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VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
2008
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PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE E-MAIL!! It has a ton of information in it that can answer most all of your questions without having to call me!!
***There is still plenty of space available to the VIR Viper Days Driving School and Michelin Challenge Series!***
MANDATORY FIRST EVENT EVER WITH VIPER DAYS:
If this is your first event I will need each driver to fill out the 2008 application and the 2008 Med+Stats form before coming to the event. Please click on the link below to get to the forms. Viper Days Driving School *** www.ViperDays.com *** Once I receive your forms I will email you back a confirmation. If you do not hear from me within 3 days please call me at 847-594-8477 and ask for Courtney.
2ND, 3RD, 4TH EVENT OF THE YEAR: If you are planning on attending the event PLEASE e-mail me back the answers and you are all set. You do not need to fill out anymore paperwork. Once I receive the answers I will then process your credit card. Call Courtney if you have any additional questions or comments! 847-594-8477
THURSDAY TRAILER DROP OFFS: Changed information
The track will be open for trailer drop off and set up from 5:30pm-ALL NIGHT. They have the gates manned all night since people are staying at the hotel on premises. This will be strict and we CANNOT get in earlier!
GATE HOURS: Thursday: 5:30pm-all night, Friday: 6am-9pm, Saturday: 6am-9pm, Sunday: 6am-7pm
TRACK HOURS: Friday: 8:30-5:30, Saturday: 8:30-5:30, Sunday 8:30-5:30
FRIDAY TEST & TUNE DAY: Changed information
A test and tune day is available Thru the track. You do NOT need to pre-register. Just show up on Fri am and they will take care of you! Friday am registration will be in the North Classroom beginning at 7:15 AM ( July 11). Cost will be $250 per car (credit card/cash/cheque) & we will hand out armbands & windshield stickers. Drivers meeting at 8am, street car drive arounds from 8:15-8:45 Hot track will be 9:00-5:30.
TRACK WALK AROUNDS:
You are able to walk the track on Friday night at 5:45pm. NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED IN THE TRACK WALK!
TRACK DRIVE AROUNDS:
Will take place Saturday 7:30am & Sunday 8:30am!
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FRIDAY PM:
The Friday night registration/reception party will be held at the Club House at the track, from 6-9pm. If you are not able to make it to this night please get to the track early Saturday at 6am to register.
TRACK CONFIGURATION: We will be running the FULL course ALL 3 Days! clockwise! To get a track map please click on the link below!! VIRginia International Raceway
TECH INSPECTION:
Will occur Friday from 11am-6pm; Saturday beginning at 6am
SRT/10 RULES: We currently have 7 sets of roll hoops available for the VIR event. It is FREE to use the roll hoops. Please call Courtney to Reserve!! 847-612-4335
SATURDAY PM: The Sat banquet will be at the Padoga Grill located at the track 6:00 cocktails; 6:45pm dinner. It is a buffet dinner so no food choices are needed.
TIRE ORDERS : CHANGED INFORMATION
PLEASE order your tires by Thursday JULY 3rd. For any tire needs, Please call Rick at 218-727-4806
FIRST TIME DRIVERS: Michelin Tire needs
Any drivers tires that are over 4 years old should be considering replacing them for the track. Reason being, tires deteriorate with age, they get hard without the oils in the tires and they loose their grip. We are more than willing to bring Michelin tires to the track to fill your needs but we will need to know by Thursday July 3rd so they can be ordered and delivered to the track. To order tires Please Call Rick at 218-727-4806 to talk in more detail about older tires. Or you can call Skip. 847-922-3324
TRACK SIDE SERVICE:
Archer Racing Accessories will be at the track to do any trackside service, sell & install safety equipment. Please call John at 218-727-4806 for an appointment so you don't miss a run session.
CAMPING: Changed info
Camping is allowed!! You have to move to the hookups which is located behind the false grid barn in the main paddock. $50/night with full water, electricity & a dump station. To reserve this you will call the lodge at 434-822-7700 ext 101 and they will charge you direct
ADDITIONAL HOTELS:
The TRACK HOTEL AND GARAGE SUITES & CONDOS ARE ALL SOLD OUT!! There are still rooms available at the Sleep Inn located in Danville 434-793-6090 you can also find more hotel selections by clicking this link: http://www.virclub.com/guide/danville_area.htm
Please answer the following questions and email me back the answers:
1. Do you plan on attending the VIR event? Yes Or No
2. Do you plan on attending the Friday night reception party at the Club House from 6-9pm and how many people will be attending?______
3 Are you planning on running 1 day or both days??_________
4. Saturday pm Dinner: # of dinners for the Saturday night you would like to order: _____#
5. # of kids meals _______
Looking forward to a GREAT VIR event!!!
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2008 VIPER DAYS
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[FONT="] [/FONT]TRACK INFORMATION: www.virclub.com Track address: 1245 Pine Tree Rd. Alton, VA 24520 434-822-7700 We will be running the full track for 3 days Clockwise
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[FONT="] [/FONT]FRIDAY TEST & TUNE DAY: A test and tune day is available Thru the track. Please call Kevin Massey-Shaw to sign up for the Open day. telephone 434/822-7700, ext 104 [email protected] Friday am registration will be in the North Classroom beginning at 7:15 AM ( July 11). Cost will be $250 per car (credit card/cash/cheque) & we will hand out armbands & windshield stickers. Hot track will be 8:30-5:30. Street car drive around 8-8:30 AM
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[FONT="] [/FONT]QUALIFIED DRIVERS COST: [FONT="]o[FONT="] [/FONT][/FONT]Full package: $745 for Sat & Sun. Plus an additional saving of $50 off for being a VCA member. Full package includes a Friday pm reception party, 2 hours of track time each day, Saturday pm sit down dinner, FREE water for the entire weekend, in-car Viper instruction with communication system, transponder, and a free event polo for the 1st event only. If this is your first event ever please take an additional $100 off the price plus $50 if you are a VCA member
[FONT="]o[FONT="] [/FONT][/FONT]Ala Carte package: $400 1 day, $700 2 days, Includes 2 hours of track time per day only Additional add ons: Embroidered Viper Days polo shirt $35, $25 Fri pm reception, $45 Saturday pm dinner, $25 transponder, $5 water for entire weekend. (NO VCA or first timer discount applied to the Ala Carte Package)
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[FONT="] [/FONT]PAYMENT: Viper Days accepts Visa and Master Card and American Express. Make checks payable to: Viper Days, Inc. Payment for each event is paid in full prior to the event!! Late Entry- 7 days before event will result in a $50 late fee, NO EXCEPTIONS!!
