VIR in iRacing captures the essence of American road racing: fast, scenic, and endlessly rewarding to master.

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Configurations

1. Full Course (3.27 miles / 5.26 km): The standard racing layout, combining VIR’s signature fast esses, Oak Tree, and Roller Coaster.
2. Grand Course (4.1 miles / 6.6 km): The longest layout, incorporating nearly every section of the property for endurance racing.
3. North Course (2.25 miles / 3.62 km): Uses the northern half, featuring the Climbing Esses and Oak Tree.
4. South Course (1.65 miles / 2.66 km): A compact version focusing on the southern section of the track.
5. Patriot Course (1.1 miles / 1.77 km): A tight, technical loop, ideal for training and grassroots racing.

Racing Characteristics

• Full Course: Balanced between speed and technicality, best for IMSA-style events.
• Grand Course: Endurance racing at its finest, testing stamina and consistency.
• North Course: High-speed character, rewarding bravery through the Esses.
• South Course: Shorter, ideal for sprint formats and club racing.
• Patriot Course: Extremely compact and technical—perfect for training rookies.

VIR’s flexibility makes it one of the most versatile venues in iRacing, capable of hosting everything from grassroots club events to world-class endurance races.

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Track Basics

• Location: Alton, Virginia
• Opened: 1957, reborn in 2000
• Configurations: Full, Grand, North, South, Patriot
• Major Events: IMSA SportsCar Championship, SRO GT World Challenge America, Michelin Pilot Challenge, club-level SCCA racing.

Key Sections – Full Course Highlights

• Horseshoe (Turns 1–2): Heavy braking into a tight right, critical for lap time.
• Climbing Esses (Turns 7–9): One of VIR’s most famous sequences—fast, flowing, and unforgiving.
• South Bend (Turn 10): Blind downhill left that punishes overdriving.
• Oak Tree (Turn 12): Tight right-hander onto VIR’s longest straight, vital for overtakes.
• Roller Coaster & Hog Pen (Turns 14–17): A downhill sequence into the front stretch—mistakes here ruin laps.

Driving Keys

• Rhythm & bravery: The Esses require total commitment.
• Braking control: Oak Tree and the Roller Coaster are heavy braking points.
• Setup balance: Stability through fast corners must be balanced with traction off slow exits.
• Racecraft: Drafting on the backstretch creates opportunities but demands defensive driving.

VIR in iRacing is a pure driver’s circuit—technical, flowing, and one of America’s true road racing gems.

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The refreshed VIR includes all five configurations—Full, Grand, North, South, and Patriot—along with updated textures, trackside detail, and PBR graphics. The re-release retired the legacy version, ensuring members have the most accurate and immersive VIR experience to date.

What makes VIR unique in iRacing

• Multiple configurations: Five distinct layouts, from the massive Grand Course to the compact Patriot.
• Elevation & flow: A natural-terrain road course with sweeping elevation changes.
• Technical challenge: Combines high-speed straights with tight complexes.
• Endurance history: A staple in IMSA, SCCA, and sports car championships.
• Scenic environment: Known as “America’s Motorsport Resort,” VIR is as beautiful as it is demanding.

The 2022 rescan ensures VIR remains one of iRacing’s most versatile and challenging U.S. road courses.

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