Its status as a GT-only round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship means that Virginia International Raceway doesn’t get the same attention as some of the calendar’s traditional heavy hitters. But to drivers who have sampled its 3.270 miles of narrow winding asphalt, the track commonly known as VIR is a highly respected one that rewards commitment and accuracy.
Although he has never won at VIR, stalwart factory Ferrari GT driver Toni Vilander puts it among a trio of circuits including Road Atlanta and Watkins Glen that he holds in the highest of esteem, as it demands “a lot of dedication” to nail the lap.
