Southside Virginia is well known in the Mid-Atlantic region as “Motorsports Alley”. Companies who establish a presence here have the added advantage of operating in close proximity to other race support and automotive businesses.

In 2006 we opened the new Virginia Motorsport Technology Park, which houses VIPER (Virginia Institute for Performance Engineering and Research), a national center for ground vehicle performance research and engineering; JOUSTER (Joint Unmanned Systems Testing Engineering and Research), an innovative center for research solutions meeting the needs of military, security and commercial unmanned systems (robots) for ground-, air- and water-based applications; a museum dedicated to the Healey marque; plus a 10,000-sq.ft. divisible spec building.

Come to VIR To Test

VIR has gained a reputation as one of the best test facilities on the East Coast.  VIR hosts a very wide range of testing, including the major manufacturers and media, NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide series teams, Grand-Am Rolex teams, a wide range of formula cars, motorcycles, ALMS teams, vintage car prep shops, etc.  They all test at VIR!   Weekdays fill up very quickly, so make your reservations well in advance.  For more information about testing at VIR, contact Kevin Massey-Shaw at 434-822-7700 x 104 or kshaw@virclub.com.

An Ideal Business Location:

VIR’s RacePlex™ Motorsports Industrial Park gives its tenants a unique opportunity to develop products from a trackside location with optimum vehicle testing capabilities including four distinct road courses, a 5/8-mile karting course, and a variety of off-road courses and terrain. Shop size ranges from 2,500 to 20,000 square feet.

The Company You Keep

VMTP tenant VIPER (Virginia Institute of Performance Engineering and Research) boasts a custom designed 8-post test rig; representing the next generation of suspension testing equipment, and independent third-party researchers, who provide insightful feedback while maintaining strict confidentiality.

The VMTP is also home to JOUSTER, Synergy Racing and SascoSports.  You can find out more about the RacePlex & VMTP tenants here .

A Sound Decision

The decision to locate your business at the RacePlex & VMTP is a sound one. Our region offers a fantastic Quality of Life, coupled with an exceptional economic climate and a central east cost location:

The incentives for locating a business in Virginia's Motorsports Alley are many - some come down to dollars and cents. Notably, in August 2006 Virginia ranked first among the 50 states in a ranking by Forbes.com of the "Best States for Business". In March 2007 Virginia was designated as America's most business-friendly state in the annual independent evaluation of state and federal economic development policies by top U.S corporate relocation firm, Pollina Corporate Real Estate, Inc. These independent rankings validate the beneficial climate that awaits your business in Virginia. Significant financial investments by the Commonwealth of Virginia mean that funds are available for the right project.
-Virgina's Motorsports Alley Web Site:  www.motorsportsalley.com

The truth is that there just isn't a better location for your Motorsports Business. 

For more infomation on the RacePlex, VMTP and the opportunities that await you, please contact us .