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Old 02-13-2010, 02:59 PM
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Default Looking for an arrive and drive event at VIR......

before the CR in June......

I just want to familiarize myself with the track, but I don't want to tow from Boston twice......

One or two day event is fine, the marques of the track car doesn't matter.......

Any helpful info. is appreciated.....
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First Settlers region DE the week before Memorial Day?
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https://www.trackdaze.com/

Track Daze is running an event March 1 - 2. They run a professional, safe event.
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Guys thanks for the info. on the track days so far.

More importantly I would need a company that would rent me a track car...... so I can just fly in, do the event in the rental and leave........
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looks like Skip Barber has MX-5 Cup lapping there in late April
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How about an SCCA race?

http://jaymotorsports.com/

Rent a Spec Racer Ford.

Jay, the owner is one of the top SRF guys and would work with you after each session and get you to know the track. They are also going to be at the test day the Friday before the first regional in March where you'd be able to get lots of seat time.

My car would be available for the race as well.


If you want a Spec Miata

http://www.longroadracing.com/

You could then pay a little extra and get Tom Long to coach you. Few know VIR better than he does.
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Originally Posted by Circuit Motorsports
How about an SCCA race?

http://jaymotorsports.com/

Rent a Spec Racer Ford.

Jay, the owner is one of the top SRF guys and would work with you after each session and get you to know the track. They are also going to be at the test day the Friday before the first regional in March where you'd be able to get lots of seat time.

My car would be available for the race as well.


If you want a Spec Miata

http://www.longroadracing.com/

You could then pay a little extra and get Tom Long to coach you. Few know VIR better than he does.
SCCA race in a SFR.... on track I never been to........come on Joe, you give me too much credit......

I will check out Tom Long and possibly the Skip Barber lapping program.....

Thanks guys....
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Don't discount tracks you've never been to, to race in a car you've never previously driven. Shows what you're made of!
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These guys rent cars at VIR: http://www.rent-a-racecar.net/

contact@rent-a-racecar.net
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Default Tom Long at VIR

Tom Long rented/supported three cars at our October, 2009 event. The cars were well turned out and ran flawlessly over the course of the two days.
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these guys rent alot of cars (BMW e30s for ITS and SpecE30). they have 5 cars i believe; all of them are well prepped and fast (i've driven three of the 5). they'll be going to VIR at least twice before your June event. ask for Andrew or Jonny, and tell them that you are prepping for a raceweekend. their rates are very reasonable, too.

http://www.drive-gear.com/

good luck and have fun! VIR Full is one of my favorite tracks (after Watkins Glen).

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Isn't Ariel Atom located adjacent to the track? That would make a fun track day car...wonder if they'd rent one?
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Paolo, haul your car down, have it and the tow rig stored and fly home. Then fly down for the race and tow it home.
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Paolo if you learn in a rear engine over steering beast like a 911 the rest is easy. Or so they say.
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Originally Posted by p-cardriver
Isn't Ariel Atom located adjacent to the track? That would make a fun track day car...wonder if they'd rent one?
The rental fleet is currently being sold off and will be rebuilt using the newer 3 chassis and Honda motors so none available for rental right now.


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