DANVILLE, VA. – Fans are invited to attend the two-day stock car test at VIRginia International Raceway, May 29 and 30.

Teams test at America’s Motorsport Resort’s 2.25-mile North Course in preparation for races at Sonoma and Watkins Glen.

Teams currently planning to participate in the test include Joe Gibbs Racing, Dale Earnhardt Inc., Hendrick Motorsports, Robert Yates Racing, Bobby Ginn Racing, Hall of Fame Racing, Ray Evernham Racing, Richard Childress Racing and Petty Enterprises. Specific drivers can not be confirmed, and these teams may be joined by others as the test dates approach.

Come watch some of your favorite stock car drivers testing the Car of Tomorrow at VIR. “VIR is a great place to test,” said an engineer with Hendrick Motorsports. “It’s a gorgeous place with great facilities. We always enjoy our visits here,” he concluded.

Public admission to the spectator areas is available for $10 daily, at the track. Testing is scheduled to run between 9:00 both mornings until 5:30 in the afternoon with viewing areas open around the track.

VIR’s Plantation Valley Kart track will be open for guests to enjoy, with a special ten percent discount offered to guests wearing shirts or jackets from their favorite teams. Food and beverages will be available throughout the day.

VIRginia International Raceway’s next major event is the June 8-10 Heacock Classic Gold Cup Historic Races, where fans can see classic racing cars from as far back as the 1930s, celebrating the track’s fiftieth anniversary. Legendary driver and creator of the Cobra, Carroll Shelby has agreed to be Grand Marshal and will be reunited with the Maserati 450S he drove to a victory in the track’s first feature race. The racing is only a small part of the weekend’s planned festivities, so make arrangements now to attend. Tickets are available online at the track’s web site, www.virclub.com, by logging onto www.etix.com or by calling the track at 434.822.7700.

VIRginia International Raceway is a multi-purpose road racing facility, located just on the Dan River between Danville and South Boston, Virginia. In addition to its 3.27 mile natural-terrain road racing circuit, VIR is the cornerstone of VIR Club, America's first motorsports country club; the VIR Raceplex Industrial Park; the Plantation Valley Kart Track, a 5/8 mile paved karting circuit; The Lodge at VIR, a 27-room trackside hotel; the VIR Paddock Suites and Garages, with 18 dual-purpose hospitality/lodging units and garages; Camp Motorsport; and the Oak Tree Tavern, a full-service restaurant located within the circa-1840 Plantation Clubhouse.