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[FONT="] [/FONT]HOTEL INFORMATION: Be sure to call one of the below places to make your room reservation and ask for the Viper Days room block. Please make the reservations early for I am sure that all of the hotels will sell out!
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Sleep Inn & Suites 434-793-60901483 South Boston Rd.
Danville, VA 24540
50 rooms reserved! Cut off date June 20th
$79.99/night for King or 2 Queen bed
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[FONT="] [/FONT]The Lodge at VIR 434-822-7700 ext 101At the track
7 rooms reserved Cut off date is July1st
$120/night
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Garage Suites & Villas 434-822-7700 ext 1011 car garage with a suite above it with 2 murphy beds, refrigerator, wet bar, bathroom and
Deck over looking hot pits. 18 garage spaces and 18 suites, $120/night for the suite only. Villas
are 3 bedroom $360/night
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[FONT="] [/FONT]TRACK SIDE SUPPORT & SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Archer Racing Accessories will be on hand to do complete trackside service including suspension, alignments, engine modifications and exhaust. He has also expanded his line to safety equipment. If there is something specific you will like, or to make and appointment please call John Archer 218-727-4806
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[FONT="] [/FONT]TIRES Archer Racing is the Exclusive provider of trackside, tire mounting and balancing, and sales. They also sell a full line of safety equipment which include, helmets, gloves, harnesses etc… Those needing Michelin, Hoosier or any tire needs please call ahead and order them so they can bring them to the track. Please call Rick at 218-727-4806 Cut off date to buy tires is Thursday July 3rd! You can also email Rick at [email protected]
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[FONT="] [/FONT]GARAGE SPACES: SOLD OUT
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[FONT="] [/FONT]TRAILER AND RIG PARKING Trailer drop off only Thursday from 5:30pm-7all night; Friday starting at 6 am
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[FONT="] [/FONT]CAMPERS & MOTORCOACHES: Camping is allowed!! You have to move to the hookups which is located behind the false grid barn in the main paddock. $50/night with full water, electricity & a dump station. To reserve this you will call the lodge at 434-822-7700 ext 101 and they will charge you direct
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[FONT="] [/FONT]FUEL: The track is selling SONOCO 93 & 100 unleaded, 110 & 112 Leaded by CREDIT CARD ONLY!!
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[FONT="] [/FONT]FRIDAY NIGHT ARRIVAL: 6PM until 9PM at the TRACK. Check in and register at the reception with hors d’oeuvres. Tech. inspection will occur all day Friday at the track or Saturday morning. Please join us for hors d’oeuvres, drinks and some Viper Tales. A Viper tech inspection tip: empty your glove box and trunk at the hotel instead of the track.
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[FONT="] [/FONT]GUEST FOOD PACKAGE: For those who do not wish to put their car on the track and/or guests, we offer a food package of the reception and a banquet for $75.00 per person. Children will be given a discount, must call Courtney for details!! Dinner only is $45
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[FONT="] [/FONT]GATE HOURS: Friday 6am-9:30pm Sat 6am-9pm, Sunday 7am-7pm
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[FONT="] [/FONT]TRACK INFO
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[FONT="] [/FONT]SATURDAY: If arriving on Saturday morning, be at the track by 6:00AM for registration and tech inspection. Drive arounds will be from 7-7:20am MANDATORY drivers meeting at 7:45. The track will go hot at 8:30. Classroom instruction begins at 8:30 AM, Sat night banquet at The TRACK and will start at 6:45 cash bar and 7:15pm dinner
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[FONT="] [/FONT]SUNDAY: Driver meeting at 8:30 the track will go hot at 8:30 with the Red Racers.MICHELIN CHALLENGE SERIES
Stock: Michelin DOT tires only, Super Stock- Michelin DOT tires only, Prepared-Michelin DOT tires only, Modified- Michelin DOT tires only, Super Modified- Michelin Street, Pilot Sport Cup Tires or Slicks Only (Requires proper safety equipment to run slicks), Unlimited- Michelin tires only, Comp Coupe Michelin Slicks or Hoosier VRL Racing tires, Neon SRT/4-Michelin DOT stock tire or the Pilot Sport Cup!!
IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR 2008
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SRT/10 must have a hardtop and/or a aftermarket roll bar. Available for FREE from Viper Days
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RT/10's must have a roll bar or hardtop.
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Helmets must be Snell 2005 You get a 1 event grace period!
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Long sleeve shirt, long pants, soft sole enclosed toe shoes required for all classes, Gloves are highly recommended
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Motorcycle Helmets are NOT allowed! You get a 1 event grace period!If you have questions or comments please contact Courtney Thomas at [email protected] or call 847-594-8477 Viper Days Driving School *** www.ViperDays.com ***
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VIRginia International Raceway - Welcome to VIRginia International Raceway for track maps, directions, hotels and other additional info about the track
