that particular week-end. If you want to know the exact amount of the gate fee, call the racing organization for the definitive answer. IF the sanctioning racing body (such as AMA. WERA or F-USA) control the practice, you'll pay whatever price they set.

What are the tech requirements?

If it's a CCS week-end, we'll have CCS tech guys working. If it's a WERA week-end, we'll have WERA tech guys working and so on. So you'd better have your stuff up to their standards. If you want to know the exact details, check your rulebook or call the racing organization for the definitive answer.

Will the track be open Thursday night for set-up or camping?

Not always. It's best to call VIR to find out which events will have the gate open on Thursday night. The number at VIR is 434-822-7700.

What about hotels near the track and directions?

VIR's website has all the information you need from hotels to maps and directions. That web address is http://www.virclub.com. The phone number at VIR is 434-822-7700.

I don't have a racing license, can I ride?

You can enroll in the Cornerspeed school and ride as a student. See Registration forms.

What's the normal schedule?

Registration opens shortly after 7am. Rider's meeting will be at 8:00am. First session rolls at 8:30am. Standard lunch break at noon unless we have delays. Sessions resume at 1pm and go til 5pm. The student mock race takes place between 5:10pm and 5:30pm.