Danville, Va. (Feb. 12) – Drifting is the hottest new form of motorsport for young enthusiasts, and VIRginia International Raceway will be offering back-to-back weekends of smoky, sideways excitement for fans on VIR’s 1.1-mile Patriot Course in February.

On Saturday, February 17, the Drift Fury organization will hold a NOPI Qualifier event. The event is open to both experienced and non-experienced drivers, and drivers will be able to qualify for future NOPI drift events. The day will feature a Tandem Battle, open to the top eight cars in qualifying, where pairs of cars take to the course to compete against each other. The winner will take home a $500 cash prize, with $300 for second place and $100 for third.

Danville, Va. (Feb. 8) – VIRginia International Raceway is pleased to announce that Piloti Driving Shoes has been named the Official Footwear of VIR. Piloti is a California-based company that produces high-tech footwear specifically designed for the enthusiast or professional driver.

Athletic footwear designer Kevin A. Beard founded Piloti in 1999 to pursue something he always wanted to do: Create a line of authentic driving shoes that would not only be innovative in how they perform in racing conditions, but also stylish and comfortable enough for the street. Using his background in biomechanics and design, he created a line of shoes using Piloti’s exclusive, patented Roll Control™ heel technology, Nomex® fire-resistant lining, reinforced heel-&-toe areas, tough double-row stitching, and an outer sole reminiscent of the racing tread pattern used in the ‘50s.

Danville, Va. (Feb. 8) – VIRginia International Raceway is pleased to announce the construction of The Villas at South Bend, a 60-unit trackside residential development. A total of 10 buildings is planned, each containing six units. The Villas will be located on the south end of the historic 3.27-mile VIR circuit, from the signature Oak Tree Corner north toward the drive-over bridge.

Clearing for Building Nos. 1 and 2 by Oak Tree Corner is underway, with completion projected for summer 2007. Additional buildings will be constructed as they sell. Once four Villas in the next consecutive building are reserved, the commitment for construction will be made.

Danville, VA (January 30) – VIRginia International Raceway is pleased to announce the arrival of Camp Motorsport to the 1400-acre Southern Virginia facility in the summer of 2007. For young people aged 10-16 who are racing enthusiasts, Camp Motorsport will be a dream come true, combining the thrill and excitement of racing with a summer-camp setting to provide the most unique and enjoyable experience available.